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Did you know that 60% of women who have a vaginal birth will have some degree of bladder descent, and most of them have no idea?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi wraps up the leaking miniseries with part three: prolapse. Heidi breaks the taboo around prolapse, explaining what it actually is, why it's so common, and why having a prolapse does not mean adult nappies or giving up the things you love.
This episode is for those who simply want to understand their pelvic anatomy more deeply, as well as for those who are navigating a prolapse diagnosis, leaking related to prolapse, or fear and uncertainty around what a prolapse actually means for their life.
Heidi walks through the anatomy of prolapse, why so many women have it without any symptoms at all, how it can contribute to leaking, and the practical support options available, including pessaries and pelvic floor strengthening.
In this episode, we explore:
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome Back and Recap01:09 Prolapse Isn't So Scary02:11 Pelvic Anatomy Basics03:18 What Causes Prolapse04:42 Grades and How Common06:35 Symptoms vs Diagnosis07:52 Why Prolapse Can Cause Leaks09:09 Hose and Trampoline Analogy10:13 Pessaries and Support Options11:03 Pelvic Floor and Lifestyle Steps11:58 Series Wrap and Resources
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Episodes drop every 3 weeks on Tuesdays.
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Do you get a sudden rush to pee the moment you hear water, put your key in the door, or walk towards a toilet?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi continues the leaking miniseries, this time unpacking overactive bladder and bladder urgency, a completely different type of leaking to the stress incontinence covered in part one.
This episode is for those who simply want to understand their bladder more deeply, as well as for those who are navigating a sudden urge to pee, leaking on the way to the toilet, or common triggers like water, keys or arriving home that send them running.
Heidi breaks down how the bladder actually works, why urgency isn't always a pelvic floor problem, and the everyday habits and drinks that could be training your bladder to become more sensitive.
In this episode, we explore:
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Episodes drop every 2 weeks on Tuesdays for this minseries
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This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.
Do you leak when you cough, sneeze, laugh, run or exercise, and you've been told to "just do your kegels"?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi kicks off a leaking miniseries, breaking down exactly why stress urinary incontinence happens and why doing kegels alone doesn't fix it for so many women.
This episode is for those who simply want to understand their bladder and pelvic floor more deeply, as well as for those who are navigating leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running or exercise and haven't been able to find an answer beyond "do your pelvic floor exercises."
Heidi breaks down the five real reasons behind stress urinary incontinence, using simple analogies (a balloon, a bicep, a hose on a trampoline) so you can understand exactly what might be happening in your own body before jumping straight to kegels.
In this episode, we explore:
Timestamps
00:00 Why Leaking Matters01:50 Stress Incontinence Basics04:00 Weak Pelvic Floor Myth04:39 Tight Yet Weak Muscles06:35 Timing And Coordination08:32 Sphincter And Hormones10:35 Urethral Hypermobility13:42 Supports Beyond Kegels14:23 Wrap Up And Part Two16:04 Final Notes Disclaimer
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Episodes drop every 3 weeks on Tuesdays.
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Have you been told your test results are "normal," but you're still in pain?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi is joined by Isabelle, wife, mother of three teenage boys, founder of Prayer and Grace, and a survivor of endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. Isabelle shares her long and deeply personal journey through years of unexplained pelvic and bladder pain after a chronic UTI, multiple surgeries and procedures, motherhood, faith, and what it actually took to feel at home in her body again.
This episode is for those navigating pelvic pain, chronic UTI's, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, painful sex or bladder symptoms that doctors haven't been able to explain.
Heidi and Isabelle walk through why pain can persist even after the "damage" has been surgically removed, and the practical tools that helped Isabelle move from constant pain and fear to a pain-free, intimate and active life.
In this episode, we explore:
Timestamps
00:00 Guest Intro And Symptoms01:14 Procedures And Diagnosis02:56 First Flare During Move05:12 Endometriosis Surgery Relief09:59 Interstitial Cystitis Found14:18 Why Pain Persists21:36 Stress And Relationships24:48 Desensitizing Painful Sex28:59 Stress and Pelvic Tension30:09 Daily Homework for Healing30:39 Bladder Irritants and Food Triggers32:18 Managing Flares Without Panic33:12 Tools for Comfortable Intimacy35:57 Faith Culture and Sex Education41:44 Ask for Help and Keep Advocating44:58 Rebuilding Strength and Fitness45:15 Motherhood Business and Delegation48:54 Joy Practices and Final Flash Questions51:06 Closing Thanks and Transformation
Connect with Isabelle
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Episodes drop every 3 weeks on Tuesdays.
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This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.
Have you ever looked in the mirror, seen the body you thought you wanted, and still felt like it wasn't enough?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi sits down with Monique, founder of Bump Coomera, a female-focused fitness and wellness studio supporting women through pre and postnatal recovery, perimenopause and beyond. Monique opens up about her own journey through body image struggles, disordered eating, and years of undereating and overtraining that left her hormones, cycle and mental health in freefall, and how she rebuilt her relationship with food, movement and her own worth.
This episode is for those who simply want practical, realistic ways to prioritise their health through the busiest seasons of life, as well as for those navigating body image struggles, mum guilt, or the overwhelm of trying to "do it all."
Monique shares the exact tools she uses with her own clients (and herself) to build sustainable habits without the all-or-nothing mindset, including the habit stacking method that took her from opening her gym to giving birth five weeks later, and straight back to work.
In this episode, we explore:
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:25 Meet Monique01:59 Bullied and Avoiding Sport03:17 Mum's Cancer and the Gym05:00 Overtraining and Undereating07:11 Hormone Crash and Food Fear09:05 Education and Healing Journey13:05 Mindset and Self Worth15:37 Coaching Beyond the Scale19:02 Seasons of Womanhood22:30 Postpartum and Building Bump25:22 Non Negotiables and Discipline30:26 Habit Stacking for Busy Lives34:35 Mom Guilt and Leading by Example41:07 Reflection and Checking In46:44 Work Life Balance Reframed51:56 Realistic Goals Not Perfection56:39 Get Back on the Bandwagon01:00:18 Flash Questions and Takeaways01:04:14 How to Connect with Monique
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Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays.
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Have you stopped lifting weights, doing squats, or pushing yourself in workouts because you're scared of leaking, feeling heaviness, or making a prolapse worse?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi unpacks why strength training is non negotiable for women from age 30 onwards, and how to train effectively without putting unnecessary load on your pelvic floor.
This episode is for those who simply want to feel stronger, more capable and more confident in their body, as well as for those who are navigating leaking, heaviness, prolapse or pain and have quietly stopped strength training because of it.
Heidi walks through what the research actually says about heavy lifting and pelvic floor symptoms, and gives three practical, clinician tested strategies so you can keep building strength instead of avoiding it.
In this episode, we explore:
• why women lose muscle mass and strength faster than they think from age 30 (sarcopenia explained)• the surprising stat on how many women stop exercising altogether because of pelvic floor symptoms• why strength training is one of the best things you can do for your bones, balance and metabolism heading into perimenopause and menopause• the WHO guidelines for exercise and strength training, broken down into practical numbers• what the research really says about heavy lifting and prolapse• the "Coca-Cola can" method for understanding pressure, breath and your pelvic floor during lifting• how to use your glutes and inner thighs to support a pelvic floor that won't switch on• why your pelvic floor needs progressive overload just like any other muscle
Timestamps
00:00 Why Women Quit Exercise00:56 Strength Training Benefits01:10 Muscle Loss After 3004:32 Weekly Training Guidelines09:11 Pelvic Floor Barriers10:00 What Research Says12:21 Three Key Strategies12:24 Breathing And Pressure Control17:01 Train Glutes And Adductors19:08 Progressive Overload Safely21:26 Monitoring And POP-Q Checks
Put this into practice
If you're wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own training, recovery or injury prevention, you can explore:
• Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE
Stay connected
You can follow along for more conversations and education here:• Instagram• Facebook
If you're wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled "Podcast topic". I tailor these episodes to you.
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Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays.
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This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.
Have you ever felt disconnected from your partner, struggled with low desire, experienced pain with intimacy, or simply wanted a deeper, more fulfilling connection — and had no idea where to even start?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi is joined by Isiah McKimmie — Australia's leading relationship and couples therapist, sexologist, and coach — to unpack the real reasons women struggle with intimacy, desire, and connection, and what you can actually do about it.
This episode is for those who simply want to deepen their intimacy, improve communication, and experience more pleasure and connection in their relationship — as well as for those who are navigating pain with sex, low libido, or hormonal changes.
In this episode, we explore:
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:30 Meet Isiah McKimmie
01:22 What Is a Sexologist
03:14 Tantra to Therapy Journey
07:30 Why Intimacy Breaks Down
09:41 Better Sex Education Sources
12:23 Libido Brakes and Accelerators
16:22 Hormones Across Life Seasons
20:03 Mismatched Desire as a Team
23:31 Communication Scripts and Styles
27:23 Co Regulation and Time Outs
28:49 Painful Sex and Partner Support
31:32 Pleasure Without Penetration
33:46 Guilt and Emotional Distance
38:06 Infertility and Chore Sex
42:21 Body Image and Self Worth
44:23 Self Compassion and Cheer Squad
47:52 Rapid Fire and Wrap Up
50:21 Where to Find Isiah
51:07 Final Disclaimer and Goodbye
Connect with Isiah McKimmie
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Have you been training for an event, race, marathon, dance exam/performance, competition or fitness goal — and suddenly noticed a niggle, tight tendon, sore back, irritated foot, hip pain or warning sign from your body?
