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Ep#41: Beyond The Terms: Female Sexual Health & Menopause with Dr. Lauren Streicher Dec 01, 2022

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Dealing with the change of life for women can be tough. Perimenopause can make you feel anxious, depressed, confused, in pain and everything in between. So how do you tell these symptoms apart and manage them? What can you do to make this journey less stressful and make sure you're taking care of yourself?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher and Marin Cole will interview our guest, Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Lauren is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Her clinical interests include all aspects of women’s health but Dr. Streicher has a particular interest and expertise in menopause and sexual health. In addition to her interest in consumer outreach and education, Dr. Streicher is considered an expert in the academic world. She does research, publishes in the scientific literature, lectures at medical conferences, and devotes significant time to teaching residents and medical students.

In this episode, they will talk about breaking the common myths, misconceptions and misnomers of menopause, sexual health, and postpartum so you can have a better understanding of them, and feel more confident in knowing that your body is doing what it needs to do!

They will touch on such topics as:

Menopause is a time when a woman's reproductive system is changing. It doesn't cause symptoms for everyone, but some women do have menopausal symptoms. It can be a difficult time for women, but it's not something that most of us are prepared for.
It's important to talk to your doctor about what's going on with your body so they can help monitor your progress through perimenopause.
One of the big myths we're always talking about is that people think perimenopause and menopause are the same thing.
Perimenopause is not just the end of your menstruation cycle—it's an extremely important time when your body changes significantly. This can lead to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings and more.
Hormone levels are fluctuating, and it's important to know what you're going through and how it will affect your body so you can take any necessary steps to keep yourself healthy.
Gynecologists, for the most part, are not experts when it comes to menopause. It's not something that it's taught, certainly not in medical school. This is why you'll need a specialist if you want a truly holistic approach to your menopausal health care.
Sexual medicine has its own set of challenges. It's not just about being able to get an erection, or being able to have an orgasm. A lot of women in their twenties and thirties are having problems with libido and intercourse that's painful or difficult.
This is something that women are not being told about—even those who are aware that they might develop some vaginal dryness or maybe some pain with intercourse are not told about this other impact of menopause.
Dryness is not limited just to the vagina. It can also affect a woman's bladder and urethra, making it difficult for her to urinate and even causing incontinence.

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Ep#40: Amanda's Birth Story Part 1 Nov 22, 2022

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Are you a pregnant woman who is expecting a normal delivery? What if something goes wrong during the pregnancy and the baby needs to be delivered via c-section? What should you expect in that situation? What preparations do you need in order to make yourself at ease?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Erica Magruder and Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about the insights into C-sections, how to plan and prepare throughout the process, and what changes you need to prepare yourself for in order to cope with the post-surgery situations.

We will touch on such topics as:

30% of women end up with c-sections. Give yourself time to process what it would be like to allow yourself to be at ease and less anxious.
C-sections are also lifesavers. There are times when a C-section is necessary and unavoidable, and in those cases we need to be prepared for what comes next.
Studies show that listening to music can help you deal with the pain of a c-section. Listening to music is also a good way to pass the time, which can help ease your anxiety about undergoing surgery.
You will be numb from your waist down to your legs for the next 24 hours.
You must have someone supportive by your side in order to help the baby.

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Ep#39: How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles And Experience Better Sex Nov 22, 2022

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Have you ever wondered why your pelvic floor muscles sometimes don't function the way you want them to? How would you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles—so they can work together as a team, especially during intercourse?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to talk about the causes and treatments for a numb pelvic floor muscle during intercourse, and how to exercise your pelvic floor muscles and strengthen them so you can live your life unencumbered by pain or discomfort.

She will touch on such topics as:

The pelvic floor sometimes does not function the way we want it to. Sometimes it's high and tight, sometimes sensitive, which can result in a variety of issues.
The best way to make sure your muscle is ready is to make sure it can contract and relax completely by working on your mobility.
There are many muscles that make up your pelvic floor which can make it difficult to heal and it is the pelvic floor PT’s job to tell you what they’re doing and how they can work together better.
Start improving the pelvic floor functionality with slow exercises.
You can use pelvic wands. Wands can help you maintain your overall joint flexibility, improve your mobility and further stretch the muscles and ligaments after childbirth.
Make sure to prepare the tissues prior to intercourse through stretches, so you can make sure it’s pain-free to avoid friction damage which may lead to trauma.

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Ep#38: Everything You Need To Know About Labor And Birth Preparation with Andrea Simianer Nov 22, 2022

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Being in labor for several hours is one of the hardest things a woman endures in her entire life. Some may not get some sleep for a couple of days due to labor and back pain. As a pregnant woman, what can you do in preparation for labor and giving birth to your child? What are the things that you need to know in order to help yourself feel less anxious?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will interview our guest, Andrea Simianer. Andrea is a wife, and mom to a toddler, a baby in heaven, and one on the way. She is the Children’s Ministry Director at her church, enjoys staying active with her family, and loves trying new foods! She was excited to take the Birth Prep Course with Empower Your Pelvis to help her better prepare her pelvic floor this pregnancy. She truly believes it helps to empower women to feel more confident in giving birth in whatever way they choose, or it happens!

In this episode, Amanda and Andrea will be talking about labor and birth preparation with your husband to help you manage what to expect during delivery and even after birth to regain your strength as soon as possible.

