Pelvic Floor PTs with Anxiety: Embracing the Anxious and Awkward with Kay Mastrocola, PT, DPT

Becoming a pelvic floor PT isn’t just about learning how to treat, it’s also about learning to embrace the awkward and anxious as well. Welcome Kay Mastrocola to The Pelvic Freak Show! Kay is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and mental health meme maker. With over 32,000 followers she bridges the gap between higher education and healthcare by making light of all of the anxious, awkward and inbetweens. Her humor, vulnerability and honesty has brought her to local, state and national stages and now to our podcast. In this episode, we discuss the debate between APTA vs. Herman & Wallace courses, what “gold standard” education even means in our field, and common mental health barriers we face as PTs (like burnout and imposter syndrome). Of course we share our favorite awkward and anxious moments we’ve faced as PTs as well. Tune in if any of this intrigues you, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the professional path of pelvic health PT, or even if you’re also just a little neurospicy like the rest of us.xoxo, hannah, amanda, kayHave a question or story? Submit to the link below!https://linktr.ee/thepelvicfreakshowLearn how to have EVIDENCE BASED amazing orgasms with OMGYES:https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/6324083/1463336/17315Follow us on instagram!The Pelvic Freak Show: https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicfreakshow/Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmeyyerr/Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandaneript/Kay (aka DPTs with Anxiety): https://www.instagram.com/dpts_with_anxiety/Check out our Pelvic Freak Merch at the link below!!https://www.thepelvicfreakshow.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, everyone’s body is unique. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or starting a new treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a patient-provider relationship. We’re here to inform, entertain, and share our experiences—but not to replace your doctor!