My guest today is Caroline Packard, who has a doctorate in physical therapy with pelvic floor training. She is also an athlete and a mom of three who has experienced and healed her pelvic floor dysfunction. I’m totally that mom who runs to the bathroom to throw on a panty liner when I find out we’re jumping ropes at the gym. If you can relate, this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss: [1:46] Caroline’s background in physical therapy and pelvic floor health [3:06] Factors related to pelvic floor dysfunction [3:59] How to control our muscles and our breath to improve pelvic floor symptoms [5:38] Caroline’s athletic training [6:53] How having children changes our perspectives on our bodies [9:52] Incontinence after having a baby [11:46] Changes in mind/body connection after having children [19:57] How we can care for our pelvic floor [25:49] It is never too late to rehab the pelvic floor [27:07] Caroline’s opinion on stomach vacuuming [29:03] Where to start with postpartum pelvic floor care [32:00] What is making Caroline feel like herself right now on her health journey [34:28] The Marriage Corner: A discussion with my hubby, Eric, about how life changes after having kids Resources from this Episode: Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinepackarddpt Follow Heather on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mylifewellloved Find a local Pelvic Floor Rehab Therapist: https://www.pelvicrehab.com/ Take the QUIZ HERE!: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6490bd014dff57001420e49f Olive & June Nail System: Visit Oliveandjune.com/Heather for 20% Off Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Don’t forget to follow HWHB on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content! *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.