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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

Written 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, Fit or Weak)

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💫

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Connect or Inquiries About Wellness Consults＞ PTDes@balancedmomtality.com

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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 | Pregnancy

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Episodes
  • 154- Crunches Won’t Strengthen Or Heal Your Core & Pelvic Floor… Here Are The Exercises That Will

    154- Crunches Won’t Strengthen Or Heal Your Core & Pelvic Floor… Here Are The Exercises That Will
    Dec 12 2025
    If you’ve been told to “just do crunches” or “engage your abs” to get a stronger core and/or pelvic floor, this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Desiree is breaking down exactly what creates real core and pelvic floor strength — and it’s not what you’ve seen on Instagram. We’ll explore why traditional ab exercises might be making things worse, how to build strength from the inside out, and what movements you actually need to feel strong, supported, and symptom-free — without burnout. If you’re navigating prolapse, incontinence, postpartum healing, or just feeling totally disconnected from your core… this episode will shift your entire approach. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why crunches can actually make your symptoms worse The truth about core strength: it’s a system, not a six-pack How to train your pelvic floor without kegels The top 5 exercises to restore strength and function How to know if what you’re doing is actually working 🎧 Listen Now If You: Feel weak or disconnected after pregnancy or injury Are managing prolapse, leaking, or pressure Want to safely return to lifting, running, or impact workouts Are tired of being told to “just do kegels” or “fix your core” with crunches 🔁 Ready to Ditch Crunches and Truly Restore? If this episode hit home, it’s time to go deeper. 💌 Ready to reconnect with your core and pelvic floor — the right way? Grab my FREE Masterclass + 5 min breathwork exercise routine “Root to Rise: Pelvic Floor 101 Foundations” and learn the key steps to healing from the inside out. Whether you’re postpartum, dealing with leaking, pressure, or just feel disconnected… this is where your true strength begins. ✨ Get Access to your FREE Masterclass Here You don’t need more guesswork — you need grounded, whole-body healing. 🌀 Ready RESTORE and take the next steps and get a full 12 wk Program? If you’re done guessing and Googling, and you’re ready to stop peeing your pants, living with pressure, or feeling disconnected from your body — it’s time to RESTORE. My signature self-paced pelvic floor & core healing program is open now — built for real women, real schedules, and real life. ☀️ Evidence-based. Nervous system-informed. Holistically healing. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES AT JUST $497 BEFORE PRICES INCREASE TO $997!! https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/a03150a0-ada0-49b3-be55-24420a2608db Or 💎 Learn More About RESTORE below, my 12-week program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again. https://balancedmomtality.com/restore 💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App → for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - 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 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to Pelvic Floor, Core & More so you never miss an empowering episode about pelvic floor health, core strength, and whole-body healing. 👉 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom friend who needs to hear that healing is possible. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an empowering conversation about pelvic health, core strength, and whole-body healing. 🌿 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! 💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com Keywords: prolapse support, posture and pelvic floor, ...
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    32 mins
  • 153- When to Stop DIY-ing and See a Pelvic Floor PT// Knowing the Signs & Taking the Next Step

    153- When to Stop DIY-ing and See a Pelvic Floor PT// Knowing the Signs & Taking the Next Step
    Dec 8 2025
    If you're doing "all the things" — kegels, breathwork, core workouts, even YouTube rehab videos — and still struggling with pelvic floor symptoms, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to figure it out alone. In this episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, Dr. Desiree Cassell, Pelvic Health PT and creator of the RESTORE program, walks you through the most common signs it's time to seek out professional pelvic floor therapy and why waiting only makes it harder. From leaking and pelvic pressure to persistent pain and plateauing with progress, she shares the body’s signals that it's time for a deeper level of support. Whether you're postpartum, navigating prolapse or pain, or just don’t feel strong or connected in your core — there’s no shame in asking for help. You deserve real answers, customized care, and freedom in your body again. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: Why so many women delay or avoid seeing a pelvic floor PT The signs that kegels, apps, or general fitness programs aren’t enough How pain, pressure, leaking or plateaus are your body’s red flags Why DIY’ing pelvic health may be doing more harm than good How to know whether RESTORE or a 1:1 session is right for you What a pelvic floor PT session really looks like (and why it’s not scary) 🔁 Ready to Go Deeper?: 💌 Ready to reconnect with your core and pelvic floor — the right way? Grab my FREE Masterclass + 5 min breathwork exercise routine “Root to Rise: Pelvic Floor 101 Foundations” and learn the key steps to healing from the inside out. Whether you’re postpartum, dealing with leaking, pressure, or just feel disconnected… this is where your true strength begins. ✨ Get Access to your FREE Masterclass Here You don’t need more guesswork — you need grounded, whole-body healing. 🌀 Ready to take the next steps and get a full 12 wk Program? If you’re done guessing and Googling, and you’re ready to stop peeing your pants, living with pressure, or feeling disconnected from your body — it’s time to RESTORE. My signature self-paced pelvic floor & core healing program is open now — built for real women, real schedules, and real life. ☀️ Evidence-based. Nervous system-informed. Holistically healing. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES AT JUST $497 BEFORE PRICES INCREASE TO $997!! https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/a03150a0-ada0-49b3-be55-24420a2608db Or 💎 Learn More About RESTORE below, my 12-week program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again. https://balancedmomtality.com/restore 💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App → for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - 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 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to Pelvic Floor, Core & More so you never miss an empowering episode about pelvic floor health, core strength, and whole-body healing. 👉 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom friend who needs to hear that healing is possible. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an empowering conversation about pelvic health, core strength, and whole-body healing. 🌿 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! 💖 Prefer 1:1 or Hybrid Support? Let’s build a plan just for you. Email PTDes@balancedmomtality.com Keywords: prolapse support, posture and pelvic floor, breathwork ...
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    30 mins
  • 152- Pelvic Floor Stocking Stuffers & Holiday Must-Haves// The Best Gifts to Support Your Core + Confidence

