To celebrate the launch of the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, I'm excited to share this exciting & empowering conversation with Dr Jessica Gingerich about working with women in pregnancy & postpartum from an evidence based perspective
We discussed the new guidelines, how you CAN lift more than 20 lbs, you CAN run, when do you really need to pull back...and more?
We emphasised the need for healthcare providers to be updated on current research guidelines and the benefits of aerobic & resistance training (moving beyond yellow theraband!) during pregnancy, and the recent paper that she was a co-author on:Resistance training in pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis of pregnancy, delivery, fetal and pelvic floor outcomes and call to action (Prevett et al 2025)
We also discussed the prevalence of pelvic health issues among young female athletes, highlighting the need for increased awareness and screening, and emphasized the importance of educating athletes about their bodies and the implications of energy deficiency in sports, particularly for menstrual health.
We talked about the importance of appropriate pelvic floor muscle training, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that includes both strength and flexibility. We also explored the societal conditioning around discussing and training the pelvic floor, noting how cultural norms and sexual education influence perceptions, as well as the importance of applying common sense and individualized approaches when training pregnant individuals, advocating for appropriate dosing and modifications based on the person's condition rather than following a rigid program.
We highlighted the need for coaches to be attuned to clients' symptoms and to adjust training intensity and progression accordingly, especially during pregnancy when hormonal and physical changes can impact performance and recovery. Make sure you're following Jess @jessicagingerichdpt on instagram too!Are you fired up about working with perinatal clients yet?! Join me in the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, available now, for evidence based strategies to help women live well before, during & after pre-conception to pregnancy to postpartum...and beyond! All of the details are on CelebrateMuliebrity.com and you can find out more about all of my adventures in women's health on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity
Thanks for being here & see you next time!
Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity
The Podcast Has Returned! After a brief hiatus, we're back with a great conversation on musculoskeletal health at menopause - does MHT make a difference to tendon health?
In this episode, we discussed:
Rachael is doing great work as both a clinician and researcher and is really highlighting how menopausal tendons are different, the roles of hormones but also of inflammation and the impact of overweight/obesity. She makes complex science understandable and applicable and I can't wait to see where her research takes us in the future! You can follow her progress in this area on ResearchGate.
Want to learn more about the intersection of hormonal health and musculoskeletal health at menopause? My brand new Menopause course is available NOW! (and when you sign up you'll get the Hysterectomy Rehab to Rehab course FOR FREE!) All of the details to sign up are at CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Lots of great episodes coming up over the next few weeks, on hip health, REDs, exercise in pregnancy and more - make sure you're subscribed (a rating & review is always appreciated!) and follow me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest on my adventures in women's health
Until next time,
Onwards & Upwards,
Mx
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Hello and Welcome to this week's episode with the inimitable Julie Wiebe!
Julie has been in this space for a long time and has done so much to advance the importance of looking at pelvic health from a systems approach.
In this conversation:
Julie shared her journey from sports medicine to pelvic floor therapy, emphasizing her mission to integrate pelvic health into broader fitness and athletic contexts.
She highlighted the importance of breath strategies and coordination in movement, and discussed her academic work to improve clinical understanding and research quality in pelvic health.
Julie recently attended the Female Athlete Conference in Boston, where she noted an explosion of interest and research in the field, particularly in perinatal care and female athlete health.
She also discussed the need for better screening methods for conditions like RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), as traditional menstrual cycle screening may not be reliable.We also talked about the importance of early detection and prevention of pelvic health issues in athletes, emphasizing the need to move beyond the current screening and referral paradigm. We agreed on the necessity of educating coaches, athletes, and medical teams at various levels to normalize conversations around pelvic health at every age and stage, as well as the need for a more nuanced, multidisciplinary approach to treating pelvic health issues, incorporating factors like biomechanics, hormones, and individualized treatment plans... and much much more!
Julie is on instagram as @juliewiebept and you can find all of her course info at juliewiebept.com.
