Beyond Kegels: Unveiling the Metabolic Benefits of Pelvic Floor Health with Jana Danielson

Summary
Jana Danielson shares her journey into the field of pelvic floor health and the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of the pelvic floor to the rest of our body.

She discusses the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, pelvic pain, and tightness. Jana emphasizes the need to go beyond traditional Kegel exercises and focus on breathing and posture as key factors in pelvic floor health. She uses the analogy of an apple to explain the relationship between the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and core muscles. Jana also highlights the importance of lifestyle modifications, such as proper footwear and movement, in maintaining pelvic floor health.

Jana Danielson discusses the importance of proper body alignment and posture for pelvic floor health. She explains how weight distribution and body position can impact the pelvic floor and lead to issues like incontinence and pelvic pain. Jana introduces the concept of the Cooch Ball, a tool she created to help mobilize the pelvic floor and improve blood flow to the area. She also discusses her brand, Bloom Better, which focuses on pelvic floor health, movement as medicine, and whole-body nourishment.

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Takeaways

• Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest as incontinence, pelvic pain, and tightness.
• Traditional Kegel exercises may not be effective for everyone, as 70% of pelvic floor dysfunction is hypertonic (too much tension).
• Breathing and posture play a crucial role in pelvic floor health, as the diaphragm and pelvic floor are interconnected.
• Proper footwear and movement are important lifestyle modifications for maintaining pelvic floor health.
• Proper body alignment and posture are crucial for pelvic floor health.
• Weight distribution and body position can impact the pelvic floor and lead to issues like incontinence and pelvic pain.
• The Cooch Ball is a tool designed to mobilize the pelvic floor and improve blood flow to the area.
• Bloom Better is a brand that focuses on pelvic floor health, movement as medicine, and whole-body nourishment.
  

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
02:43 Jana's Journey into Pelvic Floor Health
09:20 Symptoms and Silence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
16:26 Breathing and Posture for Pelvic Floor Health
32:34 Lifestyle Modifications for Pelvic Floor Health
36:21 The Incontinence Product Industry and Pelvic Floor Health
38:21 Introducing the Cooch Ball: Mobilizing the Pelvic Floor
41:15 The Shame Surrounding the Pudendal Nerve and Pelvic Floor Health
48:41 The Couch Ball: Bringing Blood Flow and Function Back to the Pelvic Floor
51:32 Bloom Better: Pelvic Floor Health, Movement as Medicine, and Whole-Body Nourishment

Keywords
pelvic floor health, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, Kegel exercises, breathing, posture, core muscles, lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor health, body alignment, posture, weight distribution, body position, incontinence, pelvic pain, Cooch Ball, blood flow, Bloom Better, movement as medicine, whole-body nourishment