Welcome to Tough to Treat: A Physiotherapists’ Guide to Managing Those Complex Patients, with your hosts Erica Meloe and Susan Clinton, who discuss how they successfully treated patients that others could not. Via case history discussion, they share their physical therapy expertise from treating long standing pelvic pain to persistent neck pain. They present a holistic and integrative view on assessing and treating chronic pain. Unique movement strategies and specific patient exercise prescr ...
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From the best surgery to natural therapies, This EndoLife Podcast empowers you to live and thrive with endometriosis and its co-conditions through a holistic, functional medicine approach. I’m covering all the topics that often aren’t discussed in the doctor’s office, whether that’s how to eat well for endometriosis, how to treat the endo belly or just what exactly is SIBO? Come join myself (and my guests!) as we dive into anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, hormones, pain science, ment ...
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Capital Download with Susan Page is a weekly political audio series, hosting the nation's biggest political newsmakers to discuss the most important national issues of the day.
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On this podcast, we interview voice and bodywork professionals to provide helpful information for overall health and optimal function of the voice. We interview SLPs, Otolaryngologists, Manual Therapists, Body Oriented Psychotherapists, Health Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Broadway Performers, Opera singers, Singer/Songwriters, Voice Teachers, Composers, Company Managers, Sports Broadcasters, and more. It is our mission to educate the professional voice user and provide knowledgable, creativ ...
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Stickers on the Mic is a business podcast shares knowledge around marketing and growth, so that other small businesses can learn how to evolve and how to achieve their goals. We sit down with StickerGiant customers to hear their founder's stories and discuss how they've grown their businesses.
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REPLAY: How to Manage Early Menopause, Medically Induced Menopause and Natural Menopause with Endometriosis, with Susan Clinton
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Today is a special episode, because my mentor, the woman who coached me through my coaching training, Susan Clinton, is joining us! Susan Clinton is a board certified women’s health physical therapist, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach - to name just a few of her hats! She…
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REPLAY: Endo Belly? A Plea to Get Tested for Coeliac Disease - and Six Surprising Symptoms
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Today on the show I am talking about one of the possible root causes of your endo belly – coeliac disease. Now, before you turn this podcast off because you think you don’t react to gluten, I am literally begging you to listen. I have noticed a trend in my clients to dismiss coeliac disease as a possibility, because they don’t have immediate reacti…
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There are many ways to approach pelvic pain and symptoms of urinary urge incontinence, but did you know that how the MSK system moves can affect these symptoms as well? On this podcast, we dive into the movement system, past/present autoimmune history, and post-partum process while changing this client's symptoms as well as her urinary incontinence…
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REPLAY: Strategies to Alleviate Premenstrual Endo Bloating Before Your Period
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This week I want to give you some tools to actually alleviate that bloating, now you know why it’s happening. I’m going to give you two types of tools, one set to deal with in the moment of bloating and another set for which are long-term strategies to help you to address the root cause. So, let’s start with the tools you can use in the moment. Man…
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In this episode, Erica explores new and novel ways to evaluate and treat the knee. She discusses different approaches aimed at providing a more accurate assessment of the knee. Join her as she emphasizes the importance of training your vision. What does "optimal" movement look like for that particular patient? Does what you see match what you feel?…
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REPLAY: How Are Interstitial Cystitis, Endometriosis and SIBO Connected and How Can They be Treated Together?
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You may remember back in late August I was promoting an event I was speaking at; the wonderful IC Retreat, a virtual 3 day event hosted by Joana Bartlett - all about empowering IC patients with tools, knowledge and support. My presentation was a deep dive into the connection between interstitial cystitis, endometriosis and SIBO and how to manage th…
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Addressing the Gaps in a Patient's Exercise Program
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This episode zeroes in on a scenario many physical therapists face: patients diligently following their exercise routines but not seeing the expected progress or recovery. We discuss thorax, foot, and knee drivers as examples and why there can be holes in someone's program even after they've been doing advanced exercises. Being able to identify the…
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What is the difference between food allergies and food sensitivities? Join Susan as she discusses the importance of following the science and taking the guess work out of the food allergy vs. sensitivity issue and why this is important for systemic inflammation. A glance at this episode: [3:19] Dietary elimination for gut health and food intoleranc…
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REPLAY: Four At-Home Ways to Boost Your Migrating Motor Complex If You Have Endo Belly or SIBO
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We are taking a short season break, so in the meantime, I’m revisiting some old episodes that have been asked about or requested over on Instagram. Enjoy and see you soon with some new episodes! The migrating motor complex is a wave like emotion that occurs in the small intestine, not large, between meals and overnight. This wave motion clears out …
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Back Pain/Leg Pain - Making the Right Call For Our Clients
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This episode presents what should be a straightforward case of a significant nerve root irritation. Unfortunately for this client, her situation was not addressed adequately and has left her in a lot of pain for over 3 months. Join us as Susan presents this client case, what went wrong, and the assessment and intervention with a rich discussion of …
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In today's episode I have a conversation with Clinton Sherwood. Clinton is a multi-disciplinary performer and educator living in New York City with his husband and miniature poodle. Clinton’s decade-long career in musical theatre spans from performing on broadway and national tours to becoming an accomplished music director and choreographer, creat…
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How to Optimise Digestion for Less Endo Belly
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Today we’re doing another clip from my course, Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 as I am still getting over covid and what has turned out to be several of the most stressful days I’ve ever experienced (more on that another time). During the past couple of days, I’ve not had access to the internet and so I wasn’t able to share that the course doors were…
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Clinical Pearls For Effective Exercise Progression
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In this episode, Erica speaks about prescribing specific exercises based on the difficulty level relative to the region of the body driving the patient's symptoms. NOT the pain generator. NOT the area of symptoms. If someone has knee pain, and their driver is their foot, then the exercise program is geared towards the foot, NOT the knee. SLR's and …
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Today I have an exciting episode for you! I’m still full of covid or flu, on top of preparing for my course Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 which begins on Monday, and packing to take our rescue kitten back to the UK - today! So, there’s a lot going on - no wonder I got sick! So, instead of doing a replay episode, I thought I’d give you a peak into w…
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In this episode, we discuss the case of a very active woman grappling with SI (sacroiliac) joint pain. These symptoms manifest while walking and with hip external rotation. Furthermore, the episode unravels the complexities surrounding assessments, especially when individuals seek consultation for a single visit. We also delve into why and when usi…
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Alien Partljic: Exploring Hypermobility and Its Impact on the Voice
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In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Alien Partljič, a certified Modern Vocal Training coach and regional mentor for the Balkan area. Alien brings a unique perspective to the table as he delves into the intriguing topic of hypermobility and its profound effects on the voice. Drawing from his extensive experience and training…
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Stuck With Endo? Here’s Your Roadmap
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So today, as you’ll be able to hear in this intro, I am pretty damn sick, so I cannot record a full episode for you. Instead, I am sharing my recent free masterclass, Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing. For this masterclass, you’re going to need to get comfy and grab a note book and a pen because we’re literally going to be designing your endo man…
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Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention of GI Dysfunction
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In this short episode, Susan presents a good algorithm for the examination and interventions in clients with GI dysfunction. Follow along as she discusses different nuances and considerations in the presence of pelvic and abdominal aspects of GI dysfunction. A glance at this episode: [0:01] Interventions for GI dysfunction and abdominal pain [2:03]…
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Okay so today I am taking my IG Live series to the podcast, because for the life of me, I cannot get my IG Lives to not have that strange ticking/buzzing sound in the background! So, I thought it would be better to answer the questions I’ve had submitted here. Today I am answering “What is the number one thing to manage endometriosis?” Read more. I…
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This episode presents a client with a seemingly straightforward diagnosis in pelvic health of overactive bladder (OAB). The history and physical presentation tell a different story. Join Susan and Erica as they explore why often a regional approach will not help the client progress to their highest levels of function without symptoms. We discuss th…
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FREE Masterclass: Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your symptoms, all the info on endo or you’re just stuck not knowing where to start, and you want clear, actionable and effective steps to guide your endo journey, I invite you to my free signature masterclass... Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing Masterclass (It's back and it’s new and improved!) In this two-hour …
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Endo Q&A: How to Manage Endo Fatigue and Brain Fog
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As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month I’m answering your questions over on IG live and I get a really good response when I share these on the podcast last as well! So, that’s what this week’s episode is. Just a heads up, I’m not sure why but the IG Live recording has a weird buzzing, ticking sound, which we’ve tried to remove, but you may still …
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Susan Eichhorn Young: Peri thru Post Menopause
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I am beyond excited to bring you a captivating conversation with the incredible Susan, a renowned voice teacher and consultant based in the heart of NYC, extending her expertise worldwide through online platforms. In this episode, Susan shares her wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working with opera singers, musical theatre performers,…
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Exploring Open Chain vs Closed Chain Exercise in Upper Extremity Dysfunction
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In the episode, Erica explores the strategic use of open and closed-chain exercises for upper extremity dysfunction. She discusses the distinct benefits and applications of each type of movement, shedding light on how these exercises can be tailored to meet specific needs to enhance performance. She uses an example of a tennis player who suffered f…
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Endo Q&A: Birth Control, Period Flu, Hysterectomies and Painful Sex
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As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month I’m answering your questions over on IG live and I get a really good response when I share these on the podcast last as well! So, that’s what this week’s episode is. Just a heads up, I’m not sure why but the IG Live recording has a weird buzzing, ticking sound, which we’ve tried to remove, but you may still …
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The Push Up: 2 Individuals, 2 Different Drivers and 2 Distinct Treatments
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In our latest episode, we explore the fascinating stories of two individuals navigating the challenges of mastering the push-up despite their unique injury history. Both individuals had different pain experiences with this movement. Remember-What set them up? What kept them there? We explore why the push-up experience varied greatly between these 2…
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In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague Erika Young. Erika is a movement specialist and postpartum personal trainer with expertise in the pelvic floor, breath mechanics and posture. Erika’s work has helped many performers resolve muscle tension dysphonia, avoid vocal surgery, improve breath support and optimize the body to improve …
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High and Low Oestrogen Levels and How to Test Correctly
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This week we’re staying on our theme of hormone testing and we’re looking at oestrogen. There are a number of signs to look out for with oestrogen dominance or excess, and they pretty much all fall under the PMS umbrella, but here are a few tale-tell signs that I often see with clients. If you’ve noticed symptoms of hormonal imbalances but you’d li…
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Outcome Measures and Pain in GI Dysfunction
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This episode is a short compilation of an algorithm in looking at basic outcome measures and pain in GI Dysfunction. Susan explores the basics of the history which can give great insight into the addition of more sophisticated outcome measures and pain exploration. Start with the basics and then expand! A glance at this episode: [0:01] Evaluating a…
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(Trigger warning: This episode discusses infertility) Okay so this week we’re moving onto hormones and how to test for them. Today, we’re beginning with one that I see a lot of my clients having problems with and that’s low progesterone. I did a progesterone 101 a year or two ago which covered everything from what progesterone is, to what it does i…
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Join us in episode #200 where Susan and Erica explore the potentiality of the balance system as a primary or secondary driver. With a client's history of injury or illness, there is an event that sets up their system for adaptation. Oftentimes, in regional-specific rehab, the balance system is not considered as a driver. What keeps the client in th…
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Eloise Stager CST-D: The Rare and Most Common Types of EDS, Focusing on the Most Common- Hypermobility
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Dive into a profound exploration of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on The Visceral Voice Podcast with your host Christine Schneider. In this episode, Christine sits down with Eloise Strager, a Licensed Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist in western CT specializing in working with people with hypermobility conditions such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndr…
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Today we’re continuing our theme of nutrient deficiencies that can disguise themselves as endo related problems. And today, we’re talking about B9, otherwise known as folate. Read more. Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast! Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to w…
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The Body's Story: Finding Out Why You Hurt Through Your Story and Movement Patterns
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In this episode, we explore the profound connections between personal narratives and the origins of someone's injury. Join Erica as she delves into the stories of individuals who've experienced persistent injuries, and learn how to find clues in their narrative to help you prioritize the movement assessment and eventually find their driver(s). You …
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A week or two ago and I did an episode about low vitamin D levels and the symptoms that can disguise themselves as endo symptoms or endo related issues, and today, I want to talk about low B12 and how it can affect our population. So, let’s get straight to it and look at common B12 symptoms and how we may mistake them for endo problems… Read more. …
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REPLAY: What is The Menstrual Cycle and How to Know If Yours is Healthy
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Today’s episode is a replay as I have been in and out of hospital all week undergoing testing for coeliac disease and chronic appendicitis. As you can imagine, these appointments have eaten into both my time and energy, so I am resharing an old episode today! One that I think provides you with a great foundations for the rest of the year. Today I a…
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