As this episode airs on Christmas Eve, we wanted to pause and reflect on this season, and on the fact that this podcast has now been part of our lives for over TWO years (truly incredible)!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about holiday traditions - why they matter, why they stick with us, and why it’s also okay for them to change and evolve.

We share some of our favorite traditions we grew up with, the ones we’ve carried forward, and the new ones we’re still figuring out in our own families.

Honestly, traditions don’t need to be elaborate or exhausting to be meaningful. Some of the most memorable moments come from slowing down, staying home, and prioritizing connection over busyness!

Ultimately, our hope is that this time feels less pressured and more intentional. After all, the true reason for Christmas and this beautiful season is Jesus!

Episode Recap:

• Our reflections on over two years of the podcast
• Why holiday traditions matter
• Why traditions can (and should) evolve with your season of life
• Our favorite meaningful family traditions that prioritize connection, simplicity & time together.
• Releasing traditions that feel exhausting or pressure-filled + keeping what truly fills your cup
• Why it’s vital to check in with your body & honor what YOU need during the holidays
• Reflection questions to help you this holiday season
• Setting boundaries, slowing down, and creating rituals aligned with your values

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 33 | Taking a Collaborative Approach to Maternal Mental Health with Maureen Francois
• Ep. 34 | Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: A Deep Dive into Male Pelvic Health with Bill Taylor
• Ep. 37 | Healing Through Trauma: Finding Resilience, Empowerment, and FUN with Miss Kansas USA Contestant Taylor Rains
• Ep. 42 | The Brain-Body Connection: Understanding Neuroplasticity & Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Pelvic Health (Part 1 with Paige Genova)
• Ep. 43 | Pelvicology 101: The 6-Stage Framework for Rewiring Pain and Restoring Trust in the Body (Part 2 with Paige Genova)
• Ep. 46 | How to Future-Proof Your Health: A Lifestyle Doctor’s Guide to Thriving in Your 30s and 40s with the 6 Pillars of Health ft. Dr. Leen Awad
• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

The holiday season can feel like a LOT.

Between overstimulation, full schedules, travel, chronic illness flares, and more, our bodies pick up far more than we realize.

In today’s episode, we wanted to slow things down and talk about mindfulness. And no…not the “fluffy, clear your mind and float away” kind of mindfulness. More like the REAL, usable version that can help you come back home to yourself whenever you need to!

As clinicians who spend hours holding space for people in hard moments, having a daily “reset” ritual isn’t optional for us - it’s necessary.

Mindfulness is not about fixing - it’s about witnessing. Mindfulness becomes powerful when it becomes woven into your everyday life (not another task added to your neverending to-do list).

We hope you choose presence, curiosity, and give your nervous system a chance to BREATHE during one of the busiest seasons of the year!!

Episode Recap:

• Why mindfulness is NOT just “clearing your mind”
• Start with your body first (not your mind)
• Using micro-moments throughout your day instead of long mindfulness sessions
• Labeling sensations & emotions with neutral, non-judgmental language.
• Focusing on witnessing your experience instead of “fixing” or forcing calm
• Using all 5 of your senses as anchors to stay present
• Practicing self-compassion every time your mind wanders
• Attaching mindfulness to daily habits so it becomes automatic AND sustainable
• Learning to use your breath like a dial (instead of a hammer)
• Asking yourself, “What is happening in my body right now?

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 56 | Your Body Isn’t Betraying You: A Thanksgiving Gratitude Reset
• Ep. 42 | The Brain-Body Connection: Understanding Neuroplasticity & Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Pelvic Health (Part 1 with Paige Genova)
• Ep. 43 | Pelvicology 101: The 6-Stage Framework for Rewiring Pain and Restoring Trust in the Body (Part 2 with Paige Genova)
• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

In today’s episode, we’re leaning into gratitude…but not the “fluffy”, toxic-positivity version that may come to mind.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it felt like the perfect time to explore gratitude as a powerful lens that shapes how we experience our health, our healing, and our bodies!

Gratitude isn’t about pretending things are “fine”. It’s about acknowledging what is good, steady, AND improving, even when the hard stuff is happening right alongside it.

Your body gives you sooo much to appreciate, even on the days it feels like it’s working against you. Even symptoms (as frustrating as they are) are your body signaling, not betraying you.

Gratitude calms the system, and a calm system can finally HEAL.

If you’re walking through a pelvic health journey (or any healing journey), remember - it doesn’t have to be only about “fixing”. Healing becomes more possible when we can honor how the body is supporting us along the way!

Episode Recap:

• What gratitude truly is + why noticing what’s good, steady & improving matters
• How gratitude supports the body + calms the nervous system
• Why your body isn’t betraying you, but adapting and signaling
• Simple gratitude tools & journal prompts you can use today
• Getting curious about resistance or emotions that surface

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 9 | Whole-Person Wellness: Exploring the Blend of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pelvic Health with Paige Genova
• Ep. 42 | The Brain-Body Connection: Understanding Neuroplasticity & Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Pelvic Health (Part 1 with Paige Genova)
• Ep. 43 | Pelvicology 101: The 6-Stage Framework for Rewiring Pain and Restoring Trust in the Body (Part 2 with Paige Genova)
• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

When we talk about the core, most people think abs.

But...there’s a whole system at play that does WAY more than give you stability or strength!

In this episode, we’re breaking down the core canister, along with how strength, stability & the pelvic floor connection come into play.

When everything is working well together, your body feels strong, supported, and balanced!

If there’s dysfunction in the system though, that’s when symptoms show up. Thankfully, this is something that can be retrained and improved so it works FOR you (not against you).

If you’re noticing symptoms or want to better understand how your body is functioning, a quality pelvic floor assessment from a trained provider (like us!) is an amazing place to start!!

Episode Recap:

• What the core canister is + how it supports your body’s movement and stability
• How your diaphragm, pelvic floor, and deep core muscles work together to manage intra-abdominal pressure
• Why the balance of pressure matters for preventing leaks + maintaining stability
• The role of breath, pressure control & pelvic floor coordination in a healthy core system
• How a pelvic floor assessment can help identify and improve dysfunction

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 48 | Why Diastasis Recti Isn’t About the “Gap” + What Really Matters for Postpartum Healing
• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

If you’ve ever felt that sudden, drop-everything-and-run need to pee, you’ve experienced urgency. It’s that powerful message from your body saying it’s time to GO!

Urgency itself isn’t a bad thing (because we need that signal). When it becomes unpredictable, frequent, or leads to leakage though? That’s when we move into urge urinary incontinence.

In today’s conversation, we’re diving into urgency and urge urinary incontinence. While these conditions are common, they’re NOT something you have to just “live with”.

Sometimes, urgency is linked to overactivity in the pelvic floor, while other times, fear, anxiety, or habit play a big role here.

You deserve to move through your day without the constant worry of finding the nearest bathroom. Thankfully, this is a very fixable issue, and pelvic floor therapy can make a WORLD of difference for you!

Episode Recap:

• What urgency and urge urinary incontinence actually are + how they differ
• Why urgency itself is normal, but urge incontinence isn’t
• How your bladder and nervous system can start sending mixed messages
• Common patterns we see in those who “hold it” all day
• The fear & frustration that can come with sudden urges or leakage
• How pelvic floor overactivity can contribute to urgency
• The nervous system’s role in creating that “gotta go now” feeling
• Why withholding fluids can make symptoms WORSE
• What NOT to do if you’re struggling with urgency or incontinence
• Simple, practical tips to help retrain your bladder and pelvic floor

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

We’re fresh off the 2025 Pelvicon conference and couldn’t WAIT to share some of our biggest takeaways + allll of the wisdom from leading voices in pelvic health!

In today’s conversation, we’re sharing our Pelvicon 2025 highlights, takeaways, and why we’re more inspired than EVER to be in the pelvic health space.

