How often do you think about your pelvic floor? If you’re like most of us—probably not much. In this conversation, Monica Brooks talks with Dr. Allison Ingley, a pelvic floor physical therapist, about the vital connection between your pelvic floor, your body, and your emotions. You’ll learn what the pelvic floor really is, why tension and stress can show up in unexpected ways, and how tuning into your body can help you feel more empowered in your health. Whether you’re curious about common pelvic issues or how emotions manifest physically, this is an episode packed with eye-opening insights for both women and men.

Connect with Dr. Allison Ingley at Core Strong Physical Therapy:

Website: https://www.corestrongphysicaltherapy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreStrongPT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/core.strong.pt

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In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—a keynote I delivered at the Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer Gala, an event dedicated to supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer in their 20s and 30s. As a survivor myself, this moment was emotional, meaningful, and powerful. The organization’s mission—offering medical stipends, peer support, and community—is a reminder that we all have the capacity to make someone else’s journey just a little bit lighter.

This talk, titled "Nobody Told Me," reflects on the things no one prepares you for when you're facing a life-altering diagnosis. It’s about the things you learn the hard way—and the grace, grit, and growth that come with them. But more than that, it’s a message about the ripple effect we can create when we choose to lift others up. Whether you’ve faced cancer, supported someone through it, or just want to show up in the world with more intention—this episode is for you.

If you're moved by this message and want to help make a difference, I’ve included a link in the show notes where you can support a woman navigating breast cancer today. Sometimes it’s the small, quiet acts of support that leave the loudest impact. Thank you for listening—and for showing up.

One-time donation: https://thrivingbeyondbreastcancer.org/donate

Donate $5 a month: https://thrivingbeyondbreastcancer.org/5-for-thrive

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If you’ve never heard of EMDR therapy before, you’re not alone. It might sound like alphabet soup, but EMDR—short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—is a unique and effective approach to therapy that helps people work through trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, and more— in a way that’s very different from traditional talk therapy.

In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Pritchard, an EMDRIA-certified EMDR Therapist, and consultant with Sea Glass, where she helps both clients and clinicians navigate this powerful method of healing. Erin breaks down what EMDR actually is, how it works, and what you can expect if you're curious about trying it. Erin will even share her own person

Whether you're exploring therapy options for yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in how the brain processes emotions and experiences, this episode is a great introduction to a tool that’s helping people across the world heal in a whole new way.

Links:

Work with Erin at Sea Glass Counseling:

https://www.seaglassohio.com/

Find a certified EMDR Therapist:

https://www.emdria.org/

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