Alyssa and Sara had a great convo about the origin of The Vagina Whisperer. Sara has made it her mission to normalize talking about vaginas and pelvic floor conversations. She created The Vagina Whisperer to improve our conversations around pelvic floor care and to create a safe space for speaking about "down there". Listen to our episode for Sara's story!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Dr. Sara Reardon

Website: www.nolapelvichealth.com

IG: @the.vagina.whisperer

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa had her acupuncturist, Lee Schwalb on the podcast for this episode! He is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. Read more about him and his practices here! https://leeschwalbacu.com/

Lee truly values many forms of practices including physical therapy. Alyssa and Lee discussed the importance of collaboration and how acupuncture can impact pelvic floor diagnoses.

IG: @blossompelvichealth Contact (Alyssa): info@blossompelvichealth.com

Guest Contact Info: Lee Schwalb

Email: leejschwalb@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider.

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa interviewed Meera Mehta about her journey with getting pregnant. She recently released her book i am woman and is very open about sharing her journey to help other women realize that they are not alone in feeling lost with navigating the fertility process.

Meera Mehta is an author, an entrepreneur and a mother. She is passionate about women’s health and bringing awareness of fertility, along with the challenges of getting pregnant. With her experience of fertility treatments, she is determined to help other women who may be considering or is going through a similar journey. Meera hopes to publish her next short story in the near future so stay tuned for her raw experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post-partum.

Book description:

Pregnancy has been such a blessing. But going through the journey of getting pregnant has been a challenge, to say the least. Embracing my womanhood has been eye opening. There were so many things I was unaware of that comes with being a woman. Fertility treatments were one of them.

i am woman is based on a true story...my story. This read brings awareness of the struggles that come with being a woman trying to conceive, as well as a new perspective in life. This short story is filled with humor, emotions and love. Enjoy this heartfelt and insightful story supporting the journey that resonates with millions of women around the globe!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Meera Mehta

Buy the book here!

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa and Dr. LJ discussed the importance of shifting your practice if you feel that your passion is shifting too! Dr. LJ is a wholistic expert and we discussed how her mindset shifted from treating endometriosis into treating her patients with a more wholistic approach.

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Dr. LJ Johnson

IG: @wholistic.endo.expert

https://www.wholisticendoexpert.com/summit

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa and Hunter talked about the importance of making sure you don't burn out when starting a business! Balance is the key to making sure everything goes smoothly. Check out the episode here!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Hunter Myers

IG + Website

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa, SP and Emilio discussed their collaboration on building a school in Kenya. They collaborated one year ago to bring in donations for the kids in Africa and it's been going great! They also discussed men's health (June was men's health month!) and how it can have an impact whether you are a practitioner or a patient. Enjoy!

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: SP and Emilio from The Tomorrow Talk podcast!

Check out their IG page here and feel free to listen to their podcast on Apple or Spotify!

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

Makeup / Photography: Julia DeBellis. IG: juliadebellisbeauty

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Alyssa interviewed Dana Ariele Chwatt in this episode! Dana is a holistic health coach who is most passionate about connecting with women and empowering them in their health. Dana specializes in gut health, IBS, hormone health and women's health. They discussed the importance of looking at yourself as a whole and how we need to be advocates for our health as a whole too!

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/dana.ariele/
• Website: https://www.dana-ariele.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pEreUmX8d3dTUg7Uqtqid?si=ae03e71bc3884561

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Please see above!

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

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Alyssa interviewed the lovely creator of Her Move! Her Move is an online fitness platform completely dedicated to fitness for female biology, where in addition to workouts you’ll find answers to all your burning questions about your body. Designed by pre and post natal fitness expert Julia Neto, Her Move guides you through confusing times like pregnancy with the reassurance that every single movement in the program is safe and effective for exactly where you are at in your journey,

The Prenatal Program just launched and it includes:

- Over 45 workouts designed for each week of pregnancy, all under 30 minutes

- Over 16 educational videos about pelvic floor, deep core, physiological changes, and preventing pain

- Interviews with experts in related fields like prenatal nutrition, pelvic health, and acupuncture

- A complimentary consultation with Julia with subscription

- Two week free trial

Sign up through this link (or just by following the steps on the website and hitting “Join now”), select the basic monthly plan, and use the code ALYSSAPT15 at checkout for 15% off your first three months.

https://hermove.uscreen.io/

Stay in touch! Want to learn more about women’s fitness? Follow @her_move_ on Instagram. Email julia@hermovewellness.com with questions.

IG: @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt. Contact (Alyssa): info@alyssadpt.com

Guest Contact Info: Please see above!

DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed will sometimes include explicit content inclusive of sex, language and discussions regarding mental health. Even though I am a healthcare provider, this podcast is not meant for medical advice by any means. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in the episodes or feel as if you need to address any emotions that stem from the topics discussed, please seek medical attention from your main healthcare provider. 

Music: Cliff Millien. IG: iamcmilli

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