The Pelvis Project Podcast

Let’s talk about the latest “shiny object” in the world of pelvic health: fancy chairs and high-priced devices promising to “fix” your pelvic floor, with the push of a button.  In today’s conversation, we’re getting a littttle spicy, and spilling some major pelvic floor truth bombs. Honestly, these “quick fix” solutions (like the Emsella chair, aka the Kegel chair), just DON’T sit well with us. Wh...

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Leen Awad to the podcast today! Dr. Leen Awad is a board-certified internal medicine doctor and lifestyle medicine physician who helps high-functioning women in their 30s and 40s take control of their health before midlife hits.  She specializes in disease prevention, hormone shifts, energy, and the body changes that often show up during perimenopause. Dr. Leen also t...

With June being Men’s Health Month, we’re continuing the conversation with a topic that impacts far more men than you might think: life after a prostatectomy. Whether it’s due to prostate cancer, elevated PSA levels, or other health concerns, prostate removal is a MAJOR event, and the physical and emotional recovery can be just as significant.  In today’s conversation, we’re discussing what men re...

In honor of Men’s Health Month, we wanted to shine a light on something that doesn’t get nearly enough air time: men’s pelvic health.  While pelvic floor dysfunction is more commonly talked about in women’s health spaces, we’re seeing more and more male patients in our clinics. Most of them have waited months (or even years) before getting support. That has GOT to change! In today’s conversation,...

We’re excited to welcome Paige Genova back for our Part 2 conversation on pain reprocessing therapy, neuroplasticity, and the nervous system’s role in pelvic health! Paige Genova is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, all about whole-person wellness in pelvic health. Paige is a fellow mama, clinician, and business owner/founder of Vital Pelvic Health in Ohio. Pa...

We’re excited to welcome Paige Genova back to the podcast! Paige Genova is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, all about whole-person wellness in pelvic health. Paige is a fellow mama, clinician, and business owner/founder of Vital Pelvic Health in Ohio. In today’s conversation, we explore a cutting-edge approach: pain reprocessing therapy. As the only pelvic he...

Chronic pain can feel like an endless loop, but understanding why it’s happening can make all the difference!  In today’s conversation, we dive into the truth about chronic pain, neuroplasticity, and how our bodies and minds can sometimes get stuck in a cycle that amplifies discomfort and fear. We see this often with the clients in our practices; the very real physical AND emotional challenges tha...

Today’s episode is a SPICY one, as we’re covering a bit of a ‘taboo’ topic: SEX! In today’s conversation, we’re breaking taboos and gaining awareness on the clitoris, female pleasure, sexual health, and more. Unfortunately, there is still such a lack of research and education regarding the female body; all of it is shrouded in mystery and misinformation in our society. Thankfully, we’re finally un...

Something that’s often overlooked but crucial to our health and well-being… POOPING! This is a topic we’re both passionate about, because we know how impactful pooping (and, well, not pooping) can be on your everyday life.  In today’s conversation, we’re discussing why pooping shouldn’t be a struggle. Dealing with constipation (whether you’re a child or adult), can be extremely difficult, and it’s...

Something that’s been popping up a lot for both of us in our practices recently is this idea about certain exercises being ‘bad’ for you. We’re often asked if you should avoid exercise due to ‘XYZ’. We really wanted to break down some misconceptions and share our thoughts in this episode! In today’s conversation, we’re discussing the concept of ‘moving confidently’, and what exercise safety in pel...

We’re incredibly honored to welcome an amazing guest, Taylor Rains, onto the podcast today! Taylor Rains is the Founder and CEO of The Social Collective, a digital marketing agency. With a Master's in Organizational Leadership, she is passionate about empowering others. A dedicated advocate for survivors of abuse and sex trafficking, she balances her career with family life, being married to...

Today’s episode is featuring Roxi SOLO - she’s taking the reins for this one, and answering some listener questions! In today’s conversation, Roxi is diving into a pelvic health Q&A session. She’s addressing topics surrounding pelvic floor relaxation, correct posture while holding your kids, key considerations for pelvic floor changes post-hysterectomy, what movement and posture can look like...

Today’s episode topic is one of our favorites to discuss, and one of the biggest reasons as to WHY we started our podcast: imperfect wellness. Wellness isn’t about striving for ‘perfection’, but rather, embracing balance, self-compassion, and realistic goals in our mental, physical, and emotional health.  Even though NOBODY is perfect, it can be super easy to fall into the all-too-familiar ‘compar...

We’re honored to welcome an amazing guest, Bill Taylor, onto the podcast today! Bill Taylor has been a Physiotherapist for almost 40 years, with over 25 years experience in the treatment of pelvic dysfunction. He is widely recognized in the UK (and internationally), as being one of the leading pelvic health physios, who also specializes in male pelvic floor dysfunction. He works full-time in male...

We’re excited to be kicking off 2025 with an incredible guest, Maureen Francois, for today’s episode! Maureen Francois is a wife, mom of 4 daughters, licensed therapist based in Salina, KS, and the co-owner and founder of Wild Hope counseling therapy practice. Maureen has a love for maternal mental health; she is passionate about helping women discover their resilience, and manage their depression...

It’s hard to believe, but this is our final episode of 2024! As we’re wrapping up the year, we wanted to share a kind of a ‘recap’ of what life has been like lately. In today’s conversation, we’re reflecting on 2024, and the hope we have for a fresh, new year ahead.  Like many of you, we’ve also experienced the ups and downs the holiday season brings. It’s super easy to get caught up in the ‘compa...

Today’s episode isn’t the *most* exciting topic to talk about (especially if it’s something you’ve experienced personally), but it’s a big one! Pelvic organ prolapse (commonly referred to as ‘prolapse’), is often misunderstood. Prolapse can feel like a ‘scary’ word..but it doesn’t have to be a scary reality for you!  In today’s conversation, we’re talking about pelvic prolapse, and what the variou...

Today’s episode topic is one that’s cropped up quite a bit recently for both of us, so we knew we had to dive into it here! In today’s episode, we’re discussing why one pelvic floor visit isn’t enough, and the importance of consistent care. We’re sometimes asked if coming in for *one* visit and doing the follow-up care on your own will work, but the truth is..it won’t.  The comprehensive nature of...

Today’s episode is covering a pretty hot topic - menopause! As women, we will ALL be experiencing menopause at some point in our lives, so it’s exciting to see it *finally* getting the attention it deserves. As pelvic floor physical therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative effects of pelvic floor muscle training, combined with vaginal moisturizers. In today’s episode, we’re talking abou...

For this episode, we wanted to take some time and share some reflections on our journey as pelvic floor physical therapists!  Recently, we both helped at the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor 1 course, which is basically the ‘intro’ course for anyone looking to learn more about pelvic floor therapy. This was actually hosted at Megan’s clinic, Kansas Pelvic Health, for the first time - we had so mu...

Before we get into today’s topic, we have to share something exciting... We just hit our ONE year anniversary with the podcast (yep, our podversary)!! This last year has been a fun one - we’ve learned a LOT through this process, and have truly enjoyed getting to dive deep into topics that we’re passionate about. We’re so grateful for this space, and we hope you’ve learned a thing (or two) about pe...

Our main focus for today’s episode is painful intercourse - specifically, the conditions known as vaginismus and dyspareunia. We treat both of these super often in our clinics, and we know it is very common for women to suffer in silence when they’re experiencing one (or both) of these.  Fortunately, vaginismus and dyspareunia are very treatable, but there are some key differences as to what they...

Today’s episode is covering a topic that is often overlooked, but definitely impacts you more than you think! Yep..we’re talking about the power of your MINDSET, and how it really can ‘make or break you’ as you’re trying to heal. In today’s conversation, we’re discussing why mindset matters, and how shifting perspectives can empower healing. Mindset is a crucial piece of your healing journey, and...

When you think of pelvic floor therapy, chances are you also think of stress urinary incontinence (aka urinary ‘leakage’). This is probably the most widely-known (and definitely most common) issue associated with pelvic floor therapy, and it’s something we are very familiar with as pelvic floor therapists! Unfortunately, there are quite a few myths surrounding this topic, so we wanted to debunk th...

Did you know that the health of your feet can majorly impact your pelvic floor function?? Yep..it’s totally a thing! We've seen how impactful this can be when working with patients, so we’re excited to share more about the fascinating link between foot movement and pelvic health in today’s episode. Your feet can greatly affect your pelvic health and its overall function, so improving your foo...