652: From Leaks to Libido: The Hidden Impact Of A Weak Pelvic Floor On Women’s Health with Dr. Sara Reardon

1 in 3 women experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their lives. And if you’ve gone through pregnancy, menopause, or recent weight gain, this risk is even greater. So what can you do about it? Sadly, most doctors will tell you pelvic floor problems like leakage and pain with intercourse are just a normal part of aging . When in reality, there are tools that can help you take back your pelvic floor health and feel confident in your body at any age! Pelvic floor physical therapist and expert in the field Dr. Sara Reardon joins the podcast today to shed light on the importance of pelvic floor health and how to prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues at every stage of life. We’re covering it all, from addressing potential pelvic floor problems to offering practical advice for improving your pelvic floor ASAP. Tune in and learn how to confidently prioritize your care… down there! Dr. Sara Reardon Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience. She works with patients to help them prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues, including urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse, and discomfort during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Dr. Sara is the founder of The V-Hive, an online, on-demand pelvic floor fitness platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. IN THIS EPISODE Re-educating ourselves on the importance of pelvic floor health Raising awareness about the pelvic floor and what it does Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction The benefits of seeking guidance from a pelvic floor therapist Lifestyle adjustments for a stronger pelvic floor Understanding how your hormones fluctuate during your cycle Easy ways to improve your pelvic floor strength immediately About Dr. Sara’s new book, Floored QUOTES “This is amazing to be able to help other people better understand their bodies and to help them with these kind of embarrassing, intimate issues they didn't even know they could get help for.” “I'm just so grateful that I've had this knowledge, and I want everyone to have this knowledge and awareness of how to take care of our bodies.” “50% of women over the age of 65 leak urine. So we're living until we're 80 and half of us are gonna be in pads or diapers. I just think there's so much potential to change that statistic for the better.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Pre-order Dr. Sara’s book: Floored Dr. Sara’s Website Dr Sara’s Socials: Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube The Perimenopause Revolution + $500 bonus → drmariza.com/book Just Thrive Website: ⁠⁠GET 20% off sitewide with code: DRMARIZA RELATED EPISODES #634: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Leaky Bladder, UTIs, Low Libido and the Many Benefits of Orgasms with Dr. Rena Malik #570: Is This Normal? Peeing Your Pants, Painful Sex and Pelvic Pain + How to Optimize Your Pelvic Floor in Midlife with Dr. Sara Reardon #420: Owning Your Pelvic Power and Healing from Chronic Pelvic Pain with Isa Herrera #331: How Pelvic Floor Affects Our Overall Health with Erica Ziel