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Is artificial intelligence more likely to disadvantage women at work? Women make up more than 60% of the UK's administrative workforce – jobs considered among those most exposed to AI. As unions debate how the technology could affect women's employment, Nuala McGovern hears from AI consultant Ella Wicks and Bethan, who was replaced in a previous administrative role by an AI tool, about what AI could mean for women at work.Have you ever said you were ‘triggered', or casually described a repetitive behaviour as a bit ‘OCD'? Psychiatrist Dr Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell joins Nuala to discuss her new book Girlhood, Translated, and her concerns about the growing use of ‘therapy speak' and self-diagnosis among girls and young women.Céline Dion has returned to the stage in Paris after a six-year hiatus. Superfan Frankie Jackson-Spence and culture writer Beatrice Hazlehurst discuss her comeback and what she means to her fans.Spain's football governing body has announced it will offer egg freezing to its top female players. Supporters say it could give athletes more choice over when to have children, while critics question whether it risks encouraging women to put their careers before motherhood. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carly Telford and sports physiotherapist Michelle Lyons join Nuala to discuss fertility and female footballers' careers. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson

hello & welcome!Today's episode of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast focuses on moving beyond the IC diet when working with women who have bladder pain syndrome. When I started working in pelvic health, I used to find IC/ Bladder Pain Syndrome a really challenging diagnosis to work with so over the years, I've really been focused on integrating the latest evidence into clinical practice, from asking better questions to clinical reasoning and step by step treatment strategies.What the research says AND how to come up with a treatment plan for the woman in front of youIn today's episode, I talk about the importance of adopting an individualised, evidence-based approach rather than prescriptive food restrictions, explaining that there is no single universally applicable IC diet. I outline a four-step framework: observation to understand individual patterns, simplification through targeted and temporary elimination when appropriate, stabilisation of bladder, bowel, gut, and nervous system health, and gradual reintroduction to increase dietary variety. I want to stress that the ultimate goal should be food freedom rather than creating anxiety around restricted food lists, and I encourage clinicians to help patients become experts in their own bodies through pattern recognition and data tracking.I also cover:Moving beyond a one size fits all to a bespoke approach to bladder pain syndromeBladder Pain Syndrome mechanisms - why we have to look OUTSIDE the bladderIntegrating a gut/bowel/nervous system approach as a current best practice approach to nurture self efficacy and empowerment And more…The IC/BPS updates are now available in the online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course and come with clinical skills, shareable breath/bladder practices and a downloadable workbook for you to work through with the women you're working with who are struggling with IC/BPS  - all of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time!Live, Flourish, Thrive! #celebratemuliebrity 

Hello & welcome to today's episode where I'm going to explore our role as pelvic rehab clinicians when it comes to the management of EAPI think an important question to consider is:'What does a woman with endometriosis associated pain actually need from us, beyond medical/surgical treatment?'(particularly when those approaches have not been effective in reducing her pain or increasing her quality of life)I believe we absolutely need to understand the pathophysiology of endometriosis - but it is vital that we don't stop there!The amount of pain someone experiences does not always correspond neatly to the stage, amount, size of location of her endometriosis lesions - two women can walk into your clinic and have very different pain experiences.EAP can be complex - we need to understand nociceptive inputs from inflammation/ tissue pathology, neuropathic and visceral components, pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic overlapping pain conditions, as well as changes in central pain processing and nociplastic mechanisms.Our job is to figure out - which mechanisms appear to be contributing in this woman right now - AND - how can we help her build capacity?Asking her 'what would you like to be able to do that your pain is currently stopping you from doing?'we are not necessarily trying to achieve zero pain but rather trying to increase capacity, confidence, participation, self-efficacy and quality of life And that means a different rehab conversation, where we are asking better questions to get better outcomesQuestions about her pelvic floor, bowel, bladder, movement (and how to prescribe and dose it), sleep, stress, sexual health, breath, her pain management toolbox and how to talk about nervous system sensitivity....I think a really key question for us to consider might be 'how can I help her increase her capacity to live well alongside a condition that will fluctuate?' - and what does that look like in clinical practice?If you'd like to learn more, the Endometriosis module, as well as modules on IC/Bladder Pain Syndrome, Vulvodynia, Dyspareunia and more, have all gone through their 2026 update and are available now in my online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course! (already enrolled? you have access!) All of the course info can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & Welcome to the Podcast! In today's solo episode, I want to explore how asking better questions can lead to better outcomes for women dealing with GSM, via a COLLABORATIVE approach - let's jump in!In the episode I'll discuss why GSM is more than just dryness, why tissue health is super important but..it doesn't function in a vacuum because healthy tissues don't necessarily lead to healthy movementSo what can pelvic rehab offer here? We need to move beyond a focus on keeping women dry, and move to emphasising keeping women MOVING!The goals are to Live, Flourish & THRIVE!I outline my clinical framework focusing on four key areas: healthy tissues, healthy function, healthy movement, and helping women achieve their life goals; I'm arguing that success should be measured by more than just symptom relief but by women's ability to participate fully in life. I want to encourage healthcare professionals to shift from asking which intervention is best to asking which combination will give women the best chance of thriving, and I want to stress the need for collaboration between different medical specialties rather than competition.I'm talking about plans to teach women healthier pelvic floor muscle training, emphasizing the importance of a bespoke approach tailored to each individual rather than using the term "Kegels." I outlined a comprehensive program that extends beyond just pelvic floor muscles to include breathing, pressure management, hip mobility, glute strength, and various other physical components. The goal is to help women regain confidence in their bodies through a holistic approach that addresses their specific goals and activities - and how we can put this bespoke approach together for the women we serve.And yes...there's some homework for you to think about - considering Capacity before Complexity!What do you think - can we think about a 'philosophy' rather than a treatment plan? Let me know what you think!And if you want to learn more...my online course, Flourish, The Menopause & Hysterectomy is available at CelebrateMuliebrity.com. Questions? You can find me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello & welcome to today's episode where I'm doing a solo episode on doing a better subjective symptoms assessment for your clients with Bladder Pain Syndrome (formerly known as IC)This is often an intimidating diagnosis for both clinicians and the women we serve - I want to expand our understanding of phenotypes, how to identify them and how we can direct our treatment strategies, local, regional and global, for better outcomesI'm updating the relevant research in the modules of my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course - endometriosis and vulvodynia have already had their glow ups - and now its the turn of bladder pain syndromeIn this episode of the podcast, I want to start to explore the questions that might lead us to figuring out how best to help women with BPS - before we go near someone's pelvis.We know that bladder pain is complex and often involves multiple contributing factors beyond just the bladder, I also introduce the concept of a "capacity compass" to help clinicians understand what is contributing to a patient's sensitivity and where we can help to create more capacity for healing. I want to highlight the importance of asking better questions during the subjective interview to identify the specific phenotype and direct treatment strategies effectively. Some of the possible confounders and contributors include endometriosis, GSM, bowel issues, the nervous system, sleep, stress, someone's surgical AND psychosocial history and of course, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.I cannot overstate the importance of understanding both physical and nervous system explanations when addressing bladder pain syndrome, the need to consider how these systems interact and building our therapeutic alliance and TRUST between clinician and client.For a deeper dive into all of this - it's covered in the updated section on bladder pain syndrome in my online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab. If you're already enrolled - you'll have automatic access - and if you'd like to join us - all of the course details are available at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards Mx #celebratemuliebrity

