#231 Pelvic Floor Health & Strength: Dr. Jessica London on Rehab, Pregnancy, & Recovery

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In this insightful conversation, host Lisa dives deep into pelvic floor health, rehab, and strength training with acclaimed pelvic floor physiotherapist, Dr. Jessica London. Whether you’re a strength training enthusiast, expecting mom, navigating postpartum recovery, or simply seeking a better understanding of your pelvic health, this episode is packed with actionable guidance, real-life stories, and practical tools for optimizing your well-being.

Dr. London shares her journey from orthopedics to pelvic health after her own experience with an unplanned C-section, then breaks down the anatomy, function, and common misconceptions about the pelvic floor. From strategies for addressing leakage during workouts to tailored rehab advice for both hyperactive and hypoactive pelvic floors, nothing is off limits in this honest, educational, and stigma-busting discussion.

Plus, get expert tips on returning to activity post-birth, intimacy concerns, and how everyone—yes, men and women—can benefit from understanding their pelvic floor.

So, plug in and get ready for a fact-filled episode that will transform the way you think about your body, your workouts, and your long-term health!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Jessica London
• [01:20] – Dr. London’s path from orthopedic rehab to pelvic floor specialization
• [03:17] – What is the pelvic floor? Anatomy, function, and why it matters
• [05:15] – Signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (for everyone)
• [09:03] – Pelvic floor issues & rehabilitation for active people
• [12:28] – Individual approaches: Hyperactive vs. underactive pelvic floor
• [15:33] – Exercises & approaches for different pelvic floor dysfunctions
• [17:03] – Pain with intimacy: causes, why it’s common, and how to seek help
• [22:13] – Pelvic floor care in pregnancy, birth prep & postpartum
• [26:19] – Modifying strength training for pregnancy & preventing diastasis
• [30:11] – Pelvic floor, toileting, and less-talked-about symptoms
• [33:59] – Pelvic floor issues in men and children
• [35:24] – Dr. London’s services & support—online and beyond
• [37:35] – Free resources and starting exercises for postpartum recovery
• [39:34] – Closing wisdom: Reducing shame and knowing when to seek help

Follow Dr. Jessica London:

Instagram: @yourpostpartumptr https://www.instagram.com/yourpostpartumpt/

• Free pelvic floor mini course & resources: Link will be available in the show notes or DM “diastasis” on Instagram for a video tutorial!
• Website: https://pelvicrehab.com/

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