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Ep 65: Bellydance for Pelvic Health and Incontinence Relief w/ Jennifer Sobel Apr 28, 2021

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If you know me, you know that I love hip circles... And so this interview with Jennifer Sobel was a real treat!

Jennifer has been a professional belly dance instructor and performer for 16+ years, and she now educates and empowers women that they don’t need to just accept a weak pelvic floor, bladder leakage or anything less than feeling in love with their bodies and themselves. There is a FUN and empowering solution to pelvic floor strength: belly dance! In this episode, you will learn:

The ”happy accident” that led Jennifer to discover that belly dance naturally strengthens the pelvic floor and can help relieve incontinence.
The scientific research study that shows belly dance to be an effective strategy for strengthening the pelvic floor and relieving stress incontinence. (Yes, they actually did a research study on this in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science!)
The history of belly dance and its connection with preparing a woman for childbirth.
How belly dance movements work and their unique ability to both relax and strengthen the pelvic muscles.
Belly dance as a unique dance form designed for a woman’s body that helps you connect with your inner goddess and feel sexy sensual at any age.

Jennifer Sobel is the founder of The Belly Dance Solution. The Belly Dance Solution provides women with a unique, fun and empowering way to strengthen their pelvic floor. Connect with Jennifer:

Website: www.jennifersobel.com
Belly Dance Solution: http://bit.ly/BriBellyDanceSolution
Feminine Fire: www.femininefireofficial.com
@femininefireofficial on Facebook and IG

Additional links and resources:

My hip circles playlist on YouTube: http://bit.ly/femcircles
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 64: Even more about me! Plus... 3 Things About Your Pelvic Floor That You did NOT Learn in School Apr 21, 2021

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This is a follow-up to "Ep 60: Get to know me!!! Plus... You are SO MUCH MORE than your pelvic floor." Enjoy, and I'd love to hear what YOU didn't learn in school (but you wish you had) about the pelvic floor. Let me know on my socials, or share your thoughts in a review of the show!

Additional 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 63: Sleep Hacks for Perimenopause (and ANYONE who has trouble sleeping!) w/ Karen Shopoff Rooff Apr 14, 2021

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Better sleep improves your life! As Karen Shopoff Rooff states, "Take your sleep seriously. If you think it's going to happen when you're dead, that's going to happen sooner than you want it to." In this fun conversation FULL of actionable advice, you will learn:

Human beings are animals... why we shouldn't forget that!
The two main types of sleep troubles (particularly during perimenopause), and tips to help with both
How to map your own personal sleep schedule and needs (create your own unique "sleep blueprint")
The hormonal double whammy (particularly for women 40 and over) that has caused lots of problems during this stressful time in history
Why alcohol interrupts our sleep
Practical hacks to reduce night-time awakenings and help with night sweats
The best way to rejuvenate (a simple yoga pose) to help you recover if you've had a bad night of sleep

Get in touch with Coach Karen:

https://wellbalancedwomen.com/
Find Karen on Instagram: @wellbalancedwomen

Additional links and resources:

The progesterone cream I use: https://bit.ly/pprcream
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 62: Getting off birth control NATURALLY w/ Dr. Jen Apr 07, 2021

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Dr. Jennifer Roelands (Dr. Jen) is an OB GYN and Health Coach with a specialty in hormone health. Unlike most doctors, she doesn't prescribe pills, but instead focuses on nutrition and lifestyle shifts to balance your hormones naturally! Today, we're talking about ALL THINGS women's health and hormones, with a special emphasis on cycle syncing (learning how to flow with your menstrual cycle harmoniously) and how to transition off of hormonal birth control. Dr. Jen shares:

How to get to know your own cyclical rhythms again
How to exercise and eat during different times of your cycle to support hormone balance
Seed cycling
Sleep hacks
...and so much more!

Dr. Jen's contact info and links:

Website: https://wellwomanmd.com/
Dr. Jen on Instagram: @wellwomanmd

Additional Links:

My interview on Dr. Jen's podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1493932/7775353
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 61: Natural Support for Endometriosis, and Using Your Cycle as Your Superpower w/ Naja Mar 31, 2021

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We're wrapping up Endometriosis Awareness month, but as physical therapist and health coach Naja Chikazunga-Martin and I discuss, endometriosis doesn't end when March is over! It's an issue women deal with YEAR-ROUND. If you suffer from endo (or know someone who does), tune into this awesome conversation. It's not just for women with endo, but for any woman with a menstrual cycle. Naja shares:

How we can use our cycle as our superpower... even with endo!
The importance of "remembering the wins" (remembering what's worked in the past) to retrain the brain and invoke a feeling of confidence and calm that helps SYSTEMWIDE, as well as reducing endo pain
Visceral manipulation and the energetic sense of endometriosis lesions
The importance of rest and routines
How to optimize gallbladder and liver health, support brain function and health, and support digestive health
Why the pelvic system is like a waltz
How to add veggies to your breakfast (try a baked sweet potato with grass-fed butter and cinnamon!)
The power of cinnamon bark (get my moon chocolate recipe! bit.ly/femchoc)
Menstrual protection (does using a pad instead of a tampon or cup help with endo pain?)