Hello and welcome to today's solo episode!I recently came across two 2026 articles that really got me thinking about how menstrual pain may be the missing link in phase based training...and so I thought a podcast episode would be a good idea!In this episode, I discuss the overlooked impact of menstrual pain on female athletic performance, arguing that pain may be a more significant performance variable than hormonal cycle phases that currently receive much attention in sports science. My goal was to highlight that primary dysmenorrhea affects approximately 60% of female athletes, with 50-100% reporting performance limitations due to period pain, yet this issue is often addressed through medication rather than comprehensive treatment approaches. I wanted to emphasise that pelvic rehabilitation should be incorporated into discussions about menstrual cycle management, as pain affects brain processing, movement, breathing, and decision-making in ways that can substantially impact sporting performance. I propose a "menstrual audit" consisting of seven simple questions to better assess and address menstrual pain symptoms rather than focusing solely on cycle phases, and of course if you want to learn more...this is exactly why I created my online course "The Menstrual Detective" for clinicians and coaches working with female athletes - to improve menstrual literacy, to understand how to have the MC health conversation and how to identify and manage menstrual dysfunction - when it hurts, when it's too much and when it disappears. All the info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com - or if you have questions about the course, you can find me on instagram at @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

'Why Do I Still Have Pain After My Endo Surgery?' This can be such a frustrating (and complex) situation that so many people with endometriosis find themselves in...but why?I'm sharing this excerpt from the endometriosis updates in my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course - mainly because I've heard it so many times over the years, both from patients and the clinicians who are trying to help them.There's actually been some interesting new research looking at why this happens and how we can actually help people restore quality of life and improve THEIR functional goals, so I really wanted to make this available even if you're not a student on this course (but if you work with people who have pelvic pain diagnoses like endometriosis, vulvodynia, dyspareunia...I hope you'll consider joining us!)There are so many potential drivers of abdominopelvic pain that can amplify endometriosis associated pain, along with central sensitisation and pelvic floor dysfunction, including issues like IBS, neuropathic pain, hernias, hip problems and more.I hope you find this excerpt from the course helpful AND if you're listening to this episode before the end of June... you can use the code JUNE26 at checkout for a €100 discount on any of my online courses, from Female Pelvic Pain Rehab to The Menstrual Detective, The Menopausal Toolbox and more. All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or if you have questions, you can send me a DM on instagram (@michellelyons_muliebrity) or email me at michellelyonsphysio@gmail.comEnjoy the episode and if you found it useful, I would love it if you can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx and don't forget to #celebratemuleibrity

Should we be anti-Kegel?  Has the pendulum swung too far?We brought on the one and only Michelle Lyons to continue the conversation.  It deserved a Part 3, and there's no one else we'd rather deep dive into the topic with than Michelle.  We cover:Why Kegels and pelvic floor muscle training are NOT the same thing  The history of Dr. Kegel (and why we may have misunderstood him)  Why pelvic floor rehab is far more sophisticated than "squeeze and lift"  The role of strength, timing, coordination, endurance, and movement  Why social media has made this debate more confusing  How to become a more evidence-informed clinician If you've followed Parts 1 and 2 of the Great Kegel Debate, this episode brings everything together with one of the sharpest minds in pelvic health.Michelle LyonsMichelle Lyons is an internationally recognized pelvic health physiotherapist, educator, author, and speaker. She has taught clinicians around the world on pelvic health, hormones, oncology, GI dysfunction, and women's health rehabilitation.Learn more: 

