We Go There Podcast

Dr. Victoria Scott is a Urologist who is passionate about improving the treatment of female pelvic floor disorders and improving the quality of women's lives. From UTI’s to IC to bladder pain, we cover it all. How it feels, how to prevent… and most importantly, how to treat this often chronic pain. Dr. Scott walks us through how we can advocate for ourselves to get better treatment beyond constant antibiotics. She also shares the science behind the health supplement Femetry that she's developed as a treatment AND prevention option for women with recurrent bladder pain. Dr. Scott Shares: What IC is and why it’s so hard to diagnose? The main symptoms of IC and UTI’s. How do they differ? What makes someone more likely to have painful bladder syndrome? What are the stats? How common is this issue? Treatment options beyond antibiotics Lifestyle modifications people can make to improve their symptoms What should women ask for with respect to tests if they have recurrent UTI's? What is the Femetry supplement you created and how does it work to both prevent and treat bladder pain? Why are you so passionate about this issue as a urologist yourself?    Show Notes:  Femetry supports women with Interstitial Cystitis, or Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) offering potent doses of clinically researched ingredients that promote a healthy urinary tract and target IC symptoms. Explore more on the Femetry blog for expert advice from Urologist Dr Victoria Scott and her colleagues on managing IC and improving your well-being. These doctor-formulated supplements are supported by extensive clinical research and designed to offer targeted solutions for your symptoms. Dr. Scott is offering 15% off your purchase of Femetry Urinary Cleanse & Flora Balance, Bladder Daily Comfort and Bladder Acid Control. Use code THEBELLEMETHOD for 15% off Femetry! For more of Dr. Scott, please visit instagram.com/dr.victoria.scott  and instagram.com/pelvichealthdocs on Instagram and www.downtheredoctors.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

We’ll be chatting about… How we’re juggling all our responsibilities How we’re prioritizing ourselves when things get crazy How to slowww down when everything seems so busy And more!   Show Notes:  For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Trigger Warning: Birth trauma, Mental Health Struggles, Suicide, and Sexual Assault SOLACE (Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Engagement) is a non-profit that was founded by Caroline Stadler in April of 2023. Caroline sustained a missed a 4th degree tear from a forceps delivery when giving birth to her daughter in 2022. She struggled both physically and mentally as she navigated care for her symptoms and recovery due to a lack of structured resources available in the United States. Caroline was then joined on the board of SOLACE by multiple women who had similar journeys and medical professionals who were passionate about making a change in the awareness and after care of severe tearing. Caroline and Sepideh Share: While obstetric data reports a 6-7 percent rate of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI), looking at the ultrasound data shows that up to 40% of patients who have had a prior vaginal delivery have sphincter defects that were never diagnosed: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199312233292601 (Also: https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/uog.18827). In addition to OASIS, 20 to 35% of moms who have had a vaginal delivery will suffer from a LAM (Levator Ani Muscles) injury which predisposes them to prolapses and incontinence. While there are surgical and non-surgical options for both anal sphincter and LAM injuries, the success rates are low and women often suffer from symptoms for a life-time. Vacuum and Forceps deliveries, especially forceps are major risk factors for an OASI. Based on a recent survey by the MASIC Foundation in the UK, 45% of women with OASIS experience postpartum depression and 78% have traumatic memories of their birth experience. An OASI (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury) has negative impacts on many dimensions of a woman's life. 50% of women in medium-term studies experience anal incontinence and 54% state that their symptoms are unacceptable and cause them to alter their lifestyle: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7093361/ Obstetric training for the diagnosis and repair of anal sphincter injuries is inadequate in the US: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/obstetric-anal-sphincter-injuries Show Notes:  For more of SOLACE, please visit  instagram.com/@solaceforwomenorg  on Instagram and https://www.solaceforwomen.org/   on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, is a Professor and world-renowned creatine researcher. He busts myths and breaks down the science behind creatine supplementation - specifically for female bodies.  In this episode, we discuss evidence-based creatine dosing protocols to minimize unwanted side effects like bloating, and we dive into the impact of creatine on female bone health, muscle mass, endurance improvements in exercise and even brain health.  Dr. Candow is the Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Dr. Candow’s research program develops effective lifestyle interventions involving creatine monohydrate and resistance training which have practical and clinical relevance for improving muscle, bone and brain health/function.   