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Talking about pelvic floor health with tips for being a better advocate for your own healthcare with Heather Jeffcoat, DPT.

Show Highlights

Stephanie questions why traditional healthcare does not have a better grasp of healthy relating.

Heather explains what the pelvic floor muscles do, what symptoms to look for when there are issues and how to strengthen these muscles.

Stephanie and Heather talk about how healthcare professionals can be more inclusive to all genders.

Resources Mentioned

Heather Jeffcoat’s book, Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve

Follow Heather on Instagram at @theladypartspt

Heather’s Physical Therapy Clinics:
Fusion Wellness
Femina PT

Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest

I met Heather though Nurse Jadah Chatterjee.  We have been working together for years but this was the first time we met. I am impressed with Heather’s passion and knowledge for all things related to pelvic floor health. I appreciate her willingness for continued learning in her field to offer the best care and pelvic floor information. –  Stephanie Michele

Social Challenge of the Week

Keep a Human Encounters Journal –  For every daily human encounter record the following in your journal:

1. Name or description of person:  (Example: Sam, Barista, UPS man, etc)
2. What was special about the encounter?
3. How did you feel after the encounter was over?
4. Why do you believe you felt that way?

Purpose of this exercise:

• To get a better sense of your relational needs and wants
• To appreciate your interdependence with people you encounter regularly.
• To experience yourself being more present with other people.

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