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The Pelvic Floor Project

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Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations. Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone. Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use. No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon. Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.

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What is The Pelvic Floor Project about?

Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations. Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal, you're not alone. Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen.

What has The Pelvic Floor Project covered recently?

Recent episodes include "133. Male incontinence and treatment options with urologist Dr. Jennifer Locke" (19 October 2026, 31 minutes), "132. How personality traits, past experiences and beliefs influence physical symptoms with clinical counsellor, Cory Arthurs." (5 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "130. Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum: Evidence vs fear based information with Dr Margie Davenport" (7 September 2026, 52 minutes).

How often does The Pelvic Floor Project publish?

The Pelvic Floor Project publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 139 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Pelvic Floor Project?

Booking probability for The Pelvic Floor Project is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pelvic Floor Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pelvic Floor Project's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Pelvic Floor Project?

The strongest fits for The Pelvic Floor Project are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. The Pelvic Floor Project has a health audience.

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The Pelvic Floor Project is a health podcast with 139 episodes published.

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  • Episode #133

    133. Male incontinence and treatment options with urologist Dr. Jennifer Locke

    Oct 19, 202631 minS1

    In this episode, I sit down with urologist Dr. Jennifer Locke to discuss: Male incontinence and causes Tests your GP or urologist may order Treatment options ranging from conservative to surgical (physiotherapy, clamps...

  • Episode #132

    132. How personality traits, past experiences and beliefs influence physical symptoms with clinical counsellor, Cory Arthurs.

    Oct 5, 202654 minS1

    In this episode I discuss with registered clinical counsellor, Cory Arthurs: How personality traits like perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, or being highly driven can influence recovery and coping? How messages...

  • Episode #130

    130. Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum: Evidence vs fear based information with Dr Margie Davenport

    Sep 7, 202652 minS1

    In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport: The abundance of fear based and confusing information circling about exercise in pregnancy and...

  • Episode #129

    129. Beyond Surviving: What to know about bladder, bowel, sexual health & menopause before pelvic cancer treatment with Nurse Practitioner, Kayla Switlishoff

    Aug 24, 202659 minS1

    In this episode I discuss with Kayla Switlishoff, Nurse Practitioner from the radiation oncology team at BC Cancer Kelowna: The benefits of having pelvic health and quality-of-life conversations before cancer treatment...

  • Episode #128

    128. Erectile dysfunction part 2: The mind/body connection with sex therapist Justin Paulsen

    May 25, 202648 minS1

    <p>This episode is <b>Part 2</b> of a series on Erectile Dysfunction. </p><p>In this episode I discuss with Vancouver based Conselor Justin Paulsen:</p>How mental and emotional factors play a role in EDHow stress and...

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  • Episode #127

    127. Erectile dysfunction part 1: Medical considerations with urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon

    May 11, 20261h 16mS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with Kelowna based urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon:</p>What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? At what point does it move from a temporary issue to a condition requiring a doctor's visit?Primary...

  • Episode #126

    126. Pelvic floor internal exam: Do I have to? What happens?

    Apr 20, 202632 minS1

    <p>In this solo episode, I talk about:</p>What may happen in a pelvic floor appointment (specific to internal assessment)The importance of finding a therapist that feels right to you (we don’t all practice the same)My...

  • Episode #125

    125. Bowel and bladder considerations for people with Parkinsons, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis with physiotherapist Dr. Carina Siracusa

    Apr 6, 202654 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with fellow physiotherapist Carina Siracusa</p>Explanation of our body’s bowel and bladder function At what level Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke affect these systemsMedication...

  • Episode #124

    124. How purity culture (religion, upbringing, beliefs) influences the pelvic floor with Psychologist Dr. Kristy Money

    Mar 23, 202654 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with psychologist Kristy Money:</p>Her experience growing up in a mormon community surrounded by purity culture and the difficulties of making the “switch” to sexuality and pleasureSexual...

  • Episode #123

    123. Menopause hormone therapy is now covered in British Columbia (March 1, 2026) with Shirley Weir

    Mar 9, 202637 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with founder of Menopause Chicks, Shirley Weir:</p>Certain brands of Menopause hormone therapy are now covered in BC as of March 1st as part of the new National PharmaCare programWhat we...

  • Episode #122

    122. Potty training and the pelvic floor with Dr. Quira Smith

    Feb 23, 202652 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Occupational Therapist Dr. Quiara Smith and I discuss:</p>Potty learning vs potty trainingWhat do we need to see in our kids to know they are ready to potty train?Ideal age?How does the pelvic floor...

  • Episode #121

    121. Diastasis; Social media is more damaging than crunches with Gráinne Donnelly

    Feb 9, 202656 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with fellow physiotherapist and researcher, Gráinne Donnelly, the effect that social media has on diastasis rectus abdominis:</p>The recent study published that evaluated Instagram content...

  • Episode #120

    120. "Something is coming out of my vagina” with Kirsten Mark

    Dec 8, 202534 minS1

    <p>In this episode I discuss with a Kristen Mark, a client of mine who wants other new moms to know they aren’t alone when they panic about their postpartum body</p><p><b>ABOUT KIRSTEN</b></p><p>I’m Kirsten Mark. A...

  • Episode #119

    119. Top 5 messages I repeat as a pelvic health physiotherapist

    Nov 24, 202527 minS1

    <p>In this solo episode, I discuss:</p>Just because you have a pelvic floor symptom, doesn’t mean your pelvic floor is “damaged” or “broken” The majority of people have no idea how their bowel, bladder and sexual...

  • Episode #118

    118. Why do I not want to have sex? Is it my pelvic floor? With psychotherapist, Lucy Snider

    Nov 10, 202559 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, Lucy Snider to discuss:</p>Low libido, low sexual desire Spontaneous vs Responsive desirePain with intercourseIs something wrong with me if I don’t want to have...

  • Episode #117

    117. Vaginal moisturizers, lubricants and estrogen: Benefits and differences with Dr Dolores Fernandez from IRIS

    Oct 27, 202548 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and the founder of IRIS, Dr. Dolores Fernandez: </p>The unique benefits of vaginal moisturizer, lubricant and...

  • Episode #116

    116. Preparing for a “natural birth”, what does that mean? With midwife Meghan MacKenzie and Dr. Katie Armstrong

    Oct 14, 202558 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with midwife Meghan Mackenzie and family physician with extra training in low risk obstetrics, Katie Armstrong: </p>The term “natural birth”The difference between the terms “vaginal birth”...

  • Episode #115

    115. How compression garments can help with incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, c-section, pregnancy, hysterectomy, back pain and so much more

    Sep 29, 202542 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with Sinead O’Donovan from SRC health :</p>The evidence based benefits of compression The feedback I receive from clientsThe quality garments SRC has developed for incontinence, prolapse...

  • Episode #114

    114. 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport

    Sep 15, 202551 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta, Dr Margie Davenport: </p>2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancyThe benefits of physical...

  • Episode #113

    113. EMDR therapy to process trauma related to your physical symptoms with Ashley Phillips

    Sep 1, 202556 minS1

    <p>In this episode, I discuss with EMDR Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, Ashley Phillips about:</p>How previous trauma can be related to your physical symptomsEMDR therapy and how it differs from talk...

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