131. Prolapse - From rehab to performance: What active women need after pelvic floor physio with Caroline Packard
In this episode I discuss with fellow physiotherapist, Dr. Caroline Packard: The accepted progression in orthopaedic recovery from rest to range of motion and strength and then load progression, impac...
21 Sep 58min
130. Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum: Evidence vs fear based information with Dr Margie Davenport
In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport: The abundance of fear based and confusing information circling about exercise in ...
7 Sep 51min
129. Beyond surviving: What to know about bladder, bowel, sexual health & menopause before pelvic cancer treatment with Nurse Practitioner, Kayla Switlishoff
In this episode I discuss with Kayla Switlishoff, Nurse Practitioner from the radiation oncology team at BC Cancer Kelowna: The benefits of having pelvic health and quality-of-life conversations befor...
24 Aug 57min
128. Erectile dysfunction part 2: The mind/body connection with sex therapist Justin Paulsen
This episode is Part 2 of a series on Erectile Dysfunction. In this episode I discuss with Vancouver based Conselor Justin Paulsen: How mental and emotional factors play a role in EDHow stress and th...
25 Mai 47min
127. Erectile dysfunction part 1: Medical considerations with urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon
In this episode, I discuss with Kelowna based urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon: What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? At what point does it move from a temporary issue to a condition requiring a doctor's visit...
11 Mai 1h 16min
126. Pelvic floor internal exam: Do I have to? What happens?
In this solo episode, I talk about: What may happen in a pelvic floor appointment (specific to internal assessment)The importance of finding a therapist that feels right to you (we don’t all practice ...
20 Apr 31min
125. Bowel and bladder considerations for people with Parkinsons, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis with physiotherapist Dr. Carina Siracusa
In this episode, I discuss with fellow physiotherapist Carina Siracusa Explanation of our body’s bowel and bladder function At what level Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke affect these system...
6 Apr 53min
124. How purity culture (religion, upbringing, beliefs) influences the pelvic floor with Psychologist Dr. Kristy Money
In this episode, I discuss with psychologist Kristy Money: Her experience growing up in a mormon community surrounded by purity culture and the difficulties of making the “switch” to sexuality and ple...
23 Mar 54min
