69: Mind-Body Connection and Healing, with Trauma-Informed Care in Women’s Pelvic Health with Dr. Sarah Woodward.

Description:

Welcome to this week's conversations with to Dr. Sarah Woodward, a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, who works to break the taboo surrounding pelvic organ prolapse by providing women with the community and resources they need to overcome their condition and regain control of their lives.

Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:01:49)

In this episode, we'll talk about Dr. Sarah's physiotherapy practice and how she helps women who have pelvic organ prolapse by healing more than just their physical symptoms. 

 

Others may disregard their experience (00:01:49 - 00:04:00)

Dr. Sarah discovered after many years in practice that patients are aware of their own internal states. A lot of people don't believe them when they say their experience doesn't line up with the truth about their bodies.

 

The stigma and taboo of pelvic organ prolapse (00:04:00 - 00:10:28)

Pelvic organ prolapse carries with it a heavy social stigma. Women are stereotypically portrayed in popular media as being overly sensitive and prone to hysteria. They can't be trusted with the truth about their bodies, including knowledge concerning prolapse and the location of other anatomical features.

 

The obstacles to obtaining the necessary assistance and support (00:10:28 - 00:18:37)

Exposing the taboo of pelvic organ prolapse and the necessity of normalizing it in order to seek help and feel better are two steps in overcoming the stigma associated with the condition. Depending on where you are in the world and how you plan to gain access to a pelvic health physical therapist, your first step should be to discover one. These professionals can instruct you on how to properly use your muscles.

Discussing holistic treatment and financial and emotional support (00:18:37 - 00:26:57)

An examination of the significance of holistic care as well as the requirement for proper financial and emotional support for women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. It is really beneficial to become involved in a community, and there are a great many things from which you can benefit. This is due to the fact that you possess many resources that you are able to share with others, which in turn can help people become involved.

 

Prolapse makes no distinctions (00:26:57 - 00:31:58)

Your issues with your pelvic floor shouldn't be kept so close to your chest. It is imperative that we begin sharing our experiences with one another in order to provide mutual support and feel as though we are not alone.

In this Bravemumma community, you never need to feel alone. 

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Here's a short clip on 'how-to': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDB6Wl21D0

LINKS FOR YOU

1. Get more support with your prolapse via the Empowered Motherhood Program App.Receive 10% off the lifetime of your membership with The Empowered Mothers Program: Use the code BRAVE10
2. Special Guest: Dr. Sarah Woodward: https://luminousphysio.com/
3. Contact Bravemumma via email: [e-mail]
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CREDITS

Host - Stephanie Thompson

Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk

Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose

Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson.