Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 60, I sat down with Emily Souder, a writer, licensed clinical social worker, and an awesome human! Emily and I first connected over a desire to chat about how we help people and I quickly knew I needed to invite her on the podcast to share more about her work.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 59, I did a quick review of the numbers for Pints & Pelvic Floors for 2024. It has been a busy end of the year with a lot of moving parts and changes coming up. We are super excited for the new year and cannot wait to tell you ALL about it! 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 58, I reviewed Day 1 of the PelviCon speakers. It was hard to avoid all of the nerdy pelvic therapy things but I tried to keep it as relevant to patients as possible and include the big takeaways & clinical pearls from each person. The speakers are always amazing and bring their own flair and this year did not disappoint! 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 56 I break down the difference between pelvic floor dilators versus wands, how to use them and which one is best for your pelvic floor symptoms.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 55 we will discuss informed consent, why it matters, and when it should be included in your treatments (spoiler alert: the answer is every session!)

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 54 I will unpack the diagnosis of prolapse and where pelvic floor therapy comes in. 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 53 we will chat all about ‘just in case’ voiding, why we don’t want to JIC void, and the times that it is actually okay to go ‘just in case’! 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 52 I dive into a *small* soap box about continuing education for pelvic floor providers and the importance of being able to perform internal assessments as well as continued learning beyond the foundational pelvic course. 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 51 I sat down with Dr. Eirika Abbey to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, her love of learning and taking classes, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist. 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 50 we are doing a recap of the first 50 episodes!

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 49 we will close the knowledge gap around diastasis recti! 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 48 I will cover the pros and cons of dry needling as well as the training required in the state of Maryland to be endorsed by the Board of Physical Therapy to be able to provide dry needling to patients. 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 47 I will chat all about why we experience travel constipation and then some tips to make things go a little smoother.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 46 I sat down with Dr. Marlena Allen, the first therapist to join Dr. Joy at Pelvic Pride to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, how she uses her neuro background to help her pelvic patients, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 45 we end Pride Month with a review on how pelvic floor therapy can help in all of the ways for those seeking gender affirming and gender inclusive care!

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 44 I had the pleasure of chatting with an amazing Baltimore City business owner, Rachel Wagner, who was one of Pelvic Pride’s earliest supporters when we first got started and has been one of our biggest cheerleaders ever since. She has since turned into a dear friend who celebrated 10 years of owning Fit4Mom Baltimore City this summer!

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 43 I got to chat with Ayce Kyptyn about his experience with pelvic floor therapy as a trans man, his work in Erotic Blueprints, Bondassage, and his studies in Sexological Bodywork.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 42 I got to chat with Sam Stuart about the ins and outs of what makes personal training with Braving Wellness different.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast.  In Episode 41 we do a quick dive into vaginal washes and why you DO NOT need them!

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 40 I got to chat with Karen Kindig about all things The Womb Room. Baltimore has so many resources and The Room is absolutely a gem for people going through all phases of parenthood.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 39 we did a throwback to April 2021 with a re-record of a Zoom webinar I did about stationary bikes and the impact on our pelvic floor.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 38 I sat down with Dr. D of Thrive Chiropractic to chat about how she got started in the chiro world and what led her to create her home here in Baltimore.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 37 I give you the rundown of the four types of laxatives and how they work!

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 36 I had the opportunity to chat with Dr Liz Santangelo of Santangelo Family Chiropractic about chiropractors and her recent clinic addition of Functional Medicine. 

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 35 I provide some insights into the diagnosis of Endometriosis from the pelvic floor therapists perspective. This is all of the information I feel like I say on repeat for my patients as I break down the barriers to quality care and debunk the myths that are being perpetuated by ill-advised medical providers.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 34 I was lucky enough to sit down with one of my favorite pelvic floor therapists, Dr Alex Hill. Alex and I started our pelvic training together in Florida and have ended up living in the same places at the same time from Florida to Maryland before she moved back south. Basically, we were meant to meet!

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 33, I give you the facts on why you shouldn’t hover over the toilet when you go to the bathroom. I get it! Toilets can be dirty, especially in public bathrooms. But I promise you will be okay. Just make yourself a little nest of toilet paper or use one of the toilet seat covers!

Dr. Pam and I nerded out on anatomy, discussed the “competition” between chiro & PT, and dove deeper into her treatment philosophy.

In Episode 31, I took a deep dive into the different types of personal lubricants and how to pick the right one for you based on how you plan to use it.

In Episode 30, I sat down to chat all about birth and the pelvic floor from the perspective of a nurse, doula, and student midwife with Brielle Weber.

In Episode 29, I sat down with Dr. Kyle Bukowski, the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood of Maryland.

In Episode 28, I sat down with my friend Dr. Melissa Thompson to discuss treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction through the lens of fertility and our menstrual cycle.

In Episode 27, I am joined by our suitemate, Heather Conlon of Tranquil Traditions to discuss how massage therapy is important for wellness.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 26, we discuss why seeing a cash-based or out-of-network provider may be better in the pelvic health world than seeing a provider who is in-network with your insurance.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 25, I sat down with my friend Robyn, founder of The Burnout OT.

Constipation is not just straining to poop or infrequent bowel movements. Learn about other ways constipation is defined along with ways to help treat your constipation naturally.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 23, I sat down with James Rehak, owner of SOBO Strength & Performance in Locust Point.

A review of our year at Pelvic Pride, a pelvic floor therapy clinic in Baltimore MD.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 21, I will review the seven questions you don’t want to miss when deciding on a pelvic floor therapy clinic and provider. 

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 20, I will review six grounding techniques that will hopefully come in handy for you over the holiday season.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 19, I will review our holiday gift giving guide and give you a little more information on each product and why we love it!

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 18, I discuss the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber in our foods and how this impacts our digestive health, just in time for the holiday season.

In Episode 17, I discuss how to manage the top bladder irritants during the upcoming holiday season to keep your bladder happy.

In Episode 16, I review the five different types of urinary leakage and how pelvic floor therapy can help.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 15, I review the four pillars of pelvic health and how they are key to taking a whole body approach in your care.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 14, I review the most recent guidelines on Return to Running in the postpartum period as well as how you can work with a pelvic floor therapist to further evaluate your readiness to return to running.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 13 I review a few reasons you can’t just slap a rainbow flag on your clinic and call yourself inclusive.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 12 I will give you the longer version of my elevator pitch to the question ‘so what do you treat?’

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 11, I will give you a rundown of the top takeaways from each presenter at PelviCon this year!