The Pelvic Pod

In this episode of The Pelvic Pod, we're talking about pelvic health during pregnancy, postpartum, and for active women including top athletes. Host Jen Bainbridge is joined by Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Becs Dodson for a practical and engaging conversation about how pregnancy, childbirth, and exercise can affect pelvic floor health. Becs shares her expertise on common pelvi...

In this episode of The Pelvic Pod, we're diving into treatment options for incontinence. Host Jen Bainbridge is joined by Dr John Short, Urogynaecologist, for a practical and informative conversation about the different ways incontinence can be managed – from behavioural approaches like pelvic floor muscle exercises, to medication options, through to surgical treatments. We talk about how treatmen...

Bladder and bowel issues don't just affect the person experiencing them — they also impact the people who care for them. In Episode 4 of The Pelvic Pod, host Jen Bainbridge explores the often-overlooked perspective of carers. She's joined by Laurie Hilsgen, co-founder and CEO of Carers NZ, to talk about the realities of caring for someone living with incontinence, the emotional and practical chall...

Bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor issues are common – but they're not always openly talked about, and many people don't realise that support and treatment are available. In Episode 3 of The Pelvic Pod, host Jen Bainbridge is joined by pelvic health physiotherapist Hannah Orr to explore what pelvic health physiotherapy is, how it can help with bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor concerns, and share pra...

Living with incontinence can be isolating, especially when it's something people feel unable to talk about. In Episode 2 of The Pelvic Pod, Emma shares her personal story of living with incontinence for over 20 years. She speaks openly and honestly about the challenges, stigma, and impact on daily life, as well as the importance of being heard, supported, and understood. We were first honoured to...

Perimenopause and menopause can affect bladder, bowel, and pelvic health – but these changes are rarely talked about openly. In Episode 1 of The Pelvic Pod, host Jen Bainbridge is joined by endocrinologist Dr Megan Ogilvie and pelvic health physiotherapist Hannah Orr to explore how menopause can impact continence and pelvic health, share trusted insights, and empower people with knowledge to reduc...