In today’s episode, I chat to the wonderful Kristin Revere (MM, CED, NCS) a doula and author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. A book I wish I’d had on my own journey 12 years ago. 

Kristin takes us through her own powerful story of pregnancy and birth — including the moment she trusted her gut and changed both her provider and her hospital to ensure she felt truly seen and heard.

We explore the challenges she faced, from unexpected complications like pre-eclampsia to last-minute shifts in her birth plan, and how she navigated it all by staying connected to her intuition and the knowledge she’d built along the way. Her story is a reminder of just how important it is to stay flexible, stay informed, and to surround yourself with people who respect your choices.

Whether you're expecting your first baby or simply interested in the birth world, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight — especially for those wanting to understand how to advocate for themselves in medical settings.

     
 Connect with Kirstin on:

🔗  goldcoastdoulas.com  Cell 616-340-1086. Awarded Best Doula Agency in Michigan in 2024 by LUXLife
📘 Social Media - @goldcoastdoulas
📘 Enjoy her FREE Becoming A Mother Online Training
📘 Her book Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby is Here or Amazon for UK listeners

 Tune in and let me know what you took away. What did this stir in you? I always love hearing from you.

  📩 Drop me an email at [email protected] or message me on Instagram @fitfannyadams.

💕  If this conversation resonated with you, please rate, review and share the episode. It really helps more women find strength from these stories..

What if the way your breathing is holding you back from healing and wellness?

In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator and life coach Nanette Davies for a truly powerful conversation about the link between breath, emotional wellbeing, and pelvic floor health. We talk about the ways stress, grief, and trauma can get stored in the body — often without us even realising — and how the breath can be the key to unlocking softness, safety, and connection from within.

Nanette shares simple, transformative breath practices you can start using straight away, plus some moving personal stories that show just how much can shift when we learn to breathe with intention. 

Whether you're navigating midlife, feeling disconnected from your body, or carrying more than you know — this one’s for you.

👉 Listen in and let me know how it lands for you. What did you feel? What shifted?

📩 You can email me directly at [email protected] or message me on instagram @fitfannyadams.
🔗 And if you’d like to explore breathwork with Nanette, you can find her at nanettedavies.com

or: 

Insta - @Breathe_Belief
Facebook - Nanette Davies
Email - [email protected]

💕  Please If this episode resonates with you, please take a moment to rate, review, and share — it really helps more women find these conversations and feel less alone.

Let’s keep lifting the lid on pelvic health, one deep breath at a time. 💛

In today’s episode of The Pelvic Floor Connection, I’m joined by the deeply insightful Natalie Nuttall; wellbeing coach, writer, and co-founder of Smile Group, a perinatal mental health charity based in Cheshire.

Together, we dive into how our personal and professional experiences, helped guide us to the knowledge that midlife and menopause can become an invitation to come home to yourself—not something to endure or "bounce back". It can be a powerful opportunity for reconnection, reflection, and renewal.

Key Themes:

          🙌🏼 The hidden cost of burnout in purpose-led lives

          🙌🏼 Reclaiming identity after motherhood and trauma

          🙌🏼 Why choosing authenticity can feel unfamiliar—but freeing and aligning

          🙌🏼 The role of breath and nervous system regulation in healing

          🙌🏼 Chronic illness and menopause as catalysts for transformation

          🙌🏼 The myth of “bouncing back”—and the truth about lasting wellbeing

This is a soul-soothing conversation for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly craving a deeper sense of alignment in midlife. I really hope you enjoy it. 

🔗 Connect with Natalie:
🌐 Website: natalienuttall.co.uk
📷 Instagram: @natsyloo
💼 LinkedIn: Natalie Nuttall
💬 Join the free closed community group on Facebook: The Heart Space

 🤝 About Natalie:

Natalie is a wellbeing coach and communications specialist, working alongside people to uncover their intrinsic capacity to flourish. She has more than 20 years' senior level experience in comms and was co-founder of perinatal mental health charity, Smile Group, alongside Ruth Williams. She now offers wellbeing coaching privately and supports heart-led leaders and organisations with coaching and authentic communications.

