Vino & Vaginas: The Podcast

Open your toy chests and your minds! Cassie and Lindsay discuss the stigma around sex toys and review some of the lesser known benefits of them.  

Lindsay chats with Wellness Coach, Cara Reid, to learn more about the Human Design System and how it can help us find compassion for whatever journey we're on.  Learn more about working with Cara here: https://www.radiant-spirit.com Find your own Human Design chart here: https://freehumandesignchart.com  Check out Karen Curry Parker's courses here: https://karencurryparker.teachable.com 

Cassie and Lindsay close out the year talking about how expectations, intentions and celebrating the small stuff can shift us out of a failure mindset and welcome more lightness and ease in 2023! 

Dig out your feather boas and join Lindsay as she sits down with one of our most fun guests to date — burlesque performer, Chérie Coquette! Chérie graciously shares her story of finding Burlesque, how it shifted her perspective on what it means to be sexy, and how she continues to cultivate body positivity for herself and others through teaching and performance.  Find out more about Chérie's activism and performances at:  www.cheriecoquette.com or on Instagram @cheriecoquetteburlesque https://instagram.com/cheriecoquetteburlesque?igshid=NTlmMWMyMzg= 

Welcome to Episode 211 where we are joined by Registered Dietician, Teresa Maiorano from Live and Love Nutrition.   Teresa breaks down all the ways nutrition - both generally and specifically - can help us with our fertility!    Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think!   You can find Teresa at https://www.liveandlovenutrition.com/.

Join Lindsay and her guest Andrea Fougere-Chou to chat about how both self and societal expectations around pregnancy, delivery and parenthood can shape the postpartum experience. Andrea is an avid runner and mama of 3 -- two tiny humans and a fur child! She is also a Certified Canadian Counsellor in Whitehorse, Yukon whose specialty in maternal mental health has earned her the title of "The Birth Trauma Lady" in her local community. Andrea provides private counselling, as well as training around birth trauma for healthcare professionals. You can find out more at: https://www.commongroundcounselling.ca 

Welcome to day 21... the final day of our challenge! I hope you've learned something and enjoyed the process:) Thanks for tuning in! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 20: You can't think we would have done a whole pelvic health challenge and NOT talked about sex, could you have?! Today is all about sex! Some basics of how sexual arousal and desire work and some things we want you to know! Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 19 is all about preventing UTIs! (And also how UTIs and PFD can be linked!) Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 18 is all about the mind-muscle connection and the how we've conditioned our bodies to certain responses that may not be ideal for our pelvic health! Listen to learn more! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 17 is all about sleep! Lots of good information here, but I don't recommend you listen to it while trying to sleep because despite her best efforts, Cassie's puppy was being a bit too puppy like during this recording so she makes herself known a few times ;) Enjoy! www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Welcome to Day 16... a day all about alignment, posture, and maybe even a bit about high heels!? Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 13 is all about specific exercise to optimize your pelvic floor + pelvic health! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 15 is no pain in the butt to listen to! In fact, its all about helping you with your pain in the butt... preventing and dealing with constipation! Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 14 - two thirds done the challenge today!! Today is short and sweet all about the concept of habit stacking when it comes to the behaviours you want to be adding in your life to optimize your pelvic health. Enjoy, and as always let us know how it goes! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Cassie and Lindsay tell the story of how they met, how this podcast came to be and why Vino & Vaginas has become such a passion project for them both. Grab your Sunday Sipper and join your official co-hosts for a trip down memory lane! 

Day 12! Day 12 is brought to you by physical activity and the odd puppy bark! (Cassie's dog Andie wasn't content being ignored for the duration of this episode, so she made (thankfully only a wee!) appearance in today's recording!   Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 11 of the Challenge is here! Today we are introducing the topics of mindfulness and meditation and how important they are for our pelvic and general health! Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 10 is here and we are nearly half-way done!  We can't believe it! Today we are chatting about stress and how it effects our pelvic health. Tomorrow we might even offer some more practical tips to how to deal with this!! Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 9 of the challenge is a wee lesson on how muscles work and how important it is to move through a muscles full range of motion! Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 8/Week TWO is here!! Todays topic is all about pressure management and how it relates to your pelvic health. How do you fare? Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 7... One week in the books! Today is all about vulvovaginal hygiene and care.  Did you learn something?? Send us a note and let us know!! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Keeping on the beverage train... we are talking all about water intake and hydration for day 6 of the challenge! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 5 is all about bladder irritants and bladder health!! Learn the different things we consume and how they can actually create bladder symptoms!   Enjoy! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 4 is all about HOW you are going to the washroom. Did you know that is super important?? Learn more by tuning in! Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Day 3 of the challenge is here! Today we are chatting all about the importance of breathing when it comes to your pelvic and overall health. Give it a listen and see how your breathing is, and if you could possibly make it a bit better with some focus :) Cassie

