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.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 p...
Oct 27, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 85
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 - https://youtu.be/pAyoxdmD8a0 Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men ⚡ Improve Stamina and Control - https://youtu.be/OkRPslg_5Fs Prolapse Safe Exercises for...
Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 84
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 health. These foods support digestive health, hormone balance, and pH balance, in order to support your WHOLE body (including your vagina). We also touch o...
Oct 13, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 83
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 or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree...
Sep 29, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 82
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 — will be richly rewarded. I also share practical tips about traveling alone, and important reminders if your solo-cation is just a few minutes at the coff...
Sep 22, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 81
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 chat is perfect for people (like me, Dr. Bri), who humbly admit that they don't know enough about inclusive language... for people who are exploring the...
Sep 15, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 80
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 - https://youtu.be/a3xkU0JhXJQ Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: http...
Sep 08, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 79
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 for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomef...
Sep 01, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 78
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 @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolaps...
Aug 25, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 77
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 pooping/fix your digestion Strengthen your booty/prevent gluteal amnesia Learn how to tune in/listen to your body… and stop overthinking/overcomplicatin...
Aug 18, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 76
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/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free t...
Aug 11, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 75
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 tools such as journaling and reframes, Sharon was able to resolve a majority of her pelvic floor concerns and is now living an active life with her husba...
Aug 04, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 74
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=PLDputRBPsHFRlDR7sQZ081jB6WVM8E465 Canned food workout: https://youtu.be/Jk2mtghkgFc Running tips: https://youtu.be/8EMAKxg3wes Megan's story is based on her own ...
Jul 28, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 73
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-cause issues), and how she faced her fears of speaking and was the FIRST ONE to dive into our Transcend Voxer group... and the surprising implications...
Jul 21, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 72
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 connections throughout the episode to pelvic health so that you can apply some of these takeaways to your own life. Ultimately, Beth and I want you to to p...
Jul 14, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 71
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/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain or tension? ...
Jun 30, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 70
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 list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Foll...
May 26, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 69
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! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenf...
May 19, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 68
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 of differential diagnosis (in PT) and of creating individualized treatment plans How Elizabeth helped design and refine Therawand tools for pelvic pa...
May 12, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 67
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 therapist who treats patients with pain. We discuss: What gives that "WOW FACTOR" (BEFORE AND AFTER) to pelvic floor pain treatment How physios can tell the...
May 05, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 66
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 with their bodies and themselves. There is a FUN and empowering solution to pelvic floor strength: belly dance! In this episode, you will learn: The ”ha...
Apr 28, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 65
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 join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvi...
Apr 21, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 64
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 troubles (particularly during perimenopause), and tips to help with both How to map your own personal sleep schedule and needs (create your own unique...
Apr 14, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 63
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 (learning how to flow with your menstrual cycle harmoniously) and how to transition off of hormonal birth control. Dr. Jen shares: How to get to know your...
Apr 07, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 62
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 any woman with a menstrual cycle. Naja shares: How we can use our cycle as our superpower... even with endo! The importance of "remembering the wins" ...
Mar 31, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 61
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 thinking about, worrying about, and treating your pelvic health condition. Links I mention in the show: 2nd pregnancy after prolapse video on YouT...
Mar 24, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 60
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 during exercise? How often do they need to be removed and cleaned? How do you clean a pessary? Can you have sex with it in? Differences between over th...
Mar 17, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 59
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 surgery The power of affirming words and focusing on positive surgical outcomes Exactly how she felt going into surgery and coming out of it Exactly when s...
Mar 10, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 58
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 internal struggle she experienced as a pelvic health professional What quality of life items impacted her decision to move forward with surgery Why this ...
Mar 03, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 57
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. Filippa Odevall is the Co-Founder of Women Cycles — now MoonRise — a brand new course platform for women's challenges from before puberty to after men...
Feb 24, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 56
