Penny Petersson
The Pelvic Power Podcast
*A lifestyle and pelvic healing podcast for people living with pelvic pain who want tools, support, and a space to feel seen.*Each episode blends practical guidance with nervous system support, mind-body practices, and empowering conversations. You’ll hear stories, tips, and real-life insights from experts and people just like you — so you feel less alone and more equipped to navigate pain, intimacy, daily life, and your next steps in healing. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review!
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Episodes
89. The Power of Your Breath for Pelvic Health 09.07.2026 13:26
In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I talk about one of the most powerful tools you carry with you every single day: your breath. Let's dive into: why your breath plays such an important role in pelvic health and pelvic floor function how your diaphragm, rib cage, and pelvic floor move together why 360° breathing matters more than simply "belly breathing" simple breathing cues...
88. A New Month to Romanticize Your Life 02.07.2026 17:23
In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I invite you to step into a new month with intention, softness, and a little more magic. Together, we explore: using the energy of a new month as a gentle reset journaling on how you want to feel and what you want to invite in finding more glimmers, joy, and beauty in everyday life creating rituals and spaces that feel aligned with you using vision boar...
87. Working Out with Pelvic Pain: How to Support Your Body 25.06.2026 25:18
In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I dive into one of the most common questions I gets: How do you stay active while living with pelvic pain? Let's talk about: how to move your body while honouring your pelvic pain why warming up, mobility, and recovery matter more than you think the role of breath during exercise and strength training hydration, sleep, and nervous system support for...
86. Healing, Self-Love & the Inner Child 18.06.2026 16:13
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I share a vulnerable reflection on healing, self-love, and the deeper work that can emerge when living with pelvic pain. Dive into: the layers of healing that reveal themselves as we continue doing the work connecting with your inner child and what they may need from you today vulnerability, self-worth, and learning to show yourself more g...
85. This Is Your Sign 11.06.2026 14:00
Welcome back! This is another "This Is Your Sign" episode - where you will not know what the episode is about until you press play. I love signs, and sometimes you never know what you might need in that given moment. I hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to tag me in your IG stories listening to the episode on your walk, while making dinner, in the bath - whatever you may be doing!...
84. What Are You Doing Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For? 04.06.2026 13:58
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we explore the small choices we make every day — and how they can shape how we feel tomorrow, next week, and even next year. Let's dive into: • supporting yourself when motivation feels low • the difference between honoring yourself and holding yourself back • small daily habits that can support your nervous system and pelvic pain • us...
83. You Just Got Diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus: Now What? 28.05.2026 27:27
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I respond to a message I received from someone in the community who had just been diagnosed with lichen sclerosus — this episode is what I would have done if I was just diagnosed with LS. This episode is a reminder that: things can get better… and there are many ways to support yourself along the way. Today we dive into: small ways to supp...
82. What If Pleasure Isn’t About the End Goal? 21.05.2026 14:16
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I share a personal reflection on pleasure, healing, sensation, and what it means take your time and feel. Today we dive into: reconnecting with pleasure after surgery and pelvic pain thoughts on pleasure in overall life slowing down and actually experiencing your body the nervous system side of intimacy and sensation and how to invite more...
81. Returning to Yourself: Small Ways to Support Your Pelvic Pain 14.05.2026 23:58
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we talk about surgery, travel, and feeling disconnected from yourself — and the small ways you can reconnect with your body again. Together, we explore: how stress, travel, surgery, and life can impact your body and nervous system the small daily practices that can help you feel more grounded and supported using the Pelvic Relief Bingo Car...
80. Living with Lichen Sclerosus: Advocacy & Hope with Kathy Ruiz-Carter (Part 2) 07.05.2026 25:07
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we continue the conversation with Kathy Ruiz-Carter — exploring what it really looks like to feel supported, empowered, and less alone on your journey with lichen sclerosus. Together, we explore: how to support someone living with lichen sclerosus (and why it matters more than you think) navigating vulnerability in relationships and openin...
79. Living with Lichen Sclerosus: Finding Support & Answers with Kathy Ruiz-Carter (Part 1) 30.04.2026 26:39
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we are joined by Kathy Ruiz-Carter , co-founder of the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network, for an open and honest conversation about living with lichen sclerosus. In today's episode we talk about: what it can feel like to navigate this condition in the beginning the experience of not feeling heard or supported why getting the right info...
78. After Surgery: Pain, Emotions & What I Didn’t Expect 23.04.2026 18:28
Welcome back, lovely! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I share a real and unfiltered reflection after my recent surgery. This is more than just a physical update, it’s an emotional one! I open up about what the experience was actually like, from the moment I went in for the procedure to the days following, where everything started to settle. This episode touches on: the emotional weigh...
77. Chronic UTIs, IC & Bladder Healing with Mary Cotter 16.04.2026 39:46
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I sit down with Marry Cotter, a chronic UTI and interstitial cystitis (IC) survivor turned nutritionist, for an open and honest conversation about bladder health. Mary shares her personal journey of being told her symptoms were “normal,” navigating confusing diagnoses, and eventually discovering a different path forward. Together, we talk...
