113- Choosing yourself Inside the Chaos of Postpartum and Motherhood

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough space in healing conversations: ✨ What it really means to choose yourself — in the middle of the mess. Motherhood, healing, and life can feel like a swirl of demands. And in that chaos, so many women lose the one thing that keeps them grounded — their own voice, needs, and nervous system. If you’ve ever felt like there’s no space for you… this is the episode that gives you space back. You’ll Learn: 🌿 What “choosing yourself” really means beyond bubble baths and checklists 🌿 How to know if you’re stuck in self-abandonment or override 🌿 Simple nervous system tools to reconnect with your body daily 🌿 How to build small rituals of self-honoring, even when everything feels loud 🌿 Why healing doesn’t require perfect stillness — just presence Healing isn’t about waiting for a quiet moment — it’s about learning to choose yourself even in the mess. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need a perfect schedule, the right mindset, or to feel “ready” to begin healing. You just need to say yes — to you. Inside this vulnerable, fire-filled episode, I share: Why so many women delay healing — and how it shows up in the body The subtle ways you’re already choosing everyone else over your own well-being How to build self-trust again, one breath at a time A few small ways to claim your healing today (Body Check, breathwork, guided app tools) What happens when you stop waiting and start restoring Keywords: nervous system healing, choosing yourself, self-trust, pelvic floor support, healing while busy, RESTORE program, somatic healing, embodiment Resources Mentioned: 💖 RESTORE — My 12-week healing program for your core, pelvic floor, and nervous system  📲 Pelvic Floor, Core & More App — Breathwork, movement, and nervous system support in your pocket  🎙️ Listen to: "What to Do When You Feel Disconnected From Your Body" – a perfect companion episode to this one Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email [email protected] 💬 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! 🌟 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   Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing, postpartum rehab, postpartum exercises

In today’s episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we’re diving into the sneaky, normalized postpartum patterns that silently sabotage healing — and no, I’m not talking about exercise. From holding your breath while lifting the car seat to collapsing into your core while feeding your baby, these everyday habits are creating pressure, disconnection, and pain in your pelvic floor and core system. We’ll unpack: What’s really causing your symptoms to linger (even when you’re trying to heal) How breath, posture, and nervous system regulation play a bigger role than crunches ever could Small, doable shifts that make a huge impact in your daily healing And if you’ve been told “this is just how it is after baby,” this is your permission slip to say no more. You’ll learn: ✨ The 5 most common habits that stall postpartum healing ✨ How to stop unintentionally making your symptoms worse ✨ What your body is trying to tell you — and how to listen gently ✨ Real-life tools for breathing, softening, and creating safety in your core Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 📲 Stay in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🌟 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 [email protected] 💬 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!   Keywords: postpartum, core rehab, birth, posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing

Summary: Let’s talk about that quiet ache you can’t put into words — the one where you feel off, shut down, or numb. That feeling of being disconnected from your body? It’s more common than you think… and it's 100% healable. In this episode, I walk you through how disconnection happens — and how to begin the sacred work of reconnection. This isn’t about perfect movement or pushing through. It’s about breath, awareness, softness, and choosing yourself again. What You’ll Learn: How trauma, stress, and life can disconnect us from our bodies What disconnection can look and feel like (and why it’s not your fault) Why the nervous system is the key to restoring connection Tools to start reconnecting gently: the Body Check, mirror work, breath in child’s pose How RESTORE + Empowered Core guide you back home to your body Keywords: body disconnection, somatic healing, breathwork, pelvic floor healing, postpartum trauma, body awareness, nervous system safety   Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 📲 Stay in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🌟 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 [email protected] 💬 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!   Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing

Summary: Let’s talk about the part of your body that’s holding more than just your organs — your core is your emotional center, your nervous system translator, and your power source. But is yours actually supporting you… or silently sabotaging your healing? In this episode, I break down: The difference between a braced, reactive core and a functional, responsive one Why gripping, leaking, pressure, or pain are signs your core is protecting, not failing The role of breath, boundaries, and softness in true core rehab How to know if your system is compensating — and what to do about it The pathway inside RESTORE to rewire your body for safety + strength   Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support   Previous Episodes:  “Pelvic Floor 101”- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvic-floor-core-more-with-the-balanced/id1682290727?i=1000682400561  “Is Your Core Engaging When and How It Should”- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvic-floor-core-more-with-the-balanced/id1682290727?i=1000615671532 Let’s Stay Connected: 💬 Go Follow: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 📲 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email [email protected]   💫 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! 🌟 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. 🎧 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! Keywords: core healing, pelvic floor, nervous system regulation, somatic strength, breathwork, prolapse, leaking, postpartum recovery, functional core, RESTORE program, posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic heal

