The Pelvic Lab

In conversation with me, Alizeh, producer and host of The Pelvic Lab podcast. In this quickie but goodie final episode of season 1, I give a shout out to all the listeners and share what's to come in season 2 in September.If you can, please rate or review on Apple podcasts or reach out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enHappy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!

In conversation with Natasha Bachoo, Social Worker and Sex Therapist.In this episode, Natasha demonstrates that sex therapy isn't nearly as daunting as it might sound. She provides suggestions for addressing negative emotions related to sexual challenges, alternatives to penetrative sex, advice on how to support a partner with sexual challenges, and how to find the right sex therapist for you. Natasha is based in Toronto, Ontario and is the only therapist I have felt totally comfortable talking to about these intimate details of life. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enNatasha Bachoo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dearpleasure/?hl=enAdvanced Pelvic Physiotherapy Centre website:https://www.advancedpelvic.ca/natasha-bachoo/Natasha's book recommendations: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/come-as-you-are-the/9781476762098-item.htmlhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/better-sex-through-mindfulness-how/9781771642354-item.html?s_campaign=goo-DSA_Books&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7Nl7jx0g_HXt0UCtTWmKP-xGE7ngTiWPhoCG7e3vdxUEfppxS7eCCn8RoC0WYQAvD_BwENatasha's podcast recommendation:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xVeFya7mbsD8yUb0QH3g5?si=M-OAWeDwTzO0gDuCvQ374QNatasha's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/3zBhihYUHBmGd2bcQIobrF?si=ZpMd573BTr6oJWWUXGgc6gBONUS - Natasha's show recommendation:https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/couples-therapy

In conversation with Amanda Olson, pelvic floor physiotherapist and President & Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose.In this episode, Amanda tells us about her company - Intimate Rose. She explains how to use their non-porous medical grade BPA-free silicone dilators, wands and vaginal weights as well as the reason she created an online support community. She even talks about the importance of addressing our feet when it comes to treating pelvic pain. Amanda  is based in Oregon, U.S.A. and I am a member of her Intimate Rose FB community. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enIntimate Rose website: https://www.intimaterose.comIntimate Rose Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135899167034091Intimate Rose IG: https://www.instagram.com/intimaterose/?hl=enIntimate Rose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intimaterose?lang=enAmanda's book recommendations:https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/heal-pelvic-pain-the-proven/9780071546560-item.htmlhttps://www.intimaterose.com/products/restoring-the-pelvic-floor-for-womenAmanda's podcast recommendations: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hCjZRl6aWz10bykHXIPCt?si=JhGYEQW_Rp2scvX9L4Imgwhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2FDSCA5DbVIcg6oq2jMPqA?si=IK8opjfZROSVSKynGu_MwAAmanda's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/04y7iJXobJhXuxLhC91LAd?si=5q2irTsTTli8B_MOXy7sUw

In conversation with Toni Spinella, PhD Student in the Substance Use Laboratory in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University.In this episode, Toni teaches the class you wish you had - Cannabis 101! She explains the different effects of THC and CBD, sativa versus indica, ingestion options, potential risks, and most importantly how it can be helpful for pain management. Reminder, cannabis is legal in Canada for medical and recreational use.Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enToni Spinella's twitter: https://twitter.com/spinella_t?lang=enToni's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPTM79Wn9vkWX0UoMYyrd?si=AJ76eTgARgKZgv_1TFvqewToni's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/3sZWxtVuRc1Iet6ELwRz43?si=AxmYbTwESAGdETmLmuaSnA

In conversation with Gemma Duran, Master-Level Coach in Sacred Sexuality and Personal Breakthrough, CEO+Founder of Gemmasphere: Self-Discovery Studio.In this episode, Gemma tells us about sexuality as a means for higher potential, living an orgasmic life, tantric massage, the throat-pelvis connection, and how to reframe our thoughts about chronic pelvic pain. Gemma is based in Toronto and a good friend of mine. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enGemma Duran's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gemmasphere/?hl=enGemma Duran's Website:https://www.gemmasphere.comGemma's book recommendation:https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/womancode-perfect-your-cycle-amplify/9780062130792-item.htmlGemma's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDDoYIxWvMLTdKpjFkc1B?si=MQS981GuS3KUm-4RF-zkmg

In conversation with Claudia Béland, Osteopath and Registered Nurse. In this episode, Claudia tells us all about osteopathy. She discusses manual manipulations, the nervous system, cranial sacral work, 'I Love U' abdominal massage, and the overall importance of addressing the body as a whole. Claudia is based in Montreal and pre-pandemic was also teaching osteopathy students in other parts of Quebec. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enClaudia Béland's IG: https://www.instagram.com/claudiabeland_osteopathe/?hl=enClaudia Béland's FB:https://www.facebook.com/claudia.belandinfirmiereosteopatheCamirand Muzzi's website: https://www.cliniquecamirandmuzzi.com/les-osteopathes/Claudia's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/fr-ca/livres/le-sablier/9782761957052-article.htmlClaudia's song recommendation:https://open.spotify.com/track/3JvrhDOgAt6p7K8mDyZwRd?si=jikz6_cUSpmo842Yd48kyQ

In conversation with Leslie Howard, Certified Yoga Therapist. In this episode, Leslie tells us all about pelvic yoga and how it differs from 'regular' yoga. She shares proper breathing technique and posture for all bodies, suggests yoga postures specifically for people with hypertonic pelvic floors and gives us a laugh talking about tail. Leslie is based in Oakland, California and pre-pandemic also offered her workshops around the world. I was a student in her 20-hour pelvic floor yoga teacher training in 2019. Discount code for $75 off provided in the episode!Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enLeslie Howard's website: http://lesliehowardyoga.comLeslie's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-year-to-live-how/9780609801949-item.html?ikwid=a+year+to+live&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=bcd614042e11b42b716cf2bc76a4fa43Leslie's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=5Rm6MVj9Rrq5aw58aZgzzwLeslie's song recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvw0Ymgmfk

In conversation with Meghan Rossi, PhD student in Clinical Psychology in the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory at Dalhousie University. In this episode, Meghan provides us with pain education - what it is, what purpose it serves and how to break cycles of pain. She discusses the fear avoidance model, genito pelvic pain/penetrative disorder and sexual beliefs about intimacy.Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enMeghan Rossi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rossimeghan?lang=enMeghan's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/come-as-you-are-revised/9781982165314-item.html?ikwid=come+as+you+are&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=4972a8a869842c8aa16ca37e26a5754eMeghan's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ye5Lvcg44VPvPgNXGF6PY?si=-dUE0Ye8R2mziKYfGH-XzA

In conversation with Crystal Chanderbhan, Naturopathic Doctor. In this episode, Crystal explains what naturopathic medicine is and how it can be helpful for a variety of conditions including pelvic pain. She discusses the benefits of acupuncture, the importance of good gut health, how to improve sleep, and the use of supplements. Crystal works out of Toronto and Burlington, Ontario and was my first and only naturopath.Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enCrystal Chanderbhan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_crystal_nd/?hl=enCrystal Chanderbhan's website: https://www.drcrystal.caCrystal's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/when-the-body-says-no/9780676973129-item.html?ikwid=when+the+body+says+no&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=846648924169d8d9d37b828f1dfc34d3Crystal's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QE9mMUthBRDP3IKPJQkrN?si=CMUR-iOfQdudLFFF2aoZWACrystal's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZucEGIAQEzyrnIbhrgh9Z?si=TaxQ4PACSDKsqr7o3_gTxg

In conversation with Amadea Kezar, pelvic health physiotherapist and owner of ASK Physiothérapie. In this episode, Amadea tells us all about pelvic physiotherapy - what it is, what it costs and who can benefit (spoiler - we all can). She shares what a pelvic physiotherapy treatment plan looks like for treating pain with penetrative sex, the importance of up regulating the parasympathetic nervous system and why vulvar self exams and proper terminology of sexual anatomy matter. Amadea is based in Montreal, Quebec and was my very first pelvic floor physiotherapist.Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enASK Physiothérapie IG: https://www.instagram.com/ask_physio/?hl=enASK Physiothérapie FB: https://www.facebook.com/askphysiotherapieASK Physiothérapie website: https://askphysiomontreal.comAmadea's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/where-the-crawdads-sing/9780735219090-item.html?ikwid=where+the+crawdads+sing&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=d3153a44d4d5c976a64a1da3cabe20bbAmadea's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/4hnAN0T27QaDD9ybPa6dvk?si=pOXyc8bqRQW93pOyUN_Asg

In conversation with Katie Aitken, co-CEO of Bonjibon - an every person sexual wellness shop and online magazine. In celebration of Valentine's Day, Katie talks to us about options in the pleasure market. She provides specific suggestions for people new to the pleasure market, for people who experience pain with penetrative sex and for solo as well as partner play. She also tells us about different toy materials and different types of lube.  Discount code for 15% off provided in the episode! Plus, discreet and eco-friendly shipping.Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=enBonjibon IG: https://www.instagram.com/bonjibonxo/?hl=enBonjibon website: https://bonjibon.comKatie's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/tiny-beautiful-things-advice-on/9780307949332-item.htmlKatie's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ExmMS6NTD5Sl5vTRDA7tr?si=uvQaBdI-RMiiCXS6WaENEg

In conversation with me, producer and host of The Pelvic Lab podcast. In this introductory episode, I share a bit about my story so that you can understand what this podcast is informed by and what you can expect to gain from listening in. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en

First episode releases on Valentine's Day 2021! Episodes will then be shared every other Wednesday.Follow The Pelvic Lab Instagram page for episode updates and useful resources: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/