Celebrate Muliebrity with Michelle Lyons

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 medicineIn 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/dancingbeyondWant 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.comThanks 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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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 BaronIn 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.comStay tuned to my instagram feed, @michellelyons_muliebrity for ongoing updates in all things women's healthIf 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!

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)

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_muliebrityIf 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 healthUntil next time! Onwards & Upwards! Mx#celebratemuliebrity

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 womenThe 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 2025In 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 guidelinesWe'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_muliebritySee you next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & Welcome to the latest episode of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast!After a short Easter break and a trip to Prague to present at SEUD (more about that soon!) we're back with a new podcast episode - where Dr Becky Parr and I had a great time discussing pelvic health in athletes, trauma informed care and pelvic girdle pain & pregnancy related abdominal wall neuropathy (or PRAWN

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast, where I had a great conversation with Dr Tina Mapa, who has built a flourishing career delivering pelvic healthcare, with a focus on dyspareunia, completely virtually!We talk about how telehealth is different and perhaps even superior in some regards when it comes to improving access to care and promoting self-efficacyWe did address how manual therapy and in person assessment skills can be adapted...We discussed the importance of promoting holistic health, the evolving understanding of pelvic pain, and the benefits of telehealth for pelvic health, particularly for those who have experienced trauma or pain.Dr. Tina discussed her background and current work in telehealth pelvic floor physical therapy, emphasising the importance of empowering patients to take charge of their own health and recovery through education. The conversation also touched on the benefits of telehealth for pelvic health, the challenges faced by women in healthcare, and the potential of a cash-based model for physical therapy. I think this was a really thought provoking conversation which may challenge some biases! To find out more about Tina and her work, you can find her on instagram as @dr.tinamapa and @vrdxdr.tinaWant 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 CelebrateMuliebrity.comQuestions or thoughts about this? Let me know! Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx and don't forget to #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & welcome to this episode all about the intersection of hip health and pelvic health, with one of my favourite researchers/clinicians, Dr Alison GrimaldiIn this episode we discuss the interconnectedness of the pelvic floor, hip muscles, and nerves in the pelvic region, how the pelvic floor works in conjunction with other muscles, particularly the obturator internus, to support pelvic function. We emphasized the importance of considering both pelvic floor and hip issues when treating patients, as weakness in hip muscles can affect pelvic floor function and vice versa. The conversation also covers the potential for sciatic nerve irritation in the deep gluteal space, particularly in athletes like cyclists and trail runners, and the importance of screening for pelvic floor issues in patients with hip or buttock pain.We shared our mutual disdain for the clamshell exercise (WHY do people recommend it?) and an exploration of Alison's 2025 open access paper - a masterclass on gluteal tendinopathies Want to learn more from Alison?Here is the link to the Glasgow workshop: https://www.hampdensportsclinic.com/events/events-the-hip/and more course info:  https://dralisongrimaldi.com/event/online-hip-workshop-lateral-hip-and-buttock-pain-2025/  And if you'd like to learn more about the role of hormonal health in just about everything, but especially in a woman's musculoskeletal health, head to CelebrateMuliebrity.com for info on my online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass & other courses, from Female Pelvic Pain, to Hysterectomy, Breast Cancer, Pelvic Cancer, Bowel Health & Back Pain - let me know if you have any questions via Instagram where I nerd out about women's health as @michellelyons_muliebritySee you next time! Mx

Hello & Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we're talking about all things prolapse, with advanced practice women's health physio (& pilates teacher!) Leah Bryans​In today's conversation we discussed the evolution of our roles as physiotherapists, particularly in pelvic health. Leah shared her journey from not realizing the extent of what physio could do to becoming more confident in managing conditions like prolapse. ​We talked about the importance of continuous learning, collaboration with other professionals, and understanding the individual needs of patients, and of course I had to hop on my soapbox about the shift from being mechanics to educators, focusing on facilitating patient progress rather than fixing issues. ​We're both keen to emphasise the need to consider patients' overall health, including their bladder and bowel function, fluid intake, and diet. We also highlighted the significance of assessing patients' pelvic floor movement and identifying risk factors for prolapse​We discussed the potential benefits and challenges of using pessaries for postnatal women, and noted that some women may be hesitant to try pessaries due to psychological barriers, while others may not be seen early enough in primary care or public systems to receive this treatment​We also discussed the importance of building confidence and gradually increasing strength in patients, particularly those with pelvic health issues. ​It's important to remember the the need for a low-threat approach to exercise, focusing on breathwork, relaxation, flexibility, and proprioception at first. We also highlighted the benefits of Pilates as a gateway to heavier lifting and osteogenic activities. ​The conversation concluded with the importance of education in helping patients manage their conditions, including the use of tools like the femmeze for splinting during bowel movements.Leah teaches a prolapse management course with Suzanne Carney (@anatomy-_physiotherapy) and they have an upcoming event in May - contact them for details!And if you'd like to learn more about my online courses, please visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com Until next time, Onwards and Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & Welcome to this week's episode, all about Food, Mood & Menopause with Dr Trish HeaveyTrish is a nutrition and menopause researcher at TUS here in Ireland and brings a practical and evidence based perspective to helping women life well during this transition In today's episode, we talked about:how lifestyle strategies such as exercise & sleep are important at menopause but nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle Hormones vs Lifestyle? As Trish says, ‘you can't outrun a bad diet'Better diet = Fewer symptoms Key foods to eat (and avoid) for overall health but especially mental health Low fat vs healthy fats, diet vs lifestyle and bad news for alcohol Why education and shared experiences are the key to empowering women at midlifeAnd much more!! I really enjoyed this chat and hope you enjoyed the many pearls of wisdom that Trish shared!And if you're a women's health professional and you want to learn more about helping women live well before, during and after menopause, my online courses are exactly what you need - check out the Female Hormonal Health Masterclass at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or visit the link in my instagram bio @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

