The Pelvic Floor Project
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The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence,...
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116. Preparing for a “natural birth”, what does that mean? With midwife Meghan MacKenzie and Doctor Katie Armstrong
In this episode, I discuss with midwife Meghan Mackenzie and family physician with extra training in low risk obstetrics, Katie Armstrong:
Megh...
115. How compression garments can help with incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, c-section, pregnancy, hysterectomy, back pain and so much more
In this episode, I discuss with Sinead O’Donovan from SRC health :
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114. 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport
In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport:
Dr. Davenport was the Cha...
113. EMDR therapy to process trauma related to your physical symptoms with Ashley Phillips
In this episode, I discuss with EMDR Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, Ashley Phillips about:
Ashley Phillips is an EMDR Therapist an...
112. Improved access and awareness for pelvic health physiotherapy across BC: A PABC position statement with Jessica Adaszynski
In this episode, I discuss with Jessica Adaszynski:
Jessica Adaszynski is a Registered Physiotherapist practicing since 2011. Her early career...
111. Physiotherapy for incontinence, erectile dysfunction, peyronie’s and bowel issues after prostate cancer treatment with Katie Hauck
This episode is meant to be listened to AFTER episode 110. In that episode, I discuss with urologist, Dr. Jeff Zorn, diagnosis and treatment options f...
110. Prostate cancer treatment options with urologist, Dr. Jeff Zorn
In this episode, I discuss with urologist, Dr. Jeff Zorn:
Dr. Jeff Zorn, Urologist, Comox BC. Joined North Island Urology, in August of 2014,...
109. The postpartum vagina and genitourinary syndrome of lactation (GSL) with medical student, Sara Perelmuter
In this episode, I discuss with medical student, Sara Perelmuter:
Sara Perelmuter is a medical student at Weill Cornell in New York city and is...
108. How to know if you have prepared enough for birth and recovery with Fatima Al-Roubaiai
In this episode I discuss with a previous client of mine, Fatima Al-Roubaiai:
Fatima is a mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunty, and friend. S...
107. Using Meditation to prepare for birth with GentleBirth Founder Tracy Donegan
In this episode I discuss with trained midwife and founder of the GentleBirth app, Tracy Donegan:
NOTE: 3 bonus episodes (meditations) will be...
107. BONUS episode : GentleBirth meditation 1
BONUS BIRTH MEDITATION 1
The GentleBirth Positive Birth app combines mindfulness, hypnosis, breathing techniques, affirmations, and cognitive be...
107. BONUS episode: GentleBirth meditation 2
BONUS BIRTH MEDITATION 2
The GentleBirth Positive Birth app combines mindfulness, hypnosis, breathing techniques, affirmations, and cognitive be...
107. BONUS episode: GentleBirth meditation 3
BONUS BIRTH MEDITATION 3
The GentleBirth Positive Birth app combines mindfulness, hypnosis, breathing techniques, affirmations, and cognitive be...
107. BONUS episode: GentleBirth meditation 4
BONUS BIRTH MEDITATION 4
The GentleBirth Positive Birth app combines mindfulness, hypnosis, breathing techniques, affirmations, and cognitive be...
106. The benefits of processing your birth story with midwife and clinical counsellor, Laura Cavaliero
In this episode I discuss with Kelowna based midwife and clinical counsellor, Laura Cavaliero:
Laura holds an MA degree in Counselling with ext...
105. Understanding pain and using mindfulness for birth preparation with Dr. Sinéad Dufour
In this episode I discuss with fellow physiotherapist, Dr. Sinéad Dufour:
Dr. Sinéad Dufour is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Faculty of...
104. Using TENS (TTNS) to treat overactive bladder with Fiona Rogers
In this episode I discuss with Physiotherapist, Fiona Rogers:
Fiona is a physiotherapist from Australia with 40 years of experience across publ...
103. Role modelling as parents: Active adults are more likely to have active kids with professor Ali McManus
In this episode I discuss with UBCO Professor, Ali McManus:
Ali McManus is a Professor at UBCO. She trained as a physical education and biology...
