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Beyond Kegels: Pelvic Health and Body Literacy with Nikki Bergen
Episode 138
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026

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.You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates and follow our guest Nikki. Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Harvest00:30 – Why pelvic health is misunderstood01:55 – Common symptoms women normalize03:20 – Why “just do Kegels” is misleading05:10 – Tight vs weak pelvic floors07:00 – Stress, trauma, and the nervous system09:30 – Shame and delayed care12:05 – Aging, independence, and dignity14:40 – Pelvic health and sexuality17:10 – What body literacy really means19:30 – Why this education is missing21:45 – Men and pelvic health24:10 – Closing reflectionsWatch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest SeriesCredits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnician in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel