Best WCS Podcasts (2025)

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#179 Annie Sanders — 1st US Woman To Win Bouldering And Lead WC’s, Comp Style Vs Her Style, and Where To Focus While Competing 44:46

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Annie Sanders is the first American woman to win World Cups in both Bouldering and Lead. And she’s only 18 so she’s just getting started! Hear about Annie’s breakout season and what’s in store for her future! Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers): Who are your favorite competitors to watch and why? How do you deal with pres…

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#180 ‘Anti-Mega’ — GP81’s Julian Acevedo and Zoe Sayetta On Building Elite Training Facilities For All Ages 1:33:51

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Julian Acevedo was one of the founders of the original ‘Anti-Mega’ gym, GP81 in New York City. This gym is the definition of a “climber’s climbing gym” and is known for great walls, great setting, and an even better community. GP81 has now blazed a trail again by opening a Youth Training Center which is headed up by the Creative Director Zoe Sayett…

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From Surviving to Thriving in Business as a Pelvic PT/OT Owner 36:03

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A lot of pelvic health business owners are just surviving. They’re working hard. Seeing patients. Paying the rent and bills, with maybe a bit left over for themselves. But surviving isn’t why most people started a practice. In this episode, we talk about what it actually means to thrive as a business owner—and why the success you want is often on t…

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The 4 Types of Clinical Mentorship (And Why Most Clinicians Are Missing At Least One) 38:20

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Mentorship has become a buzzword in pelvic PT and OT — but most conversations around it are incomplete. In this episode, we break down the four distinct types of mentorship that actually shape clinical confidence, patient outcomes, and long-term career satisfaction. Most clinicians receive some mentorship — but very few receive all four. We unpack:…

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Good Temps #8 — Ondra Flashes V15, The Future Of Climbing Holds, Granite Addicts, and The Ethics Of Flashing 1:10:06

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This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut): The How/What/When/Why of using WET chalk. Best skin tacti…

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18 Modules in 18 Minutes: The Entire Accelerator… Unlocked! 30:46

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In this rapid-fire episode, we’re celebrating Cohort #6 of the Pelvic PT Rising Business Accelerator 🎉 To mark the milestone of 400+ graduates and 800+ practices mentored, we’re pulling back the curtain and breaking down the entire Accelerator curriculum… in 18 minutes. You’ll walk away with quick insights from each of the 18 modules, organized acr…

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Stop Borrowing Your Patient's Story - Help Them Create a Better One 36:12

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We dive into one of the most overlooked clinical skills in pelvic rehab: 👉 helping patients make sense of their own story. Patients often arrive with narratives that are fragmented, confusing, or shaped by years of mixed messages. When clinicians accidentally adopt that narrative, both the patient and the plan of care end up lost. We explore: Why s…

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Why 90% of Business Owners Don't Reach Their Financial Goals 24:46

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🎙️ Why 90% of Pelvic Health Business Owners Aren’t Hitting Their Financial Goals We break down exactly why so many pelvic health business owners struggle financially — and what to do about it. This episode is based on data from our community and our experience working with more than 800+ pelvic rehab business owners. And the truth? Most owners aren…

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Board Talk #6 — BoD [V17] Is A Board Climb, The Sisu Proj, Noah Wheeler Destroys The School Room, and Does Board Climbing Cause Injuries? 1:22:20

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Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua Horsley. Board Climbs Mentioned: “Paws To Riches” V6 on t…

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Money, Mentorship, Flexibility? What to Prioritize in Your Next Pelvic Health Job 39:49

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🎙️ How to Choose the Right Pelvic Health Job + PelviCon Sold Out in 4 Minutes PelviCon 2026 sold out (again!) in just 4 minutes — which is both incredible and challenging. We wish everyone who showed up at 9:00am could have gotten an in-person spot. And TODAY is the last day to get the lowest possible price on the PelviCon Live Virtual + Recording …

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Episode 310: Anime Impulse Dallas - Is It Worth It? 1:06:46

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No.At least if you're a cosplayer. If your only goal is to shop a dealer's hall, this might be the event for you.We went to the first year of Anime Impulse Dallas, affiliated with the Anime Impulse/Impulse Universe brand based out of California. Here's our review!

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Good Temps 'Emergency Pod' — V18?! 46:50

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BLACK FRIDAY PATREON DISCOUNT! Get 25% off your first month or annual subscription until midnight (PT) on Dec 1st. Use code ‘BLACKFRIDAY’. ‘Emergency’ Episode! Elias Iagnemma sent his long standing project last week and proposed the grade of V18 / 9A+. A grade no one has ever proposed before. So we got the crew together outside our regularly schedu…

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The Ultimate PelviCon 2026 FAQ Episode 14:49

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Got questions about PelviCon 2026? We’ve got answers! 🙌 In this episode, we run through the most common questions we’ve been getting about the 2026 event — from logistics and travel tips to how Live Virtual works and what to expect at the conference itself. We’ll cover: What’s included with your in-person or Live Virtual ticket Travel dates and hot…

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#178 Ollie Torr — Olympians Train Like This, How Climbing Technique Actually Progresses, The Future Of Video Analysis, and What Lattice Is Doing With The Best Data Set In Climbing 1:51:04

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Ollie Torr is the co-founder of Lattice. Yes, that Lattice. The biggest training company in the climbing space. Ollie has tested, coached, or worked with almost every top climber in the world, especially if they are in the UK. That means that Lattice also has the biggest and best data set around climbing metrics, and they’ve created an app to help …

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45 - Why You Can’t Relax After Birth (and What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It) with Dr. Avery Champagne 48:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with holistic family chiropractor and author Dr. Avery Champagne to uncover what’s really happening in a mother’s body when she feels anxious, wired, or unable to rest after birth. Dr. Champagne explains how postpartum anxiety and exhaustion st…

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The 2026 PelviCon Lineup Is Here — And It’s Epic! 43:48

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We’re giving you the inside scoop on the PelviCon 2026 speaker lineup! 🎤 In this episode, we share how this year’s roster of world-class pelvic health experts came together — and what makes the 2026 event the most diverse, practical, and forward-thinking lineup yet. You’ll hear about: How the speaker selection process works behind the scenes The ne…

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Work-Life Balance: What Are You Optimizing For? 27:26

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“Work-life balance” gets thrown around a lot — but most conversations just blame work. In this episode, we talk about what real balance actually looks like — and how to create it in a way that matches your values, your season of life, and what you’re optimizing for right now. We cover: 🌿 The real question — what are you optimizing for? Profit, time…

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Good Temps #7 — Arrival Of The Birds [V17] By Sean, Janja Climbs Everything, Current State Of The Gym Industry, and Ethical Limits Of Climbing Equipment 1:31:28

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This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers): All things shoes! Stiff shoes or soft shoes? Sho…

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The Soundtracks Dragging Your Business Down 24:18

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We all have “soundtracks” — those repetitive thoughts that quietly shape how we act in business. Some are harmless, but others drag us down, create guilt, and keep us stuck. In this episode, we unpack some of the most dangerous soundtracks we hear from clinicians and business owners — and how to rewrite them. We cover: 🧠 The hidden money soundtrack…

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44 - The Realities of Traveling with a Baby 37:00

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Send us a text If you are planning a road trip, flying to see family, or even braving a day-long outing, this episode gives you the exact tools to prepare well, keep your baby regulated, and protect your peace. Hit play, pack with confidence, and travel like a pro. Freebie: Travel With Baby Essentials Checklist — a one-page, no-fluff checklist to p…

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#177 Tyler Willcutt — The ‘X’ Factor, Agent For The Best Of The Best, Where Pro’s Make The Most Money, and How The Climbing Industry Compares To Others 1:29:47

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Tyler Willcutt is the agent for climbers like Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma, Natalia Grossman, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, etc… You get the idea. He is part of RXR Sports, an agency that represents the best athletes in adventure sports. In this episode we get a behind the scenes look at what the day to day is like as one of the greats in our sport. Ho…

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Why Experience Isn't Everything in Pelvic Rehab 33:30

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When we’re hiring at PelvicSanity (and we are right now 👀), we always get asked what we’re looking for — and honestly, it’s not what most people expect. Experience is great…but it’s not everything. In pelvic rehab, years on a résumé don’t necessarily translate to better outcomes, better patient care, or better fit. In this episode, we’re diving int…

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You Can't Be All Things to All People 26:31

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Trying to be everything to everyone is one of the fastest ways to burn out as a business owner. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to narrow your focus and set boundaries — in your pricing, your location, your specialty, and even your patient personality fit. We cover: Why saying no is one of the healthiest business decisions you c…

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Board Talk #5 — Benn Wheeler Guest Appearance, Kilter Deep Dive, V15’s On Boards Are Officially Here, and Condition Dependent Boards 1:36:39

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Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua Horsley. This week Michael took a vacay, but he was repla…

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Nicole's Nudge #6 - Share Some Gratitude 12:42

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This week’s Nicole’s Nudge is all about appreciation. It’s easy to think positive thoughts about our colleagues, mentors, or peers in the pelvic health field—but how often do we actually tell them? Expressing gratitude not only lifts them up, but it activates the gratitude centers in our own brains as well. Nicole’s Nudges are quick, actionable cha…

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Episode 309: The One with the Haunted House 1:11:32

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Happy Halloween and surprise! An early treat for you. After the sillyness of last year's Halloween episode, we decided to do another crafting session, this time with a tabletop haunted house. Did we succeed within our time limit? It doesn't matter - it was still fun!

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Spooky Things in Business: What Should (and Shouldn’t) Scare You as a Practice Owner 34:24

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It’s spooky season — and there’s nothing scarier than running a business sometimes. In this Halloween-themed episode, we break down what should actually scare you in business (and what’s just a fake jump scare). We cover: 👻 The “fake” fears — bad reviews, competition, scary letters, and other harmless haunts 🩸 The real monsters — bad onboarding, to…

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43 - Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt 10:17

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Send us a text In this validating and heart-centered episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, postpartum and sleep doula Deb dives into one of the most emotionally loaded topics for new families: how to survive the holidays without sacrificing your sanity, sleep, or boundaries. If this is your baby's first holiday and yo…

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#176 Sierra Blair — "Boards Or Death", Transitioning From WC’s To Outdoors, The Longterm Training Formula, and Why She Loves The Mini-MoonBoard 1:09:57

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Sierra Blair was an accomplished competition climber for many years with tons of World Cups under her belt. Due to a back injury she had to stay low to the ground and this lead her to the MoonBoard. It’s been love ever since and she has transitioned from her competition career into the outdoors where she is focused on bouldering in Arizona. Patreon…

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Nicole's Nudge #5 - Nervous System First 14:10

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In this Nicole’s Nudge, we’re focusing on the nervous system—and why it should be part of every evaluation and treatment plan. There isn't a single pelvic health condition the nervous system doesn’t influence. We’ll discuss different ways to introduce nervous system concepts depending on your patient’s personality type, how to make this clinically …

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The 3 Types of Failing Businesses 27:58

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The 3 Types of Failing Businesses (And Which One You Might Be In) When we think about business failure, most of us imagine closing the doors for good. But in reality, there are three different types of failure we see in pelvic health businesses — and two of them are much more common, but rarely talked about. In this episode, we cover: Why some prac…

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Good Temps #6 — Cold Sticky Granite, World Championships, The Latest Hard Sends In Bouldering/Sport/Alpine(!), and A New Ethics Segment 1:57:30

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This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers): How do you safely work/clean/scope a boulder on …

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Nicole's Nudge #4 - Dig Into the Foundations of Pelvic Health 15:23

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This week’s Nudge challenges you to choose one foundational aspect of pelvic health—sleep, movement, nutrition, or stress management—and ask every single one of your patients about it. These lifestyle factors are often overlooked but play a huge role in long-term outcomes. We discuss how to weave these questions into your sessions, what to look for…

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How Your Schedule (Should) Change as a Multi-Clinician Owner 27:31

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Time Management for Multi-Clinician Owners: From Clinician to CEO When you move from solopreneur to leading a team, your time priorities must shift. But most owners struggle to make this change—stuck treating too many patients and never carving out time for leadership work. In this episode, we cover: Why “what got you here won’t get you there” The …

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#175 Mark Heal — The 4 Steps For Sending Any Grade, Tactics You MUST Know, How To Train For Outdoors and Designing The Best Gym In America 1:34:52

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Mark and Josh have climbed all over the world together and this chat has been a long time coming! They’ve been discussing climbing for well over a decade and Mark has heavily influenced Josh’s views and understanding of how to climb at a high level. Mark Heal is an absolute legend in the Bay Area. He’s a V14 climber, with >600 double digit sends an…

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42 - Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman) 54:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with returning guest Brittany Hageman, a myofunctional speech therapist specializing in oral facial development, infant feeding, and airway health. Most parents hear about tongue ties when breastfeeding isn’t going well — but the impact goes fa…

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Nicole's Nudge #3 - What's Your Reset Ritual? 12:55

