15: Pelvic Floor Problems in Midlife & Perimenopause? You’re Not Broken—You Just Need the Right Support with Marci Silverberg

Let’s talk about the stuff no one warned us about in midlife—like peeing when you sneeze, frequent UTIs, and why sex might suddenly hurt. If your pelvic floor feels like it’s staging a rebellion, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.

In this episode, I chat with Marci Silverberg, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Pelvic Path. We dig into why pelvic floor symptoms like urinary urgency, leaking, and pain during sex show up (or return) in your 40s and beyond—and what you can actually do about it.

Marci shares:

• Common pelvic health symptoms in perimenopause and menopause
• Why these issues show up in midlife—even if you were fine postpartum
• What your pelvic floor actually does (hint: it’s way more than kegels)
• The role of estrogen and muscle loss in pelvic health
• How to really connect to and strengthen these hidden muscles
• Tips for finding the right pelvic floor physical therapist
• What to do if you’re experiencing pain during sex or leakage (spoiler: you’re not doomed!)

If you’ve ever looked at your front door and wondered “Can I make it from the car to the bathroom without peeing in my pants?”—this one’s for you.

Links & Resources:

• Find Marci Silverberg and her team at Pelvic Path
• Follow Pelvic Path on Instagram: @pelvicpath
• Check out the free workshops at Pelvic Path
• Sign up for my Perimenopause 101 Workshop!

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Disclaimer:

Belong Wellness and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone affiliated with Belong Wellness. 

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