Episode 13: Understanding Stress and its Impact on the Pelvic Floor
In this episode, I dive into the concept of stress and its profound influence on the pelvic floor. Stress, an inevitable aspect of life, triggers various bodily reactions, some of which can significantly affect our pelvic health.
I cover:
what IS stress
what happens in our body when we are faced with a stressful situation
the impact of stress on our pelvic health
how we can check in on our body to see where we are holding stress
3 tips to manage stress and decrease pelvic floor symptoms
Plus, I share one EASY evidence-based way to decrease stress in your body - you just need five minutes per day.
*To learn more about good bladder + bowel habits, check out Episode 7 and Episode 9!
Thanks for listening!
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