Down There
Down There is the podcast that takes the mystery, confusion, and awkwardness out of pelvic health for both men and women. Hosted by pelvic floor physical therapist and author Laura McKaig, PT, MSPT, each episode brings you practical tips, clear explanations, and empowering conversations about everything “down there” from leaks, pain, and urgency to post-surgery recovery, menopause, and more. Whether you’re fresh out of prostate surgery, navigating post-hysterectomy healing, managing pelvic pain, or just want to keep your pelvic floor healthy, you’ll find trustworthy information, real-life solutions, and even a touch of humor here. Pelvic health is too importan...
Exercising After Prostate Surgery (9 Tips to Get Back Safely & Confidently)
Ready to return to exercise after prostate surgery, but feeling unsure where to start?
In this episode of Down There, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Laura McKaig shares 9 clear, supportive tips to help you build strength, improve bladder control, and feel confident getting back to movement. Whether that’s walking, golfing, or hitting the gym again.
You'll also hear the inspiring story of “Joe,” one of Laura’s real patients, who went from post-surgery incontinence to climbing mountains again through smart rehab strategies and consistency.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:00] – Overcoming Pos...
What Menopause Really Does to Your Pelvic Floor
They told me menopause meant hot flashes… but no one warned me about this.
Laura McKaig breaks down the real (and often unexpected) ways menopause affects your pelvic floor, bladder, and vaginal health.
Forget the myth that it’s just hot flashes we’re talking about, leaking, dryness, UTIs, and changes no one warns you about. Laura also explains why it happens, hint: it’s all about estrogen and what you can do about it, from movement and pelvic floor therapy to moisturizers and more.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:46] – Menopause and Pelvic Health<...
Does your gut health affect your pelvic floor?
Ever feel bloated, backed up, or just… off? Your gut could be messing with your pelvic floor.
In this episode of Down There, host Laura McKaig explores the powerful connection between gut health, nutrition, and the pelvic floor with special guest Megan Pribyl, PT, CMPT, CMTPT/DN, PCES, a trailblazer in the fields of pelvic rehabilitation and integrative nutrition.
We explore how everyday food choices can fuel or wreck your gut, and how that directly impacts pelvic floor dysfunction, including bloating, constipation, urgency, incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain. You’ll learn why gut-brain-pelvis communication matters, and...
Most Women Don’t Know This About Perimenopause
No one warned us this could start in our 30s, but we don't have to deal with it alone.
In this honest and heartfelt episode of Down There, Laura McKaig brings you a candid conversation with two powerhouse physical therapists and business owners: Lianne Rogers, Owner of Balance By Li in Phoenix, AZ, and Lindsay Rush, Owner of Beyond Physical Therapy in Milwaukee, WI. Recorded live at a retreat, the trio delves into what it truly means to be a woman in business, a mom juggling priorities, and a health-conscious woman navigating the realities of perimenopause.
<...The App Every Man Needs And Why You Should Know About It Too
Cancer care doesn't end after treatment, and for men, the silence around recovery is deafening. This changes that.
In this powerful episode of Down There, host Laura welcomes back Steve Hentzen one last time a 15-year prostate cancer survivor, co-founder of Prostate Network, and now co-creator of a groundbreaking new app designed specifically for men recovering from prostate cancer.
Together, they unpack the origin story of the app, born from a shared frustration: doctors telling men to "diet and exercise" without providing real guidance. Backed by the University of Kansas Cancer Center...
How Two Prostate Cancer Survivors Built a Lifeline for Men
From diagnosis to advocate! His story could save your life.
In this inspiring episode, Laura welcomes back Steve Hentzen a 15-year prostate cancer survivor and the co-founder of Prostate Network. Together, they dive into how a terrifying diagnosis led two strangers to create a powerful support group that’s now helping men across the country face prostate cancer with knowledge, humor, and community.
From their first library meeting to nationwide reach, Steve shares the raw beginnings of Prostate Network, the emotional toll of diagnosis, and why no man should walk this journey al...
He Skipped the Doctor… Until Cancer Changed Everything
He was 46. No symptoms. A casual physical saved his life.
In this powerful episode of Down There, Laura sits down with Steve Hentzen, a 15-year prostate cancer survivor and co-founder of Prostate Network, to uncover the truth about men’s health, early detection, and the myths that keep too many men from getting the care they need.
Steve shares his raw and often humorous journey from brushing off his own health to becoming a national advocate for cancer survivors. Together, he and Laura tackle everything from annual physicals, PSA tests, and the "it's just an ol...
