This episode of the Nashville Women's Health Podcast focuses on endometriosis and the importance of an integrative approach to treatment. The discussion features Rachel, who shares her experience with endometriosis and the various treatments she has undergone. Rachel emphasizes the importance of seeking out medical professionals who approach endometriosis from an integrative perspective, including pelvic floor physical therapists, nutritionists, and physicians who prioritize down-regulating the nervous system before surgery. The podcast also touches on the emotional and psychological toll of ..read more

Welcome back to the Nashville Women's Health Podcast! This week's episode is the first in a 3-part series on Endometriosis. Today, Rachel is going to discuss her diagnosis and the journey she went through before she got an accurate diagnosis. She also talks about the different treatment options available, as well as the recovery process.  Rachel's main symptoms started in 2017 and included headaches, fatigue, and muscle aches that resembled the flu. They visited numerous specialists and took many tests, but none could diagnose the issue. They were prescribed birth control, antidepressant ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of the National Women’s Health Podcast. This week on the show we are joined by Olivia Dykes from LivWell Coaching to discuss her journey into nutrition and personal training. As a mother of two healthy children, Olvia has experienced the highs and lows of postpartum and has been faced with the battles of overcoming low self-worth and self-value. With the knowledge she has gathered, Olivia has made it her mission to educate and empower women to be comfortable in not being comfortable! Episode Highlights:  [00:00] LivWell Coaching  [02:56] Focusing on p ..read more

Welcome back to the Nashville Women’s Health podcast, this week I am joined by pelvic physical therapist Jen Le Coguic to discuss pelvic floor practices, treatments, and symptoms. We list 10 notable items to be aware of when experiencing any pelvic floor discomfort called the Cozean Screening Protocol. Our goal for this episode is to empower women to take control of their health and stay vigilant!  Timestamps: [00:11] Introduction to Jen Le Coguic [01:47] Demographics of pelvic floor patients [05:08] Once a patient always a patient [07:31] Cozean Screening Protocol [08:03] #1 – Pelvic pa ..read more

Welcome back to the Nashville Women's Health Podcast! I know it has been a while, but today I am back and I will be filling you all in on why I have taken most of the summer off. I am slowly getting over a mild case of Covid-19 and I thought I would share how it has been for me personally, and where I go from here. I hope everyone stays healthy and always feel free to reach out to me! Enjoy! If you have any questions, email me at Aimee@thepelvicyogi.com, connect with me on Instagram @the.pelvic.yogi, or visit my website www.thepelvicyogi.com ..read more

On this weeks' edition of the Nashville Women's Health Podcast, I wanted to dive a bit more into postpartum life and in more particular, postpartum exercise.  Getting back to exercise postpartum is a mental game and everyone has a different mindset when getting back to it.  Some people want to jump right back in, while some don't quite have the trust in their bodies just yet.  I wanted to address these common postpartum concerns on this episode!  Enjoy! If you have any questions, email me at Aimee@thepelvicyogi.com, connect with me on Instagram @the.pelvic.yogi,  or vi ..read more

On this week's edition of the Nashville Women's Health Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Laura Gordey who is a fellow pelvic health PT here in Nashville!  We discuss pelvic issues and how to understand the journey of feelings and emotions that are in existence when you're dealing with symptoms.  It is super important to address the emotional and mental side in order to experience physical healing.  Enjoy! Reach out to Dr. Laura: Via Instagram: @plusonephysicaltherapy Via website: www.pelvicproject.com     ..read more

In this episode of The National Woman’s Health podcast, I dive deep into exercise and the pregnant. I put some common fallacies to rest, like not being able to start a new exercise once becoming pregnant; in reality any time is a good time to start activating the muscles in your body. Additionally, I go into some important takeaways to be vigilant of when starting your journey to a healthier you! TIMESTAMPS: [00:36] Exercise and the pregnant woman [02:26] Remaining active during pregnancy [04:57] Being active also help with stress relief [06:10] Find something you enjoy [09:01] Listen to your ..read more

Welcome back to The Nashville Women's Health Podcast!  This week, I wanted to talk a little bit about flares that I am seeing happening right now in relation to post-pandemic reopening.  One thing we have noticed here in Tennessee is that the world is opening back up rather quickly and I wanted to address some of the pain points I am seeing that come along with this.  Thank you all for listening and I hope you have a great week! If you have any questions, email me at Aimee@thepelvicyogi.com, connect with me on Instagram @the.pelvic.yogi,  or visit my website www.thepelvicyo ..read more

In this solo episode Dr. Aimee Bailey discusses why it is vital to meet with a pelvic health PT after a C-section, even if you don’t have any symptoms.   As a mother of 3 having undergone 2 C-sections herself, Dr. Aimee is well-acquainted with how the body needs readjustment after a C-section. She explains why getting help from a pelvic health PT is great for reconnecting your brain with your pelvic floor, improving your now altered breathing pattern, retraining your pelvis, and adapting to a sensitive abdomen.   Tune in to find out why seeing a pelvic health PT after a C-section is ..read more