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Better Poop: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

Better Poop: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

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 Each episode will share life stories and expert insight into women's health and your perimenopause and menopause journey. Today we’re talking about something we all do but rarely discuss: pooping. In this episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist Aliya Dhalla helps us unclench and get real about bowel health.From constipation confessions to hemorrhoid horror stories, we're flushing away the taboos and getting down to business. Got insufferable hemorrhoids? Are you a twice-a-day pooper, or someone who struggles to go more than once a week? Or are you just wondering if your pooping habits are normal. This episode has all the bowel health insights you need. In this episode:The ideal pooping frequency How to establish a morning poop routine that worksWhy your poop should resemble a "ripe banana" in consistencyWhat a squatty potty is and why everyone needs oneThe truth about hemorrhoids, and how to manage flare-ups and reduce discomfortThe connection between constipation and bladder leaksWhy you should pay attention to your pelvic floor healthEven a breathing technique to help you poopSo, stop holding it in and join us for a conversation about bathroom anxiety, hemorrhoids, squatty potties, and optimizing your output. Because everybody poops. And with Aliya's practical advice, you'll learn how to work with your body's natural rhythms for smoother, more satisfying bathroom visits.This podcast is brought to you by IRIS. Daily care products made with clean ingredients for hydrated vulva and vaginas. Use code TIP20 for 20% off at lovemyIRIS.com. Connect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is PerimenopauseEmail us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.Sign up for our weekly newsletterFollow This Is Perimenopause on InstagramFollow This Is Perimenopause on FacebookAliya Dhalla (B.Sc, MPT) BioAliya Dhalla (B.Sc, MPT) is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and the host of The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast. She has a clinical practice in Toronto, Canada and spends her non-clinical time educating women, both on and offline, about the changes that occur in their bodies throughout their lifetimes. From puberty, pregnancy, postpartum + perimenopause, Aliya loves talking about the things we don't talk about, but should - like our sexual, bowel, bladder, and reproductive health. You can learn from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco, through her podcast, at community events, or through her online courses + programs.When not changing the face of women’s health one pelvic floor at a time, you can find her lifting heavy things in the gym, running, cooking up her favourite high-protein + high-fibre recipes, reading a book, building LEGO with her son, or eating popcorn. Links for this episodeAliya on InstagramNot Your Mother’s Pelvic Floor PodcastBox Wellness CoBox Wellness Online Courses

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