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The Pelvis Project Podcast41. The Truth About Chronic Pain: Rewiring the Brain + Restoring Hope & HealingChronic pain can feel like an endless loop, but understanding why it’s happening can make all the difference! In today’s conversation, we dive into the truth about chronic pain, neuroplasticity, and how our bodies and minds can sometimes get stuck in a cycle that amplifies discomfort and fear. We see this often with the clients in our practices; the very real physical AND emotional challenges that come with retraining both the brain and body to feel safe again can be a lot to navigate!We’re also discuss...2025-04-3041 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast40. Breaking Taboos: Gaining Awareness on the Clitoris, Female Pleasure, and Sexual HealthToday’s episode is a SPICY one, as we’re covering a bit of a ‘taboo’ topic: SEX!In today’s conversation, we’re breaking taboos and gaining awareness on the clitoris, female pleasure, sexual health, and more. Unfortunately, there is still such a lack of research and education regarding the female body; all of it is shrouded in mystery and misinformation in our society.Thankfully, we’re finally understanding more about the clitoris (the female organ whose sole function is PLEASURE), and how important...2025-04-1618 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast39. Pooping Shouldn’t be a Struggle: Addressing Bowel Health and Constipation with Pelvic Floor TherapySomething that’s often overlooked but crucial to our health and well-being…POOPING!This is a topic we’re both passionate about, because we know how impactful pooping (and, well, not pooping) can be on your everyday life. In today’s conversation, we’re discussing why pooping shouldn’t be a struggle. Dealing with constipation (whether you’re a child or adult), can be extremely difficult, and it’s something that should be addressed ASAP. Regular bowel mov...2025-04-0222 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast38. Moving Confidently: Redefining Exercise Safety in Pelvic HealthSomething that’s been popping up a lot for both of us in our practices recently is this idea about certain exercises being ‘bad’ for you.We’re often asked if you should avoid exercise due to ‘XYZ’. We really wanted to break down some misconceptions and share our thoughts in this episode!In today’s conversation, we’re discussing the concept of ‘moving confidently’, and what exercise safety in pelvic health looks like. We don’t believe there’s any such thing as bad exercise or movem...2025-03-1927 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast37. Healing Through Trauma: Finding Resilience, Empowerment, and FUN with Miss Kansas USA Contestant Taylor RainsWe’re incredibly honored to welcome an amazing guest, Taylor Rains, onto the podcast today!Taylor Rains is the Founder and CEO of The Social Collective, a digital marketing agency. With a Master's in Organizational Leadership, she is passionate about empowering others. A dedicated advocate for survivors of abuse and sex trafficking, she balances her career with family life, being married to Austin, and a proud mama to Lincoln. Currently, she is competing for the title of Miss Kansas USA.In today’s conversation, we’re talking about healing throug...2025-03-0351 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast36. Pelvic Health Q&A: Pelvic Floor Relaxation, Posture, Pregnancy, and MoreToday’s episode is featuring Roxi SOLO - she’s taking the reins for this one, and answering some listener questions!In today’s conversation, Roxi is diving into a pelvic health Q&A session. She’s addressing topics surrounding pelvic floor relaxation, correct posture while holding your kids, key considerations for pelvic floor changes post-hysterectomy, what movement and posture can look like during pregnancy, and more.While this episode isn’t *quite* like a typical one, we hope you enjoyed it - especially...2025-02-1926 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast35. Imperfect Wellness: Embracing Balance, Self-Compassion, and Realistic Health GoalsToday’s episode topic is one of our favorites to discuss, and one of the biggest reasons as to WHY we started our podcast: imperfect wellness.Wellness isn’t about striving for ‘perfection’, but rather, embracing balance, self-compassion, and realistic goals in our mental, physical, and emotional health. Even though NOBODY is perfect, it can be super easy to fall into the all-too-familiar ‘comparison trap’. We see what everybody else is doing on social media, and we automatically think that we’re not doing good ‘eno...2025-02-0530 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast34. Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: A Deep Dive into Male Pelvic Health with Bill TaylorWe’re honored to welcome an amazing guest, Bill Taylor, onto the podcast today!Bill Taylor has been a Physiotherapist for almost 40 years, with over 25 years experience in the treatment of pelvic dysfunction. He is widely recognized in the UK (and internationally), as being one of the leading pelvic health physios, who also specializes in male pelvic floor dysfunction.He works full-time in male AND female pelvic health, and is the Clinical Director of his own clinic, Taylor Physiotherapy, in Edinburgh, Scotland.We were fortunate enough to connect with Bi...2025-01-221h 32The Pelvis Project Podcast33. Taking a Collaborative Approach to Maternal Mental Health with Maureen FrancoisWe’re excited to be kicking off 2025 with an incredible guest, Maureen Francois, for today’s episode!Maureen Francois is a wife, mom of 4 daughters, licensed therapist based in Salina, KS, and the co-owner and founder of Wild Hope counseling therapy practice. Maureen has a love for maternal mental health; she is passionate about helping women discover their resilience, and manage their depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma in motherhood.Maureen also specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and is a Registered Play Ther...2025-01-0842 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast32. Reflecting on 2024: Finding Hope and Embracing Imperfect Wellness in the New YearIt’s hard to believe, but this is our final episode of 2024!As we’re wrapping up the year, we wanted to share a kind of a ‘recap’ of what life has been like lately. In today’s conversation, we’re reflecting on 2024, and the hope we have for a fresh, new year ahead. Like many of you, we’ve also experienced the ups and downs the holiday season brings. It’s super easy to get caught up in the ‘comparison’ mindset in our world today, but even MORE during this...2024-12-2527 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast31. Pelvic Prolapse Insights: Symptoms, Treatment, Management, and MoreToday’s episode isn’t the *most* exciting topic to talk about (especially if it’s something you’ve experienced personally), but it’s a big one!Pelvic organ prolapse (commonly referred to as ‘prolapse’), is often misunderstood. Prolapse can feel like a ‘scary’ word..but it doesn’t have to be a scary reality for you! In today’s conversation, we’re talking about pelvic prolapse, and what the various types can mean for you. We’re diving into risk factors for developing prolapse, signs and symptoms, treatment options...2024-12-1142 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast30. Why One Pelvic Floor Visit Isn’t Enough: The Importance of Consistent CareToday’s episode topic is one that’s cropped up quite a bit recently for both of us, so we knew we had to dive into it here!In today’s episode, we’re discussing why one pelvic floor visit isn’t enough, and the importance of consistent care. We’re sometimes asked if coming in for *one* visit and doing the follow-up care on your own will work, but the truth is..it won’t. The comprehensive nature of our pelvic floor therapy evaluations are super important; we t...2024-11-2728 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast29. Enhancing Vaginal Health During Menopause: The Role of Pelvic Floor TherapyToday’s episode is covering a pretty hot topic - menopause!As women, we will ALL be experiencing menopause at some point in our lives, so it’s exciting to see it *finally* getting the attention it deserves.As pelvic floor physical therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative effects of pelvic floor muscle training, combined with vaginal moisturizers. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the role of pelvic floor therapy in managing menopausal symptoms. We’re diving into how genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects women, why vaginal...2024-11-1328 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast28. From New Beginnings to Holistic Care: Embracing Growth as Pelvic Health TherapistsFor this episode, we wanted to take some time and share some reflections on our journey as pelvic floor physical therapists! Recently, we both helped at the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor 1 course, which is basically the ‘intro’ course for anyone looking to learn more about pelvic floor therapy. This was actually hosted at Megan’s clinic, Kansas Pelvic Health, for the first time - we had so much fun being on the other side, supporting the event!In today’s episode, we’re chatting about our start as ‘beginne...2024-10-3030 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast27. Flexibility in Expectations: Navigating Postpartum Exercise and ActivityBefore we get into today’s topic, we have to share something exciting...We just hit our ONE year anniversary with the podcast (yep, our podversary)!!This last year has been a fun one - we’ve learned a LOT through this process, and have truly enjoyed getting to dive deep into topics that we’re passionate about. We’re so grateful for this space, and we hope you’ve learned a thing (or two) about pelvic floor therapy, and what it looks like to prioritize your health and well-being...2024-10-1645 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast26. From Pain to Pleasure: Overcoming Vaginismus and Dyspareunia with Pelvic Floor TherapyOur main focus for today’s episode is painful intercourse - specifically, the conditions known as vaginismus and dyspareunia. We treat both of these super often in our clinics, and we know it is very common for women to suffer in silence when they’re experiencing one (or both) of these. Fortunately, vaginismus and dyspareunia are very treatable, but there are some key differences as to what they are, what we see, and how we treat them. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about overcoming vaginismus and dyspareunia with pelvi...2024-10-0247 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast25. Mindset Matters: Shifting Perspectives to Empower HealingToday’s episode is covering a topic that is often overlooked, but definitely impacts you more than you think!Yep..we’re talking about the power of your MINDSET, and how it really can ‘make or break you’ as you’re trying to heal. In today’s conversation, we’re discussing why mindset matters, and how shifting perspectives can empower healing. Mindset is a crucial piece of your healing journey, and as pelvic floor physical therapists, we see this all the time when working with our patients. When you stop doubting y...2024-09-1830 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast24. Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence: Myths, Causes, and TreatmentsWhen you think of pelvic floor therapy, chances are you also think of stress urinary incontinence (aka urinary ‘leakage’). This is probably the most widely-known (and definitely most common) issue associated with pelvic floor therapy, and it’s something we are very familiar with as pelvic floor therapists!Unfortunately, there are quite a few myths surrounding this topic, so we wanted to debunk those here. In today’s conversation, we’re discussing what stress urinary incontinence is, and who is affected (*hint - it’s not only postpartum women or those of a ‘certain’ age!). 2024-09-0427 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast23. Exploring the Link Between Foot Movement and Pelvic HealthDid you know that the health of your feet can majorly impact your pelvic floor function??Yep..it’s totally a thing! We've seen how impactful this can be when working with patients, so we’re excited to share more about the fascinating link between foot movement and pelvic health in today’s episode.Your feet can greatly affect your pelvic health and its overall function, so improving your foot stability and mobility is a great place to start (especially if you’ve had a recent injury). In this episode...2024-08-2131 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast22. Normalizing Periods: Empowering Girls Through Open Conversations About Their Menstrual CyclesToday’s episode is a fun one, because we’re chatting all things periods and menstrual health!While this is a topic that we’re excited to bring more awareness to, we also know it can feel daunting, and honestly, something we put off talking about with our daughters for as long as possible. As a mom (Megan) whose daughter recently started her period for the first time, it really hit home the critical role we play as parents in guiding our girls through this major milestone. We shouldn’t feel ‘weird’ discussing menstruation, and we also...2024-08-0748 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast21. Hands-On Fertility Treatment: Using Visceral Mobilization Techniques to Relieve Pain and Optimize Reproductive Health (Part 4)We’re excited to be wrapping up our fourth and final episode in our hands-on fertility treatment series! Today’s episode is going to cover more of what you would expect in a typical session with us - the hands-on work, and more specifically, visceral mobilization techniques. As seasoned pelvic health physical therapists, we’ve learned how crucial proper mobility is when it comes to particular organs and tissues within the body. In today’s conversation, we’re discussing visceral mobilization techniques, and how this greatly impacts reproductive organs like the uterus and ovaries, as well as...2024-07-2435 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast20. Hands-On Fertility Treatment: The Menstrual Cycle and Its Impact on Hormones and Reproductive Health (Part 3)Today’s episode will be part three in our hands-on fertility treatment series, and we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of the menstrual cycle!While the menstrual cycle and menstrual health may not be exciting topics for most, this is VITAL information all women need to know (regardless of the stage of life you’re in, or whether or not you’re on a fertility journey). Your period is your 5th vital sign (pretty amazing, right?), and it can give critical insights as to what’s really going on with your body. In today’s...2024-07-1034 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast19. Hands-On Fertility Treatment: Understanding the Roles of the Endocrine System and Nutrition on Fertility (Part 2)Today’s episode will be part two in our hands-on fertility treatment series, as we’re continuing on with what we’ve learned in our pelvic rehab fertility specialist certification! Two key topics we want to dive more into is the endocrine system (aka all things hormone health), and nutrition. There really is such an intricate relationship between hormone health, nutrition, and fertility, and we want to bring to light how all of this works together.In today’s conversation, we’re discussing more about the roles of the endocrine system and nutrition, and how they s...2024-06-2636 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast18. Hands-On Fertility Treatment: An Overview of the Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist Certification (Part 1)We enjoyed our little break over the last month, but are very excited to be back on the podcast again!We’re both navigating some big changes in our lives, and are continually learning the importance of ‘recharging our batteries’ when it comes to our health and well-being. One of the new and exciting things that we’re both in the middle of currently is a pelvic rehab fertility certification course, and WOW..we’ve learned so much already! This course has been both challenging and refreshing for us as PTs, and is definitely stretching...2024-06-1254 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast17. Life Update: Rebranding, Embracing Boundaries, and Navigating Everyday Struggles in Motherhood & BusinessIt’s hard to believe, but we’ve officially been podcasting for 6 months now - it’s been pretty incredible!Today’s episode is going to be a bit of a wrap-up for now though. We’re excited to be giving ourselves a little break as we focus on rebranding, and some other fun projects we have in the works for the Pelvis Project over the next month. We’re also chatting more about the very REAL struggles we face on a daily basis as moms, wives, business owners, and everything in between. Whether it’s embracin...2024-04-2422 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast16. Fine-Tuning Your Pelvic Floor: Small Changes, Major Results with Your Health and