The Pelvis Project Podcast

If you're preparing for a hysterectomy, you may have spent plenty of time researching the surgery itself. But…what about preparing your body before the procedure?  In today’s episode, we’re diving into why pelvic floor "prehab" can be one of THE most valuable steps you take before surgery. It truly can help you feel more confident, informed, and supported throughout your recovery, t...

Pelvic pain is something many men experience, but very few talk about. In today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation around Men’s Health Month by exploring male pelvic pain. If you’ve ever been told that your tests are “normal”, but you're still experiencing symptoms, this one is for you! Pelvic pain can show up in a variety of ways, but normal imaging and medical testing don’t always...

When we think about pelvic health, the conversation often centers around women: pregnancy, postpartum recovery, periods, or pelvic pain. But...men’s pelvic and sexual health matters too! In honor of Men’s Health Month, we’re opening up about an important (and often overlooked) conversation around men’s sexual wellness. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into a condition called hard flaccid synd...

Perimenopause is something more women are finally talking about, and we are SO happy about that! But…if we’re honest, many of us still feel wildly undereducated about what it actually looks like. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into perimenopause + pelvic health, and what every woman needs to know during this time. The transition to perimenopause can begin in your late 30s or 40s, and it oft...

If you’ve ever brushed off leaking, painful intimacy, constipation, or back pain as “just part of being a woman”, today’s episode is for YOU! We’re sharing some of the most common things we hear from patients every single week as pelvic floor therapists. Just because something is common does not mean it’s normal! Whether it’s peeing when you sneeze after having kids, feeling pressure “down there,”...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything *right* for your health, but…somehow things still feel off?  In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking something we see all the time in our clinics (and have experienced ourselves): when healing efforts quietly turn into hypervigilance.  Instead of helping the body feel safe and supported, constant monitoring, overthinking, and trying to do it all “pe...

We’ve got a fun Q&A episode today, answering some of the MOST common pelvic health questions we hear! From struggling with leaking after having kids, to painful sex, kegels, and more, these are the kinds of questions that sooo many people have, but don’t always feel comfortable asking.  Whether you’re currently dealing with symptoms, or just thinking ahead (especially if you’re planning for pr...

Constipation in kids is SO common. But…if you’re a parent, you know just how quickly things can go off track. Sometimes, all it takes is one painful bowel movement to create fear around pooping. From there, a frustrating cycle can begin. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into constipation in kids. There are plenty of signs to look for, causes for why this is happening, and what real solutions...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and this is a topic that’s incredibly important to us as pelvic health therapists! Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet the average time to diagnosis is still 7–10 years. That delay often leaves women feeling dismissed, confused, and questioning their own experiences when painful symptoms are brushed off as “normal.”  In reality, endometriosis...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a tool we both use in our clinics that more nursing moms deserve to know about: therapeutic ultrasound for clogged ducts and mastitis.  According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Clinical Protocol #36 (revised in 2022), therapeutic ultrasound may be an effective treatment for conditions within the mastitis spectrum. When used early (and really at the...

We’re honored to welcome Sara Skiles to the podcast today! Sara Skiles, CD, CPSC is the owner and Family Care Coordinator at Wichita Doula, and also a certified doula, pediatric sleep consultant, and childbirth educator. Sara is the mother of two teen sons and has extensive training, skills and personal experience in breastfeeding, birth options, comfort techniques, and all facets of infant care a...

Pelvic health is one of those topics that everyone has heard about, but very few people truly understand.  In today’s episode, we’re going back to the pelvic floor basics. We’re breaking down what the pelvic floor actually is, what it does, and why it’s so much more than the dysfunction-based conversations most people are hearing! Our goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported - n...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into nervous system regulation, body resilience, and what we can learn from the Norwegian approach to daily life.  Megan has been exploring the Scandinavian way of living (the Norwegian concept friluftsliv translates to “open air life”). Getting fresh air outside is prioritized (regardless of weather), and discomfort isn’t avoided, but embraced! The simple practice...

As we step into 2026, we wanted to do something a little different with this episode. We’re talking a little less “new year, new you” energy, and more honest reflection.  Instead of piling more onto already full plates, this conversation is about looking at what’s already there! We’re sharing our thoughts on restoring order, optimizing where possible, evaluating our TRUE capacity (not what we *thi...

As this episode airs on Christmas Eve, we wanted to pause and reflect on this season, and on the fact that this podcast has now been part of our lives for over TWO years (truly incredible)! In today’s episode, we’re talking about holiday traditions - why they matter, why they stick with us, and why it’s also okay for them to change and evolve.  We share some of our favorite traditions we grew up w...

The holiday season can feel like a LOT. Between overstimulation, full schedules, travel, chronic illness flares, and more, our bodies pick up far more than we realize.  In today’s episode, we wanted to slow things down and talk about mindfulness. And no…not the “fluffy, clear your mind and float away” kind of mindfulness. More like the REAL, usable version that can help you come back home to yours...

In today’s episode, we’re leaning into gratitude…but not the “fluffy”, toxic-positivity version that may come to mind.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, it felt like the perfect time to explore gratitude as a powerful lens that shapes how we experience our health, our healing, and our bodies! Gratitude isn’t about pretending things are “fine”. It’s about acknowledging what is good, steady, AND...

When we talk about the core, most people think abs.  But...there’s a whole system at play that does WAY more than give you stability or strength! In this episode, we’re breaking down the core canister, along with how strength, stability & the pelvic floor connection come into play. When everything is working well together, your body feels strong, supported, and balanced! If there’s dysfunction...

If you’ve ever felt that sudden, drop-everything-and-run need to pee, you’ve experienced urgency. It’s that powerful message from your body saying it’s time to GO! Urgency itself isn’t a bad thing (because we need that signal). When it becomes unpredictable, frequent, or leads to leakage though? That’s when we move into urge urinary incontinence . In today’s conversation, we’re diving into urgency...

We’re fresh off the 2025 Pelvicon conference and couldn’t WAIT to share some of our biggest takeaways + allll of the wisdom from leading voices in pelvic health! In today’s conversation, we’re sharing our Pelvicon 2025 highlights, takeaways, and why we’re more inspired than EVER to be in the pelvic health space.  From physiology to pain science to the power of lifelong learning, this year’s event...

Today’s episode is a special one: Megan interviews Roxi about her recent birth experience!  Just a couple of weeks ago, Roxi welcomed her third baby into the world, and…her first BOY!  In today’s conversation, Roxi reflects on what it was like preparing for and experiencing this sweet milestone moment. Unlike her first two pregnancies, Roxi admits this one felt much more laid-back (as in, she wasn...

Lichen sclerosus is one of those conditions that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, even though it can have a MAJOR impact on quality of life.  In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down what lichen sclerosus is, what it looks like, and why early treatment makes SUCH a big difference. Lichen sclerosus is not something you want brushed off as “normal.” If left untreated, it can progress to many...

It’s hard to believe, but…we’ve made it to episode 50! We’re super excited to hit this milestone, and couldn’t resist having a little extra fun with this one. In today’s conversation, we’re looking back on some of our favorite moments, unforgettable stories from our clinics, and pelvic floor truths (of course) in this episode.  We’re also answering some of your burning questions that you submitted...

Hip pain is something many women chalk up to “just the way it is” - especially as we move through different seasons of life. But…what if your hips are telling you there’s MORE going on beneath the surface?  In today’s episode, we’re zooming in on why the hip-pelvic floor connection plays a critical role here. Pelvic floor therapy can help tremendously with reducing pain, restoring movement, AND su...

Diastasis recti (DR) is one of THE most misunderstood and frequently asked-about topics in our clinics.  There's a LOT of outdated information floating around about it, so we want to set the record straight with this episode! In today’s conversation, we’re talking about diastasis recti, and why it isn’t just about the “gap” in your abs. It’s really about pressure, tension, and how your core i...