In this episode of Inside the Box, we sit down with physiotherapist, business owner, mentor and mum Winnie Wu to explore the journey behind building not one, but two thriving clinics, while helping other allied health professionals create businesses they genuinely love.

In this episode, Caitlin sits down for the second time with Quiara Smith, a paediatric pelvic health occupational therapist, to unpack the layered world of toileting, constipation, stool withholding, sensory processing and teen pelvic pain.

In this episode, Kat and Caitlin sit down with Dawn Sandalcidi, paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist, to dig into the evidence behind nocturnal enuresis: what’s driving it, how to assess it properly, and what actually works.

One of the most influential figures in Australian pelvic health physiotherapy joins us this week. Taryn has spent decades shaping how clinicians learn and practice women’s health - and this conversation gets into the heart of how that happened. Personal, honest, and worth every minute.

Taryn Hallam first joined us back in 2022 to talk birth choices, an episode that went on to become our most downloaded of all time. Now she’s back to open Season 4, bringing the research on a topic that deserves far more clinical airtime than it gets: vaginal laxity.

In this episode, we sit down with South Australian Senator Marielle Smith, a passionate advocate for women’s health, equity and access; to explore what real change looks like at the policy level, and how it translates to everyday women seeking care.

In this episode, we sit down with South Australian Senator Marielle Smith, a passionate advocate for women’s health, equity and access; to explore what real change looks like at the policy level, and how it translates to everyday women seeking care.

In this episode, we are joined by Dawn Sandalcidi, a renowned paediatric pelvic health physiotherapist, to explore the often-complex world of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children. Dawn brings her decades of experience, clinical insight, and trademark enthusiasm to unpack what can be one of the trickiest, yet most rewarding areas of pelvic health.

In this episode pulled from the archives, Kat and Tash sit down with Rosie, founder of Everform Therapywear, to unpack the story behind one of the most innovative Australian brands in women’s recovery wear.

Our guest is Nicola Michell, the founder of City Physio in Sydney’s CBD, a titled Pain Physio who thrives on complexity, loves a challenge, and is on a mission to prevent chronicity where possible.

Nicola brings a rare mix of clinical insight, real-life experience, and passionate advocacy for better chronic pain management—especially for women. She’s also a mum to Audrey, chronically sleep-deprived, a strength-training junkie, black coffee lover, and still somehow finds time to keep up with Grey’s Anatomy.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Laura Whitburn — physiotherapist-turned-researcher and Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University — whose work shines a light on labour pain and intrapartum communication. Laura’s research explores the psychological, social, and environmental influences on the childbirth experience, with a focus on creating safer, more supportive care for women in labour.

In this heartfelt and deeply important episode, we sit down with Amy to talk about her journey through secondary infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Together, we explore the physical, emotional, and relational challenges that come with infertility and loss, and the often-silent suffering that so many face behind closed doors.

In this episode, we sit down with pelvic health physiotherapist Nat McConochie to unpack some of the most important topics in perinatal pelvic health, guided by the latest ACSQHC (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care) guidelines.

In this deeply moving episode of Inside the Box, we sit down with Professor Susan Walker, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist from the University of Melbourne. With decades of clinical and academic expertise, Professor Walker brings insight, compassion, and clarity to some of the most challenging experiences in women’s health.

In this episode, Caitlin sits down with Ann Traeger-Spees, a titled pelvic health physiotherapist and sexual psychotherapist, to talk about the very real and often misunderstood world of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD).

In this raw and relatable episode, we sit down with Eli Moulton to talk about the messy, beautiful, and complex chapters of life as a mother and entrepreneur.

Eli opens up about navigating a challenging birth and postnatal period, launching a business while adjusting to new motherhood, and the emotional toll of multiple rounds of IVF. We also dive into the realities of mental health, relationship breakdowns, and the path to finding her person.

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a behind-the-scenes catch-up—new business ideas on the boil, evolving parenting approaches, and the values driving our next chapter. We also chat about what we’re seeing in clinic right now: the themes, challenges, and shifts that are showing up in women’s health. Think of this episode as a reset and a real talk, setting the tone for a big season ahead.

Dr Carina Siracusa has been practising for over 18 years in the field of neurological and paediatric physiotherapy and is board certified in pelvic health physiotherapy and oncology physiotherapy.

Melissa Vranjes is a certified holistic sex and relationship coach from New Zealand. Melissa is deeply passionate about supporting women to feel liberated in their bodies and in the bedroom.

Quiara Smith is an Occupational Therapist with further speciality training and experience in paediatric pelvic health conditions. Quiara has worked in Occupational Therapy for over 13 years and currently practises from her private clinic Aloha Integrative Therapy in California.