The Vocal Pelvic Floor with Dr. Ginger Garner

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor , I’m sharing something deeply personal—my 36-year journey to finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. It hasn’t been an easy road, and honestly, I hesitated to tell this story for a long time. But I’ve realized how important it is to speak up, not just for myself but for everyone navigating the pain, misdiagnosis, and gaslighting...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Nathali Zamora, a first-generation Salvadoran Honduran Latina and passionate advocate for Latinas and menstruating individuals living with endometriosis. Diagnosed at 21, Nathali shares her powerful story of navigating the healthcare system, overcoming cultural barriers, and building community through advocacy. From her work with Latinas Con Endo and the Endo...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Shannon Cohn—filmmaker, attorney, and social advocate—joins the show for an in-depth conversation about her groundbreaking work in women’s health advocacy. Shannon discusses her PBS documentary Below the Belt , executive-produced by Hillary Clinton, Senator Orrin Hatch, and Rosario Dawson, which reframes endometriosis as a critical social justice issue. S...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating life with endometriosis can feel like an uphill battle, filled with misdiagnoses, frustration, and pain. For Katie Boyce, a board-certified patient advocate and consulting chemist, this journey has fueled a mission to educate, empower, and inspire. In this deeply moving episode, Katie shares her story of resilience, advocacy, and finding purpose through her own experien...

Send us Fan Mail Medical gaslighting in endometriosis is based on a long history of racism, sexism, and lack of scientific research and support for women. Dr. Maria Rovito, PhD, is doing the hard work of diving deep into the history so that our medical community can learn from our past and do better in the future. It turns out that a lot of our misunderstanding of endometriosis and lack of appropr...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine suffering for 25 years, being bounced between specialists, misdiagnosed, and dismissed, only to finally receive a diagnosis that explains decades of pain, fatigue, and frustration. That’s the story of Emma Jack, a sport and orthopedic physiotherapist from London, Ontario, who opens up about her journey with endometriosis in this powerful episode. Emma shares the raw realit...

Send us Fan Mail Among the many myths that need busting in healthcare, endometriosis is not endometrium ranks high on the priority list. The Vocal Pelvic Floor Podcast has been lucky enough to have Dr. Sallie Sarrel for a second time on this podcast. This episode is all about the unfortunately common journey for most women navigating this disease, but it’s also about hope for what’s possible with...

Send us Fan Mail It can take 7-12 years (on average) to get an accurate endometriosis diagnosis. Which means an outrageously large number of women are struggling to get real solutions to their complicated and varied symptoms which are negatively impacting the quality of their lives on a daily basis. Heather Guidone is one of the women who struggled to get the answers she needed, but after getting...

Send us Fan Mail Why you NEED to the Voice to Pelvic Floor Connection. This is the final episode of the Summer of Self Care Season and Dr. Ginger focuses both on how to set boundaries to get the rest you need AND teaches you how to test your core and pelvic floor connection. It's not too late to practice self-care this summer. Check out the final episode of season 3 and start exercising your...

Send us Fan Mail If you've gotten confused from social media about whether to kegel or not to kegel, you are not alone. Recently, controversy has grown around Kegel exercises and Dr. Ginger Garner thought it was time to help clear the air around this topic. And, to be frank, the truth is rather simple. Should you be doing kegels? It depends.  There are so many factors to consider, which will...

Send us Fan Mail What do the evenings have in common? This is the common time for sleep and sex. Unfortunately, if you can’t sleep well and you have pain with sex, you’re unlikely to enjoy your nights. This podcast episode addresses these all too common problems and puts you on the right path to solving them. When we can finally sleep deeply for 7-9 hours most nights and sexual endeavors are fun a...

Send us Fan Mail Gut health isn't a new topic of conversation for most of us. But did you know that it's connected to both your mental health and your pelvic health? Dr. Ginger Garner is filling in the gaps to our community knowledge about how our body is connected. In this episode, she focuses on your mental health, pelvic health, and even your sexual health, by examining it's conn...

