Pelvic PT and fitness are similar in that if we don't see you that often, you won't get the results you are looking for. Then, either service that you choose to pay for can feel like a waste. Instead of focusing on the time and money spent initially, we encourage moms to look at the big picture of how to best get the results they are looking for, quicker.

Fall is an exciting time for us as moms and business owners with the kids back in school! Many of the women we serve are also feeling the shift of getting some time and routine back, making it a great time for us to push forward, and launch new ways to serve clients and patients. This episode details some exciting things we have in the works this Fall.

We know you have been itching for answers if you deal with recurring yeast infections, and we are overdue for an episode on this topic! Hope it helps!

No matter if you've been through potty training before or are just starting to think about it, it can really be a wild ride. It's crazy how every child is usually so different, so having trained 5 children between us, we thought it could be helpful to share our experiences. If you are feeling pressure to start, have no idea if your child is ready, or just want to hear about how it went for us, listen up!

We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!

1. Movement and education

2. Mom life struggles and experiences

3. Business ownership

Take us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us join you as you hustle your crew around town! Be sure to follow this podcast, share it with some mom friends, and let us know what you want to hear us chat about by connecting with us!

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Hovering over a toilet is a skill most females acquire at some point in life, but it's not one to brag about! Even if you can hover, it doesn't mean you should. We know what you are thinking - but what if you are in a public restroom... what if you are in a rush... what if you just have to pee real quick? None of those arguments are reasons to hover. In this episode, you'll learn all about why it's a must to sit when you use the bathroom - every time!

You probably wouldn't know unless you work in pelvic health, but right now there is a big debate going on about internal treatment in pelvic floor therapy. Today, we hear all about it from Dr. Jenn and also hear her take on it. Listen up if you are interested in the latest news in pelvic health!

You might know that painful sex is something that is common (but not normal) for women to experience, but did you know that how you move during the day can contribute to it? How you exercise, how you position your body (your posture tendencies) and how you hold your kids can really be contributing factors to painful sex. If this is a problem you struggle with, listen up!

Today's episode focuses on some hard truths about business ownership! Fellow business owners, listen up, you get it!

You just can't trust a fart - especially when you are postpartum, have experienced a 3rd or 4th degree tear, and haven't done any rehab for your pelvic floor. If you have experienced any form of fecal incontinence (there are a few), have questions about it, and maybe have been just too embarrassed to ask - we've got you! 

With the popularity of GLP-1s among women recently, it is certainly a strange time to be in a female health and wellness profession. While we truly support women feeling good in their bodies and having goals, we cannot leave out the longer term negative affects that put our independence and overall well being at risk now and well into the future. Just some things to make sure you consider when deciding if a GLP-1 is right for you!

Today's episode is about all things lube! There are a bunch of types and you might have no idea where to start. If you have questions about lube you have been too embarrassed to ask, or lube just doesn't seem to be solving all your problems - listen up!

We both have this conversation with patients and clients so often that we are very overdue on making an episode about it! Physical Therapists all go to PT school and have the same extensive orthopedic training. The difference with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, is that they completed additional, and very in depth training, to specialize in all things related to the pelvis and women's health. Therefore, it doesn't make any sense for women in their child bearing years to see a traditional orthopedic PT for their hip pain, back pain, etc - when a Pelvic Floor PT is well trained to treat all of the same ortho needs, in additional to all things related to the pelvis, hips, back, pregnancy, postpartum, etc. It saves many women a lot of time and money going right to the PFPT who is able to look at the big picture at this phase of life, and treat accordingly!

The keyboard warriors have been out in full effect lately - posting anonymously and voicing their opinions of how small businesses choose to operate. In today's episode, we bring to attention the fact that communities need small businesses to thrive, and how easily social media comments can negatively influence how the pubic views a local business.

This is such a common conversation! Both of us often see patients and clients who are dealing with an injury, and also want to keep up with their fitness at the same time, and are unsure how to proceed. It can be scary, because it feels like rest is the safest thing to do. However, there is so much you can do to work on your rehab, work around the injury, and of course go harder with other body parts that shouldn't have to suffer from lack of training in the mean time!

More recent research shows that vaginal estrogen is safe for postpartum clients (black box warning has even been removed!) and could really be a game changer when it comes to function and comfort. Listen to this episode to understand if vaginal estrogen could help you in your postpartum recovery, as well as other periods where estrogen is known to drop.

This time of year is so hard for moms! If you have kids in full time school, daycare, or even pre-school, you know how much goes on the calendar this time of year. If you have a baby and aren't there yet, this episode is the heads up for how to plan for the future. We see moms struggling everyday, and if you are in a downward spiral because it's been far too long since you've done anything for yourself, today's episode is hopefully the kick in the pants you need to make an immediate change. Your family deserves a better version of you, so don't wait!

Vaginismus is one of those topics that a lot of women feel is TMI and may be embarrassed about. This condition, both primary and secondary vaginismus, is frequently treated in pelvic floor therapy. Listen to this episode if you think you might benefit from treatment!

Vivid Women's Health is having a party on Thursday, 6-8pm this week to celebrate the opening of the NEW Newtown office - and everyone is invited! Chat with local providers, enjoy a charcuterie board, and maybe the best part - a bar with 'themed' beverages... use your imagination! The new office is stunning and has room to grow - so be sure to join us to check it out!

'I have to ask my husband' is a response to a provider that unfortunately often leads to a patient/client not getting the care they desperately need. Involving a partner in health and financial decisions isn't the issue - we believe partners should always work as a team. The problem is when the partner wasn't involved from the beginning, and may not even know what issues have even come up, and therefore 9/10 times won't be on board with the solution. If this communication is something you struggle with, or are afraid to even bring up the care you need, this episode might help get you headed in the right direction!

If you've never been a business owner, or have never helped run a business, you may not have any idea what costs actually look like. Pricing of services have a lot to do with this, so if you want quality service, you might be interested in what goes into determining the costs for these services. Listen to today's episode to find out the many hidden costs of running businesses that truly want to serve women at the highest level possible.