Alyssa and Sara had a great convo about the origin of The Vagina Whisperer. Sara has made it her mission to normalize talking about vaginas and pelvic floor conversations. She created The Vagina Whisperer to improve our conversations around pelvic floor care and to create a safe space for speaking about "down there". Listen to our episode for Sara's story!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Dr. Sara Reardon

Website: www.nolapelvichealth.com

IG: @the.vagina.whisperer

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa had her acupuncturist, Lee Schwalb on the podcast for this episode! He is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. Read more about him and his practices here! https://leeschwalbacu.com/

Lee truly values many forms of practices including physical therapy. Alyssa and Lee discussed the importance of collaboration and how acupuncture can impact pelvic floor diagnoses.

IG: @blossompelvichealth Contact (Alyssa): info@blossompelvichealth.com

Guest Contact Info: Lee Schwalb

Email: leejschwalb@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider.

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa interviewed Meera Mehta about her journey with getting pregnant. She recently released her book i am woman and is very open about sharing her journey to help other women realize that they are not alone in feeling lost with navigating the fertility process.

Meera Mehta is an author, an entrepreneur and a mother. She is passionate about women’s health and bringing awareness of fertility, along with the challenges of getting pregnant. With her experience of fertility treatments, she is determined to help other women who may be considering or is going through a similar journey. Meera hopes to publish her next short story in the near future so stay tuned for her raw experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post-partum.

Book description:

Pregnancy has been such a blessing. But going through the journey of getting pregnant has been a challenge, to say the least. Embracing my womanhood has been eye opening. There were so many things I was unaware of that comes with being a woman. Fertility treatments were one of them.

i am woman is based on a true story...my story. This read brings awareness of the struggles that come with being a woman trying to conceive, as well as a new perspective in life. This short story is filled with humor, emotions and love. Enjoy this heartfelt and insightful story supporting the journey that resonates with millions of women around the globe!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Meera Mehta

Buy the book here!

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.