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Lindsey Vestal Talks Pelvic Floor Care Without Shame

Sarah Mayhan Episode 34

Do you know where your pelvic floor is, and why should you care about it? That’s exactly what we dive into in today’s episode with Lindsey Vestal. Lindsey is an occupational therapist with a focus on pelvic health, and today she joins us (from Paris!) to talk about the pelvic floor, and how this structure supports our essential functions. This week, episode 34 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing inside knowledge on pelvic floor care! 

Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our neck, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into my Sunday evening restorative group: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break

Lindsey Vestal has helped thousands of people overcome chronic pelvic health challenges like incontinence and pelvic pain. Her goal is to empower women and men to listen to the wisdom of their own bodies—without resorting to invasive surgeries or prescription drugs—so they can heal and get back to enjoying life again.

In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Lindsey and I discuss the following:

  • What a pelvic floor is, and where to get started exploring this part of your body so you’re not afraid of it.
  • How your daily activities - and bathroom habits - affect your pelvic floor. 
  • How to find the right pelvic floor therapist for you, who takes the time to listen to you and understand your concerns. 
  • How more muscle tone isn’t always better when it comes to the pelvic floor, and other pelvic floor myths debunked! 

Whether you’ve given birth or not, your emotions and experiences affect your pelvic floor, and we want everyone to be empowered with this information. Especially if you’re dealing with leaking, “sneeze pee”, chronic constipation, painful sex, or other pelvic health challenges - we don’t want you to be too embarrassed to seek help. Take care of your pelvic floor and it will take care of you! 

Do you have a favorite pelvic floor fact, exercise, or practice - post to your stories and tag us! And please rate and review - it helps new listeners find us!

Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews

CONNECT WITH LINDSEY VESTAL:

Website

Instagram: @functionalpelvis

Kegels that Work! 

Lindsey’s newsletter with great insider tips 

Podcast: OTs in Pelvic Health

CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN:

Facebook

Instagram

Work with Sarah! 

LINKS MENTIONED:

Pelvic Organ Party Podcast Episode