My first male guest on the podcast - who better than Bill Taylor!I've known Bill for ages and we can talk and talk and talk... Bill is a brilliant clinician and a great friend. We had intended to talk about pelvic neuralgias, and what makes us suspect or rule out the pudendal but...we actually ended up talking about male pelvic health (seems inevitable in hindsight with my first male guest!)Don't despair - I'm already working on getting Bill back for a chat about pelvic neuralgias - coming soon!We talked about male pelvic pain, sexual health, the differences (and similarities) between male and female patients and we we need more of the male perspective in pelvic rehab Bill was brilliant at Pelvicon last year and he's doing a position this year. In person tickets are sold out but you can purchase live online access to the main conference and get access to the recordings and manual here: https://pelvicon.mykajabi.com/offers/PfHzpsoWI hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting - remember if you'd like to learn more about my online women's health courses, all the info can be found at my website, CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx

Hello & Welcome to today's episode - March is, as you know Endometriosis Awareness month - we know there's a lot of room to improve when it comes to diagnosis and treatment ...but today, I wanted to focus on what's going well when it comes to helping women with endometriosis live wellMy guest today is Emma Sheehy, a physiotherapist who is driving the conversation about a biopsychosocial multimodal approach to whole person management of endometriosisSome of the things we talked about:

New Podcast Alert ‼️ We are heading into Women in Sport week AND Women in Research week so this feels like the perfect time to share my conversation my Dr Emma Cowley - another of the great researchers from TUSIf you've ever said (or heard me say

hello there! Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast - thanks for joining the women's health conversationIn today's podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Edel Flynn, a PhD candidate at TUS University. Edel is looking at different lifestyle approaches for menopausal health and wellbeing, with a primary focus on exercise and education about lifestyle choices, including nutrition, stress management and the topic of our conversation - sleep In this conversation, Edel & I chat about: • why women & men may have different relationships with sleep • why sleep matters (spoiler: brain & heart & mental health, avoiding weight gain and chronic pain for starters) • what good sleep looks like, in terms of quality and quantity • successful sleep strategies for perimenopausal women Edel is part of a great team of women's health researchers at TUS University and I'll be sharing some conversations I've had with them over the coming weeks to showcase what we're learning about women's health & how that's changing the conversation Are you a women's health pro interested in menopausal health?Do you want to learn more about implementing successful sleep strategies for women at midlife? My online course, Female Hormonal Health Masterclass has a whole module on sleep - the evidence & how to apply it what to eat, how to exercise, restorative yoga by Laura Feeney - the link is in my bio or at my website, CelebrateMuliebrity.comIf you're enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you can subscribe, rate and review it!Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx#celebratemuliebrity

hello again!I'm still a bit croaky but nevertheless, I persisted!In this week's episode, I want to look at how we can best help women with dyspareunia (and maybe throw a bit of evidence based myth busting into the mix!)In this episode I talk about the different types of sexual pain, the drivers and how we can best come up with clinically reasonable treatment planning, that includes pelvic rehab at the centre of a multi-modal approach.The main focus is on finding the drivers - is it superficial or deep? Is it primary or secondary? Is there a specific diagnosis? Is there always a bio cause (are we including the psychosocial? the nociplastic?) Are we comfortable having the discussions? I think yes, if we know what questions to ask AND what to do with the answersI think the key to good outcomes is to believe the story, take a great history, create a safe space to discuss these issue and having a deep and wide biopsychosocial treatment toolboxLet me know if you'd like a Part 2 on treatment strategies! Or in the meantime, if you'd like to learn more, my new course 'Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility - considerations for pelvic rehab'. It's still on pre-sale pricing until the final module is released next weekend! You can find the details on my website or in the bio of my Instagram account @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time! Onwards & Upwards, MxAll the course info can be found right here too! https://michelle-lyons-muliebrity-education.teachable.com/?preview=logged_inLet me know if you have any questions!

We're back! Welcome to a new batch of episodes, where I'll be sharing conversations with colleagues as well as research roundups in solo episodesI'm a bit stuffy in the first part of today's episode with menopause running coach Irene Clark (thanks lingering flu!) - but I wanted to include a little research roundup on working with female athletes, especially the challenges facing physical activity at menopause, so I discuss 2 papers that came out at the end of 2024 - I'll do screenshots of the full citations on my instagram - you can find me there as @michellelyons_muliebrityThen we have the conversation with Irene Clark (you can find her on Instagram as @menopause_coach_irene) where we discuss practical strategies to keep menopausal runners happy & healthy - we explore musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, pelvic health concerns, why fasted training is a bad idea, how strength training is non-negotiable and optimal recovery strategiesWant to learn more? My online course , Female Hormonal Health Masterclass, covers the needs of female athletes at every stage from menstrual to menopausal - it's a big course with a large exercise library so you'll get evergreen access when you enroll - check out all the courses here! https://michelle-lyons-muliebrity-education.teachable.com/?preview=logged_inHope you enjoy the episode and see you next time! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello and Welcome! Thanks for being here - this episode is all about the multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to pelvic pain! I'm joined by my friend and colleague, psychotherapist Orlagh Reid. We discussed: the management of anxiety in the context of persistent pelvic pain acknowledging the need to balance and integrate the bio and the psychosocial how anxiety affects pain - and our role in helping women manage it chronic overlapping conditions in pelvic pain anxiety, sexual health and pelvic pain why selfcare and good boundaries are NON-NEGOTIABLE for therapists working with people with pelvic pain and much more! You can find Orlagh on Instagram as @thewellbeingpsychotherapist - I'm there too as @michellelyons_muliebrity If you'd like to learn more about Female Pelvic Pain (or Menopause or Oncology Rehab or Bowel Health...) the head over to my website and find out how you can gain evergreen access to a toolbox of skills to understand, treat and support women with persistent pelvic pain

Hello & Welcome to 2025! The New Year is here - and this is often when we see many runners back on the road again - with or without their pelvic rehab issues! In this conversation we discuss all things running & women's health including: the overlap between ortho/musculoskeletal and pelvic health for female runners, whether we're talking about elite level or weekend warriors how we can avoid pelvic health problems becoming a problem or even a barrier to running recognising REDs throughout the lifespan the issues facing pregnant & postnatal runners - setting a good foundation over the 9 months of pregnancy and markers for return to running managing expectations about return to running after any injury - the physical, the pelvic and the emotional needs masters athletes - how can we help them avoid pitfalls like tendinopathies or stress fractures and much more!! Jessica brings so much expertise as a runner herself, as well as her vast clinical experience in sports medicine and pelvic health. You can find Jessica on Facebook and instagram as @Jessica.w.dorrington Do you want to learn more about helping female athletes at every age and stage? ⁠My online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass covers athlete concerns during the menstrual, maternal and menopausal transitions, from REDs to Return to Running to the Masters Athlete - you can find out more here⁠ Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, and don't forget to ⁠Celebrate Muliebrity!⁠

Hello & Welcome to this conversation with my guest today, Dr Siobhain O'Mahony, who has not only a successful career as an academic and researcher in the field of the microbiome and women's health, from fertility to menopause; she also works in the Women's Health Research and Innovation space.In this conversation, we discussed everything from fertility to endo to menopause, including :​the Microbiome Gut-Brain Axis and how it influences so many facets of women's health, from infertility to endometriosis to pregnancy & postnatal health and into menopause and beyond​how the gut and brain communicate - the Vagus nerve, the HPA axis and the immune system​the role of the gut microbiota is different types of pain, particularly endometriosis​research looking at how diet, microbiome and CBT for better outcomes with endometriosis​how hormonal changes at perimenopause influence gut health; and why that's a bidirectional conversation​what we can do to optimise gut health, hormonal health and stress resilience (spoiler alert: BROCCOLI!!!!)​and much, much more!You can find Dr O'Mahony on LinkedIn & x.com - and you can find me mostly on Instagram (@michellelyons_muliebrity)This is the final episode of 2024 but I have some exciting conversations already lined up for 2025...in the meantime, if you'd like to continue your women's health education AND save €75, don't forget to use the code COCCYX24 at checkout! All the course info can be found hereAnd so...enjoy the festive season and I'll see you in January 2025! Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & Welcome To This Week's Episode! I'm really excited to share the conversation that I recently had with Dr Lori Brotto, and to take a dive into the research around mindfulness & pelvic health If you're enrolled in my Female Pelvic Pain Rehab or my Female Sexual Dysfunction courses, you'll know that I love the research of Dr Lori Brotto; I think she makes the science around mindfulness & pelvic health clinically useful & accessible Dr Brotto is a researcher and clinician who has authored over 150 papers on the benefits of mindfulness and she is also the author of one of my most recommended books, 'Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire' She is a fan of multimodal biopsychosocial approaches to pelvic health, whether we are talking about GSM at menopause, vestibulodynia and sexual health concerns including lack of desire In this conversation we discuss: what mindfulness is, and how it can significantly affect pelvic health issues, from vestibulodynia to dyspareunia how stress affects desire, and the differences between male an female responses how to incorporate mindfulness when working with people who have vestibulodynia, as part of a multimodal approach why we don't necessarily have to avoid painful touch - teaching people resilience and self-management and what to do in a flare and much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did - I've been practicing and teaching mindfulness for years now but I definitely picked up some more pearls of wisdom here! You can find Dr Brotto on Instagram as @drloribrotto and she also features on Masterclass (in the Menopause class) and The Principles of Pleasure on Netflix If you'd like to learn more about multi-modal approaches to pelvic health AND ave some money, don't forget to use the code COCCYX24 at checkout on any of my online courses to save €75 - but only until the end of this month! All the course info can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.com Until next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx

Hello & Welcome To The Latest Episode!I'm so excited to share a recent conversation I had with exciting pelvic health physio and researcher, Dr Malgorzata Starzec-ProserpioIn 2024, Gosia released 2 papers that I think will have profound implications for the way we work with women who have pelvic pain and dyspareunia (and maybe challenge some biases along the way!)'From Fragmented to Whole: Multimodal Physiotherapy as a Multifaceted Approach to Pelvic Pain in Women - Clinical Commentary' Starzec-Proserpio et al 2024'To contract or not to contract: should we use pelvic floor muscle exercises in the treatment of dyspareunia?' Solomon et al 2024In this episode, we discuss:​the clinical implications of these articles for us as clinicians, and also why literature reviews are essential and their role.​Common hypotheses about pelvic floor muscle exercises in dyspareunia​Can PFM exercises be harmful for women with dyspareunia? If so, when? What are the consequences?​Evidence for the use of pelvic floor muscle exercises in the treatment of dyspareunia – effects and outcomes​Our Conclusions: Nuances, nuances, and more nuances! Pelvic floor muscle exercises don't necessarily mean doing 100 near-maximum Kegels a day! Blanket statements on social media may limit access to potentially beneficial interventions.You can find Gosia's papers by clicking on the links above and also on Research Gate and you can follow her on Instagram as @ starzecproserpio_phdYou can find my continuing adventures in women's health there too - I'm @michellelyons_muliebrityWant to learn more about female pelvic pain rehab? Or learn more about female sexual dysfunction, contraception & fertility? And save some money?My December sale is ongoing - just use the discount code COCCYX24 at checkout and save €75 on all my courses including the Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course and the brand new Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility (along with all my other online offerings, including the Female Hormonal Health Masterclass,, the Breast Cancer Rehab course, Bowel Health & Women's Health, Female Pelvic Oncology Rehab, Women & Back Pain and Hysterectomy: Prehab to Rehab - all the info is HERE - but don't forget to use the code COCCYX24 at checkout to avail of this December Discount!!

Hello & Welcome To This Week's Episode! In this week's podcast I'm sharing the audio from a presentation I did recently for my new course 'Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility' If you're working with people with pelvic health issues, whether that's pelvic pain, sexual pain or dysfunction, a history of trauma or violence, or going through fertility difficulties...then we need to provide a trauma informed approach for everyone that we are encountering, one that's consistent and evidence based I wanted to share this information outside of the course as I think this is an important conversation for everyone working in pelvic health to have. The references for the studies & research that are mentioned are in the new course, Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility, which is on pre-sale now (for the lowest price it will ever be!) It will go to full price on November 20th, when Module 1 on sexual health goes live; Module 2 goes live on November 27th, on Sexual Health in Pregnancy, Postpartum, Menopause, Hysterectomy & for Cancer Survivors, along with an overview of contraceptive methods, and Module 3 goes live Dec 5, and that will cover Menstrual Cycle tracking, Barriers to Fertility, including STI's, End, REDs, Fibroids & PCOS, Pelvic Rehab & Lifestyle Strategies for Fertility and a Resource Section that includes setting up BioPsychoSocial Sex Ed classes. ⁠You can find all the details and sign up at pre-sale special pricing HERE⁠ and don't forget...make sure you're following me for details of my Black Friday sale - I'll be doing things a little differently this year! Stay tuned for all the details on⁠ my Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity⁠ Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Research Nerd Alert! This is an overview of our current understanding of what central sensitisation (aka nociplastic pain) is and how it impacts pelvic pain syndromes and of course...what we are goibg to do about it! Some great research around this topic has emerged over the past couple of years, with a growing understanding of why just focusing on the issues in the tissues is not enough and how we can incorporate lifestyle strategies such as sleep, nutrition and physical activity into our anti-inflammatory treatment toolbox So although this review is very evidence based for the first part, I do explore why this means when we are working with real life people - why and how to screen for CS and what steps we can take to get better outcomes - ultimately to help women with persistent pelvic pain live well! If you are in my online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab, the video with all the references will be uploaded tomorrow; I will also be posting this as bonus content in my upcoming course Female Sexual Health, Fertility & Contraception, which goes live on November 25th - but its on pre-sale now! All the details of all the online courses are HERE! As always, thanks for listening & needing out with me - I'd love it if you could rate, review and subscribe so we can keep spreading the word about evidence based women's health! See you next time - Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Welcome to this week's episode, where we're starting to look at preparing for the upcoming festive season - full of stress, different eating, sleeping and travel planning - the perfect recipe for stress, unregulated nervous systems, digestive systems and pelvic floor dysfunction! All this month, we're going to look at the evidence for multimodal pelvic rehab & lifestyle strategies for pain & digestive distress. Let's start the conversation with Inflammatory Bowel Disease - including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - how does it impact female pelvic health, from sexual health, contraception choices, fertility, pregnancy & postpartum recovery? There's a significant (and growing!) body of evidence to support the role of a biopsychosocial pelvic rehab approach to helping women with IBD live well Did you know: that 61.4% of women with IBD have some degree of sexual dysfunction? that there's an increased risk of gestational diabetes? that one of the best way to improve the fatigue associated with IBD is exercise? that the research looking at pelvic floor dysfunction, whether we're talking about pelvic pain, bowel frequency/urgency, sexual pain - all points to the efficacy of a multimodal pelvic rehab approach The problem might be that gastroenterologists don't know you can help! All the research, especially around sexual health and pelvic floor dysfunction emphasises the need for a multimodal pelvic rehab approach as part of an inter-disciplinary approach to improving quality of life for women with IBD Want to take an even deeper dive into Bowel Health during the perinatal year? I've added a bonus module to my online course, Bowel Health & Women's Health, looking at bowel function in the perinatal year, from the influence of IBS and IBD, but also fissures, haemorrhoids, OASI, anal continence and more... Stay tuned as we look at other strategies for pain and stress management and digestive health throughout the leadup to the festive season (seriously, how can it be November already?!) Thanks for being here and if you can, I'd love it if you can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast - and be sure you're following me on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest in women's health See you next time! Mx (and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!)

Hello & Welcome to the latest episode of the CelebrateMuliebrity podcast! In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Amanda Homen, a Toronto based physiotherapist and we chatted about the role of Hypermobility in Pelvic Health. Some of the topics we discussed include: what is hyper mobility and why we need to know about it in pelvic rehab why a systemic approach is needed - looking beyond the joints to the effects on the gastrointestinal and connective tissue effects The intersection of vulvodynia, dyspareunia and hyper mobility (did you know that women with hyper mobility are 6x more likely to have vulvodynia?) female athletes - when both EDS and REDs are present assessment and clinical reasoning - why we need to look beyond the Beighton Scale and more.... Amanda will be presenting on this topic at the upcoming Pelvic Health Solutions Symposium - there's a great line-up of speakers and topics, from pessaries to prostatectomy rehab - full details and registration info at the pelvichealthsolutions.ca website Want to learn more about women's health - from the comfort of home? Check out my online courses at celebratemuliebrity.com and make sure you're following me on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for the latest clinically applicable research in all aspects of women's health & wellness Until next time, Onwards & Upwards & CelebrateMuliebrity! Mx