Want to take a deeper dive and become a Menstrual Detective? My latest course is live now, and does a deep dive into the MC and what can go wrong...and what we're going to do about it! And...when you sign up now...you'll get access to the new course 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete' FOR FREE when it goes live in December! You can find all of the course info on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or at me website CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Until next time,
Onwards & Upwards, Mx!
Hello & Welcome! In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Suzanne Carney, who is a brilliant pelvic physio, with a special interest in breast health. I had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne about 10 years ago wgen I was teaching in Perth, Australia, and now we have the pleasure of having Suzanne living, working & teaching in Ireland.
We covered a LOT of ground in this chat, including:
Suzanne has a fantastic combination of clinical experience and evidence based practice to support whole person health, and she has some great courses coming up, on breast health, prolapse management and paediatric continence - you can find her on instagram as @anatomy_physiotherapy
If you're listening to this on the day it drops, you may have heard that The Menstrual Detective is now live and is available with pre-launch pricing...but the price goes up September 1st! (and don't forget you'll get access to the course 'Pelvic Health for The Young Female Athlete this December !) All of the details are on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity
Hello & Welcome To The Podcast!
Today, I'm joined by Eleanor & Jess from PelvicRelief where we'll be discussing all things microbiome and pelvic health, in conditions like fertility, UTIs, and menopausal health. We also explored the role of diet, probiotics, and specific Lactobacillus strains in maintaining vaginal health, and the challenges of prescribing beneficial supplements, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment.
We discussed the challenges and distressing nature of recurrent UTIs and other vulvovaginal infections, emphasizing the need for effective & multi-modal solutions to manage these conditions
We talked about the vaginal microbiome, emphasizing the importance of Lactobacillus dominance for maintaining an acidic environment, and explored common imbalances like bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, and their potential impact on fertility and overall health.
The conversation highlights the role of estrogen in maintaining vaginal health, particularly during peri-menopause and post-menopause. Jess and Eleanor stressed the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment, cautioning against overuse of over-the-counter medications. The discussion also touches on the relationship between the bladder and vaginal microbiomes, and the impact of cancer treatments on vaginal health, and much more!
For more info: make sure to visit pelvicrelief.co.uk and they are also on Instagram @pelvicrelief. I have much excitement about these products' potential to provide a more specific and bespoke approach to pelvic relief - looking forward to hearing more as the science continues to evolve!
If you'd like to learn more about women's health, from back pain to bowel health, menstrual to menopausal health, pelvic pain and femalecentric oncology rehab - all of my online courses are available at https://celebratemuliebrity.com/
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity.com
Hello & Welcome to today's episode where we take a deep dive into sports medicine specific pelvic health. I'm delighted to chat with two friends and colleagues in New Zealand, Niamh Clerkin & Rebecca Dodson.
In this chat, we chat about how we can better meet the pelvic health needs of young female athletes and how we can spread the word more effectively
Niamh & Becs talk about their experience in getting involved with NZ netball, rugby & gymnastics - they have been working to improve pelvic health knowledge at both community and high performance levels. They shared what's worked well for them in terms of communication with both athletes and coaches and how to relate pelvic health to performance, relating pelvic health to sports injuries - not that different from managing calf strains!
They discussed enhancing communication skills for coaches, and always keeping the athlete's needs at the centre of their conversation
You can find the resource they developed at https://netballsmart.co.nz/component/nnzlibrary/download/080ae7a3e1f5000e11ba055c28a3a27e.html
You can also find information about the fabulous products Niamh & her colleagues have developed at https://nunatural.co/
Want to learn more about the young female athlete? About optimising menstrual health? Stay tuned for my NEW COURSE 'The Menstrual Detective' coming soon (and you'll get the 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete' FOR FREE. There will be special pre-launch pricing announcements soon...make sure you're following me on instagram for all the info (you can me on instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity -
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx
Visit celebratemuliebrity.com for online course information
Hello & Welcome to this episode - it's just me this week, taking a look at what's new in the understanding, assessment & effective treatment of vulvodynia
All this week, I’ve been recording and uploading lectures and handouts and resources to the brand new vulvodynia module of my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course - and I wanted to share some of the highlights here in the podcast
The past 12 months have produced not only interest but clinically relevant research - it’s a great time to be working in pelvic pain rehab and one of my favourite things to do is to nerd out in the literature and see what’s clinically relevant
There’s been a nice mix, from case reports to systematic reviews with meta analyses - and I love to see a growing awareness of the importance of a multimodal (and always non-nociceptive!) approach, whether considering trauma informed assessment interviewing skills to what we need to add to the pelvic rehab treatment toolbox to a library of handouts we can give to our patients
Vulvodynia can be a scary diagnosis for both clinician and patient, so I want to take the fear factor away and create a paradigm or flowchart for clinical reasoning, from ruling out differential diagnoses to looking at what the evidence supports for treatment options (spoiler: it’s more than just using/ progression through a dilator set!)
If you’re already enrolled in the online Female Pelvic Pain course, you don’t need to do anything - everything is uploaded in the portal….and if you haven’t signed up yet…come and join us! Apart from vulvodynia, you can take a deep dive into endometriosis, IC/Bladder Pain Syndrome, Pelvic Neuralgias, Female Sexual Pain and more! All through a biopsychosocial, pelvic rehab meets lifestyle, evidence based approach!
All the details at CelebrateMuliebrity.com 🥳💗
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx
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From good communication to gait analysis - Matt Phillips is a friend and colleague who is one of the most thoughtful and curious therapists that I've had the pleasure of connecting with over the past few years. If you're in the UK, you'll be familiar with Matt via the Sports Therapy Association or TherapyExpo or perhaps you've been a fan of his podcast/youtube broadcasts. His passion is as a conduit of information and driving the therapy professions forward.
In today's chat, we discussed:
and much much more! Matt really brings an evidence based and biopsychosocial approach to working with human beings who want to run but are in pain - make sure you're following him on instagram @runchatlive and you can find details of his courses and events - including the upcoming Hands on Hub STA conference happening in September in Exmouth (spoiler: I'll be there too, talking about Menstrual Health & Female Athletes). Hope to see lots of you there!
Want to learn more? My online courses on menstrual to menopausal health and everything in between, from pelvic and back pain, to breast/gynae cancer rehab, hysterectomy to bowel health - all through a femalecentric, biopsychosocial and evidence based lens -with immediately useful information. All the details can be found in my instagram bio (@michellelyons_muliebrity) or at my website, CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx
What can I say about today's guest? If you're working with postnatal women or female athletes, then Grainne Donnelly will be a familiar name to you. One of the busiest and most productive people in women's health - Grainne is a clinician, PhD researcher, educator, writer, editor of the POGP journal, business owner and mother of four!
In today's chat, we discussed lots of different topics under the postnatal umbrella, from diastasis to sport & exercise to compression garments and the importance of functional and clinically relevant research, with a nod to evolutionary development of the pelvic floor!
At Pelvicon last year, we got a glimpse into her PhD research looking at compression garments and the pelvic floor, so we get into the weeds with this today: compression garments - do they work? What should we consider when it comes to recommending them? Are they good for everyone?
Grainne, along with Emma Brockwell & Tom Goom, completely changed the conversation with the Return to Running Guidelines in 2019; the 6R Framework on Returning to Sport Postnatally (BJSM 2021), her chapter on pelvic health in sports medicine, her 2025 paper on rugby & pelvic health - you can find all of her recent publications here
I'm a huge GD fan - it really is hard to think of someone who has done more to advance the evidence base for postnatal recovery from a physio perspective, so if you get the chance to learn from her - grab it!
