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I ask this question all the time and I want you to understand why! So thatās what we are talking about today! CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! And send it to a friend! Sharing is caring
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Whenever I come across the latest food and exercise trends I canāt help but feel like they are the newest way to get women to ignore their intuition.
In the episodeā¦
What horrifies me about our family trip to the farmerās market (itās not what you think)
Why cutting out the main source of energy for your brain makes no sense
Too much protein is also a thing
Control isnāt the end of the road, itās part of the process
Using exercise to numb out instead of connect
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Courntey and I met doing 42nd Street together in 2008. We remained friends through the next audition season and then she joined my Mary Kay team. Yup! Did you know I was a Mary Kay consultant?! I was. And so was Courtney.
In this episodeā¦
What MLM life taught us about ourselves, our art, and parenting
Control FEELS like it will solve things, but it often distracts us from the lessons and the path through hard things
How kids f*cked us up
Searching for structure and control as an artist and parent
The impact of high control mind groups
How we, two very smart women, ended up in an MLM, high control group
How motherhood and other stages of instability leave you so so vulnerable
You arenāt learning if youāre not failing
Courtney Romano is a filmmaker, writer, and podcast host. She wrote the creative manifesto āThe First Ten Years: A Philosophical and Practical Guide to Creative Longevityā after a decade-long career as an actor in everything from Off Broadway to commercials. That book was optioned, which kicked off her screenwriting portfolio. In 2020, Courtney wrote and directed the short film āScreen Testā and launched the podcast āThe Break Breakdownā which tracked the making of that film. In 2023, Courtney released the award-winning 7-episode series āKinsley Vs.ā, which to her great delight won Best Writing and Best Dark Comedy among others at the Baltimore Next Media Web Fest. Her podcast āLetās Go Againā released in 2023. Courtney lives in New York City with her husband and two young kids. Learn more at www.queensbirdfilms.com and on IG @queensbirdfilms
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Moments of alignment and clarity come only after a buildup of traction, energy, struggle, tension and finally finding that release. Yes, alignment is just like an orgasm! I didnāt know thatās where this episode was going to go, but Iām here for it!
When was the last time you experienced the sweet, sweet climax of alignment?
In this episodeā¦
Floundering and not floundering at the same time
Building slash rebuilding my work life after baby
Client wins as I ask myself āWhat am I even DOING?ā
When everything clicks into alignment
Alignment is like an orgasm
Finding a good teacher
The importance of a USED body
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OOOOOOOOHHH are we lucky? Or ARE WE LUCKY?!?! To have this weekās guest share her deeply empathetic, knowledgeable, and HUMAN approach to medicine and providing care. As a new mother herself, Dr. Fatima Daoud shares her insights from instagram, the operating room, and life. Follow her on IG @doctordaoud
In this episodeā¦
The weight of surgical responsibility
Perfection being the baseline
How motherhood changes things
Showing up in a competitive and demanding career as a pregnant/postpartum person
The problematic history of OBGYN and how that relates to social media now
We are ALL doing our best with the information that we have
Ways to collaborate and get what you need
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My baby becomes a toddler this week and Iām one year post cesarean. We did it!
In this episodeā¦
What I mean what I ask this question! Both physically and energetically and WHY it is SO important!
Why this is the perfect time for me to ask myself where MY vagina is pointing!
Emotional constipation vs emotional alignment
The ways in which I am supporting my own alignment during this transition
Thoughts on weaning
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Iām so glad I make a habit of NOT googling clients because I would have been a total weirdo when I met Nicola. Sheās smart, funny, REAL, and a practitioner of Pilates For Her Privates. Learn more about Nicola and her work at www.nicolakrausauthor.com and on IG @nicolakrausauthor
In this episodeā¦
How reading Brene Brown can make you less irritating to be around
Handling the imaginary panel of judges in your head
Valuing control over experiences with your children
We donāt have to fuck up our kids like we talked about here. We can actually NOT fuck them up!
From the Nanny Diaries to her next novel and how childhood experiences continue to inform today
Being an artist requires you to be a little bit of a weirdo
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I've been sitting on this one for a while and I'm so excited to share this story with you! It's back from my dating days and apparently relevant once again!
In this episode...
The time someone I KNOW ghosted me, but also...didn't because #socialmedia Physical vs emotional ghosting The definition of emotional ghosting It all comes back to When Harry Met Sally Dick stuffIf youāre picking up what Iām laying downā¦SHARE this episode with a friend!
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Pleasure doesnāt just show up. You need to invite her to the party. And if your party sucks, sheās gonna be a hard no. See what I did there? Letās figure out what we need to let go of or leave behind in order to create a hospital environment for pleasure. Letās plan a panty dropping party she canāt wait to get to.
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In this episode:
How Danielle recovered from being so ill she was bedridden through healing her deep, inner emotional trauma to live the life sheās meant to live. Using movement to connect to physical sensations and how that translates to emotional sensations to cultivate safety in your body. Why we need to unwire learned experiences in order to rebuild with intention, safety, and pleasure.Danielle Savory is a Master-Certified coach and pleasure expert helping women use their largest sex organātheir braināfor better sex and a more pleasure-filled life. The host of the āItās My Pleasureā podcast, Danielle weaves together her background in neuroscience, her expertise in mindfulness and skills as a coach to help women rewire their brains and connect with their bodies for an empowering approach to their sexuality. Learn more about Danielle here and her online membership Turned On Woman here. For more follow her on IG @danielle.savory.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Oh Nut!
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I turn 40 this week! And I can't help but think about how turning 30 set the stage for me to be exactly where I am now.
In this episode:
Upcoming classes! Stay up to date by joining my email list! SIGN UP HERE! How I felt turning 30 Who I had to become to create an envirnment for my dreams to come true The worst year of my life was also the best (and I think that will be the same this time) My 30s are the springboard for my 40s The benefits of setting your life on fireIf youāre picking up what Iām laying downā¦
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After last week's episode I HAD to share this conversation with Editor In Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine Jason Feifer all about navigating change. This show was originally aired on my old podcast in 2022 and I think about it ALL the time.
In this episode we also discussā¦
Becoming a person who wears a watch with a reminder to move during the day and the correlations Jason has found with this data. The 4 phases of change and which seems to be the hardest. The question that helps clarify everything! Jasonās book! Build For Tomorrow! Buy it, read it, review it, share it with a friend!!!Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and author of the book Build For Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career. Learn more at www.jasonfeifer.com and on IG @heyfeifer
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I havenāt stopped reflecting since January 1st (canāt stop wonāt stop) and Iāve decided Iām not a āNew Year, New Meā person. Iām in my āNew Year, Different Meā era.
In the episodeā¦
The power of using different movement techniques and modalities to increase performance and avoid injuries
Using different approaches to increase personal performance at work and at home
Whatās Different about me after having my second baby
Enacting Different (change) is a painful process
The symbiotic relationship between growth and change
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Ever wonder what a penis would look like wearing a pink donut? Me too. Wonder no more because the OhNut is here! And no, itās not just for decoration! Itās function is even hotter. The OhNut is a wearable silicone sleeve that works like a bumper to control and limit depth of penetration. Itās made up of stacking rings so you can decide what works best for you.
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Iāve been recommending OhNut to clients for years and everyone has been happy with the results. Because the OhNut allows you to relax, knowing that you are safe, and start to explore the possibility of pleasure between the sheets. Whether with a partner or flying solo. Emily has gracious shared a discount code ALISSA7 with us which you can use at www.ohnut.co for $7 off!
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In this episodeā¦
Options to heal painful sex and how the OhNut works to fascilitate that
Finding a sense of safety and control in your body again
Getting lost in the cracks of the medical system & creating a holistic approach to care in a divided system
Take an active role in your solution to painful sex and include your partner
Emily is a spritely entrepreneur who has always been passionate about creating catalysts that spark human connection. While developing Ohnut she co-founded the Lady Bits League, the Pain Perception Project, and Pelvic Gym to connect people and professionals from all over the pelvic health world, through education and story. Emily has redefined her life as a proud entrepreneur, maker, community leader, and patient advocate. Learn more at www.Ohnut.co and follow on IG @ohnutco
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I am just as surprised as you are about the theme of this monumental 100th episode of Myth of Motherhood! Some of the best advice I ever got from my dad and how Iām refining it to fit me and my life right now.
In the episodeā¦
Navigating the literal and metaphorical shitstorm of motherhood and life
YOUR top five favorite episodes!
The episodes I returned to during my second postpartum experience
Why eating shit isnāt the worst
When to eat shit and how much to eat
Eating shit metaphorically and not literally. Making this explicit because there are some WEIRD health trends out there
There isnāt ONE right way, thereās only YOUR right way.
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Despite what Billy Madison said, peeing your pants isnāt cool. And it certainly doesnāt make you Miles Davis. Now, unclench your butt because we are going there!
In this episode we coverā¦
What incontinence is and what you can do it about it! You have more options than you think when it comes to treatment and quality of life!
What pelvic organ prolapse (aka POP) is and how to get the care you need.
You may not need to drink as much water as you think! And other lifestyle and dietary modifications you can explore to support your pelvic health.
This renowned Urogynecologists #1 tip on how to care, advocate, and embody your body! Hint: this is where I come in
Dr. Allison R. Polland, is board certified in both urology and urogynecology. She is director of the Maimonides Pelvic Floor Center. Dr. Polland completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Yale University before going on to medical school at Columbia University. She completed her general surgery internship and urology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, before going on to fellowship at Georgetown University.
Dr. Polland is one of the few urologists in the country with cross-specialty training in a gynecology-based Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. She performs reconstructive urologic surgery for both women and men, and treats all urologic and urogynecologic issues, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urethral strictures, fistulas, hematuria and recurrent UTIs. Dr. Polland has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.
Dr. Polland has a strong research background with a special interest in womenās sexual health. She has received grants from the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the International Society for the Study of Womenās Sexual Health. She has given lectures in this area of expertise at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Mount Sinai Hospital. She has also been recognized for her research on a national level with multiple presentations at national scientific meetings. Learn more about Allison here.
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Iām not here to ruin the beginning and end of your day, but this is what you need to know about caffeine and alcohol and how they impact urinary incontinence. I want to fill your toolbox so you can go out into the world prepared instead of surprised if and when you leak a little.
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In the episodeā¦
2024 the year of the pelvic floor
When I was diagnosed with acid reflux
The role of caffeine and alcohol in continence confidence
Bladder irritants and diuretics
Being prepared instead of surprised
Finding a balance that works for your lifestyle and health
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I wonāt lie to you, the transition to two kids isā¦rough. AND itās an opportunity to learn more about myself, my partner, and my family. Thankfully this isnāt the first time Iāve had a rough transition and Iām playing to the top of my intelligence as we build strength together as a family
In the episodeā¦
Approaching marital discord as team building
What Iām still learning and practicing from my first marriage
How happy I am to be living the life I dreamed of building and then built
How this birth experience was different from the first AND still changed me
Waiting to meet more of this new me
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You know the thing when you say a word so many times it starts to sound really weird and kind lose its meaning altogether? LIke if I say cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber you get the pictureā¦
I feel that way about ācore.ā
What does core even mean anymore? What is everyone talking about? What are they even saying? And what are they trying to communicate with me?
To me, core, the way that it's thrown around gyms and studios, is meaningless at this point.
In this episode I explainā¦
Gripping your butt cheeks isn't using your "core" In Pilates we say POWERHOUSE, not core Why we use the pelvic floor as the gateway to your powerhouse in Pilates For Your Privates Abs are one sixth of your "core" so it's not even about your abs!Does all of this make you feel a certain way? Download your free guide to the 3 Things You Deserve To Know About Your Vag here!
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This is the first time weāve brought a guest BACK onto the show! And Iām so happy about it! Abby is a brilliant writer and teacher who I invited on the show because I am a huge fan. We quickly became BFF and now sheās a client of MINE! How do I get so lucky to work with such INCREDIBLE humans?!
In the episodeā¦
What Pilates For Her Privates has meant to Abby
The power of knowing your center, your core while living in the tumultuous environment that is preteen life
The impact of finding things for yourself in motherhood
Waking up from The 10 Year Nap
Abigail Rasminsky is a writer and teacher who works as a Lecturer in the Program in Narrative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where she also teaches creative writing to medical students and faculty. Abby runs her own teaching business, where she offers weekly writing classes for women, as well as a popular summer program over Instagram called Abby's Secret Summer School. She holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University and a BA from Oberlin College.
You can find her writing in the New York Times, Cup of Jo, The Cut, the Washington Post, Food52, Epicurious, Longreads, Dance Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, and more. She also writes a beloved weekly newsletter called People + Bodies.
A native of Montreal, she lived in Brooklyn for 12 years before moving to Vienna, Austria. After four years as an expat, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Learn more at www.abigailrasminsky.com and follow on IG @abbyras
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People always talk about taking your lessons with you āoff the matā or outside the gym and I know you know this is a good idea. So letās get really explicit on what that means and how to do it! Leverage what you know about building strength in your body and apply to it to your mind!
In the episodeā¦
Why itās time to sculpt your feelings
How we build strength
DOMS aka delayed onset muscle soreness
Hypertrophy and atrophy (gaining and losing muscle mass)
Why rest is so important
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