There’s one part of the female body that influences bladder and bowel function, sexual health, pregnancy, birth, pain and even athletic performance — yet most women are never properly taught about it.

The pelvic floor.

For many women, pelvic health only becomes a conversation once something goes wrong: leaking, pelvic pain, prolapse, painful sex, bowel or bladder changes, or symptoms after birth. But pelvic health isn't simply a postpartum issue, and it isn't something we should only think about when we're experiencing a problem.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Diggles, founder of Pelviology and Specialist Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, to unpack what women actually need to know about their pelvic health across the lifespan. Alex brings decades of experience across gynaecological surgery, oncology, continence care, pain and high-performance sport, giving her a unique perspective on how pelvic health can change across different bodies, life stages and environments.

Together, we explore why pelvic health education is still so limited, the symptoms women are taught to accept as “normal”, and what changes from adolescence and the reproductive years through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond.

This is a conversation about more than the pelvic floor.

It's about understanding your body earlier, recognising when something deserves attention, and challenging the idea that symptoms are not simply things women have to put up with.

Because the goal isn't to fear your body. It's to understand it.

• What the pelvic floor actually is — and why thinking of it as simply a muscle you “tighten” is so incomplete
• The bladder, bowel, sexual and musculoskeletal systems and how they interact
• The symptoms women commonly normalise or feel too embarrassed to talk about
• Pelvic health through the lifespan
• Why pelvic pain remains so misunderstood
• What evidence-based pelvic physiotherapy actually looks like
• What women should be asking for from their healthcare providers
• And perhaps most importantly, why pelvic health education should begin long before something goes wrong

If you've ever thought, “I just assumed this was normal because I'm a woman,” this episode is for you.

We've been sitting on this season for months - and it's finally here.

Season 3 kicks off with a proper catch-up: what's actually been going on with us since we last recorded (a move, a hospital presentation, a rugby team preso, a course that changed how we both think about the body), a live look at our 2026 vision board, and an honest breakdown of what this season is actually going to cover.

Spoiler: we're retiring a phrase & we need to talk about it.

This season is about handing back the information women were never given - the research gaps, the outdated language, the life-stage conversations nobody sat us down for. Evidence first, honesty always.

Get a coffee. This one's a deep dive, and it's a good one.

In this episode:

• Our unfiltered life updates from the last 6 months

• A behind-the-scenes look at our 2026 vision board

• What's new for Season 3 - and one phrase we're retiring for good

• Why "your body isn't the problem, the information was just missing" is the mission for this year

Our final episode for Season 2 to finish our year on a high we bring to you the amazingly talented Vei

She started out as a First VIII rower in high school before taking on Waka Ama, competing on the world stage as an ocean athlete. Post COVID she then discovered he love for Rugby Union, representing Tonga internationally and now leading the team at Sydney Uni.

In 2022 she was selected to come to Brisbane with the Reds Academy which was where we were blessed to meet her during her rehab jounrney with injuries.

But no matter the setbacks she continues to be a leader in the space of elite sport and while also balacing a Law degree plans on being an advocate in the Legal world.

Now she is preparing for her next chapter, moving to Japan to take on the XVs season and see where the game takes her next.

Thank you for a wonderful Season 2

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This week we are we’re joined by Paula Hindle, a holistic physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, integrative health coach and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting women through every life season.

Drawing from her own journey of rebuilding after profound loss, Paula brings deep compassion and wisdom to women navigating midlife, menopause, burnout and disconnection from their bodies.

In this episode, we explore embodiment, spiritual wellness, holistic movement, nervous system care, and the subtle signs women may be out of sync with themselves, while sharing practical tools to help you reconnect with your strength, energy and inner wisdom.

Tune in to find out more as we deep dive together into what emobodiment actually means.

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Think about the last time you scrolled TikTok, checked your email, or reached for chocolate without even realizing it. That wasn’t just willpower—or lack of it—that was your brain’s dopamine system at work.

Dopamine isn’t about pleasure. It’s your brain’s ‘get up and go’ chemical—the thing that motivates you to seek, chase, and crave. And in today’s world, our apps, our food, even our streaming platforms are designed to hijack it.

In this episode, we’re diving into the female dopamine system: how it really works, how it gets hijacked in the 21st century, and—most importantly—how we can retrain our brains to rely on slow, sustainable dopamine for long-term resilience, focus, and joy.

WELCOME TO THE DOPAMNE MENU.

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In this week's episode we dig deep into the root cause approach with nutritionist Rachel Kay, a passionate and powerful woman who strives to help women move beyond band aid fixes to truly thrive.

She takes a functional holistic approach to health, addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, gut healing, skin, hair health, weight management and so much more. What excites us most is her belief that women deserve more than the reactive health model - they deserve personalised, science-backed strategies to feel their best. We can’t wait to dive into her insights on women’s health and nutrition.

Jess & Em

People-pleasing isn’t weakness. But it's incredibly misunderstood...

In this episode we dive deep into the meaning behind the people pleasing tendencies and personality and explain the different types it can show up as in the body.

Everything from Schema therapy to the brain's reward system to attachment theories.

So how do we shift from pleasing the presence?...

Tune in to find out

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This episode we welcome Frankie!

Frankie is an experienced Exercise Physiologist passionate about helping people get the most out of their health and exercise journeys. Her approach emphasises longevity, holistic health, and breaking down the unique barriers that can make achieving optimal wellness feel out of reach. Francesca's main area of passion is supporting women through Menopause (and beyond!).

Whether you are navigating this phase of your life or wanting to support someone close who is, tune in to hear evidence based, educational strategies that work for you the individual and how you can best support your body in this transition.

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Now, I know what you’re probably thinking: ‘Bones? Isn’t that something I need to worry about when I’m 70?’ Nope. Bone health is the foundation of your strength as a woman, and the way you look after it in your 20s and 30s sets you up for decades of resilience. Think of your bones as your body’s scaffolding, your bank account, and even your hormone factory all rolled into one.

In this episode, we’re covering everything you need to know to protect and build strong bones. We’ll bust common myths about bone health, explore how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence your skeleton, and walk through how your bones change at different life stages - from puberty to pregnancy, and then menopause.

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In this episode, expert pelvic floor physio Brooke Dobo flips the script - showing how your pelvic floor impacts posture, digestion, emotional wellbeing and even sexual pleasure. We dive into practical strategies for reconnecting with your body, navigating pelvic pain, embracing pleasure, and advocating for your health with confidence. Brooke shares the myths that hold women back, the early signs of pelvic dysfunction most overlook, and empowering tools to reclaim your body and pleasure. She also explores the power of a trauma-informed approach, helping women feel safe, empowered, and fully understood in their health journeys. Whether you’re curious, struggling, or just want to know how to feel more connected in your body, this is your ultimate guide to understanding, loving, and advocating for your pelvic health - and embracing pleasure as part of your wellness.

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