Grainne's online courses are available at absolute.physio and they are on sale for the summer - you can find her on instagram as @absolute.physio and she will be teaching a precon at Pelvicon about real time ultrasound in pelvic rehab and of course, the book she's editing on Pelvic Health in Sports Medicine will be out in April 2026
Want to take a deeper dive into women's health, from the comfort of home, and at your own pace? All of my online courses, from Female Hormonal Health to Hysterectomy Rehab, Breast/Gynae & Bladder/Bowel Oncology Rehab to Female Pelvic Pain, Bowel Health to Back Pain - all of the info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or follow along on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity
Until next time, Mx (and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!)
Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, which is not suitablefor younger ears!
I am delighted to chat with Talli Rosenbaum, a pioneer in both pelvic rehab and latterly in psychosexual health. I have had the pleasure of knowing Talli for many years; I took one of my first psychosexual trainings with her in Cambridge a decade ago. Talli initially worked as a PT in the US before changing directions and becoming a leader in psychosexual therapy, both clinically and from a research perspective.
In this conversation we talked about the similarities, overlaps and also the differences in the two professions, and how setting boundaries for ourselves clinically and professionally can benefit not only the people we work with, but also our own professional stress levels.
We also talked about various topics related to sexual health, pelvic rehabilitation, and trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of a more psychologically informed approach in these fields.
We also explored the complexities of working with patients, particularly those experiencing pelvic floor issues, and the need for additional psychological support. The conversation also included discussions on the importance of sexual health and intimacy for cancer patients, as well as the changes in intimacy and libido after childbirth
Talli talked about how pelvic health physiotherapists often have stronger interpersonal skills and empathy, which can lead to boundary challenges - and while we must be psychologically informed, we don’t have to do it all by ourselves - multidisciplinary care is gold!
Talli has lots of great resources on her website, tallirosenbaum.com and you can find her on instagram as well - I’m there too as @michellelyons_muliebrity
Want to learn more about female sexual health, managing dyspareunia, contraception & fertility? I’ve got a course for that! All of my online courses, from female pelvic pain to menstrual through menopausal health, oncology rehab to bowel health & femalecentric approaches to back pain, can be found at my website, CelebrateMuliebrity.com. If you’re a pelvic health clinician, make sure you’re part of the conversation in my facebook group, Global Pelvic Physio - we have rich clinical conversations with pelvic health nerds from all over the world - over 11k of us!
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity 💗
In today’s conversation , I have the pleasure of chatting with the phenomenal Dr Margie Davenport about her research, and driving the conversation forward to support female athletes in their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
And much, much more! Here’s the link to the BJSM issue Margie edited in April 2025: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/8
You can follow Margie on instagram at @exerciseandpregnancy and I’m there too @michellelyons_muliebrity
Want to learn more about supporting female athletes in the journey from menstrual through maternal and into menopause? My online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass is loaded with evidence based strategies to help you help women live well - you can find all of my online courses at CelebrateMuliebrity.com
See you next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx
He's Back! I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Taylor a little while ago - ostensibly to talk about pudendal neuralgia...except we got sidetracked into an extensive discussion about male pelvic health. However, we did promise to re-convene and discuss Pudendal Neuralgia and here we are!
In this conversation we talked about all the angles and our joint consensus is that most of the problems that are attributed to pudendal neuralgia are actually...not that
In this conversation:
This is NOT a short conversation - but no apologies as we really wanted to give a comprehensive overview of assessment and treatment strategies for this often intimidating diagnosis - hopefully you’ll think we did a good job!
Bill is an absolute superstar and one of my favourite colleagues and friends - I love the way he thinks and his openness to lateral thinking and exploration - Bill is doing a post-con at Pelvicon and you can find all his info at billtaylor.com
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Want to learn more about helping people manage pelvic pain diagnoses like pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia, IC/bladder pain syndrome, menstrual pain and endometriosis? AND save some money? You have until the end of June to use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout on ANY of my online courses, from menopause to breast/ pelvic oncology, back pain to bowel health, hysterectomy to sexual health - all through a femalecentric lens! All of the course info and registration can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Until next time: Onwards and Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity 🥳
Hello & Welcome to this episode - all about scar therapy after c-sections!