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Do you have a reset ritual between patients? In this Nicole’s Nudge, we talk about the importance of letting go of the last session and preparing yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally for the next. Whether it’s hand washing, a deep breath, or a mantra, the key is having a consistent practice to reset your nervous system. We’ll explore why …

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Building Your Ideal Week as a Solopreneur 30:44

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Time Management for Solopreneurs: Building a Schedule That Works Most solopreneurs don’t have a real schedule—they’re just reacting. Between patients, documentation, marketing, admin, and even social media, the day feels scattered and exhausting. No wonder burnout is so common. In this episode, we break down how to build a schedule that actually wo…

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Board Talk #4 — The Future Of Board Climbing Comps, The Ultimate Spray Wall, BTS With Honnold And Harrington and Board Climbing 102 1:21:56

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Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua Horsley. 2024 MoonBoard Climbs Mentioned: "Tempest In A T…

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Nicole's Nudge #2 - Don't Forget the Feet 12:26

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This week’s Nicole’s Nudge is a reminder not to overlook the feet. Our patients’ mechanics are influenced both from the top down and the bottom up. By assessing the foot, mid-foot, and rearfoot, we can uncover important contributors to pelvic floor dysfunction—or confidently check them off as not contributing to the issue. Nicole’s Nudges are short…

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The 8 Pricing Mistakes Killing Your Profit 33:32

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These Pricing Mistakes That Are Killing Your Practice Pricing is the single biggest lever in whether your business thrives—or keeps you stuck. And here’s the truth: in working with over 800 practice owners, we’ve never told anyone they were overpriced. Ever. In this episode, we share: The most common pricing mistakes that cost practice owners thous…

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#174 Paul Houghoughi — The Gold Medal Physio, Preparing The Elite For Comps, How Pro’s Heal, and Climbing When You’re 100 1:35:30

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Paul Houghoughi is the official physio for the GB Climbing team and accompanied them to both Olympics. He’s supported some of the best in our sport, such as Olympic gold medalist, Toby Roberts. Paul is also an extremely accomplished climber. He’s FA’d double digit boulders on almost every continent in the world and climbed up V13 (so far…)! Patreon…

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41 - When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW) 1:04:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb brings back two powerhouse guests, Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Laura Meader, licensed social worker and therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, dig into a topic most parents don’t talk about out loud: postpartum anx…

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Nicole's Nudge #1 - Ask Better Evaluation Questions 19:19

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In this first Nicole’s Nudge episode, we’re diving into two powerful questions you can use to unlock your patient’s true goals during their evaluation. Too often, we get caught up in the symptoms without uncovering what really scares our patients—or how their life would change if those symptoms disappeared. These questions can shift the entire cour…

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Episode 308: Myths Anoy! 46:26

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There's even more craft news to cover! Along with tips on how to avoid bad conventions or scam conventions. And we finally talk about common Cosplay Myths.

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How a Patient's First Impressions Make (or Break) Your Practice 36:47

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How We Onboard New Patients (And Why It Matters So Much) When new patients call your clinic, they’re often nervous, skeptical, and unsure. Many have never heard of pelvic PT—and nearly all have had negative healthcare experiences in the past. Onboarding isn’t just logistics—it’s your first chance to show them you’re different. Done well, it builds …

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Good Temps #5 — Youngest V16 Climber Ever, Another 8C Flash, $1M Comp Formats, Fame And Money 1:47:02

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This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. Patreon Questions (join Patreon for extended cut with answers): Tips for someone's first trip to Yosemite and Bi…

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From Manual Therapy to Menstrual Cycles - PelviCon Speaker Series with Michelle Lyons 1:19:46

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We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — and this time we’re joined by the incomparable Michelle Lyons. Michelle has been a leader in pelvic health for decades, combining clinical practice, teaching, and research translation in ways that have shaped the field worldwide. In this conversation, she dives deep into one of her gr…

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Building Better Pelvic Health Education - PelviCon Series with MJ Forget 53:04

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Mentorship, Models, and the Future of Pelvic Health – with MJ Forget With 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ Forget has helped shape the pelvic health field through mentorship, innovative teaching tools, and her leadership at Pelvic Health Solutions. In this episode, MJ shares: Her journey into pelvic health and why it wasn’t part of …

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#173 Chris Sharma — King Lines, The Ultimate Form Of Climbing, and When Chris Goes Yachting With Jason Momoa 1:27:24

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The legend himself, Chris Sharma. Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HEREBy The Testpiece Podcast