Pelvic health is one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of women’s health.

Many are told that bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or discomfort during exercise are simply part of aging, pregnancy, or menopause. But the truth is, these symptoms are common and they are also treatable.

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Kelly, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist to explore how the pelvic floor connects to strength, breath, movement, and long-term mobility.

We unpack some of the biggest myths about pelvic health — including why “just do Kegels” is often the wrong advice — and discuss how proper breathing, core coordination can support pelvic floor function at every stage of life.

Dr. Kelly shares how pelvic health changes across the lifespan, from pregnancy and postpartum to menopause and beyond, and why early awareness and proper support can make a profound difference in quality of life.

If you’ve ever experienced leakage during workouts, pelvic pressure, core weakness, or unexplained back or hip pain, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening in your body — and what you can do about it.

Connect:

• Learn more about Dr. Lisa Kelly on her website
• Wave Physical Therapy and Pilates
• Instagram @anchorwellnesscincy

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Meet the host, Mary, a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Women’s Coaching Specialist supporting women - peri to post.

Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatwork

Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.

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Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canda medical advisory board, and Chief Medical Officer of Blair Health.

Dr. Shirreff shares her journey from traditional medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on closing the specialist gap for menopause and women’s health through technology and AI.

The conversation dives into why access to menopause care is so limited, how Blair Health’s platform works, and the importance of personalized, evidence-based treatment for women at midlife.

Key Topics Covered

• Dr. Shirreff’s background and motivation for founding Blair Health, a tech-enabled women’s health clinic
• How Blair Health uses AI to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment plans
• The importance of compassionate, proactive care and symptom tracking
• What “verticals” mean in women’s health (menopause, urology, nutrition)
• The nuances of menopause hormone therapy (MHT), including risks, benefits, and misconceptions from the WHI study
• The importance of individualized care—why no two women’s menopause journeys are the same
• The role of employers in supporting menopause care and the economic impact of untreated symptoms
• Success stories of reaching women in remote areas and those dismissed by the traditional system
• Underrated symptoms, healthy habits, and what gives Dr. Shirreff hope for women’s health

Resources & Links

• Learn more about Blair Health: Blair Health
• Menopause Foundation of Canada workplace guidelines: Menopause Foundation of Canada

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Meet the host, Mary, a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Women’s Coaching Specialist supporting women - peri to post.

Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatwork

Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.

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• Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcast
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Can't speak your truth? Experience gut-wrenching pain and butterflies when you visit your doctor? Does it feel like your feminine qualities are being suppressed?Could be your Chakras need a tune up!

In this episode, Mary explore menopause through the lens of the subtle body system to build an understanding how many menopause symptoms connect to specific energy centers, known as chakras. The body's subtle energy is information and vibration and menopause is a “reckoning” that brings stored emotions and stuck energy to the surface as hormones shift and the nervous system changes.

The episode focuses on three major chakras women are encouraged to clear to better advocate for their health and take agency over healthcare decisions. Specifically, the sacral chakra (Svathistana), the solar plexus (Manipura), and the throat chakra (Vishuddha ). These three chakras govern hormones and emotional fluidity and creativity, confidence, boundaries and taking agency, as well as voice, truth, and healthcare advocacy,

Journey through each of these to learn why they are essential in healthcare seetings. But it is more than just these three. Listeners are invited to join a new live monthly virtual community called the Menopause Café. This online meetup will cover one chakra per month with education and balancing practices.

The first session meets via Zoom on April 12. Each session is offered on a sliding scale from $4 to $44, with registration via Eventbrite.

To register visit https://bit.ly/3OrLkvy

00:00 Menopause as a Reckoning
01:56 Welcome Message for 2026 Momentum
04:06 Why the Chakras in Menopause
06:45 Subtle Body 101
09:13 Chakra System Basics
12:10 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
15:44 Solar Plexus (Manipura)
18:45 Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
22:03 Putting It Together
23:42 Announcement: The Menopause Café (
25:17 Final Takeaway

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Meet the host, Mary, a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Women’s Coaching Specialist supporting women - peri to post.

Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatwork

Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.

Connect:

• Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcast
• LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional....