You’re Leaking: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Health - Dr. Sara Reardon

🧡 My New York Times bestselling book How To Menopause → https://bit.ly/4loCIlp If you've ever been told that urinary leaks or painful sex are just part of aging or having kids, this episode will challenge everything you thought was “normal.” I sit down with Dr. Sara Reardon, board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist — known online as The Vagina Whisperer — for a candid and empowering conversation about pelvic floor health in midlife. So many of us are dealing with symptoms in silence, not realizing there’s real help available. From perimenopause to postpartum, Dr. Reardon explains how pelvic floor dysfunction shows up, why it’s more common than most people think, and what we can actually do to feel strong in our bodies again. We get into: What your pelvic floor really is and how it supports your core How hormone changes affect bladder control and sex Why pelvic pain, leakage, and pressure are common but never normal What pelvic floor therapy involves and how to know if it’s right for you The truth about Kegels and when they may do more harm than good How posture, stress, and childbirth impact pelvic health at any age When to speak up and how to find a qualified pelvic floor specialist This conversation is about dropping the shame, clearing the confusion, and finally understanding how to take back control of your pelvic health. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN 🧡 The Tamsen Show on Instagram:   / thetamsenshow   🧡 Instagram:   / tamsenfadal   🧡 TikTok:   / tamsenfadal   CONNECT WITH DR. SARA REARDON 🧡 Get her book Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health: https://www.amazon.com/Floored-Womans... 🧡 Visit her at: https://thevagwhisperer.com 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:37 – What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Every Woman Needs to Understand It 6:30 – When Do You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy? 7:00 – What You Can Do About Urinary Leakage 09:10 – The Importance of Education 10:08 – Painful Sex In Perimenopause and Menopause 12:17 – What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? 13:52 – What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy Like and Why Is It So Important? 16:10 – How To Incorporate Pelvic Floor Exercises In Your Routine 19:06 – Is It Too Late to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor After 50 or 60? 22:30 – The Right Way To Go To The Bathroom 23:18 – What You Need To Know About UTIs 26:20 – Low Libido, Orgasm Strength & Pelvic Floor Therapy Benefits 34:25 – Rapid Fire Truth Or Myth About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, best-selling author, and menopause advocate with over 4M followers. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the menopause conversation. She produced and executive produced PBS’s The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary calling for change in how we approach women’s health. She’s also the author of How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, The Today Show, NYT, and more. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your doctor or medical provider. #thevaginawhisperer #pelvicfloor #womenshealth