Episode 1: Who We Are, How We Work, and What People Get Wrong

Everyone talks about sex, but few talk about what really happens beneath the surface — inyour body, your nervous system, and your relationships. In this debut episode, Dr. RebeccaHoward Eudy (Boston-based sex and couples therapist) and Dr. Alex DiGrado (pelvic floorphysical therapist in Melrose, MA) open up about their paths into two of the most misunderstoodfields in healthcare.From navigating shame and cultural taboos to redefining what sex actually means, Rebeccaand Alex unpack the real conversations they have every day with clients — and why curiosity,safety, and humor matter as much as anatomy. Whether you’re a therapist, a new parent, or justpelvic-floor-curious, this episode gets you under the hood of intimacy, connection, and bodyawareness.What You’ll Learn:Why most therapists and doctors aren’t trained to talk about sex — and why that mattersThe biggest misconceptions about sex therapy and pelvic floor PTHow to expand your definition of sex beyond “intercourse”Why “just do your Kegels” can actually make things worseThe surprising overlap between emotional and physical safety — and what it means fordesireTune in if you’ve ever thought:“I want to feel more connected to my body or partner, but I don’t know where to start.“What actually happens in pelvic floor PT or sex therapy?”“Why does sex feel different after kids, stress, or trauma?”ResourcesThe Postpartum Essentials Virtual courseSex After Baby Mini-CourseFind a pelvic floor PT: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryUnder the Hood Newsletter (Boston Pelvic PT)Parents in Love Newsletter by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with Us:Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy → rebeccaeudy.com | Instagram @rebeccahowardeudyDr. Alex DiGrado → bostonpelvicpt.com | Instagram @bostonpelvicptJoin the Conversation:If this episode helped you see your body or relationship in a new light, share it with a friend ortag us on Instagram @underthehooddocs.Want more?Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and visit underthehoodpod.com for show notes,transcripts, and future episodes.Mixed & Edited by Next Day [email protected]