Inside the Box

In this episode of Inside the Box , we sit down with physiotherapist, business owner, mentor and mum Winnie Wu to explore the journey behind building not one, but two thriving clinics, while helping other allied health professionals create businesses they genuinely love. Winnie shares how her background as a dancer shaped the way she understands movement, why she found her passion in pelvic health...

Paediatric pelvic health is so much more than wees, poos and toilet charts. In this episode, Caitlin sits down for the second time with Quiara Smith, a paediatric pelvic health occupational therapist, to unpack the layered world of toileting, constipation, stool withholding, sensory processing and teen pelvic pain. Quiara shares why the 24–30 month window tends to be a more developmentally and phy...

Bedwetting is one of the most common concerns families bring to a paediatric health appointment - and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Kat and Caitlin sit down with Dawn Sandalcidi, paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist, to dig into the evidence behind nocturnal enuresis: what’s driving it, how to assess it properly, and what actually works. Whether you’re a clinician seeing kids...

One of the most influential figures in Australian pelvic health physiotherapy joins us this week. Taryn has spent decades shaping how clinicians learn and practice women’s health - and this conversation gets into the heart of how that happened. Personal, honest, and worth every minute. What We Cover The early years. The experiences and influences that formed Taryn, and what the field looked like w...

Welcome back, and what a way to kick off Season 4!  Taryn Hallam first joined us back in 2022 to talk birth choices, an episode that went on to become our most downloaded of all time. Now she’s back to open Season 4, bringing the research on a topic that deserves far more clinical airtime than it gets: vaginal laxity. It’s a condition that affects more women than most clinicians realise, and yet i...

We’re closing out 2025 and wrapping up Season 4 with one of our favourite formats – the “Can I Say This Out Loud?” episode, inspired by the iconic Dolly Doctor. This is the space where nothing is too awkward, too specific or too “Is it just me?” to bring into the light. In this finale, we dive into the real questions sent in by our Inside the Box community, covering everything from pelvic health c...

We’re flipping the script with a brand-new segment: "Can I Say This Out Loud?" - the unfiltered Q&A where no pelvic floor question is off-limits. In this episode, Caitlin takes the mic and puts Kat and Tash in the hot seat to answer your burning (and sometimes blush-worthy) questions about all things pelvic health. We dive into the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask out loud (un...

In this episode, we sit down with South Australian Senator Marielle Smith, a passionate advocate for women’s health, equity and access; to explore what real change looks like at the policy level, and how it translates to everyday women seeking care. What We Cover Marielle’s Story & “Why” A look into who Marielle is, what a typical week in Parliament involves, and the personal experiences that...

In this episode, we are joined by Dawn Sandalcidi, a renowned paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist, to explore the often-complex world of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children. Dawn brings her decades of experience, clinical insight, and trademark enthusiasm to unpack what can be one of the trickiest, yet most rewarding areas of pelvic health. Key Topics Covered include: Putting the puzzle...

In this episode pulled from the archives, Kat and Tash sit down with Rosie, founder of Everform Therapywear, to unpack the story behind one of the most innovative Australian brands in women’s recovery wear. From juggling motherhood and business growth to redefining how compression supports the pelvic floor, Rosie opens up about the real journey of creating purposeful, evidence-informed garments th...

This week on Inside the Box , we're diving deep into the multifaceted world of chronic pain, and how to treat it with both science and empathy. Our guest is Nicola Michell, the founder of City Physio in Sydney’s CBD, a titled Pain Physio who thrives on complexity, loves a challenge, and is on a mission to prevent chronicity where possible. Nicola brings a rare mix of clinical insight, real-li...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chloe Cox, a highly experienced pelvic health physiotherapist with a special interest in complex pelvic floor presentations. Chloe brings warmth, depth of knowledge, and a passion for helping people better understand how the pelvic floor contributes to both continence and bowel health. We cover: The role of the pelvic floor in bowel function – what it does and why...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Laura Whitburn — physiotherapist-turned-researcher and Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University — whose work shines a light on labour pain and intrapartum communication. Laura’s research explores the psychological, social, and environmental influences on the childbirth experience, with a focus on creating safer, more supportive care for women in labour. We dive in...

In this heartfelt and deeply important episode, we sit down with Amy to talk about her journey through secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Together, we explore the physical, emotional, and relational challenges that come with infertility and loss, and the often-silent suffering that so many face behind closed doors. We cover: The reality of secondary infertility and the complexities t...

In this episode, we sit down with pelvic health physiotherapist Nat McConochie to unpack some of the most important topics in perinatal pelvic health, guided by the latest ACSQHC (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care) guidelines. Together, we explore: What the ACSQHC guidelines are and how they shape evidence-based best practice. How common OASI (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Inju...

In this deeply moving episode of Inside the Box , we sit down with Professor Susan Walker, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist from the University of Melbourne. With decades of clinical and academic expertise, Professor Walker brings insight, compassion, and clarity to some of the most challenging experiences in women’s health. Together, we explore: What defines a high-risk pregnancy and how care...

In this episode, Caitlin sits down with Ann Traeger-Spees, a titled pelvic health physiotherapist and sexual psychotherapist, to talk about the very real — and often misunderstood — world of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD). They unpack the clinical complexity of GPPPD, how pain is often not the only piece of the puzzle, and why pleasure deserves a far more prominent role in treatme...

In this raw and relatable episode, we sit down with Eli Moulton to talk about the messy, beautiful, and complex chapters of life as a mother and entrepreneur. Eli opens up about navigating a challenging birth and postnatal period, launching a business while adjusting to new motherhood, and the emotional toll of multiple rounds of IVF. We also dive into the realities of mental health, relationship...

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a behind-the-scenes catch-up—new business ideas on the boil, evolving parenting approaches, and the values driving our next chapter. We also chat about what we’re seeing in clinic right now: the themes, challenges, and shifts that are showing up in women’s health. Think of this episode as a reset and a real talk, setting the tone for a big season ahead.

Tamara Woods is an experienced pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapist dedicating more than 17 years to her career in physiotherapy. Tamara works at Southern Nest (Hurstville) or Anaria (Miranda) and hosts the online membership platform “The Pelvic Health Community” where she mentors and drives knowledge sharing for Women’s Health physiotherapists.  Tamara also co-created the birth educa...

Dani is a mum of two young children and has a Master’s degree in Psychology. Dani has her own practice -  The Mother Cup Psychology here in South Australia and works a little differently from your average psychologist – she views her clients from a growth mindset perspective – utilising their strengths to help them better navigate the motherhood journey. She aims to remove some of the barriers inf...

Dr Carina Siracusa has been practising for over 18 years in the field of neurological and paediatric physiotherapy and is board certified in pelvic health physiotherapy and oncology physiotherapy. She is a professor at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee and treats neurological pelvic floor patients at OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio. She has taught pelvic floor physiotherapy courses for the Academ...

Melissa Vranjes is a certified holistic sex and relationship coach from New Zealand. Melissa is deeply passionate about supporting women to feel liberated in their bodies and in the bedroom. Melissa has worked with hundreds of clients, developed online courses on sex and intimacy, and has witnessed the empowerment, fulfilment and freedom that women experience when diving into this work. Her missio...

Quiara Smith is an Occupational Therapist with further speciality training and experience in paediatric pelvic health conditions. Quiara has worked in Occupational Therapy for over 13 years and currently practises from her private clinic Aloha Integrative Therapy in California.  In this episode we cover: The top 3 presentations of pelvic health conditions in kids to her clinic: Constipation, withh...

In this episode Kat, Tash and Caitlin reflect on the year that was, discussing exciting things for 2025 Personal Journeys: Kat opens up about overcoming postpartum mental health challenges and the lessons learned from a business venture that didn’t go as planned. Tash reflects on juggling solo entrepreneurship while welcoming her second baby into the world. Caitlin shares her experience with postp...