In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Jana Pittman.  Jana is a two times world champion and four times Commonwealth champion in the sport of athletics,

When continual injuries hampered her athletic career which were likely related to her first birth experience she swapped the track for the ice, joining the Australian women's bobsled team and becoming the first woman to represent Australia in both a Summer (2000, 2004) and Winter (2014) Olympic Games.

Off the track, Jana completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Masters of Reproductive Medicine and is  completing her PhD in Obstetrics.  Jana is the proud mum of her six children and also recently published her second book ‘Enough’

In 2021, Jana was a participant in the gruelling television show SAS Australia on Channel 7. She made it to the last day of the course and was the final female standing among the 18 celebrity recruits, despite having given birth only five and a half months previously.

Jen and Jana cover a lot in this episode from what it was like to be an elite athlete, give birth and return to elite competition and her passion for women’s health, bridging the gaps between industries and ensuring every woman is fully informed and empowered in their body and choices.

Key topics include:

• Balancing a Busy Life and a Big Family
• Embracing Self-Worth and Personal Growth
• Addressing Pelvic Floor Issues
• Managing Fear and Overcoming Challenges
• The Need for Better Education and Support for Women
• The Impact of SAS Australia on Jana's Postpartum Health
• Jana's Journey: From Elite Athlete to Women's Health Advocate
• The Importance of Collaboration in Women's Health
• Empowering Women Through Education and Information
• Improving Maternal Health Outcomes Through Comprehensive Care

To connect with Jana further you can find her here on Instagram and to check out her latest book 'Enough' go here 

 

If you are listening to this episode in real time applications to become a MumSafe Trainer open at 8am on the 4th September so if you are a trainer and want to become known as the GOLD standard now is the time to ACT!  Apply at www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

To connect with Anuschka further you can find her here on Instagram and via her profile on the MumSafe webiste here