Dr. Candow Shares: How creatine is beneficial to females What is the best protocol to use for women starting creatine to reduce side effects like bloating? How does it impact muscle mass, bone health, and weight? What kind of improvements women can expect to see if they start taking creatine Creatine in pregnancy and breastfeeding Who should NOT take it?   Studies Referenced:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33800439/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37144634/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33557850/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25993883/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33759701/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33467377/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35688360/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276903/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37368234/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30978926/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670822/   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24766646/     Show Notes:  For more of Dr. Darren Candow, please visit https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/ on Instagram For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Trigger Warning - This episode focuses on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. Kyla Fox is an Eating Disorder Specialist, Survivor and Advocate. As someone who severely struggled with disordered eating during her teen years, Kyla experienced the large care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach that prevent patients from getting the help that they need. Kyla has been filling that gap with her realistic and innovative approach to eating disorder management, treatment and recovery, and the creation of her outpatient treatment clinic, The Kyla Fox Centre. As a mother, Kyla shares tips for parents to ensure we are creating a positive and supportive environment for our children’s eating habits and bodies. Eating disorders are on a spectrum and we cover it all in this episode.   Kyla Shares: Kyla’s story and how she decided to help others going through eating disorders and recovery How someone can know it is time to get help What do you wish would change in this realm of eating disorders?  The psychological, emotional, and social factors that contribute to these disorders Everyone’s journey is different, Kyla shares what this looks like in her centre Tips for parents on how to raise empowered eaters   Show Notes:  For more of Kyla Fox, please visit https://www.instagram.com/@KylaFoxRecovery  on Instagram and www.kylafoxcentre.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

When it comes to healthy eating in pregnancy, Marni Wasserman has a lot to share. She's a mom of two, nutritionist, and holistic chef. as well as the host of The Ultimate Baby Podcast and former co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast.  Marni sets the record straight on "the right foods" to eat during pregnancy and postpartum, busts some myths, and encourages us to use our intuition. She combines knowledge, passion, and experience to educate moms on how to adopt a real food diet and balanced lifestyle through simple strategies.  In this episode, we discuss diet and supplementation throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond! Tune in to find out how we can navigate healthy eating for ourselves and our family.    Marni Shares: How to navigate all the decisions during pregnancy Building a healthy mama & baby before, during and after pregnancy  Eating during pregnancy - including controversial topics like sushi, organ meat, vitamin A, etc. Best supplements for yourself and your children   Show Notes:  For more of Marni Wasserman, please visit instagram.com/marniwasserman  on Instagram and MarniWasserman.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Meet Chelsea & Caitlin. They are the founders of MamaPsychologists,  best friends, Registered Psychologists, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 5 and under) who struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From a month-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—they truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about!     They recently wrote a book entitled Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book where we deep dive into all the things no one talks about in the postpartum period. In this episode we cover topics from postpartum mental health, birth trauma, relationships, boundaries, and much more.   Chelsea & Caitlin Cover: Perinatal/Postpartum (birth trauma, transition to motherhood) Mom Guilt NICU Stays The “Mother Wound” SO much more!   Show Notes:  For more of MamaPsychologists, please visit https://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists on Instagram and http://www.mamapsychologists.ca on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

