The Pelvic Pod is a space for real, open conversations about bladder, bowel, and pelvic health — the kind we don’t hear often enough. Through expert insights and lived experience, we share practical knowledge, break down stigma, and offer reassurance for everyday life. These honest conversations help normalise pelvic health and remind listeners they’re not alone.
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Welcome to The Pelvic Pod — the podcast from Continence NZ that brings honest, practical conversations about bladder and bowel health into the open.
Join host Jen Bainbridge and expert guests as they share insights, advice, and real-life experiences to help break the stigma around continence and pelvic health.
Listen, learn, and discover that you're not alone.
Dr Megan Ogilvie and Hannah Orr discuss how perimenopause and menopause can affect bladder, bowel, and pelvic health.
Emma shares her personal experience of living with incontinence for more than 20 years, speaking openly about stigma, support, and everyday challenges.
Pelvic health physiotherapist Hannah Orr explores pelvic floor health, bladder and bowel concerns, and how physiotherapy can help.
Laurie Hilsgen, CEO of Carers NZ, discusses the realities of caring for someone with incontinence and the importance of supporting carers.
Urogynaecologist Dr John Short discusses the different treatment options for incontinence, including pelvic floor exercises, medications, and surgery, and explains how care is tailored to each individual.
Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Becs Dodson discusses pelvic health during pregnancy, postpartum, and sport, and shares advice on recognising symptoms and seeking support early.
We are pleased to present two completely free training courses which been developed with support from the IHC Foundation.
The aim of the Disability and Continence courses is to give you practical knowledge and tools for supporting people with additional needs to achieve their best level of continence and improve their overall quality of life.
There are two trainings - one for schools (e.g., teachers, teacher aides, learning support workers, parents and caregivers) and one for disability support services (e.g., residential staff, home support staff) - but the content may be useful for anyone supporting people with additional physical, sensory, developmental, learning, and/or behavioural needs.
