Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 67 we relaunched the podcast by bringing back our series “Meet the Therapists”

Dani was the first Occupational Therapist to join the team & bring the world of OT to Pelvic Pride! We chat about what drew her to pelvic health, her favorite pelvic floor device (if you know OT - you know they are all about an adaptive device or tool to make your life easier!), and what she wishes people knew about the pelvic health world. 

We also chat about how OT fits into the pelvic health field and how the training for OTs & PTs in pelvic floor therapy is THE SAME! In fact, Dani, Robyn (our other OT), and Madison (PT) have taken a few of their foundational courses together. 

Head over to Dani’s bio to learn more about her take on pelvic health and schedule your evaluation today.  

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 66 I had a lovely chat with Jake Jackson-Wolf of B’Well Counseling Services to talk all about how he got started with B’Well and how it has grown into the incredible therapy clinic it is today. 

Jake & I immediately hit it off when we first met in Fall 2024. What started as a lunch meeting turned into a four hour conversation and an incredible new connection between our practices. During that discussion over business models and treatment approaches I realized that Jake (& Katie) have carefully curated an amazing team of practitioners that have a wide range of specialities making it tough not to find someone who is a great fit for your needs. 

Hopefully with this podcast episode you will get a glimpse into what I saw and hear the passion with which Jake drives his team and provides a safe space for all of B’Well’s clients. Since recording this podcast episode I have had the opportunity to connect with more of B’Well’s providers and they are all just as awesome to meet.

Head over to B’Well Counseling Services to check out their line up of providers, read through the bios, and when you’ve found the provider (or two) who feel like the best fit be sure to send them a message to discuss starting your care! 

Also be sure to check out What’s a Dad to Do? a therapy group for fathers! They meet virtually on Mondays from 4-5pm. 

You can also find B’Well Counseling Services… 

• on Instagram
• In person at 400 West Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
• Or give them a call: 443-718-0496

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 65 I continued our two part series on when & why you should see a pelvic floor therapist during your pregnancy - this time for reactive care. 

When a patient comes into pelvic floor therapy reactively (i.e. as a result of pain or symptoms) we have plenty of things to assess & treat to keep them as comfortable and mobile as possible during pregnancy.

Common symptoms or areas we treat during pregnancy:

• Pubic symphysis pain and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
• Pelvic floor tightness and pain
• Pelvic floor weakness including heaviness sensations and urinary leakage due to stress or urge 
• Low back, hips, abdominal weakness
• Breathing
• Upper back discomfort from changes at the chest during pregnancy
• Any other issues head to toe that may pop up

If you didn’t get to pelvic therapy before delivery and are just now finding us, don’t worry! You are still welcome here!! If you have not delivered yet or aren’t even to the phase of trying to conceive but these methods intrigue you, give us a call!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 64 I review when & why you should see a pelvic floor therapist during your pregnancy for proactive care. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we review how pelvic floor therapy can help with reactive care. 

When a patient comes into pelvic floor therapy proactively (i.e. without any symptoms) we have plenty of things to assess & teach to set them up for success.

• The current state of the pelvic floor - Is it tight? Weak? Coordinated? Does it need some help?
• Navigating continued exercise and movement throughout pregnancy and how to modify when things become too difficult or aren’t feeling as easy as baby grows.
• Labor & delivery prep for helping to prevent stalls and know ways to move during delivery with or without medication. 
• Perineal massage to help reduce tearing during pregnancy.
• The knowledge of what was going on in the body before delivery as compared to after delivery to minimize the common question we hear of “was it like this before my delivery?”
• And a feeling of coming back home to share your birth story in a familiar and welcoming space. 

If you didn’t get to pelvic therapy before delivery and are just now finding us, don’t worry! You are still welcome here!! If you have not delivered yet or aren’t even to the phase of trying to conceive but these methods intrigue you, give us a call!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 63 I get honest about how “compliant” I have been in my own PT as well as why you should still go to your appointment even if you haven’t done your exercises! 

It is not uncommon for us to hear a patient wants to cancel their appointment because they haven’t done their exercises. But this is exactly why you SHOULD come in! There are a few reasons we often hear as to why patients don’t do their exercises:

• They didn’t have the right equipment
• They didn’t have enough bandwidth
• They didn’t understand the WHY

In that next appointment it is our job as therapists to either make sure you get the right equipment or we adapt the exercises to the equipment you have; streamline the exercises to meet you where you are and fit within your current available bandwidth; and explain the ‘why’ so that you understand how important the exercises are and how they will help your symptom resolution. 

But this takes honesty from you! You need to be real with your therapist about why you haven’t done your exercises so we can help figure out a solution that fits your needs. So next time you try to use the excuse “once X is over things will slow down” remember you are living a meme, be honest with yourself (and your provider), and let’s figure out a routine that works for you!!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 62 I counted down the top 10 things you should STOP doing for a happier pelvic floor and finished it up with the #1 thing you SHOULD be doing for your pelvic floor this year. 

The 10 Things to STOP Doing:

1. Hovering
2. Going ‘Just in Case’
3. Waiting to Pee
4. Using Vaginal Washes
5. Blindly Doing Kegels (or any other pelvic exercise)
6. Avoiding Drinking Water
7. Thinking Constipation Doesn’t Impact the Pelvic Floor
8. Trying to Grin & Bear It During Intimacy
9. Gripping Your Abs & Glutes
10. Holding your stress in your pelvic floor

And the #1 Thing You SHOULD Be Doing for Your Pelvic Floor:

Seeing a pelvic floor therapist!

Not sure where to find one? Check our blog post: How To Find A “Pelvic Floor Specialist Near Me”

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 61 I wrapped up 2024 by reviewing some numbers for Pelvic Pride this year, announced our Word of the Year, and discussed our exciting news for 2025!

Pelvic Pride’s 2024 in numbers:

• 229 new patients evaluated in 2024
• 334 individual patients seen over the year
• Over 1700 patient visits
• 13 community events attended or hosted

Our 2025 Word of the Year is:

• MOMENTUM

BIG announcement (formerly known as announcement #2 which became the only announcement #iykyk)

• We are opening a second location in Roland Park at The Quad at Cross Keys - set to open March 2025

Thank you to all of the listeners who have stuck around this year. Cheers to 2025!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 60, I sat down with Emily Souder, a writer, licensed clinical social worker, and an awesome human! Emily and I first connected over a desire to chat about how we help people and I quickly knew I needed to invite her on the podcast to share more about her work. While Emily is in a phase of life where she is not taking on new clients, she is still an incredible resource and currently has three books available to help you in various parts of your life journey. In this episode we unpack each book, how it came to be and who the ideal reader is. We also touched on Emily’s work with meditation that she offers on Insight Timer - if you are listening when this episode drops definitely go check out her Cozy Up Meditation which is perfect for this winter season.

• Check out Emily’s website or follow her on Instagram
• Buy here books wherever books are sold! If you shop small, just ask your local bookseller to get Emily’s books in for you.  
  • Birth Story Brave, Reimagined: An Updated Guide for Reflecting on Your Childbirth Experience
  • Birth Story Held for Loss: A Guide for Reflecting on Your Fertility Experience, Miscarriage, Abortion, TFMR, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss
  • Sparks: Inspiration for Extinguishing the Power of Fear and Igniting Amusement, Knowing, and Trust
• Go listen to Emily’s meditations on Insight Timer
• Check out RTZ Hope here

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 59, I did a quick review of the numbers for Pints & Pelvic Floors for 2024. It has been a busy end of the year with a lot of moving parts and changes coming up. We are super excited for the new year and cannot wait to tell you ALL about it!

Pints & Pelvic Floors 2024: Recap

P&PF grew 112% this year!

Our Top Cities:

• Baltimore, MD
• Washington, DC
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• Hermosa Beach, CA

We were listened to in 11 counties! Our Top 5:

• United States
• Ireland
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Spain

Our Top 5 Episodes in 2024:

• Episode 24: Constipation Unveiled: Pelvic Therapy’s Impact on Digestive Well-being
• Episode 8: A Tight vs. Weak Pelvic Floor
• Episode 36: Chiropractors Meets Functional Medicine with Dr Liz Santangelo
• Episode 25: Beating Burnout: An Interview with Robyn Forney of The Burnout OT
• Episode 27: Maximizing Wellness Thru Massage: An Interview with Heather Conlon of Tranquil Traditions

Some other fun numbers:

• We hit 1.49k downloads this year!
• We released 36 new episodes totaling 1.09k minutes of my voice (and others!)

If you have ideas for topics you’d love to hear about please reach out to me via email or DM me on IG!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 58, I reviewed Day 1 of the PelviCon speakers. It was hard to avoid all of the nerdy pelvic therapy things but I tried to keep it as relevant to patients as possible and include the big takeaways & clinical pearls from each person. The speakers are always amazing and bring their own flair and this year did not disappoint! 

Have a question or suggestion for an episode? 

• Email us at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512 
• Send us  an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt