Surabhi Veitch and Joanne Ukposidolo have a dynamic conversation on how to become a better and more successful pelvic floor physiotherapist, while respecting shared decision making, cultural humility and embracing your own identity.

We discuss:

—Creating a space where you and your Type A clients can release the pressure and stress of the day

—The role of the physiotherapist in creating an environment where clients want to participate in their rehab

—Empowering clients as the custodian of their own care

—Getting better at understanding client’s goals, identity and culture in order to better treat them

—The importance of hearing people out and validating their concerns as a pelvic health physiotherapist

—Cultural competence vs cultural humility

—Understanding body shame and body confidence as a woman treading across multiple cultures

—The hypervisibility and hyperinvisibility of being a visible minority (terms by Stephanie Lurch)

—Embracing your culture, identity and parts that “stand out”

—The importance of knowing yourself and respecting your own boundaries - “once you understand why something is important to you, nothing can touch you at that point”

—The importance of critical thinking as a healthcare professional

—Understanding how race and technology/AI can impact pain management and birth outcomes

—Why it is crucial for healthcare professionals to take care of themselves in order to provide better client care

✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.

Connect with Joanne: Instagram @yourphysio_jo

Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca