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09/15/2026

A hysterectomy can feel like the finish line.

Maybe you’ve spent months or even years dealing with pain, heavy bleeding, pressure, fibroids, or symptoms that have completely disrupted your life.

So when surgery finally happens, there can be this expectation that the hard part is over.

And in some ways, it might be.

But then recovery begins.

And suddenly there are questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask.

Why am I still so tired?

When should I start moving more?

What should I actually be doing right now?

When can I exercise again?

What about s*x?

Why does my core feel different?

What’s happening with my pelvic floor?

Is this normal?

Because hysterectomy recovery is about more than waiting for an incision to heal.

Your body is adapting.

Your abdominal wall and pelvic floor have been affected.

Your strength may feel different.

Your energy may be unpredictable.

And returning to everyday life can take more thought and support than you were prepared for.

One of the things I hear from women is that they simply weren’t told enough about what recovery could actually look like.

They were given restrictions.

A timeline.

A follow-up appointment.

And then expected to figure out the rest.

That’s where women can unintentionally make recovery harder on themselves.

Doing too much because they’re having a good day.

Doing too little because they’re afraid of hurting something.

Ignoring their pelvic floor.

Rushing back into exercise.

Or assuming that once they’ve been “cleared,” their body should automatically feel the way it did before surgery.

You deserve more guidance than that.

You deserve to understand what your body is going through and how to support it as you recover.

That’s why I created my FREE Hysterectomy Recovery Guide covering 5 common mistakes women make during recovery and what to do instead.

Comment FIVE and I’ll send it to you.

09/10/2026

A hysterectomy is a major decision, and being prepared means understanding more than just what will happen during surgery.

Here are 5 things I want every woman to know before a hysterectomy:

1. Know exactly what is being removed. A hysterectomy can mean different things depending on whether your uterus, cervix, tubes, and/or ovaries are being removed. Ask exactly what your surgeon is planning and why.

2. Your pelvic floor is part of the recovery. Your pelvic floor works with your core, bladder, bowel, diaphragm, and abdominal wall, so surgery can affect how your body feels and functions as you recover.

3. Being medically “cleared” doesn’t always mean you’ll immediately feel normal. Healing takes time, and you may still need to gradually rebuild strength, mobility, coordination, and confidence after you’ve been cleared for activity.

4. Ask about your ovaries and hormones before surgery. If your ovaries are being removed, you’ll enter surgical menopause. If they’re staying, it’s still worth asking your provider what hormonal changes you might experience afterward.

5. Have a recovery plan, not just a surgery date. Ask about walking, lifting, exercise, bowel and bladder changes, intimacy, returning to work, and when pelvic floor physical therapy might be appropriate.

The goal isn’t to scare you.

It’s to help you go into surgery knowing what questions to ask and feeling more prepared for what comes afterward.

If you have a hysterectomy coming up, I created a free guide to help you prepare for recovery and avoid some of the common mistakes I see women make after surgery.

Comment MISTAKE and I’ll send you the guide.

09/08/2026

There’s a lot your surgeon needs to cover before you leave the hospital.

But the everyday reality of recovery?

That’s often where women are left with questions.

Here are 5 things I wish more women knew:

1. Fatigue can last longer than you expect. Your incision may look like it’s healing beautifully while your body is still using a lot of energy to recover. Needing more rest doesn’t mean you’re falling behind.

2. Your pelvic floor may feel different. You might notice pressure, heaviness, leaking, constipation, or simply a feeling that things aren’t quite the same. These symptoms are worth paying attention to, even if you’ve already been medically cleared.

3. Walking is helpful, but more isn’t always better. Gradually building your walking time can support recovery, but you don’t need to hit a certain step count or push through discomfort to prove you’re healing.

4. Being medically cleared doesn’t mean you have to jump straight back into everything. Returning to lifting, exercise, work, and everyday activities can be a gradual process. Clearance is an important milestone, not necessarily the finish line.

5. Recovery isn’t only about your incision. Your core, pelvic floor, bowel and bladder habits, strength, energy, and confidence can all be part of the bigger recovery picture.

You deserve more than a list of restrictions and a date when you’re allowed to exercise again.

You deserve to understand what your body has been through and how to support it as you move forward.

If you’re preparing for a hysterectomy or already recovering and want to know 5 common mistakes women make after surgery,

Comment MISTAKE and I’ll send you the free guide.

09/05/2026

For many women, the hardest parts of a hysterectomy aren’t always the things they expected.

Two things I hear again and again?

The uncertainty of recovery.

And feeling like you’re supposed to be “back to normal” once you’ve been medically cleared.

The uncertainty can be exhausting.

Is this pulling sensation normal?

Should I still be this tired?

Am I walking too much?

Can I lift this yet?

Why does my pelvic floor feel different?

When should I start exercising again?

There can be so many little questions between appointments, and it’s hard when you don’t know what your body needs.

Then comes the pressure to get back to normal.

You may have been cleared at your follow-up appointment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your body instantly feels ready for everything you were doing before surgery.

You may still need to rebuild strength.

Reconnect with your core and pelvic floor.

Increase activity gradually.

Learn what feels good in your changing body.

And regain trust in movements that suddenly feel unfamiliar.

That part of recovery deserves attention too.

Healing isn’t just about reaching a certain number of weeks after surgery.

It’s about having the information and support you need to move forward with more confidence.

You shouldn’t have to spend your recovery wondering if you’re doing too much, too little, or getting it completely wrong.

If you’re preparing for or recovering from a hysterectomy and want to know 5 common recovery mistakes,

Comment FIVE and I’ll send you the free guide.

08/31/2026

A hysterectomy is a major surgery.

But the support you may need afterward can go far beyond your surgical follow-up appointments.

