The Pelvic Power Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Dolores Fernandez — naturopathic doctor and the founder of Iris, my absolute go-to vulva/vaginal moisturizer for lichen sclerosus.We dive into the misunderstood world of vulvar health, menopause, pelvic pain, and skin conditions — including how people fall through the cracks in the medical system, and what options actually help.In this episode, we talk about:Menopause, vulvar health, and how naturopathic medicine fits into it Why vulvar skin conditions are often missedPelvic exams, pelvic floor tension & chronic painHow Iris moisturizer was created from clinical needIngredients that truly support vulvar tissue How to feel empowered when navigating your diagnosisThis episode is warm, informative, and empowering — especially if you’ve ever felt confused about your diagnosis or unsupported in the healthcare system Where to find Iris700+ pharmacies across CanadaUse code PENNY10 for a discount online 💜(There’s a store locator on the website)💌 Stay ConnectedInstagram: @drdoloresndInstagram: @wellbeing.by.pennyWebsite: wellbeingbypenny.com👉🏽 If you haven’t downloaded the free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card yet Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYou deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!As we step into the last month of the year, I want to bring you a little reminder:You don’t have to wait for January to feel aligned, hopeful, or connected to yourself again. Your next era starts now.Inside this episode, we explore:Why intentions feel softer + more supportive than goalsHow to look back at your year without judging yourselfHow to harness end-of-year energy to support your pelvic healingNervous system connection + finding what actually feels good to your bodySmall wins, big shifts, and the healing power of showing upThe moment a student reminded me what true healing really isA reminder that you get to start smallYou don’t have to wait for a date on the calendar to choose yourself, support your healing, or step into a new chapter of your life.Make a cup of tea, wrap yourself in a blanket, or join me in the bath while you listen — let this episode guide you into your next era with intention, alignment, and softness.👉🏽 If you haven’t downloaded the free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card yet Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYou deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!In this episode we dive into:Why you’re the only person you’re guaranteed to spend your life withHow to show up for yourself the way you want others to show up for youComparison, chronic pain, and reclaiming your own joyDaily choices that make your life feel juicier, comfier, more “you”Feeling life, and making it work for youWhy emotional support, cozy rituals, and pleasure matter for pelvic painA gentle reminder that you deserve to feel good — even if your life looks differentThis episode is your invitation to choose joy, choose magic, choose what makes you feel alive, grounded, and held.Do one cozy, lovely thing for yourself today. You deserve it.And hey — if you haven’t downloaded the free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card yet… um, what are you doing? Go get it!Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYou deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!In this episode we dive into:My current Lichen Sclerosus care routine — including medication, moisturizers, and what she applies dailyHow I use breathwork, movement, and body awareness to soften pelvic floor tensionWhy LS is not just a skin condition, and how fascia, stress, and the nervous system play a huge roleWhat I do on days when she’s tearing, sore, or afraid of making things worseHow slowing down, resting, and tuning in supports healing on a deeper levelA reminder that even if you’re not in remission yet, you’re not alone — and you’re not failingI hope you enjoy this episode 💗Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYour FREE Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 👉🏽 Access it here!You deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!✨ In this heartfelt (and joy-filled) conversation, Penny is joined by her friend Michelle Milhei, the creator of The Happy Pelvis — a beautiful community supporting people living with chronic pelvic pain. Together, they open up about what it’s really like to navigate life, relationships, and self-care while living with pelvic pain.From early experiences of discomfort and shame to learning how to communicate, build safety, and find support, this episode is an honest look at the messy, beautiful reality of healing and human connection. There’s laughter, tenderness, and so much truth in this chat between two women who deeply get it.In this episode we walk about:Michelle’s journey with endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and lichen sclerosus — and how she turned her pain into advocacyThe ups and downs of dating, marriage, and intimacy while living with chronic painHow safety, communication, and emotional honesty build real connectionThe importance of self-care practices like breathwork, nervous system regulation, and restWhy finding community — and laughing about the hard stuff — can be healing in itself...and so much more!Enjoy the episode!Previous episode Michelle has been a guest on: 5. The Happy Pelvis: Self-advocacy, Interstitial Cystitis & EndometriosisCheck out The Happy Pelvis Instagram, and website for pelvic pain resources. Discount code: You deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease. Join with code HAPPYPELVIS and get 30% off on your first monthly payment. ✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trialAny takeaways? Tag us 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYour FREE Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 👉🏽 Access it here!

Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!We are back with another "This Is Your Sign" episode - you won't know what the episode is about until you press play. ✨ Come listen with an open heart — the message will land exactly where it needs to.Enjoy!Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYour FREE Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 👉🏽 Access it here!You deserve to experience less pelvic tension & pain.. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast!✨ This honest and heartfelt episode explores what it means to navigate dating, desire, and self-worth when you live with pelvic pain. It’s a conversation about feeling “undateable,” learning to see your body with compassion, and remembering that your worth — and your capacity for connection — doesn’t disappear because of pain.Today we are chatting about:Learning to see yourself beyond pelvic pain — you are so much more than your symptomsThe truth about dating with pelvic pain and why the right person want to move through it with youHow self-worth and self-love can shape the kind of relationships we attractThe process of supporting yourself emotionally, mentally, and energetically (not just physically)What it means to show up for yourself in the same way you wish others wouldHow to hold space for both pain and possibility — and move through both with compassionThe quiet magic that unfolds when you choose to keep supporting yourself, even when it’s uncomfortableGentle grounding reminders to reconnect to your body through breath and movement...and so much more!I hope you enjoy this episode! Any takeaways? Send them my way 🫶🏽 @wellbeing.by.pennyYour FREE Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 👉🏽 Access it here!You deserve to feel at home in your body. Inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, you’ll find guided yoga, breathwork, and a supportive community to help you move through pain with more ease.✨ Join here and start your 7-day free trial

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!Today we have a playful yet heartfelt reminder that your healing doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else — or even to you. What matters is that it feels good, supports your body, and brings you closer to yourself.In this episode we chat about:A night of dancing that left my nervous system totally out of alignment — and what it taught me about listening to my bodyWhy healing practices don’t need to be logical — if it helps you, it helps youTrusting the tools that make you feel supportedWhy what works for you doesn’t have to make sense to anyone elseHow yoga, energy work, or simply doing what feels right can shift your body, mind, and energyA loving reminder to keep doing what supports you — because feeling supported & aligned is reason enoughI hope you enjoy this episode 💗✨ If you’re ready to explore more ways to connect with your body and ease pelvic tension, join me inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership — a space for movement, breath, and community that supports your healing.💌 Start your 7-day free trial and experience the magic for yourself.Follow along @wellbeing.by.penny & share your takeaways!

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!This episode is warm, grounded, and deeply relatable — a mix of introspection, humor, and empowerment. You explore the idea of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how societal timelines can create unnecessary pressure — especially for women in their 30s navigating relationships, fertility, and purpose + add pelvic pain on top of that and it can feel quite challenging!In this episode we chat about:How society’s timeline pressures (marriage, kids, career) create unnecessary FOMOQuestioning what you actually want vs. what you’ve been told to wantWhy you’re not late to life — you’re right on time, living on your own timelineHow to make your life so juicy that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on anythingBook recommendation: “Thank You, More Please” — a feminist dating guide that reframes modern loveA reminder that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is with yourselfI hope you enjoy this episode 💗 feel free to share your takeaways with me @wellbeing.by.penny👉🏽 Download your free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card (a new now every month!) 👉🏽 Join the Pelvic Health Yoga membership (yoga for pelvic tension & pain)

Welcome back to another episode! In this milestone 50th episode, I invite you to pause and reflect: What in your life might be out of alignment with how you truly want to feel?Through her own honest stories — from celebrating small wins like daily morning walks to exploring self-compassion around shame and healing — she reminds us that growth doesn’t have to be dramatic. It’s the gentle, consistent choices that bring us closer to ease.You’ll explore:The power of noticing what’s not supporting your healingFinding alignment in your healing and daily habitsLetting go of shame around “not doing enough”How upper-limit patterns and self-judgment can keep you stuckNervous system regulation and small energy shiftsWays to reconnect with yourself through reflection, breath, and kindness....and so much more!It’s a soft, real, and inspiring episode about finding your way back to balance — one aligned step at a time.I hope you enjoy it 💗Share any takeaways with me over on @wellbeing.by.penny, and don't forget to download your free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card!

