40: How to Stop Peeing Your Pants + Balancing Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Amanda Fisher

Summary:

In this episode of the Time to Be You podcast, Laura interviews Amanda Fisher, a pelvic floor physical therapist from Empower Your Pelvis. Amanda shares her personal journey of experiencing pelvic floor issues and how it led her to specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy. They discuss various topics related to pelvic floor health, including common issues, exercises, bladder symptoms, and lifestyle factors affecting pelvic health. The conversation also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and practical advice for listeners.

Key Takeaways:

• Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:46):

• Laura introduces Amanda Fisher, a pelvic floor physical therapist, and sets the stage for the discussion.

• Amanda's Background and Journey to Pelvic Floor Therapy (00:00:46 - 00:02:33):

• Amanda shares her background as a pelvic floor physical therapist and how her personal experiences with pelvic floor issues influenced her career path.

• She discusses her journey of discovering pelvic floor physical therapy during grad school and realizing the need for such specialized care.

• Amanda emphasizes the importance of addressing pelvic floor issues with positivity and hope.

• Preparing for Pelvic Floor Health (00:02:33 - 00:05:36):

• Amanda and Laura discuss the importance of preparing for pelvic floor health, especially during and after pregnancy.

• They highlight the significance of proper form and functional movements in daily activities to support pelvic floor muscles.

• Amanda emphasizes the need for a full range of motion in pelvic floor muscles and the impact of poor form on pelvic health.

• Exercises and Rehabilitation for Pelvic Floor Health (00:05:36 - 00:14:00):

• Amanda explains the challenges of pelvic floor exercises and the importance of connecting with the pelvic floor muscles.

• She discusses internal pelvic floor assessments and the different layers of pelvic floor muscles.

• The conversation touches on the role of stress, anxiety, and lifestyle factors in exacerbating bladder symptoms.

• Amanda provides insights into bladder irritants and strategies for managing bladder symptoms through hydration and diet.

• Overcoming Challenges and Adopting Healthy Habits (00:10:06 - 00:14:00):

• The discussion explores personal challenges, such as reluctance to drink water due to busy schedules.

• Amanda explains how the bladder adapts to increased fluid intake and encourages listeners to prioritize pelvic health despite challenges.

• Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (00:14:00 - 00:25:50):

• Urinate every 2 to 3 hours to prevent bladder retention and stretch.

• Practice relaxation exercises for pelvic floor muscles to ease pain during sex.

• Recommended exercises include deep squats, child's pose, and happy baby pose.

• Techniques like contract-relax can help alleviate pain and tension.

• Guest's experience balancing three boys and a business.

• Strategies for time management and setting boundaries.

• Importance of being present with family and prioritizing tasks.

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of failure in entrepreneurship.

• Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to start imperfectly and embrace growth.

Quotes:

• "Your bladder is a fast learner. Once it starts to know that you're adding extra fluid, it'll start to stretch out the length that you're holding your urine in again." - Amanda Fisher on bladder adaptation.

 

• "It doesn't have to be perfect all the time...just start it and just build the rest." - Amanda Fisher on starting imperfectly in entrepreneurship.

Resources Mentioned:

Empower Your Pelvis website: empoweryourpelvis.com

Connect with Amanda Fisher:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweryourpelvis?_t=8lZrrUrl58i&_r=1

 

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