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Somatic sex educator and author Mangala Holland joins Dr. Ginger Garner to explore the connection between pleasure, embodiment, and sexual confidence—especially in midlife.

With over 13 years of experience working with thousands of women worldwide, Mangala helps people reconnect with their bodies through trauma-informed, body-based practices. In this episode, she shares how burnout and disconnection led her to this work and why so many women are conditioned to override their body’s signals.

Together, they discuss how stress and nervous system overload can impact libido, why midlife can be a powerful time for sexual rediscovery, and how cultivating “orgasmic confidence” can help women reconnect with pleasure, voice, and vitality.

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Resources:

1. MangalaHolland.com
2. Free 3-part video series: From Shut Down to Sensual Satisfaction
3. Book: Orgasms Made Easy: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Pleasure, Sexual Confidence and Female Orgasms
4. Instagram @MangalaHolland
5. Facebook: Mangala Holland
6. LinkedIn: Mangala Holland

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Endometriosis doesn’t only affect reproductive organs — it can also invade the bowel, causing severe pain that is often misdiagnosed for years.

In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with colorectal surgeon Dr. Vincent Obias, a specialist in deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowel. They discuss the symptoms that often get dismissed as IBS, why bowel endometriosis is frequently missed, and how multidisciplinary care and advanced robotic surgery can transform outcomes for patients.

If you’ve experienced painful bowel movements during your period, deep pelvic pain, or pain with intercourse, this episode sheds light on symptoms many women are told to ignore — and what real solutions can look like.

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Resources:

1. WashingtonEndometriosis.com
2. IG @vincentobiasmd & @endo_surgeons
3. Media Inquiries: [email protected]

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What if your body didn’t need to be fixed — just understood?

In this episode, Dr. Ginger is joined by Sarah Highland, a pelvic floor occupational therapist and sexuality counselor, and Dr. Laura Ross, a pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality counselor, for a powerful conversation about pain with sex, gender-affirming care, and what it truly means to feel safe in your body.

Together, they explore how trauma, identity, and lived experience shape the way we experience our bodies and our sexuality. You’ll hear how pelvic health care can be adapted for people across the gender spectrum, why consent and choice are essential in healing, and how redefining what sex and pleasure can be creates space for less pain and more connection.

Whether you’re navigating pelvic pain, exploring your identity, or simply wanting more compassionate, inclusive care, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope.

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Resources:

1. www.pelvicfloorandmore.com
2. Sarah’s IG: @pelvicfloorandmore
3. https://groovephwellness.com/
4. Laura’s IG: @groovephwellness 
5. Pelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certificate Program

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In Part 2, Dr. Ginger Garner continues the conversation with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT, diving into pleasure, intimacy, and healing beyond pain.

This episode explores alternative pleasure pathways, why penetration is not required for satisfying intimacy, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help people safely reconnect with their bodies after pain, trauma, or hormonal changes. Dr. Jeffcoat shares practical guidance on tools like lubricants, dilators, and vibrators, along with compassionate advice for partner communication, boundaries, and rebuilding trust in the body.

Hopeful, affirming, and deeply practical—this conversation reminds listeners that pleasure is possible, healing is real, and pain is not something you have to live with.

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Resources:

1. 20% OFF Discount to Heather’s PDF download of her book! Code: Ginger20
2. FeminaPT.com (Women’s Health services)
3. FusionWellnessPT.com (Male pelvic health and gender health services)
4. Ohnut - depth limiter
5. aptapelvichealth.org
6. Pelvicpain.org
7. IG: @Dr.HeatherJeffcoat @FeminaPT
8. Heather’s YouTube Channel

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What does it really mean when your doctor says your labs are “normal” — but you still don’t feel well?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre (Dr. E) to explore medical gaslighting, why so many patients feel dismissed in healthcare, and how to navigate the system without losing your voice or your power.

Together, we discuss why women’s and minority population health symptoms are so often overlooked, how lab-based medicine can miss what’s happening in your body, and what you can do when your lived experience doesn’t match your test results. You’ll also learn how to describe your symptoms more effectively, when to seek out other specialists, and how to build a healthcare team that truly supports your whole-body health.

If you’ve ever walked out of an appointment feeling unheard, confused, or doubting yourself, this episode is for you.

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Resources:

1. Instagram: @drefratlamandre
2. Dr. E’s Facebook
3. YouTube @DrEfratLaMandre
4. drefratlamandre.com
5. LinkedIn - Efrat LaMandre
6. Tiktok @drefratlamandre
7. Twitter @DrEfratLamandre

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Ginger continues her discussion with Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, diving deeper into what it really takes to talk about sex in ways that feel safe, honest, and human.

Together, they explore how curiosity can replace shame, why language matters in sexual health conversations, and how creative approaches to education can open doors that traditional models often close. Heather shares insights from her work in sexuality counseling, pelvic health education, and community-based sex education — offering practical wisdom for clinicians and listeners alike.

This episode is an invitation to keep the conversation going, question the scripts we were given, and make space for more compassionate, inclusive discussions about sex, bodies, and pleasure.

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Resources:

1. www.heatheredwardscreations.com 
2. www.vinoandvulvas.com
3. IG: @heatheredwardscreations
4. IG: @vinoandvulvas   
5. [email protected]
6. What Is Sex For Handout
7. Pelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certification for professionals
8. Pelvicsexcounseling.com

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Talking about sex doesn’t have to feel awkward or unsafe. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, for an open conversation about how we talk about sex, pleasure, bodies, and identity—and why creating safety around these conversations matters.

Together, they explore how curiosity, inclusive education, and compassion can support healing, challenge narrow definitions of sex, and expand what pleasure and intimacy can look like. This episode invites listeners to rethink what they’ve been taught, release performance pressure, and approach sexuality with more openness and humanity.

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Resources:

1. www.heatheredwardscreations.com 
2. www.vinoandvulvas.com
3. IG: @heatheredwardscreations
4. IG: @vinoandvulvas   
5. [email protected]
6. aasect.org
7. pelvicglobal.com
8. What Is Sex For Handout

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What if your pain isn’t “normal” — it’s been misunderstood?

In this episode, Dr. Ginger sits down with Dr. Madhu Bagaria, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in complex endometriosis, to talk about what really happens when pelvic pain goes undiagnosed, dismissed, or minimized. Together, they explore why endometriosis is so often missed, how it can affect everything from daily function to fertility, and what patients need to know when seeking answers.

Dr. Bagaria shares how careful listening, individualized care, and specialized surgical treatment can change the trajectory of someone’s life — not just their symptoms. You’ll also learn what signs to look for, when to seek a specialist, and why your lived experience matters just as much as any test or scan.

If you’ve been living with unexplained pelvic pain, infertility, or years of uncertainty, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

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Resources:

1. Meet Dr. Madhu Bagaria
2. IG: DoctorBagaria
3. Ask an Endo Surgeon | Introducing Dr. Madhu Bagaria (Background & Approach to Care)
4. Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine
5. Tiktok: Bagaria.Endometriosis
6. Nancy’s Nook

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Men’s sexual health is often misunderstood and reduced to quick fixes. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with Dr. Ümit Erkut, physiotherapist, osteopath, and Assistant Professor, about a whole-body approach to male sexual dysfunction.

They explore premature ejaculation through the lens of pelvic floor function, breathing, nervous system regulation, and learned patterns—and why these concerns are both common and treatable. Dr. Erkut shares how physiotherapy-based care, education, and awareness can help men regain control without shame or blame.

This conversation expands what’s possible in men’s sexual health by shifting the focus from symptom management to understanding and agency.

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Read the blog post here!

Resources:

1. IG: osteopati_istanbul
2. Men’s Health Physiotherapy Association of Turkey
3. YouTube
4. Dr. Erkut’s study publication

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What if your desire isn’t broken — it’s just been misunderstood?

 In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and author of Becoming Cliterate, to talk about women’s pleasure, desire, and the science behind feeling truly connected to your body.

They explore why so many women feel disconnected from sex, how shame and stress impact desire, and what it really takes to feel safe, present, and fulfilled in intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered why pleasure feels out of reach or why your body doesn’t respond the way you expect, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and empowered.

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Read the blog post here!

Resources:

1. DrLaurieMintz.com
2. Dr. Mintz’s TEDx Talk
3. Apply to be a Guest on Laurie’s Sex Advice Podcast 
4. A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex Book 
5. Becoming Cliterate Book

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