The Pelvic Floor Project
Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations.
Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone.
Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use.
No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon.
Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.
The Pelvic Floor Project
Latest Episodes
131. Prolapse - From rehab to performance: What active women need after pelvic floor physio with Caroline Packard
In this episode I discuss with fellow physiotherapist, Dr. Caroline Packard:The accepted progression in orthopaedic recovery from rest to range of motion and strength and then load progression, impact, sport/activity specificity
130. Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum: Evidence vs fear based information with Dr Margie Davenport
In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport: The abundance of fear based and confusing information circling about exercise in pregnancy and postpartum
129. Beyond surviving: What to know about bladder, bowel, sexual health & menopause before pelvic cancer treatment with Nurse Practitioner, Kayla Switlishoff
In this episode I discuss with Kayla Switlishoff, Nurse Practitioner from the radiation oncology team at BC Cancer Kelowna:The benefits of having pelvic health and quality-of-life conversations before cancer treatment begins
128. Erectile dysfunction part 2: The mind/body connection with sex therapist Justin Paulsen
This episode is Part 2 of a series on Erectile Dysfunction. In this episode I discuss with Vancouver based Conselor Justin Paulsen:How mental and emotional factors play a role in EDHow stress and the nerv...
127. Erectile dysfunction part 1: Medical considerations with urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon
In this episode, I discuss with Kelowna based urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon:What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? At what point does it move from a temporary issue to a condition requiring a doctor's visit?Primary c...