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Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous System Regulation, and Holistic Self-Care for Moms

Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous System Regulation, and Holistic Self-Care for Moms

By: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Women’s Health Specialist Strong and Fit Momma
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 The podcast where nervous system healing meets pelvic floor rehab. Helping you LOVE movement again and LIVE WITHOUT PAIN, PRESSURE or PEEING YOUR PANTS! I’m Dr. Desiree Cassell — pelvic floor physical therapist, mom of 3, and your guide to embodied, empowered healing after birth. (And don’t worry, you don’t have to have birthed a child or even be a mom to benefit from this show. This is here for ALL Women, mom or not) Here, we go way beyond kegels. You’ll learn how to: 💫 Heal pelvic floor symptoms like leaking (incontinence), prolapse (POP), and pain (Dyspareunia, Vulvodynia etc) 💫 Rebuild core strength without making symptoms worse 💫 Move through pregnancy and postpartum with confidence and connection 💫 Use breath, fascia, and nervous system tools for real, full-body restoration 💫 Shift from surviving to thriving in your body — all during your daily routine After healing my own prolapse, leaking, and diastasis (that no one warned me about), I made it my mission to make sure no woman is brushed off or left behind again. Because these symptoms might be common — but they are NOT normal. 🎧 Subscribe for real-talk, expert support, and soul-led strategies to feel strong, safe, and free in your body again. It is time to get you out of those pads and back to loving movement again.... yes even jumping on the trampoline. Put your earbuds in, grab a glass of water, roll out your mat, and let’s connect💫 Learn ＞ www.balancedmomtality.com Connect or Inquiries About Wellness Consults＞ PTDes@balancedmomtality.com Community＞ Facebook＞ @thebalancedmomtality Instagram＞ @the_balanced_momtality Women’s Health & Wellness | Prenatal Fitness | Postpartum Recovery | Pelvic Floor Exercises | Holistic Whole Body Healing | Breathwork | Fascia Release | Emotional Embodiment | Restore Your Core | Somatic Healing | PregnancyCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • 117- You’re Not Lazy Momma— You’re Dysregulated… And It Might Be Causing Your Leaking

    117- You’re Not Lazy Momma— You’re Dysregulated… And It Might Be Causing Your Leaking
    Jul 31 2025

    If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… I just can’t get myself to do it,” this episode is for you. Let’s break the myth of “laziness” and explore how dysregulation — not a lack of willpower — keeps your body stuck. You’ll walk away feeling validated, seen, and supported with tools to gently shift out of survival mode.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How trauma, overwhelm, and anxiety inside motherhood affect nervous system regulation
    • The sneaky ways dysregulation can show up in healing + workouts
    • Why motivation is a side effect of safety
    • How to create gentle rituals for consistency
    • Breath, movement, and awareness tools to reconnect

    Mentioned in This Episode: 💖 RESTORE — My 12-week program for pelvic floor, core & nervous system healing 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App — Breathwork, movement, and guided recovery tools 🎧 Want more? Listen to: “What to Do When You Feel Disconnected From Your Body”

    Healing isn’t about doing more — it’s about tuning in. You’re not broken, mama. And you don’t have to wait to begin. 💫

    💖 Want Personalized Support?

    Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    🌿 Join the Momtality Community:

    👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/

    💬 Stay Connected: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🎧 Share the love: Found this powerful? Send it to a mama who’s ready to rise — and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review! 💫 Begin Your Journey with RESTORE & Continue the Full Embodiment Inside The Empowered Core Collective!

    This on-demand 12-week program blends physical therapy, breathwork, and core strengthening — all inside your pocket. Or Choose to join my signature 6 mo Group Coaching Program The Empowered Core, where I guide you with support, new tools and mind/body connection throughout the 12 wks in RESTORE and 3 more mo beyond so you can have the time and tools to fully embody this transformation!

    📲 Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561

    📲 Download PCM App Google Play:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share

    💻 More info about RESTORE & The Empowered Core: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore

    🌟 Be a Founding Member The Empowered Core is open now for a select group of women ready to grow from strong… to sovereign. 🌿 Learn more & apply: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore 🌟 Inside The Empowered Core, you’ll get:

    ✅ Monthly group coaching calls + mini masterclasses with Dr. Des ✅ Access to a private, high-vibe VIP community of like-minded women ✅ Weekly Des Drops – audio pep talks, healing prompts, or movement wisdom ✅ A curated library of journal prompts, rituals, and embodiment tools ✅ Ongoing inspiration + expert answers to keep you grounded and growing

    This isn’t just continued access — it’s continued expansion. If RESTORE is your reboot… The Empowered Core is where your power takes root.

    Stay in the room. Stay in your body. Stay supported. ✨ You’re not just restoring your core — you’re becoming unshakable.

    💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing, postpartum, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, nervous system regulation, downtraining
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    28 mins
  • 116- Why Your Core is Not the Problem — It’s the Messenger and How to Listen So You Can Stop Leaking

    116- Why Your Core is Not the Problem — It’s the Messenger and How to Listen So You Can Stop Leaking
    Jul 28 2025

    If you’re leaking, doming, or feeling disconnected — your body isn’t broken. She’s trying to tell you something. This episode is a permission slip to stop blaming your core and start listening instead. We’ll explore the real reasons symptoms show up — and what it means when they do.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • What your pelvic floor and core symptoms (like incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, prolapse, hip/back pain) are really trying to say
    • Why “just strengthen it” is incomplete (and often harmful) advice
    • The role of breath, posture, nervous system, and pressure regulation
    • How to shift from frustration to compassion for your body
    • The first steps to functional, aligned, embodied core healing

    Mentions + Support: 💖 Join RESTORE — 12 weeks to rebuild your system from the inside out 📲 Pelvic Floor, Core & More App — Daily tools + breathwork + movement 💬 DM “RESTORE” to ask questions or find out if it’s a fit

    Mentioned in This Episode: 💖 RESTORE — My 12-week program for pelvic floor, core & nervous system healing 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App — Breathwork, movement, and guided recovery tools 🎧 Want more? Listen to: “What to Do When You Feel Disconnected From Your Body”

    Healing isn’t about doing more — it’s about tuning in. You’re not broken, mama. And you don’t have to wait to begin. 💫

    💖 Want Personalized Support?

    Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    🌿 Join the Momtality Community:

    👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/

    💬 Stay Connected: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🎧 Share the love: Found this powerful? Send it to a mama who’s ready to rise — and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review! 💫 Begin Your Journey with RESTORE & Continue the Full Embodiment Inside The Empowered Core Collective!

    This on-demand 12-week program blends physical therapy, breathwork, and core strengthening — all inside your pocket. Or Choose to join my signature 6 mo Group Coaching Program The Empowered Core, where I guide you with support, new tools and mind/body connection throughout the 12 wks in RESTORE and 3 more mo beyond so you can have the time and tools to fully embody this transformation!

    📲 Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561

    📲 Download PCM App Google Play:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share

    💻 More info about RESTORE & The Empowered Core: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore

    🌟 Be a Founding Member The Empowered Core is open now for a select group of women ready to grow from strong… to sovereign. 🌿 Learn more & apply: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore 🌟 Inside The Empowered Core, you’ll get:

    ✅ Monthly group coaching calls + mini masterclasses with Dr. Des ✅ Access to a private, high-vibe VIP community of like-minded women ✅ Weekly Des Drops – audio pep talks, healing prompts, or movement wisdom ✅ A curated library of journal prompts, rituals, and embodiment tools ✅ Ongoing inspiration + expert answers to keep you grounded and growing

    This isn’t just continued access — it’s continued expansion. If RESTORE is your reboot… The Empowered Core is where your power takes root.

    Stay in the room. Stay in your body. Stay supported. ✨ You’re not just restoring your core — you’re becoming unshakable.

    💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing, postpartum, pregnancy, postpartum recovery
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    17 mins
  • 115- How to Return to Running and High-Impact Workouts Postpartum — Without Wrecking Your Core or Pelvic Floor

    115- How to Return to Running and High-Impact Workouts Postpartum — Without Wrecking Your Core or Pelvic Floor
    Jul 25 2025

    In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we’re diving into what most postpartum plans miss completely: how to actually support your healing in the first 6 weeks after birth.

    This isn’t about “getting your body back” — it’s about coming back into your body.

    So if you’ve ever wondered: 💭 “What can I actually do to help myself heal right now?” 💭 “Do I just wait until my 6-week checkup?” 💭 “Why do I still feel disconnected, heavy, or unstable?” — this episode is your gentle, practical guide.

    You’ll Learn: 🌀 Why the first 6 weeks really matter for long-term pelvic floor & core health 🌀 What exercises not to do that might set you back (hint: skip the kegels) 🌀 Breath, fascia, and nervous system practices you can start right now 🌀 How to reconnect with your body in small, powerful ways 🌀 What to watch for: signs of healing vs symptoms that need support

    Mentioned in This Episode: 💖 RESTORE — My 12-week program for pelvic floor, core & nervous system healing

    📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App — Breathwork, movement, and guided recovery tools

    🎧 Want more? Listen to: “3 P's & ABC's: The Body Boundaries Checklist"

    Healing isn’t about doing more — it’s about tuning in. You’re not broken, mama. And you don’t have to wait to begin. 💫

    💖 Want Personalized Support?

    Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    🌿 Join the Momtality Community:

    👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/

    💬 Stay Connected: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🎧 Share the love: Found this powerful? Send it to a mama who’s ready to rise — and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review! 💫 Begin Your Journey with RESTORE & Continue the Full Embodiment Inside The Empowered Core Collective!

    This on-demand 12-week program blends physical therapy, breathwork, and core strengthening — all inside your pocket. Or Choose to join my signature 6 mo Group Coaching Program The Empowered Core, where I guide you with support, new tools and mind/body connection throughout the 12 wks in RESTORE and 3 more mo beyond so you can have the time and tools to fully embody this transformation!

    📲 Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561

    📲 Download PCM App Google Play:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share

    💻 More info about RESTORE & The Empowered Core: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore

    🌟 Be a Founding Member The Empowered Core is open now for a select group of women ready to grow from strong… to sovereign. 🌿 Learn more & apply: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore 🌟 Inside The Empowered Core, you’ll get:

    ✅ Monthly group coaching calls + mini masterclasses with Dr. Des ✅ Access to a private, high-vibe VIP community of like-minded women ✅ Weekly Des Drops – audio pep talks, healing prompts, or movement wisdom ✅ A curated library of journal prompts, rituals, and embodiment tools ✅ Ongoing inspiration + expert answers to keep you grounded and growing

    This isn’t just continued access — it’s continued expansion. If RESTORE is your reboot… The Empowered Core is where your power takes root.

    Stay in the room. Stay in your body. Stay supported. ✨ You’re not just restoring your core — you’re becoming unshakable.

    💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

    Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing, postpartum, pregnancy, postpartum recovery
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    24 mins
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