Hello & welcome to this episode, where I thought it might be good to see out the end of Pelvic Pain Awareness month with an extract from my new Female Pelvic Pain online course updates to share some great articles from 2026 that I think are moving the conversation forward.We start with an overview of female pelvic pain assessment, focusing on evidence-based assessment frameworks and clinical strategies. I'm exploring a key research paper from 2026 by As Sanie et al. on chronic pelvic pain evaluation, which recommends an organ-system-based approach considering gynecologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urologic, neurologic, and vascular sources, and we'll also explore the 2026 EAU Guidelines in the course contenI do emphasise the importance of trauma-informed care, including creating safe environments, obtaining ongoing consent, and validating patient experiences. I've outlined a comprehensive assessment protocol in the course updates, covering external physical examination of the pelvic floor, vulvar structures, and abdominal wall, incorporating strategies to check for issues like hernia and ACNES, the importance of Carnett's test, along with the use of patient-reported outcome measures like the Central Sensitization Inventory and Pain Catastrophizing Scale. The discussion also highlights the need to address nociplastic pain mechanisms, central sensitization, and the interplay between peripheral pathology and central pain amplification in chronic pelvic pain management.Some of the talking points:Review and utilize the VAMP protocol in the vulvar pain module for assessment of vulvar, anorectal, musculoskeletal/myofascial, and perineal/periurethral structures in relevant patients.Ensure inclusion of trauma-informed care principles in all patient interactions, including ongoing consent, patient-led goal setting, and environmental safety considerations.Screen patients for risk factors and comorbidities such as obesity, physical inactivity, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, ACEs, and genetic/epigenetic factors as part of the pelvic pain assessment.Use and recommend appropriate patient-reported outcome measures (e.g., Central Sensitization Inventory, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, DAS, PSEQ, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale) to guide treatment planning and monitor progress.Encourage the use of bowel and bladder diaries to identify patterns and connections between symptoms and lifestyle factors in patients with chronic pelvic pain.Provide pain neuroscience education to patients, emphasizing the role of central sensitization and the importance of addressing inflammatory load through sleep, stress management, and non-nociceptive movement.Review and reference the section on pelvic venous disorders in the vulvar pain module when assessing patients with post-coital pain, heaviness, or dragging sensation with prolonged standing.Consider the use of 3D anatomy models during patient education to facilitate understanding and empowerment.In the module, provide a detailed review of the physical exam, including tests for the abdominal wall (e.g., screening for hernias, Carnett's test).Emphasize the importance of a holistic, interdisciplinary, and patient-centered approach to goal setting and treatment planning for chronic pelvic pain patients.Want to learn more? The updated Pelvic Pain Assessment module is live now - if you're already enrolled, you have access to it now, and if you'd like to join us to explore the new modules on assessment, vulvar pain and sexual health as well as the upcoming new and expanded module on endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome and pudendal neuralgia then visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com and join us before the price increases next month to reflect the extra content (for clarity, if you're already a student, you'll automatically get the upgrade!)

Hello and also HOW can we be at the end of March already??!! In today's podcast, we are going down a nerdy research rabbit hole - ready? Let's go!As you probably know, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and although we are only a quarter of the way through the year, there are already some noteworthy papers out there, from acknowledging the many issues people with endometriosis face, from dismissal and gaslighting to clinical diagnosis, assessment and pelvic rehab strategies - what the evidence actually is showing (some of it may surprise you!I'm going to talk through what these research papers are saying, why they matter and how we can use their findings to improve the care of people dealing with pain, fatigue, GI, MSK, urologic and neurological issues, as well as including nociplastic changes - and how the evidence is really supportive of a multimodal pelvic rehab approach, which we're talking about pelvic floor therapy, tens, movement or manual therapy - there's also some interesting implications for including telehealth options as part of our psychologically informed care...I'm in the middle of doing my regular research updates for my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course - I'm starting with the Endometriosis module but expect updates on vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia and bladder pain syndrome...as well as how we can include a bio psychosocial approach to assessment and differential diagnosis, as well as an integrated treatment toolbox - if you're already enrolled, you'll get all the updates as they are released and if you're not...come and join the pelvic pain rehab conversation! All of the details of my online courses can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.com - let me know if you have any questions!Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx#celebratemuliebrity

Hello & Welcome to 2026 and the 100th episode of the podcast!! I'm excited and grateful to have reached this milestone and for all of the great conversations I've had with brilliant and clever clinicians and researchers - and I have some very exciting episodes coming up, with topics including prolapse, periods, female athletes, urinary incontinence, lumbopelvic pain and more!Today, its all about GLP1 meds & what we need to consider when it comes to women's health from weight loss, inflammation, musculoskeletal and pelvic health and the particular implications for menopause as wellIt is an exciting time to be working in women's health - how we can play a role in women's health & wellness & longevity, incorporating pelvic health as a strong foundation we can build on (and if you're NOT excited about working in women's health...you might be doing it wrong - but I've got a course for that - problem solved, just visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com )I hope you'll consider joining me, either for the full Flourish! Menopausal Toolbox, where we deeply discuss the intersection of menopause, ageing & inflammation or with Pelvic Floor University for my class with them this Friday - you can join me live (and ask questions!) or access the recording afterwardsdo let me know if YOU have a specific women's health topic you'd like me to cover on the podcast - you know me, any excuse to nerd out!! (bonus points if it includes constipation ;)I hope you have a happy and healthy 2026 - I'm excited to continue the women's health evidence based conversation, both in all of my online courses, at upcoming live events and of course here on the podcastSee you next timeOnwards & Upwards! Mx(and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!)

In Episode 264 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, ‘Collaboration Over Competition: The Unbound Project - Nine Months On', host Matt Phillips is joined by Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas, co-founders (with Andrew McCauley) of ‘The Unbound Project' - a community for healthcare practitioners and business owners to collaborate rather than compete, to get together and share problems and solutions. Having been guests on the podcast nine months ago in Ep.225 ‘Collaboration Over Competition', Andy & Andy discuss how the Unbound Project has evolved since its launch, and what they have learnt in the process. Topics include the 'Curiosity Scorecard' which as a clinician you can fill out to discover how your mindset is shaping your healthcare career, how to get involved in free monthly taster sessions (Monday December 8th 7pm) and connect with a growing non‑judgmental community aimed at helping clinicians take action and support one another, and how reflection & collaboration help reduce burnout and improve career satisfaction. Chapter Markers 00:00:22 - Welcome To The Sports Therapy Association Podcast 00:03:05 - Introducing Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas 00:06:01 - Insights from the recent 'STA & Hands On Hub Conference' in Exmouth 00:07:47 - Overview of the Unbound Project 00:12:19 - Data from the Curiosity Score App 00:16:10 - The Importance of Reflection 00:20:50 - Building a Safe Community 00:24:09 - Upcoming Taster Sessions 00:29:35 - Creating a Non-Judgmental Space 00:34:37 - The Ripple Effect of Change 00:39:06 - Connecting Reflection to Business Success 00:43:52 - Understanding the Score App Results 00:48:03 - Benefits of Professional Associations 00:53:15 - Engaging with the Unbound Community 00:55:39 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans Useful Links Score App for Clinicians Sign up for next free taster session - Monday December 8th 7pm Unbound Project on Instagram  Andy Thomas on Instagram Andy Hosgood on Instagram Andrew McCauley on Instagram   Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '

In Episode 263 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by Rehab Guru founders David Barrow and Simon Taylor. Designed for modern health professionals, Rehab Guru is an online platform that streamlines every aspect of your clinic, from bookings, treatment notes, invoicing to digital forms, alerts, and world-class exercise prescription. David & Simon reveal new features & integrations (bookings, invoicing, treatment notes, Scan.com) and expanded customer support. Also discussed are new AI tools for transcribing notes, auto-generating and progressing exercise programs, secure UK data handling, and how the platform aims to reduce clinician burnout, improve patient follow-up, and simplify practice workflows. Rehab Guru has a new partnership with the Better Clinician Project (Ben Cormack & Adam Meakins), meaning that Rehab Guru Exercise Prescription software licences now come with free membership of the Better Clinician Project, and vice-versa. Like the STA, Rehab Guru will be at Therapy Expo this coming 26th & 27th of November at the NEC Birmingham, so if you are coming this year be sure to visit the STA stand at TE7, and Rehab Guru at stand TB31. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast   00:02:55 - David Barrow & Simon Taylor of Rehab Guru   00:07:53 - Understanding Rehab Guru   00:12:02 - Enhancements and New Features   00:15:07 - Avoiding Burnout in Healthcare   00:15:33 - Pricing Strategies and Community Impact   00:18:31 - Partnering for Better Care   00:20:28 - Addressing Clinical Isolation   00:27:21 - Customer Support and Success   00:29:39 - AI Innovations in Healthcare   00:33:29 - Embracing AI in Practice   00:37:02 - Launching a New Clinic   00:44:00 - Creating a Patient-Centric Experience   00:47:48 - Exploring Scan.com Integration   00:50:07 - The Role of AI in Therapy   00:54:27 - Data Protection and AI Usage   00:58:51 - Therapy Expo Highlights and Offers   01:01:22 - Closing Remarks and Next Episode   Useful Links Rehab Guru Website Better Clinician Project Website Therapy Expo Website Sports Therapy Association Website   Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '

In Episode 262 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by guests Aimi Healey-Bracher, Sports Rehab Therapist at Praia Sports Rehab and Lead Therapist at Cardiff City FC Women, and Tristen Attenborough, educator & founder of Move Massage Pro, to discuss: ‘MSK Conferences: How Much Do They Affect Your Clinical Practice?'. Aimi and Tristan share honest experiences from the recent 'STA & Hands-On Hub Conference' in Exmouth, and also Therapy Expo, the UK's largest annual multi-disciplinary event, which is returning to the NEC Birmingham this year on the 26th & 27th of November. They talk about what inspires them, what they implement into every day practice, and how connection, clarity and evidence-informed talks influence their work. They episode considers both the benefits of MSK conferences, such as networking, renewed confidence, exposure to new populations and topics, and the potential drawbacks, including cost, size, and sales-driven stands, and how conferences may best be used as a jumping-off point rather than a step-by-step solution.  Useful Links Aimi Healey-Bracher on Instagram: @praiasportsrehab Aimi Healey-Bracher Website Tristan Attenborough on Instagram: @movemassagepro Tristan Attenborough Website Therapy Expo Website Sports Therapy Association Website   Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '

In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Molly Benson, Therapy Expo Content Producer, and Charlotte Speer, Therapy Expo Show Manager. For those of you unaware, Therapy Expo 2025 is the UK's largest multi-disciplinary event for professionals dedicated to preventing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and the 2025 conference is happening in less than a month, on the 26th & 27th of November at the NEC Birmingham. Molly Benson and Charlotte Spear discuss what's new for this year's event - new theatres (Business Advice and Practical Skills), expanded CPD and exhibitor line-up, fresh speakers, and the value of in-person learning. The episode also covers discount codes and the October 31st deadline for getting maximum discount, and the new one-day ticket option that can be purchased by calling the delegate phone line on 0203 978 1665 or visiting the Therapy Expo website.  Full details of the speakers and exhibitors can also be found on the website.  Matt Phillips - Speaker If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '

We're back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — and this time we're joined by the incomparable Michelle Lyons.Michelle has been a leader in pelvic health for decades, combining clinical practice, teaching, and research translation in ways that have shaped the field worldwide. In this conversation, she dives deep into one of her greatest passions: menstrual health.We cover:Why every pelvic health practitioner should understand the menstrual cycle as a vital signThe gulf between what clinicians should know and what most currently know about menstrual healthCommon misconceptions (like assuming painful periods always equal endo)The role pelvic rehab providers can play in menstrual health careHow evidence-based manual therapy and biological plausibility shape Michelle's approachWhy self-care and boundaries are essential for long-term impact in our fieldMichelle will be at PelviCon 2025, teaching on menstrual health and continuing to elevate our field with her trademark blend of critical thinking, compassion, and evidence-based insight.

In Ep.252, we start our countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. It's going to be an amazing weekend of presentations, workshops and networking, so over the next 4 weeks we have invited some of the speakers to be guests on this podcast, to introduce themselves to you and discuss what they will be delivering at the conference. We start in this episode with Michelle Lyons, Women's Health Physiotherapist & Founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, and & Siobhan O'Donovan, aka the Booby Physio & founder of PostureFitting. Together they discuss practical strategies for clinicians working with female athletes, including the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool, the importance of correctly fitted sports bras, pelvic health considerations, and keeping girls and women active across the lifespan. Check out this episode for evidence-informed guidance, expect practical tips and ways clinicians can better support female clients. Up & Coming Podcast Episodes: Wednesday September 3rd 8pm Dr Claire Minshull, Rehab & Conditioning Specialist & Founder of Get Back To Sport, and Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist & Founder of The Psychology School.  Tuesday September 9th 8pm Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist & Director of The ST School. Tuesday September 16th 8pm James Earls, , Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move. Full details & conference tickets are available at Hands On Hub & STA Conference 2025 - The ST School. There's a Summer Discount available until the end of August AND a further discount code for STA members, which can be found in the STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page. Useful Links PostureFitting Website Gals Against Gravity Workshop PostureFitting on Facebook Siobhan O'Donovan on LinkedIn Celebrate Muliebrity Website and Podcast  Michelle Lyons on Facebook Michelle Lyons On Instagram Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

In Ep.251 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Megan Jackson, founder of Bodies By Merj, reflects on Ep.224 “Social Media: Do Soft Tissue Therapists Really Need It?” that was recorded back in January this year with guests Katie Bell and Daniel Lawrence. Megan shares her personal journey into massage, and discusses how her marketing on Instagram in particular provides around 80% of her clients. Megan gives tips on how to create quality content, generate leads and also most importantly how to prevent burnout in the process. The episode also examines why touch and context matter so much in massage therapy, and how modern research is now slowly providing a framework & mechanism for the benefits that massage can bring.    Useful Links Ep224 ‘Social Media: Do Soft Tissue Therapists Really Need It?' with Katie Bell & Daniel Lawrence Megan Jackson Website: Bodies By Merj Megan Jackson Instagram: merjmassagestudio STA South West Conference Details & Tickets  Countdown to the ‘STA South West Conference' As of next week, we will be starting a countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. It's going to be an amazing weekend of presentations, workshops and networking, with speakers including Michelle Lyons, Dr Claire Minshull, Serena Simmons, James Earls, Siobhan O Donnell, Andy Hosgood, and many more.  Join us for a month of video podcast episodes with some of the conference speakers: Tuesday August 26th 8pm - Michelle Lyons and Siobhan O Donovan. Wednesday September 3rd 8pm - Dr Claire Minshull and Serena Simmons. Tuesday September 9th 8pm - Anna Maria Mazzieri Tuesday September 16th 8pm - James Earls.  Full details & conference tickets are available at thestschool.co.uk, There's a Summer Discount available until the end of August AND a further discount code for STA members, which can be found in the STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member' option.

Hello & Welcome to this episode - it's just me this week, taking a look at what's new in the understanding, assessment & effective treatment of vulvodyniaAll this week, I've been recording and uploading lectures and handouts and resources to the brand new vulvodynia module of my online Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course - and I wanted to share some of the highlights here in the podcastThe past 12 months have produced not only interest but clinically relevant research - it's a great time to be working in pelvic pain rehab and one of my favourite things to do is to nerd out in the literature and see what's clinically relevant There's been a nice mix, from case reports to systematic reviews with meta analyses - and I love to see a growing awareness of the importance of a multimodal (and always non-nociceptive!) approach, whether considering trauma informed assessment interviewing skills to what we need to add to the pelvic rehab treatment toolbox to a library of handouts we can give to our patientsVulvodynia can be a scary diagnosis for both clinician and patient, so I want to take the fear factor away and create a paradigm or flowchart for clinical reasoning, from ruling out differential diagnoses to looking at what the evidence supports for treatment options (spoiler: it's more than just using/ progression through a dilator set!)If you're already enrolled in the online Female Pelvic Pain course, you don't need to do anything - everything is uploaded in the portal….and if you haven't signed up yet…come and join us! Apart from vulvodynia, you can take a deep dive into endometriosis, IC/Bladder Pain Syndrome, Pelvic Neuralgias, Female Sexual Pain and more! All through a biopsychosocial, pelvic rehab meets lifestyle, evidence based approach! All the details at CelebrateMuliebrity.com

The State of Texas just set a new execution date of Oct. 16 for Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002. Last October, the Supreme Court of Texas stepped in to stay his execution at the last minute, after state lawmakers raised questions about his potential innocence, but then lifted the stay one month later, clearing the way for this new execution date. For today's episode, we revisit a conversation host Nikki DaVaughn had with Michelle Lyons shortly after the stay to break down Roberson's case and Texas' prolific use of the death penalty. And she knows all about it — Lyons, a former public information officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, has witnessed hundreds of executions and even wrote a memoir about her experiences. As you might imagine, this interview touches on some difficult topics, so please listen with care.  This episode originally aired on November 12, 2024 Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

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In this practical and wide-ranging conversation we discuss why Lynn believes we overlook the bones of the pelvis, the common patterns she sees in post-partum patients and which pelvic floor muscle she pays the most attention to in her evaluation.We also hear some great questions you should be asking your post-partum patients and discuss the impact of birth trauma.Can't wait for you to hear this conversation with Lynn Schulte!Lynn Schulte - Institute of Birth HealingLynn is the founder of the Institute for Birth Healing, has her own podcast and clinic.  Make sure you're following her @InstituteforBirthHealing.  If you're interested in learning more, Lynn has a free online course on Sacral Mobility you can find here.PelviCon 2025: Black Friday is Almost Here!If you want to hear the leaders of pelvic health - Michelle Lyons, Taryn Hallam, Sudan Clinton, Fiona Rogers, Stephanie Prendergast, Quiara Smith, Bill Taylor, Grainne Donnelly - speak, make sure you're looking into PelviCon 2025: Elevate!You can find all the details and get on the wait list at www.PelviCon.com.  Tickets go on sale (and typically sell out!) on Black Friday, so don't miss out.About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 600+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them! Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

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

Texas executes more people than any other state, but recently, state lawmakers were able to halt one at the last minute, saving Robert Roberson's life, at least for now. Michelle Lyons, a former public information officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who witnessed hundreds of executions and wrote a memoir about it, joins host Nikki DaVaughn to break down Roberson's case, what life has been like for him on death row these past 20 years, and what might happen next. And just a note: As you might have already guessed, this interview touches on some difficult topics, so please listen with care.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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

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

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

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

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

Leading educator, thinking and pioneer in our field, Michelle is the first 3-time PelviCon speaker and you won't want to miss this wide-ranging conversation!We take a deep dive into menopause, hormone replacement therapy and what we - as a pelvic rehab profession - are still getting wrong about menopause.Michelle talks about how to have a more collegial relationship with physicians and own our own areas of expertise.  We need to have the knowledge and confidence if we want to truly be first-line providers!You'll hear clinical pearls about cycle tracking, the importance of (o)estrogen throughout the body ("no system is not influenced by estrogren"), and more.We also have a detailed conversation about vaginal estrogen and why it needs to be 'both-and' with pelvic floor therapy, not 'either-or.'In this 'sode we announce Michelle's PelviCon topics (they are going to be incredible!) as well.Michelle LyonsFounder of Celebrate Muliebrity, you can find more about Michelle's courses and trainings.  She's the creator of the Celebrate Muliebrity podcast and make sure you're following her @michellelyons_muliebrityPelviCon 2024 - Recording Tickets Now Open!If you're joining us in-person, we can't wait to see you!  Make sure (if you're staying Sunday) you've registered for Michelle's post-con talk.  If you couldn't make it in person this year, make sure you get the early bird discount on the recordings!  You'll get $50 off (only $347) on the talks from 8 world-class speakers, the PelviCon e-manual, and a Certificate of Completion for 14 contact hours!Get it (starting today!) at www.pelvicon.com!  About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 600+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!  Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Today I speak with Michelle Lyons, a physical therapist for 30 years. She is passionate about women's health, with a particular focus on hormonal health & its influence on pelvic & musculoskeletal health throughout the female lifecycle. She lives in Ireland and teaches nationally, internationally, and online. She consults for various organizations including Sport Ireland and FIFA and was proud to contribute to their recent publication, the Female Health Project Snapshot. She started her career in sports med but after her own obstetric misadventures, changed focus to women's health, and is now working at the interface of both! She is passionate about promoting female pelvic health to everyone, everywhere, every time.We talk about:-women are not small men-keeping women in sport-importance of strength training-sleep hygiene-prioritizing your needs-be willing to adapt-consistency over perfection-under-fueling and under-recovering-tracking your cycleTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:17 working with FIFA9:55 leveraging sport to have conversation12:32 clinical considerations17:00 the importance of sleep25:34 making time for your own needs31:40 finding your patient's goals41:40 working around perfection mindset50:44 educating about women's health sooner59:59 women's health is not a niche topic66:41 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MICHELLEIG: https://www.instagram.com/michellelyons_muliebrity/Website: CelebrateMuliebrity.comThe Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

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

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

Inspired by listener requests, Scott and Michael explore The Animated World of Strawberry Shortcake. Not only do they look back at three Strawberry Shortcake television specials, but special guest Michelle Lyons joins them to discuss memories and the popularity of the character of Strawberry Shortcake. Join them for a “berry” good episode. Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on X/Twitter: @pencil2pixel Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher

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

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

You won't want to miss this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons, full of practical takeaways and clinical pearls.We can't wait for her two talks at PelviCon!  The first is going to be about the 'evil triplets' of pelvic pain - interstitial cystitis, endometriosis and pudendal neuralgia.The next is a topic we could all use more information on, helping our patients live well after a hysterectomy.  Pelvic rehab should be the standard of care after a hysterectomy - which means we need to know our stuff!You'll walk away from this 'sode with a wealth of research-backed practical insights.And we'll also get to hear about Michelle's work with FIFA, her most recent projects and more about how she's pushing our field forward.  Can't wait for you to get to hear this interview (and hear Michelle at PelviCon!).PelviCon 2023 Recording - 4 Days Left!So excited for those who are going to see Michelle live at PelviCon 2023!  If you aren't going to be able to join us in-person, make sure you pre-order the recording.  You'll get access to all the different talks - 15 in all - from our world-class speakers as well as the full PelviCon manual with 500+ slides.  You can find all the details at www.pelvicon.com/recording and save $50 when you pre-order for early bird pricing! Order before August 31st - 4 days away - to make sure to get the recordings (and your discount!) About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered. Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

What is the vagus nerve? What is the polyvagal theory? Why should we care? Isn't it controversial? The one and only, Michelle Lyons, will answer these questions and sooooo much more on this episode (think: behaviour change for patients, how do we as clinicians avoid burnout, etc). For those of you who have been listening to this podcast, you will be very familiar with previous episodes on menopause and endometriosis. You will also be familiar with her generosity - and keeping in line with that, she is giving listeners a 20% discount on her online courses until the end of August 2023 - use the code "Phpodcast" !!!  Michelle's Website and PODCAST The Pelvic Health Community - JOIN US NOW! PB Endo Conference 2023  

Hello & Welcome to my podcast! Muliebrity is the art & state of being a woman & I think that should be celebrated. I'd love it if you join me as I shine a light on women's health, talk about the latest research & chat with some of the cleverest people working in women's health. Enjoy the show! (and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!)

