Episode 66 - Pelvic Health in Menopause – Why It Matters More Than You Think

Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your strength, posture, and confidence — but during menopause, it often becomes one of the most overlooked parts of the body.

In this episode, Samantha dives deep into the importance of pelvic health during menopause and how the loss of estrogen and muscle mass can lead to issues like leaking, prolapse, back pain, and even sexual discomfort.

You’ll learn why the pelvic floor is just like every other muscle — if you don’t use it, you lose it — and how both weak and tight pelvic muscles can cause dysfunction. Samantha breaks down how to properly connect with your core through breathwork and alignment, and why core breathing during strength training is one of the most powerful tools for protecting and rebuilding your pelvic health.

She also shares how lifestyle habits, posture, and exercise choices impact your pelvic floor — and why pelvic floor physiotherapy is far more effective than the “quick fix” surgical options that so many women are offered.

This is a must-listen for any woman in midlife who wants to lift safely, build strength, and feel confident from the inside out.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

💪🏽 Why pelvic floor muscles are key to strength, posture, and continence
 🌸 How estrogen loss accelerates muscle atrophy and tissue changes
 🚫 Why kegels alone aren’t the answer — and how hypertonic (too tight) muscles cause leaks too
 💨 How to use core breathing to activate your diaphragm, core, and pelvic floor during strength training
📊 The truth about prolapse, bladder surgery, and why pelvic floor physio has an 80% success rate

Listen now if you’ve ever…

• Leaked a little when you laugh, sneeze, or jump
• Felt discomfort or pain during sex or exercise
• Been told to “just do more kegels”
• Wanted to feel stronger, more confident, and connected to your body in menopause

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Thank you for listening.