Hey everyone! On this week's episode, Lindsey and I talked about how this podcast came to be and having a healthy relationship with your body. You can either scroll down to read the transcript or tune into Spotify with the link below!
Say It With Me: Breaking the Silence on Women’s Health
Hey there, and welcome! We’re Jennifer Kornelsen and Lindsey Mix, the voices behind Say It With Me—a space where we talk openly about women’s pelvic and reproductive health, and all the things under that umbrella that we don’t say out loud nearly enough.
As a personal trainer and pelvic floor health coach (Jennifer) and a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mom of two precious kiddos (Lindsey), we’re on a mission to open up conversations that matter. Why? Because let’s face it—women’s health, especially pelvic health, is one of the most important yet least talked-about topics in our lives. Somehow many women believe that this is just how it is, and so we should just deal with— suffer through pain, ignore discomfort, and stay silent about what’s happening in our bodies.
But we're just not okay with that!
Why We Started Say It With Me
This podcast was born on a mountain hike—literally. We were out on Heart Mountain Horseshoe Trail, swapping stories about work and life when we barely knew each other yet, and realized we shared a very real passion for breaking the silence around women’s health. We wanted to create a space where women could ask real questions, learn about their bodies, and finally shed the shame that keeps so many of us silent. And here we are!
We also knew that for women of faith or even just more conservative backgrounds, there’s an extra layer of complexity. Modesty is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it makes us feel like our bodies—especially anything related to sexuality—are something to hide or even be ashamed of. But here’s the truth: Our bodies are incredible gifts, designed by God, and they’re worth understanding, caring for, and celebrating.
That’s why we called this podcast Say It With Me. Because saying the words—like “pelvic floor,” “vagina,” and “sex”—without fear is the first step toward reclaiming our health and our relationship with our bodies.
Your Body Is Not Your Enemy
Most of us think about our bodies only when something goes wrong. We’re too busy, too critical, or too disconnected to actually build a relationship with the incredible bodies God gave us. But here’s the thing—your body is not just a tool or a burden. It’s your partner.
And just like any relationship, it takes time, attention, and care to nurture that connection. Too often, we treat our bodies like the enemy, constantly picking apart what we don’t like or pushing through pain because we think we’re supposed to be able to just tough it out. But what if we flipped that? What if we started seeing our bodies as allies?
Think about it—your body does so much for you every single day. It breathes, digests, heals, moves—all without you even thinking about it most of the time. What if we shifted from criticizing our bodies to actually thanking them? What would that change?
Learning to Listen
Part of building a relationship with your body is learning to listen. Pain isn’t something to ignore—it’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s up!” If you had a friend crying out for help, you wouldn’t ignore them, right? So why do we do it to our own bodies?
Not to be super cliche, but I think it was Oprah who said something along the lines of, "If you don't listen to the whispers, they will become screams." And those screams could be things like incontinence, crippling low back pain, mental breakdowns - when the whisper was there for years, but we just never took the time to listen. Or maybe you heard it, but figured it would probably go away on its own.
One of the best ways to strengthen that relationship is to just take small, intentional steps - it doesn't have to be a ginormous life change. You can start right now but just taking ten seconds and tuning in. Ask yourself, “What is my body trying to tell me today?” Maybe it’s that you’re tired and need rest. Maybe it’s that you’re feeling strong and ready to take on a new challenge. Whatever it is, honoring those signals will eventually lead you to building trust with yourself.
And trust leads to empowerment. When you trust your body, you’re more confident making decisions about your health, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. It can really be a game-changer for how you view yourself.
Say It With Us
Anyway, this is just the beginning of the conversation, and we have SO much more to talk about, but we’ll leave you with this question: How can you start building a better relationship with your body today? Maybe it’s saying a simple thank you to your feet for carrying you, or maybe it’s finally scheduling that check-up you’ve been putting off. Whatever it is, you're worth that extra moment of caring for your body. It's the only one you'll ever have!
And we’ll be here cheering you on. Because when you care for your body, you’re not just honoring yourself—you’re honoring the One who created you.
Thanks for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to keep the conversation going. And if you’re ready for some real talk, be sure to tune in to our next episode—Blueberries and Milkshakes: How to Do a Kegel. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!