From physiology to pain science to the power of lifelong learning, this year’s event was jam-packed with insight, connection, and plenty of lightbulb moments we’ll be diving more into in future episodes!

We wrapped up the conference feeling incredibly inspired to keep learning, evolving, and bringing that knowledge back to YOU.

Whether you’re a fellow clinician, patient, or just curious about how the body works, you’re in the right place. We can’t wait to share more thoughts and insights soon, and continue supporting you wherever you are on your health journey!

Episode Recap:

• Insights from Susan Clinton on what happens when the pelvic floor and diaphragm “disagree”
• How trauma and nervous system patterns can impact pelvic function and overall health
• Understanding the “crosstalk” between visceral and somatic systems
• The importance of looking beyond the pelvic floor for true, long-term healing
• Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
• Holly Herman’s fascinating “pregnant foot” concept
• The variety of postpartum changes we can’t ignore
• Michelle Lyons’ take on menstrual cycle education & empowering patients with body awareness
• Why pain is a protective output of the brain (and doesn’t always mean damage)
• Our biggest reminders as pelvic health providers

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

Today’s episode is a special one: Megan interviews Roxi about her recent birth experience!

Just a couple of weeks ago, Roxi welcomed her third baby into the world, and…her first BOY!

In today’s conversation, Roxi reflects on what it was like preparing for and experiencing this sweet milestone moment. Unlike her first two pregnancies, Roxi admits this one felt much more laid-back (as in, she wasn’t as consumed by all the details because, well, life was happening)!

We’re chatting about Roxi’s expectations for her birth (which looked totally different than what she pictured), what helped her get through this “unexpected” labor and delivery, why it’s okay to be vulnerable during this time, and more.

Through it all, Roxi walked away with a deep sense of peace, accomplishment, and contentment. Whether it’s your first baby or your third, this is a beautiful reminder to give yourself grace, advocate for what you want, and cherish the sweetness of the journey!

Episode Recap:

• What life looked like for Roxi leading up to this pregnancy
• How this pregnancy felt different from her first two
• Birth “plans” vs. expectations going in
• What she pictured her labor and delivery would be like
• The surprising start to labor and being induced a week past her due date
• Roxi’s unexpected unmedicated birth + what it took to get through it
• The most challenging moment + the mindset work that helped her push through
• Why vulnerability matters during labor and birth
• Lessons she learned + how this birth changed her
• Roxi’s advice for anyone preparing for birth
• One word Roxi uses to describe her birth story

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website

Lichen sclerosus is one of those conditions that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, even though it can have a MAJOR impact on quality of life.

In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down what lichen sclerosus is, what it looks like, and why early treatment makes SUCH a big difference. Lichen sclerosus is not something you want brushed off as “normal.” If left untreated, it can progress to many unwanted symptoms.

Thankfully, there’s good news - LS can be managed with the right support and treatment plan!

While pelvic health PTs and OTs don’t “treat” LS directly, we can make a huge difference when it comes to addressing pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and muscle tightness that often accompany this condition.

Most importantly, you DON’T have to navigate this alone. Building a care team (whether that’s a gynecologist, dermatologist, pelvic floor therapist, or even a sex therapist), can help you find relief and feel more confident in your body again.

If something feels off, don’t wait for someone else to “catch it.” You deserve answers, and to feel healthy, comfortable, AND empowered in your own skin!!

Episode recap:

• What lichen sclerosus is + the most common symptoms to look out for
• Other possible conditions that can mimic LS symptoms
• Why early diagnosis and treatment make such a BIG difference
• The first-line medical treatment for lichen sclerosus
• Lifestyle and self-care practices that support vulvar health and overall well-being
• The role of pelvic health providers in helping patients navigate LS
• What your collaborative care team might include
• The importance of advocating for your own health & getting the care you deserve

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Links/Resources:

• Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
• Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
• Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
• Check out Megan's website
• Check out Roxi's website