Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource

Would you describe yourself as artistic? Good news! Whether you think you’re creative or not, you can use art as an outlet for difficult emotions. Today’s guest is a self-taught artist who used watercolor painting as a way to help herself through an especially challenging time in her life. We think you’ll find her reflections and insights helpful! In Kumbay’all episode 50 Amanda talks with Melissa...

Who doesn’t want to be more prepared for the holidays? Listen to today's episode for insights and tips to increase your calm and decrease your stress this holiday season! In Kumbay’all episode 49 Amanda talks with professional organizer Gigi Miller about how to prepare for the holidays, including topics such as: - What things people struggle with around the holidays in particular - Why it’s good t...

How much of your life do you live in an overwhelmed state? Are you already beginning to get nervous for the extra stress of the upcoming holidays? If you tend to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed, and are already getting worried about the holidays - today’s episode is a must-listen! In Kumbay’all episode 48 Amanda has a wonderful conversation with trauma-sensitive movement specialist Bree Hib...

It’s surprising how frequently we hear of patients who thought they were getting pelvic physical therapy when they weren’t. How do you know if you’re seeing a real pelvic physical therapist and getting true pelvic physical therapy? And why does that matter? Listen to Kumbay’all episode 47 to learn why you should care about who you see for pelvic physical therapy and how you can tell if you’re seei...

We get questions about gender and sexuality all the time. In Kumbay’all episode 46 Amanda interviews @heatheredwardscreations - pelvic physical therapist, sex counselor, sex educator, artist, author, and founder of two adult sex ed event programs - about several different topics related to sexuality and sexual well-being. Heather creates art, books, events, education, and conversation for smashing...

Have you been told that your health concern can’t be prevented from getting worse?  That you just have to wait for your issue to be bad enough so you can qualify for medication or treatment for it?  Do you feel like your family history of a health concern automatically means that you’ll have to deal with that issue too?  Don’t believe it! Prevention is possible with your health - please don’t let...

Healthcare should be a collaborative effort between you and your provider. Knowing how to collaborate effectively involves tuning into your body and listening to what it's telling you.  Listen to Kumbay’all episode 44 to get 3 tips to learn how to follow your intuition with your health.  In addition to these tips, Amanda will cover:  - What questions to ask yourself - What to do before and during...

Who doesn’t want a flat stomach? We all feel this pressure, so even if you weren’t taught to suck in your stomach throughout the day, you’re probably still doing it without thinking about it. But is holding in your belly good for your body? Listen to Kumbay’all episode 43 to hear Amanda’s answers to these questions: - How does holding your stomach in affect your pelvic floor? - What might happen i...

We teach our patients to take deep breaths hourly throughout the day to check in with their bodies and relax their pelvic floor with inhalation. But did you know that you can also check in with your pelvic floor through other areas of your body? Listen to today’s quick podcast episode to learn 3 tips to help relax your jaw, and why this helps your pelvic floor.  They’re easy to do and they’re good...

Do you ever feel like you’re ‘broken’ or a ‘mess’? Especially if you learn something new about yourself or your body that you weren’t aware of before? You’re not alone!  But we also want to help you re-frame those feelings of overwhelm or discouragement. In today’s quick pep talk, Amanda gives some perspective and a big dose of love. She also shares three affirmations you can do anytime you’re fee...

If you have prolapse, there is hope that you don’t need surgery! As a follow-up to last week’s episode on tensegrity, Amanda shows how this model applies to prolapse from a pelvic physical therapist’s perspective. Some of the topics addressed in Kumbay’all episode 40 are: - How did we use to think about prolapse? - What is the new way to think about prolapse? - What are some commonalities of peopl...

When you think of chiropractic care, do you think of bones cracking or spine adjustments? Chiropractic care isn't just about cracking bones! Today we learn about a gentler and more holistic method of chiropractic and an architectural concept that applies to the human body as well. It may change how you think about your body! In Kumbay’all episode 39 Amanda asks Dr Liliana these questions and more:...

Have you ever wondered if pain during sex is normal? Have you ever been told that sex is going to hurt? If so, this episode is for you! In Kumbay’all episode 38 Amanda shares information about these questions: - How common is painful sex? - Are there certain times in life when painful sex is considered normal?  - What are some things that may cause pain with sex? - What are some things you can do...

What does it mean to bond with your baby? What does this look like and why is it important?  This is a great episode whether you’re a first-time or a many-time parent!  In Kumbay’all episode 37 Amanda talks with Karla Arredondo, OTR/L about what attunement is, in addition to these topics: - Why is attunement so important to child development? - Does attunement have anything to do with attachment t...

If you’re getting ready to have a baby, this episode is for you!  In Kumbay’all episode 36 Amanda interviews Nicole Schwartz - an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and founder of Beyond Birth Collective about why you need a lactation consultant as part of your support team.  Nicole was a tremendous help to Amanda when she had breastfeeding issues with her second child, and Amanda...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our two-part series on #PostpartumHealing! In episode 35 of the Kumbay’all Podcast Amanda gives her Top 10 Tips for Holistic Postpartum Healing. Listen in to hear advice from an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist (who has had two homebirths) about: - What to do during the first 6 weeks - What to do once you’ve reached 6 weeks postpartum - What NOT to do before 6...

Episode 34 of the Kumbay’all Podcast is Part 1 of a two-part series where Amanda discusses #PostpartumHealing. In Part 1 she focuses on big picture thinking regarding healing after childbirth, including things like: - How our societal views on and comfort with our pelvic floor affect postpartum healing - The emphasis put on the first six weeks postpartum – what she calls ‘bounce-back culture’ - Wh...

A common goal of physical therapy is to avoid surgery. Many believe that surgery is the least-desired option and should be avoided at all costs. But at times surgery may be the right choice for your body. Even when you do a lot of work and do everything ‘right’ – your body may need additional help to regain full function. In today’s episode Amanda interviews a mom of 3 who benefited from both pelv...

Is pelvic physical therapy helpful if you give birth via C-section? In Kumbay’all episode 32 Amanda discusses this question in detail, including topics such as: - How do changes during pregnancy affect your pelvic floor? - What additional considerations does a C-section present to postpartum healing? - How can pelvic physical therapy help with postpartum healing? - What things are pelvic physical...

Nobody wants to talk about poop until things aren’t working correctly! But don’t wait until you think you have a problem, educate yourself now to prevent problems from happening or fix the ones you didn’t know you already have! In Kumbay’all episode 31 Amanda shares valuable knowledge about pooping and constipation, including topics such as: - How often should you have a bowel movement? - What can...

It’s common for us to practice prevention with many areas of our health, except when it comes to our pelvic floor. We want to change this! In today’s Kumbay’all podcast episode Amanda discusses: - Why we want to make sure that our pelvic floor is healthy and functioning well - Why people don’t talk about their pelvic floor more - When you should see a pelvic physical therapist for a wellness visit...

If you are planning to have surgery in the future, this episode is for you! We’ve all heard of rehab to recover after surgery or injury. But many people haven’t heard of ‘prehab’ - ways to prepare your body for surgery in advance. When you plan for a big trip or vacation, you do several things to prepare. Get time off work, book tickets, get a pet sitter, plan your agenda, prepare for things you’l...

If you feel badly for not doing 500 Kegels a day, you should listen to this episode! When people think about pelvic floor health, many first think of Kegels. Contrary to popular opinion, not everyone should be doing Kegels! Kegels can do more harm than good at times, so it’s important to understand when to do them and when NOT to do them. Amanda clarifies the important things to know about Kegels...

I’m excited to have Whitney Miley Price join me for episode 27 of the Kumbay’all Podcast. Whitney is a fertility awareness and holistic reproductive health educator with wonderful insights to share! Whether you want to become pregnant, avoid getting pregnant, or just want to understand your body better - you will want to listen to this episode! In my talk with Whitney she covers: What Fertility Aw...

Chantal Traub is an active birth doula and childbirth educator who has assisted birthing families in New York City for 21 yrs. Her experience in those areas as well as her work as a yoga teacher, integrative women’s health coach, and postpartum recovery specialist has given her a deep understanding of the challenges birthing people currently face. Some of her insights might surprise you! Listen to...