What Prolapse Taught Me

Prolapse is one of those words that can stop a woman in her tracks. And yet — when we actually sit with it, slow down, and listen to what it's telling us — it becomes one of the most powerful teachers we'll ever have.

In this episode, Claire shares what prolapse has taught her: about the body, about pressure, about rest, about asking for help, and about what it really means to support your pelvic floor for the long term.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, have been managing prolapse for years, or simply want to understand more about your body — this is a conversation full of honesty, hope, and practical insight.

In this episode:

  • Why prolapse is information, not just a problem to fix

  • What the pelvic floor is actually doing — and why Kegels aren't always the answer

  • The role of breath, posture, and intra-abdominal pressure in prolapse management

  • Pessaries as an underused, undertalked-about support tool

  • The mindset shift that helps most with long-term recovery

  • Why rest is not giving up

Links mentioned:

S4 E40 — The Pessaries Episode: Listen here

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