Welcome to Day 2 of our 21-Day Pelvic Health Challenge! Learn all about how our mindset and gratitude can play a huge role in our pelvic health. Already can't wait to chat with you all tomorrow! :) Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

What if I told you self care could be easy, no matter how busy you are? That it could even help to simplify your life and create more freedom in your day, without sacrificing the things that really matter to you?  Well...IT CAN BE!!!  

Welcome to DAY ONE of @innovaphysiotherapy 's 21 Day Pelvic Health Challenge that will be hosted by Cassie!   Follow along and enjoy learning about all things pelvic health over the next 3 weeks!   Cassie www.innovaphysiotherapy.com

Welcome to Episode 205! Today we are joined with Cassie's good friend, Shauna Slobodian. Shauna is a fellow physiotherapist, but that is not what brings her on the podcast today. Shauna joined Cassie to talk about her own person experiences and struggles with growing her family and the resources and tools she used to finally be able to carry and deliver her baby girl.   Our hope in sharing this story with you is that maybe Shauna's story will resonate with some of you and help you in some way on your journey.   Cassie

Join Cassie and her guest, Vanessa Cooper chat all about exercise and guidelines for training postpartum!   Vanessa is a mom of two and is successful business owner training and working with women of all ages and stages of life. She runs a Strong as a Mother program designed specifically for women who are pregnant or postpartum and loves every single second of it! You can find more information about Vanessa at www.coachvanessa.ca.   Enjoy! 

Ever notice your poop changes when around your period? Why does that happen? Find out with co-hosts Cassie & Lindsay on this podcast quickie!

Join as Cassie interviews Alyssa Byers-Heinline, a midwife in Kingston Ontario who goes over everything you wanted to know about midwifery though might have been afraid to ask. From their education to what it is they do with their clients, gain some understanding and help prepare yourself for your delivery with this gem of a interview!

Today's Sunday Sipper is brought to you... on a Tuesday, due to technical difficulties this past weekend. None-the-less, this is a super fun and entertaining short episode talking a bit about what the research says about optimizing dating online.  Tune-in... you won't believe some of the things that come out on this episode!! - Cassie

Welcome to episode 112 of the podcast! Have a listen while Cassie sits down with Annabelle - a physiotherapist who has worked her entire career with a pelvic floor lens but who has only recently gone through her training to work as a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Listen in while they chat a bit about what pelvic health physiotherapy is, why its important, and who might benefit. Annabelles passion shines through on this episode... you won't want to miss it!  

Today Dr. Jenn Bossio joins the podcast to give us the low down on low sexual desire. Dr. Jenn Bossio's clinical and research philosophy is built on the idea that sexuality is complicated. She believes that in order to understand and treat problems in the bedroom, we need to consider the biological (body), psychological (mind), and social (relationships) influences. She has 10 years' experience in the sexual and mental health field and graduated with her MSc and PhD in clinical psychology from Queen's University.

On this episode we are chatting with the brilliant Vanessa Cooper (Giguere) (MSc, CSCS, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist) all about exercise during pregnancy. Join Vanessa to learn about what you should be doing, what you might want to avoid, and wade through some of the confusing information out there. You can find Vanessa at Transformation Training Health Centre in Kingston, ON (transformationtraining.info) and on social media @coach_vanessagiguere.   Episode Notes: 3:11 – What is Strong as a Mother? 5:40 – Exercise during pregnancy  - What is the current message? 9:12 – How to exercise when you don't feel great 11:08 – Benefits of exercising during pregnancy 17:12 – How bad is it to NOT exercise during pregnancy? 19:43 – What are the current Canadian guidelines for exercise during pregnancy? 22:05 – Talking intensity during exercise 24:30 – What exercise modalities are ok during pregnancy? 27:27 – Ideal vs. Real World Expectations 30:56 – Should exercise evolve throughout pregnancy? 34:24 – Exercise goals during pregnancy 35:38 -  Should you adjust existing workouts when you become pregnant? 38:35 – Exercises to avoid during pregnancy 41:12 – Riskier exercises 42:17 – Key core exercises during pregnancy 44:44 – Adjustments to make during later stages of pregnancy 49:00 – Can you lay on your back during exercise while you're pregnant? 51:33 – Diastasis Recti 54:40 – How does exercise affect our pelvic floor during pregnancy? 57:56 – Warning signs to stop exercising 59:52 – How to find Vanessa 1:01:12 – Just found out you're pregnant? Vanessas advice for you

On today's episode we are joined by high-impact entrepreneurial and relationship coach, Erin Miller. Erin is clearly a passionate and successful coach and today she is giving us the keys to unlock the dating kingdom and find both a partner and better sense of self. Though we focus on finding a partner on this relationship what Erin has to say absolutely should be heard by everyone - whether you are single, newly in a relationship, or have been married for years. She has some amazing tips and we promise you will learn something.   Episode Notes: 3:10 - Erin's journey to entrepreneurial and relationship coaching 7:35 - Don't Waste Your Pretty - what's this all about? 9:00 - Most common questions women ask Erin 11:00 - The most common roadblocks to relationships 16:47 - How do you know you're ready to date and find love? 19:22 - Where should you start when you are ready? 21:46 - Erin outlines the five keys to the dating kingdom 47:23 - Dating site tips 50:00 - Where to meet people 56:34 - The top three thigns Erin wants you to think about when it comes to dating and relationships

Join Cassie and co-host Lindsay as they discuss what exactly an orgasm is as well as some fun tips and facts you might have never known. And hey, maybe by the end of the episode you might throw your old new years resolution out the window for one of more orgasmic proportions ;)    

Happy New Year to our #vvcommunity!! Today's episode is talking about something we have ALL experienced: emotional eating and struggling with food choices during times of challenge.  Join Whitney and Cassie as they talk about their journeys, why people eat their emotions and what they can do about it, and the 6 key elements to a great nutrition plan. Whitney will also expand on what she talks about in her article "What You Don't Know About Fat Loss". Enjoy and we can't wait to spend more time with you all in 2021 and beyond!    

Welcome to Episode 106 where we will be chatting with Robyn Jackowich all about a condition known as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. Robyn is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University (Kingston, ON) working with Dr. Caroline Pukall in the Sexual Health Research Lab (sexlab.ca). Robyn's research focuses on a distressing but poorly understood concern of genitopelvic discomfort called persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GD). Her program of research examines the prevalence and symptom expressions of PGAD/GD, psychosocial predictors and consequences of PGAD/GD, as well as barriers faced to accessing treatments.  Robyn is also a student clinician in the Sleep Therapy Service and Sex & Relationship Therapy Service at the Queen's Psychology Clinic.  She is a CIHR Vanier and Ontario Women's Health scholar, and her research has been recognized by awards and grants from a range of organizations including, the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.

Join Cassie and co-host Lindsay as they delve into the history of the IUD and how it evolved to be the medical device it is today. We hope you enjoy the show! ❤️ Cassie & Lindsay

Dr. Andrea Hilborn is a naturopathic doctor who has been in practice since 2011, with a focus on hormones and fertility. Her office is located in downtown Kingston, ON. In addition to her passion of hormones and fertility, Dr. Andrea is a mom, a bookwork and houseplant enthusiast.   Episode Notes:   1:55 - What is a Naturopath? 3:43 - Problems can actually start much earlier than we think 5:35 - How Dr. Andrea became interested in fertility 7:55 - What is fertility? 8:29 - How common is infertility? 9:27 - Thinking of starting a family? What you think about. 13:15 - A bit about ovulation 15:45 - The effect of age on fertility 18:50 - When is it considered infertility? 25:16 - Common reasons couples struggle to get pregnant 27:03 - Early pregnancy losses - common causes 28:09 - Do we ever get an answer as to why we are experiencing infertility? 30:25 - What can couples look at to improve conception? 40:43 - Do we know the success rate of natural interventions? 42:16 - How long after trying to conceive should we look at assisted methods for conception? 43:30 - Is naturopathic medicine covered under insurance? 44:30 - The menstrual cycle is really like a vital sign/what can affect your mesntrual cycle 50:18 - Early pregnancy loss 52:45 - Resources for pregnancy loss 53:45 - Words of advice for those seeking assisted methods for conception 54:50 - Long term health beyond fertility 57:10 - Where to find Dr. Andrea 58:04 - Top tips or homework for those trying to conceive

Dr. Caroline Pukall is Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Director of the Sex and Relationship Therapy Service at the Psychology Clinic at Queen's University. Caroline's research lab—the Sexual Health Research Laboratory (SexLab.ca)—conducts inclusive research projects examining various aspects of sexuality, including vulvodynia, persistent genital arousal, sexual arousal, women's health issues (e.g., postpartum pain and sexuality), and other topics.   On today's episode Dr. Pukall talks all about vulvodynia - what it is, what the symptoms are, and what we can do to treat this chronic pain condition. She gives us some really great insight, resources, and advice and also outlines some really cool research going on in her Sex Lab!   Episode Notes:   00:40 - Dr. Pukall's research and clinical work 03:13 - Online studies available participation (worldwide) at www.sexlab.ca 03:55 - What is Vulvodynia? 04:55 - Current estimates of how common vulvodynia is 07:15 - Primary vs. Secondary Vulvodynia 09:00 - Etiology/Risk factors and correlates of vulvodynia 16:16 - Acute vs chronic pain 17:30 - Oral contraceptives as risk factor 19:40 - Subtypes of vulvodynia and their symptoms 24:20 - When do symptoms occur, prognosis over time and comorbidities of vulvodynia 28:55 - Lifestyle factors and vulvodynia, stress and the pain cycle 31:50 - Brain/Pain/Fear connection and pain loop 33:58 - Diagnosing vulvodynia 37:50 - Recommended treatments for vulvodynia 41:30 - How important is having a diagnosis? 44:18 - Common barriers to treatments 50:00 - Knowledge dissemination 52:15 - How psychologists and sex therapists can help with vulvodynia 59:57 - Resources for women experiencing vulvodynia 1:02:00 - Where you can find Dr. Pukall 1:03:45 - Advice/homework for those experiencing vulvodynia

Sunday Sippers: The History of the Vibrator   Join Host Cassie Dionne with Sunday Sipper Co-Host Lindsay Seale as they chat about some myths around the origin of the vibrator and tell you how these wonderful 'personal massagers' were invented!   00:27 - Meet Sunday Sipper Co-Host, Lindsay 1:30 - What is a Sipper? 2:50 - Prior ideas of the invention of the Vibrator 3:15 -  'Hysteria' -  The movie and the going story 5:40 - The base of the myth of treating hysteria 6:30 - Study confirms likely a myth 8:00 - The true parts of the hysteria myth 8:25 - Early 1900s and their advertising of the vibrator 10:57 - Did Cleopatra invent the vibrator? 12:00 - The likely truth 14:23 - The vibrator as we know it   We hope you enjoyed this episode and stay tuned to a fun Sunday Sipper at least one Sunday of every month! And if you love them and want more, let us know... we can deliver!! 

On today's episode we chat with Whitney Garrah, Owner and Director of Transformation Training Health Centre and Taylored Training Physiotherapy.   Whitney has come on the show to talk all about TRANSFORMATION. She has undergone a big personal and professional change recently and we are fortunate that she was willing to share her story with us. Not only that, Whitney chats about and guides us on how we can realize what changes we may need to make in our own lives to continue to better ourselves both personally and professionally. She asks us some difficult questions that I know if we sit down and think about might have the power to dramatically improve our lives.   Show Notes:   3:45 - Whitney calls herself a Stegosaurus 4:50 - Personal challenges and changes over the last 8 months she has undergone, #daybyday 9:10 - What happens when we put a pause on what Whitney calls the Parade of Life 10:55 - Thoughts on showing vulnerability 19:00 - Not taking life for granted 21:00 - What drives and motivates Whitney to get out of bed every day 22:30 - Common roadblocks women face when trying to find their own success and transformation 23:40 - Importance of celebrating the little things in life 25:00 - Katy Perry's wise words and constantly editing our thoughts and words 30:00 - There has been a shift in talking about the tough stuff 33:50 - How lessons of 2020 have changed how Whitney trains and works with her clients 37:20 - The future of Transformation Training 42:30 - Whitney's major advice for our listeners 43:40 - Looking for Coach Whitney online? Listen here! 44:50 - Final Words - 3 actions you should take to find your own transformation    You can find Whitney at https://www.transformationtraining.info/, or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coach_whitney/

Welcome to the FIRST season of Vino & Vaginas: The Podcast. We are so excited to bring you information from experts in their field on any and all topics relevant to being a woman. Our mission is to explore these topics in a fun and safe environment, free of shame, embarrassment or stigma! Be prepared to kick back with your feet up and a glass of vino (or kombucha, coffee, tea... we love it all!) all the while enjoying some fun, entertaining, and informative info!!! And don't forget to click the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an episode!