My guest today is Hannah Poulton, women's health physio who is embarking on the fun and easy road to a PhD, all about postnatal scars. It should be noted that C-sections, the most common surgery worldwide, often require additional care due to the responsibility of caring for a newborn, after major abdominal surgery!
In our conversation, we discussed the available evidence to support scar therapy after a C section
Our conversation also covered various aspects of scar management, including manual therapy, movement, nutrition, sleep, and hydration, emphasising that scar treatment is part of a broader recovery process (lots of clinical pearls here!)
We explored how scar tissue can affect pelvic health and bladder function, with Hannah noting that even old scars can benefit from treatment.
Hannah is developing a questionnaire to standardise scar mobilisation techniques and shared that while research evidence is limited, there is documentation supporting the use of mobilisation and desensitisation for scar tissue.
Hannah emphasises the importance of scar therapy in holistic treatment protocols, discussing various aspects of scar management and its impact on physical and emotional well-being
Hannah discussed her upcoming Scar Symposium on November 15th at the Birmingham NEC, which will include research collaboration and teamwork focused on benefits for patients. You can find Hannah on instagram as @hlptherapy and her website HLP-therapy.co.uk) and she has requested as many questionnaire responses by the end of June as possible please!
Want to learn more about women's health AND save money? All of my online courses, from Menstrual, Maternal & Menopausal Health to Oncology Rehab, Bowel Health or Back Pain through a femalecentric lens are on sale this month - just remember use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout to save €75! Visit celebratemuliebrity.com for all the deets!
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity
Hi everyone and welcome to this episode, where I had the pleasure of chatting with physiotherapist, Rachael Kuik ,who has published the amazing 'Dancing Beyond' perinatal guidelines for female dancers and the healthcare professionals who serve them - an exciting development at the intersection of pelvic health and dance medicine
In this episode we discuss the intersection of pelvic health and the athletic needs of the perinatal dancer, the challenges and solutions in addressing the pelvic health needs within the dance community, including the need for multidisciplinary care, especially when considering prevalent issues including hypermobility and REDs, which will impact pelvic health.
Rachael emphasises the importance of desensitising dancers to open discussions about these issues and provide them with educational resources, as well as discussing the importance of understanding the potential issues dancers may face, from pregnancy, through labour & delivery and the timing of postnatal return to exercise and dance.
Lots of clinical pearls here with immediately applicable strategies, that we could actually apply to all female athletes!
The guidelines & infographic that have been produced will be great resources for dancers, and can be accessed at Rachel's website, rachaelkuik.com/dancingbeyond
Want to learn more about helping postnatal women return to exercise? There's a whole module on maternal health in my online course, Female Hormonal Health Masterclass, which also covers Menstrual and Menopausal Health - AND if you use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout, you can save €75 AND get evergreen access!! All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Thanks for being here and as always, subscribing to follow the podcast and leaving a review is much appreciated! Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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I’m flying solo! Buckle up!!
Today’s episode is all about 2025 research updates in women's health ( I know it’s only June but there’s been SO MUCH good literature so far this year - I just had to!!)
👉For this episode, I’m focusing on different aspects of women’s health - starting with medical gaslighting experiences in vulvovaginal disorder patients, but quickly moving on to evidence based strategies from JAMA for improving patient-clinician relationships and managing treatment expectations, emphasizing the importance of a person-centered approach and addressing lifestyle factors.
👉Then I move on, with an exploration of 2025 papers on the gut microbiome's role in health, particularly musculoskeletal pain and bone health, then on to the evidence for multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for female sexual dysfunction, and the management of endometriosis-related pain, including the questions we should be asking, how we should be asking them and the impact of pelvic floor exercise (to contract or not to contract?) and other interventions, such as whole body exercise, tens and using mindfulness.
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Want to learn more about Female Pelvic Pain Rehab? Or Female Hormonal Health? What about a femalecentric approach to Bowel Health or Back Pain? Or if oncology is your passion, perhaps Breast Cancer or Pelvic Cancer Rehab? Or perhaps Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility, or Prehab & Rehab for Hysterectomy? I’ve got you covered!