Your body talks. The question is — do you know how to listen? In this episode, I teach you the #1 practice I give every client: the Body Check — a quick daily scan to reconnect with your posture, breath, and tension patterns so you can begin healing from the inside out. This isn’t a fix — it’s a foundation. Learn how to use your own awareness to unwind leaking, pain, and disconnection, and why softening is just as powerful as strengthening. What You’ll Learn: How to do the 3-part Body Check and why it matters How posture, breath and tension influence leaking and pelvic pain Why this tool is more effective than most “core exercises” How to use your awareness to start feeling safe again Where to go next for full-body healing inside my app or programs   Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 📲 Stay in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🌟 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 [email protected] 🎧 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!   Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing

Let’s talk about something too many women suffer with silently: pain during intimacy. In this episode, I unpack the real connection between your pelvic floor, nervous system, and emotional safety — and why healing your core goes way beyond muscles and kegels. Whether you're experiencing discomfort with sex, numbness, or disconnection from your body — this is your invitation to reclaim pleasure through awareness, breath, and full-body healing. You are not broken. You are ready to reconnect. What You’ll Learn: The top 3 reasons intimacy feels painful or shut down (and it’s not your fault) How the nervous system + core tension play a bigger role than you think Why releasing shame is the first step to healing pelvic floor pain Simple awareness cues to start feeling safe and connected again How to go deeper with me inside RESTORE or The Empowered Core Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 📲 Stay in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🌟 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 [email protected] 💬 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!

You’ve done the work to reconnect with your pelvic floor and core… but now you're ready for something more. Or maybe you have started over and over again and want more support and holistic tools to make sure this time it actually is a lifestyle change and not just a "phase". You are going to want to pay attention.  In this episode, Dr. Des introduces The Empowered Core, a 6-month group coaching experience for women who want to expand their strength beyond the physical and step into emotional regulation, embodiment, and true soul-aligned resilience.  If you’ve moved through RESTORE or are simply craving deeper support — community, coaching, journaling prompts, voice drops, and integration — this episode is for you. Dr. Des shares the vision behind this next-level support container designed for postpartum moms, high-achievers, and anyone seeking long-term wholeness. 🌟 Be a Founding Member and SAVE  %50! The Empowered Core is open now for a select group of women ready to grow from strong… to sovereign. 🌿 Learn more: https://balancedmomtality.com/restore Or Apply Now: https://zk54zbgub54.typeform.com/to/bkF2AUKm  🌟 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 [email protected] 💬 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!

Are you a mom who's navigating the shifts of postpartum recovery, or someone preparing your body during pregnancy for what’s ahead? Whether you’ve been cleared at 6 weeks or are years past delivery, feeling disconnected from your core, leaking when sneezing, or struggling with pelvic pain isn’t something you have to “just live with.” In this episode, Dr. Des shares why pelvic floor healing must go beyond kegels and quick fixes — and how your breath, posture, and nervous system hold the key to reclaiming your strength and confidence. She introduces RESTORE, her 12-week signature program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app, created to help women rebuild their core and reconnect with their bodies from the inside out. If you’ve been craving structure, support, and expert guidance that actually makes sense for your season of life — this episode is your first step home. She also walks you through a mini breathwork session so that you can start to reconnect today! 🔥 Inside this episode: Why “you’re cleared” doesn’t mean healed Common symptoms like leaking, prolapse, and diastasis recti The role of breathwork and nervous system safety in recovery What RESTORE offers for pregnant, postpartum, or active moms How to start healing your core without fear or pressure Guided Breathwork mini session w/ Dr. Des  💫 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 higher level support with group coaching calls, 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  💖 Want Personalized Support? Book a virtual or in-person pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 Join the Momtality Community: 👯‍♀️ Free Facebook Group: Balanced Momtality Wellness + Support 💌 Get on the VIP list: https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/ 📲 Stay in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com ✨ Enjoyed the episode? Please subscribe, share with a fellow mom, and leave a review. Your words help more women access this kind of pelvic floor healing and empowerment.

