Why Your Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Isn't Getting Better | CAROLINE PACKARD | Ep. 102

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Tim Riley sits down with physical therapist Caroline Packard to tackle a topic that's often overlooked but impacts millions: pelvic floor health. Caroline shares her journey from personal struggle to becoming a specialist in the field, offering insights that go far beyond the common advice to "just do Kegels."

Caroline breaks down why pelvic floor dysfunction affects so many women (and men), why it's commonly misunderstood by medical professionals, and provides practical approaches to rehabilitation that consider the entire body. Learn why "common doesn't mean normal" when it comes to issues like leakage and prolapse, and discover how proper breathing techniques and body awareness can transform your core function.

This episode isn't just for those experiencing symptoms - coaches, trainers, and anyone working with postpartum women will gain valuable knowledge on recognizing and addressing these often-ignored issues.

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00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:54 - Client experience with exercise-induced leakage 00:04:32 - Caroline's journey into pelvic floor specialization 00:06:49 - Frustrations with standard medical advice 00:08:30 - How personal experience enhances coaching 00:10:53 - Pelvic floor dysfunction explained 00:13:39 - Challenging the "it is what it is" mentality 00:17:00 - Caroline's personal pelvic floor health journey 00:23:54 - Why Kegels aren't the answer 00:28:15 - Healthy vs. unhealthy pelvic floor function 00:34:18 - The problems with belly breathing 00:37:54 - PRI techniques and proper rib cage expansion 00:40:20 - Simplifying breathing and body awareness 00:44:04 - Step-by-step pelvic floor rehabilitation process 00:49:10 - Pelvic floor resources for coaches and athletes 00:52:38 - Building an online business 00:59:03 - The importance of consistency in business growth 01:10:32 - Developing an app and comprehensive programs 01:20:26 - Lessons learned building an online brand 01:26:57 - Three key areas coaches should understand 01:29:17 - Post partum influencer rant 01:33:06 - Caroline's career alternatives 01:36:09 - Overrated vs. underrated pelvic health 01:37:25 - Unsolicited advice

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