The mindbodygreen Podcast

372: How your pelvic floor affects your sex drive, bladder & overall health | Urogynecologist Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.


Listen Later

Betsy Greenleaf, D.O.: “We buy pads and adult diapers and blame it on aging, when there's so much you can do to strengthen the pelvic floor that you don't need to even get to that part of your life.” 

Greenleaf, a board-certified urogynecologist and pelvic floor expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why pelvic floor health matters at every age, plus:

- How to know if your pelvic floor is weak & what to do (~02:38)

- How to train your bladder (~14:22)

- How often you should pee in a day (~16:22)

- The best probiotic strains for vaginal health (~25:39)

- Why you shouldn't actually squat over public toilets (~29:29)


Referenced in the episode:

- Read more about Greenleaf & her work.

- Check out Greenleaf's upcoming health summit, The Happy Vagina Rally, about menopause and pelvic health.

- Read more about pelvic floor health & why it's important.

- View mbg's pee color chart & what it says about your health.


Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected].

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The mindbodygreen PodcastBy mindbodygreen

  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5

4.5

1,940 ratings


More shows like The mindbodygreen Podcast

View all
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare by Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

781 Listeners

The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance by Dave Asprey

The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

7,236 Listeners

The Model Health Show by Shawn Stevenson

The Model Health Show

7,369 Listeners

Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

Well Beyond 40

1,105 Listeners

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina by Vanessa Spina

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

794 Listeners

The Genius Life by Max Lugavere

The Genius Life

4,914 Listeners

Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

Dhru Purohit Show

3,520 Listeners

The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

The Dr. Hyman Show

9,266 Listeners

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

156 Listeners

BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie by Dr. Stephanie Estima

BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie

627 Listeners

Be Well by Kelly Leveque by Kelly Leveque

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

1,403 Listeners

Ancient Health Podcast by Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcast

55 Listeners

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

805 Listeners

The Art of Being Well by Dear Media, Will Cole

The Art of Being Well

1,470 Listeners

Clean Beauty School by mindbodygreen

Clean Beauty School

103 Listeners

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

1,188 Listeners