Podcast appearances and mentions of isa herrera

1 in 3 women experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their lives. And if you've gone through pregnancy, menopause, or recent weight gain, this risk is even greater.  So what can you do about it? Sadly, most doctors will tell you pelvic floor problems like leakage and pain with intercourse are just a normal part of aging.  When in reality, there are tools that can help you take back your pelvic floor health and feel confident in your body at any age!  Pelvic floor physical therapist and expert in the field Dr. Sara Reardon joins the podcast today to shed light on the importance of pelvic floor health and how to prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues at every stage of life.  We're covering it all, from addressing potential pelvic floor problems to offering practical advice for improving your pelvic floor ASAP. Tune in and learn how to confidently prioritize your care… down there!  Dr. Sara Reardon Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience. She works with patients to help them prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues, including urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse, and discomfort during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Dr. Sara is the founder of The V-Hive, an online, on-demand pelvic floor fitness platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. IN THIS EPISODE Re-educating ourselves on the importance of pelvic floor health  Raising awareness about the pelvic floor and what it does  Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction  The benefits of seeking guidance from a pelvic floor therapist  Lifestyle adjustments for a stronger pelvic floor  Understanding how your hormones fluctuate during your cycle  Easy ways to improve your pelvic floor strength immediately About Dr. Sara's new book, Floored  QUOTES “This is amazing to be able to help other people better understand their bodies and to help them with these kind of embarrassing, intimate issues they didn't even know they could get help for.” “I'm just so grateful that I've had this knowledge, and I want everyone to have this knowledge and awareness of how to take care of our bodies.” “50% of women over the age of 65 leak urine. So we're living until we're 80 and half of us are gonna be in pads or diapers. I just think there's so much potential to change that statistic for the better.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Pre-order Dr. Sara's book: Floored Dr. Sara's Website Dr Sara's Socials:  Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube The Perimenopause Revolution + $500 bonus → drmariza.com/book Just Thrive Website:  ⁠⁠GET 20% off sitewide with code: DRMARIZA RELATED EPISODES  #634: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Leaky Bladder, UTIs, Low Libido and the Many Benefits of Orgasms with Dr. Rena Malik #570: Is This Normal? Peeing Your Pants, Painful Sex and Pelvic Pain + How to Optimize Your Pelvic Floor in Midlife with Dr. Sara Reardon #420: Owning Your Pelvic Power and Healing from Chronic Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera #331: How Pelvic Floor Affects Our Overall Health with Erica Ziel

In view of the numerous health problems Americans have that are related to sexual issues, I need to take a respectful and scholarly approach to discuss: sex, orgasms, and improving whole health through healthier sexual relations. Many of the topics today are taboo for some because of social beliefs or absolute embarrassment, but again, I'm sharing some insights and some of my reading research to help people understand what lies under so many health issues from weight loss to movement constrictions to mental health and more--and it's about sex--or the absence of it altogether. Take what works for you; discard what does not apply...and take care of yourself too. Here are the books I recommended at the end of the show:"Ending Female Pain: A Woman's Manual; The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering from Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain" by Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS (2009)"Women's Anatomy of Arousal" by Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT (2017)"Tantric Intimacy" by Katrina Bos (2017)"Sandstone Seduction: Rivers and Lovers, Canyons and Friends" by Katie Lee (2004)"Maps to Ecstasy: teachings of an urban shaman" by Gabrielle Roth (1989)*"Sensual Orchids" photo by Ron Jones

Even after years of medical school, some health professionals only get a 30-minute lecture on this crucial part of your body. There are muscles you never knew you had, but desperately need. Have you heard about your pelvic floor? It's that part of your body you might not even think about until it starts causing trouble. But don't worry, I've got you covered. This week I am introducing you to Isa Herrera, a women's health expert who's helped over 20,000 women overcome pelvic floor issues. Isa's going to share her journey - including her shocking story about a "purple vagina" (yes, you read that right!). And by the way, pelvic floor health isn't just for women. Everyone has a pelvic floor! So if you want to learn about this body part that most doctors barely mention and take control of your health, this episode is for you. Because I'm sitting down with Isa Herrera to get to know your body better and take charge of your pelvic health. The Knew Method Live is a show broadcast live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self-improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Discussing Pelvic Health with Isa Herrera 00:23 Isa Herrera's Background and Expertise 00:46 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Not Just for Women 00:56 Interview with Issa Herrera Begins 01:10 Issa's Personal Journey with Pelvic Floor Issues 02:40 Misdiagnosis and Self-Discovery 04:45 Internal Tear and Scar Tissue Diagnosis 06:55 Ineffectiveness of Standard Medical Treatments 09:00 Discovering Vaginal Massage and Reverse Kegels 12:05 Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 13:25 Reverse Kegels Explained 17:25 Encouraging Women to Discuss Pelvic Issues 21:45 Shifting from Physical Clinic to Online Coaching 26:00 Misconceptions About the Pelvic Floor 28:35 Importance of Posture and Bathroom Habits 31:55 Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Treatment Approach 35:00 Group vs. One-on-One Coaching 36:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 37:00 Mutual Empowerment and Acknowledgements 38:55 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Schedule a Consult today at theknewmethod.com/ytconsult Check us out on social media: theknewmethod.com/instagram theknewmethod.com/facebook theknewmethod.com/tiktok

“La creatividad es como un músculo”. Con esa frase tan buena te presento a la encargada de inaugurar este año iNight 2023 que tiene claro que cuanto más se trabaja, mejores fotos se hacen. Mabel formaba equipo con nuestra amiga Isa Herrera quien ya no está entre nosotros pero que mantendremos vivo su recuerdo este año en el congreso ya que será un homenaje hacia su persona. Por lo pronto, te dejo este podcast cargado de emotividad y buenas vibras sobre Light Painting. ¡Dentro podcast!

Hola amigos Lightcasters, tal y como habéis leido en el título de este episodio, hoy queriamos rendirle un pequeño homenaje a Isa herrera, fotógrafa, lightpainter y amiga ...Queremos que éste programa permanezca en las redes por siempre... Va por ti Isa.

Pelvic pain is a real problem for women worldwide. Whether it is just a little bit of pee, some discomfort during intercourse, or pressure that you push through, as women, we are taught these are just typical signs of aging. But the reality is these things are totally reversible and fixable if you have the right tools to set yourself, and your pelvic floor, up for success. Overcoming Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 15,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew Physical Therapy. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, including the international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction after her daughter's birth, Isa has made it her life's mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. In This Episode Learn about the difference between the pelvic floor and the vagina (4:47) The most common pelvic floor issues seen in practice by Isa (8:40) How to proactively improve the pelvic floor health that you have as you age (13:18) Takeaway tips if you think or know you are struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction (16:15) Why you need to remember to be the CEO of your health and take care of yourself first (22:52) Mentioned In This Episode FREE The Pelvic Floor Secrets Workshop: 5 Steps To Happier & Stronger "Lady Parts" & A Leak-Free Bladder Pelvic Pain Relief Website Follow Isa on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube This Episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles Join me in using Natural Cycles and Get ready to plan or prevent pregnancy with the FDA cleared birth control app. Since Natural Cycles is an app, it's 100% natural (non hormonal) and has no side effects. It also helps teach you about your own body and unique cycle.  Now to make it easy to get started: Use my code EssentiallyYou at Naturalcycles.com to get 20% off your annual Natural Cycles subscription + free thermometer, so get the app today.  It's Important to note that NC° is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs Related Resources Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Essentially You Episode #137: How to Naturally Heal From Chronic Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera Essentially You Episode #226: How to Address Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Bladder Leakage Naturally with Maryellen Reider Essentially You Episode #331: How Pelvic Floor Affects Your Overall Health with Erica Ziel

