Celebrate Muliebrity with Michelle Lyons

• Menopause, Musculoskeletal & MHT: Episode 92 with Dr Rachael McMillan

  The Podcast Has Returned! After a brief hiatus, we're back with a great conversation on musculoskeletal health at menopause - does MHT make a difference to tendon health?In this episode, we discussed:Rachael's paper & research on tendons and menopause, comparing exercise, education and MHT for GTPS aka gluteal tendinopathythe role of oestrogen & inflammation in musculoskeletal carehow current research has a focus on oestrogen, but how the roles of testosterone & progesterone are being increasingly investigatedRachael is doing great work as both a clinician and researcher and is really highlighting how menopausal tendons are different, the roles of hormones but also of inflammation and the impact of overweight/obesity. She makes complex science understandable and applicable and I can't wait to see where her research takes us in the future! You can follow her progress in this area on ResearchGate.Want to learn more about the intersection of hormonal health and musculoskeletal health at menopause? My brand new Menopause course is available NOW! (and when you sign up you'll get the Hysterectomy Rehab to Rehab course FOR FREE!) All of the details to sign up are at CelebrateMuliebrity.comLots of great episodes coming up over the next few weeks, on hip health, REDs, exercise in pregnancy and more - make sure you're subscribed (a rating & review is always appreciated!) and follow me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest on my adventures in women's healthUntil next time,Onwards & Upwards, Mx#celebratemuliebrity

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• Integrating Pelvic Health in Athletics: Episode 91 with Dr Julie Wiebe

  Hello and Welcome to this week's episode with the inimitable Julie Wiebe!Julie has been in this space for a long time and has done so much to advance the importance of looking at pelvic health from a systems approach. In this conversation:Julie shared her journey from sports medicine to pelvic floor therapy, emphasizing her mission to integrate pelvic health into broader fitness and athletic contexts. She highlighted the importance of breath strategies and coordination in movement, and discussed her academic work to improve clinical understanding and research quality in pelvic health. Julie recently attended the Female Athlete Conference in Boston, where she noted an explosion of interest and research in the field, particularly in perinatal care and female athlete health. She also discussed the need for better screening methods for conditions like RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), as traditional menstrual cycle screening may not be reliable.We also talked about the importance of early detection and prevention of pelvic health issues in athletes, emphasizing the need to move beyond the current screening and referral paradigm. We agreed on the necessity of educating coaches, athletes, and medical teams at various levels to normalize conversations around pelvic health at every age and stage, as well as the need for a more nuanced, multidisciplinary approach to treating pelvic health issues, incorporating factors like biomechanics, hormones, and individualized treatment plans... and much much more!Julie is on instagram as @juliewiebept and you can find all of her course info at juliewiebept.com.Want to take a deeper dive and become a Menstrual Detective? My latest course is live now, and does a deep dive into the MC and what can go wrong...and what we're going to do about it! And...when you sign up now...you'll get access to the new course 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete' FOR FREE when it goes live in December! You can find all of the course info on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or at me website CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time,Onwards & Upwards, Mx!

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• GSL: Postnatal Breast & Pelvic Health: Episode 90 with Suzanne Carney

  Hello & Welcome! In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Suzanne Carney, who is a brilliant pelvic physio, with a special interest in breast health. I had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne about 10 years ago wgen I was teaching in Perth, Australia, and now we have the pleasure of having Suzanne living, working & teaching in Ireland.We covered a LOT of ground in this chat, including:Genitourinary Syndrome of LactationReturn to exercise postnatally - when you're breastfeedingBreast health - what's our role?Spotting the signs of blockage/infection in breastfeeding womenThe rehab toolbox for breast health - manual therapy, modalities, lymphatic taping and morebreastfeeding and fertilitypelvic health for children, teenagers...and teachers!Suzanne has a fantastic combination of clinical experience and evidence based practice to support whole person health, and she has some great courses coming up, on breast health, prolapse management and paediatric continence - you can find her on instagram as @anatomy_physiotherapyIf you're listening to this on the day it drops, you may have heard that The Menstrual Detective is now live and is available with pre-launch pricing...but the price goes up September 1st! (and don't forget you'll get access to the course 'Pelvic Health for The Young Female Athlete this December !) All of the details are on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity

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• The Microbiome & Pelvic Health: Episode 89 with Eleanor Gardner

  Hello & Welcome To The Podcast!Today, I'm joined by Eleanor & Jess from PelvicRelief where we'll be discussing all things microbiome and pelvic health, in conditions like fertility, UTIs, and menopausal health. We also explored the role of diet, probiotics, and specific Lactobacillus strains in maintaining vaginal health, and the challenges of prescribing beneficial supplements, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment. We discussed the challenges and distressing nature of recurrent UTIs and other vulvovaginal infections, emphasizing the need for effective & multi-modal solutions to manage these conditionsWe talked about the vaginal microbiome, emphasizing the importance of Lactobacillus dominance for maintaining an acidic environment, and explored common imbalances like bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, and their potential impact on fertility and overall health. The conversation highlights the role of estrogen in maintaining vaginal health, particularly during peri-menopause and post-menopause. Jess and Eleanor stressed the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment, cautioning against overuse of over-the-counter medications. The discussion also touches on the relationship between the bladder and vaginal microbiomes, and the impact of cancer treatments on vaginal health, and much more!For more info: make sure to visit pelvicrelief.co.uk and they are also on Instagram @pelvicrelief. I have much excitement about these products' potential to provide a more specific and bespoke approach to pelvic relief - looking forward to hearing more as the science continues to evolve!If you'd like to learn more about women's health, from back pain to bowel health, menstrual to menopausal health, pelvic pain and femalecentric oncology rehab - all of my online courses are available at https://celebratemuliebrity.com/Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity.com

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• Sports Med Specific Pelvic Health: Episode 88 with Niamh Clerkin & Rebecca Dodson

  Hello & Welcome to today's episode where we take a deep dive into sports medicine specific pelvic health. I'm delighted to chat with two friends and colleagues in New Zealand, Niamh Clerkin & Rebecca Dodson.In this chat, we chat about how we can better meet the pelvic health needs of young female athletes and how we can spread the word more effectivelyNiamh & Becs talk about their experience in getting involved with NZ netball, rugby & gymnastics - they have been working to improve pelvic health knowledge at both community and high performance levels. They shared what's worked well for them in terms of communication with both athletes and coaches and how to relate pelvic health to performance, relating pelvic health to sports injuries - not that different from managing calf strains!They discussed enhancing communication skills for coaches, and always keeping the athlete's needs at the centre of their conversationYou can find the resource they developed at https://netballsmart.co.nz/component/nnzlibrary/download/080ae7a3e1f5000e11ba055c28a3a27e.htmlYou can also find information about the fabulous products Niamh & her colleagues have developed at https://nunatural.co/Want to learn more about the young female athlete? About optimising menstrual health? Stay tuned for my NEW COURSE 'The Menstrual Detective' coming soon (and you'll get the 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete' FOR FREE. There will be special pre-launch pricing announcements soon...make sure you're following me on instagram for all the info (you can me on instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity - Until next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx Visit celebratemuliebrity.com for online course information

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