A teen's menstrual cycle is so much more than a monthly “inconvenience”. It’s an important indicator of overall health!

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why the menstrual cycle is a female’s fifth vital sign, and why that matters. It’s super important to teach young girls to understand their menstrual cycle so they CAN track with confidence, and better know their bodies!

From recognizing what's normal to identifying when something may need further attention, these conversations truly matter.

Whether your daughter is just beginning her cycle or has been menstruating for a few years, creating a safe space for these discussions can build confidence, body awareness, and trust.

We hope this episode encourages parents to start the conversation sooner rather than later. You don't have to know all the answers to support your daughter, but you can help her understand her changing body + give her tools to support her through every stage of life!

Episode Recap:

• Why a teen's menstrual cycle is considered a vital sign + what it can reveal about overall health
• The importance of tracking menstrual cycles early
• How parents can start open, judgment-free conversations about periods
• Simple questions parents can ask to better understand their teen's menstrual health
• Common period myths that deserve to be challenged
• Red flags that warrant further evaluation
• Why early education & body awareness are crucial
• How creating a safe space for conversations today can build confidence, trust + lifelong reproductive & pelvic health awareness

**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

If you're preparing for a hysterectomy, you may have spent plenty of time researching the surgery itself. But…what about preparing your body before the procedure?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into why pelvic floor "prehab" can be one of THE most valuable steps you take before surgery. It truly can help you feel more confident, informed, and supported throughout your recovery, too!

If you’ve had years of pelvic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or painful period, addressing these patterns beforehand is super important. Learning proper breathing strategies + understanding what recovery will actually look like will help you go into surgery with tools that support healing from day one.

Recovery isn't just about resting - it’s about healing intentionally. Whether you're preparing for your own hysterectomy or supporting someone who is, knowing your body + working with a pelvic floor therapist before and after surgery can help set the stage for a smoother recovery!

Episode Recap:

• Why pelvic floor prehab can improve confidence & recovery before a hysterectomy
• How pelvic pain, muscle tension & movement patterns can affect healing after surgery
• Common post-op symptoms + simple recovery strategies
• The importance of preparing your home, meals & support system before surgery
• Respecting the healing process and avoiding too much too soon
• How pelvic floor therapy before AND after a hysterectomy can support a smoother recovery + lasting pelvic health

**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

Pelvic pain is something many men experience, but very few talk about.

In today’s episode, we’re continuing the conversation around Men’s Health Month by exploring male pelvic pain. If you’ve ever been told that your tests are “normal”, but you're still experiencing symptoms, this one is for you!

Pelvic pain can show up in a variety of ways, but normal imaging and medical testing don’t always tell the whole story.

One of the biggest misconceptions we see? The belief that pelvic floor problems automatically mean weakness. In reality, many men with pelvic pain have pelvic floor muscles that are too tense and unable to relax properly!

Pelvic floor therapy can help identify these patterns, assess movement and muscle function, and provide tools that support long-term healing, rather than temporary symptom management.

Most importantly, we want men to know that pelvic pain is real, common, and often VERY treatable. You don't have to keep suffering in silence, and you don't have to navigate it alone!

Episode Recap:

• What male pelvic pain is + common symptoms men may experience
• Why "normal" testing doesn't always mean nothing is wrong
• The role of overactive pelvic floor muscles in persistent pelvic pain
• How the nervous system, stress & pain can create a frustrating cycle of symptoms
• Why issues in the hips, low back, abdomen & surrounding muscles can contribute to pelvic pain
• What pelvic floor therapy treatment may include
• Signs it's time to seek help

**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. 44 | Men Have Pelvic Floors, Too: Common Issues, Misconceptions, and Finding a Path to Relief
• Ep. 70 | Let’s Talk Men’s Sexual Health: What Is Hard Flaccid Syndrome?
• 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 think about pelvic health, the conversation often centers around women: pregnancy, postpartum recovery, periods, or pelvic pain.

But...men’s pelvic and sexual health matters too! In honor of Men’s Health Month, we’re opening up about an important (and often overlooked) conversation around men’s sexual wellness.

In today’s conversation, we’re diving into a condition called hard flaccid syndrome, and why symptoms involving erections, pelvic discomfort, and sexual dysfunction deserve attention rather than silence.

Sexual health isn’t separate from overall health - it’s deeply connected to how safe, regulated, and supported the body feels. Pelvic floor therapy can greatly help men if there are issues in this area.

If this sounds familiar for you or someone you love, please know that you’re NOT alone, and you don’t have to navigate it without support!

Episode Recap:

• Why men’s pelvic + sexual health deserves more conversation & support
• What hard flaccid syndrome is + common symptoms to watch for
• How stress, nervous system dysregulation & mental health can impact sexual function
• Why men are often told “nothing is wrong” + where pelvic floor therapy fits in
• Taking a multimodal treatment approach
• Navigating intimacy during recovery + why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer
• Why men should know they’re NOT alone on this journey

**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

Perimenopause is something more women are finally talking about, and we are SO happy about that!

But…if we’re honest, many of us still feel wildly undereducated about what it actually looks like.

In today’s conversation, we’re diving into perimenopause + pelvic health, and what every woman needs to know during this time. The transition to perimenopause can begin in your late 30s or 40s, and it often shows up in ways you may not immediately connect to hormones.

We also dive into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: how perimenopause impacts pelvic health. Hormonal shifts can influence a LOT, but also, these symptoms are very nuanced.

Ultimately, perimenopause is not “the beginning of the end” - it’s a transition. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or wondering why things suddenly feel different, please know you’re NOT alone, and support is available for you!

Episode Recap:

• What perimenopause actually is + when it can begin
• Common symptoms that women often overlook
• How hormone changes can affect the nervous system, stress tolerance + recovery
• Pelvic floor changes during perimenopause
• Key pieces that really impact your health & wellness during this time
• The importance of pelvic floor support, informed providers + hormone conversations
• Why perimenopause is a transition (not “the beginning of the end”)

**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

If you’ve ever brushed off leaking, painful intimacy, constipation, or back pain as “just part of being a woman”, today’s episode is for YOU!

We’re sharing some of the most common things we hear from patients every single week as pelvic floor therapists. Just because something is common does not mean it’s normal!

Whether it’s peeing when you sneeze after having kids, feeling pressure “down there,” or struggling with painful intimacy, you’re definitely not alone. While these things can be embarrassing to talk about, there are REAL answers (and support) available!

The biggest reminder from this conversation? You are NOT broken, and these are not issues you just have to “live with”. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and seek professional support, because your symptoms ARE valid. You deserve to feel your best!!

Episode Recap:

• Why leaking urine after kids may be common (but isn’t actually normal)
• Why painful intimacy isn’t something you just have to “deal with”
• Why having a “weak core” usually isn’t the full story
• Chronic constipation + the pelvic floor connection
• How motherhood & repetitive movement patterns can contribute to back pain
• What prolapse can feel like + why it’s often very treatable
• The truth about gas leakage and bowel control issues
• Avoiding running, jumping, or exercise because of leakage
• Orgasm, libido, and changes in sexual health postpartum + during menopause
• The myth that everyone should automatically do kegels
• Why pelvic floor therapy is often the first step before considering surgery
• How addressing symptoms early can improve long-term outcomes

**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

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything *right* for your health, but…somehow things still feel off?

In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking something we see all the time in our clinics (and have experienced ourselves): when healing efforts quietly turn into hypervigilance.

Instead of helping the body feel safe and supported, constant monitoring, overthinking, and trying to do it all “perfectly”, can actually keep symptoms lingering longer than they need to. Even using helpful strategies can quickly become unhelpful (which leads to even more frustration and overwhelm).

If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or like your day revolves around managing symptoms, this episode is your reminder: your body isn’t fragile - it’s incredibly capable.

Sometimes, the most POWERFUL shift isn’t adding more. It’s loosening your grip, creating space, and learning to trust your body again!

Episode Recap:

• What hypervigilance in health really means
• Why helpful strategies can become unhelpful when they turn obsessive or fear-driven
• The crucial role your nervous system plays
• Realizing that more effort ≠ faster healing
• Why this pattern is often driven by subconscious fears
• Key signs to watch for
• Shifting your body from control → trust
• Small shifts that can truly help to break this cycle
• Why healing your body isn’t about perfection

**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. 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

We’ve got a fun Q&A episode today, answering some of the MOST common pelvic health questions we hear!

From struggling with leaking after having kids, to painful sex, kegels, and more, these are the kinds of questions that sooo many people have, but don’t always feel comfortable asking.

Whether you’re currently dealing with symptoms, or just thinking ahead (especially if you’re planning for pregnancy - super smart btw!), being proactive with your pelvic health can make a HUGE difference.

Don’t wait until something feels “bad enough” to get support - you deserve to feel confident and empowered when it comes to your health and well-being!

Episode Recap:

• Why leaking after kids may be common (but not “normal”)
• Why pain with sex is never something you should just “live with”
• Doing pelvic floor therapy vs. only doing kegels on your own
• Why paying attention to your symptoms & getting support is important, even if everything looks “normal”
• Preparing your pelvic floor before pregnancy so you have a smoother experience before, during & into postpartum

**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