About the Episode: In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by pelvic health pioneers Stephanie Prendergast and Elizabeth “Liz” Akincilar, co-founders of the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center (PHRC), for an honest and insightful conversation on pelvic pain, sexual health, and the ongoing gaps in healthcare education and treatment. Together, they discuss why conditions…
About the Episode: Pelvic and sexual health are still treated as taboo – but that silence comes at a cost. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and leading voice in women’s health advocacy, to break down the stigma surrounding pelvic pain, intimacy, and body awareness. Heather…
About the Episode: So many women are told their symptoms are “just part of aging”—but what if they’re actually treatable? In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, a urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, to talk about the intimate health issues women are often taught to normalize—like leaking, pelvic pain, prolapse,…
About the Episode: What if the issue isn’t your body but the way you were taught to understand it? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist Laura Federico and midwife, activist, and consultant Morgan Miller, co-creators of The Cycle Book. Together, they explore how shame, dismissal, and…
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: 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: What if your desire isn’t broken — it’s just been misunderstood? In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and author of Becoming Cliterate, to talk about women’s pleasure, desire, and the science behind feeling truly connected to your body. They explore why…