The Practice Brave Podcast - 178: What Your Mom Didn't Tell You: Pelvic Health for Female Athletes with Mindy English, Orthopedic and Pelvic Health PT

178: What Your Mom Didn't Tell You: Pelvic Health for Female Athletes with Mindy English, Orthopedic and Pelvic Health PT

01/29/25 • 48 min

I’m thrilled to kick off a brand-new series on pelvic health with one of my favorite pelvic health physical therapists, Mindy English. Together, we’re diving into the critical intersection of pelvic health and female athletes, breaking down what your mom (and probably your coach) never told you about your pelvic floor.

In this episode, we explore:

What the pelvic floor is and why it’s essential for athletic performance.
The importance of pelvic health across life stages: pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause.
How breath, glutes, and movement patterns influence pelvic floor function.
Practical strategies to address symptoms like leaking, heaviness, and pain.
The surprising connection between constipation, diet, and pelvic health.

Follow the podcast for more episodes of this pelvic health series, releasing weekly.

Connect with Mindy on Instagram: @mindy.english.dpt

Want to Learn More?

Join me at the Live Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Event this March 29-30 in Gilbert, AZ

Become a Certified Coach: Check out the online Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

In this episode, we explore:

What the pelvic floor is and why it’s essential for athletic performance.
The importance of pelvic health across life stages: pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause.
How breath, glutes, and movement patterns influence pelvic floor function.
Practical strategies to address symptoms like leaking, heaviness, and pain.
The surprising connection between constipation, diet, and pelvic health.

Follow the podcast for more episodes of this pelvic health series, releasing weekly.

Connect with Mindy on Instagram: @mindy.english.dpt

Want to Learn More?

Join me at the Live Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Event this March 29-30 in Gilbert, AZ

Become a Certified Coach: Check out the online Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Previous Episode

177: From Trauma to Triumph: Sarah Beth’s Journey of Healing, Motherhood, and Yoga Empowerment

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Sarah Beth of Sarah Beth Yoga to talk about her incredible journey. Sarah shares how she transformed her life from overcoming personal struggles to building a thriving online yoga business serving nearly 2 million yogis globally. She opens up about her path, which includes overcoming childhood trauma, navigating abusive relationships, and learning to balance entrepreneurship with motherhood.

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Don’t miss this empowering conversation packed with lessons on resilience, self-growth, and the transformative potential of yoga. Whether you're in the trenches of motherhood, exploring healing, or seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen!

Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Next Episode

179: Bridging Science and Practical Fitness with Alyssa Olenick, PHD

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Alyssa Olenick, a passionate exercise physiologist, researcher, and coach. We dive deep into Alyssa’s journey as both a scientist and an athlete, and how she uses her expertise to cut through the noise of fitness misinformation online. We talk about how important it is to bridge research with real-life coaching and why nuanced, evidence-based conversations around fitness and health are essential—especially for women.

This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in staying athletic and healthy throughout life's different seasons, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and menopause.

Connect with Alyssa on IG: @doclyssfitness

Website: https://doclyssfitness.com/

Want to Learn More?

Join me at the Live Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Event this March 29-30 in Gilbert, AZ

Become a Certified Coach: Check out the online Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

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