{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Other Side of the Studio","title":"Beyond the Kegel: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Wellness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2195,"description":"Introduction:Lauren McLaughlin discusses the importance of the episode topic - pelvic floor health.\nGuest introduction: Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, a physical therapist with over 38 years of experience, specializing in the pelvic floor for 26 years.\nHighlight of Ingrid's achievements including mentoring and co-directing at Duke University.\nDiscussion about Ingrid's book \"The Musculoskeletal Mystery\" - a resource on pelvic floor health.\nDiscussion Points:Welcoming Ingrid and emphasizing the significance of talking about pelvic floor health.\nThe increasing number of women disclosing discomfort during sex and the need for more awareness.\nThere is societal hesitation in discussing pelvic floor issues.\nIngrid sheds light on the staggering statistic that one in three women in the U.S. suffer from these issues.\nThe evolution of conversations about pelvic floor health over the years.\nThe emergence and spread of pelvic health awareness in the United States compared to Europe and Australia.\nThe importance of research and the lag in evidence-based treatments.\nThe impact of social media: both positive in spreading awareness and negative in promoting misinformation.\nCriticism of devices and products that make unrealistic promises about curing incontinence.\nThe importance of self-care and personal understanding in pelvic floor health.\nKey Takeaways:The dangers of seeking quick fixes for pelvic health problems.\nThe myth surrounding Kegels and the need to understand pelvic floor contractions and relaxations.\nAddressing the issue of incontinence and the significance of performing the right exercises.\nEmphasizing functional exercises that mimic everyday activities.\nIngrid's book's approach to helping individuals identify and rectify their pelvic floor issues.\nThe interconnectedness of the body, where other muscular issues can impact pelvic floor health.\nThe relationship between the psoas muscle, which holds many emotions, and the pelvic floor.\nUnderstanding the core as not just the abs...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/W9k-lU74CENjPWAWc4zbiJL5YMWRr8Z9cQEWe15qXWE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0ODAzLzE2OTQ3/MTU1OTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}