Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 67 we relaunched the podcast by bringing back our series “Meet the Therapists” Dani was the first Occupational Therapist to join the team & bring the world of OT to Pelvic Pride! We chat about what drew her to pelvic health, her favorite pelvic floor device (if you know OT - you know they are all about an adaptive device or tool to...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 66 I had a lovely chat with Jake Jackson-Wolf of B’Well Counseling Services to talk all about how he got started with B’Well and how it has grown into the incredible therapy clinic it is today.  Jake & I immediately hit it off when we first met in Fall 2024. What started as a lunch meeting turned into a four hour conversation and an...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 65 I continued our two part series on when & why you should see a pelvic floor therapist during your pregnancy - this time for reactive care.  When a patient comes into pelvic floor therapy reactively (i.e. as a result of pain or symptoms) we have plenty of things to assess & treat to keep them as comfortable and mobile as possi...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 64 I review when & why you should see a pelvic floor therapist during your pregnancy for proactive care. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we review how pelvic floor therapy can help with reactive care.  When a patient comes into pelvic floor therapy proactively (i.e. without any symptoms) we have plenty of things to assess & teach to...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 63 I get honest about how “compliant” I have been in my own PT as well as why you should still go to your appointment even if you haven’t done your exercises!  It is not uncommon for us to hear a patient wants to cancel their appointment because they haven’t done their exercises. But this is exactly why you SHOULD come in! There are a f...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 62 I counted down the top 10 things you should STOP doing for a happier pelvic floor and finished it up with the #1 thing you SHOULD be doing for your pelvic floor this year.  The 10 Things to STOP Doing: Hovering Going ‘Just in Case’ Waiting to Pee Using Vaginal Washes Blindly Doing Kegels (or any other pelvic exercise) Avoiding Drinki...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 61 I wrapped up 2024 by reviewing some numbers for Pelvic Pride this year, announced our Word of the Year, and discussed our exciting news for 2025! Pelvic Pride’s 2024 in numbers: 229 new patients evaluated in 2024 334 individual patients seen over the year Over 1700 patient visits 13 community events attended or hosted Our 2025 Word o...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 60, I sat down with Emily Souder, a writer, licensed clinical social worker, and an awesome human! Emily and I first connected over a desire to chat about how we help people and I quickly knew I needed to invite her on the podcast to share more about her work. While Emily is in a phase of life where she is not taking on new clients, she...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 59, I did a quick review of the numbers for Pints & Pelvic Floors for 2024. It has been a busy end of the year with a lot of moving parts and changes coming up. We are super excited for the new year and cannot wait to tell you ALL about it! Pints & Pelvic Floors 2024: Recap P&PF grew 112% this year! Our Top Cities: Baltimore...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 58, I reviewed Day 1 of the PelviCon speakers. It was hard to avoid all of the nerdy pelvic therapy things but I tried to keep it as relevant to patients as possible and include the big takeaways & clinical pearls from each person. The speakers are always amazing and bring their own flair and this year did not disappoint!  Have a qu...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 57, I sat down to chat all about the importance of truly inclusive care in the world of sex therapy with Noelle Benach. Noelle and I bonded over our mutual desire to provide a safe space for our clients and ensure that we are confident when referring patients out. We both understand that we put our reputation on the line when recommendi...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 56 I break down the difference between pelvic floor dilators versus wands, how to use them and which one is best for your pelvic floor symptoms. In this episode we will cover: Vaginal/genital dilators, rectal dilators, and pelvic floor wands The difference in length, width, materials and overall shape How to pick the right lubricant to...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 55 we will discuss informed consent, why it matters, and when it should be included in your treatments (spoiler alert: the answer is every session!) In this episode we will cover: The three types of consent: written, verbal, and non-verbal Ways to collect each form of consent What enthusiastic consent does & does NOT look like What...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 54 I will unpack the diagnosis of prolapse and where pelvic floor therapy comes in. In this episode we will answer all of your questions including: What is prolapse? What are the different kinds of prolapse? How does my pelvic therapist know what tissues are involved? What can be done about prolapse? How can a pessary help? What about s...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 53 we will chat all about ‘just in case’ voiding, why we don’t want to JIC void, and the times that it is actually okay to go ‘just in case’! Have a question or suggestion for an episode?  Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride? Visit the Pelvic Pride website Give us a call: 410-941-9512  Send u...

Episode 52: The Educated Practitioner: Elevating Pelvic Floor Care Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 52 I dive into a *small* soap box about continuing education for pelvic floor providers and the importance of being able to perform internal assessments as well as continued learning beyond the foundational pelvic course.  Have a question or suggestion for an episode?  E...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 51 I sat down with Dr. Eirika Abbey to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, her love of learning and taking classes, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist.  Have a question or suggestion for an episode?  Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com Interested in beco...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 50 we are doing a recap of the first 50 episodes! I love numbers so we are diving into all of the numbers! All Time Downloads: 1708 downloads Where You Are Listening From: Continents: North America Europe Africa Asia Oceania Countries: USA Ireland Mexico Canada UK Cities: Baltimore, MD Washington, DC Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA Albuquer...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast.  In Episode 49 we will close the knowledge gap around diastasis recti and review: What is diastasis recti (or abdominal separation) The prevalence of DRA  Who can experience DRA How to prevent DRA before it starts What to do once you have DRA The idea of ‘safe exercises’ and is that actually a thing How and when surgery plays a role in DRA recover...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 48 I will cover the pros and cons of dry needling as well as the training required in the state of Maryland to be endorsed by the Board of Physical Therapy to be able to provide dry needling to patients. In this episode we will discuss: Pros of Dry Needling Pain relief & improved mobility Potentially avoid surgery or medications Abl...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 47 I will chat all about why we experience travel constipation and then some tips to make things go a little smoother.  In this episode we will discuss: The causes of travel constipation including: Change in routine Change in diet Decreased water intake Change in access to a private toilet (especially if you have to share it with others...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast.  In Episode 46 I sat down with Dr. Marlena Allen, the first therapist to join Dr. Joy at Pelvic Pride to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, how she uses her neuro background to help her pelvic patients, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist.  Have a question or s...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 45 we end Pride Month with a review on how pelvic floor therapy can help in all of the ways for those seeking gender affirming and gender inclusive care! In this episode we will discuss: Common issues related to non-surgical treatment Creating a safe space for all Binding Tucking Top surgery (feminizing & masculinizing) Bottom surge...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 44 I had the pleasure of chatting with an amazing Baltimore City business owner, Rachel Wagner, who was one of Pelvic Pride’s earliest supporters when we first got started and has been one of our biggest cheerleaders ever since. She has since turned into a dear friend who celebrated 10 years of owning Fit4Mom Baltimore City this summer!...

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 43 I got to chat with Ayce Kyptyn about his experience with pelvic floor therapy as a trans man, his work in Erotic Blueprints, Bondassage, and his studies in Sexological Bodywork.  In this episode: Finding a care provider who is supportive of you and your journey Create your care team The right provider is worth the drive How a patient...