As a Peak Performance Mindset Coach and former Psychotherapist, Hina has been a student of the mind, human behaviour and human potential. She is someone who will help you challenge and explore the thoughts and beliefs that hold you back. Hina is covering what we can do to have more money, more time with our family, more resources to contribute where we want, and more… WITHOUT adding hours to our day.    Hina Shares: Things we can start doing today to get where we want to go Why is it so important to focus on where we want to go - instead of where we are now? How can we get the things we want while still keeping balance in our life? How can we overcome self-doubt and take a step towards the future we dream of? How can we manifest?   Show Notes:  For more of Hina Khan, please visit https://www.instagram.com/coachwithhina/?hl=en on Instagram and https://hinakhan.ca/ on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Description:   Emma Andrews is a dynamic leader with 15+ years experience working across the natural products, sport nutrition, and cannabis industries. She is a media correspondent for the cannabis industry and has gained invaluable insights into all aspects of the supply chain and consumption experience. Emma has explored cannabis from every lens and is sharing the truth about cannabis use, not only from the perspective of an industry expert, but also from the perspective of a mom and athlete.   From THC to CBD, we talk about what may work for you. Emma candidly discusses cannabis in pregnancy, breastfeeding, sports, and more, Tune in for all the details!   Emma Shares: When and why did you start using cannabis? What health benefits are there from cannabis use?  What are the trends around cannabis consumption?  What are your thoughts on the stigma surrounding cannabis for some? How have you overcome that? How did you become a cannabis advocate? What personally made you feel so passionate?  What are some myths around cannabis you’d like to bust? What advice do you have for someone who would like to explore cannabis?   Show Notes:  For more of Emma Andrews, please visit  https://www.instagram.com/emma.exhales/  on Instagram and www.emmajaneandrews.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Kim has always been highly attuned to her own sexual energy + spiritual curiosity. She’s made it her life mission to help others use sex for deep personal growth. She’s a globe-trotting coach, national media commentator, and retreat curator with a book in the works, a bodaciously blooming business, and a collection of couture crystal and maribou dildos. In this episode we truly go there with Kim discussing her journey to where she is today, the controversy surrounding her work, the concept of using sex to reach enlightenment, and so much more [including the heaviest item Kim’s ever lifted with her vagina].    Kim Shares: Her story and how she got into this work Why Kim thinks so many vaginas “are numb” and how she tells her clients to fix it Kim’s teachings on manifesting with our vagina How Kim responds to medical professionals who say that her practice of “vaginal kung fu” (jade eggs) can injure your vagina  The keys to tapping into your sexual energy and power   Show Notes:  For more of Kim Anami, please visit  https://www.instagram.com/kimanami/?hl=en on Instagram and https://kimanami.com/ on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Making big health decisions can be overwhelming..  It can challenge our personal values and beliefs and lead to internal conflict and unrest. It can cause rifts in families. We can wonder “what is the right thing to do?” and have uncertainty when there is more than one way to proceed. Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a  bioethicist who works with families to help reduce the stress and burden of medical decision-making and provides the necessary support  to make a difficult  decision with confidence. A Bioethicist is a healthcare professional trained to guide people who are unsure about what is the best choice or the right thing to do.   Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a nurse and bioethicist who has been working in healthcare for the past two decades with a particular focus on pediatrics and women’s health. She guides clients through making difficult decisions about their own health and  that of their loved ones. She approaches each unique situation with compassion, no judgements and supports people in getting to the right decision for them.    Rebecca’s aim is to help all those struggling with medical decision making so they can reach  “lasting moral peace” in the face of tough choices.      Dr. Rebecca Shares: Making an ethical decision doesn’t always ‘feel good’ - how can we come to terms with this?  How to find clarity in making complex medical decisions How to navigate your own ethical dilemma about your health (i.e. should I have more kids, fertility treatment planning, should I have an abortion, do I want another round of chemo for my cancer)  How to make medical decisions on behalf of a loved one (i.e. child, partner or parent) How to manage conflict in families making difficult medical decisions (i.e. parents making decisions for children, or adult siblings making decisions for parents)   We discuss the following topics that can be especially challenging:  conflict within your family about your health planning pregnancy termination decisions  healthcare decisions pertaining to your baby while pregnant and as a newborn medical decisions for children and minors fertility treatment considerations   Show Notes:  For more of Dr. Rebecca, please visit  greenbergconsulting  on Instagram and https://www.greenbergconsulting.ca on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Trigger warning: This episode covers body image and weight loss.    Lucia Hawley is a women's weight loss expert living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30 and older end yo-yo dieting and weight loss resistance with the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion and scientifically-backed nutrition science. Society one minute tells us to be smaller then flips to love the body we’re in! It can feel like whiplash and Lucia is sharing her journey with weight loss in hopes of empowering other women to work towards a body they love.    Lucia Shares: Lucia’s personal journey  with weight loss as an obese teen Overcoming embarrassment and embracing wellness How to drop the shame about wanting to change your body and how you feel “Love your body” messaging and how it can sometimes be harmful How to overcome a negative relationship with the scale Mindfulness in the health journey Social media’s role in body image Taking the urgency of weight management   Show Notes:  For more of Lucia, please visit luciahawley_  on Instagram and www.luciahawley.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Jill Miller, fascia expert, has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. She is the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body, and a contributing author on self-myofascial release in the text book Fascia, Function and Medical Applications.   In this episode Jill breaks down the basics for connecting with your body, using Yoga Tune Up® balls, her personal experiences, and all the info we need to heal using movement. Jill tells us where to focus in our bodies, how to breath through it, and how to become aware of our journey.    Jill Shares: The importance of diaphragm  All about rib flare -what can we do about it?  Jill’s daily practice for self-care (and her advice if you’re just starting on your self-care healthcare journey!) What’s missing from the mental health conversations - How is the body involved? Self-massage? How Jill juggles it ALL with a young family, book writing, and running a business The importance of the BODY in breathwork and how self-massage is key to accessing a bodyside response How to trigger a parasympathetic response The importance of singing in Jill’s life & the significance of her relationship with it     Show Notes:  For more of Jill, please visit @thejillmiller @tuneupfitness on Instagram and tuneupfitness.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Harry and Amanda are 2 of the 5 co-founder's at Othership. They have designed and built the first emotional training classes in North America combining beautiful social spaces built around saunas/ice baths and the leading Breathwork mobile app. They are creating spaces that encourage openness to the awe, belonging, and interconnectivity that animates the human experience.   In this episode, Harry and Amanda cover the benefits of connecting to your mind and body. They also take us on a guided breathwork from their app.    Amanda and Harry Share: Cold plunge/ice bath benefits (the actual benefits vs. what you see on social media)  The importance of saunas How to focus on and implement breath work into your everyday life How all of these experiences help break down trauma and can encourage healing Emotional regulation  How breathwork can help your relationships and intimacy   Show Notes:  For more of Amanda and Harry, please visit @amandalaine111 / @harrison.z.taylor / @othership / @othership.app on Instagram and http://www.othership.us on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Forceps assisted birth increases the risk of OASI (obstetric anal sphincter injury) significantly. Dr. Muraca breaks down her doctoral research on instrumental assisted birth to help provide informed consent for everyone giving birth. Being informed can help decrease the risk of injury.  Dr. Guilia Muraca is a perinatal epidemiologist and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact at McMaster University.  Her research uses epidemiologic approaches to identify optimal intervention rates in birth  (e.g., cesarean delivery rate, induction rate) that minimize the frequency of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, obstetric anal sphincter injury, maternal sepsis, neonatal sepsis, birth injury).  Dr. Muraca’s research program at McMaster University aims to produce evidence to support enhanced safety and satisfaction in the care of pregnant individuals and their children, with emphasis on care quality, accessibility and equity. Dr. Muraca Shares: How commonplace are forceps births?  What is the impact on the pelvic floor and long term issues with prolapse and incontinence after instrumental assisted birth?  Dr. Muraca’s research has discovered that rates of trauma after Operative Vaginal Deliveries is higher than previously reported - let’s dive into that.  What are some changes that could be made to make operative vaginal deliveries safer?  What are your thoughts on our rising cesarean birth rates? Factors at play? Concerns you may have, if any?  What do you wish more people knew about birth and recovery?  What are the biggest changes you would like to see made to the current state of obstetrics in Canada?  Asian-White disparities in obstetric anal sphincter injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis: 39% of women experience fecal incontinence after 3rd or 4th degree tearing (aka Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). Your research showed that there is an increased risk from women who identify as Asian race vs White. Let’s talk about why.   Show Notes:  For more of Dr. Muraca, please visit www.giuliamuraca.com X handles: @giuliamuraca1; @PERLLabMac