In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness: the pelvic floor.
Val shares her Vital Axis Method — a groundbreaking approach that integrates pelvic health, neurology, yoga, and functional medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce injuries, and step into their pleasure, power, and purpose. Whether you're a postpartum mom, a busy professional dealing with burnout, or an athlete who keeps getting hurt, this conversation will change how you think about your body.
Timestamped Show Notes:
• 0:00 — Intro & Meet Val Brown
• ~1:00 — What Is the Vital Axis Method?
• ~2:30 — Pelvic Floor Beyond Pregnancy & Kegels
• ~5:00 — The Neurology & Shame Behind the Pelvic Floor
• ~8:00 — Chronic Stress, Burnout & Pelvic Health
• ~10:00 — Exercise, Movement & Whole-Body Connection
• ~12:30 — Why Women's Health Is Dismissed
• ~16:00 — One Thing Everyone Should Know
• ~17:00 — Rapid Fire: Books, TV, Matcha vs. Coffee
• ~22:00 — Where to Find Val
