The Pelvic Power Podcast

72. Why “Just Relax” Isn’t the Answer for Pelvic Pain


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Welcome back, lovelyI!

f you live with pelvic pain, chances are you’ve heard some version of this advice before:

“Just relax.”

But if it were that simple, you would have done it already.

This episode is a reflection on the deeper layers of pain: stress, nervous system regulation, emotions, life experiences, and the ways our bodies hold onto what we’ve been through.

Inside this conversation, we talk about:

  • how stress and emotional experiences can influence pelvic pain
  • why “relaxing” isn’t a switch you can simply turn on
  • how learning to understand your body and nervous system can change your healing journey
  • the connection between emotions, fascia, and the body
  • why pelvic healing is not just physical — it’s a lifestyle


This episode is a gentle invitation to look at your body with more curiosity, compassion, and awareness.

Because healing from pelvic pain isn’t about forcing yourself to relax — it’s about learning how to truly support your body.

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Any takeaways? Send them my way - @wellbeing.by.penny

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The Pelvic Power PodcastBy Penny Petersson