Pelvic Health: How to Get Fit on the Inside with Carol Clark and Sally Sheppard #8

“Two thirds of women will fix the problems if they just know where their pelvic floor is and start using it.”  Our pelvic health is not a taboo subject. It’s a vital part of our wellbeing at every stage of life, so why does it remain such a mysterious art to so many of us?In this episode of “Speaking of Women’s Health,” Marianne and Anjali welcome Carol Clark and Sally Shepherd, who lift the lid on what pelvic health actually is, revealing how the pelvic floor underpins our comfort and confidence.Tune in to discover practical, "invisible" steps you can take today and learn how collective knowledge-sharing is helping women across Dorset advocate for the care they deserve.🔑 Key Themes- Demystifying Pelvic Health and Understanding the Pelvic Floor- Stigma, Silence, and Cultural Barriers- Community Support and Education for the Next Generation- Nudges, Apps, and System‑Level Change🎯 Action Items for Listeners- Learn to find and use your pelvic floor muscles- Incorporate pelvic floor exercises into daily life, long term- Avoid habits that strain the pelvic floor- Use trusted digital tools like the NHS‑endorsed Squeezy app- Seek help if symptoms don’t improve- Open up conversations about pelvic health with other women- Visit the Women’s Health website for evidence-based health information. - Share the podcast and website with other women in the community. - Consider how to advocate for women’s health in your local area. - Encourage male family members and partners to learn about women’s health issues. 🔗 Connect with usCarol Clark , LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-clark-02b6a537/Sally Sheppard, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-sheppard-44b33716a/Marianne Storey, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-storey-46938435/Anjali Mavi, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-mavi-66a5a86/Dorset Women CIC Website:https://dorsetwomen.org.uk/Women’s Health Support in Dorset:https://ourdorset.org.uk/women/