Pelvic Floor Podcast Episodes

Many women ask when they can return to running postpartum, but the answer is not simply about reaching 6 or 12 weeks after birth. Running after pregnancy requires consideration of your pelvic floor, whole body strength, recovery, energy levels and overall readiness for impact exercise. Your body has been through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum…

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. In this birth prep podcast episode, I wanted to share something a little more personal and reflective. If I could go back and experience pregnancy and birth again for the first time, what would I actually do differently now with all the…

Medical Disclaimer (Please Read First) Before we begin, a quick medical disclaimer. This blog and the podcast episode it is based on are for general education only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Every pregnancy is different. Please consult your GP, midwife, obstetrician, or a qualified women’s health physiotherapist before starting or…

When it comes to pregnancy and pelvic floor health, there are so many things I wish more women understood earlier. Not to scare you, but to empower you. Because with the right information and support, there is so much we can do during pregnancy to set ourselves up for a stronger birth and a smoother…

As we wrap up the year, I wanted to revisit one episode that stood out above all the rest. It was, by far, the most listened-to episode on the podcast this year, with downloads more than doubling the others. There really were no surprises when I looked at the data. This episode focuses on the…

Many women come into pregnancy assuming their pelvic floor must be weak, and that more squeezing is always better. But over the last few years, I’ve seen a big shift. More women than ever before are actually dealing with something completely different: an overactive pelvic floor. If this is a new term for you, you’re…

As a physiotherapist for women and mum of three, I’ve seen firsthand how much pressure new mums feel to “bounce back” quickly after giving birth. But the truth is, your recovery time after giving birth is deeply personal — and it deserves patience, understanding, and care. In this podcast episode, I share what you can…

Pregnancy is a beautiful, life-changing journey — but it also places incredible demands on your body. As your baby grows, your pelvic floor works hard to support your bladder, bowel, and uterus. Preparing this part of your body before birth can make a huge difference in both your birthing experience and your postnatal recovery. In…

Many new mums and mums-to-be are told that pelvic floor exercises are the key to recovery and long-term pelvic health. But what happens if you’ve been doing them consistently and you’re still struggling? If you feel like your pelvic floor exercises are not working, you’re not alone – and there are very good reasons why…

Bladder leaks during pregnancy are often brushed off as something women “just have to deal with.” But here’s the truth — while they’re common, they’re not normal, and you don’t need to suffer in silence. As a pelvic floor physio, I see so many women who feel confused or frustrated by leaking, especially during exercise…