Best Lindsey Vestal Podcasts (2025)

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5 Reminders for When OT Feels Hard (and Why That’s a Good Thing) 9:34

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Gut Feelings Are Real: Why Pelvic Health OTs Should Care 14:10

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Noticing, Naming, Navigating: Everyday Nervous System Practices 13:31

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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You’re Not Broken: A Mock Eval That Will Change How You Practice 29:02

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Behind the Intake Form: What Clients Aren’t Saying-Yet 17:32

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Taking the Pressure off Pressure Management 31:30

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Healing Trauma with Pelvic Health & Ketamine-Assisted OT 47:05

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: What OTs Need to Know (2025 Guideline Update) 18:43

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JUST DROPPED! The 2025 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) guidelines are here — and trust us, they’re a game-changer for pelvic health pros. Pelvic pain, dryness, urgency, and more — GSM is so much more than just hot flashes. The 2025 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause guidelines just dropped — and they’re packed with clinical pearls pelvic…

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How OTs Can Achieve Financial Independence & Career Flexibility 36:28

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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How One OT Created a Maternal Health Protocol That’s Changing Lives 34:28

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marley.merrick __________________________________________________________________________________________…

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How Persistence and Relationships Built The Holistic Pelvis 39:11

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weslina.coxsey Website: https://the-holistic-pelvis.com/ ________________________________________________…

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From Small Town To Big Impact: One OT's Pelvic Health Journey 46:12

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.hallinan.1 ______________________________________________________________________________________…

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From Periods to Perimenopause: Dr. Lara Briden’s Essential Insights 58:22

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaraBriden Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaraBriden _________________________________________________…

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From Debt to Wealth: A Practical Plan for OTs 15:46

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about my guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.vestal.5 Website: https://www.freedomofpractice.com/ _______________________________________________…

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More Than a Goodbye: Elevating the Client Discharge Process 12:24

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a m…

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Bringing Care to the Home: How In-Home OT Transforms Postpartum Recovery 33:30

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. About today's guest: Melissa O'Neal is a postpartum occupational therapist with over a decade of experience helping mothers and babies thrive after birth. Through her…

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Moving Past Pain: How to Work With Your Nervous System, Not Against It 9:31

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a m…

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Supporting Neurogenic Bowel & Bladder: The OT’s Role in Self-Catheterization 30:52

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Carly Rosenthal, MS, OTR/L an occupational therapist located in Philadelphia, PA who graduated from Thomas Jefferson’s Occupational Therapy progr…

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Unconstipating Kids: A Whole-Body Approach to Pediatric Pelvic Health with Dr. Caitlin Keller 36:26

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Dr. Caitlin Keller is a pediatric physical therapist with a deep passion for helping children overcome bowel and bladder challenges. After earnin…

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The Power of Advocacy: How Melissa Morgan Pitched Her Own Pelvic Health Position 39:33

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a m…

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Episode 066 | Building Together: Collaborative Power in Program Development with Lindsey Vestal & Lara Desrosiers 54:14

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How do you feel about collaboration? Working alongside someone in your field of expertise can be challenging. It requires trust, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. But when done right, collaboration allows you to leverage each other’s strengths, balance out weaknesses, and create something truly greater than the sum of its parts. In th…

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Hypermobility and Pelvic Health: A Journey of Resilience, Awareness, and Transformation 45:09

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Resources mentioned in this episode: Doug Vestal's Private Pay MBA course (that Nicole took to help her start her business) Spider hypermobility test Disjointed: Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders The Trifecta Passport: Tools for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural …

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Episode 065 | Navigating Perfectionism and Professional Growth with Lara Desrosiers 52:54

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Is it perfect enough? That nagging doubt can paralyze us. Perfectionism doesn’t just demand our best—it demands more than our best, often at a cost. In this episode, host Melissa LaPointe (she/her) has a compelling conversation with Lara Desrosiers (she/her), a trailblazing occupational therapist who has carved a unique path in women's health, pelv…

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"Weight Alone Is Not An Accurate Measure of Health" with Mara Levy 35:10

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Mara Levy MSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, SEP is an occupational therapist blending somatic therapy and lymphatic drainage to bring body-based mental heal…

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Breaking the Silence on Obstetric Injuries with Kary Gillenwaters 38:06

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Kary’s professional roles include being an occupational therapist, entrepreneur, consultant, and educator/guide to future OTPs, to name a few. A …

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Advancing Gender-Affirming Care: Collaboration, Cultural Competency, and Pelvic Health Integration 22:10

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Megan Brennick (she/her) is an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic health and lymphedema therapies within the Hartford Healthcare Rehab…

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Creating a Health + Wellness Collective 29:34

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Danika Viola, MS, OTR/L, PCES, CCTS-I, graduated from Ithaca College in 2013 with her MSOT, and is now a seasoned pelvic health occupational ther…

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Let's Talk About How We Talk About Sex 36:55

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Learn more about Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Kathryn Ellis (she/her) is an international change agent for sex and intimacy conversations in healthcare settings. She is a Doctor of Occupation…