Because recovery isn’t only about making sure your incision has healed.

Your pelvic floor, bladder, bowel habits, hormones, movement, and how you feel in your body can all be part of the bigger recovery picture.

Here are 5 services you may not have thought about:

1. Pelvic floor physical therapy — A pelvic floor PT can assess pelvic floor coordination, pressure management, bladder and bowel symptoms, and help guide your return to movement after surgery.

2. Hormone or menopause support — Depending on your age, symptoms, and whether your ovaries were removed or retained, talking with a qualified healthcare provider about hormonal changes may be an important part of your care.

3. Nutrition support — A qualified nutrition professional can help you navigate nutrition during recovery, including supporting your energy, digestion, healing, and overall health.

4. Mental health support — Surgery and recovery can bring physical and emotional changes you weren’t expecting, and having professional support can give you space to process what you’re experiencing.

5. Strength and movement guidance — Being medically cleared for exercise doesn’t always mean you immediately feel ready or confident. The right guidance can help you gradually rebuild strength and trust in your body.

You don’t necessarily need every service on this list.

But you deserve to know that support can extend beyond simply being told you’re “healed.”

If you’re preparing for a hysterectomy or navigating recovery afterward, I created a free guide to help you feel more informed and prepared.

Comment FIVE below and I’ll send it to you.

08/27/2026

A successful surgery is important.

But it’s only one part of the story.

What happens AFTER surgery deserves just as much attention.

When reproductive organs are removed, there can be questions about how the body heals, adapts, and functions in the months and years that follow.

And those conversations should happen before surgery whenever possible, not only when a woman starts experiencing symptoms afterward.

What might hormonal changes look like, particularly depending on whether one or both ovaries remain?

How might the pelvic floor respond as the body heals?

What bladder or bowel changes should she be aware of?

What should she know about returning to intimacy and s*xual activity?

When is it appropriate to start exercising again?

What symptoms are expected during healing, and which ones deserve a conversation with her medical team?

And what kind of support might be helpful throughout recovery?

These questions matter.

Because being medically cleared after surgery and feeling fully recovered in your body aren’t always the same thing.

Recovery can involve rebuilding strength, reconnecting with your core and pelvic floor, gradually returning to movement, navigating intimacy, and learning what feels different in your body now.

Every woman’s experience will be different.

The type of surgery matters.

What was removed matters.

Why the surgery was performed matters.

And your individual recovery matters.

If you’re preparing for a hysterectomy or already navigating recovery and wondering how to better support your body afterward, I created a free guide to help you understand some of the most common mistakes women make during hysterectomy recovery and what to consider instead.

Comment MISTAKE and I’ll send you the free guide 👇

Many women tell me they go to the bathroom before they leave the house...Before a workout.Before a meeting.Before gettin...
08/24/2026

Many women tell me they go to the bathroom before they leave the house...

Before a workout.

Before a meeting.

Before getting in the car.

Not because they need to.

Just in case.

While this isn’t always a problem, doing it out of habit can sometimes teach your bladder to signal the urge to empty earlier than it really needs to.

That doesn’t mean this is the cause of every bladder symptom.

Bladder urgency and frequency can have many different contributing factors, including changes to the pelvic floor, hormones, fluid intake, medications, and other medical conditions.

That’s why it’s important to look at the whole picture instead of assuming it’s “just part of getting older.”

The more you understand how your bladder and pelvic floor work together, the more confident you’ll feel knowing what steps to take next.

If you’d like to learn more about supporting your pelvic floor and understanding your symptoms, I’ve created a free resource to help.

Comment BLUEPRINT and I’ll send you my Midlife Pelvic Floor Blueprint.

08/21/2026

One of the strangest things after a hysterectomy is feeling discomfort somewhere that seems completely unrelated to where you had surgery.

And shoulder pain is a perfect example.

If your hysterectomy was performed laparoscopically, carbon dioxide gas is typically used to create more space in the abdomen so your surgeon can see and work safely.

After surgery, some of that gas can temporarily remain and irritate the diaphragm.

Because the diaphragm and shoulder share nerve pathways, your brain can interpret that irritation as pain in your shoulder.

This is called referred pain.

So even though you’re feeling it up near your shoulder, the source isn’t necessarily your shoulder at all.

It’s one of those post surgery experiences that can feel incredibly confusing when nobody explains why it’s happening.

And honestly, that’s a big part of hysterectomy recovery.

There can be so many sensations, symptoms, and changes that make you wonder…

“Is this normal?”

“Is this part of healing?”

“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this?”

Getting medically cleared doesn’t always mean you suddenly have all the answers about what comes next.

Sometimes simply understanding why your body feels different can make recovery feel a little less confusing.

So I’d love to hear from you:

What’s ONE thing you experienced after your hysterectomy that you wish someone had warned you about?

Share it in the comments. Your experience might help another woman realize she’s not the only one. 💙

One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the physical symptoms.It’s how easy it is to start questioning yo...
08/20/2026

One of the hardest parts of perimenopause isn’t always the physical symptoms.

It’s how easy it is to start questioning yourself.

You wonder if you’re becoming lazy because you don’t have the same energy.

You wonder if you’re losing your memory because you keep forgetting simple things.

You wonder why your patience feels shorter, your sleep feels lighter, or why you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore.

Many women blame themselves long before they realise hormones may be playing a role.

That doesn’t mean every symptom is caused by perimenopause.

But understanding how hormonal changes can affect your body can help replace self-criticism with self-compassion.

You aren’t expected to navigate this season of life by guessing.

The more you understand what’s changing, the more confidently you can advocate for yourself and make decisions that support your health.

If this season has ever made you wonder, “What is happening to me?” you’re not alone.

💙 I’d love to know...

What has been the most surprising change you’ve experienced during perimenopause?

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