“I’m Not in the Mood.”: The Sexual Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf

Unless you’re an outlier, chances are you have experienced one of those moments where you are simply not in the mood for sex. In today’s episode, we are hosting Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first female in the USA to become board-certified in Urogynecology, the founder of Femversity.com, and the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store – all with over 20 years of expertise in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She’ll answer your questions on the connection between brain-gut-vagina, how the link affects your mood, fertility, and “down there” comfort, and what common pitfalls to avoid when dealing with a sexual health condition.

We’ll also cover:

• The problem with compartmentalizing health problems
• The role of your brain as the most powerful sex organ
• What happens to your fertility and sex drive when your body shuts down
• Causes of a dysfunctional vaginal pH balance
• Common practices that worsen sexual health issues
• The link between neurotransmitters and sex drive
• Where do happy hormones come from
• The danger of anxiety/depression pills and hormone pills
• How everything is intertwined

Stay classy and sexy. Listen to the episode now. ✨

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Resources

• LINK TO SUMMIT: https://drtalks.com/sexual-dysfunction-summit/?uid=628&oid=60&ref=2898

 

Guest Links

• Link to Femversity.com Courses: https://femversity.com/ 
• The Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ (Discount code: LIBIDOLOUNGE10)
• Website: https://drbetsygreenleaf.com/

 

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About the Guest:

Dr. Betsy Greenleaf is a trailblazing leader in women's health, bringing pelvic peace, hormone harmony, sexy sizzle, and crazy confidence to busy women. With over 20 years of experience in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, she's a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, and inventor.

As the first female in the United States to become board-certified in Urogynecology, Dr. Greenleaf has dedicated herself to empowering women through education. She founded Femversity.com, a platform dedicated to holistically healing women and providing practitioners a place to thrive.

Dr. Betsy's passion for women's health led her to become the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, where she helps women find reliable products for their pelvic health. She's also the host of the "Some of Your Parts" Podcast and the internet show "BODY MIND SPIRIT" & “ The Health Explained Show,” which focus on total wellness.

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/greenleafbewell 

https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf/ 

https://instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf_?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdu6ZIxyAYGKsmJPtEvTS4w 

Podcasts

Some of Your Parts  https://someofyourparts.libsyn.com/ 

Body Mind Spirit  https://www.wytv7.org/body-mind-spirit

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(0:00) Introduction and guest Dr. Betsy Greenleaf (2:04) The brain-vagina-microbiome connection and sexual health (4:11) Inflammation, stress, and their impact on libido (7:22) Evolutionary insights on body responses and vaginal pH importance (11:40) Guidance on pH testing for sexual health (13:47) Brain chemistry's role in sexuality (16:34) Summit information and closing thoughts (17:35) Contacting Dr. Betsy Greenleaf