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The Brain-Gut Connection I Didn’t Know I Were Missing 29:05

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside…

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Combining Pelvic Health Therapy, Doula Services, and Childbirth Education 33:25

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. More about my guest: Courtney Trocinski Since her doctoral capstone at a birth center in graduate school, Courtney found her lifelong passion and career in the birth world. As a …

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Increasing Quality of Life with SCI: Starting With the Pelvic Floor 35:30

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Discussed in this Podcast Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here A little more about Kaylee Johnson, my guest: Kaylee Johnson has gravitated toward providing compassionate OT working with people, and their pelvic floor, after neurological injury in her 13 years of experience. …

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Episode 064 | Creating Safer Spaces Through Inclusive Healthcare with Mara Levy 56:39

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Join us as Mara Levy shares their unique perspective, combining occupational therapy and somatic experiencing, to tackle body image issues and promote greater inclusivity within healthcare. We're thrilled to bring you the latest episode of the OTGR Podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation between our host Melissa LaPointe and the phenomenal Mar…

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The Balance Between Tension + Release with Hypermobile Clients 45:43

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Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring cal…

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Why the Abdominal Wall Assessment Matters 15:36

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Discussed in this Podcast Learn more about Pelvic Health Trauma Health Certification Gertie Ball Breathe by James Nestor Get certified in pelvic health from the OT lens here ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Insi…

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Triggers, Frequency, and Freedom: Reclaiming Control from Urge Incontinence 22:45

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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification (doors open Nov 29 and closes Dec 6, 2024) Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about OT Pioneers here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive co…

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Stop the Scroll: Effective Growth Strategies for OT Practices Without Social Media Overwhelm" 25:43

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More about my guest: Doug Vestal is the founder of Freedom of Practice where he helps OTs build successful private pay practices through his comprehensive course and mentorship program, Private Pay MBA. If you didn't catch it from his last name, he is my husband and was my original business coach who helped me start and grow the Functional Pelvis. …

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"Wellness is a Right, Not a Privilege" 42:13

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More About My Guests: Doug Vestal is the founder of Freedom of Practice where he helps OTs build successful private pay practices through his comprehensive course and mentorship program, Private Pay MBA. If you didn't catch it from his last name, he is my husband and was my original business coach who helped me start and grow the Functional Pelvis.…

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PCOS in a Nutshell: What You Need to Know in 10 Minutes 9:24

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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Jan 13-17, 2025 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-li…

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Unlocking Your Body's Blueprint: The Transformative Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness 33:12

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We'd love to welcome you to Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off social media community ($39 a month with no obligation!) Grab Your FREE AOTA approved CEU pelvic health course here. Do you know about the first ever OTs in Pelvic Health certification? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic O…

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What Drives a Pelvic Floor Therapist: The Values That Keep Us Grounded 14:32

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To learn more about the Functional Pelvic Practitioner certification, please go here. To learn more about OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy, please go here. Resources mentioned in this episode: Central Sensitization Inventory ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - L…

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Designing a Treatment Program Without Overwhelm 12:59

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Take the Gretchen Rubin "Four Tendencies" Quiz OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024! It's self-paced, 100% online and comes with 5 group mentoring calls! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a mo…

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What Does Collaboration Look Like In Pelvic Floor Therapy? 41:18

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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about Dr. Rebeca Segraves' work here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Insi…

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Episode 063 | Creating Your Signature Coaching Program for Maximum Impact 29:52

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Welcome to the final episode of our six-part Clinician to Coach Series! In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. On today's episode, we're focusing on creating a transformative signature coaching program designe…

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Can You Treat Vaginismus Virtually? 33:25

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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification with Lara and Lindsey More about my guest: Jess Seitz is a trauma-informed pelvic flo…

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The Future Of OTs In Pelvic Health: A Tangible Vision For the Next 20 Years 1:25:21

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To learn more about the Functional Pelvic Practitioner certification, please go here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group mentoring calls with Lindsey. She's doi…

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"Slow Down + Offer Help" with Dr. Rebeca Segraves and Lara Desrosiers 34:06

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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about Dr. Rebeca Segraves' work here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Insi…

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Helping Clients Cultivate Curiosity with Lara Desrosiers + Jessica Dobson 42:26

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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification with Lara and Lindsey More about my guests: -Jessica Dobson can be found at @pelvicyo…

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EPISODE 062 | Building a Sustainable Client Growth Engine 41:34

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Welcome to the fifth episode in our six-part Clinician to Coach Series! In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. If you've ever felt the pressure of inconsistent client sign-ups or the burnout from juggling mark…

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Building Trust With Our Clients 27:48

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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health More about my guest: Brianna Murosky was drawn to pelvic heath when she experienced her own symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction …

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EPISODE 061 | The Benefits of Working 1:1 with Coaching Clients 24:44

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Welcome to the fourth episode in our six-part Clinician to Coach Series! In this podcast series, I'm sharing resources and strategies to help you start and grow your coaching business to consistent $5K and even $10K months without overwhelm or burnout. In today's episode, you're going to hear me talk about some of the many benefits of working 1:1 w…