Stop Calling Every Disagreement “Mean Girl Energy”

In this episode of From the Ground Up, Dr. Becky Allen discusses how pelvic health professionals often mishandle disagreement online and argues the field must practice collaboration and nuance while holding strong clinical beliefs. She describes an Instagram post by a respected PT claiming iliums cannot rotate, prompting her to seek clarification via DM and then public comments, where the issue seemed to be exaggerated motion in movable pelvis models rather than absolute impossibility. Dr. Becky contrasts this with a prior incident where she criticized a “tight vs weak” pelvic floor quiz and was publicly labeled as having “mean girl energy,” highlighting the double standard of being told to DM versus comment. She emphasizes that challenging ideas is not attacking people, social media lacks nuance, and clinicians should ask clarifying questions, avoid defensiveness, and prioritize respectful dialogue to improve patient care. (00:00) - Spicy Episode Setup (00:33) - Why Online Disagreement Fails (01:46) - The Ilium Rotation Post (04:05) - Social Media Lacks Nuance (08:54) - Tight vs Weak Quiz Drama (12:49) - Challenge Ideas Not People (16:46) - Keyboard Courage Problem (17:56) - Practical Challenge And Wrap Join my email list so you don't miss what I am building next! https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/s... Grab your free guides: From the Ground Up: The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/f... From the Top Down: From the Ribcage to the Pelvic Floor: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/f... Clinicians, be sure to learn about Dr. Becky and Dr. Corrie’s Pelvic Powerhouse Clinical Mastermind: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/g... Follow Becky on Instagram:   / drbeckypelvicpt   Follow Genesis PT and Wellness on Instagram:   / genesisptwellness   Subscribe to "From the Ground Up with Dr. Becky Allen”: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/47eQP84 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QMmH0L... YouTube:    / @fromthegroundup-u4n   Pelvic health professionals, if you want to grow your practice, provide great patient care, and create the life and business you love, then visit The Pelvic Powerhouse: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/ "From the Ground Up with Dr. Becky Allen” is the podcast for pelvic health pros who are done playing small in the clinic or in business. Your host is Dr. Becky Allen, a physical therapist and the founder and visionary of Genesis PT & Wellness. As your coach, Becky will share with you what it really takes to lead a mission-driven, team-powered, game-changing pelvic health practice.