The Pelvic Floor Connection

In today's episode, Meg shares her heartwarming journey through her twin pregnancy and twin birth.  From the moment she discovered two heart beats, to her relentless campaign for a home birth, with the support of the midwives.  Twin births are often performed within the hospital setting. It is not uncommon for twin births to be performed under an elective caesarian section or induction, so Meg and...

Think yoga and exercise is all about being super mobile? This episode is for you!  I love my yoga, but get frustrated  some yoga teachers and trainers who focus on pushing into poses. Not only does this wreak havoc on the core, but this can be really detrimental to our joints and body biomechanics (think pain and problems!).  Mobility without stability can be disastrous. Meet Devin Garcia from Str...

Did you know that around 40% of women struggle with their pelvic floor? So why, in an age where artificial intelligence can run most of our homes, are we still shamed into silence when it comes to pelvic floor dysfunction and rehab? I'm delighted to introduce you to a wonderful client, Lisa. She shares her story of incontinence and wider menopause symptoms and how she just accepted these as someth...

Core strength is just physical right? No, its so much more!  Your core really is your very centre! Its' interaction with the breath,  posture and your internal scaffolding system means that proper core restoration is a personal journey...  not just physical strengthening.  In todays episode I delve into why core restoration is so mentally and emotionally challenging. From taking the first step of...

1 in 4 women are affected by perinatal mental health issues and of those, 20% have suicidal thoughts.  With the pressure and expectations on mums rising coupled with the growing strain on our health system, the theme for this years Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is perfect: Together in a changing world. Please be aware that you may find todays episode emotional distressing and comes wi...

People think that weakness is the only problem that affects the pelvic floor, but in reality holding the pelvic floor and abdominal wall too tight causes SO many problems. It can be a tricky one to unpick, coupled with a fear or disbelief that letting go is really 'OK'!  So, today I build in a simple analogy to help you understand the  muscular and fascial mechanics of why letting go can give you...

Have you heard of the BRAIN acronym? I'm passionate about this, not just with my momma's to be, but for everyone who is travelling the turbulent path of the medical process.   - B enefits - what are the benefits of what you are suggesting?  - R isks - what are the risks ?  - A lternatives... what are they?  - I ntuition - how is my gut feel guiding me?  - N othing - What happens if we do nothing.....

The 3 C's that frequently factor, when I'm talking to women with pelvic floor dysfunction are  1) Comfort - not only of prolapse, but of pessaries and general pelvic cavity comfort.  2) Conditioning - not only how exercise can trigger pelvic floor symptoms, but also how symptoms can be managed (and improved) with effective exercise practice!   3) Confidence - The biggie! Confidence, not only aesth...

Vomiting is never nice at the best of times, but for prolapse and pelvic floor sufferers, it can be especially bad. The significant intra abdominal pressure of vomiting can impose huge pelvic floor strain, espeically to those who are already compromised in this area.  Today I share 5 great tips to help your pelvic floor when vomiting strikes... Engage with you core and pelvic floor Breathe Perinea...

Don’t seem to be able to prioritise your kegel’s or whatever else You need to get done? Women are notorious bad at putting their health and wellbeing needs on an equal footing as others. Today I have an absolute treat for you, as I chat with Anna Burns of Anna Burns Wellness. Anna is Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, who now specialises in helping moms prioritise themselves. So if you are guilty o...

Having a 'weak core' or 'no confidence in my pelvic floor'  is something I hear a lot.  Its impact on daily life can be overwhelming; from not being able to play with the kids, to fear of incidents or just living with chronic pain or discomfort. So, I was delighted to hear how quickly the women on my 6 week programme reported an increase in core confidence.. at only week 3!  Which made me think .....

Today I unpick the 2 most common problems clients tend to report when trying to engage their core correctly:  Mistake 1: Working the Abs too much! Mistake 2: Activating the wrong part of the sling muscle. Mistake 3: Holding the muscles too tight all the time, so it cant effectively contract.   If you are still trying to get the hang of engaging your core then you can access my TOTALLY FREE GUIDE H...

