Ever feel bloated, backed up, or just… off? Your gut could be messing with your pelvic floor.

In this episode of Down There, host Laura McKaig explores the powerful connection between gut health, nutrition, and the pelvic floor with special guest Megan Pribyl, PT, CMPT, CMTPT/DN, PCES, a trailblazer in the fields of pelvic rehabilitation and integrative nutrition.

We explore how everyday food choices can fuel or wreck your gut, and how that directly impacts pelvic floor dysfunction, including bloating, constipation, urgency, incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain. You’ll learn why gut-brain-pelvis communication matters, and what your body might be trying to tell you.

Plus: Megan shares simple, empowering tips that clinicians and patients alike can start using today to move toward a happier gut and a healthier pelvis.

Whether you’re a patient or just gut curious, this one is a must-listen.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[00:00] – Intro to today's topic

[02:16] – Meet Megan Pribyl

[04:08] – Megan's Journey: From Nutrition to Pelvic Health

[05:43] – The Importance of Nutrition in Pelvic Health

[10:14] – The Gut-Brain Connection

[12:19] – Dietary Impact on Pelvic Health Conditions

[15:00] – The Impact of Antibiotics on Gut Health

[16:57] – Dietary Patterns and Prostate Cancer Risk

[21:37] – Bladder and Bowel Interconnection

[25:34] – Common Conditions and Dietary Conversations

[26:52] – Patient-Centered Approach to Nutrition

[30:01] – Long-Term Dietary Changes and Patient Experiences

[30:50] – The Impact of Small Changes Over Time

[31:21] – The Importance of Hydration

[31:51] – How Much Water Should You Drink?

[33:49] – Movement and Gut Health

[34:57] – Starting the Nutrition Conversation

[36:35] – Basics of a Healthy Diet

[37:07] – Finding Accurate Nutrition Information

[39:53] – Adjusting Diet for Menopause

[41:05] – Benefits of Fermented Foods

[45:14] – Improving Digestion

[46:29] – Mindfulness and Eating

[48:20] – The Impact of Antacids on Digestion

[49:45] – Holistic Health Considerations

[50:45] – Final Thoughts on Nutrition and Health

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Music Credits:

Musician: Forest Stewart

Original composition “Down There”

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