🌟 USE THE CODE RESEARCH75 AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE €75
Check out the link in my bio or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com! Until next time, onwards and upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
Welcome to the podcast! I'm so glad you're here!
This is one of the most revelatory conversations I’ve had on the podcast - about a diagnosis that too often flies under the radar, despite being potentially the second most common cause of pelvic pain (after endometriosis)
I’m talking about Pelvic Venous Disease (formerly known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome) and I’m talking to a leading expert on the conservative/ pelvic rehab management of it, Dr Julie Baron
In this conversation, we discussed:
~ pelvic venous disorders, highlighting their prevalence as the second leading cause of chronic pelvic pain in women after endometriosis, and discussed their symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tools.
~ Julie emphasized the importance of recognizing and treating these disorders to avoid unnecessary surgeries and improve patient outcomes. We also discussed potential connections to long Covid, endothelial dysfunction, and menopause.
~ We chatted about surgical and conservative options; Julie discussed the complex interplay of factors contributing to pelvic venous disorder management, including breathing patterns, thoracic mobility, and pelvic floor function. She emphasized the importance of addressing these issues through conservative management strategies, such as improving thoracic mobility, optimizing breathing techniques, and retraining the pelvic floor muscles, and noted that these approaches can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life for patients with PVD, potentially reducing the need for surgery...and SO much more!
Want to learn more? Julie offers continuing education opportunities which you can check out on her website - drjuliebaron.com - she really is leading the conversation on this topic!
If you'd like a deep dive into understanding and managing the treatment of women who are living with pelvic pain diagnoses such as vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea and IC/bladder pain syndrome (and more!) then check out my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course, available at CelebrateMuliebrity.com
Stay tuned to my instagram feed, @michellelyons_muliebrity for ongoing updates in all things women's health
If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd appreciate you following/subscribing and leaving a review, or a comment?
Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity
Hello & Welcome to this episode of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast, where I had a great conversation with my Aussie Bestie, Fiona Rogers about the latest & greatest when it comes to using TENS for pelvic rehab. In this conversation, we talked about:
⚡️ what tens is & isn’t (hello nmes! 👋)
⚡️ we explored recent research advancements in using TENS for pelvic health, particularly for bladder and bowel urgency issues, as well as for managing pelvic pain conditions like dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
⚡️ we discussed the safety and applications during pregnancy. Fiona clarified that TENS is safe for musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy , but not over the pregnant uterus. Fiona mentioned that TENS can be used on the lower back to avoid opioid medications & mentioned some specific safety issues
⚡️ we explored tibial nerve stimulation - Fiona discussed the updated guidelines for managing urinary urgency, highlighting that transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) has been promoted to first-line treatment alongside lifestyle interventions and pelvic floor muscle training.
⚡️Fiona emphasised the cheap, effective, non-invasive nature of TTNS & also noted that it can be effective when used daily or weekly at home, with research indicating its efficacy is comparable to percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, which is typically done weekly in medical offices…and SO much much more! So many other clinical pearls to get the most out of this modality!
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You can learn more about all of this and more about Fiona & her courses here:
https://pelvicflooreducationfionarogers.com.au/
Podcast https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealthproductpodcast/
PFE Website https://www.pelvicfloorexercise.com.au
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloorexercise/
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Want to learn more about promoting sexual health, treating dyspareunia, managing female pelvic pain, understanding the effects of different types of contraception and our evidence based role in promoting fertility, including ART/IVF? Then you might be interested in online courses, Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility or Female Pelvic Pain Rehab- you can find all the details of these and all my other online courses at the links in my instagram bio (@michellelyons_muliebrity) or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com
See you next time! Mx
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Hello & Welcome to today's episode where I had the great pleasure of chatting with my friend & colleague, Dr Sara Chan Reardon, about her new book, Floored! (out June 10th)
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Sara has built not only a successful clinical career but also a huge social media presence delivering pelvic health education, and now she’s in her writer era - her new book Floored! is now available for pre-order (with some extra goodies if you sign up via thevagwhisperer.com
In our conversation
📝We discussed the challenges of transitioning from a clinical background to writing and the importance of educating women about all aspects of their pelvic health at every life stage, from menstrual health through perinatal to menopause and beyond, including bladder, bowel and pain issues
📝Sara also emphasised the need for a comprehensive approach that includes both in-person therapy and online resources. She shared her experiences as a pelvic health pysiotherapist, highlighting the challenges of reaching patients and the importance of demystifying pelvic health issues.