How can we take more control of our own happiness at work?We dive into how we can avoid negativity, have more honest conversations and enjoy work more.When negativity goes upward - to your boss or someone who can make a change - instead of out to your colleagues or patients, it creates a better culture and environment for everyone.PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!You won't want to miss this all-time speaker lineup!  Order before doors close on Friday (October 7th) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

We were absolutely blown away by the energy, excitement and inspiration at PelviCon 2022!In this 'sode we give a behind-the-scenes look at running the conference, stories about our speakers, the biggest 'oh, shit!' moments and more!We're joined by our partners in PelviCon crime, Jessica & Andrew Reale, for this 'sode, and answer a lot of your questions about the conference.  Check it out!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!You won't want to miss this all-time speaker lineup!  Order before doors close on Friday (October 7th) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!PelviCon 2023 Wait ListExcited about PelviCon 2023!  Join the wait list (www.pelvicon.com/2023) now to be first to get all the details and register when tickets are available!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

The behind-the-scenes stories, history and evolution of the first-ever conference both BY and FOR Pelvic Health - PelviCon!Talking with co-founder Jessica Reale about three weeks before the start of PelviCon 2022.  Hear her thoughts on the speaker lineup, what she's most excited for and the inside story of how everything came together!The in-person conference itself sold out in less than four minutes, and so excited to meet many of you in person in just a few weeks!  If you aren't joining us in Atlanta, make sure to pre-order the recording (available before Friday for a discount!).Jessica RealeFounder of Southern Pelvic Health in Atlanta, Jessica is a co-founder of PelviCon and also provides clinical mentorship to clinicians across the country.  Make sure to connect with her for more info (@SouthernPelvicHealth).PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order: Pre-Sale Ends Friday!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

What do you do when you have a patient who doesn't believe you can help?Many times these are the patients we end up thinking about when we go home at night.  Or over our lunch break.  Or even during our next patient.They can make us feel inadequate, sap our energy or cause us to replay conversations in our heads."What do I say in order to convince them I can help?"Many of these patients have very valid reasons to be skeptical.  Their emotions can range from anger to depression to "yeah, but...ing"  So what do we do?Take our ego out of it.  It's not about us, and we don't have to be right and win.Stop talking.  There's nothing you can say to change someone's mind.Show them a change.  Help them to see a change.  Focus on 1-2 things.  Demonstrate a change in the session and help them to see it. Have any patients like this?  Any challenges or thoughts?  Let us know!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

How do we treat more holistically?  Recognizing the pelvic floor - while incredibly important - is still just a part of a whole person.An example: pain is both a sensory and emotional issue.  If we ignore either aspect, we can't treat the whole person.In this incredible interview with Michelle Lyons we talk about her clinical philosophy, how to have a more holistic view of our patients, why anatomy is the 'map' to guide your care, and more clinical pearls.And we announce her PelviCon topics!  So excited to have Michelle teaching about: Intersection of Bowel Health and Womens HealthPolyvagal Approach to Pelvic PainIf you're coming to PelviCon, so excited to have you!  Make sure you get any additional Add-Ons to the conference by August 30thIf you don't have tickets, make sure to reserve your recording so you can hear Michelle (and all our incredible speaker lineup) from home!Michelle LyonsThe founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, Michelle is a world-renowned lecturer, teacher and pelvic physio.  We're so excited to have her with us at PelviCon 2022 and make sure to check out all she's doing and her courses (@michellelyons_muliebrity) PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

In order to treat sexual dysfunction, we have to have a clear understanding of sexual function.If we shift our thinking from just resolving symptoms to truly empowering our patients to improve their sex lives we can have a much greater impact.This is just one of the topics we dive into with Heather Jeffcoat, founder of Femina Physical Therapy, author of Sex Without Pain, current APTA Academy of Pelvic Health President and PelviCon speaker!We discuss how active Heather has been in the media, working to change the narrative around pelvic health discussions and make sure pelvic rehab practitioners are being consulted.  She's been a huge advocate for our field.We hear more about the APTA's plans for our profession, all about her entrepreneur journey and how she's managing a multi-clinic practice across the Los Angeles area.And we announce her PelviCon topics!  So excited for you get to get hear Heather discuss:The Female Orgasm: Understanding Function to Better Treat DysfunctionVulvodynia or Vaginismus?: How History Taking and Evaluation Can Help Your PT Differential DiagnosisIf you're coming to PelviCon, so excited to have you!  If you don't have tickets, make sure to reserve your recording so you can hear Heather (and all our incredible speaker lineup) from home!Heather JeffcoatThe founder of Femina Physical Therapy (now hiring), the author of the book Sex Without Pain, our current APTA Academy of Pelvic Health President and advocate for our profession in the media, Heather has a lot going on!  Make sure to check out all she's doing and follow her (@theladypartspt)PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

Who is on your personal board of directors?  Where do you get feedback you can trust from those who know and care about you?In this fascinating interview, we dive into the idea of the personal Board of Directors with Amber Brown, as well as her clinical philosophy, the intersection of pelvic PT and birthwork, her passion for financial literacy and spearheading the Diversity Panel at PelviCon.Along with fellow PelviCon speaker Juan Martin, Amber teaches pelvic health providers about doula work and how we can better help our patients prepare for birth.We also announce the members of the Diversity Panel at PelviCon, including Amber Brown, Yeni Abraham, Michelle Little and Lance Frank.So excited to get to meet Amber in person at PelviCon and hear her lead the diversity panel!Amber BrownThe founder of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness in Plano, Texas, Amber is also the co-creator of the Doula Training for the Pelvic Health Therapist online course.   Make sure to check out all she's doing and follow her (@dr.doulapt)PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

