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If you’ve ever felt like your body was “wrong,” worried way too much about how you look, or spent time poking or prodding your body in front of the mirror, this episode is for you.

We’re talking about body dysmorphia — what it is, how it shows up, and how we can work through it.

I ask physical therapist Dr. Laura Glazebrook how shame, social media, and toxic positivity affect the way we see ourselves, and how things like therapy, movement, gratitude — and neuroplasticity — can help us reconnect with our bodies and feel more at peace.

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On today's episode, Laura Glazebrook, DPT shares with us her story with scoliosis and spinal fusion, how we can better understand and serve this population, and how it all connects to the pelvic floor. We are all strong, capable, adaptable, and resilient and those with scoliosis are no different. Laura busts a lot of myths surrounding this population and what kind of language is helpful and unhelpful when treating or speaking to these individuals.

It's a fascinating conversation connecting all of these topics to pelvic health, as well as pregnancy & postpartum as Laura also shares with us her pre/postnatal experience.

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Dr. Laura Glazebrook earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of North Georgia. She is proud to be an active member of the American Physical Therapy Academy of Pelvic Health as well as the Global Pelvic Health Alliance. She has completed Level 1 & 2 scoliosis certification to assess & treat complex spinal conditions including scoliosis and kyphosis, and will have completed the third and final certification in November this year. She also experienced two pregnancies & deliveries with a severe spinal curvature and fusion. She has supported countless women through their own pregnancy & postpartum experiences with scoliosis & spinal fusion, and has perfected her approach to helping women achieve their best pregnancy experience. She prides herself on her ability to assist women in regaining strength and pain-free movement postpartum.

With both her experience & training she is uniquely qualified to meet your spinal and pelvic health needs during pregnancy and postpartum, with the added benefit of having been in that circumstance twice before. She is the expert in pregnancy with scoliosis & spinal fusion and loves helping women write their best pregnancy & birth story.

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Join Sam engages in a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Laura Glazebrook, a physical therapist specializing in scoliosis and kyphosis, to discuss their experiences with severe spinal conditions and their holistic approach to rehabilitation. Dr. Laura shares her journey with scoliosis and spinal fusion, discusses the importance of muscle activation, and emphasizes the power of self-acceptance and holistic care in overcoming postural challenges. This episode explores prehabilitation, breath work, myofascial release, and the future of scoliosis treatment, providing valuable insights for individuals looking to manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Laura Glazebook, DPT. Laura and I start the conversation by discussing how these diagnoses can impact one's mental health and body image. Laura discusses how these diagnoses often are associated with fear of pain, in turn, limiting one's mobility and functioning and discusses how these diagnoses impact various phases of life (pregnancy, postpartum, etc.). We discuss how these diagnoses also impact men, how they may show up differently for men, and the stigma surrounding, particularly a pelvic floor dysfunction diagnosis, for men. Further, Laura discusses how she works on resilience with her clients and offers words of encouragement for anyone who may be struggling with scoliosis or pelvic floor dysfunction.

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If you have a spinal fusion, can you get pregnant? Can scoliosis affect your birth experience or postpartum health? These are just a few of the common questions people have about the connection between spinal and reproductive health. And in this episode, I’m answering all of them with help from my guest, Dr. Laura Glazebrook. She’s a physical therapist who specializes in scoliosis and pelvic health.

This episode is all about scoliosis, fertility, and pelvic health:

-How spinal curvature affects the pelvic floor
-Spinal fusion and fertility
-How scoliosis or spinal fusion can impact your birth experience
-Postpartum recovery with scoliosis/spinal fusion
-The potential link between scoliosis and tongue tie

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Growing up, she was never in pain, always fit, but would have headaches. She attributed this to her body compensation.

As we continue the conversation, she shares that one the key focuses she starts conversation with her clients, we start with a strong back no matter where you are. Start with the mind set, your back is strong. It’s supporting you where you are.

Diving into the pelvic floor & its importance. It is the bottom of our pelvis, or “the floor of our core.” Pregnancy is an amplifier to whatever movement we are used to using. Taking a holistic approach, she asks how can we better balance the muscles in the body… Dr Laura shares the importance of changing the scoliosis language.

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Today Hallie is joined by Dr. Laura Glazebrook DPT.; a pelvic floor trained physical therapist and scoliosis specialist. Dr. Glazebrook shares her personal history with scoliosis as well as her journey as a mom of children with tethered oral tissue (ToTs). She also provides information on the connection between the pelvic floor and the jaw as well as the possible connection between scoliosis and ToTs. She and Hallie discuss team building and the need for collaboration between professionals. This is a wonderful resource for both professionals and parents to learn more about the connection between pelvic floor and jaw.