When I did a TV show a few years ago, there was a French woman who had moved from France to Santa Barbara. She talked about how she leaked all the time, and she couldn't run because she would just pee her pants. And I thought, “There's got to be a way for her to get help.” This reminds me of women suffering in silence and the fact that doctors don't understand female anatomy. To put on my empathy hat, as a surgeon, it's true that doctors don't get any education in menopause at all (not even in nutrition). At least that's what's happening in America. I didn't get any training in anatomy, (vaginal anatomy was not stressed as much as the male anatomy) and the pelvic floor. There was also no discussion about the trauma of childbirth. So here's a quick patriarchy talk: Penis is a word that we consider to be… well just penis. But when it comes to vagina, this face pops up in my brain: And I have to unlearn that along with all the things that came from my childhood, because as a woman helping women live their best lives, I want to say that there is always hope… Even if as young girls, we were never taught that the knight in shining armor on the white horse is really YOU. With the whole Cinderella complex and the media telling us that healing is outside of ourselves, 30 million women are suffering from chronic pelvic pain, with debilitating symptoms like urine leaking, painful sex, prolapse, and weak or non-existent orgasms. And almost nobody ever wants to talk about it. But Isa Herrera and I will. In today's episode of The Best of The Menopause Movement Podcast, I'm with a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies, Isa Herrera as we show you how to give your lady parts the first aid and love that they need to be happy. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya massage, cold laser therapy, sound healing and Andean energy techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done before. She's also the author of five books on the topics of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, including the international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.  After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after her daughter was born, Isa has made it her life's mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. During the podcast, we discussed the trauma of childbirth and her path to pelvic pain relief PLUS: How the medical profession doesn't really understand the female pelvic floor France versus the USA and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation Shame and speaking up especially about female issues Is there a magic pill to fix the pelvic floor? What happens with prolapse and leakage? The body as a map to help What to do to improve your libido and vaginal dryness The pelvic floor and constipation   And stay to the end to find out how sexual trauma can be stored in the pelvic floor. Discussion Points:    [0:00] Introduction  [6:25] Isa shares about how she became a pelvic floor specialist  [11:26] How doctors have limited knowledge about the female anatomy  [12:40] France vs. America and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation  [17:08] A strong pelvic floor is important  [17:57] Women want the magical pill but the answer is within us  [19:26] Prolapse and how to deal with it  [25:00] Invest in yourself  [28:14] Loss of libido and what you can do now  [31:38] Vaginal dryness  [34:31] Food and how it affects your vagina  [36:12] Sexual trauma and how Isa helps her clients  [40:37] Digestive health and the pelvic floor     About the Guest:   Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005. At her New York City Healing Center, Renew PT, Isa pioneered the use of integrated modalities like Maya massage, cold laser therapy, sound healing and Andean energy techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done before.  She's also the author of five books on the topics of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, including the newly released international bestseller Female Pelvic Alchemy. Isa's new online school brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after her daughter was born, Isa has made it her life's mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction.    Resources:   Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones https://www.menopausemovement.com/podcast Connect with me on Instagram @drmichellegordon Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon Join The Menopause Movement private group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopausemovement) Register for Isa's Master class   Books mentioned in this episode:   Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Love Life, Enhancing Your Pleasure & Loving Your Body Completely https://amzn.to/38iSude  Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World https://amzn.to/3BhKd5H   Amazon pays me a small fee when you buy using these links.   For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. 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If You Want To Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health, You Should: Stop thinking about your body as individual muscles and instead think of it as a whole entity  Pay attention to your symptoms and how they may be related to pelvic floor dysfunction Seek out a specialist to get an opinion on how you can strengthen your pelvic floor and deep core   When it comes to pelvic floor issues, a lot of women struggle in silence. But the truth is, there is so much that we can do to correct pelvic floor issues while improving our overall health. While very few people talk about pelvic floor health, it can impact your body as a whole, even if you have never had babies. This is why it is so essential to understand what is going on with your pelvis so that you can get back to living life without worrying about where the closest bathroom is.   Getting to the Root Cause of Your Imbalance With Erica Ziel Erica Ziel is a mom of three, an FDN Practitioner, certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, health and nutrition coach, and deep core exercise specialist. Her mission is to help women live healthier lives and heal their bodies through movement, wellness, intuition, and breathwork. Erica is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®️, The Core Rehab Program, Knocked-Up Fitness®️, and The Core Connections Podcast host. She believes that anything you want to improve your health and life, you can!   Everything in the Body Is Connected Erica believes that we have to stop looking at the body as individual muscles and instead focus on how our body as a whole is working. While it is very rare for any woman to be in perfect alignment, it is crucial to look at how the right and left sides of your body work together to identify where dysfunction may be causing a problem.  Back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and stubborn weight around the pelvis can all be signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, even if you aren't having specific pelvic symptoms. By working to correct the imbalances of your pelvic position and release the tension in your fascia, you can get your deep core working for you again.   The Problem With Kegels As women, we have been told to follow traditional ab exercises and pelvic floor exercises such as Kegels. But these movements could actually be leading to my dysfunction and weakness than if you engage with core exercises that activate your pelvic floor the right way. Erica's program helps women strengthen the pelvic floor fascia and their deep core muscles to hold up the organs more effectively and relieve pelvic floor symptoms. It is time to ditch the mindset of going faster and harder to gain results. Your pelvic floor is asking you to slow down and take care of your body now so that you can speed up later. It is only by getting to the root cause of our pelvic floor imbalance that we can get out of pain and dysfunction once and for all. Are you ready to start paying attention to this vital part of your body to improve your overall health? Share what shocked you most about your pelvic floor with me in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “We are understanding that we have this right side of our body and the left side of our body, and if one side is really overcompensating, it is telling me that there is a reason.” (8:18) “I am of the belief that we can really and truly heal our body when we start to learn about our body.”  (8:48) “There is so much more to strengthening our core than just doing ‘abdominal exercises'. In order to really, properly strengthen our deep core, we have got to bring awareness to what our pelvic floor is doing.” (15:32) “If you have diastasis recti if you have back pain, hip pain, knee pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, stuff like that, I would say that you should learn more about your pelvic floor. Because there is a really high chance that there is some pelvic floor dysfunction going on, you just aren't having symptoms yet.” (21:59) “Our body has this incredible innate ability to heal and get stronger than we have ever been. We just have to get our ego brain out of the way.” (25:53)   In This Episode Discover the root causes that are causing your pelvic pain, even if you have never had babies (7:08) Learn about fascia and why you need to be paying attention to yours (9:59) The first thing that you should do if you want to improve your pelvic floor and overall health (14:37) What you can do to activate your pelvic floor as a whole and minimize pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms (21:20) When you should get involved with a pelvic floor specialist (26:38)   Resources Mentioned: Use Promo Code ‘drmariza' for 15% off your Paleo Valley Grassfed Beef Sticks Your Free Pelvic Floor Guide Erica Ziel Website  Core Connections Podcast Follow Erica on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes:  Essentially You Episode #226: How to Address Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Bladder Leakage Naturally with Maryellen Reider Essentially You Episode #137: How to Naturally Heal from Chronic Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera

Because of the decline of hormones, we need to have stronger pelvic floors, so that we're not suffering from vaginal dryness. In menopause, we lose bone density (so all these things are happening simultaneously). To find relief, some women want that magical pill or the surgery...that we forget that the answers are already within us and we have to do the work. But if after childbirth, you find that you need to take steps to heal your pelvic floor because of pain, leaking, pressure or discomfort “down there…” you don't have to be stuck in not knowing what to do to care for your sacred anatomy. There's stuff you and I can do. In today's podcast episode I'm with a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies, Isa Herrera where we talk about giving your lady parts the first aid and love that they need to be happy. Tune in today and discover how to trust yourself again as you learn more about finding pelvic pain relief! Discussion Points:  [0:00] Introduction  [6:25] Isa shares about how she became a pelvic floor specialist  [11:26] How doctors have limited knowledge about the female anatomy  [12:40] France vs. America and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation  [17:08] A strong pelvic floor is important  [17:57] Women want the magical pill but the answer is within us  [19:26] Prolapse and how to deal with it  [25:00] invest in yourself  [28:14] Loss of libido and what you can do now  [31:38] Vaginal dryness  [34:31] Food and how it affects your vagina  [36:12] Sexual trauma and how Isa helps her clients  [40:37] Digestive health and the pelvic floor   About the Guest: Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005. At her New York City Healing Center, Renew PT, Isa pioneered the use of integrated modalities like Maya massage, cold laser therapy, sound healing and Andean energy techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done before.  She's also the author of five books on the topics of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, including the newly released international bestseller Female Pelvic Alchemy. Isa's new online school brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after her daughter was born, Isa has made it her life's mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction.  Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog   Connect with me on Instagram @drmichellegordon Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon Join The Menopause Movement private group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopausemovement) Sign up for our Virtual Live Retreat: https://www.menopausemovement.com/retreat   Register for Isa's Master class https://www.prl40clk.com/2T6TBJC/NFC9H/  Books mentioned in this episode: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Love Life, Enhancing Your Pleasure & Loving Your Body Completely https://amzn.to/38iSude  Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World https://amzn.to/3BhKd5H  For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The pelvic floor muscles are very interconnected with how we feel about ourselves every day." -Isa Herrera   Isa Herrera MSPT, CSCS is the founder and CEO of PelvicPainRelief.com and a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating incontinence; pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse by personally helping over 15,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa's online school on pelvic pain relief brings her expertise to a global audience. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor disorders. To this end, Isa created the Female Pelvic Alchemy online program, which empowers women to take back their pelvic health and awaken their inner doctor. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction, leaking, and pelvic pain including the recent international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. In today’s talk we discuss what women can do to both protect and improve their pelvic floor to reduce pelvic pain, leaking, prolapse, and so much more. Isa is so much fun and this interview is full of life-changing information.   *Links:  Isa’s Free Masterclass in February to heal pelvic and bladder issues Lady Parts First Aid Toolkit   Timestamps: [00:31] Introduction to Isa Herrera [05:55] What is your pelvic floor? [11:38] Treating kegels as medicine [20:34] Importance of pelvic health after C-Sections [28:18] How can you protect your pelvic floor? [36:43] What is diastasis recti?   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking  How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health   Episode Summary A topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor.  A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic health and show you that it is about a lot more than just your basic Kegels. Isa is passionate about providing tools to maximize female healing, help women live in high vitality through the strengthening of their pelvic floor, and help women take their pelvic floor health into their own hands.  Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor, and it is only by embracing your role as the master of your own destiny, and your own vagina, that you can learn the techniques necessary to remedy yourself and treat your pelvic pain naturally and safely.  You are not alone when it comes to your pelvic floor pain, urinary incontinence, or chronic sexual pain. Other women are experiencing this too, and Isa is determined to break the stigma and clear up the confusion around pelvic floor physical therapy and the importance of circular healing.  Do you train your whole body as a way to take care of your pelvic floor? Share what techniques Isa shared about that you would like to try out in the comments section on the episode page.    Quotes “Lifestyle medicine and holistic care was the way to go. And right there and then I said ‘I will never go to another doctor again for this’. I am going to help and I am going to heal this, not only for myself but for other women, because I didn’t want other women to go through what I went through.” (8:03) “I think that sometimes we look for these grandiose things that we are going to do, like ‘oh my god I am going to do the biggest thing ever’. But it is actually everyday behaviors that we need to modify so that we are successful with the pelvic floor.” (13:03) “I believe that all women should learn this work as a part of being a woman.” (15:59) “What I don’t want women to do is to do 10,000 Kegels and feel like that is going to solve their problems because everything is interconnected.” (24:06) “The intricacies is not one size fits all, you have to find the medicine that you body jives with and that your body resonates with.” (25:50)   Resources Mentioned The Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady Parts The Pelvic Pain Relief Website   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

If You Are Concerned About Your Pelvic Floor Health You Should: Look out for early signs of pelvic floor inefficiency such as bladder leaks and pain during intercourse Seek out a doctor or specialist to help you if you feel as though something is not quite right Find natural solutions that work for your specific pelvic floor issues   At least 1 in 2 women have some level of struggle with their pelvic floor throughout their lifetime. Despite these staggering numbers, pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence is something you do not hear about often. MaryEllen Reider is on a mission to remove the taboo from this topic and open up the conversation about regaining pelvic floor health naturally.   Dismissing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Myths MaryEllen wants you to know that just because something is common, it doesn’t make it normal. Cofounder of YarLap, a wellness device used to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control, MaryEllen is here to set the record straight about pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.   The Importance Of Talking About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction The traditional medical system has normalized pelvic pain or dysfunction, and it is time to open up the conversation around early warning signs, symptoms, and how your pelvic floor muscles work so that you can gain the tools you need to support your body. Your pelvic floor muscles affect everything from your orgasms to bladder leakage and back pain, so it is important to understand this complex and internal group of muscles. When your pelvic floor muscles are strong, the rest of your body can function optimally.   Your Body Knows Best MaryEllen stresses the importance of seeking out a doctor when you feel that something isn’t quite right. If you know what to look out for, you can enter your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond with a strong, stable, and efficient pelvic floor. Everything from the difficulty of Kegels to pregnancy and peeing yourself is on the table today as MaryEllen breaks the stigma and opens up the pelvic floor conversation. By providing answers to your basic questions and guiding you through the process, MaryEllen believes that most women can solve their pelvic floor dysfunction with ease and grace, naturally. Are you ready to stop hiding behind the taboo of pelvic floor dysfunction and bladder leakage and take back the health of your pelvic floor? Help open up the conversation for natural healing by sharing your struggles with pelvic floor dysfunction with us in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “It’s crazy how everything kind of works together, and if something is a little off, everything is just thrown off.” (11:58) “We truly believe that everybody should be all on the same page, there should be no shame in this. Just because something is common, does not mean it is normal. So you have to be able to open up that conversation.” (18:00) “Its all connected and what you can do for your pelvic floor health, you should definitely do. And it’s kind of sad that that’s not something that is automatic here in the US.” (25:32) “If anything just feels a little off, listen to your body, your body knows best.” (32:40) “It’s always good when something goes into your vagina that you want to make sure that it’s good. Regardless if its an egg, or a weight, or any device, you want to make sure that there is enough quality control first of all, that its made properly, and that it’s doing what it’s supposed to be doing.” (39:21)   In This Episode Learn how a weak pelvic floor could be causing your unexplained back and knee pain (9:48) How to resolve your urinary incontinence and bladder leakage naturally (14:13) Why Kegels are not a one size fits all solution to pelvic floor pain and strength (16:02) The importance of pelvic floor health as a vital component to postpartum care and recovery (22:06) How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect the power and consistency of your orgasms (27:14)   Resources Mentioned: Take Dr. Mariza’s Survey Here YarLap Website   Related Episodes:  Essentially You 137: How to Naturally Heal From Chronic Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Key Takeaways: What is a pelvic floor and why is it so important? Women forget to exercise this very important area in their body. Our society has told us women need to be ‘tight’ in this area, but that’s actually damaging our bodies! One out of three women has chronic sexual pain. Just because everyone has it, doesn’t make this normal! It’s important to take ownership of your self-care. Take ownership of your body instead of outsourcing it to a medical professional. Are Kegels actually good for you or are they hurting you? What kind of exercises should women be doing to improve their pelvic floor? If you are accidentally leaking urine throughout the day, try to drink more water. It helps your body clean out the toxins. By the way, this is not just a woman’s issue! 40% of the people Isa works with are men! Women have a lot of shame when it comes to their bodies, but in Isa’s experience, men are even quieter! Isa shares some of the tools and workout devices women can use! Why is the g-spot such an important part of our pelvic floor? Look forward to a future episode with Isa dedicated to men and their prostate! Get to know your pelvic health. Massage your interior walls to help loosen it up and get more blood flow into it. You have more control over your health than we’ve been led to believe. Take control of it, and explore!   Episode Summary: Isa Herrera helps both women and men reignite their pelvic floor and become healthy again. So much sexual energy and health comes from the pelvic floor and if it’s out of balance, you might experience pain, sexual dysfunction, and so much more. Isa shares in this episode how you can take ownership of your body and discover what’s holding you back through exploration and experimentation.   Guest Bio: Isa Herrera is a licensed pelvic physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT.   Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. Isa incorporates a mind-body-spirit approach to all pelvic healing and believes that every woman holds the key to their own healing and can be their own inner doctor.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide Connect with Isa: Pelvicpainrelief.com & Isa’s free offer: Pelvicpainrelief.com/drbenson   Quotes:   “One out of three women has chronic sexual pain and 49% of women leak urine, and up to 50% of older women have a pelvic organ prolapse.”   “You need to own your body, you need to own your pelvis, and you, as a woman, need to understand your divine feminine anatomy.”   “If you can’t touch your own vagina, then who can?”   “I have seen women’s sexual function transform. We start to massage the whole interior wall, we start to get more blood flow into it, and it’s a miraculous transformation.”

Programa patrocinado por Arcadina. Empresa amiga de la casa que ofrece un descuento del 20% a aquellos fotógrafos que quieran hacerse su propia pagina web y tenerla lista en 48h. Podéis echar un vistazo en Arcadina.com/academiadefotografos "Ladies of the Light. Lightpainting con un toque muy femenino"Todo empezó por casualidad en un curso de fotografía nocturna que impartí en Belchite y en el que la magia de los cátodos conquistó a este par de amigas: Mabel Salgado e Isa Herrera. Desde entonces no han dejado de desarrollar su técnica y fomentar su creatividad. Tal es así que tienen un proyecto sobre mujeres que han hecho historia por distintos motivos y que nos presentarán próximamente en un webinar. Mientras tanto, hoy nos traen sus 10 tips sobre su forma de trabajar. Abordan aspectos como el trato con las modelos, pinceladas de maquillaje y peluquería para la sesión de fotos, el uso del color y tips de iluminación.

Programa patrocinado por Arcadina. Empresa amiga de la casa que ofrece un descuento del 20% a aquellos fotógrafos que quieran hacerse su propia pagina web y tenerla lista en 48h. Podéis echar un vistazo en Arcadina.com/academiadefotografos "Ladies of the Light. Lightpainting con un toque muy femenino"Todo empezó por casualidad en un curso de fotografía nocturna que impartí en Belchite y en el que la magia de los cátodos conquistó a este par de amigas: Mabel Salgado e Isa Herrera. Desde entonces no han dejado de desarrollar su técnica y fomentar su creatividad. Tal es así que tienen un proyecto sobre mujeres que han hecho historia por distintos motivos y que nos presentarán próximamente en un webinar. Mientras tanto, hoy nos traen sus 10 tips sobre su forma de trabajar. Abordan aspectos como el trato con las modelos, pinceladas de maquillaje y peluquería para la sesión de fotos, el uso del color y tips de iluminación.

Isa Herrera, expert integrative pelvic floor therapist, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about how to keep your pelvic floor healthy and strong! If you are experiencing pelvic floor issues, this is the podcast for you! On today’s podcast, you will learn: Why pelvic floor injuries are so common after giving birth and in menopause. How to reclaim your pelvic power with three simple exercises - and avoid surgery. Thirty million women are suffering from pelvic pain and what they can do to heal naturally. How pelvic floor health influences digestive health. The kegel controversy and why Kegels can hurt bladder and sexual health. How to create the perfect “down there” muscles for stronger orgasms. How to stop and avoid wearing adult diapers!! Seriously!! Why your doctor doesn’t know anything about healing the pelvic floor - you’re not going to get these options from them! Isa Herrera Bio: Isa is a licensed pelvic physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC Madison Avenue healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. Isa incorporates a mind-body-spirit approach to all pelvic healing and believes that every woman holds the key to their own healing and can be their own inner doctor. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. Isa's new online school, brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training. Don't miss out on Isa's amazing FREE pelvic health masterclass! This masterclass will teach you easy and natural ways to heal your pelvic health so you can start living your life again without pain, discomfort and embarrassment! Reserve your spot here! Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at

Great sex, painful sex, strong orgasms, healthy digestion, and even peeing is all linked to pelvic floor health. Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She lays it all out and tells us the importance of vulva self care. Connect with Issa:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowAmESp6j7obTUnCn531JAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/isa.herrera.775Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isa_herrera_pelvic_healer/?hl=enWebsite - https://pelvicpainrelief.com/about/Books - https://amzn.to/35TntZP FREE Masterclass for Women Suffering from Urine Leaks, Prolapse and Pelvic Painhttp://affiliates.pelvicpainrelief.com/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=1103&url_id=32 Link to Ultimate Guide to Happy Lady Partshttps://bit.ly/2RyjmNJ Show Sponsored by Sweet Vibrations https://sweetvibes.toys/ Use the code "Wild Love" to get 15% off at checkout Connect with Wednesday Martin:Website | http://wednesdaymartin.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wednesdaymartinphd/Twitter | https://twitter.com/WednesdayMartinFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/wednesdaymartinphd/YouTube | https://bit.ly/2zfvv1H Check out Wednesday Martin’s new book Untrue |http://wednesdaymartin.com/books/untrue/ Connect with Whitney Miller:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/whitnlove/?hl=enFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/Miss2Jits/Twitter | https://twitter.com/whitnlove Subscribe on iTunes https://apple.co/2XKfS0bSpotify | https://spoti.fi/2JPxuhnStitcher | https://bit.ly/2xYNQz0  Google Play Music | bit.ly/30nJwWAIHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/2NooEuw    

Pelvic floor health is too often ignored by women. Especially after childbirth, but throughout life, the pelvic floor needs loving care. The great thing is that it is well within your control to address the needs and wellbeing of this important group of muscles.  Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. With expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, she has helped over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center through a combination of integrative modalities. Isa and I discuss how you can best keep your pelvic floor healthy and strong. Whether or not you just had a child, there are steps you can take to maintain a fit pelvic floor. Isa starts by sharing why Kegels alone aren’t the answer and how to balance them out with reverse-Kegels. Isa also shares what she’s learned about helping women create counter-balance for their normal exercises. Certain workouts can inadvertently tighten the pelvic floor which can lead to problems during childbirth. With Isa’s counter-balance exercises, this risk can be mitigated. We also talk about what to do after childbirth to avoid damaging your pelvic floor. Many women are told that they can resume normal workouts after only a few weeks, but this can actually lead to more problems. Isa shares some tips on how to ease back into your old routines without causing avoidable trauma. What was your greatest challenge returning to a regular workout after childbirth? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page!   In this episode The effects and limitations of the kegel if utilized properly along with reverse-Kegels Why certain exercise routines can lead to pelvic-floor complications during childbirth Tips for safely returning to your old workout routine after giving birth Why many women experience leaking and why they shouldn’t accept it The importance of knowing your pelvic anatomy so that you can better listen to your body   Quotes “As you’re doing the breath-work, you have to do the visualization. Sometimes you need visualization, you need breath-work, you need positioning to accomplish the exercise.” [7:29] “There are so many ways to train the pelvic floor. It’s only limited by experience.” [11:57] “You can’t rehab the core after labor and delivery and a cesarean if you’re not addressing the trigger-points in the belly.” [31:09] “The guru and the doctor lives within you. All you need is the right mentor and the guide to bring that guru forward. You ultimately hold the entire key to your healing.” [39:22]   Links The Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady Parts Find Isa Herrera online Follow Isa on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube   Check out the full show notes for this episode here Urban Wellness Clinic Follow Emily & Urban Wellness on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. She pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done at her healing center. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and she is one that has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.Isa Herrera also spent years adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools. Even her medical, alternative health, and Fitness Professional friends tell her that they have not received any formal training in pelvic health. So you can see why she so passionately pushed to get her PelvicPainrelief.com online school up and running! She has also authored 5 books!

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. She pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done at her healing center. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and she is one that has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.Isa Herrera also spent years adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools. Even her medical, alternative health, and Fitness Professional friends tell her that they have not received any formal training in pelvic health. So you can see why she so passionately pushed to get her PelvicPainrelief.com online school up and running! She has also authored 5 books!

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women’s and pelvic health conditions. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare. 
 Having two decades of experience in women’s and pelvic health as a physical therapist and functional nutritionist, plus owning a private women’s health clinical nutrition and coaching practice, gives her a unique perspective on the integrative, conservative options for pelvic pain management, hormone balance, preconception and fertility support, postpartum recovery, and chronic pain and fatigue management in active and athletic women. She regularly lectures on topics such as integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, female athletes, and functional and integrative nutrition for rehabilitation, nutrition, wellness, fitness, and medical professionals. 

 https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth/ 

https://www.instagram.com/jessrdrummond/?hl=en
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2gj7eCaCktiS9nBW3Q0Ug In this episode we discuss - 

ENDOMETRIOSIS INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS VULVODYNIA OVARIAN CYSTS Pelvic floor health The influence of gut health on these conditions Trauma/sexual abuse - how does that play a role Mentioned - Kate Powe endometriosis interview
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 Susan Albers - Mindful eatinghttps://eatingmindfully.com/ 
How to find a pelvic physical therapist…

 https://pogp.csp.org.uk/content/about-pogp

 https://pelvicguru.com/ 

https://www.apta.org/   Pelvic pain book recommendations…. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Isa-Herrera/e/B001HCZRA8   https://www.amazon.de/Wild-Feminine-Finding-Spirit-English-ebook/dp/B0043RSK6M   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beating-Endo-Holistic-Treatment-Endometriosis/dp/0062861832   Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com  Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online.... 

