The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast
The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast is hosted by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and founder of Box Wellness Co., Aliya Dhalla (B.Sc, MPT). You'll learn all the things you should know about your pelvic health - from leaks, painful intimacy, constipation, periods, pelvic pain, prolapse, preparing for birth, postpartum recovery, menopause and so much more. Nothing is taboo on the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast.
Solo episodes are educational - Aliya explains why things go "wrong" with our pelvic health and what to do about it. Guest episodes reveal what we as women were told about our bodies growing up, where we learned about puberty, sex, and menopause, and how those early conversations shaped how we navigate our pelvic health as adults.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Find Aliya on Instagram @boxwellnessco
Find this podcast on Instagram @notyourmotherspelvicfloor
Learn more about Aliya + Box Wellness Co. at boxwellness.co
Episodes
102 episodes
Episode 101: Rhonda Chamberlain on Breaking Up With Diet Culture
In Episode 101 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya shares a conversation she had with Rhonda Chamberlain, Physiotherapist + Pre/Post-Natal Fitness Coach. In this episode, you'll hear Rhonda and Aliya chat a...
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Episode 101
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50:04
Episode 100: 10 Things Your Mother Lied To You About
In Episode 100 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares a list of the 10 lies your mother told you when it comes to your body and how it works - like peeing before you leave the house, painful periods, sex, an...
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Episode 100
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36:41
Episode 99: Dr. Kristen MacKenzie on The Relationship Between Your Nervous System + Your Pelvic Pain
In Episode 99 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya has the opportunity to chat with Dr. Kristen MacKenzie, the co-director of the Pelvic Pain Program and the Women’s Sexual Dysfunction Conference at Stanford Univ...
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Episode 99
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57:24
Episode 98: Why Your Cough Is Making Your Pelvic Floor Problems Worse
In Episode 98 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about why coughing can make pelvic floor problems like leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, pressure, and pain worse. She explains what is going on in your bo...
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Episode 98
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Episode 97: Painful Periods + Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy with Anita Lambert
In Episode 97 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya is back with another amazing guest. Today, Aliya chats with fellow Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Anita Lambert (@holistichealthphysio). In this episode, you'...
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Episode 97
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Episode 96: How To Push During Birth
In Episode 96 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about how to push when giving birth. She explains the difference between closed and open glottis pushing, the pros + cons of each, warns about social m...
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Episode 96
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Episode 95: Thriving After Pelvic Pain with Jessica Sennet
In Episode 95 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya is back with another wonderful guest. Today, Aliya chats with Jessica Sennet - fitness expert, entrepreneur, and mother all about her personal experience with pelvic pa...
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Episode 95
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Episode 94: What The Summer Taught Me About Rest
In Episode 94 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya returns after a short summer break from podcasting to share what she learned about forced and intentional rest this summer. You might remember how she declared the summ...
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Episode 94
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Episode 93: Why Rest Is Critical For Wellness
In Episode 93 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares why she is intentionally choosing rest this summer - because it's her summer too. She explains how rest doesn't always feel natural or possi...
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Episode 93
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Episode 92: The Pursuit Of Pleasure With Dr. Jordin Wiggins
In Episode 92 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Jordin Wiggins all about pleasure, sexuality, and reclaiming our bodies after periods of neglect.[TRIGGER WARNING: in this...
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Episode 92
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Episode 91: Why You Can't Fix Painful Sex By Having Painful Sex
In Episode 91 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains why simply having more painful sex can't fix painful sex.Inspired by a question sent in by a community member on Instagram, Aliya dives deep into why th...
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Episode 91
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Episode 90: Psychologist Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich on Pleasure, Sexuality, and Relationships
In Episode 90 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, Clinical Psychologist all about sexual health + wellness. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Arielle and Aliya chat abo...
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Episode 90
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Episode 89: 5 Tips For A Pain-Free Pap Smear
In Episode 89 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares 5 helpful tips for a pain-free pap smear. It's common to feel anxious about cervical screenings or pelvic exams, especially when previous exams migh...
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Episode 89
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Episode 88: Talking About Perimenopause with Michelle + Mikelle, Co-Founders of This Is Perimenopause
In Episode 88 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with the co-founders of This Is Perimenopause, Michelle Stainton + Mikelle Ethier.In this episode, you'll hear Michelle, Mikelle, and Aliya chat about:
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Episode 88
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Episode 87: 3 Reasons Why You Always Have To Pee
In Episode 87 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains 3 drivers of strong and frequent urges to empty your bladder. She explains that always needing to go to the bathroom can be because of what's happ...
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Episode 87
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Episode 86: Surabhi Veitch on Relationships, Raising Kids, and Returning To Ourselves
In Episode 86 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Surabhi Veitch, the "Passionate Physio" about periods, raising kids, relationships, and managing stressful phases. In this episode, ...
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Episode 86
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Episode 85: Why You Should Breathe Into Your Bum For An Easier Poop
In Episode 85 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares her million dollar tip for having easier poops. She explains why mastering this particular breathing strategy of "breathing into your butthole" is key to ...
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Episode 85
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11:17
Episode 84: Lauren Fleming on How Her Prolapse Diagnosis Drove Her To Design Pelvic Floor Support Underwear
In Episode 84 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with the Founder of Hem Support Wear, Lauren Fleming about how her own pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis led her to create her own line of beautiful + suppor...
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Episode 84
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49:23
Episode 83: The Truth About Cycle Syncing And Exercise
If you've ever felt confused by what you're seeing online when it comes to cycle syncing, cardio exercise, strength training, and when to time your meals around exercise, you're not alone. It's really hard to separate the social media "Wellness...
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Episode 83
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23:33
Episode 82: Talking About Taboos with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Nidhi Sharma
In Episode 82 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Nidhi Sharma all about the conversations she had growing up in India, taboos about periods, and the challenges of rai...
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Episode 82
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57:56
Episode 81: Why You Need To Stop Peeing "Just In Case"
If you feel like you have a small bladder or are always running to the bathroom more frequently than others, this episode is a must-listen. In Episode 81 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains how our...
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Episode 81
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33:23
Episode 80: Liz Frey on How Red Light Therapy Can Fix Your Pelvic Floor Problems
In Episode 80 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Medical Director of FRINGE Liz Frey all about the conversations she was having at home growing up, and ...
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Episode 80
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59:35
Episode 79: How To Use A Tampon Without Pain
If you have trouble using tampons because it hurts to put one in, or you are wondering how to guide your child in their first tampon experience, this episode is for you.In Episode 79 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78: Freya Ravensbergen on Sharing The Scary Stuff
In Episode 78 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Head Coach at the Academy of Lions and mother of three little ones Freya Ravensbergen all about the conversations she was having at home growing up, a...
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Episode 78
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