So many women put their trust in the fitness industry and “train harder” without ever being shown how to support the deep core — especially the pelvic floor. 

In this episode, we explore how a dedicated fitness routine was actually making a clients pelvic health symptoms worse — and what we did to turn that around.

In todays episode I explore: 

        ✅  How traditional ab work (like crunching and planking) can stress your bladder and pelvic floor

        ✅  What “functional core work” really looks and feels like

        ✅  Why you should never feel ashamed to speak up to your trainer “I need to train in a way that supports my pelvic floor” 

        ✅  The role of breath, pressure, and posture in pelvic floor-friendly movement

        ✅  Why your body isn’t broken — and how to get back to feeling connected

Let's ditch the shame and speak up for women's bodies to build strength from the inside out.

  🤸🏽‍♂️  Ready to jump into an exercise programme that actually supports and strengthens your pelvic floor? 

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 💬. Want to share your story? Id love to hear from you @FitFannyAdams or [email protected]

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It helps this conversation reach more women who need to hear it. Together we can take the shame out of pelvic health. 

Welcome to todays episode, we we dive into my top 5 essential steps to support your post-operative recovery after gynaecological surgery.

Whether you’ve recently had a hysterectomy, prolapse repair, fibroid removal, or any form of pelvic surgery, this episode gives you compassionate, practical tools to help your body heal — not just now, but for the long-term.

       - Why your post-op plan is more important than ever (and how to actually follow it)

       - How to reconnect with your breath and pelvic floor safely and gently

       - The power of scar tissue release and why it matters

       - How to honour the emotional impact of surgery (even when no one else talks about it)

       - Why healing isn’t linear — and how to adapt your expectations without guilt

💌 Whether you're 6 days or 6 months post-op — it's never too late to give your body the restoration it deserves.

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In this episode of The Pelvic Floor Connection, I'm talking to you, if you are preparing for gynaecological surgery, or know someone who is. 

If you’re waiting for a date, feeling anxious, or unsure what you should be doing in the lead-up to your operation, this is essential listening.

I explore why pre-op preparation is so important and why it’s often overlooked. I explain how to become your own best advocate within a strained medical system, when it comes to really healing well, managing pressure in the body, and supporting recovery through breath work and movement.

This episode walks you through key questions to ask your consultant in advance of your surgery, how to prepare for the days and weeks after surgery, and why treating your recovery like a “fourth trimester” can make all the difference. You’ll also learn the importance of understanding your breathing mechanics, how your pelvic floor works under load, and why cues like “exhale on the effort” can be incredibly protective — both in the operating theatre and beyond.

If you're heading into surgery (or supporting someone who is), this episode will help you feel more informed, empowered, and connected to your body through the entire process.

     👉🏼  Want personalised support before your surgery? Please contact me for a consultation 

     🔗  fitfannyadams.com/preop

     🌎 @FitFannyAdams

Are you doing loads of pelvic floor work but seeing little or no results? If you're obsessing over reps, constantly squeezing, or chasing a "bigger lift," this episode is for you.

Host Sarahjane West-Watson explores why less is more when it comes to pelvic floor health—and  how shifting your focus to quality over quantity can lead to better strength, function, and real, lasting results.

👉 In this episode, you’ll discover:
           ✅ Why overworking your pelvic floor can not give the results you expect
           ✅ The two common "types" of pelvic floor exercisers—are you a gripper or a doer?
           ✅ How to reconnect with your body and get stronger without strain

💡 Join the Movement!
🔹 Work with Sarahjane inside the MembersHub – weekly live and on-demand classes to strengthen your core and pelvic floor
🔹 Get hands-on support in 1:1 coaching – understand how to get your body working for YOU
🔹 Ready to take a deeper journey with your core and pelvic floor... Join Flourish, the 6 month mentorship to help you revive and thriv
🔹Stay connected! Contact me on Instagram for daily tips and insights

📩 Love the episode? Please take a moment to drop a rating and review where ever you listen to your podcast.Share your biggest takeaway and tag @fitfannyadams!

