The Educate & Empower Podcast

In this solo episode, Bec opens up about her own experience living with anxiety while drawing on her clinical knowledge to explore one of the most common yet misunderstood health challenges affecting women today.Anxiety can impact anyone, but despite how common it is, many people still experience shame, stigma, and misunderstanding around both anxiety itself and the use of medication to support mental health. In this honest and compassionate conversation, Bec explores what anxiety really is, how it can show up in daily life, and why understanding the root causes is so important.Throughout the episode, Bec discusses:What anxiety is and how it affects the mind and bodyThe shame and stigma often associated with anxiety and anxiety medicationThe many ways anxiety can present, including symptoms that may not be immediately recognised as anxietyCommon causes and contributors to anxietyThe difference between situational anxiety and anxiety driven by underlying biochemical factorsPractical strategies that may help reduce and manage anxietyEveryday triggers that can worsen anxiety symptomsThe critical role sleep plays in supporting mental wellbeing and reducing anxietyWhether you've experienced anxiety yourself, support someone who has, or simply want to better understand the condition, this episode offers practical insights, reassurance, and a reminder that you're not alone.This is an honest conversation about anxiety, healing, and the importance of seeking support without shame.

Pelvic floor health is something many women don't think about, until something goes wrong. Yet these muscles play a vital role in bladder and bowel function, core stability, sexual health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and healthy ageing.In this episode, Bec is joined by Grace Gillett from Deniliquin Pelvic Physio to unpack the often misunderstood world of pelvic floor health and why it matters through every stage of a woman's life.Together, they explore what the pelvic floor actually is, why pelvic floor dysfunction is so common, and the stigma that often prevents women from seeking support. Grace shares practical insights into common postpartum mistakes, the everyday habits that can impact pelvic floor function, and whether Kegels are really the solution they're often made out to be.The conversation also delves into prolapse, the changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause, and some of the biggest myths surrounding pelvic floor health.Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, experiencing changes during menopause, or simply wanting to better understand your body, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.

In this episode, Bec sits down with Benita to explore the often-overlooked concept of matrescence; the profound physical, emotional, psychological, social, and identity transformation that occurs when a woman becomes a mother.Together, they unpack why understanding matrescence can be so empowering for women, why motherhood can feel unexpectedly overwhelming, and the common experience of feeling like you've "lost yourself" after having children. They also discuss how to differentiate between the normal challenges of matrescence and signs of postnatal depression or anxiety, highlighting the importance of awareness and seeking support when needed.A compassionate and thought-provoking conversation for anyone navigating, witnessing, or supporting the journey into motherhood.Pre-order Seen Again - Benita Bensch here:https://benitabensch.com/seen-again-bookFind Benita on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/benitabensch/

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome was recently renamed PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. But what does this mean? Join Bec as she dives into why the name has been changed and what this means for people living with PMOS moving forward.

In this episode, Bec sits down with Chloe Stubberfield - The Which Doctor, to explore the role acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can play in supporting and optimising women’s hormones.Together, they unpack the differences between Chinese medicine and Western medicine perspectives and how the two approaches can work alongside each other to provide more holistic and individualised care for women.This episode is an insightful and empowering conversation for any woman wanting to better understand her body, support her hormones more holistically, and feel more connected to her health journey.

In this episode of The Educate & Empower Podcast, Bec sits down for a solo chat and debrief on everything she learned and had affirmed at a recent conference she attended around women's health.In the episode Bec shares information around:Contraception options and their effectivenessPCOSIVF & Egg FreezingWomen’s Mental Health & HormonesBreast CancerHeart disease in womenNo matter which season of life you're in, this is an important episode for all women to listen to.