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What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking  How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health   Episode Summary A topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor.  A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic health and show you that it is about a lot more than just your basic Kegels. Isa is passionate about providing tools to maximize female healing, help women live in high vitality through the strengthening of their pelvic floor, and help women take their pelvic floor health into their own hands.  Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor, and it is only by embracing your role as the master of your own destiny, and your own vagina, that you can learn the techniques necessary to remedy yourself and treat your pelvic pain naturally and safely.  You are not alone when it comes to your pelvic floor pain, urinary incontinence or chronic sexual pain. Other women are experiencing this too, and Isa is determined to break the stigma and clear up the confusion around pelvic floor physical therapy and the importance of circular healing.  Do you train your whole body as a way to take care of your pelvic floor? Share what techniques Isa shared about that you would like to try out in the comments section on the episode page.   Quotes “Lifestyle medicine and holistic care was the way to go. And right there and then I said ‘I will never go to another doctor again for this’. I am going to help and I am going to heal this, not only for myself but for other women, because I didn’t want other women to go through what I went through.” (8:03) “I think that sometimes we look for these grandiose things that we are going to do, like ‘oh my god I am going to do the biggest thing ever’. But it is actually everyday behaviors that we need to modify so that we are successful with the pelvic floor.” (13:03) “I believe that all women should learn this work as a part of being a woman.” (15:59) “What I don’t want women to do is to do 10,000 Kegels and feel like that is going to solve their problems because everything is interconnected.” (24:06) “The intricacies is not one size fits all, you have to find the medicine that you body jives with and that your body resonates with.” (25:50)   Resources Mentioned The Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady Parts The Pelvic Pain Relief Website   Other Resources: Register for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit Here Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Welcome to The Jen Mavros Show - Season 4 - Where we are Loving Humanity Forward, together. ❤️ Join me, Jen Mavros, as we sit down with today's modern messengers, disruptors and luminaries from around the world who are shaking things up and helping to move humanity forward through LOVE. During these life-changing conversational master classes, we reveal the most soul-tingling material to grace the inter-webs today. Helping you elevate and live your most soulful, AWESOME life. Visit www.thejenmavrosshow.com for the show notes and guest information for every podcast episode. Grab your free gift on www.jenmavros.com - A four track divinely guided meditation album. Dig this episode? Drop a 5-star rating + review! A simple click for you, is a BIG smile for me!

 Lets get the conversation started! Over 30 million woman are suffering from "lady part" problems.  One out of three women suffer from painful intimacy, 49% of all women deal with incontinence and 50% of woman have pelvic organ prolapse. Someone probably said you should try doing "kegels".  This podcast is going to change your views on what we are accustomed to thinking-  "Its just normal". News Flash- it doesn't need to be! Joining me from NYC is Isa Herrera, the founder of  Pelvic Pain Relief Dot Com and Renew Healing Center. She is the author of five books on pelvic floor dysfunction and the newly released international best seller Female Pelvic Alchemy. She has been a pioneer for new integrative treatments  and has the mission to help 1 million woman in her lifetime. We discuss the implications and understanding of the "pelvic floor", understand how to deal with issues pre and post pregnancy as well as strategies to get through it as best you can. Isa talks about the dangers of repetitive kegels with certain conditions and the damage it can do. We talk about why women are having pain during intimacy, and how to remedy the situation. She also talks about how young collegiate athletes are affected while doing sports. Isa offers tips, strategies, exercises, treatments and products that are also available.  This is my first podcast recorded with the guest in another city and not face to face with me in studio. I was anxious to start branching out the podcast and getting relevant and up to date information out to my listeners with leaders in their respective area. For a link to the mastermind class we talk about which is happening June 11th, 12th 13th and 14th click on link below http://affiliates.pelvicpainrelief.com/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=1080

Do you suffer from urine leakage? vaginal discomfort? painful sex? low libido? constipation? no orgasms? If you answered yes to any of these, then you definitely have to listen to this show as I interview Pelvic Pain expert, Isa Herrera, about the common misconceptions about pelvic issues and how to spot "bad" advice from doctors and other healthcare providers and how to take matters into your own hands.   Armed with the knowledge of how the pelvic floor functions, Isa reveals innovative strategies to help you evaluate your own pelvic floor 1st chakra issues and to heal them with her expert guidance and coaching.  No more doctor-shopping for the right solution.  No more painful ineffective surgeries! No more crazy pain relief drugs! Don't suffer any longer.  Listen to this show and learn about how your anatomy REALLY works  and you'll know more than most doctors! I guarantee you.  How do I know? Because I am a doctor and I treated a lot of women, yet I didn't know half the stuff Isa teaches. ...and download a free Step-by-Step Guide to Pelvic Healing report  and masterclass you can put into action right away HERE. www.karenkan.com/happypelvis Please share this show with those you know who are suffering with these issues so they can be empowered too!

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects over 1/3rd of all adults, women as well as men. Do you or someone you know experience any of the following; urine or fecal leakage, frequent urination, pain with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, constipation, deep pressure in pelvic area? Be sure to join us for a helpful discussion with Isa Herrera, the founder of Pelvic Pain Relief. She has great news! We can heal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) naturally. You don’t want to miss this one...   * * *   About Isa Herrera Isa is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Isa’s new online school, www.PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training.  After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. Free Report HERE: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   What is the pelvic floor and why is it important for optimal health? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. The pelvic floor prevents these organs from falling down or out of your body. It also helps the organs function properly.   What’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)? Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly contract (tighten) and relax the muscles in the pelvic floor to have a bowel movement. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles in the floor of the pelvic area. These muscles support the organs in the pelvis, and some form a sling around the rectum and vagina. Although embarrassing or sometimes painful, pelvic floor dysfunction is a highly treatable condition. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms to get a proper diagnosis. There are several home remedies you can try before resorting to medication or surgery for treatment.   Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Risk Factors Life Stage Pregnancy/Childbirth Childbirth can contribute to the development of PFDs, because it can put excessive strain on the pelvic floor during delivery. Vaginal births double the rate of pelvic floor disorders compared to Cesarean deliveries or women who never gave birth. Menopause The pelvic floor muscles often weaken during menopause, which can lead to the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Senior The strength of the pelvic floor deteriorates as women age, which can also lead to the development of POP.   Race & Ethnicity Genetic Some women are born with weaker pelvic floor muscles. This puts them at a greater risk for PFDs. If your mother or sister have a PFD, you are at higher risk of developing one. Race Caucasian women are more likely to develop prolapse and to have urine leakage related to coughing, sneezing and activities. African American women are more likely to have urinary leakage related to urgency. Ethnicity Mexican American women are more likely to struggle with urinary incontinence than other Hispanic/Latino women. However, this difference may reflect a reluctance to seek medical care and/or language barrier. Lifestyle Obesity Overweight or obese women have increased pressure on the bladder and often lack strength in their pelvic muscles. They are at an increased risk of developing POP and urinary incontinence (UI). Smoking Women who smoke increase their risk of developing POP and UI. If you smoke, quit now. Smoking is generally not good for bladder health. It also can damage connective tissue in your body, including the tissue in your pelvic area. Diet When there is not enough fiber or water in a woman’s diet, bowel movements are more likely to be hard or irregular. Processed foods can lead to constipation. Certain foods also can irritate the bladder, making women feel like they have to urinate. Bladder irritants include caffeine and alcohol. Heavy Lifting/Exertion Certain occupations, usually those that involve heavy lifting or exertion can increase the risk of developing PFDs. Repetitive strenuous activity is also a risk. For some women, stair climbing can cause leakage.   Health Problems/Medical History Constipation/Chronic Straining Straining with constipation puts significant pressure on the weak vaginal wall and can further thin it out. This increases the risk for prolapse. Pelvic Injury/Surgery Loss of pelvic support can occur when the pelvic floor is injured from falls, car accidents or surgery. Hysterectomy and other procedures that treat pelvic organ prolapse can sometimes cause further prolapse. Lung Conditions/Chronic Coughing Chronic respiratory disorders can cause increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvis, which increases the risk of POP. Sexual Dysfunction Pelvic floor symptoms are significantly associated with reduced sexual arousal, infrequent orgasm, and painful intercourse (known in medical terms as dyspareunia).   Emotional Impacts When women, or men, come to Isa, typically they're at the end of their rope. Many of them are depressed, many of them feel like their bodies have betrayed them. Lost connection with their loved one. Internalize their struggle and feel something is deeply wrong with them. Suffer in shame and in silence.    Deeper Dive Resources Free Report + Training 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Leaking, Burning, Pelvic Pain & Claiming Your Life Back https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   Isa’s website - Pelvic Pain Relief https://pelvicpainrelief.com/about/   BOOK: Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2MfnUZV   BOOK: Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, or Living with Pelvic or Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2K76QCq   BOOK: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts https://amzn.to/2MfKBNr   BOOK: Ending Pain in Pregnancy: Trade Secrets for an Injury-Free Childbirth, Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Creating Powerful Pelvic Muscles https://amzn.to/2EEeYXE   BOOK: The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together https://amzn.to/2WmgTub   MeToo Movement https://metoomvmt.org/about/

