The Vocal Pelvic Floor with Dr. Ginger Garner

Send us Fan Mail Not to give it all away, but the physical therapy is missing in breast cancer rehab and Susannah Haarman, PT, is on a mission to correct that healthcare and cultural mistake. There are so many ways that physical therapy can help women (and men) who are navigating their breast cancer rehab including lymphedema management, scar tissue management, shoulder rehabilitation and even reh...

Send us Fan Mail In this latest interview, Dr. Ginger Garner interviews the Pelvic PT Doula’s: Dr. Amber Brown and Dr. Joanne Michelle Martin. We get an inside view into an inspiring conversation, where they discuss their experiences as pelvic PT doulas and the benefits of combining physical therapy with doula care in supporting women's health and maternal wellness.  Through this merger, they...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another interview with Dr. Nicole Cozean, founder of Pelvic Sanity in Orange County, CA, Pelvic PT Rising, and co-founder of PelviCon (a national conference on Pelvic Health).  Nicole is an amazing physical therapist who is changing the way we treat people during pregnancy, postpartum, and those who struggle with interstitial cystitis. Nicole shares her own story o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger speaks with Dr. Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, who has a passion for advocating for better healthcare for women. We talk about the reasons why all women need PT/OT services after giving birth and how prenatal PT can be transformative for women during their labor and delivery. We also cover our roles in advocating for better healthcare at the policy level in p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Dr. Sallie Sarrel PT, DPT, to help you learn how to get better care for endometriosis.  Medical gaslighting is rampant in the world of pelvic health and it can take years/decades for someone to properly get diagnosed with endometriosis.  But the problems don’t end there, as most healthcare practitioners are not properly educated abou...

Send us Fan Mail Unfortunately, the healthcare world is rampant with myths around menopause.  Are you interested in navigating this inevitable phase of your life with more ease and less symptoms and suffering? Then you'll want to check out this episode. Dr. Ginger Garner interviews Dr. LaKeischa, MD, who uses functional and integrative medicine with her clients to help them enjoy life and fee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jessica Drummond joins the podcast to discuss all things women's health and the importance of supporting and sustaining women's health. Dr. Drummond is a wealth of knowledge in the field, with extensive experience in women's and pelvic health. She shares insights on integrative and conservative options for various women's health conditions,...

Send us Fan Mail Could environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and forever chemicals be leading to some of your hormonal issues and pelvic pain problems? What if it was increasing your risk for certain cancers?  With 350,000 chemicals globally registered, it’s easy to quickly feel overwhelmed by it all.  But Lara Adler gives you the confidence to make simple changes that can have profound effe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by special guest Dustienne Miller, a physical therapist and yoga teacher extraordinaire. They discuss the intersection of yoga and pelvic health, and how yoga can be a powerful tool for addressing pelvic pain, trauma, and postpartum wellness. They talk about how they both bring yoga into the clinic when working with clients and how mind...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Carrie Pagliano to discuss the world of fitness and physical health for women during the uncertain and overwhelming postpartum phase. While moms often face societal and cultural pressures, Dr. Pagliano emphasizes the need for flexibility and self-compassion, as well as the importance of setting realistic timelines and expectations.  As you’ll l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I finally have the opportunity to talk with the amazing and accomplished author, producer, and photojournalist, Deborah Copaken.  She is a force for good and her writing is beautiful while also creating actual change in the world.  In Deb’s latest book, Lady Parts, she dives into her personal health challenges which continues to resonate with women every week.   W...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger interviews special guest Michelle Lyons, a pelvic health physiotherapist from Ireland, about the often overlooked topic of perimenopause and menopause and how to tackle these phases using a holistic, integrative, and science-based approach. From medical gaslighting to outdated and disproven science, most healthcare providers aren’t equipped to help wome...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jorge Carrillo joins the Living Well podcast to discuss the challenges and complexities of persistent pelvic pain. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, Dr. Carrillo shares insights into the prevalence of pelvic pain, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the need for a biopsychosocial approach to treatment. He also highlights the gaps...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner interviews Dr. Holly Tanner to talk about how to get better pelvic healthcare in this country. The conversation delves into the importance of personalized care and the dangers of medical gaslighting, particularly for women and marginalized communities. They also explore the impact of social media on healthcare, highlighting the need for nuanced a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger interviews Dr. Katherine Sylvester, the founder of Operation M.I.S.T., a groundbreaking initiative that is improving maternal health outcomes. Dr. Sylvester shares her personal journey and the experiences that led her to take the steps to improve maternal health in America. She reminds us how important personalized care is and why it helps to have a tea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger interviews Dr. Sara Reardon, aka ‘The Vagina Whisperer’.  They have an amazing discussion about the importance of advocacy in a women’s prenatal and postpartum care and why Sara found herself in pelvic health therapy and how she started her popular Instagram account, The Vagina Whisperer. Using a fun and informative platform to educate and support women...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am sitting down with Dr. Mary Lou Galantino and Dr. Nicole Stout, who are both really shifting oncology care toward inclusion of integrative services and physical therapy. They are living their passions in a way that is helping our cancer communities and empowering physical therapists and healthcare providers to be better equipped to provide complete and integra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Living Well Podcast, Dr Ginger Garner interviews Diana Florio, a physical therapist and yoga teacher. They discuss the integration of yoga and healthcare, bridging the gap between the two disciplines.  They delve into the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga, as well as the pushback and misconceptions they have encountered in blending yoga and physical th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger interviews Dr. Rebecca Seagraves, a physical therapist specializing in women's health in an unusual location - in the hospital. This brings on the important discussion of rising rates of maternal mortality here in America, AND gives tools and guidance on what we can do to change that. The main way we can do that is by prioritizing postpartum pelvic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Maureen Mason, a physical therapist who spealizes in pelvic health, joins Dr. Ginger to discuss various aspects of pelvic health and how it changes throughout our lives.  Dr. Mason shares her personal journey into pelvic physical therapy and highlights the  benefits of simply getting to know your pelvis.  They discuss common conditions such as urinary incontin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Ginger sits down with Becky Keller, a pelvic PT  to discuss the incredible benefits of low pressure fitness, also known as hypopressives. Becky shares her personal journey with pelvic health and how she discovered the transformative power of low pressure fitness after undergoing a hysterectomy. They delve into the various applications of low pressure fitness,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr.  Ginger interviews Shannon Cohn, filmmaker, attorney, and social impact producer, about her new PBS documentary, "Below the Belt." Shannon shares her personal journey with endometriosis and her motivation to create meaningful change in women's healthcare. They discuss the taboo surrounding endometriosis, gender bias in healthcare, and the need f...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Amanda Olson PT, DPT, PRPC about being a mom and an entrepreneur, the myth of work-life balance, the most challenging part of pelvic health therapy, and how the voice and pelvic floor are connected. Join us for a lighthearted conversation despite the heavy topics we discuss! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the challenges faced by new moms in the realm of mental health and the expectations placed on them to bounce back quickly after having a baby. Our guest, Amanda Hall, Occupational Therapist in Ontario, Canada shares her personal and professional  experiences and discusses how we can all improve healthcare for perinatal and postnatal women and families...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of our second season of this podcast, Dr. Ginger Garner starts off by sitting down with Bonnie Gross and Nancy Boyd, Producer and Director of Lady Parts, the film. The film covers the real life scenario that Bonnie Gross experienced as she tried to find help for her persistent vaginal pain. It's a wonderful conversation which highlights the serious and s...