<p dir="ltr">In this eye-opening episode, Darin sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon — pelvic floor physical therapist, educator, and the internet’s beloved “Vagina Whisperer” — to uncover the truth about women’s bodies that too many doctors are still ignoring. From pelvic pain and leaking to postpartum trauma and sexual dysfunction, Sara breaks down what every woman deserves to know about her anatomy, healing, and power.</p> <p dir="ltr">Together, Darin and Sara dismantle the shame, silence, and outdated science that’s left generations of women in pain and confusion — and offer a path forward rooted in education, self-advocacy, and respect for the female body.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">🔍 What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)</h3> <p dir="ltr">00:00 – Meet Dr. Sara Reardon: How pelvic floor therapy changes lives<br> 03:11 – What no one teaches women about their own anatomy<br> 06:24 – Postpartum recovery: Why Kegels aren’t enough<br> 10:30 – Signs your pelvic floor is too tight, not too weak<br> 13:55 – Common causes of pain during sex (and how to fix them)<br> 17:42 – Why women leak when they laugh, jump, or sneeze — and what to do<br> 20:58 – How birth trauma impacts your nervous system and muscle memory<br> 24:16 – Shame and silence: the emotional toll of unspoken pain<br> 28:33 – The hormonal shifts no one prepares women for<br> 33:12 – Redefining strength: Why pelvic floor healing is emotional, too<br> 37:27 – What every woman should ask her OB-GYN (but often doesn’t know to)<br> 41:04 – Reclaiming intimacy after childbirth, trauma, or surgery<br> 45:51 – How to find a qualified pelvic floor therapist in your area<br> 49:29 – Hysterectomy truths: What women need to know before deciding<br> 53:04 – Do vaginal weights really work? Who they're for, and who they're not<br> 56:39 – Navigating menopause with grace, strength, and community<br> 59:15 – How to speak up when your doctor won’t listen<br> 01:01:42 – Sara’s final message to every woman: “You are not broken.”</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">🛍 Sponsors</h3> <p dir="ltr">Thera Sage – Support your healing with red light, PEMF, and grounding tech<br> 🛒 Use code DARIN for 15% off at <a href="https://therasage.com/">therasage.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Bite Toothpaste – Refillable, clean oral care that supports hormone health<br> 🛒 Code DARIN20 = 20% off at trybite.com</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Find More From Dr. Sara Reardon:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Website: <a href="https://fatty15.com/"></a><a href="https://thevagwhisperer.com/">https://thevagwhisperer.com/</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatty15"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer">@the.vagina.whisperer</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Book: <a href="https://thevagwhisperer.com/floored/">Floored: A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Age And Stage</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Find More From Darin:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Website: <a href="http://darinolien.com/">darinolien.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Book: <a href="https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book">Fatal Conveniences</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">💬 Key Takeaway Quote</h3> <p dir="ltr">“Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means your body is asking for support. The shame, silence, and pain so many women live with are not normal. They’re just untreated. And we can change that.”<br> — Dr. Sara Reardon</p> <p> </p>