037: This week we have a beautiful and fascinating personal history to unwind with my dear friend Kate. She is one of many women I know who has experienced an abortion in this lifetime. She is also someone who registered this experience very differently than most - including the women in her maternal lineage. To her, this wasn't traumatic and was well integrated over time. In this episode, we dive SO deeply into this vulnerable topic in the hopes to liberate others and to share what is possible when women make their bodies' wellbeing a priority.

Feeling the Pulse on

• The similar "hiding" of tampons, abortions, and many other pelvic health related topics
• Kate's cosmic history with the womb - beginning with fainting learning about her period
• The belief system Kate had around fertility and the surprising realization about her mom's personal history with HER womb
• MAPS conference, sitting with Aya, and memories of assault
• Confronting assault and abortion timelines of healing trauma to the pelvis
• What happened when Kate found out she was pregnant with her partner in Mexico
• How Kate’s abortion was actually HEALING for her and how she processed it over the past year
• Powerful inner knowing as the seasons change and honoring her one year anniversary
• More thoughts on her choice

Connect with our guest, Kate

• Instagram @kate.space__
• Website https://bio.site/katespace
• euni's Sensory Playspace Aftercare article: https://sensoryplayspace.substack.com/p/aftercare-for-all-types-of-intimacy

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036: My sweet client-turned- soul friend Jessica Grody joins us to share about her pregnancy, birth and (almost) one year postpartum experience. Jess felt the desire to seek pelvic PT at 8 months pregnant and has a LOT to say about it, especially as an extremely active and avid runner, swimmer, yogi and now, mama. She hopes that with sharing her postpartum struggles and triumphs, people feel less alone and are better understood.

Feeling the Pulse on

• How an old tailbone injury from gymnastics set Jess on a path to seeking pelvic PT
• Her fears around giving birth and moving through those in pelvic PT prenatal sessions
• Pelvic floor checks, proper breathing mechanics and cues we hear in certain circles
• Jess's personal experience with birth
• Reframing recovery in postpartum into more of a rediscovery, mirroring her child's progression
• Spreading awareness and sharing about pelvic care for more women AND providers to understand this process and postpartum period
• Why supporting women + mothers is so important
• A holistic approach for pelvic care + Dr. Brittney's work

Connect with our guest, Jessica Grody

• Instagram @pinkninjayogi

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035: The gracious and vibrant Dr. Brianne Grogan joined us to dive deep into pelvic health! Dr. Bri is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in pelvic health. An Oregon native, Bri and her family took a 12-year detour to Germany, where she nurtured and grew her popular YouTube channel, which now has over 470,000 subscribers. Today, Bri is back in the United States and enjoys living, working, and playing in Bend, Oregon. She is passionate about the mental and emotional aspects of pelvic health. Her mission is to change the conversation around pelvic wellness to a new paradigm that includes thoughts, emotions, energy, mindset, Spirit, and Soul along with body-based approaches to care. Together, we explored what it truly means to go beyond the basics of pelvic care and tap into the body’s innate wisdom for healing, vitality, and connection.

Feeling the Pulse on

• The 3 Minute Miracle YouTube video that kicked off Brittney's love of Dr. Bri's work
• How Bri got into pelvic physical therapy and her initiation in postpartum experiencing prolapse
• Getting information and knowledge about pelvic health issues out there for people
• How moving to Germany altered her work around movement and pelvic floor-focused exercise
• "You are so much more than your pelvic floor issue" + words of encouragement
• Why spending intentional quality time is SO important and nourishing for the client
• Having gone WIDE with information and the desire to go DEEP now with pelvic health

Connect with our guest, Dr. Brianne Grogan, DPT

• Instagram

Recommended resources

• https://www.briannegrogan.com for mind-body resources
• https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/quiz to see if your pelvic floor needs help
• https://www.youtube.com/vibrantpelvichealth for free videos and playlists

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