In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Womens Health and Musculoskeletal Physio Heidi unpacks what to do when an injury or niggle appears before an event, and how to modify your training so you can keep moving towards the start line without making symptoms worse.
This episode is for runners, dancers, athletes, performers, mummas and active women who are preparing for an event but noticing pain, overload, fatigue, tendon irritation or injury symptoms along the way.
Rather than pushing through pain or stopping completely, Heidi explores how to train smarter, reduce aggravating load, maintain fitness, build strength, support weak links, warm up effectively and plan your training around your body’s current capacity.
In this episode, we explore:
• what to do when a niggle or injury appears before an event• why injuries often spike in the final weeks of training• how to modify training without losing fitness• why repeating the same training load can make pain worse• the role of cross-training, cycling, swimming, strength training and recovery• how weak links can overload tendons, joints, muscles and the pelvic floor• why warm-ups should include muscle activation, not just stretching• how to plan high, medium and low load training days• the role of tape, braces, compression garments and therapy before an event• how to listen, modify and still work towards the start line with confidence
Timestamps
00:00 When a Niggle Hits
00:58 Why Injuries Spike Pre Event
03:06 Stop Repeating the Same Load
05:56 Strength Fixes Weak Links
08:35 Warm Up to Activate
09:43 Plan Your Training Load
11:40 Supports Tape and Therapy
13:22 Listen Modify and Recap
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If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own training, recovery or injury prevention, you can explore:• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE
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You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook
If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.
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Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays.
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This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.
In this women’s health podcast episode, Darcie shares her journey navigating endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and recovery — from being bedridden with severe symptoms to rebuilding strength as a stunt actress, performer, and model.
Together, we unpack the realities of living with endometriosis, the challenges many women face getting diagnosed, and the physical and emotional tools that helped her move from surviving pain to reclaiming her body and confidence.
In this episode, we explore:
• what endometriosis is and common symptoms women experience
• chronic pelvic pain, flare-ups, fatigue, and nervous system sensitivity
• the connection between endometriosis, bladder symptoms, bowel function, and pelvic floor dysfunction
• how stress, mindset, movement patterns, and lifestyle can influence pain
• the role of women’s health physiotherapy in endometriosis management
• breathing, pelvic floor relaxation, movement retraining, and strength work for recovery
• how Darcie rebuilt strength and confidence to return to stunt performing
• why your diagnosis does not have to define your future
Timestamps
00:25 Meet Darcy and Her Story
01:26 Endometriosis Explained
02:25 Diagnosis and Early Symptoms
04:23 Laparoscopy and Surgery Fears
05:23 Diet Changes and IBS Clues
07:59 Post Surgery Recurrence
09:00 Discovering Womens Health Physio
11:44 Breathing Stretching and Relief
16:08 From Pain to Performance
17:34 Gut Bladder and Fiber Fixes
19:20 Mindset and Gratitude Tools
22:28 Managing Dips and Triggers
27:18 Strength Training and Pacing
31:08 Cycle Tracking and Poo Posture
34:31 Advice Flash Questions and Wrap
Put this into practice
If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore:
• Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE
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You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook
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If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.
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In this women’s health podcast episode, Women’s Health Physiotherapist Heidi is joined by women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling, founder of My Dietitian Clinic, to unpack the connection between gut health, pelvic health, hormones, stress, and overall wellbeing.
If you experience bloating, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms, constipation, bowel urgency, pelvic pain, bladder urgency, hormonal symptoms, or struggle with weight loss and diet culture, this episode helps break down the gut-body connection, weight loss in a practical and easy-to-understand way.
In this episode, we explore
• the connection between gut health, pelvic health, and the nervous system
• how bloating, constipation, IBS, and bowel dysfunction can influence pelvic pain and bladder symptoms
• the gut-brain connection and how stress impacts digestion
• FODMAPs, food sensitivities, and how to safely identify trigger foods
• practical strategies to improve digestion and support gut health
• healthy and sustainable approaches to weight loss without diet culture
• the role of strength training, protein, hormones, and metabolism across different stages of life including perimenopause, menopause, post natal seasons
• common myths around detoxes, colonics, fasting, and Ozempic
Stay connected
If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore:
• Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE
You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook
If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.
Connect with our guest — Ellen Kesling
You can connect with women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling here:
• Instagram → @dietitianellenkesling
• TikTok → @dietitianellenkesling
• Website → mydietitianclinic.com
• Email → [email protected]
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