The Michele Broad Show

#32 Pelvic Floor Health, Bladder Leaks, and Hormones: What Every Woman Needs to Know


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If you've ever leaked a little when you sneezed, laughed, jumped, or ran and brushed it off as "normal," this episode is for you. Light bladder leakage in women isn't just a postpartum or aging issue — it's often a sign your pelvic floor health and hormones need attention. Pelvic floor dysfunction can show up at any age, and your body, your pelvic muscles, and even your hormones are asking for support.

In this episode, I'm going to break down what pelvic floor health actually means, why leaks happen, how hormones like estrogen and progesterone play a huge role in perimenopause and bladder control, and what you can do — both at home and medically — to heal.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

  1. What the Pelvic Floor Really Is (and Why Leaks Happen)

  2. The Hormonal Connection: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Bladder Control

  3. Pelvic floor exercises for bladder leaks you can start today

  4. When to Seek Medical Help + Proven Treatment Options

  5. How local vaginal estrogen therapy can support tissue healing and bladder control

  6. The Whole-Body Approach: Strength Training, Gut Health, Hormones, and Nervous System

Key Takeaway: Bladder leaks may be common, but they're not a "normal" sentence you have to accept. With the right support — including breathwork, strength training, hormone balance, and natural treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction — your body can recover.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Directory (PelvicRehab.com or APTA Women's Health Section)

  • Hormone Testing Options (saliva, serum, or DUTCH test — work with a licensed provider)

  • Well Women Rx Membership Waitlist – Learn how to align your health, hormones, and energy

If this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend who needs to hear she's not alone. Want personalized support and tools like this? Join the waitlist for Well Women Rx, your roadmap to hormones, energy, and pelvic health you can trust.

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