The Vagina Whisperer: Why 80% Of Women Experience Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Dr. Sara Reardon | #143
Release Date: 01/13/2026
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This is a conversation many women don’t realize they need until something starts to feel off.
I sat down with Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist known as The Vagina Whisperer, to talk about a part of women’s health that quietly affects how we move, train, recover, and age. It is rarely discussed until symptoms begin to interfere with daily life.
We explore the life stages when pelvic health is most vulnerable, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, athletic training, and menopause, times when women are often told to accept changes without explanation. Sara offers clarity on how the pelvic floor adapts through these transitions and how early, thoughtful support can make a real difference. This episode provides perspective, reassurance, and a path forward to better understand your body, helping you move more confidently through every stage of life.
We examine how pelvic floor health shows up in daily life:
- How leaking, pain, and pressure reflect coordination issues rather than personal failure
- Why athletes and active women experience pelvic floor symptoms more often than expected
- How breathing patterns and pressure management affect strength, stability, and comfort
- What pregnancy and postpartum recovery actually demand from the pelvic floor
- How menopause changes tissue health, sensation, and support
- Why pelvic floor care influences longevity, mobility, and confidence as we age
About Dr. Sara Reardon:
Sara Reardon, PT, DPT, also known as The Vagina Whisperer, is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and leading voice in women’s pelvic health. With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps women better understand their bodies and address pelvic floor issues across pregnancy, postpartum, athletics, and midlife.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:55 Why Pelvic Floor Health Is Ignored in Women’s Healthcare
00:10:40 Pelvic Floor Myths Women Still Believe
00:16:25 Symptoms Women Are Told to Normalize
00:18:15 Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy: What to Know
00:24:48 Pelvic Floor Health in Menopause
00:29:08 Empowering the Next Generation
00:31:59 Bathroom Habits That Can Damage Your Pelvic Floor
00:37:28 Do Kegels Actually Work for Pelvic Floor Strength
00:40:26 Simple Pelvic Floor Exercises You Can Do Every Day
00:46:58 How to Advocate for Pelvic Floor Health With Your Doctor
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