Wait… She Does WHAT Outside the Clinic?!
What does a pelvic floor therapist really do when she's not in the clinic?
In this lighthearted solo episode, host Laura McKaig answers your most-asked personal and professional questions from how she got into pelvic health to her favorite (and least favorite!) foods.
Laura shares the story of discovering her own pelvic floor conditions, how she healed, and why that fuels her passion for helping others. Plus, you’ll learn about her surprising hobbies, her famous Christmas caramels, and the quirky organ plushies that keep her teaching style one-of-a-kind.
I Had a Hysterectomy at 42... Here’s What No One Told Me
What really happens after a hysterectomy, and why isn’t anyone talking about it?
Laura McKaig welcomes Jen back for another candid and emotional episode. Jen is a former patient who shares her deeply personal journey through surgical menopause, pelvic pain, and post-hysterectomy recovery. From the fear of being dismissed by doctors to the quiet suffering she endured for years, Jen speaks openly about the reality of living without a uterus and what it took to truly heal.
Together, Jen and Laura unpack the physical and emotional toll of hysterectomy, the unexpected ro...
Life After Hysterectomy: The Recovery No One Talks About
What if your biggest surgery left you with more questions than answers?
In this raw and honest episode, host Laura McKaig sits down with her client Jen, who shares her emotional and physical journey after an early hysterectomy. From being dismissed by doctors to struggling with hormone loss and finding pelvic floor therapy on her own terms, Jen’s story shines a light on the overlooked reality many women face. If you’ve ever felt lost, unseen, or unsupported in your healing, this conversation is for you.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[01:13] – Meet Jen: A Post-Hysterectomy Journey
[01:5...
I Couldn’t Find Help… So I Created It
What happens when the care you need doesn’t exist near you or at all?
In this empowering solo episode, host Laura McKaig gets real about the lack of access to pelvic floor therapy, especially for men and post-prostate surgery patients. From talking with urology residents on Capitol Hill to building online programs herself, Laura shares how she’s tackling the growing pelvic health crisis with practical, virtual solutions. Whether you've been dismissed, can’t find a specialist, or want clarity, this one’s for you.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[01:13] – The Importance of Online Resources for Pelvic Health<...
Why I Wrote Piss Off, Literally
From passion to purpose: how a writing hobby turned into a powerful resource for men’s pelvic health recovery.
What happens when a pelvic floor therapist sets out to help men regain control after prostate surgery?
In this solo episode, Laura McKaig shares the personal and emotional story behind her book Piss Off, Literally: Controlling Your Incontinence After Prostate Surgery. From the moment a group of men encouraged her to write it, to the deep inspiration that came from a patient-turned-friend in hospice, Laura takes you behind the scenes of writing, publishing, an...
Why Seniors and Men Need Pelvic Floor Therapy Too
When most people hear "pelvic floor therapy," they think pregnancy or postpartum recovery, but host Laura McKaig reveals a much wider world. From working with older adults to supporting men after prostate surgery, Laura shares how her journey led her to serve two often-overlooked groups. With candid stories, powerful patient outcomes, and her unique “out-of-the-box” training, this episode highlights why pelvic health matters at every stage of life.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:00] – Surprising Trainings
[01:06] – About Laura’s Practice & What Makes It Different
[01:34] – Who Needs Pelvic Floor PT? Not Just New Moms
[02:02] – Working with Older Adults...
How I Found My Calling in Pelvic Floor Therapy
What happens when an old spark reignites and reshapes your entire career?
Welcome to Down There, a podcast dedicated to pelvic health and wellness for men and women. In this episode, Laura McKaig, PT, MSPT, shares her deeply personal journey from leaving her physical therapy career to rediscovering her passion, overcoming setbacks, and ultimately finding her calling as a pelvic floor therapist. If you’ve ever wondered how someone finds their true path or if you’re facing your own crossroads, this story is for you.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:00] – Laura’s leap of faith
[00:31] –...
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Down There is the podcast that takes the mystery, confusion, and awkwardness out of pelvic health for both men and women.
Hosted by pelvic floor physical therapist and author Laura McKaig, PT, MSPT, each episode brings you practical tips, clear explanations, and empowering conversations about everything “down there” from leaks, pain, and urgency to post-surgery recovery, menopause, and more.
Whether you’re fresh out of prostate surgery, navigating post-hysterectomy healing, managing pelvic pain, or just want to keep your pelvic floor healthy, you’ll find trustworthy information, real-life solutions, and even a touch of humor here.
