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🚨 She’s back! We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible *Dr. Kimberley Johnson, PhD*, aka @wildmatrescence, back to the show for our Season 3 Finale! 🎉✨  

Kimberley is a psychologist specializing in perinatal and reproductive health concerns, including:  
🌟 Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders  
🌟 Perinatal trauma & loss  
🌟 Pelvic floor conditions  
🌟 Infertility  
🌟 Reproductive transitions  

In Episode 14 (May 2022), she shared her journey navigating postpartum prolapse & a pelvic floor avulsion injury as a pro cyclist & PhD student. And now? SO much has changed! 💪  

This episode dives into:  
➡️ Kimberley’s growing family (hello, 2 kids! 👶👦)  
➡️ Juggling pregnancy, parenting, & professional growth  
➡️ Moving TWICE & staying active with a toddler & kindergartener 🚴‍♀️🎿  

We also get into her groundbreaking research on childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries, mental health, & improving patient-provider communication during pregnancy and postpartum.  

And, of course, Kimberley opens up about her adventures as a mom—mountain biking, hiking, camping, & (hopefully) Nordic skiing her way through New England with her family! 🏔️  

✨ Topics we cover:  
✅ Birth injuries & recovery  
✅ Deciding to have another child after prolapse
✅ Staying active with kids  
✅ Pessaries & prolapse treatment  
✅ Medical gaslighting & finding the right provider  
✅ Prolapse grading, education, & informed consent  

This episode is packed with valuable insights for moms, providers, & anyone passionate about perinatal health. 🎧 Take a listen now & join the conversation!  

💡 Tag a friend who needs this!  

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

5:11 getting pregnant after prolapse

11:20 treating birth injuries

17:45 pain as physical, mental, and emotional 

24:17 where people are finding information

33:10 exploring what is “normal”

36:55 dealing with compulsions

43:50 anatomical versus symptomatic prolapse

47:10 was it there before birth?

54:45 how providers can support in mental health

65:05 how to find a mental health provider

67:05 developing pelvic health literacy

72:10 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildmatrescence/

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