The Pelvic Floor Connection

In this episode of The Pelvic Floor Connection , pelvic floor and core coach Sarahjane West-Watson explores why running can trigger urinary leakage and why the solution is often very different from what many women have been told. Many women assume leaking during exercise simply means their pelvic floor is weak and that doing more Kegel exercises will fix the problem. In reality, pelvic floor dysfu...

In This Episode: • Why menopause can feel physically and emotionally intense • How hormonal shifts affect your pelvic floor and core • The hidden role of nervous system regulation • Why “fixing symptoms” isn’t the full solution • A more intelligent, compassionate approach to midlife strength Ready to Go Deeper? 🔗 Free Menopause Rebrand Workshop (27 February): https://fitfannyadams.com/rebrand 🔗...

In todays episode of   The Pelvic Floor Connection , I’m joined by Aled Hughes — a father whose journey into parenthood was marked by postnatal depression, identity loss, and emotional shutdown.  ***Please be aware we explore themes of depression and suicide. Please seek the support you need by contacting 111 or 999 if you have been affected by this episode. Please contact your GP or health care p...

We all know that we need to brush and floss — but when was the last time you checked whether you were doing it right ? In this episode, I share a surprising insight into the similarities between oral hygene and pelvic floor restoration: we think we’re doing the right thing, but often we’re missing the spots that matter most. Jump in to discover: 🪥 How brushing habits mirror your pelvic floor habi...

In this episode, we explore: - Why pelvic floor function is more than just doing Kegels - What it really means to have a strong, functional pelvic floor - The importance of learning how to soften and open — not just grip and tighten - How understanding your body’s natural birthing design builds confidence and trust - Why partners play a vital role in your birth prep (and how to involve them meanin...

When your pelvic floor let's you down, it can be easy to reach for your phone to find a kegel gadget or app that will fix it .. but, do we really need another gadget to tell us how our pelvic floor is doing? After an interesting conversation with a colleague, I’m breaking down the rise of pelvic floor tech — from kegel trainers to biofeedback devices — and asking a deeper question: what if the rea...

In this powerful  and transformative episode, I welcome back Kristin Revere; doula, educator, and author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth.  Together share our personal experiences for a deeply uplifting conversation on empowered inductions.  Kristen shares her personal experience of being induced at 39 weeks due to preeclampsia, and reflects on how it shaped her work supporting other women throug...

 In today’s episode, I chat to the wonderful Kristin Revere (MM, CED, NCS) a doula and author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Bab y . A book I wish I’d had on my own journey 12 years ago.  Kristin takes us through her own powerful story of pregnancy and birth — including the moment she trusted her gut and changed both her provider and her hospital to ensure she felt truly seen and heard. We...

What if the way your breathing is holding you back from healing and wellness? In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator and life coach Nanette Davies for a truly powerful conversation about the link between breath, emotional wellbeing, and pelvic floor health. We talk about the ways stress, grief, and trauma can get stored in the body — often without us even realising — and how the b...

In today’s episode of The Pelvic Floor Connection , I’m joined by the deeply insightful Natalie Nuttall; wellbeing coach, writer, and co-founder of Smile Group, a perinatal mental health charity based in Cheshire. Together, we dive into how our personal and professional experiences, helped guide us to the knowledge that midlife and menopause can become an invitation to come home to yourself —not s...

So many women put their trust in the fitness industry and “train harder” without ever being shown how to support the deep core — especially the pelvic floor.  In this episode, we explore how a dedicated fitness routine was actually making a clients pelvic health symptoms worse — and what we did to turn that around. In todays episode I explore:          ✅  How traditional ab work (like crunching a...

Welcome to todays episode, we we dive into my top 5 essential steps to support your post-operative recovery after gynaecological surgery. Whether you’ve recently had a hysterectomy , prolapse repair , fibroid removal , or any form of pelvic surgery , this episode gives you compassionate, practical tools to help your body heal — not just now, but for the long-term. 🔑  In this episode you’ll learn:...

In this episode of The Pelvic Floor Connection , I'm talking to you, if you are preparing for gynaecological surgery, or know someone who is.  If you’re waiting for a date, feeling anxious, or unsure what you should be doing in the lead-up to your operation, this is essential listening. I explore why pre-op preparation is so important and why it’s often overlooked. I explain how to become your own...

Are you doing loads of pelvic floor work but seeing little or no results? If you're obsessing over reps, constantly squeezing, or chasing a "bigger lift," this episode is for you. Host Sarahjane West-Watson explores why less is more when it comes to pelvic floor health—and  how shifting your focus to quality over quantity can lead to better strength, function, and real, lasting results. 👉 In this...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things for your pelvic floor, but you’re still not seeing results? I hear this frustration all the time especially in chronic or complex pelvic floor and core issues. In this episode, I break down exactly why traditional pelvic floor exercises might not be working for you —and what to do instead. I’ll also share insights from the women who’ve seen...

Todays episode is all about learning how to prioritise what truly matters, identifying your "glass balls" in life, and making choices that allow you to thrive rather than just survive . If you’ve ever felt like you’re swimming against the tide—whether in midlife, menopause, or just everyday life—this one’s for you. Plus, I’m thrilled to introduce my upcoming Flourish Transformation Program —a deep...

Key themes of todays episode: The link between the Pelvic Floor and the Back : Understand how the pelvic floor underpins and supports the sacrum, pelvis, and spine to provide stability and relieve pressure off all the nearby joints. Common Misconceptions : Why focusing solely on abdominal activation (like the Trans Abs), whilst ignoring your pelvic floor, might mean that you never get to the root...

The complexity of core and pelvic health issues can be immense, often overwhelming and sometimes truly life changing. For some women there is some much deeper work that needs to be undertaken to unravel the complexities of chronic pelvic pain or core dysfunction.   Self sabotage, weight-loss, mental health and motivation all play a huge role in the function, balance and strength of our core and pe...

Having been a student of Yoga Psychotherapist Ashley Turner for well over a decade, todays episode is an absolute prividge. Today I share our Insta Live deep dive into the importance of pelvic health, particularly during midlife and menopause.  I share my own personal journey; from being unaware of pelvic health issues to becoming a specialised pelvic floor and core coach following her own postpar...

 With Menopause Awareness Day around the corner, todays episode was the perfect opportunity to bring some essential attention to the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor decline in menopause. Our pelvic organs and vaginal tissues contain a high Oestrogen receptor sites, and as we move into peri-menopause and menopause, the decline in Oestrogen can significantly impact these areas. This means tha...

In this episode, the focus is on menopause and peri-menopause and offers an empowering discussion on why pelvic floor health undergoes dramatic changes during this massive life phase. Professionally and personally I have witnessing a tidal wave of women grappling with severe hormonal symptoms, disrupting well-being, sexual health, and our intimate relationships. I struggle to understand why as a s...

This episode launches a counter attack on the unnecessary reliance on commercial driven and often environmentally unfriendly products like pads. Today I share my top 3 tips to help you get on top of bladder leakage and feel confident in your coughs and sneezes!  Tip #1: Seek Professional Help... And keep asking until you find the right help for you!  Tip #2: Moderate or minimise your bladder aggra...

Today’s episode is about something I've discussed frequently with clients, particularly mums and grannies – those 'just because' wees. Yes, those times when you go to the bathroom just because you’re about to get in a car or there's a toilet nearby!  Let’s dig into why 'just because' wees are not great for our pelvic health. Frequent urination is defined as when we urinate more than our bladder ac...

Just because your class is called 'core' it might not be doing you as much good as you think!  Why? Too many fitness professionals are still cueing the wrong muscle activation, meaning that we just do Ab work, not core!   The result is more internal pressure and more dysfunction, often leading to pelvic floor weakness (even among young girls). In todays episode I deep dive into this issue and help...

Today's we're delving into a topic that's surprisingly common yet often overlooked – diastasis, or abdominal separation. Now, I know what you might be thinking – "Isn't that just a post-pregnancy thing?" Yes, it often is, but it's not exclusively and it isnt always something that just sorts itself out.  It's estimated that between 50% and two thirds of all postpartum women experience some degree o...