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Did the bathroom rules you grew up with—like “hold it until recess” or “don’t sit on the toilet”—set you up for leaks, constipation, or even painful sex as an adult?

In this episode we’re going way back to childhood to unpack how early bathroom habits can shape pelvic floor health for life. From being told to hover over toilets, rush to finish, or “just in case” pee before a road trip, these seemingly small rules teach our bodies to tense, strain, and ignore natural cues. 

If you’ve ever wondered why leaks, urgency, constipation, or pain with intimacy showed up in adulthood, this conversation will connect the dots and give you tools to change the story for the next generation.

Tune in to hear:

• Why hovering over public toilets actually harms your pelvic floor
• How “holding it” and “just in case” pees train your bladder in unhealthy ways
• Why pushing out pee or poop can create long-term problems like constipation, hemorrhoids, and leaks
• How shame around bathroom talk teaches kids (and adults) to clench instead of relax
• The connection between childhood bathroom rules and painful sex in adulthood
• Real-life potty training struggles (and wins) from Allie’s own family
• Simple, healthy bathroom habits to start teaching your kids now
  Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or “behind” in potty training

Join us for our virtual potty training masterclass August 28th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/potty-training-101-tickets-1571892415529?aff=oddtdtcreator

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