Raw Female

In this Raw Rerun we sit down with age activist Wendy Euler, the force behind Goodbye Croptop, a platform that focuses on style and inspiration for women in midlife. Kris, Allie & Wendy talk about the power of style, the superpowers in midlife, reinvention and much more.HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED WITH WENDY EULER:throwing in the towelhow style can turn you aroundthe difference between style and fashionless is more/keep it simplewearing what makes you feel goodCost Per Wear (CPW)Wendy’s style hack for Krisback to basics in every arenastyle as a barometerthe importance of movementeating a lot less nowhanging out with good peoplenot needing a break from lifeself care every single daywhat we model for our daughtersreinvention in publicmiddle age as a superpowerignoring our intuitionbeing scaredLINKS TO RESOURCES WE DISCUSSED:Goodbye Croptop on Apple PodcastsGoodbye Croptop on InstaClothing designer Elaine KimTevas, Birkenstocks, and KeenVintner’s DaughterCONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉 Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉 Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉 If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!RAW FEMALE: INFORMATIVE. SOLUTION-BASED. POSITIVE. FUN.

In this Raw Rerun, our sound engineer Rick Altieri listens to some quite cringeworthy Raw Female content. But is that a win for girlfriend Jess?Find Rick and the work he does here!CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!RAW FEMALE: INFORMATIVE. SOLUTION-BASED. POSITIVE. FUN.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris advocates for a probe at the doctor's office but Allie turns it into a potent game of Would You Rather?

In this Raw Rerun, Kris is worried she’s on a “flame list” after frustration-typing  to a tech company. The company lays out some diplomatic guidelines.Here's what we discussed:• keyboard banging •• email-delay hack •• bantering with Vince •• LMGTFY •• "shared communication goals" •• hot potato •Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Let Me Google That For YouConnect with Raw Female👉Join our email list and we'll remind you when episodes drop👉Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast👉 Visit our website👉If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!👉 And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun, a sound company's over-the-top customer service has Kris & Allie giddy. Includes a shoutout to Cliff!Links to resources discussed in this podcast:Kristen's moversSweetwaterConnect with Raw FemaleJoin our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informative. Solution-based. Positive. Fun.

In this Raw Rerun, Kris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.

In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ  prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more.Here’s what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2:The first visit evaluationLower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunctionInternal work not necessaryVirtual visits are popular & effectiveProlapse issues: “pre-hab” work vitalA deeper dive into prolapse issuesPessaries: A sports bra for the vaginaLeg strength, breathing and prolapseThe problem with constipationWhy get a pelvic health baseline assessment?Runners, injuries, and pelvic floor problemsThe stigmas surrounding pelvic healthWhen to see a pelvic health therapist?Working in conjunction with medical doctorsDirect access is an option in some statesEducating physiciansHaving brave conversations about pelvic healthInsurance issues and accessibilityThe power of a self-evaluationDr. Sara’s online strengthening programCreating a calm nervous systemNature, breath, and joyLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Dr. Sara’s practice: Pelvic Potential Physical Therapy  Book a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Sara Tanza here.Join Dr. Sara’s mailing list here and you will be the first to have access to her free Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video.  You’ll also be notified when her online program goes live.Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram. She offers lots of free content surrounding pelvic health. She’ll be announcing the launch of her online program—Pelvic Potential: A Hands-On Guide to Pelvic Muscle Training—on Instagram.Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you here.Here is an extremely robust resource for links to pelvic floor anatomy.Intimate Rose Vaginal DilatorsThe yoga practice of Dr. Sara’s friend, Tianna Bartoletta. Tianna is a two-time Olympian, three-time Gold Medalist and an amazing yoga instructor. Get up early or request the Zoom link!In addition to her physical therapy practice, Dr. Sara, an avid runner herself, is also the assistant race director for one of the largest female-focused 5k/10k races in the country. Learn more about She.Is.Beautiful here.Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

In this Raw Refun, Kris & Allie sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential in Santa Cruz, Calif. We talk about leaking, clenching, breathing, how best to use lube and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help with painful sex. Dr. Sara takes listeners through a self-assessment and offers tips on breathing and muscle activation. Part 1 of 2.Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara Tanza in Part 1:What is your pelvic floor?How our core relates to our pelvic floorPain and your pelvic floorHow you know if you have pelvic organ prolapseWhy am I leaking and what to do about itStress vs. urge incontinencePain with sex — a PT can help with that!The problem with bad adviceGreat lube but tight musclesExercises that can helpThe “flat belly thing”Clenching and postural holding patterns“Bring on the TMI!”What treatment is actually likePelvic floor breathing and a self-assessmentThe role of vaginal dilatorsHow to use lube properlyToo tight and too loose at the same timeHow to relax the pelvic floorActivating the front muscles Stress and your pelvic floorCoffee, fiber and poo: fecal urgencyKeeping a bowel/bladder diaryReferring out to other specialistsLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Dr. Sara’s practice: Pelvic Potential Physical Therapy  Book a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Sara Tanza here.Join Dr. Sara’s mailing list here and you will be the first to have access to her free Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video.  You’ll also be notified when her online program goes live.Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram. She offers lots of free content surrounding pelvic health. She’ll be announcing the launch of her online program—Pelvic Potential: A Hands-On Guide to Pelvic Muscle Training—on Instagram.Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you here. Here is an extremely robust resource for links to pelvic floor anatomy.Intimate Rose Vaginal DilatorsThe yoga practice of Dr. Sara’s friend, Tianna Bartoletta. Tianna is a two-time Olympian, three-time Gold Medalist and an amazing yoga instructor. Get up early or request the Zoom link!In addition to her physical therapy practice, Dr. Sara, an avid runner herself, is also the assistant race director for one of the largest female-focused 5k/10k races in the country. Learn more about She.Is.Beautiful here.Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.Visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

In this Raw Rerun, Kris does a little reading in anticipation of the Raw Female interview with Dr. Sara Tanza, a pelvic health physical therapist. An intrigued Allie brings absolutely nothing to the table.

In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with Parks California CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. We talk about a tragedy in Bangladesh, what really scared her and being effective after failure.Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 2:advocating locallywomen and equitymentorship and vulnerabilitya factory fire in Bangladeshlearning from failurethe fun of building a teamdeveloping a visionthe joy of checklists!the next generationJamie & Simon from Outlanderher needlepoint habitLinks to resources discussed in this podcast:Parks CaliforniaJamie from OutlanderUntamed by Glennon DoyleAbby Wambach on InstagramBridgertonOther resources that Kindley loves:Shark Tooth Provisions custom-designed woodwork made in San Francisco.The Highlands Foundry handcrafted apparel and home decor, located in the Hudson Valley.Tattoo artist Anita Darkling at Black Serum in San FranciscoJuliette Rose Handcrafted Leather Goods out of Vermont.Needlepoint kits from The Stitchery. (If you've got other needlepoint sources, let us know! Kindley's looking!)Connect with Raw Female:Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop!Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcast.If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female: Informational. Positive. Solution-based. Fun.