Your Pelvic Floor Explained: What It Does, Why It Matters, and What Nobody Ever Told You

Stop Hovering! The Real Reason Sitting Down Changes Everything for Your Pelvic Floor

Have you ever hovered over a public toilet thinking you were doing your body a favor? Dr. Juanita Benedict and her mentor, Dr. Kim Van Liempd, DPT, are here to set the record straight. In this episode of The Everyday Pelvis, these two seasoned pelvic floor therapists pull back the curtain on the hovering habit, the science of why sitting actually helps your pelvic floor relax, and the surprisingly complex mechanics behind something we all do every single day.Dr. Kim Van Liempd brings 20 years of pelvic floor therapy expertise to the table and she is not holding back. From the potty dance to counting seconds to assess bladder function, to why men are finally seeking the pelvic care they have always needed, this conversation is real, funny, and genuinely useful.In this episode you will learn:• Why hovering over a toilet seat actually works against your pelvic floor• What your sit bones have to do with urination and relaxation• How to use the "potty dance" as a clue that something may be off• The one-second-one-ounce rule for checking bladder function• Why pelvic floor therapy is for everyone, not just womenWhether you are dealing with urgency, pelvic pain, or just curious about what goes on below the belt, this episode is your invitation to start the conversation without shame.Subscribe, share, and leave us a comment. Your pelvic floor will thank you.#EverydayPelvis #PelvicFloorHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #WomensHealth #MensHealth #StopHovering #PelvicPT #BladderHealth #PelvicPain #PhysicalTherapy

Why Your Nervous System May Be the Real Reason You Are Still in Pelvic Pain

Are you still struggling with pelvic pain, urgency, burning, or discomfort even after treatment? In this episode of The Everyday Pelvis, Dr. Juanita Benedict sits down with Evelyn Hecht -- founder of Pelvic Sense, former NYU educator, women's health researcher, and one of the earliest pelvic floor therapy practitioners in the country with over 25 years of clinical experience. Together they dig into something most people never hear about: how your central nervous system and immune system may be driving your symptoms long after the original tissue issue has healed. Evelyn explains the science behind why about 40% of patients do not get better with traditional biomedical treatment alone -- and what is actually happening inside your brain and spinal cord when pain becomes persistent. You will learn what a sensitized nervous system looks like, why everyday stressors like an argument or a bad night of sleep can ramp up your symptoms, and how the pelvic floor is one of the first places in the body to reflect your emotional state. Most importantly, Evelyn shares practical, accessible self-care strategies from her Pelvic Sense program that anyone can start today -- no $400 spa day required. Her trio of healing skills -- Learn, Rewire, and Move -- is backed by three separate research studies showing real, measurable reduction in pain and anxiety scores after just three months of consistent practice. Special offer for listeners: Use code EVERYDAYPELVIS25 for 25% off a three-month Pelvic Sense subscription. Available through the end of May. HASHTAGS: #EverydayPelvis #PelvicFloorHealth #PelvicPain #NervousSystemHealing #PelvicSense #EvelynHecht #PelvicFloorTherapy #ChronicPain #Neuroplasticity

TikTok Told You Wrong

What happens when a doctor of physical therapy and a certified personal trainer watch viral TikTok fitness videos together? Honest reactions, real corrections, and the truth about what is actually happening to your pelvic floor when you follow that advice you saw online. In this episode of The Everyday Pelvis, Dr. Juanita Benedict is joined by Rebekah Filmer, personal trainer at the Life Center, for a fun and eye-opening breakdown of popular social media fitness content. They react in real time to videos claiming to fix your core, strengthen your pelvic floor, and reshape your body, and they call out what the science actually says. In this episode you will learn: • Why so-called 'pelvic floor' exercises on TikTok often have nothing to do with your pelvic floor • The truth about Kegels and why a blanket stop doing them approach is dangerous and misleading • How breathing during exercise directly affects your pelvic floor, and why most people are doing it wrong • What waist trainers and weight belts actually do to your abdominals and internal pressure system • Why leaking urine during exercise is not normal, not a badge of honor, and is absolutely treatable • The difference between something being common and something being normal, and why that gap matters Whether you work out regularly, are recovering postpartum, or just want to understand your body better, this episode will change how you think about fitness content and pelvic health. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Drop your questions in the comments and Dr. Benedict may answer them in a future episode. #EverydayPelvis #PelvicFloor #PelvicFloorHealth #PelvicFloorExercises #Kegels #CoreStrength #WomensHealth #PostpartumFitness #FitnessMyths #TikTokFitness

Your Pelvic Floor Explained: What It Does, Why It Matters, and What Nobody Ever Told You

In this eye-opening episode of Everyday Pelvis, Dr. Juanita Benedict breaks down the anatomy of the pelvic floor for both men and women in a way that is actually easy to understand. You will learn what your pelvic floor muscles do every single day, why leakage during exercise is NOT normal, how breathing connects directly to pelvic floor function, what really happens to your body after childbirth, and why men deal with pelvic floor issues more than they realize. Whether you are a postpartum mom, an athlete, a weightlifter, or just a human being with a pelvis, this episode is for you. Topics covered in this episode: • The anatomy of the female and male pelvic floor • How your pelvic floor and diaphragm work together • Pelvic organ prolapse explained • Postpartum recovery: why 6 weeks is not enough • Why athletes (including runners and weightlifters) struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction • Erectile dysfunction and the pelvic floor connection • Kegels: are you doing them right? Visit us at theeverydaypelvis.com for more resources and information. #EverydayPelvis #PelvicFloor #PelvicFloorHealth #WomensHealth #MensHealth #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorTherapy #PelvicOrganProlapse #UrinaryIncontinence

I Was 30 and Couldn't Hold It In | My Story as a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Welcome to the very first episode of The Everyday Pelvis! Dr. Juanita Benedict, a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Athena Pelvic Therapy, opens up about her deeply personal journey into pelvic floor health. After years of silently struggling with incontinence as a young mom, she discovered that help was not only possible but life-changing. In this episode, Dr. Benedict shares the moment that changed everything, the patient story that solidified her calling, and why she created this podcast to help you understand how your pelvis affects every part of your daily life. Whether you are dealing with bladder issues, pelvic pain, or you just want to understand your body better, this is your new go-to resource. What you will learn: • How Dr. Benedict went from struggling with incontinence to treating it professionally • What urge incontinence is and why it is more common than you think • The patient story that proves pelvic floor therapy works at any age • Why your pelvis affects more of your daily life than you realize Subscribe and leave a comment! Visit theeverydaypelvis.com for more resources. #PelvicFloorTherapy #TheEverydayPelvis #Incontinence #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth