Ep 106: All about pelvic health

Ep 106: All about pelvic health

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory | Fitness, Strength Training, Wellness July 8, 2025 Duration: 54:45

This episode is a deep dive into pelvic health, an incredibly important aspect of overall health, function, and quality of life for women that many of us don't know enough about (and aren't taught). In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel cover:

  • The basic anatomy and function of the pelvic floor
  • The most common pelvic floor issues, from pain to prolapse to incontinence and more
  • Risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction
  • How to tell if your pelvic floor may not be functioning optimally
  • Prevention and protection
  • Self-care and lifestyle tips for avoiding or mitigating these issues
  • Other steps if you're experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction that you can't manage on your own

We hope you find this episode helpful; if you do, please rate/review/subscribe and share it with someone who could benefit! 

You'll learn even more about pelvic health in our NEW program from Muscle Science for Women: The Fit Pregnancy Specialization program! Read more about our new program at this link, and reach out if you would like the military/first responders discount: https://www.rgfit.com/fit-pregnancy 

If you have comments, feedback, or questions please send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

Learn more about the hosts at rgfit.com and ashleighvanhouten.com


Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
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