The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#184: Pelvic Floor Freedom: Why Kegels Aren't the Answer & What Works Instead with Lauren Ohayon
40 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And Why Pelvic Floors Matter
Meet Lauren O’Hayan And Her Journey
Why Midlife Magnifies Pelvic Symptoms
Prolapse Explained With The Pelvic Bowl
Estrogen Changes And Tissue Resilience
Nervous System, Stress, And Body Bracing
Belly Gripping And Downward Pressure
Kegels Myth And Functional Movement
Breath Mechanics And Rib Mobility Drill
Practical Daily Applications And Triggers
Fitness Isn’t A Guarantee Of Function
Safety, Discernment, And Community
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Laughing, coughing, sneezing... if these everyday moments have started feeling a little less carefree and a little more leak-prone, you're not alone. And despite what you've been told, the answer isn't just "do more Kegels." In this conversation, movement teacher and pelvic floor expert Lauren Ohayon shares why the pelvic floor doesn't just "squeeze." It dances, responds to gravity, and works as part of a whole-body system involving your breath, core, and nervous system. We talk about why men...