The Mind, the Body, and the Breath: Pelvic Floor Health Clarified by Dr. Nicole Fleischmann

Want to demystify the mysteries of the pelvic floor? Look no further than the wisdom and experience of our guest, Dr. Nicole Fleischmann, who is board-certified in urology, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Reconstructive Surgery. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, where she graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Fleischmann completed her surgery and urology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and continued her training in a fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.She is passionate about practicing an integrative approach to urogynecology, correcting the pervasive, unconscious, and paradoxical behaviors that can turn into the structural problems and bothersome symptoms that prompt women to seek care. She is the author of the new book “The Second Mouth,”, which addresses the powerful mind-body connection in functional urology.Dr. Fleischmann serves as Director of FPMRS at White Plains Hospital Center, where she has been in clinical practice for the last 25 years. She holds an active appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Assistant Clinical Professor of Gynecology and Urology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Additionally, she is a member of the American Urologic Association and Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU). Dr. Fleischmann is the author of several research publications and presentations. She lives and practices in New York.In this episode, learn to:🚺 Properly "sniff" to engage the pelvic floor.🚺 Avoid clenching or sucking in the abdomen, as this can damage the pelvic floor.🚺 Adopt the proper "toilet posture" with a straight back and leaning forward while releasing the abdomen.🚺 Manage your stress and anxiety for healthy organs.🚺 Seek the right help for pelvic dysfunction.🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell☕️ Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters.