In this episode, I speak with Kim Vopni, known as The Vagina Coach, about why pelvic floor health matters for mobility, confidence, sexual function, and healthy aging. We discuss urinary leakage, pelvic pain, prolapse, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, including why symptoms deserve assessment rather than dismissal. Kim explains how pelvic floor physical therapy, individualized exercises, and appropriate menopause care may help women address symptoms at different stages of life. - - - - - About the Guest: Kim Vopni, widely known as The Vagina Coach, is a certified fitness professional, author, speaker, and women’s health educator specializing in pelvic floor health. Her passion for pelvic health education began after the birth of her first child, leading her to develop programs that support women through different life stages. Following her own experience with perimenopause, she became a certified Menopause Support Practitioner to help other women navigate this transition. She is the author of Your Pelvic Floor, published in March 2020, and the creator of the Buff Muff app, which offers pelvic floor fitness challenges and ongoing community support. Through her Pelvic Floor Fitness Pro course, she also trains fitness and movement professionals to work with women experiencing core and pelvic floor challenges. Her approach emphasizes proactive pelvic health education, functional movement, and maintaining quality of life through menopause and beyond. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.vaginacoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VagCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/ - - - - - About the Host: Dr. McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Boston Hospital for Women, followed by completing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In addition to Dr. McShane’s extensive experience with treating infertility, she has dedicated decades of her career to educating the next generation of reproductive endocrinologists. Dr. McShane has served as an instructor in OB/GYN at Boston Hospital for Women, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, UMass Medical Center, and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. After her initial practice with reproductive-aged women, mostly seeking fertility, Dr. McShane became focused on the health of postmenopausal women following her own life journey and founded a video series. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). To further pursue her deep interest in women’s health in developing countries, Dr. McShane completed her Certificate in Global Public Health in May 2014 at the Colorado School of Public Health. Dr. McShane has authored reports and abstracts on topics such as in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic testing, and fertility preservation. - - - - - Social Handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-mcshane-0535ba3/ Website: https://www.womenshealthspan.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303 Substack: https://substack.com/@patmcshane - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/
