Episode 5: Things My Mom’s Generation Never Talked About… Until Now (featuring The Vagina Whisperer)

Is That Normal? What Every Woman Should Know About Her Body (with Dr. Sara Reardon)Today’s episode is one that’s equal parts eye-opening, helpful, and honestly… a little funny too.We’re joined by Sara Reardon, board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist also known as The Vagina Whisperer on social media.If you’ve ever wondered things like…👉 “Is this normal after having kids?”👉 “Should I just live with this?”This episode is for you.We talk about the things so many women experience but don’t always talk about and break it all down in a way that feels approachable, empowering, and even a little fun.And of course… we bring my mom into the conversation for some generational perspective which makes for some really good laughs.😂 In This Episode, We Talk About:What pelvic floor therapy actually is (and why moms should care)The things women experience after having kids that are often labeled “normal”… but don’t have to beThe question everyone is thinking: Is it normal to pee when you sneeze or jump?Common postpartum issues that are actually easier to fix than you thinkWhy previous generations didn’t talk about women’s bodies—and how that’s changingWhat it was like for Sara to step into this field (and her mom’s reaction 👀)The most common question women feel embarrassed to ask—but shouldn’t👯‍♀️ Generational PerspectiveWe also dive into the differences between how women approached postpartum recovery in the past vs today.Including:What my mom experienced after having kids (and what she wasn’t told)How access to resources has changed for women today🧠 Practical TakeawaysSara shares simple, actionable tips you can start today:2–3 things you can do right now to support your pelvic healthWhen it’s time to see a pelvic floor therapistHow to better understand what your body is telling you💬 Listener QuestionsWe also answer questions from our audience, including:How to support your pelvic floor while trying to conceive or during pregnancyWhen to start pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy (and if it’s ever too late)Thoughts on trending treatments and proceduresHow to tell if you may have diastasis recti✨ Haute Mama Q&ATo wrap things up, we lighten it up with a few fun questions:What made your childhood feel special—and what you carry into motherhood nowSomething you’ve never told your mom 👀💛 Connect with SaraYou can follow Sara Reardon on Instagram at @the.vagina.whisper for more education, tips, and resources.Use code: HauteMama for 30 days free to the V-Hive App (instead of the standard 7 days trial).💫 Final ThoughtYou deserve to feel good in your body—and to understand what’s happening in it.And sometimes, the things we’ve been told are “just part of motherhood”… don’t actually have to be.If you loved this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a friend who needs to hear it.And as always…✨ The amount of joy you experience in life is often the joy you choose to see. So go soak up those little moments and keep showing up as the Haute Mama you truly are.