How can we help patients make realizations for themselves as we build trust with them?  Even if they aren't ready to hear it yet?In this wide-ranging interview with Holly Tanner, we discuss her clinical philosophy, treatment techniques, her business pursuits and more!Holly has had such a unique career and exemplifies the different ways we can utilize our degrees.  She's started her own clinic, taught, consulted for other companies and has created curriculum and taught for Herman & Wallace.  Also so excited to announce her PelviCon topics on this 'sode.  Can't wait to spend time with her in person and hear more about:Comprehensive Management of Anal FissuresDifferential Diagnosis and Treatment for Penile PainIf you don't have your in-person tickets make sure you get the PelviCon Recording for access to our incredible speaker lineup!Holly TannerThe founder of Flow Rehab in Seattle, Holly serves as the Director of Education for Herman & Wallace, consults for other companies and teaches.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@flowrehab).PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

As The Vagina Whisperer, Sara has done an amazing job creating a personal brand, educating patients and advocating for our field.  In this inspiring interview we dive into her clinical philosophy, her business journey and how she's managed to create an authentic personal brand that resonates.Love how passionate she is about helping moms in the early postpartum phase.  There's so much more we can do to support our patients.One of the most inspiring things Sara shares is there is no magic formula.  As she says “I'm just like, a struggling mom and business owner and pelvic floor PT, like everybody else out there...I really come back to I'm just super passionate about this.”Also so excited to announce her PelviCon topics on this 'sode.  Can't wait to spend time with her in person and hear more about:Early Postpartum Recovery After Vaginal and Cesarean BirthHow to Reach More Patients by Intentionally Building Your Brand If you don't have your in-person tickets make sure you get the PelviCon Recording for access to our incredible speaker lineup!Sara ReardonThe founder of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans, Sara has been an incredible advocate for our profession.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@thevaginawhisperer). PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How can we make birth better for our pregnant patients?  And deal better with post-partum care?In this interview with Juan Michelle Martin, founder of JMM Solutions and PelviCon speaker, we discuss how our medical system treats birth as a disease process.With her background as both a pelvic PT and as a doula, Juan is passionate about changing the way we treat patients as they prepare for pregnancy and immediately after delivery.  We're so excited for Juan to bring her expertise to PelviCon, and we're announcing her topics below!Therapeutic Considerations for Labor and BirthManaging Encopresis: Strategies for Working with Children and Their ParentsIf you haven't already gotten your in-person tickets to PelviCon or your recording, make sure to get it below!Juan Michelle MartinThe founder of JMM Solutions in Atlanta, Juan has a training course for pelvic PTs, doulas and other birth workers.  Make sure to check out her information and follow her on IG (@thepelvicperspective).  PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order!If you weren't able to get tickets to PelviCon or make it to Atlanta this year, we've got you covered!  We're going to have recordings of the conference - all 17 talks, 10 speakers and 12+ hours - available.  Catch talks from Michelle Lyons, Heather Jeffcoat, Sarah Duvall, Sara Reardon, Juan Martin, Krystyna Holland, Amber Brown, Jessica Reale and Nicole Cozean!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Shout Out and Get in Touch!Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for all the updates!  If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.  Find out more at PelvicPTRising.com.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 279: Bowel Health and Yoga with Shannon Crow    Description: Bowel health and function is an essential part of our lives, yet something we don't discuss often. We all (hopefully) have bowel movements regularly and if we are not, it can impact our pelvic organs, pelvic floor and overall health. Yet, conversations about pooping are not normalized and we avoid talking about this topic! Why?   In this episode, Shannon Crow, host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast and founder of Pelvic Health Professionals explores the topic of bowel health. She explains how yoga and bowel health are connected and some of the common things that can go wrong with our bowel health and function. Shannon also shares snippets of a live call from the Pelvic Health Professionals membership with Michelle Lyons, a physiotherapist, yoga, pilates and mindfulness teacher, and nutrition and health coach specializing in pelvic health with a whole-person approach.   This episode is a must-listen for everyone - because bowel health and function affects us all!   Key Takeaways: [4:38] Shannon's getting personal on this episode to talk about a topic not many people are comfortable with - poop! [5:52] How are yoga and bowel health connected? Shannon shares a clip from an interview with Michelle Lyons who spoke about bowel health in Pelvic Health Professionals. [11:01] Shannon invites you to bring your awareness to your bowel health in your next yoga session. She walks us through a couple of yoga poses to help with that. [13:32] The kind of toilet you use may impact your bowel health. Shannon shares some tips on how to bring ease to pooping. [15:13] Shannon pops in with a conversation with a fellow connected yoga teacher about OfferingTree. [17:56] The breath can have a huge impact on bowel health! [19:00] Hormonal changes can impact bowel health and bowel function as well. [22:59] Yoga helps with stress management and brings people into a state of rest and digest. This can impact bowel health positively. [23:54] Michelle covered a lot of different aspects of bowel health and function inside Pelvic Health Professionals! [26:34] Shannon highlights some of the upcoming topics for calls in Pelvic Health Professionals. [28:52] We need to normalize talking about bowel health!   Links: Pelvic Health Professionals (Coupon Code: listenersgift279) The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 276: Caring for Yoga's South Asian Roots with Susanna Barkataki The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 277: Yoga and Land Acknowledgement with Jessica Barudin & Emmy Chahal The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 278: Religion & Cultural Respect in Yoga with Emmy Chahal Sara Villamil Native Land Digital Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "One of the ways that yoga can really help is by bringing attention to the breath. And we know that breathing is absolutely essential for good pelvic floor muscle function." - Michelle   "Yoga and breathing and mindfulness and gentle movement in general, all of these have the ability to tone the vagus nerve." - Michelle   "Good bowel health is really when you don't have to think about it." - Michelle   "Generally bowel dysfunction, we can break down into three categories: either you can't keep stuff in, you can't get stuff out, or it hurts." - Michelle