The Hole Shebang
The Hole Shebang is the pelvic health podcast that goes where others won’t. Hosted by Kristen Parise, a Registered Physiotherapist and owner of Blueberry Therapy Pelvic Health & Pediatrics, each weekly episode tackles the real truths about your pelvic floor, bladder, bowel, and sexual health—with zero shame and full clinical authority.
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From painful sex and postpartum recovery to endometriosis, prolapse, incontinence, and menopause. Kristen brings on leading experts and breaks down the evidence so you can advocate for your own body. Whether you’re a new mom, navigating perimenopause, or simply wondering why nobody told you this stuff sooner, this is your permission to ask the questions you’ve been holding in.
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New episodes every week. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Serving pelvic health truth-seekers everywhere.
New to The Hole Shebang? Start Here.
With 80+ episodes and counting, we know it can be hard to know where to dive in. These six episodes are our most loved, most shared, and the perfect introduction to what The Hole Shebang is all about — brazenly and unashamedly exposing the truth about pelvic health, pleasure, and everything in between.
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Ep 1: Why Good Sex Matters: The Brain Science of Pleasure with Dr. Nan Wise
The episode that launched The Hole Shebang. Neuroscientist Dr. Nan Wise breaks down why sexual pleasure isn't a luxury — it's essential to your health. She explains the brain science behind orgasm, desire, and why our culture's silence around pleasure is actually making us sick. If you listen to one episode, make it this one.
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Ep 5: Heavy Periods: When Your Period Isn't Normal with Dr. Meghan O'Leary
You've been told heavy periods are normal. You've been told painful cramps are "just part of being a woman." Dr. Meghan O'Leary is here to tell you that's not true — and more importantly, what it might actually mean. This episode covers the red flags your cycle is sending you and what to do about them.
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Ep 16: Exercise and Mental Health: How Movement Heals Your Brain with Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Dr. Jennifer Heisz is a world-leading researcher on exercise and the brain, and this conversation will change how you think about movement. She shares the science of how physical activity rewires your brain for better mental health — not just a mood boost, but real, measurable changes in anxiety, depression, and cognitive function. One of our most downloaded episodes for a reason.
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Ep 14: Protein in Perimenopause: How Much You Really Need with Dr. Stuart Phillips
Dr. Stuart Phillips is one of the world's leading protein researchers, and this conversation is a wake-up call. He explains why protein needs increase dramatically in perimenopause, how muscle loss accelerates without the right nutrition, and exactly how much protein you actually need to protect your strength, bones, and metabolism as you age. Practical, science-backed, and life-changing.
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Ep 66: Postpartum Exercise: Why the 6-Week Rule Is Outdated with Dr. Margie Davenport
The "wait six weeks before exercising" rule has been the standard advice for decades. Dr. Margie Davenport, the researcher behind Canada's new postpartum exercise guidelines, explains why that rule is outdated and what the evidence actually supports. Essential listening for anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, or works with people who are.
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Ep 74: Why Your Relationship Needs Just 60 Seconds a Day with Dr. Jessica O'Reilly
Sexologist Dr. Jess O'Reilly shares research showing that the smallest daily gestures — just 60 seconds of intentional connection — can transform your relationship and your intimacy. Practical, evidence-based, and refreshingly real, this episode is for anyone who wants better connection without a complete relationship overhaul.
