Empower Your Pelvis
Empower Your Pelvis
Dr. Amanda Fisher, DPT
Welcome to the Empower Your Pelvis Podcast. Do you pee your pants when you sneeze, laugh or cough? What about with running, jumping or lifting? Or are you feeling pain with intercourse? Dull or sharp, either type of pain is not acceptable and should be improved ASAP. Maybe you are dealing with the “mommy pooch” and just cant seem to figure out how to reconnect the lower part of your core yet.
Burn Boot Camp Community, and How it Can Help You...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to burn boot camp? Or have you ever wondered what it would be like to get back from the gym, or running a plan, where you are not peeing your pants?   Welcome to the Empower Your Pelvis! I'm Amanda Fisher, and join me as I share my personal experience for the Burn Boot Camp community, what it is like, and how it helped me live my mission in life: to normalize pelvic health. We will also dive-in and break down pelvic floor issues and use this opportunity to spread the awareness of pelvic health that most women experience, especially moms. Find Burn Boot Camp on Demand here. Listen to a Podcast with Matt: All Things Pelvic Floor with Dr. Amanda Fisher here. I will touch on such topics as:   Your pelvic health and your glutes are like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelsey. Amanda’s experience in the Burn Boot Camp community and how she used her expertise to identify areas for improvement for women in the gym. Why social media has been instrumental throughout her career journey. What is the Burn Boot Camp community, and how can it benefit you? P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches  Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Feb 9, 2024
10 min
Teamwork Down Below: What Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Teach Us About Pelvic Health
Did you know that stress can not only change your body, mood, and behavior, but also influences your pelvic floor? How can you lessen the pain, changing/worsening symptoms of incontinence, pain with sex, or constipation?    This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about the analogy of teamwork and the collaboration between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce with your pelvic floor and glutes to work together and lessen tension inside your pelvis.    I will touch on such topics as:   How does your pelvic floor change with your anxiety, excitement and stress?  How to relax your pelvic floor during stressful times  How does the teamwork of “Travis Kelce” and “Patrick Mahomes” relate to your Pelvic Floor?  How does strengthening glutes help your pelvic floor?   P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Feb 2, 2024
8 min
Celebrating 100 Episodes of Empower Your Pelvis
As we celebrate the 100th podcast episode, are you to reflect on the top podcast episodes that create an impact on your pelvic floor journey?   Welcome to the 100th special episode of "Empower Your Pelvis"! I'm Amanda Fisher, and join me as we reminisce about the journey so far, I'll be highlighting the standout episodes that have truly empowered pelvic health. From insightful conversations with renowned pelvic health professionals to powerful personal stories of resilience and empowerment, each episode has played a significant role in shaping "Empower Your Pelvis" into a go-to resource for those seeking to enhance their pelvic health journey. Podcast Episode mentioned: Episode 54 - How Kombucha Helps Keep Your Body Balanced and Promotes Holistic Wellness with Jessica Kitterman here. Episode 49 - How Everyone Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy here.  Episode 53 - Denied Sponsorship and the Pelvis Stigma here.  Episode 50 - Kansas City Chiefs Analogy here. Want To Know How To Heal Faster After A C-section? Click here to receive my C-Section freebie! I will touch on such topics as:   Reflecting on the podcast's journey and its role amid family and business priorities. The top podcast episodes that create a significant impact on the listeners' and audiences' journey. The positive impact of spreading pelvic floor knowledge on mental and emotional well-being. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Jan 26, 2024
13 min
30 Plus Years Of Pelvic Floor Wisdom: My Top Lessons
Are you curious about the journey that shaped my pelvic floor recovery and how it can inspire yours? Are you ready to explore the importance of proactive pelvic care and make this year the ultimate year for pelvic floor repair?  Welcome to a special episode of "Empower Your Pelvis"! I'm Amanda Fisher, and today I’m thrilled to share my personal reflections as I approach my 37th birthday. This episode is a raw and real look into my own struggles with pelvic health, from the urgency and discomfort of my younger years to the unexpected challenges that running half-marathons introduced in my 20s. I'll be sharing the ups and downs, the pee, poop, sex, and the whole shebang, in hopes that my story will shed light on the importance of proactive pelvic care. Want To Know How To Heal Faster After A C-section? Click here to receive my C-Section freebie!  I will touch on such topics as:   My Personal Pelvic Floor Journey and how I reflected on it in the past years.  The connection between breathing, pelvic floor mobility, and recovery.   The journey through pregnancy and the diagnosis of PCOS: Facing pelvic pain, prolapse, and diastasis recti after childbirth Pelvic floor issues are a journey, not a one-time event. It is important to find the right tools and knowledge for ongoing care and improvement P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Jan 18, 2024
10 min
Winter-Proof Your Pelvic Health.. Here’s What You Need to Know to Protect It!
Did you know that chilly weather can actually cause back pain, pressure in your pelvic area, and even unexpected bladder issues while you're busy shoveling? What are your common cold-weather complaints? Are you ready to face the snow without sacrificing your pelvic well-being?   Join me, Amanda Fisher, on today’s podcast episode on Empower your Pelvis, as we discuss how winter can affect your body, especially the pelvic area. I will share amazing tips to help you manage these winter problems and keep your pelvic health in check using my own experience dealing with snow and how it taught me to move carefully. I'll spill the beans on how using both sides of your body is super important to avoid pain and injuries. Plus, I'll let you in on an easy breathing trick that supports your pelvic floor and core while you work. I will touch on such topics as:   Your pelvic health is important year-round, and winter chores like shoveling snow can pose unexpected risks. Utilize symmetrical movement and proper breathing techniques to protect your pelvic floor during physical tasks. Take breaks as needed and listen to your body to prevent injury and discomfort. Engage in post-shoveling exercises to activate and support your pelvic floor muscles. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Jan 12, 2024
43 min
Ep#97: How to Improve Your Pelvic Prolapse Symptoms?
Ever wondered about the essential steps for a healthy postpartum return to physical activity? Curious about practical strategies to manage and alleviate symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse? Interested in learning effective techniques to listen to your body and prioritize post-childbirth recovery?   Join me, Amanda Fisher, on today’s podcast episode on Empower your Pelvis, as I share my personal journey and the challenges I faced with pelvic organ prolapse after the birth of my first child. Throughout the episode, I'll be reflecting on the importance of a gradual reintroduction to physical activity, emphasizing a walking program with varied terrain, and how vital it is to listen to your body's signals of discomfort or pain. You'll hear about the steps I wish I had taken earlier, like consulting with a pelvic floor physical therapist, and the strategies I now use to manage prolapse symptoms. Listen in as I provide practical advice for new mothers dealing with the discomfort of prolapse post-childbirth.  I will touch on such topics as:   My personal journey with pelvic organ prolapse, specifically my experience with a stage two bladder prolapse following the birth of my first child.  The mistake of jumping straight into a three-mile run postpartum without proper rehabilitation, which exacerbated my symptoms. The strategies to manage prolapse symptoms, particularly in the early stages of postpartum recovery. The importance of proper techniques for getting up from the ground, such as using a half-kneeling position and incorporating breath control to reduce pressure symptoms.The benefits of using a pessary as a supportive tool. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Jan 4, 2024
10 min
Ep#96: Your Guide to 2024 Pelvic Health Wellness
Are you ready to break down your big dreams into actionable steps, ensuring by 2024, you’ve not just moved mountains, but scaled them? What resolutions will you embrace for the new year to give yourself a healthier, brighter year ahead? Join me, Amanda Fisher, on today’s podcast episode on Empower your Pelvis, as I share our family tradition of setting and achieving goals, particularly as we look forward to the new year of 2024. Discover the importance of not just dreaming about the changes we want to make, but plotting out the concrete steps needed to turn those aspirations into reality. I reflect on my personal experiences with goal-setting and the transformative power of having a clear plan to guide us through the year. You'll hear how this practice isn't just for adults—our children are also learning to set and accomplish their own goals, instilling valuable life skills from an early age.   I will touch on such topics as:   The family's tradition of setting goals together and how it influences her life, especially the value of taking practical steps to achieve them. Drawing parallels between achieving personal goals and improving pelvic floor health. The importance of dedication and persistence for desired transformations. The use of calendars to track progress, illustrating the time needed for visible improvements in pelvic floor health, and allowing yourself enough time for progress. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Dec 28, 2023
6 min
Ep#95: Transform Your Life with Atomic Habits: Pelvic Health and Beyond with Dr. Amanda Fisher
According to James Clear, “Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits”. But what if you’d like to break old habits and make new ones that will totally transform your life? What would you do to improve yourself without being overwhelmed or even trying everything at once? What steps are you going to make to keep things moving forward and be able to make it a habit?    This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about the framework of creating new habits developed by James Clear as described in his book, the Atomic Habits, and how she uses this to empower her patients and not overwhelm them with routines and exercises that are new to them. She will also discuss how these new habits can help you improve your pelvic floor health, your work, and your life in general.   Book Reference: The Atomic Habits by James Clear     I will touch on such topics as:   How can a small habit decrease the endurance, decrease the fatigue that is happening on those pelvic floor muscles so the patient gains confidence and can run without leakage? Habit consists of four things: Cue, Craving, Response, and the Reward; and why these four elements are important in creating new habits. What action triggers those habits, whether it becomes a positive habit or a negative habit?  91% of people are more likely to do their habits when they write it down and document what they do than to those people who don’t.  How can your habits slowly become your identity?   P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Ready to join our Pelvic Posse?  CLICK HERE to join now for only $5/month!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Dec 21, 2023
14 min
Ep#94: Your Roadmap to Healing after a C-Section!
As a mom or mom-to-be, are you overwhelmed with all the information about recovering from a C-section - that isn't quite right for your needs? How about learning the best from a professional expert who has also personally undergone and understands the same journey with you?    Join Dr. Amanda Fisher in this week's Empower Your Pelvis Podcast as she guides you on how to take control of your body and health after a C-section. Through her personal experience and professional advice, she will help you understand the process of healing after a C-section, making sure you feel confident and not overwhelmed, relieve the pain, and heal-faster. She will also cover everything from managing your pain medication to demonstrating how to prepare yourself to take on the journey of healing after a C-section with confidence.  She will touch on such topics as:   Amanda’s personal experience on a C-section healing journey.  The importance of staying on top of pain medication.  The technique of minimizing strain on your incision when transitioning from sitting to standing.  What items you should consider investing in, and how they aid in the healing process.  What dietary food you need to consider for faster recovery post C-section. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here     Empower Your Pelvic Health with 12 Days of Pelvismas - Your Path to Prevention and Improvement! 🎁🌟 Join Now for a FREE Month of Pelvic Posse Membership! Sign Up Here!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Dec 14, 2023
8 min
Ep#93: Revitalize Your Confidence: Amber Carden's Guide to Pain-Free Living with Lymphatic Therapy!
Are you a patient who recently had a cosmetic surgery? Maybe a patient who is going through treatment for breast cancer? Or maybe you had lymphedema for years? Did you know that lymphatic therapy plays a huge part in your body and health, especially in reducing the risk of infection from the surgery and promoting faster healing times for patients?    This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to interview Amber Carden, PT, DPT. Amber is the owner of Ribbon Rehab, an in-home therapy serving locally in Minneapolis, MN and globally through virtual appointments. She is a physical therapist who specializes in lymphatic therapy and breast cancer rehabilitation. Primarily she treats conditions such as post cosmetic surgery (Tummy tucks, Liposuction, BBL & more!), lymphedema, & post breast cancer treatments.   In this episode, Amanda and Amber will talk about the role of Lymphatic Therapists to help treat breast cancer patients, post-surgery patients, and patients with lymphedema through personalized lymphatic drainage techniques, compression therapy, and  exercise plans to help you reach your goals and build more confidence with less pain and swelling. They will also discuss how lymphatic systems can reduce the risk of infections & promote faster healing.   They  will touch on such topics as:  How to treat patients through a mobile lymphatic therapy service, and not limiting the patients to going to a brick and mortar practice. How she got her Elena certification that specializes in Lymphatic Therapy. How Lymphatic Therapy can treat breast cancer patients with limited shoulder mobility, pain, tightness, and the risk of lymphedema onset.  How lymphatic massage helps post-surgery patients achieve their desired outcomes and prolongs healing.  How to navigate your unique obstacles.   P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here   Reach Out to Amber: Socials: Instagram: @ribbon.rehab TikTok: @ribbon.rehab Website: www.ribbon-rehab.com Email: [email protected]   Empower Your Pelvic Health with 12 Days of Pelvismas - Your Path to Prevention and Improvement! 🎁🌟 Join Now for a FREE Month of Pelvic Posse Membership! Sign Up Here!   Reach Out To Me: Free How To Kegel Guide Free Pregnancy Safe Stretches    Socials: Instagram: @empower.your.pelvis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuy5i7qjYsW6lqyh0JP9qw Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/
Dec 8, 2023
32 min
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