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The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 93: Why Rest Is Critical For WellnessIn Episode 93 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares why she is intentionally choosing rest this summer - because it's her summer too. She explains how rest doesn't always feel natural or possible for her, and mulls over some reasons why resting is hard for so many of us - despite the fact that rest truly is critical for our health + wellness. She brainstorms a few micro-moments of intentional "rest" that you could integrate into your days to improve your wellness - like skipping the expensive smoothie and making a slow cup of...2025-07-0214 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 92: The Pursuit Of Pleasure With Dr. Jordin WigginsIn Episode 92 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Jordin Wiggins all about pleasure, sexuality, and reclaiming our bodies after periods of neglect.[TRIGGER WARNING: in this episode, we talk about things that might be triggering, including abuse.]In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Jordin and Aliya chat about:Whether Dr. Jordin wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!How and where Dr. Jordin learned about sex.The types of conversations she is having with her 4 year old daughter about consent, bodily autonomy, and sex (age appropriate...2025-06-2545 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 91: Why You Can't Fix Painful Sex By Having Painful SexIn Episode 91 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains why simply having more painful sex can't fix painful sex.Inspired by a question sent in by a community member on Instagram, Aliya dives deep into why the advice or belief that just "doing it more" will one day result in pain-free sex. She also explains reasons why we may have painful sex (or dyspareunia) and suggests some ways to start to move forward on a journey towards pain-free (and pleasurable) sex.Aliya mentioned how her online pelvic floor program called THE...2025-06-1825 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 90: Psychologist Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich on Pleasure, Sexuality, and RelationshipsIn Episode 90 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, Clinical Psychologist all about sexual health + wellness. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Arielle and Aliya chat about:Whether Dr. Arielle wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!Why secrecy and shame around sex and our bodies is harmful and can lead to suffering.Dr. Arielle's tips to help open up lines of communication around sensitive topics like sexuality.The role that couples therapy can play in improving your sex life.Why "putting the children first" may not be the b...2025-06-1151 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 89: 5 Tips For A Pain-Free Pap SmearIn Episode 89 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares 5 helpful tips for a pain-free pap smear. It's common to feel anxious about cervical screenings or pelvic exams, especially when previous exams might have been painful in the past. Listen along and learn how you can make the experience more comfortable for you. If you want to hear related episodes on the topic of painful insertion, tightness of the pelvic floor muscles, and diaphragmatic breathing, , check out:Episode 25 about painful sexEpisode 27 about your breath and your pelvic floorEpisode 41 + Episode 63 on pe...2025-06-0423 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 88: Talking About Perimenopause with Michelle + Mikelle, Co-Founders of This Is PerimenopauseIn Episode 88 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with the co-founders of This Is Perimenopause, Michelle Stainton + Mikelle Ethier.In this episode, you'll hear Michelle, Mikelle, and Aliya chat about:Whether Michelle + Mikelle want their mother's pelvic floor...or not!Where Michelle + Mikelle learned about sex and the role that Catholic guilt and fear played in sex education at home.How Michelle + Mikelle are talking about bodies, sex, periods, and more with their children.The memories Michelle + Mikelle have of their mothers going through the menopause transition. How terrifying perimenopausal mood changes c...2025-05-281h 01
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 87: 3 Reasons Why You Always Have To PeeIn Episode 87 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains 3 drivers of strong and frequent urges to empty your bladder. She explains that always needing to go to the bathroom can be because of what's happening in the bladder itself, what's happening outside the bladder (including the pelvic floor muscles and fascia), and what's happening in the nervous system. If you find yourself peeing more than your friends, this episode is crucial to help you understand what might be causing this in your life. If you want to hear more episodes on th...2025-05-2123 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 86: Surabhi Veitch on Relationships, Raising Kids, and Returning To OurselvesIn Episode 86 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Surabhi Veitch, the "Passionate Physio" about periods, raising kids, relationships, and managing stressful phases. In this episode, you'll hear Surabhi and Aliya chat about:Whether Surabhi wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!Why she thinks her mom is strong, even though she doesn't do much formal exercise.The types of conversations Surabhi had about puberty, body changes, periods and sex while growing up in India, Bahrain, and Canada - and the types of conversations she is having with her young ch...2025-05-141h 23
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 85: Why You Should Breathe Into Your Bum For An Easier PoopIn Episode 85 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares her million dollar tip for having easier poops. She explains why mastering this particular breathing strategy of "breathing into your butthole" is key to bowel movements that are gentle and kind to your pelvic floor, particularly important if you have hemorrhoids, anal fissures, are pregnant or postpartum. She also says the word butthole way too many times in less than 10 minutes, so consider yourself warned. If you want to hear more episodes on the topic of bowel movements / bowel health in the c...2025-05-0711 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 84: Lauren Fleming on How Her Prolapse Diagnosis Drove Her To Design Pelvic Floor Support UnderwearIn Episode 84 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with the Founder of Hem Support Wear, Lauren Fleming about how her own pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis led her to create her own line of beautiful + supportive pelvic floor garments. In this episode, you'll hear Lauren and Aliya chat about:Whether Lauren wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!The conversations Lauren + her sister had about puberty, periods, and sex growing up, and how Lauren plans on having similar conversations with her young girls as they grow.How Lauren navigated pregnancy + birth w...2025-04-3049 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 83: The Truth About Cycle Syncing And ExerciseIf you've ever felt confused by what you're seeing online when it comes to cycle syncing, cardio exercise, strength training, and when to time your meals around exercise, you're not alone. It's really hard to separate the social media "Wellness Girlies" from what the science is actually telling us about our menstrual cycles, hormones, the "best" cardio exercise, and nutrition needs as females who are active. In Episode 83 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya goes on a little bit of a rant about harmful misinformation online that is causing so much confusion about e...2025-04-2323 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 82: Talking About Taboos with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Nidhi SharmaIn Episode 82 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Nidhi Sharma all about the conversations she had growing up in India, taboos about periods, and the challenges of raising a child today. In this episode, you'll hear Nidhi and Aliya chat about:Whether Nidhi wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!What happened when Nidhi got her period for the very first time. Taboos surrounding periods, women's bodies, and sex in India where she grew up. How Nidhi grew up hiding her boyfriend in a culture whe...2025-04-1657 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 81: Why You Need To Stop Peeing "Just In Case"If you feel like you have a small bladder or are always running to the bathroom more frequently than others, this episode is a must-listen. In Episode 81 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains how our brain + bladder communicate and why going to the bathroom "just in case" can cause strong + frequent urges to pee. She shares helpful information about normal bladder habit, healthy bladder behaviour, and why you need to start trusting your body and listening to the signs she is giving you. If you’d like to get in to...2025-04-0933 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 80: Liz Frey on How Red Light Therapy Can Fix Your Pelvic Floor ProblemsIn Episode 80 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Medical Director of FRINGE Liz Frey all about the conversations she was having at home growing up, and how she got into the work she does in helping women "heal" their pelvic floors both in her treatment room and with innovative red light products by FRINGE.In this episode, you'll hear Liz and Aliya chat about:Whether Liz wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!What conversations about periods, sex, birth control, and bodies were...2025-04-0259 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 79: How To Use A Tampon Without PainIf you have trouble using tampons because it hurts to put one in, or you are wondering how to guide your child in their first tampon experience, this episode is for you.In Episode 79 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains exactly how to insert a tampon pain-free. She shares step by step tips on positions, angles of insertion (yup, think about the angle!), breathing, and muscle tension - and shares the best-kept secret for pain-free tampon insertion. If you want to check out other episodes on periods, or the c...2025-03-2632 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 78: Freya Ravensbergen on Sharing The Scary StuffIn Episode 78 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Head Coach at the Academy of Lions and mother of three little ones Freya Ravensbergen all about the conversations she was having at home growing up, and how unprepared she felt for her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. In this episode, you'll hear Freya and Aliya chat about:Whether Freya wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!What conversations were like in Freya's home, growing up with two "hippie" parents.Freya's experience with pelvic pain and placenta previa in her first p...2025-03-191h 04
The Prolific Hub PodcastVisionary Storytelling: Building Community Through Podcasting with Talib Jasir | Ep. 70Send us a textOn this episode, Talib Jasir shares his journey creating Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, building community for Black creators, and becoming a liberated creator through multiple mediums. Talib's vision as a storyteller, podcaster, and author demonstrates how his creative work serves as both personal liberation and community building.Find Talib's books on Amazon and at talibjasir.com. Learn more about the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival at afrosinaudio.com and explore his storytelling projects at vanguardpn.com. Follow Talib on social media @TalibJasir and @AfrosandAudio.Watch this episode on YouTube!2025-03-1742 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 77: My Priorities In PerimenopauseIf you’re perimenopausal, then this episode is for you.In Episode 77 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares her thoughts on the “messy midlife”, perimenopause, and aging. She shares her top priorities for taking care of her mental + physical health during this phase of life, and shares the evidence behind lifestyle changes to consider when struggling with unwanted symptoms - plus, how to protect bone, muscle, heart, brain, and muscle health as we age. Aliya mentioned Episode 74 where her guest, Dr. Dolores Fernandez explained more about vulvo-vaginal health...2025-03-1228 min
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 76: Jill Mueller on Overcoming Endometriosis PainIn Episode 76 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Endo Warrior Jill Mueller all about her personal experience with endometriosis, how she conquered her own endo pain by addressing her brain + nervous system, and how she helps her patients feel better when dealing with their own endometriosis symptoms. In this episode, you'll hear Jill and Aliya chat about:Whether Jill wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!What endometriosis is, what it can feel like, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.How Jill f...2025-03-051h 08