Beyond Kegels: Pelvic Health and Body Literacy with Nikki Bergen
In this episode of the Harvest Series, Rose Claverie speaks with Nikki Bergen bout pelvic health — a topic often overlooked, misunderstood, or quietly endured by many. Recorded in Kaplankaya, the conversation explores why symptoms are frequently normalised, how stress and trauma shape the pelvic floor, and why education around body literacy is still missing.
Together, they unpack the myths around Kegels, the difference between tight and weak pelvic floors, and how shame and silence can delay care. The episode also reflects on aging, independence, sexuality, and the importance of restoring dignity and understanding to this essential aspect of health.
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Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Harvest
00:30 – Why pelvic health is misunderstood
01:55 – Common symptoms women normalize
03:20 – Why “just do Kegels” is misleading
05:10 – Tight vs weak pelvic floors
07:00 – Stress, trauma, and the nervous system
09:30 – Shame and delayed care
12:05 – Aging, independence, and dignity
14:40 – Pelvic health and sexuality
17:10 – What body literacy really means
19:30 – Why this education is missing
21:45 – Men and pelvic health
24:10 – Closing reflections
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Credits:
- Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
- Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
- Music by: Chambord
Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners
Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel
