Soma Says1 Okt 2025

Pelvic Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your Core

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Dr. Krystal Couture, DPT, LAc., a holistic physical therapist and acupuncturist, to shine light on an often-overlooked topic: pelvic floor health.

Krystal explains what pelvic floor dysfunction really is, the common symptoms women (and men) experience, and the surprising emotional and physical causes behind it. Together, they explore how holistic practices—like acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and breathwork—can be combined with traditional physical therapy for a deeper, more integrative approach.

Listeners will learn practical tools like pelvic breathing exercises, hear myths about pelvic floor health get debunked, and discover why open conversations and proper education are essential to breaking the taboo around this vital part of our health.

Whether you’re navigating postpartum changes, perimenopause, or simply curious about strengthening your pelvic health, this episode will leave you with both knowledge and empowerment.

Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:52 Meet Dr. Krystal Couture

02:02 Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

03:04 Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Causes

06:38 Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise

11:26 Combining Acupuncture and Physical Therapy

15:01 Breaking the Taboo Around Pelvic Health

20:46 Holistic Treatment Approaches

34:20 Men’s Pelvic Health and Other Specialties

36:18 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Resources & Links

🌐 Learn more about Dr. Krystal Couture: www.krystal-couture.com 📲 Follow Krystal on social media:

Instagram: @krystalcouture
Facebook: Krystal Couture

🌐 Connect with Dr. Soma: www.somamandalmd.com 📚 Dr. Soma’s book Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and BookBub

Support the Podcast

If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review for Soma Says on Apple Podcasts. Reviews also help more women discover these important conversations. And after you read Midlife Masala, don’t forget to leave a review for the book too!

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(86)

Longevity Medicine, AI, and Closing the Women’s Health Gap

Longevity Medicine, AI, and Closing the Women's Health Gap Guest: Dr. Hilary Lin, MD Host: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD EPISODE DESCRIPTION What does artificial intelligence have to do with your perimenopaus...

12 Aug 34min

Voices Unheard: the Silent Struggle of Women in Speech Therapy

Guest: Ashlyn Lelej, MS, CCC-SLP | Founder, Speech Matters Clinic Host: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD Website: speechmattersclinic.com | Instagram: @speechmattersclinic EPISODE DESCRIPTION What happens when th...

9 Jun 42min

Reclaiming Confidence in Perimenopause: Mindset, Style and Being Seen with Rosie Faulkner

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with award-winning producer, video confidence coach, and midlife advocate Rosie Faulkner for an honest conversation about confidence, identity, ...

7 Mai 30min

Toxic Truths: Why Modern Medicine Ignores Your Symptoms: With Dr. Loretta Friedman

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Dr. Loretta Friedman — a Directional Non-Force Technique® chiropractor, integrative clinical nutritionist, and founder of Synergy Health As...

14 Apr 27min

The Silent Cardiometabolic Crisis in South Asians - with Dr. Namratha Kandula

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Dr. Namratha “Nammi” Kandula — Professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University and a leading investigator in the M...

24 Mar 46min

The Fountain of Youth: Can Plastic Surgery Really Turn Back the Clock?

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hisham Seify of Newport Beach for a thoughtful conversation about how aesthetic medicine has evolved — and how...

17 Feb 26min

Midlife Career Calm: Quiet Change Explained

In this intimate solo episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma explores a quiet but powerful experience many women face in midlife: the growing sense that the professional identity that once fit no longer feels...

10 Feb 11min

Root Cause Wellness: Beyond Conventional Healthcare

In this insightful episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Kristen Blake, a functional nutritionist and women’s wellness coach dedicated to helping women heal from the inside out. Kristen...

23 Des 202540min