Kim Vopni, known as the Vagina Coach, is a certified personal trainer and CEO of a pelvic floor health company dedicated to transforming women's health. She uncovers the critical importance of pelvic floor health for women over 40, revealing alarming statistics about incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Kim explains how menopause affects pelvic function and advocates for annual visits to pelvic floor therapists. She also discusses practical solutions like vaginal estrogen for UTI prevention and how pelvic health impacts overall wellness and relationships.
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Kim's Pelvic Floor Journey
Kim Vopni first got interested in pelvic floor health after witnessing different childbirth experiences and her mother's struggles with incontinence and back pain.
Her journey led her to become a distributor of a biofeedback device to prevent episiotomy and eventually to become "The Vagina Coach."
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Pelvic Floor Anatomy Insight
The pelvic floor is a diamond-shaped group of muscles attached at the pubic bone, ischial tuberosities, and tailbone.
It is the foundation of the core and works closely with the diaphragm to support organs and maintain spinal stability.
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Annual Pelvic Floor Therapy
Every woman should see a pelvic floor physical therapist annually, just like a dentist visit, even without symptoms.
They evaluate posture, muscle tone, organ position, and proper exercise technique to prevent dysfunction.
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"I argue pelvic floor physical therapists can literally change marriages." - Kim Vopni
When I sat down with Kim Vopni, known as "The Vagina Coach," she dropped a bombshell that completely blew my mind about bladder infections that should be standard care—but isn't. As someone who's spent decades in the health and fitness world, I thought I knew everything about taking care of my body. But this conversation revealed a massive blind spot that affects up to 50% of women who've given birth, and countless others who haven't. Kim's expertise revealed why pelvic floor health for women over 40 is absolutely critical, yet so many of us are secretly struggling with issues we've been told are "just part of being a woman" or "normal aging." From understanding why 95% of women with low back pain have pelvic floor dysfunction to learning how vaginal estrogen can be a game-changer for UTI prevention, this episode will transform how you think about your body and empower you to take action that could literally change your life.
What you’ll learn:
Why pelvic floor health for women over 40 is crucial for preventing surgery and maintaining active lifestyles
The shocking statistics about pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence that no one talks about
How menopause and hormonal changes dramatically impact your pelvic floor function
The connection between chronic constipation, posture, and pelvic floor dysfunction
Why every woman should see a pelvic floor physical therapist annually (just like the dentist!)
The truth about vaginal estrogen and how it can prevent recurrent UTIs
Simple steps you can take right now to assess and improve your pelvic floor health
How to properly integrate pelvic floor training into your existing workout routine
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