If you're looking for a non-surgical option to manage your prolapse, then a pessary might be just for you. Don't miss this rapid-fire Q&A with physiotherapist Michelle Lyons! We discuss: Importance of getting fitted and exploring different options/sizes Are they really a long-term solution? Can they be used indefinitely? Can they be used just during exercise? How often do they need to be removed and cleaned? How do you clean a pessary?  Can you have sex with it in? Differences between over the counter (i.e. ordering online, by yourself) pessaries vs prescription? Are pessaries safe d ..read more

In this powerful episode, you will be invited into a VERY PERSONAL STORY about the long road to rectocele recovery, and why Kim Vopni (AKA "Vagina Coach") ultimately made the decision to undergo surgery for rectocele repair. Kim reveals: Why she had surgery booked twice and didn't go through with it... Turns out, the third time was a charm! The internal struggle she experienced as a pelvic health professional What quality of life items impacted her decision to move forward with surgery Why this line of conversation needs to be opened up to more women who are on a similar path Why surgery shou ..read more

In this fascinating interview with Kristin Chronister (@theintuitivesinger on Instagram), you'll learn about the vocal cord - pelvic floor connection, and voice exercises that can help activate and relax your pelvic floor muscles. We discuss what Kristin means by "the color of your voice," how FINDING (and using) your voice is important for overall confidence and pelvic health, the importance of posture and breath, "s" and "shhhh" sounds vs "z" sounds, and more!  Stay tuned for Part Two, where Kristin shares massage techniques for the face and jaw, as well as "voice yoga!" Learn how to do ..read more

This interview with Sharon Oakley is pure gold. She shares her story of postpartum bladder leakage (and ultimately, prolapse), and how this led her to feeling like her vagina was "broken." Sharon was able to identify old stories and limiting beliefs that were holding her back, and rewrote them in a way that propelled her forward to health. With tools such as journaling and reframes, Sharon was able to resolve a majority of her pelvic floor concerns and is now living an active life with her husband and son.  Links: Connect with Sharon on Instagram, @pelvic_floored Get started with Lift, t ..read more

I'm so thrilled to have Scarlett on the show today, one of the founding members of my Transcend program. Scarlett's prolapse is now 90% resolved and in this interview she shares: her daily energy practice (and how she fits it into her busy life), how she was able to get to the root of her pelvic tension issues (and recognize and release these root-cause issues), and how she faced her fears of speaking and was the FIRST ONE to dive into our Transcend Voxer group... and the surprising implications this had on her overall health (including her pelvic health). Links: Learn more about Transcend: h ..read more

You might want to listen to this one twice! Beth Basham and I discuss why the most important tool for health and healing isn't your diet or exercise plan, but it's what's going in between your ears... In your BRAIN. Your conscious mind, AND your subconscious mind! Beth shares her own personal journey with food/diet and body image, and we make connections throughout the episode to pelvic health so that you can apply some of these takeaways to your own life. Ultimately, Beth and I want you to to partner with your body rather than working against it. Enjoy this conversation!  Links: Beth's ..read more

Welcome to DAY THREE of my 5-day affirmation challenge! This is an encore presentation originally seen on Facebook/Instagram Live to kick off the new year. If you're interested in my upgraded Lift 2.0 program (designed for women with mild to moderate prolapse and/or bladder leakage), and if you'd like the daily affirmation images sent to you via email, please join my waiting list here: https://bit.ly/femliftwait I'll keep this link updated so that it sends the affirmations even AFTER Lift is available (and it's no longer a waiting list). So in other words, if you're interested in Lift, and if ..read more

I hope you'll try a "this now moment" walk for yourself... It's a GORGEOUS practice!  Links and resources: Join the waiting list for Transcend, if you're interested in learning more about the power of presence and mind-body medicine: www.femfusionfitness.com/transcend Learn more about Lift, my 5-week pelvic support series for bladder leakage and prolapse: www.femfusionfitness.com/lift My YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/femsubscribe ? Click on the bell to turn on post notifications My book: https://amzn.to/2KoWj7k Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @femfusionfitness Please subsc ..read more

Thanks for being with me for 85 episodes! I hope this one will inspire you to see your challenges in a new way, and to document evidence of your growth every day. You've got this... There's so much beauty on the other side. Find me on Instagram @femfusionfitness, and online at https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femfusionfitness Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of my Lift program for free! https://bit.ly/liftforfree Do you have pelvic pain or tension? Get a free trial of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program: https://bit.ly/overcomeforwomenfree ..read more

I had so much fun interviewing my husband, Chris, for this episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. We hope this will be helpful for anyone in a relationship... particularly for those who are navigating pelvic health challenges. We love you! YouTube videos that Chris appears in: 20-Minute Stress Relief Stretches for Hips and Pelvic Floor - https://youtu.be/pAyoxdmD8a0 Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men ⚡ Improve Stamina and Control - https://youtu.be/OkRPslg_5Fs Prolapse Safe Exercises for Toned Upper Arms | Reduce Underarm Jiggle & Tone Up Safely - https://youtu.be/HuhsoEzU4gM C ..read more