The Pelvic Lab

Alizeh Ladak
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A podcast about pelvic pain and women's sexual wellness. By sharing my personal journey as a 29-year old woman living with chronic pelvic pain, I aspire to provide support to other women living with vulvodynia, including: vestibulodynia, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. By interviewing a variety of healthcare and alternative professionals, I intend to provide education and resources to women and all members of their support system. This podcast is for anyone who identifies as a woman as well as for all other humans who love us and want to better understand both the pleasure and pain generated through our powerful pelvis.

  1. 2021-06-30

    Ep.11: Season Finale

    In conversation with me, Alizeh, producer and host of The Pelvic Lab podcast. In this quickie but goodie final episode of season 1, I give a shout out to all the listeners and share what's to come in season 2 in September. If you can, please rate or review on Apple podcasts or reach out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day!

    5 min

  2. 2021-06-16

    Ep.10: Sex Therapy

    In conversation with Natasha Bachoo, Social Worker and Sex Therapist. In this episode, Natasha demonstrates that sex therapy isn't nearly as daunting as it might sound. She provides suggestions for addressing negative emotions related to sexual challenges, alternatives to penetrative sex, advice on how to support a partner with sexual challenges, and how to find the right sex therapist for you. Natasha is based in Toronto, Ontario and is the only therapist I have felt totally comfortable talking to about these intimate details of life. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Natasha Bachoo's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dearpleasure/?hl=en Advanced Pelvic Physiotherapy Centre website: https://www.advancedpelvic.ca/natasha-bachoo/ Natasha's book recommendations: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/come-as-you-are-the/9781476762098-item.html https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/better-sex-through-mindfulness-how/9781771642354-item.html?s_campaign=goo-DSA_Books&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7Nl7jx0g_HXt0UCtTWmKP-xGE7ngTiWPhoCG7e3vdxUEfppxS7eCCn8RoC0WYQAvD_BwE Natasha's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xVeFya7mbsD8yUb0QH3g5?si=M-OAWeDwTzO0gDuCvQ374Q Natasha's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/3zBhihYUHBmGd2bcQIobrF?si=ZpMd573BTr6oJWWUXGgc6g BONUS - Natasha's show recommendation: https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/couples-therapy

    41 min

  3. 2021-06-02

    Ep.9: Dilators and Wands

    In conversation with Amanda Olson, pelvic floor physiotherapist and President & Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose. In this episode, Amanda tells us about her company - Intimate Rose. She explains how to use their non-porous medical grade BPA-free silicone dilators, wands and vaginal weights as well as the reason she created an online support community. She even talks about the importance of addressing our feet when it comes to treating pelvic pain. Amanda  is based in Oregon, U.S.A. and I am a member of her Intimate Rose FB community. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Intimate Rose website: https://www.intimaterose.com Intimate Rose Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135899167034091 Intimate Rose IG: https://www.instagram.com/intimaterose/?hl=en Intimate Rose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intimaterose?lang=en Amanda's book recommendations: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/heal-pelvic-pain-the-proven/9780071546560-item.html https://www.intimaterose.com/products/restoring-the-pelvic-floor-for-women Amanda's podcast recommendations: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hCjZRl6aWz10bykHXIPCt?si=JhGYEQW_Rp2scvX9L4Imgw https://open.spotify.com/show/2FDSCA5DbVIcg6oq2jMPqA?si=IK8opjfZROSVSKynGu_MwA Amanda's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/04y7iJXobJhXuxLhC91LAd?si=5q2irTsTTli8B_MOXy7sUw

    43 min

  4. 2021-05-19

    Ep.8: Cannabis 101

    In conversation with Toni Spinella, PhD Student in the Substance Use Laboratory in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. In this episode, Toni teaches the class you wish you had - Cannabis 101! She explains the different effects of THC and CBD, sativa versus indica, ingestion options, potential risks, and most importantly how it can be helpful for pain management. Reminder, cannabis is legal in Canada for medical and recreational use. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Toni Spinella's twitter: https://twitter.com/spinella_t?lang=en Toni's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPTM79Wn9vkWX0UoMYyrd?si=AJ76eTgARgKZgv_1TFvqew Toni's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/3sZWxtVuRc1Iet6ELwRz43?si=AxmYbTwESAGdETmLmuaSnA

    39 min

  5. 2021-05-05

    Ep.7: Sacred Sexuality

    In conversation with Gemma Duran, Master-Level Coach in Sacred Sexuality and Personal Breakthrough, CEO+Founder of Gemmasphere: Self-Discovery Studio. In this episode, Gemma tells us about sexuality as a means for higher potential, living an orgasmic life, tantric massage, the throat-pelvis connection, and how to reframe our thoughts about chronic pelvic pain. Gemma is based in Toronto and a good friend of mine. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Gemma Duran's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gemmasphere/?hl=en Gemma Duran's Website: https://www.gemmasphere.com Gemma's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/womancode-perfect-your-cycle-amplify/9780062130792-item.html Gemma's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/6tDDoYIxWvMLTdKpjFkc1B?si=MQS981GuS3KUm-4RF-zkmg

    45 min

  6. 2021-04-21

    Ep.6: Osteopathy for Pelvic Pain

    In conversation with Claudia Béland, Osteopath and Registered Nurse. In this episode, Claudia tells us all about osteopathy. She discusses manual manipulations, the nervous system, cranial sacral work, 'I Love U' abdominal massage, and the overall importance of addressing the body as a whole. Claudia is based in Montreal and pre-pandemic was also teaching osteopathy students in other parts of Quebec. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Claudia Béland's IG: https://www.instagram.com/claudiabeland_osteopathe/?hl=en Claudia Béland's FB: https://www.facebook.com/claudia.belandinfirmiereosteopathe Camirand Muzzi's website: https://www.cliniquecamirandmuzzi.com/les-osteopathes/ Claudia's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/fr-ca/livres/le-sablier/9782761957052-article.html Claudia's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/3JvrhDOgAt6p7K8mDyZwRd?si=jikz6_cUSpmo842Yd48kyQ

    40 min

  7. 2021-04-07

    Ep.5: Pelvic Yoga

    In conversation with Leslie Howard, Certified Yoga Therapist. In this episode, Leslie tells us all about pelvic yoga and how it differs from 'regular' yoga. She shares proper breathing technique and posture for all bodies, suggests yoga postures specifically for people with hypertonic pelvic floors and gives us a laugh talking about tail. Leslie is based in Oakland, California and pre-pandemic also offered her workshops around the world. I was a student in her 20-hour pelvic floor yoga teacher training in 2019. Discount code for $75 off provided in the episode! Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Leslie Howard's website: http://lesliehowardyoga.com Leslie's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-year-to-live-how/9780609801949-item.html?ikwid=a+year+to+live&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=bcd614042e11b42b716cf2bc76a4fa43 Leslie's podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/show/08F60fHBihlcqWZTr7Thzc?si=5Rm6MVj9Rrq5aw58aZgzzw Leslie's song recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvw0Ymgmfk

    42 min

  8. 2021-03-24

    Ep.4: Pain Science

    In conversation with Meghan Rossi, PhD student in Clinical Psychology in the Couples and Sexual Health Laboratory at Dalhousie University. In this episode, Meghan provides us with pain education - what it is, what purpose it serves and how to break cycles of pain. She discusses the fear avoidance model, genito pelvic pain/penetrative disorder and sexual beliefs about intimacy. Happy listening Pelvic Pals and wishing you a pleasureful day! The Pelvic Lab IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepelviclab/?hl=en Meghan Rossi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rossimeghan?lang=en Meghan's book recommendation: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/come-as-you-are-revised/9781982165314-item.html?ikwid=come+as+you+are&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=4972a8a869842c8aa16ca37e26a5754e Meghan's song recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ye5Lvcg44VPvPgNXGF6PY?si=-dUE0Ye8R2mziKYfGH-XzA

    42 min
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A podcast about pelvic pain and women's sexual wellness. By sharing my personal journey as a 29-year old woman living with chronic pelvic pain, I aspire to provide support to other women living with vulvodynia, including: vestibulodynia, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. By interviewing a variety of healthcare and alternative professionals, I intend to provide education and resources to women and all members of their support system. This podcast is for anyone who identifies as a woman as well as for all other humans who love us and want to better understand both the pleasure and pain generated through our powerful pelvis.

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  • Creator
    Alizeh Ladak
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  • Episodes
    13
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