Angela talks to Dr Sara Reardon, a pelvic health expert, about the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor health. They discuss the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, the impact of pregnancy and childbirth on pelvic health, and the importance of understanding normal bladder and bowel function from a young age KEY TAKEAWAYS: Understanding the Pelvic Floor: The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support pelvic organs and play a crucial role in functions such as urination, bowel movements, and sexual health Importance of Education: Many women are not educated about what constitutes normal pelvic health, leading to prolonged suffering from conditions like endometriosis and pelvic floor issues Impact of Physical Activity: Female athletes, especially those involved in high-impact sports like gymnastics and cheerleading, are at a higher risk for pelvic floor issues due to the stress and pressure placed on these muscles Pelvic Floor Health in Menopause: The decline in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can lead to vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and weakened pelvic floor muscles. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:01:07] Pelvic floor and endometriosis link. [00:10:16] Orgasm and pelvic floor health. [00:25:36] Importance of pelvic floor health. [00:42:51] Pelvic floor training importance. VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Check out Defender Shield’s products and save 10% with code ANGELA at http://defendershield.com/angela Sign Up to Angela’s Weekly Fresh Starts Email to transform your health, energy, and longevity with just ONE small habit every week - angelafoster.me/freshstart ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues including, urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse and discomfort during pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. Sara has been featured in Time, Yahoo, Harper’s Bazaar, Romper, InStyle, Today, and numerous other podcasts, publications, and professional conferences about her advocacy and educational work as a pelvic floor therapist. She is also a TED presenter on Rethinking Postpartum Care. Sara is the Founder of The V-Hive, an online, on-demand pelvic floor fitness platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening. Sara lives in New Orleans with her husband and two sons. FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage is her first book. https://thevagwhisperer.com/Floored/ https://thevagwhisperer.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.