They will touch on such topics as:

Back pain during labor is a common and often painful complaint for expectant mothers. You should remember to get up and walk around as much as possible, which will also help to relieve some of the discomfort.
Have a place where you can start to decide whether you need more exercise or try out different ways to exercise.
It's good to have a small community where you can learn how to prepare for becoming a mother and where you can talk with others who are going through similar experiences. You'll be able to ask questions that are on your mind, get advice from people who have already been through it all, and maybe even make some new friends who can be supportive throughout the process.

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Ep#37: What Is A Pelvic Prolapse and How Do We Deal With It? Nov 22, 2022

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Are there times when your uterus just exudes from your vagina like the cork of a champagne bottle? How can you fight against the effects of this condition and prevent further damage from being done?
This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to talk about how you can handle the struggles of having a prolapse by giving you the tools and information you need to live life to its fullest!

She will touch on such topics as:

Vaginal and c-section birth does have the same risk of Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele).
You don't have to take the necessary steps to build your strength and stability instantly after you give birth.
Grades in Prolapse after giving birth.
Healing can take so long while doing the right activities without pressuring your pelvic floor area.
Every birth and pregnancy is different, but when you experience a prolapse, reach out to the experts who can help you with it.

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Ep#36: Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy: A Compilation of Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Childbirth with Stephanie King Nov 22, 2022

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The due date of your baby is a long awaited day. But it can be full of uncertainty and questions. What do you need to know about pregnancy? How should you prepare for your baby's birth? Who should you turn to? What do you have to prepare for?
Stephanie King is a professional doula, childbirth educator, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast, and creator of the My Essential Birth course. She is a mama to three incredible boys with very different birth stories. She is passionate about supporting moms like you to become confident and empowered so you can have joy when you look back on your birth story.

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher and Marin from the Empower Your Pelvis team will interview our guest, Stephanie Cane. They will be talking about Everything you need to know about giving birth and pregnancy, and how to prepare yourself for this transformation in your life with the knowledge that Stephanie had over the years of helping women during birth.

They will touch on such topics as:

If you are expecting, learning the basics of birth and pregnancy can help prepare you in a practical sense while adding an extra layer of love and excitement to your journey.
Entering into parenthood is like jumping into a pool of unknown with no expectations of what lies ahead.
Knowing the basics of health and wellness before, during and after pregnancy is an essential piece to your puzzle.
The whole process is amazing but for most it holds a lot of mystery. This is in part due to a lack of education and the belief that birth is medicalized and hospital-assisted and therefore not a natural process.
A birth plan is an important part of preparing for the big day. Whether you're planning a home birth or going to the hospital, a birth plan can clarify your wishes and guide the people in your birthing group.The process will be much easier if you have help, especially professional advice from someone who's been through a similar experience before.
Shift your mindset on how you take over your birth. It changes your contractions, your pain tolerance, and how you believe in yourself.
What are the three exercises that are the best preparation that you can have for your body as you just make your pregnancy and your birth more comfortable and easy.

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Ep#35: What It’s Like Being Married To A Pelvic Health Physical Therapist with Brett Fisher Nov 22, 2022

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Choosing physical therapy as a career is very challenging because it is physically demanding. One of the biggest disadvantages of being a physical therapist is that you will be on your feet all day long, lifting heavy patients, and using a variety of muscles you didn't even know you had. But in your private life, how would your husband or wife understand what you do for a living?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher, interviews her husband, Brett Fisher. They will be talking about what it is like to be married to a pelvic health physical therapist and how you can evolve in understanding their career path, which is very opposite to yours.

I will touch on such topics as:

What it’s like to be the husband of a pelvic health physical therapist
Understanding what your partner does will help you have a better understanding of their career.
The evolution of accepting their career path will help you understand why they chose a unique career to help people.

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Ep#34: What Nobody Ever Tells You About Pelvic Floor PT with Tiffani Nov 22, 2022

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When you experience pain and discomfort in your body, do you ignore it? Do you hide the symptoms of that pain with medications so that no one has to know? What if I tell you that those discomforts and pain aren’t normal, and you need to be treated by an expert who can help you enjoy your pain-free life?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher and Marin from the Empower Your Pelvis team will interview our guest, Tiffani. They will be talking about The importance of the pelvic floor in your body’s anatomy, and your overall health and well-being. The more you learn about how this part of your body works, the better equipped you will be to take care of it—and yourself!

They will touch on such topics as:

Your pelvic floor is a very important part of your body. It helps you perform everyday activities, like sitting, standing and even going to the bathroom. But when your pelvic floor starts experiencing discomfort or pain, it can be hard to enjoy life without experiencing those issues.
It's not normal to experience uncomfortable, inconvenient or pain in your pelvic floor, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation may be able to help so you can enjoy your life without experiencing those pains.
Focusing on the pelvic floor can even help with your overall health and well being both mentally and emotionally.

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Ep#33: A Tale Of Two Types of PTs: Pelvic Floor Vs. Physical Therapy Nov 22, 2022

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Are you a physical therapy professional interested in learning more about pelvic physical therapy? As a therapist who enjoys working with the rehabilitative community and often gets the question, “What's the difference between pelvic physical therapy and general physical therapy?”

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to talk about The difference between the Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and which physical therapists are best suited to helping moms with their postures while they're carrying babies

She will touch on such topics as:

A physical therapist can evaluate, diagnose and treat problems related to movement and body structures.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists specialize in checking your overall activity while carrying the weight. Checking if your pelvic floor muscles if it becomes weak or does it need immediate medical treatment.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist is the better avenue to go to focus more on pregnancy, postpartum, or even are further along mommies or grandmas that are carrying that kind of weight.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist can help you build up the strength, stability, and the endurance to offset that to decrease any public floor dysfunction or improve any pain, dysfunction in stability that you may be.

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