Pelvic Pain Natters

Pelvic Pain Natters

Karl Monahan & Tim Beames

Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Declining
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

We are solely dedicated to improving the awareness, care, education and support around Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. This podcast is for patients, their loved ones and clinicians with an interest in male pelvic pain. In each episode Karl Monahan and Tim Beames (founders of Pelvic Pain Matters) will unpack key topics around this life altering, debilitating, poorly understood condition. We want to create hope and understanding for all of those who face the challenges of this condition. Recovery is possible despite what much of the medical world tell patients.

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Recent Episodes

"I Just Want My Old Life Back” — The Hard Truth About Pelvic Pain Recovery.

Feb 09, 2026 18m

“Can I go back to how I was before this started?” If you’re living with male pelvic pain, you’ve probably asked that question a hundred times. In this episode of Pelvic Pain Matters, Karl Monahan…

Friday Take Away - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? | Patient Wisdom for Male Pelvic Pain Recovery

Jan 09, 2026 15m

Is the juice worth the squeeze?   This episode is based on patient wisdom — the real-life insights my patients share in clinic that can genuinely shift recovery.   If you’re living with male pelvic…

Dopamine, Prediction & Pelvic Pain | Break the Anticipation Loop (Part 3)

Dec 19, 2025 17m

In this episode of my Friday Takeaway series, we look beyond the pelvic floor again… this time diving even deeper into dopamine and its role in this complex condition. I’m Karl Monahan, founder of…

The Darker Side of Dopamine & Pelvic Pain | Why Anticipation Fuels Symptoms (Part 2)

Dec 12, 2025 13m

We often think dopamine is the “feel-good” chemical — but there’s a darker side that plays a powerful role in male pelvic pain. In this episode of my Friday Takeaway series, we look beyond the pelvic…

Friday Take Away - Dopamine Pt 1 of a Double Dose

Jan 17, 2025 19m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to take a look at factors beyond the pelvic floor in this complex condition. Continuing his series of looking at the brain as an integrated system Karl…

Recognising and Managing Anxious Thoughts in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatitis

Nov 12, 2024 16m

In this episode, the co-founder of Pelvic Pain Matters, Karl Monahan, introduces us to "Anxious Alistair" - a character representing the anxious inner voice that can amplify pelvic pain symptoms.…

The 90-Second Emotion Rule: Mastering Your Mood for Pelvic Pain Relief | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 52

Sep 27, 2024 13m

The 90-Second Emotion Rule: Mastering Your Mood for Pelvic Pain Relief | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 52 Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host Karl…

The Brain as a Google Search Result: Understanding Mind-Pain Connection | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 51

Sep 20, 2024 17m

The Brain as a Google Search Result: Understanding Mind-Pain Connections | Pelvic Pain Natters Episode. 51 Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host…

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 50. Thank you! Reflections. Moving forward

Sep 13, 2024 9m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan celebrates our 50th podcast episode! We made it. We got this far. Thank you for your support. We want to continue doing these. Can you help us reach a wider…

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 49. Flare ups and Burn Out!

Sep 06, 2024 11m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl reflects on the comparison between flare ups and burn out. He looks at the presentation of burn out. He looks…

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 48. I hear you, I see you.

Aug 23, 2024 12m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan touches on the hidden illness that is male pelvic pain conditions like Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. He explores the difficulty of being seen and…

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 47. Flare ups, why has the pain not gone immediately???

Aug 16, 2024 12m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at why flare ups don't pass straight away. He unpacks the "express elevator" approach to overcoming…

Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 46. Flare ups, this is a process

Aug 09, 2024 10m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times. These hints…

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast: Ep 45 Flare ups - The hope that kills you

Aug 02, 2024 8m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times. These hints…

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep 44, flare ups pt 1 - What percentage of flare ups have you overcome?

Jul 26, 2024 8m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. What they are and what features we are likely to see in them. He offers a really important reflection that can help you see…

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep. 43: My favourite type of prostatitis!

Jul 19, 2024 13m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues his exploration of pelvic pain beyond the pelvic floor and beyond pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode he examines type IV prostatitis, a relatively…

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep 42 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Urination

Jul 05, 2024 12m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on pelvic floor dysfunction and urination. He looks at why we need to explore beyond the pelvic floor alone when considering urinary symptoms. Karl…

Pelvic Pain Natters Ep 41 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Jun 28, 2024 17m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on pelvic floor dysfunction. He explores the treatment of trigger points. Why this can be helpful if applied correctly in the treatment of male pelvic pain…

Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast: Ep 40 MORNING WOOD!

Jun 21, 2024 20m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues his exploration of pelvic pain beyond the pelvic floor and beyond pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode he examines sexual dysfunction. He reflects on…

Friday Take Away Ep.39. What a load

Jun 14, 2024 12m

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on a book called Unstressable by Mo Gawdat. He talks about the principles of load and the onset of symptoms. He gives some examples of load in his life…

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How many episodes does Pelvic Pain Natters have?

Pelvic Pain Natters has published 60 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Pelvic Pain Natters still active?

Pelvic Pain Natters is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.

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