Hello & welcome to this week's episode of the podcast!Today is World Osteoporosis Day and it falls right in the middle of both Menopause Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness month (probably not a coincidence as bone health is a major issue for both of these often overlapping groups)In last week's episode, I talked about musculoskeletal health at menopause, and everything I said then is applicable for women going through breast cancer treatment, especially if they are on endocrine treatment, but there are a few extra provisos to consider when we talk about bone health during and after breast cancer treatmentWe know adjuvant endocrine treatments for hormone receptor positive breast cancers (tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitor) affect bone, muscle and joint health, albeit in different waysBut we also know that the evidence supports a comprehensive bone health strategy, including education, exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle strategy modifications can really have a positive impact on bone healthStudies that extrapolate from menopausal research and studies looking exclusively at women during and after breast cancer both emphasise the importance of exercise, especially resistance, impact and balance training.Using the mantra, Strong, Steady & Straight, and allowing for decreased energy availability during and after cancer treatment, balance compromises due to chemo, especially taxane drugs and of course, being mindful of the pelvic health challenges she may be facing, from GSM to prolapse to pain, we are in the perfect position of having the evidence from the literature and the whole person approach to give the breast cancer survivor the empowering tools she needs to take charge of her bone health and her overall recovery.This podcast episode was inspired by the new module I've created for the online Breast Cancer Rehab which will be available by the end of the month - it will feature sections on musculoskeletal health, bone health, a breast cancer related lymphoedema research update and of course, pelvic health after breast cancer, with some delicious movement videos from my friend & colleague, movement expert Laura Feeney.I'll announce on instagram/facebook when the updates are available - if you're already enrolled, no need to do anything it will be automatically accessible...and if you'd like to join us, click here for the Breast Cancer Rehab courseThanks for being here - I'd love it if you can subscribe, rate & review the podcast and of course, you can follow my continuing adventures in women's health on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity and all of my online course information is here at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx 

October is awareness month for both Menopause & Breast Cancer, and one area of overlap between these two issues is that of musculoskeletal health Sometimes, when we think about musculoskeletal health at menopause, we might immediately think of osteoporosis. Although that's a really important issues, and one I'll be addressing in upcoming episodes, for today I want to talk about muscle & joint pain at menopause Musculoskeletal dysfunction affects between 70 and 80% of women going through peri to post menopause, with 25% of women having severe symptoms, including rotator cuff dysfunction or gluteal tendinopathy (which affects 1 in 4 women in their 50's and is often misdiagnosed as hip arthritis) In today's episode, I'll discuss the latest research around why this happens (spoilers: oestrogen, inflammation & sleep disruption) and of course the evidence based strategies that we can use to help women live well before, during & after menopause, and (of course!) where pelvic health at menopause fits into the discussion! If you'd like to learn more, there's a whole module on Menopausal health, including lifestyle, nutrition, sleep and physical activity, in my online course 'Female Hormonal Health Masterclass' which you can find here, alongside my other online courses. You can find & follow my continuing adventure in needing out on women's health research & education on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity As always, I'd be super grateful if you can subscribe, rate & review the podcast on either Spotify or Apple Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Welcome to the latest episode of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast! In today's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Surabhi Veitch, an amazing physiotherapist from Toronto (Before I tell you what we talked about - please note I had an equipment malfunction about 18 minutes in - it gets scratchy just on my end for approx 60 seconds then settles down - if it was just a solo episode I would have redone it but Surabhi gave so many clinical pearls I had to share this! we talked about: how we need to bring a different perspective and depth when we are communicating with people who have pelvic pain, especially sexual pain the importance of meeting people where they are on THEIR pelvic/ sexual health journey and not just super impose OUR way of doing things defining 'successful' sex and exploring beliefs, fears and knowledge, interrupting feelings of shame and moving to self trust and confidence having the pleasure conversation, as well as building confidence and pleasure in movement, food and sexual health and so much more! Surabhi shared so much of her own journey which is why she is an amazing communicator and clinician - if you're not already, please follow her on instagram as @thepassionatephysio Want to learn more about sexual health? There's a whole section on sexual health at menopause in my online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass but also...in November, I'll be releasing my new online course, Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility (it is on pre-sale now and goes to regular pricing when it goes live in November - here's the link where you can find info on all my online courses! Until next time, take care and don't forget to #celebratemuliebrity Mx

NEW PODCAST ALERT! Pain Science & Pelvic Pain: Episode 50 with Dr Millie Mardon Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode where I'm sharing a recent conversation I had with newly minted PhD, Dr Amelia (Millie) Mardon In this podcast episode we discuss: Millie's latest research paper 'I wish I knew then what I know now - pain science education concepts important for female persistent pelvic pain' How she brought her own experience with endometriosis and pelvic pain into her research Exploring pain science through a female centric lens What women living with pelvic pain actually find useful from pain neuroscience education The four key areas to consider - and making sure people don't leave the conversation thinking that you think the pain is 'all in their heads' September is actually awareness month, not only for pain, but also for Menopause, PCOS, Gynae Cancer and sexual health - of course (!) I have online courses covering all of these topics BUT! if you want to expand your evidence based, clinically useful, biopsychosocial toolbox for working with women with diagnoses including Endometriosis, Menstrual pain, IC/ Bladder Pain Syndrome, Vulvodynia, Pudendal Neuralgia and more ....AND get access to the Female Functional Pelvic Anatomy course FOR FREE, then head over to the online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course here Here's the link to my Instagram account michellelyons_muliebrity to stay up to date If you're listening to this episode on the day it goes live, you only have a few more days to purchase the recordings/manual to Pelvicon 2024 at the early bird price CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! Thanks so much for being here, see you next time on the CelebrateMuliebrity podcast! Mx

Hello and welcome to this week's episode where I'm sharing my top 5 non-hormonal approaches for pelvic health at Menopause. GSM or Geniturinary Syndrome of Menopause covers the pelvic health changes we see as oestrogen levels decline and includes such issues as overactive bladder, continence, VV dryness/ irritation and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Although topical hormonal therapies such as oestrogen or dhea can be great - not every woman wants to or can use them - I wanted to share the latest evidence to support the evidence for non-hormonal approaches that I cam across as I was updating the Menopause module. All of the options I discuss can be used alongside hormonal therapy or instead of it - I'm not a prescriber of pharmaceuticals so while I am a big fan of hormonal therapies, at the right time for the right person at the correct dosage - I feel that these non-hormonal strategies are effective & evidence based too. The brand new/ update/ expanded section on pelvic health at Menopause is now available in the Menopause Module of the online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass - if you're already enrolled, it's in the course portal. If you haven't signed up yet - HURRY UP! You only have until the end of this month to get this 3 in 1 course bundle (menstrual, maternal & menopausal health) - if you're already part of the course cohort, don't worry, you'll still retain evergreen access, which you might need because this course bundle is big! You can find all the course info at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or in my Instagram bio - you can find me at michellelyons_muliebrity.com Until next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx

Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode where I had the pleasure of discussing what's new in pelvic rehab when it comes to Menopause, Cancer & Pelvic Pain. September is actually awareness month for those three (big!) topics so I was excited to chat with Elise Fraser from the University of Melbourne about the new & exciting research showing the benefits of physio in each of these (sometimes overlapping) spheres

Hernias & Female Pelvic Pain: Episode 47 with Dr Shirin Towfigh Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode where I had the pleasure of a most illuminating conversation with global leader in hernia care, Dr Shirin Towfigh In this chat, we discussed:

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Why do periods go missing? (and why it matters?!) In part 1 of this mini-series, we talked about de-mystifying the menstrual cycle and in part 2, I covered period pain management, and here in part 3, I want to explore missing menstrual cycles and the implications, for both performance and health In this episode, I talk about: Different causes of amenorrhea including POI, PCOS and REDs Recognising the signs & symptoms of each the implications for bone health, muscle function & recurrent injuries The pelvic health implications - from new onset urinary incontinence, to postnatal recovery and fertility Understanding at risk populations and recognising REDs patterns Why menstruation is the 5th vital sign what the research says...and more! I've been taking a deep dive into the intersection of pelvic, hormonal and musculoskeletal health for female athletes - what we now know, what isn't widely known and putting all the pieces together from an evidence based AND clinically relevant perspective for rehab pro's - so there be a new course coming this autumn! Stay tuned, especially to my Instagram michellelyons_muliebrity and for info on all my online courses, please visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com Until Next Time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

In today's episode, I am delighted to chat with Terri Robertson Elder, about movement optimism in pelvic health. In the intro to the episode, I talk about some new research that I recently came across from Briand et al (2024) looking at changes in body composition and how women lose lean muscle mass starting at the age of 31!!! Pelvic health shouldn't be a barrier to movement but there's still a lot of mythology about what we should and shouldn't do in postnatal recovery, for people with diastasis or pelvic pain...which is what Terri and I set out to explore. I hope you enjoy the conversation - of course if you have questions, you can leave a comment on instagram for both of us - you can find Terri on instagram as @terri.elder.dpt and you can find me there too as michellelyons_muliebrity and for all the info on my courses, please visit celebratemuliebrity.com Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity.com

Spice Warning! This episode may have you questioning many concepts you once held dear as a pelvic physio! If you've ever taken a course with Taryn, you'll know she's an expert when it comes to breaking down the research and exploring what it means! In this episode, we discuss: • why the PERFECT score is imperfect for assessing pelvic floor muscle strength • current understanding of our role in management of stress urinary incontinence • the importance of the p value • prolapse - what role does physio play • hyper mobility and pelvic health • considerations for running & weightlifting And much more! This is a big episode so bring your pens and paper, and stay well hydrated! You can follow Taryn on Instagram as @whta and you can see her at @pelvicon in September and for info on her courses & research updates, head to whta.com.au

Vulvodynia - is it a mucosal issue, a pelvic floor issue, a psychological issue...or all of the above? That was the question I asked on my Instagram feed recently, paraphrasing the research into this topic by Chisari et al. So in this week's episode, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Jessica Reale back to the podcast, this time, to discuss Vulvodynia. It can be an intimidating diagnosis for both patient and provider but we explore what it takes to be an effective clinician working with people on this journey. Some of the topics we talked about - hypermobility, inflammation, dermatological considerations, ruling drivers like hips, spines and nerves in or out as contributors and of course, bowel health gets a mention here too! Jessica of course, along with Nicole Cozean, is one of the co-founders of Pelvicon and they are running a Vulvodynia Symposium with luminaries such as Stephanie Pendergast, Dr Rachel Rubin, Dr Jill Krapf, Dr Alex Milspaw and more. It's happening July 13 2024 and registration is opening on Tuesday the 9th of July - head over to pelvicon.com for registration info But also: Do you want to find out more about working with women living with pelvic pain diagnoses such as Vulvodynia, Endometriosis, IC/ Bladder Pain Syndrome and/or Pelvic Neuralgias? (And get the Functional Female Pelvic Anatomy course FOR FREE?!) My online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course is available online with evergreen access and membership of a private student support group - you can find all the info on my website CelebrateMuliebrity.com To stay up to date on all the latest in women's health, make sure you're following me on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx (and if you enjoy this content, I'd be grateful if you could subscribe, rate & review this podcast wherever you're listening to it!

This is part 2 of my Menstrual Health mini-series (pt1 covered the basics of the menstrual cycle and pt 3 will cover The Missing Menstrual Cycle - stay tuned!) In this episode, we'll cover dysmenorrhea (from the Greek, meaning ‘painful monthly bleeding' Did you know that menstrual pain affects 90% of those who menstruate, with 9% of those dealing with severe pain? That endometriosis affects at least 10% of women worldwide? That although meds and surgery are often offered as first line approaches, there's good evidence to support other self management strategies including a whole person pelvic rehab biopsychosocial approach that includes lifestyle, movement, manual therapy to calm the nervous system and the pelvic floor, tens and pelvic pain education including strategies for bladder, bowel & sexual health. If we remember that lots of things go into the biopsychosocial bucket, including how we move, how we manage stress, how we eat, how we sleep …as well as tissue disorders, then we can provide, in the words of Mardon et al ‘validation, reassurance, education and empowerment'. Have a listen & let me know what you think - if you have any questions you can find me on Instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity and if you're a women's health pro, you can find out more about my online courses at CelebrateMuliebrity.com. Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx

What is good communication and why does it matter when we are working with people dealing with chronic pain? There are a couple of papers that have caught my attention on this - Kays (2021) paper looking at the lack of empathy and its effects when we work with people who have chronic pelvic pain, but especially Kays (2022) paper 'Effects of Provider Interactions on diagnosis and care of people with chronic pelvic pain'. These papers discuss the consequences of negative patient/ provider interactions, how it can increase the emotional toll and decrease trust and communication...essentially impeding proper treatment And so, who better to discuss this with than Nicola Robertson, of Diamond Physiotherapy in Canada, who gave a brilliant presentation on this topic at CSM in Boston earlier this year. In this episode we explore what communication means (beyond talking), why it matters and what we can/ need to do better. You can find Nicola as @diamondphysiotherapy on instagram and you can find me there too, as @michellelyons_muliebrity Want to learn more about a biopsychosocial / evidence based approach to women's health? All the details of my online courses can be found at celebratemuliebrity.com Until next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx

Menstrual Cycles - what are they, what do they mean, what happens when they're painful...or when they go missing? In this short menstrual miniseries, I'm hoping to do some menstrual myth busting and really get to grips with the menstrual cycle so we are starting with an overview of the menstrual cycle & what's happening hormonally (spoiler: menstruation is only one small part of the menstrual cycle!) If we want to understand menopause...or return to exercise postnatally...or hormonally driven syndromes like endometriosis, or PCOS or even Irritable Bowel syndrome...then we have to right back to basics! And of course if you'd like a deeper dive...AND you want to save money & get evergreen access AND the course upgrades coming next month...then head over to CelebrateMuliebrity.com and don't forget to use the code JUNE30 at checkout to save €75! (but only until the end of June!) You can also stay up to date on all my women's health nerdiness on Instagram (@michellelyons_muliebrity) Stay tuned for the next instalment in this mini series on the podcast, where we'll explore what happens when periods go missing! (and what we can do to lure them back!) Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx

It is Diabetes Awareness Week...and I'm updating the PCOS modules in my online coursework so I thought we should have a chat about the link between PCOS and Diabetes risk for women. Did you know that Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder affecting females? That it has implications for the menstrual, maternal and menopausal years? That inflammation and insulin resistance are the cornerstone of PCOS, not just testosterone dominance? That lifestyle approaches are the primary management strategy - and there is specific evidence and guidance we need to know about? That sometimes...there can be concurrent PCOS and Endometriosis? Want to learn more? Have a listen! Want to learn even more (and save?!) use the code JUNE30 at checkout on any of my online courses this month and save €75....new extra content & research updates being prepped for upload next month but that will also come with a price increase so you can lock in evergreen access at the current price AND SAVE €75 by using the code JUNE30. All the course info is here Questions? Let me know! You can connect with me on Instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity

Dr Carina Siracusa is a polymath of pelvic rehab - with expertise in oncology, neurology, paediatrics and gender surgery rehab. But...for today's conversation, we are talking about sexual health and the symbiotic relationship between pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual health issues and a bio psychosocial approach to helping people live well In this conversation, we discuss: how people often have a combination of pelvic health issues and sexual health issues the people that we work with clinically, are we educated enough in the anatomy, physiology and psychology of sexual health? how sexuality is affected by ageing, disability or illness such as cancer key considerations for an appropriate pelvic rehab/ sexual rehab programme for someone with chronic pain If you'd like to learn more about learning with Carina, you can find her on instagram as @carinadpt; she has continuing education courses online at Medbridge Education and she will be teaching her sexual health course via pelvichealthsolutions.ca live online later this year If you'd like to learn more about working with people who have sexual pain with pelvic pain issues such as vulvodynia, I invite you to check out my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course which covers diagnoses such as vulvodynia, endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome/ic and pudendal neuralgia amongst others If you are interested in sexual health in the postnatal to perimenopausal population, then my online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass might be a good fit! It has three modules, covering menstrual, maternal and menopausal health, and as with all my online courses, you have evergreen access. You can find all the info on my online courses here at celebratemuliebrity.com and follow my continuing adventures in women's health on instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity Until next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

