#19 Confronting the Past: A Historical Look at Sexual Pain with Molly Bachmann, DPT

"We must acknowledge the history of mistrust in women's healthcare to break free from its chains and build a future of empowerment and equality." We have reached the finale of season one and are looking to the past to understand where we are today. *** TRIGGER WARNING EPISODE **** Today's guest is Molly Bachmann, DPT, a colleague of mine here at PHRC, incredible human and so passionate about the work we do. Molly shares with us an essay written by Hannah Srajer, a PhD student in history at Yale University and received the Louis Pelzer Memorial Award for 2022 for her brilliant work on the history of vaginismus. Read the article here! While this episode may stir up feelings of unease in many, it is so important to understand where our medical system and society began rooting its understanding about female sexual pain. To all people who suffer from pelvic pain, and have been dismissed, gaslight, are still struggling, or have found your answers, this episode is for you. ************************************* About Molly: Molly Bachmann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation, Birth Doula, Faculty member at University of Pittsburgh and Research Coordinator at USC in the Applied Movement and Pain Laboratory at University of Southern California. She attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Ballet Performance and Global Health. After studying public health in India, China, and South Africa, she worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone during the Ebola crisis. Molly has also spent many summers teaching English, dance, and art at the American School in Switzerland. Molly graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she was President of her class. Molly has worked in orthopedics and pelvic health since graduating, has traveled to Kenya Medical Training College in 2022 to train new Pelvic Health Physios, and is a part of the mentor team at PHRC. She loves helping patients across the gender spectrum reach their goals, teaching all about pelvic health and is excited to now be offering services in Ohio. ****************************************** Thank you again for joining us, please share, rate, and review. We will be taking a break and will be announcing some exciting news in the near future. We will be back with more episodes and conversations for you soon! If you or someone you know is impacted by endometriosis, we invite you to join the iCareBetter community and take action today: Subscribe: Subscribe to "iCareBetter: Endo Unplugged" on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on the latest episodes, stories, and expert insights. Share Your Story: Your story matters! Share your personal journey with endometriosis and help inspire others. Connect with us on our website or social media platforms to share your experiences. Spread Awareness: Be an advocate for endometriosis awareness. Share episodes of "iCareBetter: Endo Unplugged" with your friends, family, and healthcare providers to increase understanding and promote empathy. Seek Support: Connect with others who understand your experiences. Join online support groups, participate in local endometriosis events, and find resources that can provide the support you need. ***************** iCareBetter Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.iCareBetter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@iCareBetter⁠ Youtube: ⁠@iCareBetter⁠ Facebook: ⁠@iCareBetter⁠ Twitter: ⁠@iCareBetter⁠ Jandra Mueller, DPT, MS Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pelvicpainrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@pelvichealth⁠//⁠@pelvichealthsd⁠ Youtube: ⁠@PelvicHealth⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠@pelvicpainrehab⁠ Facebook: ⁠@pelvicpainphysicaltherapy *Please note that the information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Consult with your healthcare provider for personalized guidance and treatment options specific to your situation.*