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects over 1/3rd of all adults, women as well as men. Do you or someone you know experience any of the following; urine or fecal leakage, frequent urination, pain with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, constipation, deep pressure in pelvic area? Be sure to join us for a helpful discussion with Isa Herrera, the founder of Pelvic Pain Relief. She has great news! We can heal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) naturally. You don’t want to miss this one...   * * *   About Isa Herrera Isa is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Isa’s new online school, www.PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training.  After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. Free Report HERE: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   What is the pelvic floor and why is it important for optimal health? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. The pelvic floor prevents these organs from falling down or out of your body. It also helps the organs function properly.   What’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)? Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly contract (tighten) and relax the muscles in the pelvic floor to have a bowel movement. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles in the floor of the pelvic area. These muscles support the organs in the pelvis, and some form a sling around the rectum and vagina. Although embarrassing or sometimes painful, pelvic floor dysfunction is a highly treatable condition. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms to get a proper diagnosis. There are several home remedies you can try before resorting to medication or surgery for treatment.   Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Risk Factors Life Stage Pregnancy/Childbirth Childbirth can contribute to the development of PFDs, because it can put excessive strain on the pelvic floor during delivery. Vaginal births double the rate of pelvic floor disorders compared to Cesarean deliveries or women who never gave birth. Menopause The pelvic floor muscles often weaken during menopause, which can lead to the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Senior The strength of the pelvic floor deteriorates as women age, which can also lead to the development of POP.   Race & Ethnicity Genetic Some women are born with weaker pelvic floor muscles. This puts them at a greater risk for PFDs. If your mother or sister have a PFD, you are at higher risk of developing one. Race Caucasian women are more likely to develop prolapse and to have urine leakage related to coughing, sneezing and activities. African American women are more likely to have urinary leakage related to urgency. Ethnicity Mexican American women are more likely to struggle with urinary incontinence than other Hispanic/Latino women. However, this difference may reflect a reluctance to seek medical care and/or language barrier. Lifestyle Obesity Overweight or obese women have increased pressure on the bladder and often lack strength in their pelvic muscles. They are at an increased risk of developing POP and urinary incontinence (UI). Smoking Women who smoke increase their risk of developing POP and UI. If you smoke, quit now. Smoking is generally not good for bladder health. It also can damage connective tissue in your body, including the tissue in your pelvic area. Diet When there is not enough fiber or water in a woman’s diet, bowel movements are more likely to be hard or irregular. Processed foods can lead to constipation. Certain foods also can irritate the bladder, making women feel like they have to urinate. Bladder irritants include caffeine and alcohol. Heavy Lifting/Exertion Certain occupations, usually those that involve heavy lifting or exertion can increase the risk of developing PFDs. Repetitive strenuous activity is also a risk. For some women, stair climbing can cause leakage.   Health Problems/Medical History Constipation/Chronic Straining Straining with constipation puts significant pressure on the weak vaginal wall and can further thin it out. This increases the risk for prolapse. Pelvic Injury/Surgery Loss of pelvic support can occur when the pelvic floor is injured from falls, car accidents or surgery. Hysterectomy and other procedures that treat pelvic organ prolapse can sometimes cause further prolapse. Lung Conditions/Chronic Coughing Chronic respiratory disorders can cause increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvis, which increases the risk of POP. Sexual Dysfunction Pelvic floor symptoms are significantly associated with reduced sexual arousal, infrequent orgasm, and painful intercourse (known in medical terms as dyspareunia).   Emotional Impacts When women, or men, come to Isa, typically they're at the end of their rope. Many of them are depressed, many of them feel like their bodies have betrayed them. Lost connection with their loved one. Internalize their struggle and feel something is deeply wrong with them. Suffer in shame and in silence.    Deeper Dive Resources Free Report + Training 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Leaking, Burning, Pelvic Pain & Claiming Your Life Back https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   Isa’s website - Pelvic Pain Relief https://pelvicpainrelief.com/about/   BOOK: Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2MfnUZV   BOOK: Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, or Living with Pelvic or Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2K76QCq   BOOK: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts https://amzn.to/2MfKBNr   BOOK: Ending Pain in Pregnancy: Trade Secrets for an Injury-Free Childbirth, Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Creating Powerful Pelvic Muscles https://amzn.to/2EEeYXE   BOOK: The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together https://amzn.to/2WmgTub   MeToo Movement https://metoomvmt.org/about/

Pelvic Dysfunction is a  silent epidemic that hijacks the happiness of over 30 million women in the U.S. alone.  That means 1-in- 3 women listening to this are experiencing this devastating pain and dysfunction. The really shocking news, this is even affecting our young girls and they don’t even realize it!As for the medical establishment? It tells women to have a glass of wine , see a psychologist, or worse have invasive (and completely unnecessary) surgery. For girls, well, girls don’t even know the issues they are having are normal, in fact for many girls they don’t even know they are having issues until it really starts affecting their extracurricular activities like running, soccer and most especially dancers and gymnast. Some of the treatments that don’t work are:* Pelvic organ prolapse mesh surgeries, which do more harm than good and often require a re-fix
* Bladder slings that don’t resolve the urine leaking, but can lead to self-catheterizing or worse erode into the vagina.* Hysterectomies that could have been avoided - most are conducted for benign reasons. 
* Botox injections in the vaginal walls that are not necessary.
* Prescriptions with severe side-effects that don’t even alleviate the pain or leaking.
But there is hope! Today, meet Isa Herrera. Isa is a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over ten thousand women in her NYC based healing center Renew Physical therapy since 2005. She spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in NY teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd-year doctoral level physical therapy students. She is the author of 5 books, 4 being on the topic of pelvic health and she has lectured nationally on the topic of Women’s Health. Isa has personally helped close to 15, 000 women suffering from Pelvic Dysfunction. Today’s conversation is an eye opener and a look into how society has taught us to believe what is an is not normal in terms of pelvic health and how even young girls are being affected today. If you are a woman or a parent to a girl this is a MUST LISTEN to conversation!For more information on Isa’s Free Master class please visit http://bit.ly/PelvicEmpowerment or our blog at www.RaisingAPowerfulGirl.com/blog to get registered! You can also find information inside of our private Facebook​ group “Moms Raising Powerful Girls”

