About the Episode: Dr. Dee Hartmann, a pioneer in pelvic physical therapy, brings over 25 years of experience to this conversation on healing pelvic and sexual pain—and why the path forward isn’t just about reducing symptoms, but reconnecting with pleasure. In this episode, she shares the foundational tools she used with patients to regulate the…
About the Episode: In this insightful and validating conversation, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by endometriosis surgeons Dr. Victoria Vargas and Dr. Melissa McHale to explore what true expert care should look like and why so many patients are still being missed. They unpack the realities of delayed diagnosis, the importance of being believed, and…
About the Episode: In Part 2, Dr. Ginger Garner continues the conversation with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT, diving into pleasure, intimacy, and healing beyond pain. This episode explores alternative pleasure pathways, why penetration is not required for satisfying intimacy, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help people safely reconnect with their bodies after…
About the Episode: What does it really mean when your doctor says your labs are “normal” — but you still don’t feel well? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre (Dr. E) to explore medical gaslighting, why so many patients feel dismissed in healthcare, and how to navigate the system without losing…
About the Episode: In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Ginger continues her discussion with Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, diving deeper into what it really takes to talk about sex in ways that feel safe, honest, and human. Together, they explore how curiosity can replace shame, why language matters in…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: Talking about sex doesn’t have to feel awkward or unsafe. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, for an open conversation about how we talk about sex, pleasure, bodies, and identity—and why…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: What if your pain isn’t “normal” — it’s been misunderstood? In this episode, Dr. Ginger sits down with Dr. Madhu Bagaria, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in complex endometriosis, to talk about what really happens when pelvic pain goes undiagnosed, dismissed, or minimized. Together, they explore why endometriosis is…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: Men’s sexual health is often misunderstood and reduced to quick fixes. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with Dr. Ümit Erkut, physiotherapist, osteopath, and Assistant Professor, about a whole-body approach to male sexual dysfunction. They explore premature ejaculation through the lens of…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: Pudendal neuralgia is one of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood forms of pelvic pain—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, pelvic health expert Dr. Tracy Sher joins the show to break down what pudendal neuralgia really is, why it’s often missed, and what patients…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: Among the many myths that need busting in healthcare, endometriosis is not endometrium ranks high on the priority list. The Vocal Pelvic Floor Podcast has been lucky enough to have Sallie Sarrel for a second time on this podcast. This episode is all about the unfortunately common journey…
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: Why do we need endometriosis advocacy? Well, the unfortunate reality is that It can take 7-12 years (on average) to get an accurate endometriosis diagnosis. Which means an outrageously large number of women are struggling to get real solutions to their complicated and varied symptoms which are negatively…