Episodes
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77: The Ultimate Lowdown: Final thoughts and Conclusions for Your Prolapse in this Season Finale
DESCRIPTION Welcome to the season finale of The Lowdown with Bravemumma, a community dedicated to supporting and empowering women living with pelvic organ prolapse. It's been an incredible journey this season, and in today's episode, we're going to take a look back at all the insightful...
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76: Revolutionising Pessaries: The Future of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Revealed - Find Out When You Can Try It, an update from REIA Health
DESCRIPTION If you're seeking help living with pelvic organ prolapse to manage your symptoms, look no further than this episode. Join us for this follow-up conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health. Listen to episode #22 with Kaitlyn for the first interview before this update:...
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75: Unlock Your Optimum Pelvic Health - Discover the Surprising Benefits of Pilates for Pelvic Organ Prolapse with the Founder of the Pilates Project
DESCRIPTION If you're seeking effective ways to enhance your pelvic health and reduce your prolapse symptoms, look no further than Pilates. Join us in this enlightening interview with Maghan from The Pilates Project as we delve into the unexpected advantages of Pilates for women facing pelvic…
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74:A Better Way to Support Your Pelvic Health: Lauren Flemming’s Journey with Prolapse and Hem Support Wear
DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around support garments for women living with pelvic organ prolapse. Our special guest Lauren Flemming is a mumma of two little 'kiddos' and after her personal struggles with prolapse decided to design her own support garment after being...
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73: Navigating Your Caesarean Birth: Expert Advice for an Empowered Birth Experience with Midwife and C-section Whisperer Leonie Rastas
DESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around Caesarean Awareness Month with our special guest Leonie Rastas, also known as the C-section whisperer. With her background in midwifery and having six children of her own born via C-section, Leonie is an expert in all things related...
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72: Is Building a Strong Booty the Secret to a Better Functioning Pelvic Floor and Prolapse Management? A Conversation with Hayley Wildsmith
DESCRIPTION In this week's episode of our podcast, we switch things up a little and bring back Season 1 guest, Hayley Wildsmith from Auckland Hypopressives. She shares her recent experience with pelvic organ prolapse surgery and talks about her latest creation, The Booty Kit, which focuses on…
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71: Healing from Cesarean Birth and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Expert Tips from SRC Support Garment Founder, Sinead O’Donovan
Description: In this episode, Steph and her guest, Sinead talk about the difficulties and hardships that women who have had cesarean section births can go through, as well as how to recover from them, and the risk factors that can lead to pelvic organ prolapse. Sinead discusses her own struggles...
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70: A Holistic Approach to Managing Your Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Breath-work and Nutrition with Benedicte Siva from Rock with Your POP
Description: In the episode, we discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach to one's health and being mindful of language when discussing pelvic organ prolapse. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:02:06) In today’s episode, Steph and Benedict discuss Benedict's journey as a Health Coach and mum...
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69: Mind-Body Connection and Healing, with Trauma-Informed Care for Prolapse with Dr. Sarah Woodward.
Description: Welcome to this week's conversations with to Dr. Sarah Woodward, a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, who works to break the taboo surrounding pelvic organ prolapse by providing women with the community and resources they need to overcome their condition and regain control of their lives....
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68: The Decision to Not Proceed with Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Insights and Experiences from Bravemumma
DESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where I'm sharing my personal experience with pelvic organ prolapse and the decision not to have surgery to 'fix' or repair the damage during childbirth. I start by letting you know some of the key medical professionals I've seen, the...
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67: Is Having Another Baby Possible After being diagnosed with Pelvic Organ Prolapse? with Lyz Evans and Kimmy Smith
NB: If you're not looking to have another baby, be sure to listen around 9 minutes in when Lyz shares something so valuable for everyone in this pelvic health space. DESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are talking about having another baby after you've been with...
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66: Healing Beyond the ’Fixes’: A Conversation with Dr. Bri and Kim Vopni on Pelvic Organ Prolapse and How To Maximise Your Wellbeing Journey
DESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are honored to bring you a conversation that is truly impactful. We have the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable women, Dr. Bri and Kim Vopni, who combined have spent over 30 years working with women living with prolapse....
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65: The Power of Healing: Embracing a New Mindset for Accepting Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:01:38) Welcome to this episode where we discuss the possibility of healing prolapse naturally. I invite you to approach this conversation with an open mind. I want to share my thoughts and experiences, and I hope you find them helpful. Storytime (00:01:38 - 00:03:52) I...
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64: Revealing the Surprising Results of My Birth Control Pill Experiment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms & The unexpected twist
Description: This episode has a surprising plot twist that I think everyone in the Bravemumma community can relate to, regardless of their interest in birth control pills. This episode is about empowerment, self-discovery, and healing. So if you're looking for inspiration and support in your own...
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63: How to Protect Your Pelvic Floor: Understanding the links between Prolapse and Alcohol Consumption.
Description Introduction (00:00 - 00:48) In this episode, we explore how alcohol consumption affects prolapse symptoms and how quitting alcohol can make a positive difference. I share my personal experience of dealing with a prolapse diagnosis and how alcohol became my way of coping. The Negative...
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62: Revamp Your Self-Care: A Sneak Peek into Season 3 of The Low Down with Bravemamma for Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Description Introduction (00:00-01:16) Join me, Steph Thompson, on a journey to learn about pelvic organ prolapse as we explore helpful information to support you, the listeners. Drawing from my personal experience with prolapse, I invite experts and guests to share their knowledge on the topic....
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61: The 3 best tips to support you living with POP, especially at this time of year 🎁
DESCRIPTION Are you wondering how you're going to manage your prolapse during this Festive Season? Here are 3 top tips to help you. If you're new here, a very warm welcome to you! We suggest you go back to episodes #8, #12, and #43. Click the link to join our free private Facebook support group…
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60: The number one thing we all can do today. From one mum to another find out how we can make birth better for all our girls, with Aminata Conteh-Biger
DESCRIPTION In today's Season 2 final we have saved one of the most impactful episodes until last for a reason. While we are on a break from the show, we want you to continue the great work of our community by supporting other mummy's around the globe. Without giving too much away, I can promise...
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59: Bonus: Why sexual health literacy is important living with pelvic organ prolapse and the practical ways you can get back to your ultimate sexual wellbeing, with Sexologist Chantelle Otten
DESCRIPTION Today we are sharing a sneaky bonus episode for Season Two. Initially, this episode was only going to our private Tips & Tricks for Women Living with POP - Facebook group. Then after listening through after production, I was like, how can I not share this with everyone who tunes into...
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58: Three Top Tips to Finding Joy and Becoming the Mum you Desire by Reawakening Your True Inner Self, with podcast host Melissa Clampitt
DESCRIPTION Today we have invited Melissa to come and share her top tips for feeling the best you can as a mum (and human). Melissa is the host of the Reawakened Mom podcast, which focuses on putting yourself back on that priority list as a mum because she wants to help us feel less alone. As a...
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57: How to manage pelvic organ prolapse and Lichen Sclerosus as a young woman, with Natashja Simone from ’Living with Prolapse U.K’.
DESCRIPTION In today's episode, our guest is one of the first women that we are speaking to who lives with pelvic organ prolapse and has not yet become a mum. That's right, Natashja was only 18 when she discovered that she had prolapse. Now, I don't want to give too much of her story away, but I…
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56: Women’s Health Week 2022 - Celebrating, Acknowledging and Talking about why focusing on our health is so important.
DESCRIPTION This special episode is to celebrate Jean Hailes - Women's Health Week 2022. We have flipped the mic and invited a new host to interview Steph Thompson - Bravemumma herself. While we know about Steph's journey after becoming a Mumma, today she shares intimate stories about how life…
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55: No two journeys to motherhood are the same. Find out how Mumma, Brooke and her husband welcomed a baby into their lives via adoption and what it means now for both families
*IMPORTANT NOTE This episode has been produced for the best sound quality possible. There were some recording issues which means you may hear a slight humming in the background. Because this episode is so important, we are sharing this interview via video on YouTube upon request. You can DM...
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54: How Marcia was able to finally recognise that menopause was the cause that changed her in ways she never thought and now she is rewriting her narrative towards health and wellness.
DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be energised by our amazing guest Marcia Lee. Marica is changing her narrative. She's now a host of the 'Cut the BS' podcast, which talks about your health, your choice - to enlighten, educate and elevate in regards to health and wellness. Marcia...
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53: LIVE Q&A - What is a Dynamic Disability and how does it impact women living with POP?
Today we talk about Dynamic Disability and understanding your own journey better, which could lead to being able to communicate your needs for better support. This is our final LIVE Q&A for Season 2. Our weekly interviews continue each Wednesday. Be sure to tune in next week if you'd like to hear...
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52: You’re not alone...find out what happened when women’s health perinatal physiotherapist - Kath Baquie discovered her own prolapse after childbirth.
DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from a Women's Health Physiotherapist, Kath Baquie. She is the mum of three daughters and shares her personal journey of discovering pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth. Kath also shares her tips on how to live the best life you can…
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51: LIVE Q&A - A step in the right direction
Today we talk about the new policy document to move away from 'Towards Normal Birth' which is what I would say led to my birth trauma and injuries. 'Connecting, Listening and Responding' is the new blueprint for action. While we can't fix or change childbirth overnight, this is positive to see…
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50: How to find what lights you up and feel like an awesome mum at the same time, with Rietta Boksha.
DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from amazing author and podcast co-host, Rietta Boksha. She is the mum of a wonderful young son and shares her personal reasons why after one baby, she knew her family was complete. Rietta also shares her journey about how she would have...
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49: Discover the top tips for having an empowering labor and delivery with The Vagina Blogger, April Davis.
DESCRIPTION What would you consider to be successful labor and delivery? Because we would all have our different views, thoughts, and opinions about childbirth. I'm guessing that you're here because you probably have more questions about this childbirth space than you've been able to find…
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48: Do you feel your birth was traumatic? Sandy Lowres shares her top tips to avoid trauma in your next birth.
DESCRIPTION We are going to continue to recognize and acknowledge birth trauma awareness week. Even though it's a designated one week out of the year, we feel that it's something that can continually be talked about 365 days of the year. Today on the show, you are going to hear from a beautiful...
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47: LIVE Q&A - It’s Okay Not to Be Okay - Are you tired of riding this rollercoaster?
Today we talk about the healing journey of a pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and how it's not linear. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show. Request to join the online free support group for...
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46: Can We Talk About This? (Of course we can) Speaking about birth and prolapse with Amber-Lee.
Today we are doing something a little bit different. We're switching it up. I'm on the other side of the microphone. Amber Lee from 'The Power of Birth' is interviewing me on her podcast called; Can We Talk About This? It's an amazing show that talks about all things, Women's Health, and the…
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45: How birth trauma survivor, April Hagan has come full circle to live a happy and fulfilling life, despite pelvic organ prolapse
DESCRIPTION Today, April Hagen is bringing you her journey that talks about her birth trauma for about a split second. And the reason why I'm sharing this with you is that she talks a lot about what happened next... I think it's important to know how women can work through this trauma space, and...
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44: LIVE Q&A - Where to From Here
How it started, where we are now, and where we are going in the future. Hear a little of our backstory and where we want to take you next on this prolapse journey. To celebrate 10K downloads, for the next 10 days you can receive $10 off our new Tips & Tricks for Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse...
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43: Are you new to prolapse and feeling lost? Start here with Dr Nidhi Sharma
DESCRIPTION I know that you are going to get so much from this episode today. I'm chatting with Dr Nidhi Sharma, who is a pelvic floor physiotherapist from New York. You'll love her honesty, her knowledge of the pelvic floor, and her clear and actionable steps that you can take right now to start...
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42: LIVE Q&A - Do We Just Have to Resign Ourselves to the Fact We Feel Broken with Prolapse?
Today we answer the question from one of our community members about how to live with prolapse now. Join the Tips & Tricks for Women Living with Prolapse Support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop/ NEW Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse eBook...
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41: Get Colour and Joy back into your (prolapsed) life with these positive tips from the host of ’Why Mum’s Don’t Jump’ Podcast, Helen Ledwick
DESCRIPTION Today we connect to chat with fellow podcaster and prolapsed Mumma, Helen Ledwick. She shares her journey with prolapse and how she's been able to move forward by talking with other women and finding connection and community via her podcast 'Why Mum's Don't Jump'. We have a serious…
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40: You no longer have to feel alone with incontinence. Find out when and where to get support to stop leaking.
DESCRIPTION We have been blessed to have a Nurse Continence Specialist join us for World Continence Week 2022. Janine is a Nurse Continence Specialist who unpacks what it means to be incontinent and how to move through that journey to becoming continent again. She shares some practical tips on...
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39: Everything you ever wanted to know about prolapse and why we currently can’t repair Levator Ani Avulsions, with specialist surgeon Dr. Ray Hodgson.
DESCRIPTION It's exciting to be bringing you something that we've never done before on the show, we're sharing a conversation I had with our very first male guest. I know this is women's health. I know this is our pelvic health space I think after a couple of minutes of listening, you're going to...
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38: LIVE Q&A - Should I Join a Prolapse Forum?
Today we answer this question from one of our community members, along with some tips and tricks to help manage online support groups. Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment at the bottom of this episode. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to...
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37: How To Manage the Complexities of a Prolapse Journey, with Tor Palfrey
DESCRIPTION In this conversation, you will hear the true and raw emotions that can come with traumatic birth and living with pelvic organ prolapse. Tor has a way of sharing her story that helps us feel less alone. She's been through many phases of a prolapse journey, including feeling better in...
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36: LIVE Q&A - Will My Prolapse Go Away On It’s Own?
Will My Prolapse Go Away? Today we answer this question, along with some tips and tricks to help with prolapse symptoms. Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment on this episode. Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short...
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35: Your Ultimate Pelvic Wellness Guide for Life, with Kim Viponi
DESCRIPTION We have coaching for learning, fitness, and life, but have you ever heard of a coach for your vagina? Today we talk with the Vagina Coach - Kim Viponi, who has been working in this pelvic health space for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of women (including herself) learn how…
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34: Top Tips To Feeling Better with Prolapse And Intimacy ~ Vanessa Tarfon
DESCRIPTION This is what I love most about podcasting because we can have our little earbuds in our ears and no one has a clue what we are actually listening to. Today we are chatting with Vanessa Tarfon, a qualified sex and intimacy therapist. If you are living with pelvic organ prolapse and/or...
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33: How To Parent Your Children To Set Them Up For Life, with Nellie Harden
DESCRIPTION I know, I get it. Using the words 'how to parent' in the heading could possibly put you off. We all feel like we’re constantly being told how to do things. But this one is different. Hear me out… While I do my best and have some experience working with kids (20 years in education),...
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32: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Empowered, with Physio Laura
DESCRIPTION What is empowerment anyway? What does it look like? And how can you start to feel empowered today? Join us for this conversation with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Laura Callea (also known as Physio Laura), as we dive deep into what it means to feel (really) empowered. Stick around...
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31: Trailer for Season 2 - Are you ready?
DESCRIPTION Welcome back to 'The Lowdown with Bravemumma' podcast. If you are new here - hello - we are glad you found this safe and supportive community. For our season 1 listeners, it's lovely to have you back. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what this podcast is about…
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30: Finding the Funny Side of her POP with Comedian and Women‘s Health Physiotherapist - Elaine Miller.
DESCRIPTION ~ Season Final ~ Join the discussion with Elaine Miller, Pelvic Physiotherapist, mother, and award winning comedian. Elaine experienced pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence following the birth of her children and was shocked about the lack of literature, resources and...
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29: Finding Passion and Purpose Living with Prolapse with Kimberly Smith.
DESCRIPTION Kimmy Smith, exercise and yoga lover with expertise in the area of exercise throughout pregnancy and postnatal. Kim was an elite athlete with the Australian Netball Squad prior to having children and was also a Corporate Lawyer. Kim moved on from both representative netball and the...
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28: Ways to exercise and be healthy with prolapse - with Mish Wright
* Share this episode with your exercise and fitness professional * DESCRIPTION A must listen to podcast with Mish Wright, change practitioner in the field of women's fitness, exercise and overall health. In acknowledging the importance of maintaining physical fitness and mental health through...