76. My Upcoming Surgery: Pain, Pleasure & Healing 09.04.2026 17:12
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast , I share a personal update as I prepare for an upcoming surgery (that has now happened) — and I open up about what’s coming up for me in the process. Today we talk about: what led me to this decision what I'm hoping for when it comes to pain and healing my thoughts around sensation, pleasure, and reconnecting with my body and how I...
75. Pelvic Floor Relaxation: A Gentle Way to Open & Expand 01.04.2026 23:12
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we’re stepping into a new month with a gentle and supportive theme: Blossom & Open. Download the new Pelvic Relief Bingo Card here - for free! Inspired by the shift into spring, this episode invites you to explore a softer way of relating to your pelvic floor — one that focuses on ease, expansion, and connection. Inside this episode, y...
74. Pelvic Pain & Emotions: Why Feeling Matters 26.03.2026 12:04
Welcome back, baby! In this episode we continue the conversation around stress, the nervous system, and pelvic pain — and explore an important piece that often gets overlooked: Feeling your emotions. When we talk about nervous system regulation, it’s easy to think that we should always be trying to calm down, relax, or feel better. But true regulation isn’t about bypassing what’s uncomfortable — i...
73. Follow the Breadcrumbs: Finding Magic in Your Healing 19.03.2026 19:24
Welcome back, you lovely human! What if the small moments, the random interactions, the unexpected invitations… weren’t random at all? What if they were breadcrumbs? This episode is about learning how to notice and follow those subtle signs — the ones that gently guide you, support you, and open doors you didn’t even know were there. Inside this episode, we talk about: what it means to follow “the...
72. Why “Just Relax” Isn’t the Answer for Pelvic Pain 12.03.2026 20:04
Welcome back, lovelyI! f you live with pelvic pain, chances are you’ve heard some version of this advice before: “Just relax.” But if it were that simple, you would have done it already. This episode is a reflection on the deeper layers of pain: stress, nervous system regulation, emotions, life experiences, and the ways our bodies hold onto what we’ve been through. Inside this conversation, we tal...
71. Habit Stacking for Pelvic Pain: Making Support Easier 05.03.2026 19:53
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we’re talking about something so simple — and so powerful: habit stacking. Because let’s be honest… sometimes we forget to moisturize, forget our treatments, skip the stretches, or just don’t feel like doing the things that support our pelvic health. Not because we don’t care, but because we’re human. This episode is about making pelvic ca...
70. Lichen Sclerosus: When the Skin Looks Fine But You’re Still in Pain (Part 2) 26.02.2026 25:31
Welcome back! In Part 2 of this conversation with Jaclyn from The Lost Labia Chronicles, we dive into one of the most confusing and frustrating experiences people with lichen sclerosus face: Being told “your skin looks great” — while you’re still in pain. Jaclyn is the Director of The Lost Labia Chronicles, a knowledge-sharing hub for evidence-based lichen sclerosus information and peer support. S...
69. Lichen Sclerosus: The Questions Everyone Is Asking (Part 1) 19.02.2026 22:50
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast , Jaclyn , the voice behind The Lost Labia Chronicles , is joining us for the first part of a two-part conversation all about living with lichen sclerosus. Jaclyn is the Director of The Lost Labia Chronicles, a knowledge-sharing hub for evidence-based lichen sclerosus information and peer support. She is also a content creator, executive...
68. Living with Pelvic Pain: Self-Love & Goddess energy 12.02.2026 20:56
Welcome back to another episode! This episode is landing here for you just in time for Valentine's Day! Let's put some focus on You, and how you can make yourself feel extra loved this time of year - whether you're single or not, you are important! If you live with pelvic pain, give yourself permission to: Take yourself on a date Treat yourself like the goddess you are ..and let's...
67. Finding Glimmers for Less Pelvic Pain 05.02.2026 17:49
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast , we explore the idea of glimmers — the small moments that help the nervous system feel safe, present, and supported. Today we dive into: how glimmers support nervous system regulation why noticing safety matters when living with chronic pelvic pain using breath and awareness to reconnect with your body finding small moments of ease in eve...
66. This Is Your Sign 29.01.2026 19:45
Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast, and welcome back to another episode of This Is Your Sign! With these episodes you will not know what it's about until you click play, to make it more magical! ✨ Today we'll talk about: the 5 different ways this is important for pelvic pain how you are so much more than your pain building body awareness in everyday moments suppor...
65. Making Your Pelvic Tools Feel Supportive 22.01.2026 25:25
Welcome back! In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast , we’re talking about how to make working with pelvic tools like dilators and wands feel more supportive, embodied, and human. If you have a set of dilators quietly collecting dust in a drawer (no judgment), this conversation is for you. Rather than focusing on “doing it right,” this episode explores how pelvic floor yoga, breathwork, bod...
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