Naja's contact info and links:

Dr. Naja Chikazunga-Martin states, "As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Women’s Health and Functional Nutrition Coach (WHNC), and Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC), I use a root-cause approach to improve my clients' health and wellness."
Website: youngwomenhealthyliving.com
Email: naja@youngwomenhealthyliving.com

Additional Links:

Best Exercises and Stretches for Endometriosis | Gentle Pain Relief: https://youtu.be/Y7ZRyBkSLCs
Period Relief Yoga Stretches | 25 minutes for Cramps, Low Back Pain, and PMS: https://youtu.be/bZgBw6mo60c
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 60: Get to know me!!! Plus... You are SO MUCH MORE than your pelvic floor. Mar 24, 2021

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Get to know me (BEYOND the pelvic floor)! This was SUCH a fun episode for me to record. I hope you'll enjoy this rapid-fire Q&A that will give you some insight into my "real life," and (hopefully) will help inspire you to remember all the special little details *about yourself* that you might have temporarily forgotten if you've been wrapped up in thinking about, worrying about, and treating your pelvic health condition.

Links I mention in the show:

2nd pregnancy after prolapse video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cOcxn_Sa14I
The collagen peptides I use and love: bit.ly/femcollagen
FemSquad is part of my Lift program; check it out here: https://bit.ly/liftforfree
Elevate is my meditation course (no longer available, sorry!)
Do you want more Q&A, conversational, and/or "personal" episodes like this one? Let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook

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 59: All About Pessaries for Prolapse w/ Michelle Lyons Mar 17, 2021

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If you're looking for a non-surgical option to manage your prolapse, then a pessary might be just for you. Don't miss this rapid-fire Q&A with physiotherapist Michelle Lyons! We discuss:

Importance of getting fitted and exploring different options/sizes
Are they really a long-term solution? Can they be used indefinitely?
Can they be used just during exercise?
How often do they need to be removed and cleaned?
How do you clean a pessary?
Can you have sex with it in?
Differences between over the counter (i.e. ordering online, by yourself) pessaries vs prescription?
Are pessaries safe during pregnancy?
Are there any risks or dangers of long-term use?
Do they weaken or "overstretch" the tissues or cause any irritation?
Can products such as collagen supplementation, or red light therapy help with tissue health?
Does nutrition help with tissue health?

Visit Michelle online: www.celebratemuliebrity.com

Find Michelle on Instagram: @michellelyons_muliebrity

Additional Links:

https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/blog/prolapse-surgery-alternative-pessaries

Ep 58: Surgery Pre-hab and Rehab (Rectocele Repair Part 2 w/ Kim Vopni) Mar 10, 2021

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If you or someone you love has surgery in your future, take notes during this info-packed "part two" follow-up (note: listen to Episode 57 for part one)! Kim Vopni, AKA "Vagina Coach," shares more about her recent surgery for rectocele repair. Kim reveals:

The importance of minimizing inflammation and self-care + mindset both before and after surgery
The power of affirming words and focusing on positive surgical outcomes
Exactly how she felt going into surgery and coming out of it
Exactly when she started her core restoration exercises (and what she did first)
Why (and when) she started wondering if she'd made the wrong decision ("have I broken my vagina?")
The post-surgical turning point (spoiler alert: it's week 6!)
Why she is passionate about sharing her journey now (providing support and knowledge)
The power of belief, trust, and faith no matter what path you choose
Why worrying is like praying for what you don't want

Links from the show:

The red light therapy device Kim used: https://www.orionrlt.ca/ ...if you use code KVOPNI10 you save 10%
Here is the link to the vSculpt - vFit (US): http://joylux.com/KIMV
vSculpt (Canada): https://ca.vsculpt.com/KIMV
The pelvic brace Kim used in the last week of her recovery: https://www.braceability.com/products/pelvic-support-belt
Kim's blog: https://www.vaginacoach.com/blog
Find Kim on Instagram: @vaginacoach

Additional links and resources:

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 57: Making the Surgery Decision (Rectocele Repair Part 1 w/ Kim Vopni) Mar 03, 2021

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In this powerful episode, you will be invited into a VERY PERSONAL STORY about the long road to rectocele recovery, and why Kim Vopni (AKA "Vagina Coach") ultimately made the decision to undergo surgery for rectocele repair. Kim reveals:

Why she had surgery booked twice and didn't go through with it... Turns out, the third time was a charm!
The internal struggle she experienced as a pelvic health professional
What quality of life items impacted her decision to move forward with surgery
Why this line of conversation needs to be opened up to more women who are on a similar path
Why surgery should never be a first line of defense, but why it's important to remove feelings of shame, guilt, or fear around it if it becomes the best (or necessary) choice

Get in touch with Kim:

Kim's blog: https://www.vaginacoach.com/blog
Find Kim on Instagram: @vaginacoach
DON'T MISS PART TWO, coming March 10, 2021!!! Ep 58: Surgery Pre-hab and Rehab (Rectocele Repair Part 2 w/ Kim Vopni)

Additional links and resources:

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 56: How her prolapse story led to pelvic health awareness and activism w/ Filippa Odevall Feb 24, 2021

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STORIES are how we connect. Sharing our own, personal stories (and listening to stories of others who've "been there") is how we heal. In this fantastic interview with Filippa Odevall, you'll learn about her prolapse journey and the path she has taken toward natural healing, and how it empowered her to — ultimately — help women all over the world.

Filippa Odevall is the Co-Founder of Women Cycles — now MoonRise — a brand new course platform for women's challenges from before puberty to after menopause. Her favorite quote is, "There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself".

You will learn:

Filippa's biggest challenge when she experienced symptomatic prolapse after childbirth
Why options from the health care system can feel so limiting
What she thinks is the *most* important factors to be able to heal
Why healing is not linear (and how to deal with that, emotionally)
How Byron Katie's "The Work" helped with the emotional component of prolapse
What it's been like to start a new business with her husband
Why Women Cycles is "like the Netflix for pelvic health"

Additional Links:

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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