Shedding Shame & Increasing Intimacy with Heather Florio

Send us Fan MailPelvic and sexual health are still treated as taboo - but that silence comes at a cost.In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and leading voice in women’s health advocacy, to break down the stigma surrounding pelvic pain, intimacy, and body awareness. Heather shares her personal journey with endometriosis, the impact of shame and medical gaslighting, and why sexual health must be part of the conversation—not an afterthought.Together, they explore the powerful connections between stress, the nervous system, and pelvic symptoms, while offering practical ways to reconnect with your body and reclaim your sense of agency.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, disconnected, or unsure where to start…this conversation is for you.Read the blog post here!Resources:DesertHarvest.comInstagram @hmflorio & @desertharvestaloeveraAPTA: Find a PTGrown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying HealthyVictorious Overcoming BreathBee BreathingPower Up Concert & Conference 2026 — Take The LeadConference Instagram @taketheleadwomenEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show