#280 Pelvic Floor Myths, Facts, and Everyday Solutions With Expert Gabby Majcher

Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of the Lisa podcast! Today’s show features the brilliant Gabby Majcher, a pelvic floor physical therapist dedicated to breaking the taboo around pelvic health and helping people of all genders deal with common—yet seldom discussed—issues. Alongside host Lisa Franz, Gabby dives into the nuances of pelvic floor dysfunction, explores actionable solutions for everything from urinary leakage to pain during intercourse, and emphasizes the importance of discussing these topics openly.

Get ready for a conversation filled with practical insights, myth-busting moments, and compassionate encouragement to prioritize your pelvic health. Whether you’re a lifter, runner, parent, or simply interested in improving your core well-being, you’ll leave empowered to take steps toward a healthier future.

Sit back, relax, and let’s normalize talking about pee, poop, and sexual function!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Introduction: Breaking the taboo around pelvic floor health
• [00:24] – Pelvic floor dysfunctions: More common than you think
• [01:11] – Gabby’s journey into pelvic floor therapy
• [04:10] – What is the pelvic floor? Anatomy and function
• [05:23] – Dysfunctions: Urinary, bowel, and sexual health explained
• [09:02] – Overactive vs. underactive pelvic floor—signs and exercises
• [10:52] – Kegels: When are they really needed?
• [12:22] – Pelvic floor and sex: Pain, pleasure, and solutions
• [16:27] – Foreplay, communication, and relaxation during intimacy
• [17:14] – Leakage during intercourse—could this happen?
• [18:05] – Virtual vs. in-person pelvic floor therapy: Where to start
• [19:39] – Lifting weights and peeing: What’s happening and what to do
• [22:07] – Running and postpartum pelvic health: Recovery tips
• [24:22] – Common myths about pelvic floor therapy
• [26:30] – Pelvic floor issues in men: What to look out for
• [29:16] – Pelvic health through aging and menopause: Prevention strategies
• [31:10] – The truth about “sucking in your tummy”
• [33:28] – Lifting belts and postpartum binders: Are they helpful?
• [35:57] – Wrapping up: Breaking the taboo and resources for pelvic health

Follow Gabby Majcher and Lisa Franz:

• Gabby Majcher on Instagram: @floorandcore.co

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