In this lesson from beyond the edge of life, Emily Johnson sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Lynne DiPirro to dive into the often-overlooked "basement" of the spirit body. Emily opens the conversation by reflecting on her own history of birth trauma and the clinical disconnect she experienced in early recovery, setting the stage for a deeper look at holistic pelvic floor health.

The episode explores the reality that pelvic floor work is for every human body, moving beyond simple exercises to address posture, the abdominal wall, and daily lifestyle. As a specialist in trauma-informed wellness, Lynn explains how the pelvis acts as the body's physical and energetic anchor. This leads to the essential exploration of: Why the feeling of physical and emotional "safety" is a prerequisite for successful pelvic floor rehabilitation?

Emily and Lynn bridge the gap between medicine and metaphysics by connecting the pelvic bowl to the root chakra, the energy center governing safety and survival. They discuss how societal conditioning and somatic healing for sexual shame are required to address the ways women have been taught to disconnect from this primal area. By excavating these stored stories, listeners are shown how to transmute "guarding" and chronic tension into a capacity for deep relaxation.

The dialogue concludes with a bold exploration of nervous system relaxation and pleasure. Through a candid story of reclaiming bodily autonomy, Emily illustrates how an unlocked pelvic floor allows energy to flow freely from the root to the crown.

Finally, they address the limitations of the traditional medical model and insurance, advocating for a whole-body approach that treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self as one interconnected kinetic chain.

Today’s Guest Is Dr. Lynne DiPirro and you can connect with her on Instagram at @‌lynnedipirrodpt

Connect with Emily:

Instagram: @‌iamemilyejohnson

Email: beyondtheedgeoflifepod@gmail.com

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