The Pelvic Floor Project

The Pelvic Floor Project


Latest Episodes

66. Tips to progress back to planking and pushups postpartum with Jamie Straker
December 05, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Jamie Straker to discuss:The fears around doing planks and pushups postpartumSome harmful messagingReasons why getting back to planking and pushups is helpfulHow to start with th

65. Caesarean birth preparation through a free in-app community with Lynda Brown-Ganzert of Stronger Together
November 23, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with RxPx CEO, Lynda Brown-Ganzert to discuss their Stronger Together project for C-section parents. How Lynda’s personal experience led her to her visionThe company’s initiative to support women preparing for cesarean birth an

64. Tips to progress back to crunches postpartum with Jamie Straker
November 21, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Jamie Straker to discuss:The fears around doing crunches postpartumSome harmful messagingReasons why getting back to crunches is helpfulHow to start with the basics Ways to progr

63. 3 things I encourage as early as possible after vaginal or cesarean birth
November 07, 2022

In this episode, I want to share some information with moms and those who work with moms within the first 6 weeks postpartum. We shouldn’t be waiting 6 weeks to give recovery guidanceWorking with a physio doesn’t mean “pushing your body”3 simple yet effec

62. The pelvic floor in kids: bedwetting, constipation and so much more with Angus MacKay
October 31, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with paediatric physiotherapist, Angus MacKay to discuss:Kids and pelvic floorsWhat a pelvic health assessment looks like for kidsKids and constipationBed wettingToilet training Pee and poop habitsWhat is normal and outside of

61. Cesarean recovery: A call for physiotherapy in the early healing phase with Dr. Rebecca Segraves
October 24, 2022

In this episode, fellow physiotherapist Dr. Rebecca Segraves and I discuss:The lack of support for c-section recoveryHow physiotherapists support patients in the hospital after other surgical proceduresHow physiotherapists can support women after cesarean

60. What you need to know about pelvic pain in pregnancy with Jodie Pulsifer
October 17, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Jodie Pulsifer to discuss the recent editorial Reframing beliefs and instiling facts for contemporary management of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Jodie Pulsifer, along with Susannah Britnell

59. Strength training to feel confident and capable in your body with Teresa Waser
October 10, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Teresa Waser to discuss the benefits of strength training through the female life span. In this episode we cover:The benefits of strength training during pregnancy and postpartumThe benefits of stre

58. Your postpartum mental health affects your physical well being with Dr. Pip Houghton
October 03, 2022

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pip Houghton, a family doctor and maternal mental health advocate to discuss:Dr. Pip’s personal experience with postpartum mental health strugglesSocietal and cultural pressures of being a new mom/parent Signs that you

57. Beyond in person care: The value of going virtual with Dr. Sinéad Dufour
September 26, 2022

This episode is a follow up to episode 18 with Dr. Sinéad Dufour- The research behind vaginal devices, chairs, laser and online apps to treat incontinence In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Sinéad Dufour to discuss: The emerging use of telehealthResearch