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Latest Episodes:

Ep 75: Stop Overthinking! Here's why (and how)... Aug 11, 2021

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An essential message for ALL of my listeners: learn the basics, and then get out of your head and into your body. How to stop overthinking your pelvic health... You've got this, and I've got you!

Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree
Interested in my highest level of coaching? Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend

Ep 74: Rewriting Old Stories to Reduce Prolapse and Bladder Leakage Aug 04, 2021

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This interview with Sharon Oakley is pure gold. She shares her story of postpartum bladder leakage (and ultimately, prolapse), and how this led her to feeling like her vagina was "broken." Sharon was able to identify old stories and limiting beliefs that were holding her back, and rewrote them in a way that propelled her forward to health. With tools such as journaling and reframes, Sharon was able to resolve a majority of her pelvic floor concerns and is now living an active life with her husband and son.

Links:

Connect with Sharon on Instagram, @pelvic_floored
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree
Interested in my highest level of coaching? Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend

Ep 73: How Megan Resolved Prolapse and Got Back to Fitness without Fear Jul 28, 2021

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Megan fixed her prolapse, lost 120 pounds, and got back to the exercises she loves WITHOUT FEAR!

Videos and resources Megan used to help her recovery process:

Lift (get the first week for free!): https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Plank progressions: https://youtu.be/_DWsjXGkJbI
Low-impact cardio playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDputRBPsHFRlDR7sQZ081jB6WVM8E465
Canned food workout: https://youtu.be/Jk2mtghkgFc
Running tips: https://youtu.be/8EMAKxg3wes

Megan's story is based on her own personal experience with resolving prolapse at-home. As with any exercise/wellness program, please understand that everyone is different and will respond differently to the exercises and information presented. Results are not guaranteed, and the information provided in this interview (and in all FemFusion/Vibrant Pelvic Health programming) are NOT to be used as a substitute for individualized medical evaluation and treatment. Consult with a healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness program.

Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree
Interested in my highest level of coaching? Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
My book: https://amzn.to/2KoWj7k

Ep 72: How Mind-Body Medicine Relieved Scarlett's Prolapse Jul 21, 2021

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I'm so thrilled to have Scarlett on the show today, one of the founding members of my Transcend program. Scarlett's prolapse is now 90% resolved and in this interview she shares: her daily energy practice (and how she fits it into her busy life), how she was able to get to the root of her pelvic tension issues (and recognize and release these root-cause issues), and how she faced her fears of speaking and was the FIRST ONE to dive into our Transcend Voxer group... and the surprising implications this had on her overall health (including her pelvic health).

Links:

Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Ep 71: From Science Minded to Open Minded w/ Beth and Bri Jul 14, 2021

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You might want to listen to this one twice! Beth Basham and I discuss why the most important tool for health and healing isn't your diet or exercise plan, but it's what's going in between your ears... In your BRAIN. Your conscious mind, AND your subconscious mind! Beth shares her own personal journey with food/diet and body image, and we make connections throughout the episode to pelvic health so that you can apply some of these takeaways to your own life. Ultimately, Beth and I want you to to partner with your body rather than working against it. Enjoy this conversation!

Links:

Beth's free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707149683454049
Connect with Beth on Instagram: @healthybydesignrd
Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Ep 70: "This Now Moment" Walk (A Technique for Practicing Presence) Jun 30, 2021

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I hope you'll try a "this now moment" walk for yourself... It's a GORGEOUS practice!

Links and resources:

Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Please subscribe so that you never miss a new episode! Thanks for your love, support, and kind reviews. I'm so happy to be able to provide you with this important (often life-changing) information about holistic pelvic health and women's wellness.

Ep 69: Hips-Up Time for Prolapse and a Peek Inside Dr. Bri's Brain May 26, 2021

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Thanks for listening! I'll see you after a short break!

Additional links and resources:

The two episodes mentioned in this show include "Ep 51: Loving your Meridians for Prolapse and Bladder Health w/ Dr. Jannine Krause," and "Ep 64: Even more about me." Scroll through my episode archives to listen!
Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Please subscribe so that you never miss a new episode! Thanks for your love, support, and kind reviews. I'm so happy to be able to provide you this important (often life-changing) information about holistic pelvic health and women's wellness.

Ep 68: Menopause, Medical Decisions, Self-Advocacy, and Hindsight w/ Keldie May 19, 2021

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Links and resources:

Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Ep 67: Creative Care for Pelvic Pain w/ The Pelvic Whisperer (Therawand and Electrical Stimulation) May 12, 2021

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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness month, and I'm continuing our pain series with Elizabath Makous, AKA "The Pelvic Whisperer." Even if you don't have pain, if you appreciate creativity, bio-individuality, and getting to the ROOT of an issue, then you're going to love this interview. Elizabeth shares:

How to find a great physical therapist
The importance of differential diagnosis (in PT) and of creating individualized treatment plans
How Elizabeth helped design and refine Therawand tools for pelvic pain relief at-home
The importance of getting to know your body and how to listen to your tissues
Some very intimate tips about how to use tools (such as Therawand) and how to reduce fear around self-treatments and intercourse
Elizabeth's electrical stimulation protocol: how it's unique, and when your therapist can begin using it with you
The importance of patience in your healing journey (as Elizabeth states, "if you're not better in 5 visits, it doesn't mean you've failed therapy. It takes a while for a patient to get a whole program that will work for them.")
The importance of using support systems such as a great physical therapist AND home treatment options (like Therawand, FemFusion programs, etc) so that you can go home and not feel helpless
Her overarching message of hope: don't give up!!!

Elizabeth's contact info and links:

Elizabeth Makous, MSPT, CLT, PRPC, CES
Coordinator of Henry Mayo Hospitals Pelvic Health and Lymphedema Programs
Email: emakousthepelvicwhisperer@gmail.com
Website: www.pelvicwhisperer.com
www.therawand.com for the tools we discussed (note: I have the V-wand!)

Additional Links:

Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

Ep 66: Manual Therapy for Pelvic Pain w/ Maeve Whelan May 05, 2021

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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, and we're kicking things off with Physiotherapist Maeve Whelan, MSc, MISCP, founder of Milltown Physiotherapy in Dublin, Ireland. With 30 years of experience, Maeve has a real passion for (and expertise in treating) pelvic pain. This conversation is IDEAL for any woman with pelvic pain, and/or any physical therapist who treats patients with pain. We discuss:

What gives that "WOW FACTOR" (BEFORE AND AFTER) to pelvic floor pain treatment
How physios can tell the difference between vulvodynia, "vaginismus," hypertonic pelvic floor, and pudendal neuralgia by the feel of the pelvic floor
Why treating pelvic floor muscle tension rectally is often the BEST and most effective approach
How long does it take to relieve pelvic pain symptoms? ...And the importance of being REALISTIC when it comes to treatment time...
What to expect from a manual exam on the first visit to your physio
Types of manual techniques your physio might employ, and also techniques that you can do at home on your own
The use of a Gua Sha tool for perineal release
...And so much more!

Maeve's contact info and links:

Website: https://milltownphysiotherapy.com
Informational website with exercises and more: https://pelvicphysiotherapy.com
Learn Maeve's specific breathing technique called SNIFF, FLOP AND DROP: https://pelvicphysiotherapy.com/pelvic-floor-release

Additional Links:

Learn more about Transcend (and join the waiting list): https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/transcend
Find me on Instagram @vibrantpelvichealth, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com
Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth
Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree

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