Ever wondered why running postpartum is impossible without peeing your pants or why "just do more Kegels" isn't working to get you more acquainted with your pelvic floor? Dr. Erica Boland, chiropractor and midwife, drops truth bombs about pelvic floor health that'll change everything you thought you knew about your body's foundation. We also discuss care practices for women during prenatal, birth and postpartum periods. This conversation will empower you to reclaim your body and seek better care.
Main Topics & Discussion
Your Pelvic Floor is Storing More Than You Think
Many women think pelvic floor work is just about Kegels and preventing leaks. Dr. Boland reveals your pelvic floor is literally your body's foundation, storing emotions, trauma, stress, and even generational patterns. The most common dysfunction isn't weakness - it's too much tension. Think walking around with your bicep flexed all day, and then expecting high functionality from it. The secret? Learning to relax first, then strengthen. She explains why we disconnect from this area from a young age and how reconnecting can be deeply healing.
The Breath Connection That Changes Everything
Your diaphragm and pelvic floor work together like a perfectly choreographed dance. When you breathe in, both should lower. Most of us are breathing wrong, living in stress mode, completely disconnected from this natural rhythm. Dr. Boland shares simple breath techniques that transform core function, help manage toddler tantrums, and actually calm your nervous system. It's not just about exercise - it's about rewiring your body's stress response.
Getting Back to Your Body After Baby
For mamas desperate to return to running and workouts, Dr. Boland provides a reality check with hope. Her functional progression approach starts with breath and relaxation before moving to strength. She breaks down practical steps for exercise return, explains why strength training trumps endless cardio, and shares real talk about timeline expectations. For those of us with less patience, hearing the 'why' behind this work is so powerful.
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Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary
About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together.
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