Episodes
In the episode, we sit down with Jeannie Kulwin to discuss her journey with fibromyalgia and how that experience created an opportunity to rethink her life. Jeannie is a Stress + Chronic Pain Coach - helping overwhelmed professionals reduce stress and/or chronic pain so they can have guilt-free fun and make more money + impact. Connect with her on IG , facebook, or visit her website. **Please note that this and every episode of Beyond the Pelvis is for educational and/or enterterainment...
Published 05/03/24
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Andrew, who openly shares his healing journey from pelvic pain. Andrew  is an environmental and civil engineer who has recovered from 1 and a half years of pelvic pain and symptoms. We are excited to have him here to share his story with us and his healing journey Connect with Andrew on Instagram⁠ to learn more about his story. Dr. Kenael and Laura --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 04/21/24
Published 04/21/24
In this episode, internal medicine doctor Dr. Brad Fanestil, founder of The Boulder Institute for Mind Body Medicine, shares how he treats anxiety, depression, and chronic conditions with neuroscience. His techniques are simple but powerful. He shares many of them during our conversation. Here's what Dr. Brad has to say about his experience. "I’ve been a board certified Internal Medicine doctor for 33 years. After completing my Internal Medicine residency at UCLA, I began working in a...
Published 04/19/24
In this weeks episode we are joined by Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette Pleasant is a passionate and visionary public speaker. As the Founder of The Emotional Institute and the creative force behind The Emotional Tour, a transformative mind-body wellness workshop, she has dedicated her life to inspiring positive change. Bernadette is renowned for her expertise in Somatic Emotional Release and her role as a facilitator of Sacred Grief Rituals, advocating for emotional liberation through the...
Published 04/07/24
In this week's episode, we are joined by Tara King, head of coaching operations at Lin Health. She shares her personal story of dealing with chronic pain as well as how she used that as inspiration to help herself and others. Tara is a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) specializing in pelvic health and chronic pain. After recovering from decades of chronic pelvic pain, back pain, neck pain, and headaches, Tara turned her clinical practice towards empowering others to do the same. She now...
Published 03/22/24
In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Angelica Whaley, PT, DPT. Dr. Angelica M. Whaley is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing at The Pelvis Pro in Inman Park in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago and has been specializing in pelvic health since graduating. Her passion is treating acute and chronic pelvic pain, and she feels that pelvic health is an intersection of all her interests— physical therapy, public...
Published 03/15/24
In this episode, we are joined by Tanner Murtagh from Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Their mission is to help clients greatly reduce or eliminate their chronic pain or symptoms and improve their mental health by using specific psychotherapeutic approaches. Here's what Tanner shares about himself: "I am a therapist who primarily works with clients who have chronic pain or symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained and experienced in treating chronic pain that has no structural...
Published 03/08/24
In this episode we discuss with Dr. Kelli Wilson, the management of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). Dr. Kelli Wilson is the owner of an education company that trains physical and occupational therapists how to appropriately assess and treat complex pelvic pain conditions in both the male and female population, as well as other online course options. Listen to this episode where we share with you some of the physical causes of PGAD. You can find Dr....
Published 03/02/24
In this episode, we are joined by Dan Buglio, the man behind Pain Free You. He shares his story about how he overcame chronic pain, his approach to recovery of all chronic conditions, including pelvic pain. Dan is a chronic pain coach with a specialty in TMS and Mindbody resolution for pain or other symptoms. His experience first began 25 years ago with 13 years experiencing back pain and Sciatica. Once he beat it, he continued to learn, study and eventually coach others on how to get out...
Published 02/23/24
In this weeks episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura speak with Dr. Rachel Gofman. Rachel is doctor of physical therapy and pelvic pain coach. Her mission is to liberate women from a life consumed by pelvic pain and help them to create lives of greater purpose, connection and intention. Rachel not only helps women recover from pelvic pain but has her own inspiring success story. You can find Rachel through her website or on instagram. --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 02/17/24
In today's episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss the added challenge of experiencing pain in a melanated body vs a non-melanated body. We also discuss some free and easy resources anyone can do, at anytime, to help manage pain. This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace care from your medical provider. Please seek medical treatment when you need medical treatment and care. And always seek the counsel of your primary medical professional for guidance before starting...
Published 02/13/24
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brianne Grogan to discuss the connection of emotions with pelvic pain, tension and prolapse and how embodiment practices can be used for healing. Dr. Brianne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health. She is passionate about the mental and emotional aspects of pelvic conditions. Her mission is to change the conversation around pelvic wellness to a new paradigm that includes thoughts, emotions, energy, mindset, spirit, and soul along...
Published 02/02/24
In this episode, we are joined by Emily Rae Davies to discuss the important role of attuning to our sexuality and how embodiment practices can be used as a healing modality. Emily Rae Davies is an ordained priestess of body and sexual mysteries in service to a global community of women who are on a journey of physical, sexual and spiritual activation living through the heart. She's been a student of spirituality, yoga, sacred sexuality, eastern philosophy, and natural healing for over 20...
Published 01/25/24
You do not want to miss this week's episode where Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss the power of the placebo effect. It will literally blow your mind! Listen in for some great tips on how to use your mindset to shift your reality. Follow Dr. Kenael Segal and Laura Haraka for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthepelvis/message
Published 01/11/24
In this episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss what pain is and how pain pathways get developed in the brain. We also converse about why the brain sends pain signals to our body and the importance of neuroplasticity. We also talk about the power that meditation and visualization have on healing chronic pain. Don't forget to let us know your word of the year for 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthepelvis/message
Published 01/04/24
In this episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura talk with Charlie Merrill, PT to discuss the symbolism of pelvic pain and how uncovering the emotional blockages is one of the missing keys to relieving your symptoms. Charlie Merrill is a Physical Therapist (PT) and the founder of Merrill Performance in Boulder, CO. He's synthesized treatment of the mind and body for over 20 years to support people in returning to a high level of performance in their lives. In his practice, Charlie combines...
Published 12/21/23
This is part 2 of getting to know your hosts. In this episode, Dr. Kenael Segal shares her story of how intuition led her to become the PT and healer she is today. To stay connected with Dr. Kenael Segal, visit her website or follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuspelvicpt/?hl=en LinkedIn: dr-kenael-segal-70350b37 Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@lotusphysicaltherapyandwel1209 --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 12/14/23
This is part 1 of getting to know your hosts. Laura Haraka shares her story of how chronic pain happened for her and served as the catalyst for major life changes. To stay connected with Laura, visit her website or follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feel.to.heal.wellness Facebook: feel.to.heal.wellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feeltohealwellness/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@feel.to.heal.wellness Be sure to follow us and leave a review...
Published 12/07/23
In this brief introduction, we will discuss our purpose. Find out why we started this podcast and what we will be discussing. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss our weekly episodes where we will explore alternative and complementary ways of healing chronic pain and conditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthepelvis/message
Published 11/29/23