The Lowdown with Bravemumma

DESCRIPTION Welcome to the season finale of The Lowdown with Bravemumma, a community dedicated to supporting and empowering women living with pelvic organ prolapse. It's been an incredible journey this season, and in today's episode, we're going to take a look back at all the insightful conversations we've had. If you missed any of the episodes, consider this your cheat sheet to catch up and find the information you need. Let's do it!  NB: You may notice that episode 70 is missing from this list. It was an unintentional oversight and you should check it out if your are wanting to know more about breath work.  Links For You: All updates can be found here in the off season: https://linktr.ee/bravemumma  1. The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

DESCRIPTION If you're seeking help living with pelvic organ prolapse to manage your symptoms, look no further than this episode. Join us for this follow-up conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health.  Listen to episode #22 with Kaitlyn for the first interview before this update: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eu8rn-113304b (The Promotion with Madame Flavour Tea is no longer available, sorry).  Sign up for the REIA newsletter for the latest updates on the FDA approval and when you will be able to try this new pessary for you.  Let us know what you think of this update. Leave your comments below or DM via Instagram @bravemumma.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse  pessaries for prolapse prolapse symptoms  medical trials  advocating for better women's pelvic health Links For You: 1. Special Guest: Kaitlyn from REIA Health. Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.reiahealth.com/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

DESCRIPTION If you're seeking effective ways to enhance your pelvic health and reduce your prolapse symptoms, look no further than Pilates. Join us in this enlightening interview with Maghan from The Pilates Project as we delve into the unexpected advantages of Pilates for women facing pelvic organ prolapse. Discover how Pilates can not only bolster your pelvic health but also unlock your overall fitness potential. This podcast conversation will equip you with valuable insights to kickstart your Pilates journey with ZERO equipment and witness the transformative benefits firsthand. From mental well-being to exercise, fitness, and managing POP symptoms, we leave no stone unturned. If you're eager to embark on a path toward improved pelvic health, listen to this interview with Maghan. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse  Pilates for prolapse movement as your medicine how to create a new exercise routine that sticks prolapse symptoms and exercise how to do Pilates at home with ZERO equipment  advocating for better women's pelvic health Links For You: 1. 50% off your first month of Pilates Project: http://studio.pilatesproject.com/checkout?code=bravemumma&plan=monthly 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around support garments for women living with pelvic organ prolapse. Our special guest Lauren Flemming is a mumma of two little 'kiddos' and after her personal struggles with prolapse decided to design her own support garment after being unsatisfied with what was available on the market.  Lauren shares how she's designed the first support garment that is also your underwear, eliminating the need for multiple layers. Lauren is passionate about helping other women living with prolapse symptoms and will be ready to share her design this coming June/July.  Sign up for the Hem Support Ware newsletter to be the first to know when they have launched.  Newsletter 10% off sign up: https://hemsupportwear.com/ This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse  support garments for prolapse  pelvic floor physiotherapy for prolapse  prolapse education  prolapse and thrush advocating for better women's pelvic health NB: The sound for this episode has been produced to the best quality possible. We do apologize for the slight eco and thought this conversation was too valuable not to share.  Links For You: Special Guest - Lauren Flemming: https://hemsupportwear.com/ 1. Hem Support Wear IG: https://www.instagram.com/hemsupportwear/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.  3. Prolapse Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke - https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagi... Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mail...   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around Caesarean Awareness Month with our special guest Leonie Rastas, also known as the C-section whisperer. With her background in midwifery and having six children of her own born via C-section, Leonie is an expert in all things related to C-section birth and recovery. Leonie shares her experience and expertise on topics such as birth trauma, advocating for yourself during a C-section birth, recovering from a C-section, VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section), and more. She also talks about the importance of continuing the conversation around Caesarean awareness beyond this awareness month. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: Caesarean birth Recovery from a C-section birth Birth trauma Advocating for yourself during a C-section birth VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) Continuing the conversation around Caesarean awareness Links For You: Special Guest:  Leonie Rastas https://www.caesarcare.com/  We're also excited to share The Empowered Motherhood App is supporting our Bravemumma Community by providing 10% off the lifetime of your membership when you use the code BRAVE10. *This needs to be purchased via their website (not the app).  1. The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free. 3. Instagram: @bravemumma   Credits: Host: Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson  

DESCRIPTION In this week's episode of our podcast, we switch things up a little and bring back Season 1 guest, Hayley Wildsmith from Auckland Hypopressives. She shares her recent experience with pelvic organ prolapse surgery and talks about her latest creation, The Booty Kit, which focuses on glute strength to improve overall health and support core and pelvic floor function. Hayley shares a unique and helpful analogy called the 'jellyfish' technique for better pelvic floor control. This episode is perfect for those who want to learn more about pelvic organ prolapse management, strengthening glutes for proper function, deep core strength, breathing mechanics for the pelvic floor and respiratory system, structural support for the pelvic floor, collagen, body self-love, and more. If you are interested in seeing what is in the Booty Kit, head over to our Youtube Channel to watch the video.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about:  pelvic organ prolapse  how to manage prolapse symptoms  strengthening your glutes for function   deep core strength  respiratory system and pelvic  breathing mechanics  structural support for your pelvic floor  strong deep core, transverse abdominis  collagen   pelvic floor stress and trauma  cellulite and aesthetics  body self-love  The Booty Kit 'Mum bum'  Clenching with prolapse  function first - aesthetics are a by-product  Levator-ani avulsions  Weakening muscles and atrophy if you stop moving to function  Emssella Chair  EMS - Electronic Muscle Stimulation  Pilates for pelvic organ prolapse  Kegels  Hypertonic pelvic floor  Pessaries  Online programs for prolapse  Jelly Fish analogy - how to regulate your pelvic floor The banana roll Special Guest: Hayley https://alwaysbootyful.com/ As a special gift to our Bravemumma community, Hayley offers a discount code, "PODCAST," for $50 off Slim Waist Packages, Gym Deluxe Packages, and Online Training Programs.  Stay tuned for updates from my experience with using the Booty Kit in the coming weeks.  Links For You: We're also excited to share The Empowered Motherhood App is supporting our Bravemumma Community by providing 10% off the lifetime of your membership when you use the code BRAVE10.  *This needs to be purchased via their website (not the app).  1. The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free. 3. Instagram: @bravemumma Credits: Host: Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

Description:  In this episode, Steph and her guest, Sinead talk about the difficulties and hardships that women who have had cesarean section births can go through, as well as how to recover from them, and the risk factors that can lead to pelvic organ prolapse. Sinead discusses her own struggles with pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and how those struggles inspired her to develop the SRC support garments. These garments are intended to give support to women who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Introduction  [00:00:00 - 00:11:03] Sinead discussed her experience with pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and how it led to the development of the SRC support garments. Sinead experienced pelvic girdle pain during her second and third pregnancies, including ongoing pain and difficulty with day-to-day activities. After experiencing pelvic girdle pain during her cesarean section birth, she made the decision to develop supportive garments for women.   The Pregnancy Product [00:11:03 - 00:20:48]  Women who are having pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, vulva varices, and swelling or varicose veins of the leg are the target audience for Sinead's recommendation of the pregnancy product. It can be worn either under or over the bump, depending on your preference.   SRC Recuperation Including the technical design of the garment, shorts for postpartum recovery, and perineal wounds for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence are being developed.   Inspiration From Adversity  [00:20:48 - 00:34:06]  Sinead outlines the procedures for returning and exchanging SRC support garments, as well as the warranty that includes a full refund of the purchase price. Steph and Sinead talk about the necessity of having the correct size for the SRC support garments and how they should feel supportive without being restrictive. Steph and Sinead also explain the importance of getting the correct fit. Steph comments on Sinead's path in developing the SRC support garments and turning her personal experience into a good solution for women's pelvic health. Sinead was inspired to create these garments by her own struggles with pelvic pain.   If any of this is resonating with you right now and you have been through this path, you can reach out below. Links For You: 1. Get more support with your prolapse via the Empowered Motherhood Program App. Receive 10% off the lifetime of your membership: Use the code BRAVE10 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.    Special Guest: Sinead O'Donovan: https://srchealth.com/   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke - https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagi... Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mail...   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

