{"podcast":{"title":"Confessions of a Group X Instructor","slug":"confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470","podcast_index_feed_id":6700470,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ede8b3e8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://warriorinstructors.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39814506/39814506-1702514891949-15e2a9c576f88.jpg","author":"Ellen Elisabeth de Werd","episode_count":100,"summary":"Confessions of a Group X instructor, a podcast for group exercise junkies, and any other oddballs. Meet your host, Ellen de Werd, Creator of the group WARRIOR Rhythm, WARRIOR Strength, WARRIOR Combat, and WARRIOR Revolution group fitness brands. Journey with us through thought-provoking, heartwarming education and inspiration from badass fit pros in the field. Listen, learn, love, and above all laugh!!! HERE. we. grow.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-28T12:19:47.001820+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470"},"episode":{"title":"Pelvic Floor Education & Empowerment with Paige Robinson","slug":"pelvic-floor-education-empowerment-with-paige-robinson","published_at":"2025-12-29T13:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470/pelvic-floor-education-empowerment-with-paige-robinson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellen-elisabeth-de-werd/episodes/Pelvic-Floor-Education--Empowerment-with-Paige-Robinson-e3cp41g","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ede8b3e8/podcast/play/113069552/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-24%2F414943364-44100-2-3dbdd08e075e1.mp3","summary":"Pelvic floor health is one of the most overlooked — and most essential — pieces of whole-body wellness. In this episode #94, we’re breaking the silence, removing the shame, and empowering instructors and everyday movers with knowledge they should have learned years ago . Paige shares practical education, compassionate insight, and actionable tools to help you better understand the pelvic floor, cue it safely in group fitness settings, and support participants without stepping outside your scope of practice. Whether you’re an instructor, an athlete, or simply someone who wants to feel more confident and connected in your body, this conversation is for you. What the pelvic floor actually is We start with the basics: what the pelvic floor is, what it does, and why everyone — regardless of gender or age — should care about it. The pelvic floor’s role in whole-body health Learn how the pelvic floor impacts posture, breathing, strength, stability, and movement efficiency — especially for those who move frequently or teach fitness. Cueing the pelvic floor in group fitness Practical, safe ways instructors can begin bringing pelvic floor awareness into class without fear, confusion, or over-cueing. When to refer out Red flags and symptoms that signal it’s time to see a pelvic floor specialist or physical therapist instead of trying to “fix it” alone. Breaking shame & stigma How instructors can normalize pelvic floor conversations and help participants understand they’re not broken — these are muscles that can be strengthened, relaxed, and retrained. Personal journeys Ellen and Paige both open up about their own pelvic floor experiences. One thing instructors can do right now A simple, actionable takeaway for creating more pelvic floor confidence in your classes — while stay…","meta_description":"Pelvic floor health is one of the most overlooked — and most essential — pieces of whole-body wellness. In this episode #94, we’re breaking the silence, r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3737,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470/episodes/pelvic-floor-education-empowerment-with-paige-robinson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-group-x-instructor-6700470/pelvic-floor-education-empowerment-with-paige-robinson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}