FitnessWhen you’re returning to exercise after any kind of major life change (i.e. having a baby and in postpartum), and you’re experiencing some type of pelvic floor dysfunction, it can feel very defeating. We often hear from our patients (who are in all different health and fitness stages), that they feel like they’re doing all of the ‘right things’, but their pelvic floor issues aren’t improving..they’re actually getting worse.This can be super frustrating, especially if you’re someone who is very in tune with your pelvic floor, and your...2024-04-1026 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast15. The Value of a Pelvic Floor Internal AssessmentSomething that we hear often from patients in our in-person practices is the topic surrounding the pelvic floor internal assessment. Usually, people don’t know what’s actually involved with this type of assessment, or, they may come in with preconceived notions of what it’s going to be like. We treat our patients very similarly in our hands-on practices, and we really just want to provide more insight and education into this process, so it doesn't feel quite as scary or intimidating!In today’s episode, we’re talking about the value of a pelvic f...2024-03-2740 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast14. Beyond the Myth: Understanding and Addressing Pelvic Floor TightnessWe’re feeling a littttle (or more like a LOT) spicy about the topic we’re diving into today, which is..pelvic floor tightness!Women often feel so much pressure in the postpartum period - especially when it comes to ‘tightening’ up our pelvic floor, and getting it back to what it was like before pregnancy, giving birth, etc. There seems to be an idea that the ‘tighter’ the pelvic floor, the better, and that’s just NOT the case. It’s actually a big ‘ol myth, and there’s quite a bit to unpack when it comes...2024-03-1324 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast13. A Candid Q&A: Low Desire, Postpartum Changes, Painful Periods, Hemorrhoids and More (PART 2 with Lauren Scafe)We’re back with our part 2 episode featuring Lauren Scafe, and today’s episode is going to be a candid Q&A style!We received quite a few questions after posting a question box on social media, so we thought it would be fun to dive into them and share all of our perspectives here. We’re digging into questions relating to fleeting moments of low desire (why this may be happening), feeling the need to ‘tighten up’ after having a baby (and why this is something you think you need to do), painful periods, h...2024-02-2834 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast12. From Disconnect to Connection: Sex Therapy, Desire Discrepancies, and Finding Joy in Intimacy (PART 1 with Lauren Scafe)We’re diving into allll things sex and sex therapy for today’s episode with a dynamite guest, Lauren Scafe! Lauren is an LMSW and BSN-RN with a passion for educating people and normalizing the conversation about issues like sex, mental health, motherhood, and so much more. As a wife and mother of 4, she knows firsthand just how hard the transition into motherhood can be, and she’s dedicated her life to offering a safe space for women to explore and heal - no topic is off limits either! She’s also currently working toward be...2024-02-1441 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast11. Personalized Wellness: Supplements, Semaglutide, Support, and More on Your Health Journey (PART 2 with Kate Morgan, RDN)We’re excited to be back with part TWO of a two-part episode series featuring our phenomenal guest, Kate Morgan!Kate is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the founder of Morgan Integrative Nutrition & Wellness. Kate has over 12 years of experience working in the dietetics field. She focuses on diabetes care, women’s health through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, gut health, PCOS, autoimmune health, and thyroid conditions. Kate brings a deep understanding of nutrition science, genetics, food, and emotional/relational health. She pairs it with the life skills of cooking and grocery shopping to help supp...2024-01-3135 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast10. Nourishing From Within: Understanding Gut Health, Nutrition, and Wellness (PART 1 with Kate Morgan, RDN)If you’re someone who loves learning about all things nutrition, gut health, and wellness, then you will NOT want to miss the amazing episode we have for you this week!We’re talking with Kate Morgan, registered dietitian nutritionist, and the founder of Morgan Integrative Nutrition & Wellness. Kate has over 12 years of experience working in the dietetics field. She focuses on diabetes care, women’s health through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, gut health, PCOS, autoimmune health, and thyroid conditions. Kate brings a deep understanding of nutrition science, genetics, food, and emotional/relational health. She pa...2024-01-1753 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast9. Whole-Person Wellness: Exploring the Blend of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pelvic Health with Paige GenovaNot only is it a new year (CHEERS to 2024), but we also have our very first guest on the podcast today!We’re talking with Paige Genova, a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, all about whole-person wellness in pelvic health. Paige is a fellow mama, clinician, and business owner/founder of Vital Pelvic Health. We first connected with her through a business mentorship group, which led to us meeting together in person last year.In today’s episode, we’re digging into what the roles look like f...2024-01-0556 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast8. Surviving the Holiday Hustle: Simple Tips