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things for your pelvic floor, but you’re still not seeing results? I hear this frustration all the time especially in chronic or complex pelvic floor and core issues.

In this episode, I break down exactly why traditional pelvic floor exercises might not be working for you—and what to do instead.

I’ll also share insights from the women who’ve seen real, lasting improvements with more holistic smaller shifts, that together make all the difference for them! Most often, when pelvic floor and core issues are long standing, complex or just become a conversaton youre fed up with having, its time to REALLY change your strategy!  

✅ Why standard pelvic floor exercises might not be enough
✅ The key habits of women who see real, lasting change
✅ How digging deeper than just the pelvic floor create the shifts in action that have been missing
✅ Why a holistic approach is the missing piece in pelvic floor restoration

🔗 Join me inside of Flourish: Revive & Thrive 6 Month Mentorship www.FitFannyAdams.com/FLOURISHME
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🔗 Drop me an email and tell me why you are teetering on the edge of signing up [email protected]

💡 If this episode resonated with you, take action today! Start by looking at your current pelvic floor routine—what’s working, and what’s not? Let’s rethink it together.
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Let’s break the silence and take the shame out of pelvic health together! 💪🎧

Todays episode is all about learning how to prioritise what truly matters, identifying your "glass balls" in life, and making choices that allow you to thrive rather than just survive. If you’ve ever felt like you’re swimming against the tide—whether in midlife, menopause, or just everyday life—this one’s for you.

Plus, I’m thrilled to introduce my upcoming Flourish Transformation Program—a deeper mentorship designed to help you realign with your body, reclaim your energy, and truly thrive.

In This Episode, I explore:
✅ How to recognise what truly matters in your life—and what you can let go of
✅ Why self-care isn’t selfish but essential
✅ The importance of adjusting your movement and exercise to support you through change, instead of being another chore!
✅ How the Flourish Transformation Program can help you reconnect with your body and mind

Want To Flourish With Me? :

           👉 Join the Flourish Transformation Program – Get on the waitlist and be the first to access this life-changing mentorship program! www.FitFannyAdams.com/FLOURISH
           👉 Join the Members Hub – Strengthen your core & pelvic floor with live and on-demand workouts: Sign up Here or Here for US folk
           👉 Connect with Me – I love hearing from you! @fitfannyadams

I appreciate that this personal reflection isn't for everyone, but if this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate & review on iTunes or your favuorite podcast platform—it helps others find the show and join our amazing community!

Are YOU ready to FLOURISH and become the strongest, most connected, and aligned version of yourself? 💪✨

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Key themes of todays episode:

• The link between the Pelvic Floor and the Back: Understand how the pelvic floor underpins and supports the sacrum, pelvis, and spine to provide stability and relieve pressure off all the nearby joints.
• Common Misconceptions: Why focusing solely on abdominal activation (like the Trans Abs), whilst ignoring your pelvic floor, might mean that you never get to the root of the issue.
• Real-Life Transformation: Hear how one client found instant relief by reactivating her pelvic floor and realigning her body’s biomechanics.
• Top Tips: Learn how to incorporate pelvic floor engagement into daily movements and core restoration exercises for long-term back pain relief.

Key Takeaways:

1. The pelvic floor acts as a stabilising force at the base of the spine, supporting the alignment of your lower back and pelvis, to spread biomechanics loads!.
2. Grumbling long term back pain may persist if the pelvic floor isn’t properly engaged during rehabilitation efforts.
3. Activating the pelvic floor is crucial to breathing mechanics, spinal stability, and overall movement patterns.

And Those Links:

• www.FitFannyAdams.com/COACHING to learn more about my 2025 Coaching Program launching in January!
• Transform Your Core: Access Sarahjane’s 6-week on-demand program to restore pelvic floor function, improve core strength, and support your back health. www.FitFannyAdams.com/SelfPacedTransform

Connect with Sarahjane:

• Website: FitFannyAdams.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @FitFannyAdams

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