Think pelvic floor problems only happen after having a baby? Think again.

In Part 2 of our conversation with pelvic floor physical therapist Angela Turnow, we're getting practical about pelvic floor health and breaking down some of the misconceptions women have been taught about their bodies.

Can your pelvic floor be both tight AND weak? Are Kegels always the answer? Are squats enough? What do your nervous system, constipation, hydration, and even the way you move throughout the day have to do with your pelvic floor?

We're talking about all of it.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction women may overlook
💧 Why hydration matters for pelvic floor health
🚽 The connection between constipation and your pelvic floor
🧠 How your nervous system can affect your bladder, bowels, and pelvic floor
🏋️ Why working out and doing squats doesn't necessarily mean you're strengthening your pelvic floor correctly
🤰 Why pelvic floor dysfunction isn't only a pregnancy or postpartum issue
💪 The difference between a tight pelvic floor and a weak pelvic floor
🚶‍♀️ Why everyday movement matters
❤️ Why individualized pelvic floor therapy can make a difference
🗣️ Why women should keep asking questions when they're told symptoms are "just normal"

And yes...

Somewhere along the way, this becomes a conversation about poop. 😂

Because apparently pelvic floor health involves a lot more than Kegels.

If you've experienced bladder leaks when coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, or exercising, pelvic heaviness, constipation, back or hip discomfort, or you've simply wondered whether your pelvic floor is functioning the way it should, this conversation may give you some new questions to ask.

Our biggest takeaway?

Common doesn't always mean something you simply have to live with.

Ask questions. Pay attention to your body. And when something doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to seek individualized guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION

What's something about women's health that you were once told was "just normal"?

Tell us in the comments.

☕ Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together.

Subscribe to Hormones & Hot Takes for honest conversations about women's health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, motherhood, relationships, faith, healing, and everything we wish someone had told us years ago.

🎙️ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE

Pelvic floor health • Pelvic floor dysfunction • Pelvic floor therapy • Women's health • Bladder leakage • Urinary incontinence • Pelvic floor exercises • Postpartum health • Constipation • Nervous system regulation • Women's wellness • Exercise for women • Healthy aging • Motherhood • Hormones & Hot Takes

#PelvicFloor #PelvicFloorHealth #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #PostpartumHealth #WomensWellness #HormonesAndHotTakes