for a More Enjoyable SeasonIt’s the most wonderful time of the year..we’re in the thick of the holiday season!While this time of year can be beautiful and magical, it can also feel hectic and stressful for many. For our final episode of 2024 (can’t believe we’re saying that), we thought it would be fun to share some tips to help you with surviving the holiday hustle, no matter what you’ve got going on.In this episode, we’re sharing some simple tips for a more enjoyable season. From getting...2023-12-2031 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast7. Healing from the Bottom Up: Understanding & Navigating Tailbone PainWe wanted to segue off of what we talked about in our last episode (all about constipation) into another important topic that isn’t talked about enough - tailbone pain. This is something that’s literally a ‘pain in the butt’, and just like constipation..it needs to be addressed!Since being in the pelvic health field, we’ve learned that tailbone pain (the anatomical term is coccydynia) is something that people don’t know very much about, and it hasn’t been researched super well either. In today’s episode, we’re talking more about importa...2023-12-0616 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast6. Unlocking Relief: How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Improve ConstipationAs pelvic floor therapists, one of the things we really love to talk about is..pooping! Even though it might sound a bit silly, the topic of constipation and struggling with regular bowel movements is something that comes up often with our patients. Constipation affects millions of people in our society, and many people tend to think it’s just something they will deal with forever. This is something that can actually be a type of pelvic floor dysfunction, and it’s something that NEEDS to be addressed more.In to...2023-11-2228 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast5. The Pelvic Health Evaluation: The Conversation Surrounding Your Initial Consultation, Follow-Up Visits, and MoreHave you ever wondered what exactly happens during a pelvic health evaluation? Like..what types of questions will your provider be asking you, what all is ‘appropriate’ to share with your provider, and what the conversation truly entails? We thought it would be helpful to dive into everything you can expect to talk about during an initial pelvic health consultation, as well as what follow-up visits can look like. While surprises can be fun, this definitely isn’t something you should go into being surprised and totally caught off guard by! In...2023-11-0839 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast4. The Importance of Pelvic Floor Therapy during PregnancyWe’re excited to talk more about pelvic floor therapy, and specifically, utilizing pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy. This is something that comes up often with patients in our clinics, and one of the most common questions we get asked is when is the best time to start pelvic floor therapy. While there’s no ‘magic’ time that will be best for everyone, starting pelvic floor therapy sooner (rather than later) can have tremendous benefits for you during your pregnancy, and into postpartum!In today’s episode, we’re diving into preventative versus reactive steps to sup...2023-10-2525 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast3. Pelvic Health 101: Optimizing Your Pelvic Floor & Beyond to Live Your Best LifeIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic we LOVE to talk about - pelvic health! We’re covering all things pelvic health and wellness, like what pelvic rehabilitation is, what makes up the pelvic floor, how the pelvic floor connects with and works with other major parts of our anatomy, and more.We hear plenty of myths surrounding pelvic health and pelvic floor dysfunction on a regular basis, and there are common signs that tend to occur for our patients when they’re experiencing pelvic floor issues. While many of these symptoms...2023-10-1342 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast2. Meet Your Host: Megan BengtsonWelcome back to another episode of the Pelvis Project Podcast! In today’s episode, you’ll get to learn more about Megan and who she is as a person, her decision to pursue the field of physical therapy (and eventually, pelvic health specifically), the story of her and Roxi meeting, her journey as a business owner, and more.Megan has always had a passion for working with and taking care of her patients (especially the aging population), but deep down, she knew she wouldn’t be satisfied doing just this for the rest of her li...2023-10-1136 minThe Pelvis Project Podcast1. Meet Your Host: Roxi RobertsHey there - are SO excited to have our podcast out into the world, and we are honored to have you here with us!For these first couple of episodes, we’re going to share more of our personal stories, and our journeys into the pelvic health space. Today, you’ll get to hear more about Roxi and who she is, how she got into the field of physical therapy, why pelvic health specifically was something she wanted to pursue, her journey as a business owner, and more. Roxi’s path...2023-10-1122 minThe Pelvis Project PodcastWelcome to the Pelvis Project Podcast!Hey there - welcome to the Pelvis Project Podcast! We are beyond excited to be starting this podcast - it has been a dream of ours for awhile, and now it’s FINALLY happening! As pelvic floor physical therapists, we’ve continued to see a need to educate and help more people when it comes to their pelvic health - especially women. We’re excited to dive more into topics that aren’t being talked about enough, and normalize education and empowerment when it comes to our bodies. 2023-10-0205 min