The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute Conference was held in Orlando last Thursday-Sunday.  I had the wonderful opportunity to present with two other women on Women’s Issues and my own Somatic Experience session.  Whether it’s weight issues, pelvic floor, leakage, lack of sex, food or movement, size sensitive health professionals want and need to hear from YOU!

I feel a slight shift in how women are talking about their health, especially with more entering a peri, pre, “in it” and post menopausal place in life.  I think one of the beauties of being a woman is this vast expanse of emotion, richness in life and deep intuitive sense of self.  Now use your voice!

My sense is trainers and health professionals alike are needing to hear your thoughts and needs.  But as a woman, you also must convey the words in your best way possible in order to get the help you need.  Therefore, if it is a challenge for you or the emotion is too high, consider whispering (ok, lowering your voice to ground you) or even writing the information or questions down to give to your health professionals.

You have the strength.  You have the power.  You have the opportunity to help all women “connect the dots” by communicating your health struggles, concerns and victories in a compassionate, size friendly, health at every size, diet free…voice.

There.  I wrote it. :)