Podcast Episode 326: Why Kegels Aren’t Important: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Therapy for Women with Megan Zimmerman PT, DPT, PCES
Let’s face it, sneezing, laughing, or—heaven forbid—jumping on a trampoline is like playing a high-stakes game of “Will I or Won’t I Leak?” It’s not glamorous, and it’s definitely not something they warned us about in the baby books. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to resign yourself to a lifetime of Poise pads and awkward clenching. Pelvic floor therapy is the game-changer you didn’t know you needed, and spoiler alert—it’s not just about doing Kegel exercises at every red light.
Turns out, your pelvic floor is the unsung hero of your body—yes, you have one, your husband has one, and even your overly confident teenage son has one. But after carrying babies (or just living life), this little muscle group sometimes needs a tune-up. And surprise! Kegels aren’t the magical cure-all we’ve been told they are. If you’re squeezing like you’re trying to break walnuts back there, you might be doing it wrong (ouch!). This episode dives deep into how pelvic floor therapy can revolutionize your postpartum recovery and boost your overall women’s health.
In this episode, we’re joined by pelvic floor therapist Megan Zimmerman, PT, DPT, PCES, who’s here to bust some major myths—like the one about Kegels being the holy grail of pelvic health. She has an amazing 12-week online pelvic floor program for women world-wide. She shares her knowledge and how things like posture fixes, breathing techniques that don’t involve hyperventilating, and targeted exercises that support your pelvic floor and core.
So, whether you had a baby five weeks ago or five decades ago, pelvic floor therapy can help you ditch the leaks and feel like a boss again. Ready to learn how to laugh without worry? Go ahead, hit play—it’s time to take control and reclaim your confidence, one giggle-free sneeze at a time!
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- everyone has a pelvic floor (yes, even men)
- pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for “new moms”
- kegels aren’t the fix-all we’ve been told they were (plus…you might be doing them wrong!)
- Easy strategies you can do to help strengthen your pelvic floor and ditch the Poise pads
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