Your pelvic health is a vital aspect of your overall wellness and you shouldn’t ignore it. It’s all too common to let it fall by the wayside out of shame or embarrassment, but you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Dr. Betsy Greenleaf talks about the importance of your pelvic floor health, overcoming shame, and healing your gut to support “down there.”   What Foods Impact the Gut Microbiome and Pelvic Health Gluten Sugar Dairy Yogurt Probiotics Fermented Foods   About Dr. Betsy Greenleaf Dr. Betsy Greenleaf is a premier women’s health expert, entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader, who specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over 20 years. Dr. Greenleaf is a trailblazer as the first female in the United States to become board certified in Urogynecology.  She possesses a professional reputation that led to being sought after by medical societies, associations, and corporations to provide lectures, teaching, and advanced training. In 2018, she holds the title of distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology for her service and dedication to the field.  Dr. Greenleaf holds committee positions on many national women’s health organizations. She is a board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as a spokesperson for the American Osteopathic Association, with her quotes appearing in many major media outlets.  Dr. Greenleaf is the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, an online store dedicated to finding reliable products for pelvic health. She manages a blog and is the host of Some Of Your Parts Podcast dedicated to women’s wellness and the notion that “you are greater than the sum of your parts.”  Dr. Greenleaf takes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to healing and wellness. She believes many of the answers to a healthy life are found within. She views her role in life as your wellness guide.     In This Episode Why pelvic health is important [4:30] Advice for healing from incontinence [8:45] What foods might impact incontinence [10:30] What happens when you have weak pelvic floor muscles [14:00] The importance of kegel exercises [15:00] What happens to the vagina with age [18:30] The role of lasers and heat in pelvic floor health [27:00] How to nurture the microbiome to also improve our pelvic health [31:00] Supplements to support urinary health [33:45] How diet changes can impact more serious pelvic health concerns [40:15]   Links & Resources Get 50% Off the Your Longevity Blueprint Course   Get Your Free Gift: Top 10 Pelvic Health Tips A Happy Vagina Is A Happy Life Summit   Listen to Some of Your Parts Podcast Visit The Pelvic Floor Store   Find Dr. Betsy Greenleaf Online Follow Dr. Betsy Greenleaf on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Pinterest |   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 38: Sexual Regenerative Medicine With Susan Bratton Episode 43: Liver Cleansing With Steven Dake Episode 46: The Wildatarian Diet With Teri Cochrane