Women's Health and Your Pelvic Floor with Ash Sorensen, Mrs. Washington County, Utah

The Samantha Parker Show

Today, we are joined by a fantastic guest, Ash Sorensen, Misses Washington County, and a woman’s health advocate. She’s spilling the tea behind the scenes in the pageantry world and women’s health and wellness.

Our conversation was eye-opening about an often overlooked part of women's health - the pelvic floor. It's not just about doing Kegels; it's about focusing on the entire pelvic floor and all the holes to avoid issues like urinary tract infections and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Ash emphasized the importance of paying attention to your body and not just "training" your bladder, especially as adults. Although leaks, pain, and tightness are common, they are not normal. We need to start talking about the truth behind these symptoms and give hope to others about the possibility of stopping them.

It is possible to jump on a trampoline without peeing yourself, ladies.

Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining proper posture, checking stress and tension, and relaxing the upper body, are all crucial for pelvic floor health.

And speaking of running, if you're a fan of trail running like me, it's important to remember that external cues and habitual behaviors can impact pelvic floor function, leading to the feeling of needing to pee frequently.

One of the main factors we often forget in our wellness journey is JOY. We need to start focusing on things we enjoy in this fast-paced world. We talk about the fun parts of life, like hiking, trail running, and even the joy of enjoying a good book series for some escapism from stress.

And speaking of JOY, if you are in the Southern Utah area, you must check out the upcoming adult prom event that Ash is organizing to raise funds for women’s wellness scholarships. Jake and I are in.

Remember to check in with our bodies, prioritize our health, and add some joy. Together, let’s change the conversation around women's health and wellness!
Connect with Ash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ash.sorenson/

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פרקים

1. Postpartum fitness. (00:00:00)

2. Pageantry Interview process with judges about women's wellness. (00:04:39)

3. Pelvic floor: crucial muscles, vital for health. (00:10:59)

4. Common symptoms doesn't equal normal. (00:13:26)

5. Corrective exercises improve mobility (00:22:09)

6. Managing stress for pelvic floor health. (00:24:21)

7. We forget joy in our busy lives. (00:26:04)

8. Common pelvic floor exercises may not be necessary (00:40:12)

9. Women's health and wellness programs (00:45:17)