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/scar site, vs closing and moving toward the injury/scar site (more of a protective mechanism). We discuss how this patterning remains in your nervous sys...
Feb 17, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 55
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 and pelvic floor connection as well as the jaw/pelvic floor connection, how to do vocal "rollercoasters," how to find the hyoid and release the vocal c...
Feb 10, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 54
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 confidence and pelvic health, the importance of posture and breath, "s" and "shhhh" sounds vs "z" sounds, and more! Stay tuned for Part Two, where Kr...
Feb 03, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 53
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.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for fre...
Jan 27, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 52
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 need of a little EXTRA pelvic floor self-help, I turned to my good friend Dr. Jannine Krause to discuss the meridian system as a pelvic healing modal...
Jan 20, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 51
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://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift...
Jan 15, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 50
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 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 Pe...
Jan 14, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 49
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 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 P...
Jan 13, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 48
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 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 Pel...
Jan 12, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 47
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 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 Pel...
Jan 11, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 46
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 which dives deeper into scar tissue release techniques (including for C-section scars), causes of tension, and self-treatment options. This "Part Two...
Jan 06, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 45
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: Let's work more closely together! My signature programs include Lift/FemSquad, Overcome, and Transcend. My website: https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com ...
Dec 30, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 44
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; it's profoundly strong, foundational, and represents our identity + our story. The third layer is the cervix, which contains ancient information that...
Dec 23, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 43
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 Instagram: @innerpoweralicia Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth , and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://w...
Dec 16, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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 the author of "Tight Hips, Twisted Core." Discover how to identify and release the iliacus for less pain and better health! Christine's book: https://...
Dec 02, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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 condition. Consult with a women's health physical therapist in your area for individualized evaluation and treatment, and if this conversation LIGHTS YOU UP, ...
Oct 14, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 40
*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 which self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others would be a balm) has been a big step on my personal self-healing journey! If this conversation interest...
Oct 07, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 and toys that can help relieve pelvic pain, the difference between dilators and dildos, how to approach a sex toy shop, what to look for in a lube, how...
Sep 30, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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'll also learn what to expect during your first visit to a women's health physical therapist (pelvic floor physio). Links and Resources: Pelvic Pain/T...
Sep 23, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 practice, all the ways her life has improved over the last year of dedicated stretching and release, and so much more! THANK YOU, Laura... Your story ...
Sep 16, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ayurveda is all about living in balance. And the best part? It's about recognizing and having compassion for your OWN personal balance! Ayurveda recognizes that everyone is unique, which is why I love this healing philosophy so much. In this interview with YouVeda founder Gunny Sodhi, you'll learn the heart-wrenching challenge that led him to where he is today, how (and why) he moved forward in a natural way, the definition of adaptogenic herbs (and some examples), why he loves Triphala so much,...
Sep 09, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 35
*This is my personal story, and is not to be used as a substitute for medical treatment or advice. In this episode I get super personal, and it ends with happy tears! I share the two "magical ingredients" that worked to heal my prolapse: belief that I could get better, and trust in myself. As of this recording, I am harnessing these same ingredients to overcome psoriasis, along with the body and spirit components that are necessary to consider when utilizing a holistic mind-body-spirit approach....
Sep 02, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 34
I absolutely LOVED this interview with Karly Kent! If you've ever thought about jumping rope for exercise but then quickly nixed the idea because of bladder leakage, you'll love this episode too. Karly shares: How she became Jump Rope Mom The pelvic health issues many women experience with jumping rope, and tips to help Priming the pelvic floor before jumping The benefits of jumping rope Exactly where to start if you're a total newbie, including best jump ropes and exercises to prepare yourself ...
Aug 26, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 33
What do you do when you're feeling overwhelmed, because you want to do it ALL, all at once? This can be related to work, health, house projects, etc... Basically, any time that you're feeling excited (but also slightly oppressed) by ALL THE THINGS! In this episode, I share my personal projects, plus 5 steps to help chill out *and* get things done. Resources and links: If you missed the interviews with Denise Conway, please go back and listen to Episodes 30 and 31! Find me on Instagram @vibrantpe...
Aug 19, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Denise Conway, founder of The Flower Empowered, shares the latest in pain science and specific techniques to decrease chronic muscular pain and tension. This episode is "part 2" of a 2-part series. In today's show, you will learn: Denise's brilliant analogy that describes how your body is like a business with a CEO, VP, department managers, employees, etc... How to tell your nervous system that it's SAFE to release tension Yoga nidra, body scanning, and breathing techniques to tap into the paras...
Aug 05, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Denise Conway, founder of The Flower Empowered, shares her experience with surgery for prolapse and the wealth of information she has learned (both personally, and from working with clients) along the way. This episode is "part 1" of a 2-part series. You will learn: The power of WORDS when speaking with your healthcare provider (if you are a healthcare provider, please listen up!!!) Why prolapse is better described as a "pulling out of place" than a "falling out" How to identify the PATTERNS tha...
Jul 29, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Prenatal and Postpartum fitness expert Anna Kooiman shares how to be a strong, sexy mamma! This episode is "part 2" of a 2-part series. In this episode, Anna asks me about postpartum prolapse, and pessaries... the "sportsbras of vaginas." You will learn: The importance of finding a physical therapist you jibe with Why you might need to try different sizes and styles of pessaries How to advocate for yourself and listen to your body if you suspect you have prolapse Resources and links: Don't miss ...
Jul 15, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Prenatal and Postpartum fitness expert Anna Kooiman shares how to be a strong, sexy mamma! Great information for new and expectant moms, but also important tips for ANYONE who's looking to get back into exercise after a period of inactivity. This episode is "part 1" of a 2-part series. You will learn: The importance of gradual progressions The most powerful way to prime your pelvic floor before workouts Why getting your CONFIDENCE back after baby is even more important and satisfying than gettin...
Jul 09, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
I'm so excited for you to dig into this content! Listen when you have a few moments of free time to breathe deeply, relax, and sink into my "inner sweeping" technique. In this episode, you will learn: How to identify the masculine and feminine energies that are within us all... The "Inner Sweep" technique to clear out stuck emotions and unblock stagnant energy... How to use this as a daily practice for energetic balance! Resources and links: Don't miss Episode 21, "Accessing the Medicine Within"...
Jul 01, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today's guest is Jess Roud, a sensual movement teacher and intimacy coach, who introduced me to the power of slow, feminine movement. In this episode, you will learn: How it's possible to unlock emotion via sensual movement How to find pleasure in movement Why moving slowly can be so valuable (and so sexy!) The five "Erotic Blueprints" and how they can help you understand your sensuality (Erotic Blueprints™ created by Jaiya) How owning your Erotic Blueprint can improve and/or redefine your relat...
Jun 24, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 26