Love the opportunity to set new goals in January ? Is your core and pelvic floor a 2023 goal? Then this is the episode for you!  Today I share my top tips for getting the best out of your pelvic floor mission! Will you let me know which was most useful? *** If you want to grab a last minute space on my 6 Weeks Transform Your Core Programme, here is the link, but hurry, doors close on the 20th Jan!...

As a festive "thank you for listening", in todays episode, I share with you the complete recording of my live preview workshop into my 6 Week : Transform Your Core programme.  This is preview into my philosophy and the approach I take during my 6 week transformation programme, which kicks off January 10th. You'll also get a deep dive insight into your pelvic floor muscles, the core, the breath and...

The combination of food, drinks and change in daily habits really can play havoc on our pelvic floors, so today I explore some simple strategies and tips to help keep your pelvic floor happy over the festive period.  Understand the impact of alcohol and caffeine Fluid intake - manage your drinks in line with what you are doing!  Understand the foods and drinks that are friends and foes!  Know your...

*Highly Explicit Episode* I'm so excited to bring you this very special Episode #21, with the wonderful Bel Di Lorenzo of www.gohddess.com  As a fellow pelvic floor 'obsessee', Bel is all about helping women get the most out of their vaginal muscles through the ancient art of Pompoir.  Why? To improve sexual performance, endurance and ultimately enjoyment! Are you intrigued? I certainly was.  And...

Learning to let go and relax the pelvic floor can be a real 'aha' moment for women. It can also be a moment that defines the start of a healing journey - the realisation of how much they hold on, and how they can start to let go.  Holding the pelvic floor and surrounding tissues tight, can have chronic and unexpected results, including  PF dysfunction... Why? Because an effective muscle is one tha...

How are you feeling? In todays episode, I ask this question, because I really feel that we are all a little worn out and frazzled. Especially women who have really put everyone else first through the global pandemic and then continue to juggle families, businesses, financial pressures and all the rest of it... whilst readjusting to life after the pandemic. And what is the consequence? Sadly it's o...

Colds and Flu are rubbish at the best of times, but if coupled with pelvic floor dysfuNction, it can really bring a whole new dimension to this time of year, making us more leaky and symptomatic of pelvic organ prolapse.  So, grab your hot honey and lemon drink and enjoy my tips to maintain pelvic floor integrity during this pesky time of year.   1) Do everything to well asap! Sounds daft, but pri...

Todays episode is inspired by a conversation that comes up frequently in my core classes - feet!  I nearly always start each of my classes with activation of the feet and a conscious alignment of the whole foot, ankle, knee and hip, right up to the core. Some people find this a frustrating distraction from just cracking on with the 'core' work  and struggle to see the subtle but significant impact...

Does your pelvic floor disagree with your yoga routine? If so, you are not alone! Many women report leaking, feelings of vaginal heaviness and other prolapse symptoms, as well as back problems during or after their yoga session.  Do not panic; in todays episode I explore how we can work with our bodies to improve how it feels and performs during your yoga session... with the caveat that I am so no...

Well, after a crazy summer hols indulging in my wonderful peeps (aged 3 and 9yrs) they are finally back in their usual school routine and  I'm so refreshed and ready for action!  And whilst taking a big sigh of peace and uninterrupted focus , i realised the vital piece that is missing in so many women's journey to pelvic floor restoration.  ... so put down the laundry, grab a cuppa, put your feet...

"I'm too young to have a prolapse" is what I often hear when clients talk to me about their diagnosis. And this is usually shrouded in shame, guilt, fear and a lack of good information about what to do.  Prolapse is thought to affect nearly a third of all women, at some point in their lives.  Childbirth, no. and babysize, birth intervention, menopause, chronic constipation, waist: hip ratio and hy...

Antenatal education is something that most women experience to varying degrees during pregnancy. It's also something that varies greatly in terms of depth, quality and opinion.  In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by ex-midwife Zoe Findlay, who is so passionate about antenatal education, that she left her career in the NHS to start up her own business, educating expectant mums and their pa...

Welcome to episode 12 with my fantastic guest and 3 Step Rewind Practitioner, Karen Williams.  Trauma, particularly birth trauma, can affect our bodies and our minds in so many different and unexpected ways. From early days baby bonding, through to returning to intimacy and pelvic floor dysfunction... trauma really can impact deep into our lives, way beyond the day and moment it happened. In today...