Episode 1 - Intro: what is the pelvic floor?

Hey there! Welcome to the first episode of the Sex & Wellness podcast with me, Dr. Mary Grimberg. I am a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist. This initial episode will educate you on the foundations of pelvic health, why I am doing this podcast, and what to look forward to in the future. This is the groundwork of the future episodes so I hope you listen to it so that you get a good grasp of what we will be talking about in the next podcasts.Let’s discuss:00:10 – Introduction01:09 – Introduction about me and my work4:12 – Being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and how it led me to understanding the nervous system as to how it functions in response to a person’s overall health7:15 – What does the Nervous System have to do with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy11:09 – Healing when looking at our overall lifestyle12:44 – What is the Pelvic Floor and how regulating our nervous system helps this area of our body16:08 – Why I wanted to start this podcastWant support for perimenopause that goes beyond hormones?Whether you (or your clients) are taking HRT but still having symptoms, not ready for it, or can’t tolerate it...there’s more we can do.I’ll be sharing practical tools from a movement and rehab perspective, focusing on the nervous system, fascia, lymph, viscera, and musculoskeletal system.If you want updates on workshops, resources, and strategies to support this phase of life more fully, would love you to join my email list.Subscribe to my email list hereI’ll see you in 2 weeks!PS:If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out the form here.