Description:  In the episode, we discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach to one's health and being mindful of language when discussing pelvic organ prolapse. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:02:06) In today’s episode, Steph and Benedict discuss Benedict's journey as a Health Coach and mum living with pelvic organ prolapse and how she has used holistic approaches, including breath work and nutrition, to manage her symptoms. Benedict's journey with prolapse and holistic approaches [00:02:50 - 00:05:25]  Benedict shares her initial attempts to resolve prolapse, including being told she needed surgery and her decision to take a holistic approach. She also discussed the importance of using healing language rather than language that implies brokenness or the need for fixing. Diet and symptoms [00:06:48 - 00:12:36] Benedict talks about her journey towards nourishing herself with healthy food and being mindful of what she eats. The importance of gut health and how it affects physical and emotional symptoms. Breath-work [00:12:36 - 00:25:19] Benedict shares her journey with breath work and how it helped her manage stress and become a health coach. She also emphasized the importance of being in a relaxed state to heal and regenerate cells and how she started implementing five minutes of breathing a day and how it helped her become more resilient to stress. The importance of breathwork and relaxation [00:25:19 - 00:40:57] This explains how breathing from the top of the chest sends a message to the brain that we are stressed, and the importance of deep breathing for relaxation. Benedict demonstrates a breathwork technique called the physiological sigh, which has been scientifically proven to bring instant relaxation. Let us know how this technique worked for you. Send a DM via Instagram @bravemumma.  Links For You: 1. Get more support with your prolapse via the Empowered Motherhood Program App. Receive 10% off the lifetime of your membership: Use the code BRAVE10 2. Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.    Special Guest: Benedicte Siva: https://www.instagram.com/rockwithyourpop/   Books: The Day My Vagina Broke - https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagi... Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mail...   Connect & Contact Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/ Bravemumma website: https://www.bravemumma.com/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson

Description: Welcome to this week's conversations with to Dr. Sarah Woodward, a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, who works to break the taboo surrounding pelvic organ prolapse by providing women with the community and resources they need to overcome their condition and regain control of their lives. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:01:49) In this episode, we'll talk about Dr. Sarah's physiotherapy practice and how she helps women who have pelvic organ prolapse by healing more than just their physical symptoms.    Others may disregard their experience (00:01:49 - 00:04:00) Dr. Sarah discovered after many years in practice that patients are aware of their own internal states. A lot of people don't believe them when they say their experience doesn't line up with the truth about their bodies.   The stigma and taboo of pelvic organ prolapse (00:04:00 - 00:10:28) Pelvic organ prolapse carries with it a heavy social stigma. Women are stereotypically portrayed in popular media as being overly sensitive and prone to hysteria. They can't be trusted with the truth about their bodies, including knowledge concerning prolapse and the location of other anatomical features.   The obstacles to obtaining the necessary assistance and support (00:10:28 - 00:18:37) Exposing the taboo of pelvic organ prolapse and the necessity of normalizing it in order to seek help and feel better are two steps in overcoming the stigma associated with the condition. Depending on where you are in the world and how you plan to gain access to a pelvic health physical therapist, your first step should be to discover one. These professionals can instruct you on how to properly use your muscles. Discussing holistic treatment and financial and emotional support (00:18:37 - 00:26:57) An examination of the significance of holistic care as well as the requirement for proper financial and emotional support for women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. It is really beneficial to become involved in a community, and there are a great many things from which you can benefit. This is due to the fact that you possess many resources that you are able to share with others, which in turn can help people become involved.   Prolapse makes no distinctions (00:26:57 - 00:31:58) Your issues with your pelvic floor shouldn't be kept so close to your chest. It is imperative that we begin sharing our experiences with one another in order to provide mutual support and feel as though we are not alone. In this Bravemumma community, you never need to feel alone.  If you are loving this podcast leave your review. Here's a short clip on 'how-to': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDB6Wl21D0 LINKS FOR YOU Get more support with your prolapse via the Empowered Motherhood Program App.Receive 10% off the lifetime of your membership with The Empowered Mothers Program: Use the code BRAVE10 Special Guest: Dr. Sarah Woodward: https://luminousphysio.com/ Contact Bravemumma via email: [email protected] Get the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free from Podbean: Use Your Special code Bravemum30   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson.

DESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where I'm sharing my personal experience with pelvic organ prolapse and the decision not to have surgery to 'fix' or repair the damage during childbirth.   I start by letting you know some of the key medical professionals I've seen, the outcomes of those conversations and where I'm at now, as well as where I'm looking to the future.  We're also excited to share The Empowered Motherhood App is supporting our Bravemumma Community by providing 10% off the lifetime of your membership when you use the code BRAVE10.  *This needs to be purchased via their website (not the app).  Links: The Empowered Motherhood Program: https://www.empoweredmother.com.au/ Podbean: Use code Bravemum30 for the first 30 days of podcast hosting for free. NEW ~ YouTube channel to watch The Lowdown with Bravemumma Instagram: @bravemumma Credits: Host: Stephanie Thompson Podcast logo artist: Khrystyna Lukashchuk Brand Designer: Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack: Steven Robinson.