The Pelvic Power Podcast

Penny Petersson

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A lifestyle and pelvic healing podcast for people living with pelvic pain who want tools, support, and a space to feel seen. Each episode blends practical guidance with nervous system support, mind-body practices, and empowering conversations. You’ll hear stories, tips, and real-life insights from experts and people just like you — so you feel less alone and more equipped to navigate pain, intimacy, daily life, and your next steps in healing. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review!

Recent Episodes

OCT 15, 2026
103. My Naturopathic Journey With Lichen Sclerosus: What I've Learned So Far
I'm taking you along on a new journey! After living with Lichen Sclerosus for my entire adult life, I've recently started working with a naturopath who specializes in vulvar and vaginal health. And today, we're chatting about what that experience has looked like so far. From my previous experiences with naturopathy to testing, gut bacteria, supplements, nutrition, and some rather interesting bathroom adventures (TMI warning), I'm sharing what I've been exploring, what I've noticed, and what I'm still figuring out: Why I decided to explore naturopathic support for my Lichen Sclerosus My previous experiences with naturopaths and the importance of feeling heard Respecting my relationship with food while exploring nutrition The testing I've done and what my naturopath discussed with me What I've noticed in my body so far, including some not-so-lovely side effects Why it's difficult to know exactly what's contributing to the changes I'm experiencing Taking a whole-body approach while continuing to support my vulvar health What's next on this journey and what I'm curious to learn This is still very much the beginning of my experience, and I'm not sharing it as a treatment recommendation or suggesting naturopathy can cure Lichen Sclerosus. I'm simply inviting you along as I explore another way of supporting myself, while continuing my medical care. Because living with a chronic condition can involve a whole lot of curiosity, learning, and figuring out what works for your own lovely body. Enjoy! FREE DOWNLOAD ➡️ Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 24 practices to support your lovely pelvis and self throughout the month! Come join us for Pelvic Floor Yoga ✨ Classes for people living with pelvic tension, for them to manage and release their pain. Start with a 7 day free trial! Follow along @wellbeing.by.penny
14 MIN
OCT 8, 2026
102. What Does Your Pelvis Need From You Today?
What does your pelvis need from you today? It's a simple question — but how often do we actually stop and ask it? When you live with pelvic pain, it can be easy to become focused on fixing, changing, or getting rid of what's happening in your body. In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we're shifting the focus toward listening, noticing, and learning how to support your pelvis based on what you actually need that day. Together, we explore: • asking your pelvis what it needs from you each day • learning to tune into your body instead of automatically pushing through • how I adjust my movement depending on what my pelvis is telling me • choosing rest when your body is asking for rest • noticing the everyday habits that may or may not feel supportive • getting to know your own patterns, needs, and body cues • taking small, intentional actions instead of waiting for everything to feel perfect • showing your pelvis a little more TLC 💗 Living with pelvic pain can be fucking hard. But I don't want my pain to make every decision about how I live my life. I want to feel good. I want to feel supported. I want to feel empowered in myself — and sometimes that starts with something as simple as asking: What does my pelvis need from me today? Enjoy 🫶🏽 FREE DOWNLOAD ➡️ Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 24 practices to support your lovely pelvis and self throughout the month! Come join us for Pelvic Floor Yoga ✨ Classes for people living with pelvic tension, for them to manage and release their pain. Start with a 7 day free trial! Follow along @wellbeing.by.penny
10 MIN
OCT 1, 2026
101. If I Was Diagnosed With Lichen Sclerosus Today, Here’s What I’d Do
Welcome back to the Pelvic Power Podcast! Being diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus can feel overwhelming, isolating, and honestly… fucking scary. So if I was diagnosed with LS today, knowing everything I know after living with it for my entire adult life — what would I do? In this episode, I'm sharing where I would start, what I would look into, and the different ways I would begin building support around myself. Together, we explore: • where I would start if I thought I might have Lichen Sclerosus • advocating for yourself, asking for referrals, and seeking a second opinion when something doesn't feel right • learning about LS so you can feel more informed and empowered in medical appointments • why your LS symptoms may not look exactly like someone else's • finding support through organizations, advocates, and other people living with LS • looking beyond the skin and getting curious about pelvic floor tension, nerves, and other contributors to pain • taking your journey one step at a time instead of feeling like you have to figure everything out at once I've lived with Lichen Sclerosus since I was 19, and while there have absolutely been difficult periods along the way, I've also learned so much about my body and how to advocate for and support myself. This episode isn't medical advice or a one-size-fits-all plan. It's me sharing what I would do if I found myself at the beginning of this journey today — with the hope that something in here helps you feel a little less alone and a little more empowered moving forward. Links: All things Lichen Sclerosus Support Network - find their YouTube, blog, virtual meet-ups here LSSN Prover Search The Lost Labia Chronicles - 1:1 support calls + resources Dr. Jill Krapf Instagram Steroid ladder The Pelvic Health Yoga membership: online space of Pelvic Floor Yoga & community NEW TODAY: The Free Pelvic Relief Bingo Card: 24 Practices to support your pelvis & self throughout the month! Take what resonates, leave the rest, and you are not alone. Follow along on @wellbeing.by.penny 🫶🏽
23 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
100. 100 Episodes of Pelvic Power: Look How Far We’ve Come
100 episodes of The Pelvic Power Podcast!! For this very special episode, we're looking back at how this podcast has evolved — but we're also turning that reflection back to you and your own pelvic pain journey. Because pelvic power means something a little different to me now than it did when I first started this podcast. Together, we explore: • how The Pelvic Power Podcast has evolved over 100 episodes • what pelvic power meant to me when I first started — and what it means to me now • celebrating the wins and actually noticing how far you've come • how my own life, relationship with myself, and approach to pelvic pain have changed • remembering that you are so much more than your pelvic pain • looking at how your relationship with your body may have evolved over the years • supporting your whole self — not only your pelvis or your diagnosis • learning to see your body as strong, powerful, and capable • creating a life where you can feel good, supported, and empowered while living with pelvic pain • and taking a moment to recognize your own fucking glow-up ✨ This podcast may have started as a space to learn more about pelvic pain and the pelvis, but over these 100 episodes, it has become so much more. Because you are so much more than your pelvic pain. Thank you for being here for 100 episodes of pelvic power. Whether you've been here from the beginning or you've just found this space — I'm so happy you're here. FREE DOWNLOAD ➡️ Pelvic Relief Bingo Card 24 practices to support your lovely pelvis and self throughout the month! Come join us for Pelvic Floor Yoga ✨ Classes for people living with pelvic tension, for them to manage and release their pain. Start with a 7 day free trial! Follow along @wellbeing.by.penny
13 MIN