· Max Lowery · Podcast Episode · 3 min read
#102 Stop Doing Kegals. They Might Be Making Your Bladder Leaks Worse - With Lindsay Geddes
In this episode, pelvic floor physiotherapist Lindsay Geddes explains why urgency, frequency, and leaking are often linked to nervous system stress, body mechanics, and pelvic floor tension not just weak muscles or the need for more Kegels.
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Why Bladder Leaks Aren’t “Normal” for Women Over 40: The Real Root Causes Beyond Kegels
Bladder leaks might be common, but they are not something you have to just put up with.
In this eye-opening episode, Max sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Lindsay Geddes to uncover why urgency, frequency, and leaking are often about much more than “weak muscles.”
If you’ve ever been told to “just do your Kegels,” this conversation may change the way you think about bladder health forever.
Lindsay specializes in helping women with bladder leaks, strong urges to pee, frequent bathroom trips, and waking in the night to pee. In this episode, she explains why the usual advice often misses the real problem. For many women, the issue is not simply a weak pelvic floor. It can also be linked to tension in the body, poor pressure management, movement patterns, and a dysregulated nervous system.
You’ll hear Lindsay break down how your bladder and pelvic floor are connected to the rest of your body, including your feet, ankles, hips, core, breathing, and even your stress response. She explains why an over-tight pelvic floor can act weak, why urgency can be a nervous system issue, and why “just in case” peeing may actually train your bladder to get worse over time.
This episode is especially important for women over 40, postpartum women, and women in perimenopause or menopause who have been told leaking is just part of life. Lindsay makes it clear: common does not mean normal.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why bladder leaks and urgency are often misunderstood
The truth about Kegels and why they are not right for every woman
How stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation can affect your bladder
Why your core, breathing, and posture matter for pelvic floor health
Early warning signs like urgency, frequency, and night peeing that should not be ignored
Most of all, this conversation offers hope. If bladder leaks, urgency, or overactive bladder symptoms have affected your confidence, workouts, sleep, travel, or intimacy, you are not alone, and there may be a better path forward than you’ve been told.
Listen to the full episode now, and if this topic hits home, be sure to check the links below to connect with Lindsay and explore her free resources on natural bladder support.
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