Podcast EpisodeThe Missing Piece in Women's Wellness and How To Reclaim It ft. Val Brown Fit, Fun, and Frazzled
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