hello there! I'm in the throes of going though the new research that's emerging in the menstrual, maternal & menopausal space, and looking for what's going to change how we help women live well at each of these pivotal life stages. There will be a deep dive and big updates in my online Hormonal Health Masterclass later this summer (you can sign up now and get the updates for free when they go live). Expect info on the influence of menstrual health (including endometriosis) on athletes, lots of new info on postnatal rehab and of course, up to date information on musculoskeletal and pelvic health at menopause To start with, I'm going to use this week's podcast to discuss a new 2024 paper by Stimson et al looking at barriers to strength training at perimenopause - why it matters, what the barriers are, what I think they got right in this paper...and what they missed! Moving forward with the podcast, there will be a combination of the expert interviews you've been enjoying (coming soon: pelvic health in athletes, communication skills, pelvic health & cancer and more...) AND some regular research updates (let's nerd out together!) and what they mean for our work helping women live well. I hope you enjoy this review but let me know if there are topics in women's health that you'd like me to explore - I'm always open to suggestions! Until next time, Michelle In the meantime, you can access my online women's health courses here and you can find me on Instagram as michellelyons_muliebrity for my continuing adventures in women's health See you soon and don't forget to #celebratemuliebrity

Continuing the Hysterectomy conversation with the excellent Dr Lori Mize! I've been deep in the research around hysterectomy as I've been creating my latest online course, 'Hysterectomy: Prehab to Rehab' (available now!) Part of that research has been reaching out to friends & colleagues for their perspectives (have you listened to my interview with Lola Turvey about her personal & professional experience with hysterectomy yet? Episode 33 - so good!) Full Disclosure: this is a serious topic but we had FUN with this conversation! Dr Lori Mize is a force of nature and has been making huge contributions to the field of pelvic health for more than 20 years. We are both super passionate about women's health, but today we decided to focus our attention on what we can do to help women live well after hysterectomy Some of the things we discussed include:

I had the pleasure of meeting Emily at the World Endometriosis Congress in Edinburgh last May and I was delighted when she accepted my invitation to come on the podcast to discuss her approach to working with people with Endo We discussed: *what health coaching is (and isn't) and the difference between coaching, mentoring & being a clinician *the role of health coaching in supporting people with endometriosis and how it can be the missing link *Emily's defining question - why don't we do the things we know are good for us? *The many roles pilates can play in helping people with endo live well, from the breath and pelvic floor, to restoring movement and building resilience *how central sensitisation can affect people with endometriosis and using a mind-body strategy that has a focus on breath, awareness and exploring length and strength can help counteract the effects of nociplastic pain we discussed a great paper by Maddern et al (2020) titled 'Pain in Endometriosis' and we also discussed 'Thinking Fast & Slow' by Daniel Kahneman. You can find Emily on instagram as @thewomankindphysio and of course I'm there too as @michellelyons_muliebrity want to learn more about treating people with endometriosis? My online course on Female Pelvic Pain Rehab covers endometriosis, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, interstitial cystitis and as well as all that - you also get the Functional Female Pelvic Anatomy course for free! You can find all the course info here! Until next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

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Postnatal & Perimenopausal Athletes What Happens When You're Postnatal AND Perimenopausal? And maybe throw in some REDs, children and ageing parents… if you're having a baby in your late 30's or early 40's… We talk about: Why we need hormonal literacy: beyond watching The Golden Girls … The intersection of Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause … Making strength training accessible for everyone … The perimenopausal changes that we aren't talking about, particularly the anxiety, the musculoskeletal & pelvic health changes… REDs - knowing the symptoms including recurrent injuries, infections or urinary incontinence… Why we get gaslit by our medical providers…and sometimes by ourselves! I loved this conversation with Carrie - for more of her wisdom, you can find her on Instagram as @carriepagliano and you can find me there too https://www.instagram.com/michellelyons_muliebrity/ Want to learn more about postnatal and perimenopausal health? Check out my online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass, which covers the menstrual, maternal &menopausal transitions. You can find all the info on my online courses here Until next week! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Are you ready to nerd out with me and my fellow Pelvicon alum, Dr Yeni Abraham? We tried & failed to rein it in but we covered A LOT of ground! Including: hormonal & reproductive health and how it influences the pelvic floor understanding PCOS why fibroids matter the role of pelvic rehab in fertility why lifestyle medicine is the future of healthcare and much much more! Dr Yeni is doing so much to advance our field and to support women going through major hormonal challenges and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation - I hope you do too! You can find her on instagram at @triggeredpt and you can find me there too - I'm michellelyons_muliebrity Want to learn more about my online courses? Click here for more info on my online courses Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx ... and don't forget to #celebratemuliebrity

She's back! I'm delighted to welcome Teresa Waser back to the podcast for another conversation. This time, we are taking a deep dive into Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Exercise We discuss: how we need to acknowledge the mismatch between the stage of prolapse and the symptoms why we need to make sure our focus is not just on the bio but also encompasses the psychosocial challenging the perceptions of danger/safety when it comes to resistance exercise educating about the necessity of strength training for women, especially in the peri to post menopausal years using the TIIPPSSFC framework that Teresa developed to increase both confidence & competence in exercise Rx for this population (but also where we might need to use caution) Some great & immediately useful strategies (as you would expect from Teresa!) and you can find & follow Teresa on instagram as @rxphysio and Teresa will also be teaching in person in Cork in March - you can find the details & book here Thanks for joining us and I'd be delighted if you'd rate, review & subscribe (ideally all 3!) so we can spread the word about evidence based women's health For more nerving out, you can find me on Instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity ...and if you'd like more info on my online courses (menstrual, maternal & menopausal health, pelvic pain rehab, bowel health & women's health, women & back pain, breast cancer rehab or female pelvic oncology rehab) then head over here! CelebrateMuliebrity.com Until next time....celebrate your muliebrity! Mx