Send us Fan Mail If you are still struggling to find relief to your vocal or pelvic floor problems, listen to this episode to find out why. Ginger covers all things related to STRESS and teaches you how to identify your triggers, so you can finally deal with them.  And stop the cycle of pain and dysfunction from your voice to your pelvic floor. Why? Because it’s truly impossible to thrive when you...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about helping you to become a stress management maven! If you struggle with past trauma, you will likely also have vocal problems. We'll talk about it all in this episode, BUT we'll also go through a meditation to begin to help you process the trauma and start on your path to health. At this end of this episode, you should feel a little bit lighter, m...

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious how your life might change if your voice was stronger? If you are a woman and you feel like your voice is underappreciated or strained, listen to this episode to learn the 4 often overlooked steps that just might transform your voice AND your health/life. But here are a few hints: you’ll learn what REAL self care is, how to cultivate a relaxation response WHILE spe...

Send us Fan Mail “Everyone wants a great sex life and no back pain, right? Did you know they’re related? How is that possible? Through sound.” In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner shows us the importance of the voice to pelvic floor connection for improving sexual health and back pain. This is the 3rd installment of the N.A.P. meditation series, with all the focus on “P”. “P” stands for pitching or...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to be heard? Do you ALSO struggle with pelvic floor issues? Then you’ll want to listen to this part 2 episode of the NAP meditation. We’ll focus on the A for Apposition, which guides you through optimal breathing pattern and movement of your ribs. When we optimize our breath, we can optimize our whole body health. You’ll experience changes in both your pelvic floor...

Send us Fan Mail In many ways, self care has been oversold and poorly understood over the past decade. What if real self care was different? What if taking care of yourself was actually the foundation for a better experience of health and life? We believe it is and this season is all about showing you what real self care is all about. We start it off in this episode with the N.A.P. meditation. Mor...

Send us Fan Mail Do you depend on your voice? Do you enjoy your pelvis working correctly - for everything from sexual function to core strength? Then Season 3 of the Living Well Podcast is for YOU! This season is all about Unlocking Peak Performance and learning how Voice to Pelvic Floor Self-Care is essential for whole health. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ginger and Susan Clinton and in a powerful and enlightening episode as they delve into the crucial topic of ending medical gaslighting in women's health and pelvic health. Susan is a board-certified physical therapist with expertise in orthopedic and women's health, who shares her incredible journey from traditional clinics to entrepreneurial ventures, emphasizi...

Send us Fan Mail T his is the second interview between the fantastic Dr. Lakeischa and Dr. Ginger. They dive deep into the challenges women face during perimenopause and how it impacts not just their physical health, but also their emotional well-being. They highlight how similar perimenopause and postpartum phases of life can be, and through their candid conversation, they shed light on the impor...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Dr. Ken McGee, pelvic health PT, as we dive into the world of gender-affirming care in physical therapy and pelvic health. Dr. McGee shares their expertise on pelvic health needs in the LGBTQIA+ community, discussing topics such as transgender care, pelvic pain, top and bottom surgeries, and the voice to pelvic floor connectio...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Dr. Ginger sits down with the inspiring journalist, Josie Cox about her most recent book, Women Money Power.  In this conversation, we get a sneak peak into her book regarding the cultural factors and influences that have lead to why women on average make 82-86 cents for every dollar that a man does in today’s society. And with more knowledge, we have the p...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Di Wu “Woody” is uniquely qualified to help men with pelvic pain as an orthopedic surgeon turned physical therapist. His knowledge and experience are vast and by utilizing mindfulness and a simple means of qualifying his patient’s impairments, he can help men achieve dramatic improvements without the need for surgical interventions. Male pelvic pain or impairments are often hi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of being dismissed by healthcare professionals when it comes to your endometriosis symptoms? Join us for an eye-opening interview with Dr. Ken Sinervo, a renowned gynecologic surgeon and expert in endometriosis care. In this perpetually informative podcast episode, Dr. Sinervo shares his personal journey and dedication to advancing surgical techniques for pelvic pain...