The Pelvic Lab Alizeh Ladak
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- Health & Fitness
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A podcast about pelvic pain and women's sexual wellness. By sharing my personal journey as a 29-year old woman living with chronic pelvic pain, I aspire to provide support to other women living with vulvodynia, including: vestibulodynia, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. By interviewing a variety of healthcare and alternative professionals, I intend to provide education and resources to women and all members of their support system. This podcast is for anyone who identifies as a woman as well as for all other humans who love us and want to better understand both the pleasure and pain generated through our powerful pelvis.
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Ep.11: Season Finale
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=en
Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! -
Ep.10: Sex Therapy
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=en
Natasha Bachoo's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/dearpleasure/?hl=en
Advanced 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.html
https://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_BwE
Natasha's podcast recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xVeFya7mbsD8yUb0QH3g5?si=M-OAWeDwTzO0gDuCvQ374Q
Natasha's song recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3zBhihYUHBmGd2bcQIobrF?si=ZpMd573BTr6oJWWUXGgc6g
BONUS - Natasha's show recommendation:
https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/couples-therapy -
Ep.9: Dilators and Wands
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=en
Intimate Rose website:
https://www.intimaterose.com
Intimate Rose Private FB Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/135899167034091
Intimate Rose IG:
https://www.instagram.com/intimaterose/?hl=en
Intimate Rose TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@intimaterose?lang=en
Amanda's book recommendations:
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/heal-pelvic-pain-the-proven/9780071546560-item.html
https://www.intimaterose.com/products/restoring-the-pelvic-floor-for-women
Amanda's podcast recommendations:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3hCjZRl6aWz10bykHXIPCt?si=JhGYEQW_Rp2scvX9L4Imgw
https://open.spotify.com/show/2FDSCA5DbVIcg6oq2jMPqA?si=IK8opjfZROSVSKynGu_MwA
Amanda's song recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/04y7iJXobJhXuxLhC91LAd?si=5q2irTsTTli8B_MOXy7sUw -
Ep.8: Cannabis 101
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=en
Toni Spinella's twitter:
https://twitter.com/spinella_t?lang=en
Toni's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPTM79Wn9vkWX0UoMYyrd?si=AJ76eTgARgKZgv_1TFvqew
Toni's song recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3sZWxtVuRc1Iet6ELwRz43?si=AxmYbTwESAGdETmLmuaSnA -
Ep.7: Sacred Sexuality
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=en
Gemma Duran's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/gemmasphere/?hl=en
Gemma Duran's Website:
https://www.gemmasphere.com
Gemma's book recommendation:
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/womancode-perfect-your-cycle-amplify/9780062130792-item.html
Gemma's song recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDDoYIxWvMLTdKpjFkc1B?si=MQS981GuS3KUm-4RF-zkmg -
Ep.6: Osteopathy for Pelvic Pain
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=en
Claudia Béland's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/claudiabeland_osteopathe/?hl=en
Claudia Béland's FB:
https://www.facebook.com/claudia.belandinfirmiereosteopathe
Camirand 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.html
Claudia's song recommendation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3JvrhDOgAt6p7K8mDyZwRd?si=jikz6_cUSpmo842Yd48kyQ
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