Thanks for being with me for 85 episodes! I hope this one will inspire you to see your challenges in a new way, and to document evidence of your growth every day. You've got this... There's so much beauty on the other side. Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www…

I had so much fun interviewing my husband, Chris, for this episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. We hope this will be helpful for anyone in a relationship, particularly for those who are navigating pelvic health challenges. We love you! YouTube videos that Chris appears in: 20-Minute Stress Relief Stretches for Hips and Pelvic Floor …

The Vagina Rehab Doctor (Dr. Janelle Howell, PT, DPT) is a Pelvic Physical Therapist and Board Certified Women's Health Specialist. She is a leader in all things vaginal happiness, and is creating a global culture of radical vaginal health education and radical self love! In this interview, Dr. Janelle and I discuss foods that support vaginal healt…

Watch the video version of this episode! https://youtu.be/0sQEAxhqLMU Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain …

In this episode, I talk about why it's NOT selfish if you need alone time, and how to find it (even in the busiest lives). For me, I need space to hear my own thoughts, to organize my life, to know what I want/need, and to know the next steps. I've found TRUTH in the adage that when you look after yourself first, you — and everyone around you — wil…

My mission is love + helping people live a vibrant life, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or cultural identity. If you’re a human, you have a pelvic floor…. and you have the potential for pelvic floor challenges. In this candid conversation with Nicole Guappone, we address language and terminology around gender identity. This ch…

Investing in yourself -- whether personal/spiritual development, professional development, or your health -- is essential, and will pay HUGE dividends. In this episode, I'll tell you why, and show you how you can invest in yourself (even for free). Links and resources: All of my YouTube playlists, all in one place - bit.ly/FemPlaylists How to lift …

Please, my loves... stop blaming yourself. You might also like Ep 74: Rewriting Old Stories to Reduce Prolapse and Bladder Leakage Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program …

Second pregnancy after prolapse: YES! It's possible! If you want to expand your family, Meghan's story will inspire you. Even if pregnancy is not in your future, tune in -- Meghan shares the mindset shifts that helped her the most on her prolapse recovery journey. Find Meghan Blair on Instagram @wellness.and.wildflowers Find me on Instagram @vibran…

7 ways to fix your pelvic floor: Unclench your belly and butt, and release your sitting bones apart Give yourself permission to relax… let fitness be easier and feel good and move more (“I was always push until you die, now I’m breathe until you feel” from FemSquad member) …hips up time… Learn how to lift correctly Breathe better Prioritize your po…

An essential message for ALL of my listeners: learn the basics, and then get out of your head and into your body. How to stop overthinking your pelvic health... You've got this, and I've got you! Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelviche…

This interview with Sharon Oakley is pure gold. She shares her story of postpartum bladder leakage (and ultimately, prolapse), and how this led her to feeling like her vagina was "broken." Sharon was able to identify old stories and limiting beliefs that were holding her back, and rewrote them in a way that propelled her forward to health. With too…

Megan fixed her prolapse, lost 120 pounds, and got back to the exercises she loves WITHOUT FEAR! Videos and resources Megan used to help her recovery process: Lift (get the first week for free!): https://bit.ly/liftforfree Plank progressions: https://youtu.be/_DWsjXGkJbI Low-impact cardio playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDputRBPsHF…

I'm so thrilled to have Scarlett on the show today, one of the founding members of my Transcend program. Scarlett's prolapse is now 90% resolved and in this interview she shares: her daily energy practice (and how she fits it into her busy life), how she was able to get to the root of her pelvic tension issues (and recognize and release these root-…

You might want to listen to this one twice! Beth Basham and I discuss why the most important tool for health and healing isn't your diet or exercise plan, but it's what's going in between your ears... In your BRAIN. Your conscious mind, AND your subconscious mind! Beth shares her own personal journey with food/diet and body image, and we make conne…

I hope you'll try a "this now moment" walk for yourself... It's a GORGEOUS practice! Links and resources: Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vib…

Thanks for listening! I'll see you after a short break! Additional links and resources: The two episodes mentioned in this show include "Ep 51: Loving your Meridians for Prolapse and Bladder Health w/ Dr. Jannine Krause," and "Ep 64: Even more about me." Scroll through my episode archives to listen! Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting …

Links and resources: Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free…

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness month, and I'm continuing our pain series with Elizabath Makous, AKA "The Pelvic Whisperer." Even if you don't have pain, if you appreciate creativity, bio-individuality, and getting to the ROOT of an issue, then you're going to love this interview. Elizabeth shares: How to find a great physical therapist The importance…

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, and we're kicking things off with Physiotherapist Maeve Whelan, MSc, MISCP, founder of Milltown Physiotherapy in Dublin, Ireland. With 30 years of experience, Maeve has a real passion for (and expertise in treating) pelvic pain. This conversation is IDEAL for any woman with pelvic pain, and/or any physical therap…

If you know me, you know that I love hip circles... And so this interview with Jennifer Sobel was a real treat! Jennifer has been a professional belly dance instructor and performer for 16+ years, and she now educates and empowers women that they don’t need to just accept a weak pelvic floor, bladder leakage or anything less than feeling in love wi…

This is a follow-up to "Ep 60: Get to know me!!! Plus... You are SO MUCH MORE than your pelvic floor." Enjoy, and I'd love to hear what YOU didn't learn in school (but you wish you had) about the pelvic floor. Let me know on my socials, or share your thoughts in a review of the show! Additional links and resources: Learn more about Transcend (and j…

Better sleep improves your life! As Karen Shopoff Rooff states, "Take your sleep seriously. If you think it's going to happen when you're dead, that's going to happen sooner than you want it to." In this fun conversation FULL of actionable advice, you will learn: Human beings are animals... why we shouldn't forget that! The two main types of sleep …

Dr. Jennifer Roelands (Dr. Jen) is an OB GYN and Health Coach with a specialty in hormone health. Unlike most doctors, she doesn't prescribe pills, but instead focuses on nutrition and lifestyle shifts to balance your hormones naturally! Today, we're talking about ALL THINGS women's health and hormones, with a special emphasis on cycle syncing (lea…

We're wrapping up Endometriosis Awareness month, but as physical therapist and health coach Naja Chikazunga-Martin and I discuss, endometriosis doesn't end when March is over! It's an issue women deal with YEAR-ROUND. If you suffer from endo (or know someone who does), tune into this awesome conversation. It's not just for women with endo, but for …

Get to know me (BEYOND the pelvic floor)! This was SUCH a fun episode for me to record. I hope you'll enjoy this rapid-fire Q&A that will give you some insight into my "real life," and (hopefully) will help inspire you to remember all the special little details *about yourself* that you might have temporarily forgotten if you've been wrapped up in …

If you're looking for a non-surgical option to manage your prolapse, then a pessary might be just for you. Don't miss this rapid-fire Q&A with physiotherapist Michelle Lyons! We discuss: Importance of getting fitted and exploring different options/sizes Are they really a long-term solution? Can they be used indefinitely? Can they be used just durin…

If you or someone you love has surgery in your future, take notes during this info-packed "part two" follow-up (note: listen to Episode 57 for part one)! Kim Vopni, AKA "Vagina Coach," shares more about her recent surgery for rectocele repair. Kim reveals: The importance of minimizing inflammation and self-care + mindset both before and after surge…

In this powerful episode, you will be invited into a VERY PERSONAL STORY about the long road to rectocele recovery, and why Kim Vopni (AKA "Vagina Coach") ultimately made the decision to undergo surgery for rectocele repair. Kim reveals: Why she had surgery booked twice and didn't go through with it... Turns out, the third time was a charm! The int…

STORIES are how we connect. Sharing our own, personal stories (and listening to stories of others who've "been there") is how we heal. In this fantastic interview with Filippa Odevall, you'll learn about her prolapse journey and the path she has taken toward natural healing, and how it empowered her to — ultimately — help women all over the world. …

Truth: the WHOLE BODY is connected, and scar tissue you developed years ago may impact your movement today! In this episode with UK-based osteopath Daniel Baines, you'll learn about movement patterns that can unconsciously occur after injury, trauma, or scarring. Dan sees people falling into two patterns: opening and moving away from the injury/sca…

In this "Part Two" interview with Kristin Chronister (@theintuitivesinger on Instagram), you'll learn EVEN MORE about the vocal cord - pelvic floor connection, and voice exercises that can help activate and relax your pelvic floor muscles. This episode focuses on posture, massage, and "voice yoga." You'll learn additional details about the breath a…

In this fascinating interview with Kristin Chronister (@theintuitivesinger on Instagram), you'll learn about the vocal cord - pelvic floor connection, and voice exercises that can help activate and relax your pelvic floor muscles. We discuss what Kristin means by "the color of your voice," how FINDING (and using) your voice is important for overall…

What fun! 52 is my favorite number... and this show, in which I introduce my brand new "course baby" into the world, happens to be episode 52! There are no accidents. 😉 THANK YOU to my Instagram family for asking such amazing questions for this rapid-fire Q&A! Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvic…

As stress and pressure in my work life has increased, guess what... some of my pelvic health symptoms have worsened! Specifically, urinary urgency and frequency, as well as feelings of heaviness in my pelvis. Yep! I'm outing myself. Pelvic health is for LIFE, and it's a constant work in progress... even for the experts. As a pelvic health expert in…

Every day I elevate. 🌟 There is no failure. Everything is an opportunity for elevation if you change your interpretation of the word “failure.” Rather than failure, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start. Thanks for joining me for these 5 beautiful days of affirmations! Additional Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https…

Welcome to DAY FOUR of my 5-day affirmation challenge! This is an encore presentation originally seen on Facebook/Instagram Live to kick off the new year. Additional Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolap…

Welcome to DAY THREE of my 5-day affirmation challenge! This is an encore presentation originally seen on Facebook/Instagram Live to kick off the new year. Additional Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prola…

Welcome to DAY TWO of my 5-day affirmation challenge! This is an encore presentation originally seen on Facebook/Instagram Live to kick off the new year. Additional Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolaps…

Welcome to DAY ONE of my 5-day affirmation challenge! This is an encore presentation originally seen on Facebook/Instagram Live to kick off the new year. Additional Links: Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolaps…

In this mind-blowing interview with Anna Crowle, you'll develop a deeper understanding of prolapse and a new way to describe it (as a pelvic organ shift or pull, rather than a "drop" or "fall"). I encourage you to LISTEN to our interview, and then watch the video version to learn even more! Want EVEN MORE guidance? Check out our "Part Two" training…

Grab a journal and a pen, and pause the recording as often as needed so that you can document YOUR 2020 reflections (as you listen to mine)! Includes thought-provoking prompts from my coach, Emma Dunwoody. Learn more about Emma at emmadunwoody.com and be sure to subscribe to her show, The Human Design Podcast (it's so good)! Links and Resources: Le…

Welcome! This is part two of a two-part series with somatic counselor and women's pelvic health expert Alicia Patterson. We discuss the layers of the pelvic floor and pelvic healing. The more superficial/surface layers represent boundaries that protect (and open or close to let things in and out)... The second layer is the levator ani muscle group;…

Welcome back to another amazing interview! This is part one of a two-part series with somatic counselor and women's pelvic health expert Alicia Patterson. You'll learn how to melt body armor and awaken the cervix for more energy and vitality. alicianpatterson.com, courses listed on website Contact Alicia directly at alicianpatterson@gmail.com Insta…

Hey friends, I'm back!!! Thanks for your patience with my "hibernation." We're officially kicking off Season 3 of the podcast! In this interview with Christine Koth, MPT, you'll learn all about the iliopsoas muscle group, and in particular, the iliacus muscle... A small muscle that has a BIG IMPACT on digestion and pelvic health. Christine Koth is …

Subscribe so that you can be notified when I'm back for Season 3! (Short break coming up.) In the meantime, enjoy these basic principles for living a "lifted lifestyle," since your lifestyle habits make up 99% of your day. These tips will help prevent prolapse and bladder leakage, and can reduce symptoms if you already have a pelvic health conditio…

*This is my personal story, and is not to be used as a substitute for medical treatment or advice. Just like episode 34, here's another super personal installment! In this episode, I discuss the power of forgiveness and releasing deeply held fears and resentments. Healing "the forgiveness wound" (i.e. all of the open, gaping areas of my life for wh…

Are you getting enough "Vitamin P?" (Pleasure!) Whether or not you're dealing with pelvic pain, pleasure is an essential component of healing and it helps us ALL live our best lives. When we feel good, we do good! In this super-informative interview with Nicole Guappone, you'll learn why sex doesn't have to involve intercourse or orgasm, products a…

Today's show is part two of a 3-part series about pelvic pain and tension! Please listen to episode 36 for part one, where Laura shares her story about how she resolved a nearly 15 year struggle with pelvic pain. In this episode, I read a segment from my book, Lady Bits, that's specifically related to pelvic pain and dyspareunia (painful sex). You'…

In this episode I'm joined by Laura, who shares her very personal story of HOPE and healing. After almost 15 years of pelvic pain and constant visits to the doctor, she finally overcame her symptoms by unraveling pelvic tension — something she had never before considered. Laura shares her favorite stretches, how she committed to a daily stretching …