The Pelvic Floor Fit Podcast

by Dr. Emily Brownlee, PT, DPT, CPPC

Season 1

022. Birth Story of my Oldest Daughter: My Redemptive VBAC and Lessons Learned - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to share the birth story of my second child, my first daughter, who was born via VBAC Christmas morning! Hear how the redemptive (albeit challenging) labor and birth that changed so much for my motherhood journey. How did I support my body better in my second pregnancy to achieve this VBAC, despite a massive ACL/MCL injury and reconstructive surgery only days prior to her conception? (Yep, you read that correctly!) Listen now to find out! And snag my freebie resource: Encouragements for a New Mama Here - https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/49b0b476dd Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E22

Jun 22, 2025

29:05

021. How Chiropractic Care Supports the Health and Fitness of Our Entire Family - with Dr. Emily and guest Dr. Elizabeth

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Dr. Elizabeth, DC who has returned onto the podcast to discuss how chiropractic care supports the health and fitness of our entire family. Hear about the many ways that chiropractic care supports us, from orthopedic considerations to immune health and more. Also learn her top tips for choosing the right chiropractor for your family. How could chiropractic care improve your family's life? Listen now to find out! Go visit her website and check out her instagram @drelizabethbush to learn more about how she can support the health and fitness of your family. Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E21

Jun 15, 2025

17:00

020. Birth Story of my Son: How I Became a C-Section Mama and What I Learned - with Dr. Emily

S1 · E20

Jun 8, 2025

9:25

019. The Magic of Placental Encapsulation - with Dr. Emily and guest Bridgette Lillian

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Bridgette Lillian. She has a wide educational background in massage therapy, being a doula, and even placental encapsulation. I am so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her personal story and how she has grown to love these lesser known practices for supporting mamas well. Hear about the practice of placental encapsulation - the history behind it, the research we have on its benefits, and how to decide if it's right for you. Also learn her number one tip if you're on the fence about this resource! How can this resource help you combat postpartum depression, breastfeeding struggles, and more? Listen now to find out! Book a consult here: website and check out her instagram @bl.birthservices to learn more about how she can support your motherhood journey! Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E19

Jun 1, 2025

29:45

018. The Cash Grab of Pregnancy and Postpartum: What Do We Really Need? - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to address the massive cash grab of pregnancy and postpartum and why I preach that minimalism is not only best for your bank account but also for your long-term health. Firstly, we discuss pregnancy pillows and belts. Why they have become popular but why they may actually be a poor investment for your joint stability in the long run. Secondly, I explain why I am not a proponent of belly binders and what I encourage mamas to focus on during postpartum recovery to optimize their healing process. At the end of the day, these are all TOOLS - but they are being used as bandaids to fix problems that have deep underlying causes worth addressing. Want to learn how to support your pregnant and postpartum body naturally and more effectively? Listen now to find out how! And snag my freebie resource: 5 Exercises for a Pain-Free Pregnancy Guide Here - https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0a5c865544 Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E18

May 25, 2025

17:29

017. Why Picking your Birth Team is Vital to Your Birth Experience - with Dr. Emily and guest Natalie Zapata

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Natalie Zapata. She is an incredible doula who supports mamas to achieve the birth of their dreams. I am so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her birth stories, lessons learned, and why she became passionate about this work. Hear about the many ways that doulas support mothers through birth prep, labor, and postpartum. Also learn her top tips for choosing the right birth team for you! What questions should you ask your potential birth team members to make sure they're right for you? Listen now to find out! Go visit her website and check out her instagram @anointed.mother to learn more about how she can support the birth of your dreams! Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E17

May 18, 2025

24:26

016. What the Heck is the Pelvic Inlet and Why Does it Matter in Birth? - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to discuss how to prepare our bodies well for the marathon of birth, specifically by opening our pelvic inlet. Preparation is worth a million times more than recovery. What does that mean? The time, effort, and energy that we put into preparation will save us a million times over in the recovery process. One of the aspects of preparing our bodies for birth is to open the pelvic inlet to get baby engaged effectively so that labor can progress efficiently. How do we do this? Listen now to find out! And snag the resource I mention: 5 Exercises to Open the Pelvic Inlet for Labor - https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/60202cd17b Interested in the Birth Like a Boss Workshop? Check it out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179231 The Miles Circuit: http://www.milescircuit.com/ Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E15

May 11, 2025

18:40

015. How We Can Analyze and Support Our Hormonal Health Holistically - with Dr. Emily and guest Aimee Shadrach

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Aimee Shadrach, MSN, RN, IHP2. She is a wealth of knowledge in everything from nursing to integrative health and her passion is supporting fertility. I am so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her story of infertility and why she became passionate about supporting ourselves holistically. Hear about the many ways that functional medicine can compliment traditional resources for achieving and sustaining a healthy pregnancy. Also learn about how she empowers mamas to support their bodies throughout their motherhood journey using specialized testing to determine the simple diet and lifestyle hacks that could change everything for our health. How can functional medicine help support your fertility journey? Listen now to find out! Go visit her website and check out her instagram @aimee.vbawellness to learn more about how she can transform your fertility journey! Take her fertility quiz here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/67a523f4e659200015038062 Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E15

May 4, 2025

19:56

014. The Energy Paradox: How Getting Moving Actually Improves Our Energy Levels - with Dr. Emily

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I want to discuss the truth about your energy balance. There are times in life when we really feel like we "don't have the energy to exercise," especially during pregnancy, stressful changes, and postpartum. But what if I told you that if you got moving, you could actually IMPROVE your energy levels? Sound too good to be true? Listen to this week's episode to hear my explanation! And snag the resource I mention: 30 Day Progress Tracker & Motivational Quotes Here - https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/03d110c9a1 Interested in the 30 Days to Fit & Confident Workshop? Check it out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/products/courses/view/1179232 Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E14

Apr 27, 2025

17:00

013. How We Balance Our Blood Sugar for a Better Pregnancy and Birth - with Dr. Emily and guest Sara Alayev

Welcome, Mamas! My name is Dr. Emily and I am a: Bible-believing Christian Happy Wife Mama of 3 under 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach I started @pelvic.floor.fit to inspire, educate, and empower mamas to achieve: a pain-free pregnancy the birth of their dreams a confident postpartum recover Join me as I discuss everything from preconception to menopause with your pelvic health and fitness needs. It is my passion to make these topics easy to understand and practical to apply to even the busiest of seasons. Today I am honored for you to hear from my guest Sara Alayev, RN. She is an L&D Nurse who specializes in gestational diabetes. Hear about how she educates and empowers mamas to take control of their gestational diabetes to feel great throughout their pregnancy and still achieve the birth of their dreams. If you thought the label of gestational diabetes would limit your ability to have a natural birth, a healthy baby, or breastfeed successfully - think again! Listen now to hear more! Go visit her on Instagram at @gestational.diabetes.nurse to learn more about how she can transform your pregnancy and birth experience, regardless of labels! Interested in a MamaFit Workshop? Check those out here: https://www.pelvicfloorfit.net/workshops Subscribe to my email newsletter for more tips, mom hacks, and exclusive offers! https://pelvicfloorfit.kit.com/0647a9cea1

S1 · E13

Apr 20, 2025

26:41

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