Celebrate Muliebrity with Michelle Lyons

• Postpartum Exercise: Episode 83 with Dr Margie Davenport

  In today’s conversation , I have the pleasure of chatting with the phenomenal Dr Margie Davenport about her research, and driving the conversation forward to support female athletes in their pregnancy and postpartum journey.​We talked about Margie's journey as an athlete herself, to pursuing research particularly in the realm of postpartum physical activity​We also discussed the importance of creating a safe space for women to engage in physical activity postpartum, emphasizing the mental health benefits and the need to normalize exercise rather than pathologize postnatal recovery. ​Margie highlighted the evolution of guidelines and recommendations, with the consensus statement providing a more comprehensive approach to physical activity postpartum. Margie clarified that there are no absolute contraindications to exercise postpartum, only relative contraindications that require consultation with a healthcare provider. ​we also discussed the benefits of physical activity for pelvic floor health and mental health, and the importance of empowering women to take control of their health, as well as​Exercise & Pain Management in Pregnancy ​Sleep, Physical Activity & Mental Health​Postpartum Recovery & Exercise TimingAnd much, much more! Here’s the link to the BJSM issue Margie edited in April 2025: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/8You can follow Margie on instagram at @exerciseandpregnancy and I’m there too @michellelyons_muliebrityWant to learn more about supporting female athletes in the journey from menstrual through maternal and into menopause? My online Female Hormonal Health Masterclass is loaded with evidence based strategies to help you help women live well - you can find all of my online courses at CelebrateMuliebrity.comSee you next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx

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• Pudendal Neuralgia (or IS it?): Episode 82 with Bill Taylor

  He's Back! I had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Taylor a little while ago - ostensibly to talk about pudendal neuralgia...except we got sidetracked into an extensive discussion about male pelvic health. However, we did promise to re-convene and discuss Pudendal Neuralgia and here we are!In this conversation we talked about all the angles and our joint consensus is that most of the problems that are attributed to pudendal neuralgia are actually...not thatIn this conversation:​we talked about the potential for misdiagnosis (and gaslighting)​how the other nerves in the pelvis are often overlooked ​the importance of considering the whole person, including an assessment of their movement, their sciatic mobility, nutrition and sleep; we also explored the importance of a nuanced pelvic floor approach, taking things like constipation, breathing and inflammation into account​we paid respects to the complexity of persistent pelvic pain, and how systems are dynamic and interconnected - and the importance of listening to what’s really important to the person in front of us, and giving them knowledge, agency and support This is NOT a short conversation - but no apologies as we really wanted to give a comprehensive overview of assessment and treatment strategies for this often intimidating diagnosis - hopefully you’ll think we did a good job!Bill is an absolute superstar and one of my favourite colleagues and friends - I love the way he thinks and his openness to lateral thinking and exploration - Bill is doing a post-con at Pelvicon and you can find all his info at billtaylor.com💗💗💗Want to learn more about helping people manage pelvic pain diagnoses like pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia, IC/bladder pain syndrome, menstrual pain and endometriosis? AND save some money? You have until the end of June to use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout on ANY of my online courses, from menopause to breast/ pelvic oncology, back pain to bowel health, hysterectomy to sexual health - all through a femalecentric lens! All of the course info and registration can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time: Onwards and Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity 🥳

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• C Section Scar Therapy: Episode 81 with Hannah Poulton

  Hello & Welcome to this episode - all about scar therapy after c-sections!My guest today is Hannah Poulton, women's health physio who is embarking on the fun and easy road to a PhD, all about postnatal scars. It should be noted that C-sections, the most common surgery worldwide, often require additional care due to the responsibility of caring for a newborn, after major abdominal surgery!In our conversation, we discussed the available evidence to support scar therapy after a C sectionOur conversation also covered various aspects of scar management, including manual therapy, movement, nutrition, sleep, and hydration, emphasising that scar treatment is part of a broader recovery process (lots of clinical pearls here!)We explored how scar tissue can affect pelvic health and bladder function, with Hannah noting that even old scars can benefit from treatment. Hannah is developing a questionnaire to standardise scar mobilisation techniques and shared that while research evidence is limited, there is documentation supporting the use of mobilisation and desensitisation for scar tissue.Hannah emphasises the importance of scar therapy in holistic treatment protocols, discussing various aspects of scar management and its impact on physical and emotional well-beingHannah discussed her upcoming Scar Symposium on November 15th at the Birmingham NEC, which will include research collaboration and teamwork focused on benefits for patients. You can find Hannah on instagram as @hlptherapy and her website HLP-therapy.co.uk) and she has requested as many questionnaire responses by the end of June as possible please!Want to learn more about women's health AND save money? All of my online courses, from Menstrual, Maternal & Menopausal Health to Oncology Rehab, Bowel Health or Back Pain through a femalecentric lens are on sale this month - just remember use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout to save €75! Visit celebratemuliebrity.com for all the deets!Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity

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• Perinatal Pelvic Health for Dancers: Episode 80 with Rachel Kuik

  Hi everyone and welcome to this episode, where I had the pleasure of chatting with physiotherapist, Rachael Kuik ,who has published the amazing 'Dancing Beyond' perinatal guidelines for female dancers and the healthcare professionals who serve them - an exciting development at the intersection of pelvic health and dance medicineIn this episode we discuss the intersection of pelvic health and the athletic needs of the perinatal dancer, the challenges and solutions in addressing the pelvic health needs within the dance community, including the need for multidisciplinary care, especially when considering prevalent issues including hypermobility and REDs, which will impact pelvic health.Rachael emphasises the importance of desensitising dancers to open discussions about these issues and provide them with educational resources, as well as discussing the importance of understanding the potential issues dancers may face, from pregnancy, through labour & delivery and the timing of postnatal return to exercise and dance.Lots of clinical pearls here with immediately applicable strategies, that we could actually apply to all female athletes!The guidelines & infographic that have been produced will be great resources for dancers, and can be accessed at Rachel's website, rachaelkuik.com/dancingbeyondWant to learn more about helping postnatal women return to exercise? There's a whole module on maternal health in my online course, Female Hormonal Health Masterclass, which also covers Menstrual and Menopausal Health - AND if you use the code RESEARCH75 at checkout, you can save €75 AND get evergreen access!! All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comThanks for being here and as always, subscribing to follow the podcast and leaving a review is much appreciated! Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

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• Pelvic Research Update: Episode 79 with Michelle Lyons

  New Podcast Alert ‼️ 🚨 I’m flying solo! Buckle up!!Today’s episode is all about 2025 research updates in women's health ( I know it’s only June but there’s been SO MUCH good literature so far this year - I just had to!!)👉For this episode, I’m focusing on different aspects of women’s health - starting with medical gaslighting experiences in vulvovaginal disorder patients, but quickly moving on to evidence based strategies from JAMA for improving patient-clinician relationships and managing treatment expectations, emphasizing the importance of a person-centered approach and addressing lifestyle factors. 👉Then I move on, with an exploration of 2025 papers on the gut microbiome's role in health, particularly musculoskeletal pain and bone health, then on to the evidence for multimodal pelvic floor physical therapy for female sexual dysfunction, and the management of endometriosis-related pain, including the questions we should be asking, how we should be asking them and the impact of pelvic floor exercise (to contract or not to contract?) and other interventions, such as whole body exercise, tens and using mindfulness.👉SUMMER SALE NOW ON! 🥳🥳🥳Want to learn more about Female Pelvic Pain Rehab? Or Female Hormonal Health? What about a femalecentric approach to Bowel Health or Back Pain? Or if oncology is your passion, perhaps Breast Cancer or Pelvic Cancer Rehab? Or perhaps Female Sexual Health, Contraception & Fertility, or Prehab & Rehab for Hysterectomy? I’ve got you covered! 🌟 USE THE CODE RESEARCH75 AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE €75Check out the link in my bio or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.com! Until next time, onwards and upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity

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