📝She also discussed the challenges of writing a book on the topic, including balancing technical information with accessibility for a wider audience & the conversation also touched on the importance of empowering women to advocate for themselves in medical settings and the need for a more preventative approach to pelvic health.
📝I’ve had the pleasure reading an advance copy of Sara’s book ‘Floored’ and I think it’s going to be so valuable to both women who are interested in learning more about pelvic health at every age & stage but also to clinicians who are looking for accessible language and strategies to educate and empower women
Pre-order your copy today at your local bookshop! (Floored will be available for purchase on June 10th)
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Want to learn more about promoting sexual health, treating dyspareunia, understanding the effects of different types of contraception and our evidence based role in promoting fertility, including ART/IVF? Then you might be interested in my latest online course, Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility - you can find all the details at the links in my bio or visit CelebrateMuliebrity. com
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Hello & Welcome to the Podcast! Gut Health and the Microbiome are some of my favourite things to talk, learn and think about - so who better to nerd out with about gut dysbiosis, heart rate variability (HRV), women's health and more - than Dr Susan Clinton!
In this conversation we talk about how gut dysbiosis can affect musculoskeletal health, the importance of a multi-system approach to health, what a truly integrated biopsychosocial can/ needs to look like, practical skills for pelvic health integrating heart rate variability tracking, breath work, sleep and what we can do to avoid clinician burnout...and much more!
You can find Susan at ltiphysio.com and on instagram as @sclintonpt and of course, Susan will be joining me when we are both presenting at Pelvicon in Atlanta in September (tickets are sold out but you can join us online - live virtual + recording - the link is in my bio on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity
If you’re a women’s health professional and you’d like to learn more about menstrual, maternal or menopausal health, clinical reasoning for working with women who have a pelvic pain diagnosis such as endo or IC/BPS or vulvodynia, or you’d like to help women live well after breast or gynae or bowel cancer, or hysterectomy…or perhaps you’re interested in a femalecentric approach to bowel health or back pain? I’ve got you covered! Visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com for info on all of my online courses and find me on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest in women’s health
Until next time! Onwards & Upwards! Mx
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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month so I'm delighted to share this chat I had with Dr Lizzy Deery, who is the author of this paper addressing the psychosocial factors around the return to exercise for postpartum women
The paper is open access (yay!) and is called 'From insight to action: a qualitative study of the postpartum return to recreational exercise and sport in Ireland and the UK' Deery et al 2025
In today’s episode:
We discussed the challenges of exercising during pregnancy and postpartum, & agreed that there is still a need to educate the general population about the safety and benefits of physical activity during pregnancy.
We highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy habits and the need for resources to support women in their transition to motherhood & emphasized the role of exercise in managing mental health and regaining a sense of identity after childbirth.
We also explored the challenges women face when returning to exercise after pregnancy, emphasizing the need for education, support, and tailored guidelines
We’re not even halfway through 2025 and already it’s shaping up to be a major step forward in terms of perinatal research - I’m looking forward to more conversations about this but in the meantime, if you’d like to add to your practical skills in helping women live well in the perinatal transition (as well as navigating puberty to perimenopause!) then you can find all you need to know in my online course, the Female Hormonal Health Masterclass - you can find all the details at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or at the link in my Instagram bio @michellelyons_muliebrity
See you next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity 🥳💗
