In this conversation, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Julie Sarton shares the small, surprising ways our daily routines - like how we sit, breathe, carry stress, or even pee - can quietly create or maintain pelvic floor tension. We unpack why “just doing Kegels” often backfires, how breath-holding and sucking in your stomach keep your pelvic floor on high alert, and what it really means to release rather than strengthen. Dr. Sarton brings nearly 30 years of experience treating pelvic pain to explain how posture, clothing, exercise cues, and even nervous system regulation all play a role in recovery from vaginismus and vulvodynia. You’ll walk away with simple, practical changes you can make today to support a calmer, healthier pelvic floor. About Dr. Julie Sarton: Founder of Sarton Pelvic Healing in California, Dr. Sarton is a pioneer in pelvic floor physical therapy and international educator on chronic pelvic pain. 💬 Have a question you’d like covered in a future episode? Reach out at mathilde@baubo.org or send a DM to @meet.baubo on Instagram. This episode is not medical advice.