102. Bladder sling surgery for incontinence with Urogynecologist, Dr. Sarah Boyles
In this episode I discuss with Board Certified Urogynecologist, Dr. Sarah Boyles:
Sarah Boyles is a board certified urogynecologist (FPMRS) wit...
101. Understanding and treating constipation with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rachel Fobert
In this episode I discuss with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rachel Fobert:
Dr. Rachel Fobert is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor striving to help wom...
100. Top 5 ways to prevent tearing during childbirth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth
In this episode I discuss with Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth:
Rebecca Dekker, a nurse with her PhD, is the founder and CEO of Evi...
99. Uresta: A reusable insert for bladder leaks with CEO Lauren Barker
In this episode I discuss with Lauren Barker, CEO of Uresta:
Uresta was founded by world-renowned, Canadian urogynecologist and D...
98. Sexual health after birth with nurse practitioner Dr. Rachel Ollivier
In this episode I discuss with Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Nurse Practitioner and women's health scientist based at the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre i...
97. The menopause transition: the naturopathic approach with Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
In this episode I discuss with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn:
Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Socie...
96. The physiotherapy approach to male urinary, prostate, pain and sexual health issues with Corinne Wade
This episode is meant to follow Episode #96, Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, urinary issues, pain and the prostate with Urologist, Dr. Ma...
95. Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, urinary issues, pain and the prostate with Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho
In this episode I sit down with Kelowna based Urologist, Dr. Matthew Ho to discuss:
Physiotherapy is a common treatment recommendation, stay tu...
94. Hemorrhoids, fissures and itchy anus with colorectal surgeon Dr. Ritha Belizaire
In this episode I sit down with dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire to discuss:
Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a d...
93. The voice and pelvic floor connection with speech language pathologist, Ashley Michaelis
In this episode I sit down with speech language pathologist (SLP) Ashley Michaelis to discuss:
Ashley Michaelis (she/her/hers) embarked on her...
92. Is it my hormones (menopause/pregnancy/postpartum) or am I underfueling? With Brittany Klingmann and Melissa Hardy
In this episode I sit down with physiotherapist and olympic weight lifter, Brittney Klingmann and Dietician Melissa Hardy to discuss:
Melissa H...
91. Puberty and sex; what our kids are learning in school and how to continue the conversation at home - Part 2
In part 2 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny Rabinovich to discuss:
Jenny is mom to two amazing teen...
90. Puberty and sex; What our kids are learning in school and how to continue the conversation at home - Part 1
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, I sit down with Sexual Health Education Teacher, Jenny to discuss:
Jenny is mom to two amazing teenagers and i...
89. Forceps and vacuum birth with Urogynecologist, Dr. Merry Gong
In this episode, I sit down with New Westminster BC based Urogynecologist, Dr. Merry Gong to discuss:
Dr. Merry Gong completed her medical unde...
88. Sexual trauma and the pelvic floor with Psychotherapist Lucy Snider
In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss:
Lucy Snider (she/her) is an experienced Psychosexual and Relationship...
87. Compression garments for prolapse, diastasis, c-section, pregnancy, hysterectomy and so much more with SRC
In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist clinician/researcher Dr. Sinead Dufour and Sinead O’Donovan from SRC to discuss:
To chec...
BONUS Episode: HELP NEEDED! Midlife women and menopause research with Dr. Lori Brotto
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto; Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Registered Psychologist and Executive...
86. Can the kegel chair and physiotherapy be friends?
In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapy clinician and researcher Dr. Sinéad Dufour and Founder and CEO of Urospot, Erin Craven to discuss:
85. How persistent pain is related to the brain with psychotherapist Christie Uipi
In this episode, I sit down with Christie Uipi, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety and depression and the founde...
84. Diastasis: Do we need to close the gap? With Munira Hudani
In this episode I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist and leader in the field of diastasis, Munira Hudani to discuss:
NOTE: I wou...
83. Should physiotherapists give patients what they want with Sarah Lord Ferguson
In this episode, I sit down with clinician-researcher Sarah Lord Ferguson to discuss:
Sarah is a clinician-researcher from Vancouver, Canada wh...
82. Female sexual issues with urogynecologist Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya
In this episode, I sit down with Beverly Hills based urogynecologist, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya to discuss:
Alexandra Dubinskaya is a board-ce...