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!Healing doesn’t always move in a straight line. In this episode, I share my own vulnerable story of emotions bubbling up in class, and why allowing yourself to feel can be just as important as movement and breath. You’ll learn how to find lightness even on the hard days, and why small, gentle steps still count as progress.Healing isn’t linear: 2 steps forward, 1 step back is still progressHow emotions like laughter and tears shift energy in the bodyThe importance of not apologizing for your emotionsSimple daily practices that support pelvic pain reliefRomanticizing healing + introducing the October Pelvic Relief Bingo Card... and so much more!Download your free October Pelvic Relief Bingo Card and start making pelvic healing a little more cozy—and a lot more doable.Enjoy this episode 💗

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!Sometimes showing up for yourself feels hard — but you’ve got this (lovingly). In this episode, Penny shares:Why small, gentle, mindful shifts matter for pelvic supportSimple daily practices you can try — from walking to stretching to mindful breathingHow little moments of movement can shift your energy and ease pelvic tensionEncouragement to start where you are and show up for yourself with compassionEnjoy 💗✨ Want more guided practices to support your pelvic healing? Join me inside the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership for classes, breathwork, and community designed to help you feel at ease in your body.Follow along with @wellbeing.by.penny on Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!Sometimes life feels heavier than we ever expected — grief, heartbreak, or simply the weight of being human. In this episode, I share how I’ve been moving through a tender season and the gentle practices that have supported me along the way:Navigating grief and heartbreak with honesty and compassionWhy showing up “as you are” can be powerful (even when it’s messy)The small shifts that helped me find lightness The role of therapy, yoga, and breath in holding space for difficult feelingsA reminder that you don’t need to rush your healing — tiny steps forward are enoughThis episode is your invitation to soften, slow down, and find your own small steps toward lightness.Enjoy 💗If you’re craving more support and gentle practices to carry you through life’s heavy seasons, you’re always welcome inside the Pelvic Health Yoga membership — a space to move, breathe, and heal together. Start with a free trial!Follow along with @wellbeing.by.penny on Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!In this short but powerful episode, Penny explores the question: when you’re feeling good, are you playing it safe—or truly enjoying the moment? Living with pelvic pain often brings fear of flares or “what ifs” that can steal the joy from pain-free days or moments of connection. Penny shares how to anchor yourself in the present, let go of constant worry, and give yourself permission to soak in pleasure and safety as they arise.Today we’re talking about: A reflection sparked by therapy: rushing to find answers instead of letting life unfold The importance of enjoying good days with less or no pelvic pain, instead of worrying about tomorrow How fear of future flares can rob you of present pleasureUsing the five senses (smell, touch, taste, hearing, seeing) as anchors to stay grounded in the nowLetting yourself fully experience joy, intimacy, and connection without holding back A reminder: life doesn’t have to be so serious — allow yourself to embrace the juicy momentsEnjoy! Feel free to tag me in your stories of how you're implementing this into your life 🤍👉🏽 Want to support your pelvis but don't know where to start? Start small with my Pelvic Reset Bundle - a gentle, self-paced 3-day program to release pelvic tension and reconnect with your body. Only $33! Follow along with @wellbeing.by.penny on Instagram!

Welcome back to another episode of the Pelvic Power Podcast!Living with pelvic pain doesn’t have to mean huge changes or complicated routines. In this short and sweet episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, I’m sharing three simple practices you can weave into your mornings to support your pelvic floor and feel better in your body. These small habits may seem minor, but they can make a big difference in how you show up for yourself and your day.Today we’re talking about:Why the smallest habits often create the biggest impact for pelvic healthHow to start your morning in a way that supports your pelvis (instead of stressing it)The link between nervous system regulation, self-worth, and pelvic healingA fun reframe: how to “romanticize” your pelvic pain journey?Simple mindset shifts that help you stay consistent without guilt or shame...and so much more!Enjoy! Feel free to tag me in your stories of how you're implementing this into your life 🤍👉🏽 Want to support your pelvis but don't know where to start? Start small with my Pelvic Reset Bundle - a gentle, self-paced 3-day program to release pelvic tension and reconnect with your body. Only $33!Follow along with @wellbeing.by.penny on Instagram!