We are both enthusiasts of deliberate cold exposure, and living in the Seattle area, we are fortunate to have the Puget Sound close by for our cold plunging needs. We met through cold plunging – Emily started a few months before Barb and got completely into it and started a local group. We became fast friends and enjoy each other’s company. And then one day, on a hike through the woods, Emily had the horrible experience of completely losing her bladder control. Fortunately, she was with her kind and knowledgeable friend Barb, who made her feel as good as it was possible to feel in that moment and also mentioned that she knew some things that could help. You see, Barb is a pelvic floor physical therapist and has helped thousands of women with bladder control issues. After learning the program, Emily suggested they create an online version to make it more accessible and help more women, and Be Bladder Confident was born.

About Barb

Barb has been a physical therapist for over 45 years, specializing in women’s health and pelvic floor muscle conditions for over 25 years. Barb believes strongly in education, provided in a caring and open environment. She strives to increase each individual’s self knowledge, resulting in improved quality of life.

About Emily

Emily has a degree in health education and has spent the last 30 years in digital health communications. She is passionate about health, helping others, and sharing the life-changing knowledge and skills she has learned.