#126: What You Really Need to Know About Pee Leaks, Prolapse & Your Pelvic Floor - with Jenn Lormand

Full show notes & Connect with Jenn here >>If you’ve ever leaked a little when you laugh, sneeze, or lift something heavy — or felt pressure “down there,” this episode is for you.Pelvic floor dysfunction affects over 52 million women in the U.S. alone. But most women don’t realize that’s what it is. They assume it’s just a normal part of getting older, or something that happens after kids or during workouts — and they quietly live with it. Pee pads get tossed in the shopping cart, and they try not to think about it.But here’s the truth: Any kind of leakage is a red flag.In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Lormand, a pelvic floor specialist, to discuss the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and what to do about it.What We Cover in This Episode:What prolapse actually is — and how it develops over timeHow perimenopause and menopause contribute to these problemsWhy Kegels and core bracing are not the answerWhy leaking during workouts, sneezing, or laughing is not normal — and why you shouldn't ignore itHow some simple, targeted exercises can help retrain and strengthen your pelvic floorBONUS: 5 tips to reduce your risk of bladder infections in midlifeSend me your thoughts 😃Support the showJoin my strength training membership > Learn to Lift with my 10-week program >Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula >Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>Let's connect!Instagram >Facebook >YouTube >My website >