EPI 219: PELVIC FLOOR MASTERCLASS. Fixing Frequent Urination & Leakage Issues Without Medication. The Importance Of Pelvic Floor Health & More! With Dr. Sara Reardon

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Dr. Sarah Reardon and pelvic floor basics

(2:32) Most common pelvic floor issues affecting men and women

(4:48) What's normal when it comes to peeing at night

(6:58) How to prevent adult diapers with age (9:46) Where to start if you're having symptoms

(11:29) Why a squatty potty matters and how straining affects your pelvic floor

(13:17) The benefits of using a bidet

(17:08) What Kegels actually are and how to do them correctly

(19:35) How to tell if you need strengthening or relaxation

(22:18) Why even athletes struggle with pelvic floor problems

(24:32) Dr. Reardon’s personal daily routine for pelvic floor health

(28:07) The power of diaphragmatic breathing

(31:19) How stress and life experiences can affect sexual health

(32:36) No quick fixes: what really works for long-term pelvic health

(34:01) Where to find Dr. Reardon’s book, website, and resources

(35:11) Outro

 

Who is Dr. Sara Reardon?

 

Sara is a doctor of physical therapy, earning her Bachelor's of Science in 2004 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a board-certified women’s health and pelvic floor therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in men and women. She is a TedX Presenter, recipient of the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University in St Louis’ Program in Physical Therapy, and was named one of New Orleans’ Top 40 under 40 young professionals in 2019. She is a mom to two boys, wife, Saints fan and wanna-be yogi.

 

Connect with Dr. Sara:

Website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer

 

Take the quiz: https://thevagwhisperer.com/quiz/

 

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