A staggering 30 million women worldwide suffer from pelvic pain, and it’s not only those who have had children. In fact, most women go without talking about their pelvic floor out of embarrassment and confusion. A proper pelvic floor exercise routine will help so many aspects of your life, from your sexual and anatomy health to your physical health and wellbeing. Today’s guest is Isa Herrera, pelvic floor physical therapist, and we’re talking about everything you need to know about having a healthy pelvic floor. Isa first began her research into the pelvic floor after having a baby but also gaining a lot of pelvic pain and frustration. Her leaky bladder and feeling pressure and pain all the time led her back to her OB/GYN who just told her to do Kegel exercises. But they didn’t work for Isa. Kegel exercises. Most women have heard of them, but do you know how to do them properly? We move away from the term Kegel to talk about the over 25 different pelvic floor exercises to support female health. By learning how to connect with your body and your pelvic floor exercises, you’ll start to improve your problems, day by day. We also talk about how important it is to educate our daughters about their anatomy and Isa gives a surprising example of her daughter’s classmate’s lack of knowledge. We need to empower and honor our pelvic floor health in a way our children can grasp and understand so they don’t have these problems or questions later in life. Do you practice pelvic floor exercises every day? Are you in a constant state of compression? How do you talk to your children about their sexual health?   In This Episode: What Kegels are, how to do them, and who they’re not good for What a proper Kegel is and why you need to know about the other ways to do a pelvic floor exercise How women should connect with the pelvic floor exercise What strong pelvic floor muscles help with How sitting incorrectly and for long periods of time can impact your pelvic floor muscles What positions are the best to start doing pelvic floor exercises in How to talk to your daughters about their anatomy and pelvic floor Why vaginoplasty isn’t the answer to your pelvic floor health problems   Quotes: “All pelvic floor exercises, when it involves a contraction, have three things in common. The clitoris should nod, the area between anus and vagina should pucker, and the anus should wink. Those three parts should happen simultaneously. ” (7:32) “If you can see it, then you can fix what’s not working.” (8:51) “Before you can do a pelvic floor exercise, you’ve got to bring the mind-body connection to it.” (12:31) “How do I go about this in a very holistic, honoring way for my child that she gets it, honors it, and knows that she can communicate and ask questions.” (21:01)   Links Grab your Free The Perfect Kegel Checklist Find Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS Online Follow Isa on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A staggering 30 million women worldwide suffer from pelvic pain, and it's not only those who have had children. In fact, most women go without talking about their pelvic floor out of embarrassment and confusion. A proper pelvic floor exercise routine will help so many aspects of your life, from your sexual and anatomy health to your physical health and wellbeing. Today's guest is Isa Herrera, pelvic floor physical therapist, and we're talking about everything you need to know about having a healthy pelvic floor. Isa first began her research into the pelvic floor after having a baby but also gaining a lot of pelvic pain and frustration. Her leaky bladder and feeling pressure and pain all the time led her back to her OB/GYN who just told her to do Kegel exercises. But they didn't work for Isa. Kegel exercises. Most women have heard of them, but do you know how to do them properly? We move away from the term Kegel to talk about the over 25 different pelvic floor exercises to support female health. By learning how to connect with your body and your pelvic floor exercises, you'll start to improve your problems, day by day. We also talk about how important it is to educate our daughters about their anatomy and Isa gives a surprising example of her daughter's classmate's lack of knowledge. We need to empower and honor our pelvic floor health in a way our children can grasp and understand so they don't have these problems or questions later in life. Do you practice pelvic floor exercises every day? Are you in a constant state of compression? How do you talk to your children about their sexual health? In This Episode: What Kegels are, how to do them, and who they're not good for What a proper Kegel is and why you need to know about the other ways to do a pelvic floor exercise How women should connect with the pelvic floor exercise What strong pelvic floor muscles help with How sitting incorrectly and for long periods of time can impact your pelvic floor muscles What positions are the best to start doing pelvic floor exercises in How to talk to your daughters about their anatomy and pelvic floor Why vaginoplasty isn't the answer to your pelvic floor health problems Quotes: “All pelvic floor exercises, when it involves a contraction, have three things in common. The clitoris should nod, the area between anus and vagina should pucker, and the anus should wink. Those three parts should happen simultaneously. ” (7:32) “If you can see it, then you can fix what's not working.” (8:51) “Before you can do a pelvic floor exercise, you've got to bring the mind-body connection to it.” (12:31) “How do I go about this in a very holistic, honoring way for my child that she gets it, honors it, and knows that she can communicate and ask questions.” (21:01) Links Grab your Free The Perfect Kegel Checklist Find Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS Online Follow Isa on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

As moms we really give it all — heart, mind, and definitely body! This episode is all about that last part, and how we can recognize and rehabilitate pelvic floor problems. I’m with the best expert I’ve ever met on the topic (plus she’s one of the most fun too!). Her name is Isa Herrera …

As moms we really give it all — heart, mind, and definitely body! This episode is all about that last part, and how we can recognize and rehabilitate pelvic floor problems. I’m with the best expert I’ve ever met on the topic (plus she’s one of the most fun too!). Her name is Isa Herrera …

As moms we really give it all — heart, mind, and definitely body! This episode is all about that last part, and how we can recognize and rehabilitate pelvic floor problems. I’m with the best expert I’ve ever met on the topic (plus she’s one of the most fun too!). Her name is Isa Herrera …

I get asked all the time about certain health fades as to whether they are good or not and today I am talking to you about one of those.The fade is about Himalayan Salt Lamps and do they really offer any health benefits? The answer my dear well women is YES they indeed do.In today's episode y'all will find out* What is so special about them* How they can help you breath better* How they can help to increase your energy and who doesn't want more of that* And finally the mental health benefits they bringI've got one running in my office right now as I am recording thisTake a listen and then head on over to our facebook group and let me know if you have any or if you are now going to get any!Join me tonight for Isa Herrera's webinar on Pelvic Health!Don't Forget To Subscribe & Review Us iTunesAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you're feeling the extra love, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read and then highlight you on a future episode. Just click here to review , select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As most of you know I am a women's health provider and gynecology is kinda my gig. I have taken care of thousands of women in my career and have seen my fair share of vagina's. I've also know about all the problems that can happen to our girls. So, today I am so fortunate to be interviewing Isa Herrera, an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, because she geeks out on vagina's just like I do and we talk the same language.In today's discussion we openly talk about pelvic health and all that it encompasses.We explore what is pelvic floor dysfunction?How can we alleviate pelvic pain?4 positions that can eliminate pain with sexHow can we as women improve orgasm? Yes, you heard me rightHow can a technique called Yoni help with bladder care?And a bunch of other tips to help the va-j-jIsa is hosting a free COMPLIMENTARY masterclass – “5 Steps to Happier ‘Lady Parts’: Stop Leaking, Heal Prolapse, and Relieve Pain without Setting Foot in the Doctor’s Office” (and you’re invited).Besides sharing proven, self-healing exercises (you can apply today, in the privacy of your home) that’ll help you regain bladder control, heal your lower back pain, and eliminate discomfort (or excruciating pain) during intimacy…This is a safe place where you can connect with women just like you, and talk about pelvic pain, leaking, vaginal pain, sex and more (no more suffering in silence… you’re NOT alone!)Space is limited for this FREE masterclass on February 6 , at 8PM Eastern Time. So sign up now and I'll see you there: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/michellebroad?sc_ref=GleCLx0unCxJmT2IDon't Forget To Subscribe & Review Us iTunesAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you're feeling the extra love, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read and then highlight you on a future episode. Just click here to review , select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center She is a pioneer in the space and the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. Her new online school, PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, techniques, and tools to maximize female healing and professional training. A different take on maybe how we can thrive…. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Did you suffer from pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, incontinence, CONSTIPATION, or pain during intercourse? If so, I want you to know that these issues may be common they are NOT normal.They are not just things you have to put up with as your grow older. In fact, they are often missed signs of a weak pelvic floor. Now, before you tell me how diligent you are about doing your kegels, please know that for some women kegels can actually make things WORSE.

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Join hosts Cat & Sarah as they sit and discuss with pussy doctor, Isa Herrera about all things pelvic. Are kegels actually good for you? How can you tell if you're actually too loose, or too tight down there? All these questions and more answered!

Isa is a leading authority in the field of integrative pelvic health and has successfully treated thousands of women suffering from incontinence, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. She’s the creator of pelvicpainrelief.com. Her goal is to empower women to achieve lifelong pelvic health and wellness. In her new book, Female Pelvic Alchemy, Isa shares her secrets about the right way to Kegel, how to perform your own self-exams and massages, how to strengthen your core, and how to reconnect to your orgasms. In today’s episode, we talk about how to keep your pelvic floor muscles healthy! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Why 1 out of every 3 women has an issue with her pelvic floor, but will likely not be diagnosed What are the 5 functions of the pelvic floor muscles? What kegals exercises are, and why you probably shouldn't be doing them What is the right way to do kegal exercises? Should you consider pelvic floor physiotherapy after birth? The role of vaginal massage in healing your pelvic floor muscles Pelvic floor physiotherapy for painful sex How can pelvic floor physiotherapy help you to have better sex, and stronger orgasms? What is prolapse, and why does it happen? Connect with Isa: You can connect with Isa on her Website, on Facebook, via email, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Female Pelvic Alchemy by Isa Herrera Ending Pain in Pregnancy book by Isa Herrera Ending Female Pain book by Isa Herrera Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 027 | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility | Part 2 | Dr. Erica Berman FFP 026 |  Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility Part 1 | Erin Martin Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She’s helped over 14,000 women in her practice since 2005, using a variety of healing modalities. In this episode, we’re talking about how to identify and correct simple pelvic floor imbalances to reduce menstrual pain; also known as cramps, why you should be massaging your vagina on a regular basis, techniques for helping to prevent menstrual pain, and so much more!   To learn more about Isa Herrerra, visit the show notes.

Isa is a holistic women’s pelvic floor specialist and talks about how she got started in this profession. She speaks to the common things that happens to women in menopause with their pelvic floors. She talks about healing programs and the function of the pelvic floor and the one thing that women do to not feel pressure in their pelvis. She also speaks to why women leak as they get older.W: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/ F: https://www.facebook.com/IsaHerreraPelvicHealer/ T: https://twitter.com/isapelvichealer

Isa is a holistic women’s pelvic floor specialist and talks about how she got started in this profession. She speaks to the common things that happens to women in menopause with their pelvic floors. She talks about healing programs and the function of the pelvic floor and the one thing that women do to not feel pressure in their pelvis. She also speaks to why women leak as they get older.W: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/ F: https://www.facebook.com/IsaHerreraPelvicHealer/ T: https://twitter.com/isapelvichealer

Health is wealth, right? Many of you have New Year’s resolutions to be healthier in 2018. So, I thought it would be appropriate to bring on a guest today who is an expert on, particularly, pelvic relief. The topic is a little sensitive, a little private. Sometimes we don’t talk about this issue very openly. Both for men and women, particularly us moms after having babies, this can be an area of tension and pain. But as Isa says, “If your pelvis isn’t healthy, your money can’t be healthy.” What’s that correlation about? Isa will explain. She's a licensed physical therapist and an expert in women’s health. She's the founder of pelvicpainrelief.com, which is an online educational portal. Isa also has a healing center here in New York City. She is the author of five books on the topic of women’s health and she says that her passion for pelvic health was born from her own personal hardships after the birth of her first daughter, Ella. Isa also talks about the benefits of growing up poor, the childhood experiences that transformed her relationship with money and has benefited her as an entrepreneur and as someone who is very So Money. To receive the female pelvic freedom checklist visit pelvicpainrelief.com/pelvicstarterkitb. Isa is also hosting a FREE Live Masterclass on January 17, 2018, you can join here: pelvicpainrelief.com/fpa-jan-2018-webinar-optin. To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

I recently started following the work of Isa Herrera, who is the founder of "Pelvic Pain Relief" and offers up a TON of really cool resources for women include "Pelvic Power Hour" and "Pelvic Floor Yoga" (how cool is that?) Which is FANTASTIC because there really isn't a whole lot of information out there about drug-free natural remedies for the pelvic pain. Some women don't even realize that their side effects (like reduced sexual pleasure) is due to a weak pelvic floor!  I personally took Isa's Pelvic Pain Relief course and loved it! I knew I had to have Isa on my radio show.  Let me tell you, it wasn't easy. Isa is a VERY popular and busy lady sharing this important information with the world. So we were thrilled that after a few months of persistence to finally get a private one-on-one recorded interview with her.  What we cover: Why spiritual enlightenment and evolution must include your pelvic floor healthHow there hasn't been specialized "do it yourself" pelvic floor therapies that work until nowWhy doing Kegel exercises maybe harmful to your health and cause more problemsHow to get information on "diagnosing" what is causing yoru pelvic painHow my pelvic floor was connected to my knee pain! For a free Pelvic Pain Starter Kit (and even if you don't have pain but have other symptoms, this is good for you too): http://karenkan.com/pelvicstarterkit. To register for Isa's amazing Lady Parts 101 Pelvic Healing Master class: http://karenkan.com/pelvichealing on January 17th at 8PM Eastern (GMT-05:00) (complimentary!)    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Isa Herrera joins me to discuss holistic healthcare. Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. In this episode, we discuss: -Society’s demanding expectations on women -Developing trust and compassion with your patients to discuss pelvic pain, sexual health and incontinence -The importance of collaboration with your patient’s broader healthcare team when delivering holistic healthcare -Female Pelvic Alchemy Program: Trade Secrets for Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts -And so much more!   With the many selfless roles women take on in the modern world, from child rearing to running businesses, it can be difficult for women to spend time on their own needs. Isa empowers women with, “The time is right for women to seize the moment and to become the heroines of their own story.”   It is the role of the therapist to give their patients the tools needed to build towards optimal health as in the end, “[The patients] have to be responsible for their own work.”   A therapeutic alliance is developed the moment you make contact with a patient. Trust is even more elevated in intimate settings such as pelvic health, where Isa reminds us, “You have under 15 seconds to make that impression to make sure that they trust you enough to open up to you.”   One of the most important qualities of a great therapist is humility as Isa recommends, “If we don’t know something and we are not comfortable with it, we should own it.”   Physical therapists often adopt beliefs that hinder them from growing their businesses. To overcome those limiting beliefs, one of the first steps Isa states is, “We have to get out of this scarcity mindset.”   For more information on Isa: Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction by helping over fourteen thousand women since 2005 at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy. Most recently, Isa has used her vast clinical experience and expertise and incorporated it into her new online school www.PelvicPainRelief.com, a online educational portal whose mission is to create a global language for patients and professionals seeking accurate, integrative information relating to all things about pelvic health. Isa's online school PelvicPainRelief.com is founded on evidence-based education and over 10 years of tried and true protocols that incorporate exercises, techniques, and integrative tools to maximize patient healing. She is also now bringing her business and clinical wisdom together as well for professionals to coach and mentor women who want to create or up-level cash-based practices in the field of women's health. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain and her newly released book, Female Pelvic Alchemy is an international best seller in 4 women's health categories. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction, and also to educate professionals on the right mix of evidence-based and integrative techniques to help patients achieve lifelong health and wellness.   Resources discussed on this show: Pelvic Pain Relief Website Renew PT Website Female Pelvic Alchemy Program Free Gift: Pelvic Starter Kit Female Pelvic Alchemy S.T.A.R.R. Program Professional Training Female Pelvic Alchemy Book Isa Herrera Facebook Isa Herrera Instagram Isa Herrera LinkedIn Isa Herrera Twitter MTV True Life "I Can't Have Sex" The Guardian - The Vagina Dispatches Readers Digest - The One Core Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing USNews and World Report - Shocking Numbers of Fit Young Women Have This Embarrassing Problem Regis and Kelly Live   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! 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This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with well known Physical Therapist, Isa Herrera.  Our discussion is centered primarily around diastisis, a healthy balanced pelvic floor and how to make intelligent decisions about what type of activities to continue during pregnancy. Topics discussed are:  An explanation of what diastisis is and the importance of not over stretching the abdominal muscles and linia alba during pregnancySome problems that arise from not modifying one’s yoga practice or physical activity when pregnantSpecific poses that women should avoid that can cause this problemCan women simply trust their intuition when making decisions as to what to practice in yoga and other activities. Would she necessarily feel damage happening?Repercussions during pregnancy and birth you have seen due to diastisis or an overly tight or unbalanced pelvic floor or misaligned pelvisWhat happens if someone has diastisis post-baby?  The road back from repair with diastisisWhy is it important to women’s health to have a functional core- pelvic floor and transverses abdominals?Are some women more prone to pelvic floor issues and diastisis then others?The influence on social media and how pregnant women and new mothers view themselves and the impact on a healthy body.For more information on Isa’s work visit:  www.PelvicPainRelief.com on facebook: @isaherrerapelvichealer on instragram: @isa_herrera_pelvic_healer Isa’s Bio: Isa is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over fourteen thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. At her healing center, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and Isa is proud to say she has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.  Isa has also spent years traveling to Central and South America learning integrative healing techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools.  To that end, Isa has just launched her new online school www.PelvicPainRelief.com , which is a state-of-the-art online education portal for patients and professionals seeking accurate integrative information about all things pelvic.  PelvicPainRelief.com is dedicated to creating a global language of understanding amongst h Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices