In this laugh-out-loud (and oh-so-needed) conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with pelvic floor + perimenopause educator Jana Danielson to talk about what’s really going on “down there” in midlife—leaks when you sneeze, painful intimacy, constipation, tight hips, anxiety, and that constant feeling that your body is changing without your permission.

Jana breaks down pelvic floor basics in a way that finally makes sense, busts the biggest myth about “core strength,” explains why Kegels often backfire, and shares simple, practical tools (including her Cooch Ball + breathwork) to help you feel more confident, comfortable, and connected to your body again.

What you’ll learn

• The most common signs of a too-tight vs. too-weak pelvic floor (and why most women are tighter than they think)
• Why Kegels can make things worse—and what to do instead to restore real function
• How breathing (diaphragm + pelvic floor) impacts leaks, urgency, and even stress/anxiety
• The surprising connection between pelvic floor health and constipation, hip/back pain, posture, and circulation
• A simple daily approach (yes, minutes!) to support pelvic floor strength, relaxation, and pleasure/confidence in perimenopause and menopause

🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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