In this episode of The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, we are joined by Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Erica Azzaretto (who was also on the second episode), to discuss the relationship between constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction. We talk about what constipation really is, why chronic constipation can contribute to pelvic pain, what we can do to combat constipation, the role that stress and anxiety plays in chronic constipation, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can really help people who suffer from constipation, even if they do not present typical "pelvic pain" symptoms.

Erica's Contact Information:

Personal - [email protected]

work - [email protected]

instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pelvistothepeople/?hl=en

Recommended Probiotic:

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Mercola-Complete-Probiotics-Women/dp/B077XQCCHH/ref=sr_1_sc_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538672004&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=dr%2Bmercola%2Bprobioic&th=1

Recommended Magnesiums:

https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Calcium-Magnesium-Complex-360-Count/dp/B001IKCE5K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1538672188&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=country+life+magnesium&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Aerobic-Life-Digestive-Cleanser-Capsules/dp/B00028OVXM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538672202&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=mag+07&psc=1&smid=A1MO67F78MFP1U

Food Combining Blog Post:

https://www.hannahmatluck.com/lifestyle/2018/4/15/foodcombining101

Aviva Romm's Website:

https://avivaromm.com/

The Gut Digest Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thegutdigest/

In this episode of the Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, a 27 year old named Abby shares her story with chronic pelvic pain. Abby discusses her history of digestive issues, recurrent vaginal infections, finding the right team of doctors who could properly solve her issues, and the self-blame, self-shame and identity crisis that came from living with chronic pelvic pain.

Through patience, perseverance, advocacy, research, and trial and error, Abby was finally able to heal her pelvic pain and return to a life filled with health, happiness, love and success.

In this episode of the Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, a 27 year old named Abby shares her story with chronic pelvic pain. Abby discusses her history of digestive issues, recurrent vaginal infections, finding the right team of doctors who could properly solve her issues, and the self-blame, self-shame and identity crisis that came from living with chronic pelvic pain.

Through patience, perseverance, advocacy, research, and trial and error, Abby was finally able to heal her pelvic pain and return to a life filled with health, happiness, love and success.

In this episode of The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, Meghan Lynch, a yoga teacher who works with many pre and post natal women, and, who is also a doula, discusses with us how yoga can be used to help the pelvic floor, to both relax the muscles when need be, and strengthen the muscles when need be. We talk about how yoga can help with those who have chronic pelvic pain, and how it can also help pre and post natal women, in order to both prepare for pregnancy, and heel after pregnancy.

We also talk about the important role that yoga plays in meditation, deep relaxation and stress reduction techniques, in order to combat the cycle of anxiety and depression associated with chronic pain. Lastly, we delve into the chakras, and what our pain can tell us on more energetic levels within our body.

This episode is concluded with an amazing guided breathing exercise that you can carry with you forever and use at any time of day, in order to help calm your brain and nervous system down, ground your body, and consequently, help diminish the pain cycle.

In this episode of the Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, Carli Blau, otherwise known as "Sexdoccarli", a New York City based Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist, discusses her personal experience with endometriosis, pelvic pain, and IVF and how this translated into her career as Licensed Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist. Carli explains what Sex and Relationship therapy really is, who goes to sex and relationship therapy, and how she counsels her clients who have chronic pain, and of course, chronic pelvic pain. We also dive into other interesting and relevant topics, such as her social media presence and the female orgasm. This is an episode you do not want to miss!!

In this episode of The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, a woman named Laura discusses her experience with diagnosing, treating, and healing her chronic pelvic pain. Laura's symptoms present primary as bladder frequency, urgency and pressure. She walks us through her entire journey, from the onset of her symptoms, to the challenge of finding the right team of doctors, to figuring out the best way to properly articulate the issues she struggles with to her family and friends. She also discusses the insomnia she developed throughout this time, in addition to her own self-reflection on her career, her personal life and much more.

In this episode of The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, Dr. Sonia Bahlani, a New York based gynecologist who specializes in pelvic pain, discusses what pelvic pain is, how it can be treated both medically and holistically, and the importance of self-advocacy and seeking out help when you are in pain. This episode is filled with endless insight, wisdom and advice.

In this episode of The Women’s Pelvic Pain Podcast, my cousin, Katie Grossman, shares her story with the many health challenges she has faced throughout her life, including endometriosis, painful periods, digestive issues, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and much more, in addition to how her personal experience and self healing led her into into her career as an Ayurvedic Practitioner & Metabolic Specialist. Throughout this episode Katie shares endless tips on Ayurvedic ways to manage chronic pain, heal digestive issues, reduce inflammation and calm the nervous system.

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, a pelvic pain specialist at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in NYC. Dr. Ahmed is an osteopathic physician, board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. We discuss many components of pelvic pain, including the mind body connection, the stigma against pelvic pain, what Dr. Ahmed's practice entails and how she treats her patients.

In this episode of The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast, a close friend of mine, Julie, shares her story with pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis.