How Women Can Better Understand and Connect with their Pelvic Floor with Alissa Alter

Spirit of an Athlete Podcast

In this episode of The Spirit of an Athlete, host Amanda Smith sits down with Alissa Alter, a pelvic health specialist, for an open and insightful conversation about the importance of pelvic floor health. Alissa shares her journey, from experiencing a back injury to navigating the challenges of childbirth, which sparked her passion for advocating pelvic health awareness.

Alissa highlights the pelvic floor as a vital part of our core, influencing everything from movement and sex to overall well-being. She breaks down common misconceptions surrounding kegels and stresses the need for more open and accurate conversations on the topic.

Amanda and Alissa also explore how devices like PeriFit can help provide biofeedback, allowing women to understand better and connect with their pelvic floor. Alissa emphasizes the importance of developing a solid relationship with your body, gaining fluency in how your pelvic floor works, and integrating that awareness into larger movements for improved health.

The episode wraps up with a hopeful discussion on the younger generation’s curiosity and willingness to ask questions about their bodies, signaling a positive shift towards more informed and empowered health conversations.

In this Episode:

• [00:00] Normalizing discussions about female anatomy, particularly vaginas and pelvic floor health.
• [05:15] The importance of body connection and comfort in personal and professional life.
• [10:30] Generational differences in attitudes towards body awareness and sexuality.
• [15:45] Personal experiences with pelvic floor issues, including challenges faced postpartum.
• [20:00] The healing process after physical or emotional trauma and the role of curiosity in recovery.
• [25:15] Understanding the vagina as a source of power and self-awareness.
• [30:30] Cultural shifts in societal attitudes towards female anatomy and health.
• [35:45] Practical tools and exercises for pelvic floor awareness and alignment.
• [40:00] The significance of intergenerational learning and knowledge exchange.
• [45:15] Encouraging open conversations about pelvic health among all genders.

Connect with Alissa Alter here: https://alissaalter.com/

Email: [e-mail]

Link to free workout: https://classes.alissaalter.com

Go to https://alissaalter.com/ to find Alissa’s Podcast, Myth of Motherhood Podcast, and her book ‘UNSTUCK’

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