Hey Girl! You know those moments that just make life feel so full circle? Well, that's what this episode felt like when I was interviewing my special guest for the show this week! Almost 8 yrs ago, I was just like you, searching instagram and social media for “Pelvic floor Exercises”, “Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy”, “Pregnancy Safe Exercises”,  “Prenatal Pelvic Floor” and more! Coming Fresh out of Grad school, pregnant with my second baby and now aware that Pelvic Floor PT exists and that guess what… I didn’t need to pee my pants the last 6 years?! So I was motivated to keep my leaking from getting worse during the pregnancy and starting diving more into Pelvic Floor Health. At the time, I knew the “What” and some of the “Why” leaking and other pelvic issues occurred and that they were not normal, but I had yet to learn the “How” to fix it.     So after searching for reliable sources on social media (yes they exist but you have to do your research), I found the one and only Vaginal Whisperer, Dr. Sara Reardon. Wearing a Vulva costume and talking about taboo topics like poop and sex, she caught my attention immediately.  I started doing some of the exercises she talked about on her page and started to really see a difference and ultimately healed all of my incontinence! She was and is, a trailblazer for Pelvic health and Women’s Health in general as she continues to educate, empower and support women all over the world while breaking down cultural barriers. With that being said, I am so thrilled to have Dr. Sara Reardon on the show this week to dive more into her story and how she continues to elevate the standard of care for women in the US and inspire clinicians (like me) to do the same!    Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues including, urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse and discomfort during pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. Sara has been featured in Time, Yahoo, Harper’s Bazaar, Romper, InStyle, Today, and numerous other podcasts, publications, and professional conferences about her advocacy and educational work as a pelvic floor therapist. She is also a TED presenter on Rethinking Postpartum Care. Sara is the Founder of The V-Hive, an online, on-demand pelvic floor fitness platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening. Sara lives in New Orleans with her husband and two sons. FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage is her first book.   To connect with Sara or order her book Floored, see links at bottom of show notes.   If you want more support from me, reach out for 1:1 or group coaching, join my FREE and Private support group below and DOWNLOAD my new APP Pelvic Floor, Core & More that has my on demand 12 wk program, tracking features, pelvic floor 101 masterclass and more!    RESTORE is my first 12 wk online signature program hosted inside my new platform that will be an APP soon Pelvic Floor, Core & More! Inside that program I walk you through the basics of healing, restoring your breathing, posture, core function and overall strength and return to impact and intensity.  All with the guidance of me, a Pelvic Floor PT, in your pocket making sure that you are getting individualized support and feedback through the program during our weekly group coaching calls! This option is great for those that can't afford a one-on-one session for $200-$240, those that don’t have access to a pelvic floor PT in person or those that want to have a structured organized program with support as they are phasing out of acute therapy treatments and working more independently.     👉 APPLY for RESTORE    https://zk54zbgub54.typeform.com/to/bkF2AUKm    Or Learn more about it here: https://balancedmomtality.com/the-app    As always, if you are pregnant, postpartum or just experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain and you want a totally individualized approach, then let's get you booked for a virtual one-on-one coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!    ~XO Dr Des   Make Sure to reach out to> [email protected]  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com   To Connect with Sarah website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevagwhisperer/   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MllrS6zD974pxBFbVUHdA   Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-reardon-pt-dpt-wcs-4a6b1025   TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer   Order Floored TODAY! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/floored-sara-reardon?variant=43118704427042 

Hey Momma! Is this your first baby? Or maybe it has been a while since your last pregnancy and you are trying to prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Either way, this episode is going to let you in on (many but not all) the things that can happen during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, so that you can be more prepared than the rest of us! I polled over a hundred women to see what they wish they knew and now I’m giving you all the goodies!    Books like What to Expect When You Are Expecting, can be very helpful but many times we don’t really think all those “crazy or scary” things can actually happen to us.  Or maybe you had no idea it could happen at all! Informing yourself beforehand can help you better prepare for the unexpected.. Because believe me there will be lots of that! But also help you realize you are not alone! So many moms suffer being told “its normal”, “ you are cleared”, “It will go away after baby comes out” only to find in reality, that is not always the case and we could have done something about it! Thats why in this week’s episode we are talking about all those things we wish we knew… and I am sure that there are many I have not included and will probably do a part II, but for now I hope this episode helps inform and support you throughout your prenatal, birth and postpartum journey!    If you want more support, reach out for coaching, join my FREE and Private support group below and DOWNLOAD my new APP Pelvic Floor, Core & More that has my on demand 12 wk program, tracking features, pelvic floor 101 masterclass and more!    RESTORE is my first 12 wk online signature program hosted inside my new platform that will be an APP soon Pelvic Floor, Core & More! Inside that program I walk you through the basics of healing, restoring your breathing, posture, core function and overall strength and return to impact and intensity.  All with the guidance of me, a Pelvic Floor PT, in your pocket making sure that you are getting individualized support and feedback through the program during our weekly group coaching calls! This option is great for those that can't afford a one-on-one session for $200-$240, those that don’t have access to a pelvic floor PT in person or those that want to have a structured organized program with support as they are phasing out of acute therapy treatments and working more independently.     👉 APPLY for RESTORE    https://zk54zbgub54.typeform.com/to/bkF2AUKm    Or Learn more about it here: https://balancedmomtality.com/the-app    As always, if you are pregnant, postpartum or just experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain and you want a totally individualized approach, then let's get you booked for a virtual one-on-one coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!    And thank YOU for helping me make it to 100 episodes of the podcast for the last TWO YEARS!! Can’t wait to see what we do in the next 2!   ~XO Dr Des   Make Sure to reach out to> [email protected]  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com