The Core Connect Podcast

Healing Your Pelvic Floor with Claire Sparrow

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In this episode, Marianne is joined by Claire Sparrow, a Pilates instructor, mother of three, best-selling author, and creator of HOPE, a transformative method for healing the pelvic floor.

After experiencing a prolapse following what seemed like a “normal” birth, Claire embarked on a personal and professional journey to redefine how women address pelvic health. Her story and expertise have empowered countless women to heal and thrive.

Claire shares her 4-step approach to pelvic floor healing, blending clinical expertise, the principles of biotensegrity, and a deep understanding of neuromuscular coordination. 

Together, Marianne and Claire debunk myths about pelvic floor care, including the over-reliance on Kegels. Instead, they emphasise the importance of the pelvic floor’s elasticity, flexibility, and responsiveness over isolating strength-based exercises.

Episode Highlights:

  • 04:00 Flex and Adaptability: How Motherhood and Pelvic Floor Health Have Similar Requirements
  • 07:34 The Widespread Effects of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Socio-Economic, Physical, and Mental Impacts
  • 20:06 Negative Language Around Prolapse: No, Your Organs Are Not “Falling Out”
  • 21:54 The Big Bridget Jones Knickers Analogy
  • 24:23 Why a Squeeze-Based Approach Can Do More Harm Than Good
  • 33:23 Stop Holding Your Stomach In All Day—Here’s Why!
  • 34:00 The Curtains Analogy: How Releasing Your Deep Hip Muscles Can Fix Your Pelvic Floor
  • 43:41 Claire’s Advice to Instructors Dismissed for Driving Change


    • Whether you’ve experienced pelvic floor issues, are a healthcare provider, a perinatal instructor, or simply curious about supporting your body better, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights.


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Find Claire’s Membership & Book: HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor
    • Claire’s Facebook Group: Pelvic Floor Exercises Reinvented
    • Did You Know?
      42% of women stop participating in sports due to pelvic floor symptoms. Learn more.


      • Related Episodes You May Enjoy:

      • Episode 9: Beyond Kegels: 3 Simple Pelvic Floor Exercises
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      • Episode 7: Tackling C-section Overhang, Avoiding Surgery, and Reclaiming Mobility with Scar Therapist Emma Holly
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