The Dr. Jess Show

Pregnancy and childbirth bring incredible joy, but they also bring changes to our bodies that may not be discussed enough. In this episode, we'll unravel the intricacies of postpartum pelvic health – from the physical transformations to the emotional and mental aspects of recovery.
We have a special treat for you today as we'll be joined by a women's health specialist Lynn Schulte, PT and Founder of the Birth Healing Institute who will share invaluable insights into exercises, practices, and tips for postpartum pelvic well-being.
So, whether you're a new mom, soon-to-be mom, or someone supporting a mom through this journey, stick around for an empowering conversation about postpartum pelvic health. Let's kick off this episode and explore the ways we can support and empower each other on this beautiful and transformative path of motherhood.

In today's episode, we dive into a powerful success story of overcoming bladder leakage and embracing pelvic health. Meet our incredible guest, Kori Johnson - Hoopes, OTR/L who bravely opens up about her personal struggle with bladder leakage.
Learn about Kori’s background and how pelvic health issues impacted her daily life and how she is now on the other side of it, helping others with their bladder challenges.

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs weaken or become damaged. This can result in one or more pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum, descending or bulging into the vaginal canal. It's a condition that affects many women, and it's essential to know that you're not alone.

Here at our practice, we understand that pelvic prolapse can have a profound impact on your quality of life. That's why I want to share some key insights and recommendations to help you navigate this condition. We will also hear from Sherrie Palm, the Founder/CEO of APOPS, Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. Sher’s recently released fourth book about pelvic organ prolapse, THE BIGGEST SECRET IN WOMEN’S HEALTH: Stigma, Indifference, Outrage, and Optimism, follows her prior award-winning book Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic. Sher is a pelvic organ prolapse patient advocate, vaginal and intimate health activist, internationally recognized speaker, POP key opinion leader, and prolific writer regarding POP physical, emotional, social, sexual, fitness, and employment quality of life impacts.

Recognizing a need to shift the global view of the remaining stigmatized aspects of women’s health, Sher takes steps to pioneer change. Her engagement in the evolution of POP awareness enable patient voice to be an integral aspect of the advancement of women’s health and wellness protocol.

If you're expecting a baby or had one recently, you must have come to know what a roller coaster ride it is. Full of emotions, excitement, fear, and unfortunately, pain! Pregnancy is the time when a woman surrenders her entire body for the beautiful purpose of bringing a new life into the world. Pregnancy doesn't only cost your physical health but also your mental wellbeing. This is because your body goes through various changes, which are sometimes very uncomfortable.

Many of these discomforts may persist after your pregnancy as well. One such is coccyx pain. In simpler words, it is the pain you feel in your tailbone. I had significant tailbone pain which lasted a good 7 weeks after giving birth to my son Teddy. The pain I experienced was significant at times making sitting unbearable. I was only able to get comfortable laying on my side, So, if your tailbone has become a real pain in the butt, keep listening!

This was a question we recently got from a prospective patient who called our clinic looking to book an appointment for pelvic health physical therapy. She didn’t know much about us or how we stand out from basic PT’s so listen in to learn more about our unique approach!

The following episode will guide you through a healing meditation that focuses on setting intentions. Listen and follow along and set your intentions for 2023 while releasing anything from this past year that you’re ready to let go of.

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Physical Therapy for your lady parts! Dr. Jess specializes in helping women restore their pelvic health so they can get back to enjoying all the things an active, healthy woman should enjoy; exercising, laughing with friends and family without fear of leaking, and yes… even sex again ending having pain of fear of doing damage. Tune in to catch the first chapter live and learn more about her latest book: Postpartum is Forever which is available right on Amazon!

Suzy Giordano is one of the authors of "12 Hours by 12 Weeks", " The Baby Sleep Solution", and recently "Room to Grow". Through her own experience having surprise twins, she developed the Babycoach method. A method that focuses on developing a baby's own self soothing skills and works towards fostering independent sleep! She has been sleep training infants, toddlers, and children for nearly 30 years throughout the United States and abroad. Tune in to hear all about her successful sleep training methods!

Learn what being sick has to do with your bladder and 4 tips to reduce bladder leakage now!

Neuroscience shows that our brains continue to change and grow even as adults! Tune in to learn how to attract more meaningful relationships, develop the skills you’re trying to learn, and achieve success in other areas of your life.

🌸 Postpartum is Forever is meant to make you stop and think twice. Most women don’t really consider what is happening with their pelvic health until there is a problem. Preventative care is more important than ever so why not address the issue before it becomes one? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👋🏻 I am Dr. Papa, better known to my patients as Dr. Jess. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in helping women to restore their pelvic health so that they can get back to enjoying all the things an active, healthy woman should. Exercising, laughing with friends and family without fear of leaking, and yes, even enjoying sex again without having pain or fear of doing damage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤰🏻 It is my hope that I will reach an even larger audience through the content of this book. I believe all women deserve the best care, from themselves, from their family and friends, and of course, from their doctors. My 🎙 podcast, Stay Healthy New England, and my 💻 e-course, Conquer Mystery Pain, aim to encourage those with chronic pain or who are plain curious about their health to educate themselves through multiple avenues. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🌸 Womanhood is a sisterhood and I invite each and every one of my readers to use what I have learned over the course of my career as a resource to better your lives. I understand that pelvic health is a very personal subject, and some people may not feel comfortable talking about it right away. That’s exactly why I’ve created this book, to get the conversation started! 🗣

Are you a DANCER looking for a Dance PT specialist to help you get back to doing what you love on the dance floor? The talented Dr. Courtney Livingston has agreed to come on and donate some of her valuable knowledge on the PT Dance scene. Dr. Courtney is known for her love of all things dance and has found her passion in blending rehabilitative medicine with movement! Tune in as she shares this great wisdom for all types of dancers. This is going to be a tremendously helpful interview for anyone out there who is struggling and wants to better understand what is going on with their body and why seeing a Dance PT Specialist can make all the difference. Follow her @latindancephysio on Instagram and Latin Dance Physio on Facebook

Pregnancy and birth are stressful on the body. It’s so important to give your body its best chance for recovery through your motherhood journey and beyond. Join us as Dr. Amanda Fisher, DPT and I discuss the importance of being seen by a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist before, during and after pregnancy.

Learn How To Release Anything That No Longer Serves You! In this episode I’ll be sharing how I release anything that no longer serves me. You’ll learn the questions I ask my patients as well as myself on the regular and how to incorporate them into your life and daily routines.

A healthy pregnancy diet plan is something that most women who have just given birth want to be paying attention to. Whether you’re planning to have children, are already pregnant or postpartum, having the essential nutrition for your body and your baby is VITAL. Learn what types of food and supplements to consider for your prenatal and postpartum body and how working with a Nutrition Specialist can benefit you and your little ones.

Chronic stress has been linked to problems with female reproduction. Women can also be victims of the stress-sex connection. After all, sex for women is not only a physical, but an intensely emotional experience. And just as it is for men, there’s not a more powerful aphrodisiac for women than the brain. It’s not surprising, then, that women can often condition themselves to think of sex in a negative way, form habits that prevent them from enjoying sex, and develop spontaneous stress responses that trigger automatic physical reactions. Learn 5 Key Self - Care Tips to Undo Stress Before it Wreaks Havoc on Your Physical, Mental and/Emotional Well-being.

This episode title was inspired by Dr. Susie’s book, check it out on Amazon! Listen in to hear my no-bullshit interview with Dr. Susie Gronski PT, DPT on men’s Pelvic Health PT. Tune in to learn about the types of conditions she treats and learn about what resources are available to you!

Tune in to hear all about my path to finding MFR and how it not only changed my professional life but personal life as well. Also hear about how you can find relief for the chronic pain you’ve been dealing with.

If you have never heard of fascia, you are not alone. Very few people are aware that there is a tissue that covers more of you than your skin, and that it can be the source of many problems and issues you may be facing in your daily life. Let’s explore, together, what fascia is in context of your body and how it can be affecting you everywhere, from the strange tingling in your feet to the tension headaches in your skull.

During pregnancy, the body’s center of gravity changes, which may affect posture and lead to pain. Additionally, the body releases the hormone relaxin to soften the ligaments, which allows the pelvis to open up and accommodate childbirth. This effect can also lead to SPD. In this episode, learn from the founder of the institute for birth healing, Lynn Schulte, PT exactly what can cause SPD, what you need to know during pregnancy, and about your history prior to pregnancy. Most importantly, learn about what resources are available to you and how to access them!

Everything you wanted to know about Interstitial Cystitis, aka Painful Bladder Syndrome! Dr. Nicole is the author of The Interstitial Cystitis Solution which can be found on Amazon. She specializes in pelvic health conditions and her sub-specialty is Interstitial Cystitis. Her clinic, Pelvic Sanity is in Orange County, CA. Whether you are just beginning your healthcare treatment journey, or feeling frustrated with a lack of answers, this episode is for you! There are lots of helpful nuggets of information in this episode from how to figure out if you have IC, to the steps you should consider taking when choosing a therapist, to what a quality treatment should consist of, where your symptoms are coming from and to where you can find a pelvic specialist therapist near you! Be sure to listen to the end to learn about all the resources that are available to you!

If you’re a woman and you have suffered the embarrassment and frustration of bladder leakage for longer than 3 months, then please pay special attention to what I am about to tell you.

Bladder leakage is common, but not normal. One in three women will suffer from bladder leakage in their lifetime. Unlike, what the pad companies have you believe, buying the best protective pad is not the only answer. Here from @thedowntheredoc herself, Dr. Marcy Crouch, PT, DPT why using pads can be helpful in the short term and why they don’t solve the problem.