The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast

Aliya Dhalla
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The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast is hosted by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and founder of Box Wellness Co., Aliya Dhalla (B.Sc, MPT). You'll learn all the things you should know about your pelvic health - from leaks, painful intimacy, constipation, periods, pelvic pain, prolapse, preparing for birth, postpartum recovery, menopause and so much more. Nothing is taboo on the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast. Solo episodes are educational - Aliya explains why things go "wrong" with our pelvic health and what to do about it. Guest episodes reveal what we as women were told about our bodies growing up, where we learned about puberty, sex, and menopause, and how those early conversations shaped how we navigate our pelvic health as adults.  New episodes every Wednesday.Find Aliya on Instagram @boxwellnesscoFind this podcast on Instagram @notyourmotherspelvicfloorLearn more about Aliya + Box Wellness Co. at boxwellness.co

  1. Episode 105: The Latest Research On Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport

    3D AGO

    Episode 105: The Latest Research On Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Margie Davenport

    In Episode 105 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya sits down with exercise physiologist, professor, and researcher Dr. Margie Davenport to breakdown the latest evidence on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Davenport and Aliya chat about: Whether Dr. Davenport wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!How her own pregnancy experiences and her research intersected.What the latest evidence tells us about the benefits of exercising during pregnancy including improvements in mental health, reduction in pregnancy complications, and more.How new research is starting to refute long-standing myths about the dangers of exercising during pregnancy.Dr. Davenport's 2025 research on postpartum return to exercise, sleep, and pelvic floor health. The surprising link between pelvic floor dysfunction and future cardiovascular disease - Dr. Davenport shares the emerging evidence!+ much more!About Dr. Margie Davenport: Dr. Davenport is an exercise physiologist and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta.  She holds the Christenson Professorship in Active Healthy Living and is the Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health (ww.exerciseandpregnancy.ca; established 2013). She has published more than 200 manuscripts related to physical activity and sport during preconception, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Over the last decade she has worked with a number of National/International organizations including FIFA, The Women’s Tennis Association, the World Health Organization, International Olympic Committee and others to support physical activity during and following pregnancy. Get the latest research from Dr. Davenport and her team on Instagram @drmargiedavenport About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    50 min
  2. Episode 104: Why You Should Stop Hovering Over The Toilet Seat

    FEB 4

    Episode 104: Why You Should Stop Hovering Over The Toilet Seat

    In Episode 104 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya explains why hovering over the toilet seat isn't always ideal when it comes to healthy bladder habits.   In this episode, she explains how our bodies are designed to to work when it comes to emptying our bladders, and how hovering over a toilet seat can mess up the relationship between the brain, bladder, and pelvic floor.  If you find yourself hovering public toilets, this episode is for you! _____ If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at hello@boxwellness.co. Thanks for listening! About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    18 min
  3. Episode 103: Richa Rehan on The Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body

    JAN 21

    Episode 103: Richa Rehan on The Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body

    In Episode 103 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya sits down with fellow Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and best-selling author Richa Rehan.   In this episode, you'll hear Richa and Aliya chat about: Whether Richa wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!Richa's childhood growing up in India, her first period experience, and where she learned about "body stuff". How her father fostered her love for writing and was the inspiration behind her book, even after his death.+ much more!To pick up Richa's book, Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body, click here to buy on Amazon Canada and click here to buy on Amazon US. About Richa Rehan: Richa Rehan is a pelvic health physiotherapist, women’s health educator, author, and speaker dedicated to breaking the silence around women’s bodies. She is the bestselling author of Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body, a guide focused on body literacy, periods, and empowering girls and women with accurate, stigma-free health information. With over a decade of clinical experience, Richa is the owner of multiple physiotherapy clinics across Eastern Ontario and works with women across all life stages — from puberty to postpartum to menopause. Through her clinics, digital platforms, and her #BreakTheTaboo movement, she combines evidence-based care with honest conversation to make topics like pelvic health, periods, intimacy, and postpartum recovery feel normal and accessible. She also leads online education through @thepelvicexperts and @nariverse social media platform, reaching a global community of women seeking clarity, confidence, and better health. About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    54 min
  4. Episode 102: How To Exercise In Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Perimenopause

    JAN 7

    Episode 102: How To Exercise In Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Perimenopause

    In Episode 102 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya kicks off 2026 with an episode all about how to exercise during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. After all, it is that time of the year where many of us are making resolutions and setting goals - many of which have to do with movement.  She helps reframe goals for exercise during each stage, shares some of what the evidence tells us, and busts some myths about exercising during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. Her intention is to help clear up some of the fears, miscommunication, and confusion around exercise and to encourage you to think about reasonable long-term goals, such as maintaining functional independence and reducing cardiovascular + metabolic risk as we age. About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    36 min
  5. Episode 101: Rhonda Chamberlain on Breaking Up With Diet Culture

    12/17/2025

    Episode 101: Rhonda Chamberlain on Breaking Up With Diet Culture

    In Episode 101 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya shares a conversation she had with Rhonda Chamberlain, Physiotherapist + Pre/Post-Natal Fitness Coach.  In this episode, you'll hear Rhonda and Aliya chat about: Whether Rhonda wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!Rhonda's childhood as a competitive gymnast, her first period, and growing up in "diet culture".When + how Rhonda started her journey towards body acceptance and self-love, and how she is raising her girls far away from diet culture.How little Aliya grew up being "scared" to eat potatoes and little Rhonda was shamed for eating a bagel - and how they have both healed their relationships with those foods.How Rhonda is talking about sex with her young girls.+ much more!About Rhonda Chamberlain: Rhonda Chamberlain (she/her) is a mom to 2 girls, physiotherapist and pre/postnatal fitness coach. She has been practicing as a physiotherapist since 2010, including 10 years in a gym setting. She started her own virtual physiotherapy and fitness coaching business in May 2020 with a mission to help moms return to exercise with the support of a physiotherapist. Her love of exercise began at 3 when she started competitive gymnastics, a sport that she competed in for over 12 years. She now finds her passion in strength training, and in inspiring women to realize how strong they really are! After having a more challenging recovery with her second daughter, she found a passion for all things pregnancy and postpartum. She attained her Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach Certificate in March 2020, and has continued to learn and expand into this specialty since. Her mission is to help busy moms ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and fit strength training into their lives in a realistic and sustainable way. You can find Rhonda at www.rhondachamberlainpt.com or on Instagram @rhondachamberlainpt - and be sure to check out her podcast, The Pelvic Health + Fitness Podcast. About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    50 min
  6. Episode 100: 10 Things Your Mother Lied To You About

    12/03/2025

    Episode 100: 10 Things Your Mother Lied To You About

    In Episode 100 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares a list of the 10 lies your mother told you when it comes to your body and how it works - like peeing before you leave the house, painful periods, sex, and so much more.  This is a fun + light-hearted way to celebrate the milestone of ONE HUNDRED EPISODES of The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast.  Come back next week for a fabulous guest episode! _____ If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at hello@boxwellness.co. Thanks for listening! About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    37 min
  7. Episode 99: Dr. Kristen MacKenzie on The Relationship Between Your Nervous System + Your Pelvic Pain

    11/19/2025

    Episode 99: Dr. Kristen MacKenzie on The Relationship Between Your Nervous System + Your Pelvic Pain

    In Episode 99 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya has the opportunity to chat with Dr. Kristen MacKenzie, the co-director of the Pelvic Pain Program and the Women’s Sexual Dysfunction Conference at Stanford University. This conversation is eye opening and sheds so much light on pelvic pain, the nervous system, and how our brain + body communicate with each other.   In this episode, you'll hear Dr. MacKenzie and Aliya chat about: Whether Dr. MacKenzie wants her mother's pelvic floor...or not!How Dr. MacKenzie approaches pelvic pain from a multi-disciplinary standpoint, and never believes that pain is “in your head”. Why tests + scans can be normal, yet pain and dysfunction can still be present.How the nervous system changes with persistent pelvic pain.Whether or not our nervous system can actually be “stuck” in fight or flight - is this just a social media thing?Dr. MacKenzie’s top tips to create safety within the nervous system and body to help manage persistent pelvic pain.Why pelvic floor muscles can become "tight" and how this can contribute to chronic pelvic pain.How Dr. MacKenzie talks about "body stuff" with her small kids.+ much more!About Dr. Kristen MacKenzie: Kristen MacKenzie, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. She serves as the co-director for the Pelvic Pain Program and co-director of the Stanford Women’s Sexual Dysfunction Conference. She is part of the Stanford Pelvic Health Center for interdisciplinary, collaborative care between urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, colorectal surgery and pelvic floor physical therapy. She completed a Faculty Fellowship in the Medical Humanities in 2024 and is interested in the intersection of social media and women’s health. _____ If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at hello@boxwellness.co. Thanks for listening! About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    57 min
  8. Episode 98: Why Your Cough Is Making Your Pelvic Floor Problems Worse

    11/05/2025

    Episode 98: Why Your Cough Is Making Your Pelvic Floor Problems Worse

    In Episode 98 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about why coughing can make pelvic floor problems like leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, pressure, and pain worse. She explains what is going on in your body when you have been coughing for a few days, and why symptoms may show up for the first time - or even worsen - when you're sick. She shares some tips for you as you work on recovering from your cough and restoring pelvic floor function.  If you're looking for more information on managing stress urinary incontinence (ie: leaking with coughing, sneezing, or jumping), be sure to listen to Episode 65.  _____ If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at hello@boxwellness.co. Thanks for listening! About Aliya: Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____ Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more! For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses

    27 min
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The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast is hosted by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and founder of Box Wellness Co., Aliya Dhalla (B.Sc, MPT). You'll learn all the things you should know about your pelvic health - from leaks, painful intimacy, constipation, periods, pelvic pain, prolapse, preparing for birth, postpartum recovery, menopause and so much more. Nothing is taboo on the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast. Solo episodes are educational - Aliya explains why things go "wrong" with our pelvic health and what to do about it. Guest episodes reveal what we as women were told about our bodies growing up, where we learned about puberty, sex, and menopause, and how those early conversations shaped how we navigate our pelvic health as adults.  New episodes every Wednesday.Find Aliya on Instagram @boxwellnesscoFind this podcast on Instagram @notyourmotherspelvicfloorLearn more about Aliya + Box Wellness Co. at boxwellness.co

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