My guest today is Caroline Packard, who has a doctorate in physical therapy with pelvic floor training. She is also an athlete and a mom of three who has experienced and healed her pelvic floor dysfunction. I’m totally that mom who runs to the bathroom to throw on a panty liner when I find out we’re jumping ropes at the gym. If you can relate, this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss: [1:46] Caroline’s background in physical therapy and pelvic floor health [3:06] Factors related to pelvic floor dysfunction [3:59] How to control our muscles and our breath to improve pelvic floor symptoms [5:38] Caroline’s athletic training [6:53] How having children changes our perspectives on our bodies [9:52] Incontinence after having a baby [11:46] Changes in mind/body connection after having children [19:57] How we can care for our pelvic floor [25:49] It is never too late to rehab the pelvic floor [27:07] Caroline’s opinion on stomach vacuuming [29:03] Where to start with postpartum pelvic floor care [32:00] What is making Caroline feel like herself right now on her health journey [34:28] The Marriage Corner: A discussion with my hubby, Eric, about how life changes after having kids Connect with Caroline: instagram.com/carolinepackarddpt Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you: pelvicrehab.com Links Mentioned: Team Building For Solopreneur Mamas Course & Workbook You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.