The Hole Shebang

Pelvic floor disorders affect over 200 million people worldwide, and the conventional approach has been to treat them as surgical problems. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise sits down with Dr. Bruce Crawford, a board certified urogynecologist and creator of the  Pfilates method , who spent decades in the operating room before arriving at a conclusion that changed everythi...

Connect with Amber Romaniuk Website : amberapproved.ca Podcast : The No Sugarcoating Podcast (available on all podcast platforms) Social Media : @AmberRomaniuk (Instagram) Free Resources : Emotional eating quiz and workshop replay available on her website Consultations : Free consultation bookings available through her website Join the Body Brilliance Workshop Date : Tuesday, July 29th Time : 2:00...

Vulvar dryness affects far more people than most realize, and it's not just a menopause issue. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise sits down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist Angelique Montano-Bresolin to talk about vaginal moisturizers, why they're different from lubricants and how a gap in available products led Angelique to create  FemmeSense Balm . Angelique bre...

Episode Overview Join Kristen Parise as she sits down with Dr. Ada Tang, a physiotherapist, professor, and researcher at McMaster University who's transforming how we think about exercise for stroke survivors and older adults. From her unexpected journey from clinical practice to groundbreaking research, Ada shares evidence-based insights on how the right exercise can be life-changing medicine for...

Retirement planning is about far more than a savings number. In this final installment of The Hole Shebang Podcast's three part financial wellness series, Kristen Parise and wealth advisor Gillian Stovel Rivers tackle the money, the mindset and the mental health challenges that come with planning for and transitioning into retirement. Gillian breaks down the current retirement savings targets for...

Episode Overview Join Kristen Parise for a compelling conversation with Dr. Sara Reardon, pelvic floor physical therapist and author of the groundbreaking book "Floored." Dr. Reardon challenges the dangerous myths surrounding pelvic health, from the misconception that Kegels are a universal solution to the harmful narrative that pelvic floor dysfunction is just part of aging and motherhood. This e...

Pediatric pelvic health is one of the most overlooked areas of children's wellness, and many adult pelvic floor issues trace directly back to childhood patterns that were never properly addressed. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise talks with Clare Bourne, a London based pelvic health physiotherapist and author of  Strong Foundations: Why Pelvic Health Matters , about bedw...

Sexual health and pelvic floor dysfunction are deeply connected, and most people never get the full picture on either one. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise talks with Dr. Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor physical therapist and AASECT certified sexuality counselor based in San Francisco, about painful sex, pelvic pain, incontinence during intimacy and why your pelvic floor m...

Summary In this enlightening follow-up conversation, host Kristen Parise welcomes back Gillian Stovel Rivers , Senior Wealth Advisor and creator of The Muscle Money Mindset®, for a deep dive into investing and wealth building strategies. Building on their previous discussion about financial wellness, Gillian breaks down complex investment concepts into digestible frameworks that anyone can underst...

What does it actually look like to stop doing and start receiving? In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise talks with Haley Bowler Cooke, bestselling author of Unfuckwithable and founder of  Uplift Lifestyle , about the art of receiving, balancing feminine and masculine energies and why high achieving women often burn out by treating every area of life like a project to power t...

Pelvic Health After Cancer: Recovery, Lymphedema and Late Effects Cancer treatment saves lives, but it also leaves a trail of side effects nobody warns you about. Pelvic pain, vaginal dryness, lymphedema, anal fissures, sexual dysfunction, surgical menopause dropped in your lap overnight. And then you are told it is normal. Just deal with it. In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Alex Hill,...

Episode Overview Join Kristen Parise as she sits down with Jessica Caceres, a nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience who's revolutionizing women's hormonal health care. From frustrating dismissals in traditional medicine to pioneering a holistic approach to hormone therapy, Jessica shares her journey and expert insights on navigating the often turbulent waters of perimenopause and menopaus...

Religious and strict upbringings can shape how people relate to their bodies, their pleasure and their sexuality for decades. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise talks with Alyssa Howard, a registered psychotherapist and founder of  Grounding Place Therapy  in Hamilton, Ontario, about the complex intersection of religious conditioning, sexual shame and reclaiming your relat...

Fertility health deserves the same level of planning and preparation as a wedding, and yet most people start trying to conceive without understanding their own cycle, their partner's sperm health or the environmental factors working against them. In this episode of The Hole Shebang Podcast, Kristen Parise talks with Dr. Rachel Corradetti Sargeant, a fertility focused naturopathic doctor at  Concei...

For more information on The Pleasure Principle Conference Learn More In this engaging conversation, Kristen Parise speaks with Jill Mueller, a pelvic health physiotherapist, about her journey into pelvic health, the complexities of endometriosis, and the importance of understanding sensitization in chronic pain. They discuss the connection between endometriosis and gastrointestinal dysregulation,...

For more information about The Pleasure Principle Conference: Learn More   Episode Description In this powerful episode of The Hole Shebang, host Kristen Parise sits down with Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, a clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, sex and couples therapy. Together they explore the often unspoken challenges of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life. Dr. Buch-Froh...

For More Information about The Pleasure Principle Conference Learn More In this enlightening episode of The Hole Shebang, host Kristen Parise sits down with Dr. Stacey Ritz, Associate Professor at McMaster University, to challenge our understanding of hormones and their roles in health across all bodies. Dr. Ritz shares her expertise on how cultural narratives have shaped our misconceptions about...

For more about Women's Sexual Health The Pleasure Principle Conference To connect with Gillian Linkedin , website or email grivers@assante.com In this engaging conversation, Kristen Parise and Gillian Stovel Rivers explore the intricate relationship between financial wellness and personal health. They discuss the importance of understanding financial stability, the mindset shifts necessary for ove...

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