    152- Pelvic Floor Stocking Stuffers & Holiday Must-Haves// The Best Gifts to Support Your Core + Confidence
    Dec 4 2025
    In this festive and empowering episode, Dr. Des unwraps her top pelvic health gift picks that actually support your core healing, confidence, and connection — whether you’re shopping for yourself or the fellow powerhouse women in your life. We’re talking about stocking stuffers and holiday must-haves that go beyond the fluff — tools that help you feel stronger, safer, and more supported in your body. If you're tired of guessing what you "should" be using for your pelvic floor (or have no idea where to start), this episode is your curated guide to healing-forward essentials. Dr. Des shares her go-to items she uses personally and professionally with clients inside her signature 12-week RESTORE program, and how to build a supportive toolkit that aligns with your nervous system, lifestyle, and healing timeline. Whether you're in the thick of postpartum, managing prolapse, struggling with pressure, or just want to feel more confident and embodied — this one's for you. 🎁 In this episode, you’ll hear: Dr. Des’s top 7 pelvic floor & core healing gift picks Why tools like dilators, wands, and bands aren’t “weird” — they’re empowering Which items you don’t need (even if Instagram says you do) How to use these tools to go deeper with breathwork, mobility, and internal release The one thing every woman should pair with any tool: education & support 🛍️ Mentioned Must-Haves Include: Pelvic wand http://www.intimaterose.com/DESIREE2 Dilator set http://www.intimaterose.com/DESIREE2 Massage/Lacrosse Ball https://a.co/d/9DVks20 Toe Spacers https://a.co/d/0VEUPd5 Foam roller https://a.co/d/d0n8EGM Infrared light/Red Light- https://a.co/d/d8SOONl Fabric Resistance Bands- https://a.co/d/eGrvjB5 Squatty Potty- https://a.co/d/gLwZZNE (Note: Not all tools are right for everyone. Always work with a pro to personalize your plan.) 💛 OR Join Or GIFT my 12 wk RESTORE Program! My signature 12-week RESTORE program is the perfect gift for you or the woman in your life. Inside you’ll get: Self-paced weekly lessons 5 & 20-minute movement options Breathwork, mobility, and core routines Bonus modules on alignment, internal release, and more Lifetime access & healing on YOUR timeline 🖤 BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED → Just $397 (normally $497) until 12/5 🎁 Use your HSA/FSA before the end of the year and one-on-one price increase 🎁 Grab your holiday support bundle inside the RESTORE program! This 12-week self-paced healing journey is your step-by-step blueprint for rebuilding strength, stability, and confidence — starting from your breath to your pelvic floor and beyond. ✨ use code: RESTORE100 at check out…. If you have any issues or want to use HSA send me an email at PTDes@balancedmomtality.com otherwise click the link below to join! https://pelvic-floor-core--more.passion.io/checkout/a03150a0-ada0-49b3-be55-24420a2608db 🔁 Ready to Go Deeper?: 💌 Ready to reconnect with your core and pelvic floor — the right way? Grab my FREE Masterclass + 5 min breathwork exercise routine “Root to Rise: Pelvic Floor 101 Foundations” and learn the key steps to healing from the inside out. Whether you’re postpartum, dealing with leaking, pressure, or just feel disconnected… this is where your true strength begins. ✨ Get Access to your FREE Masterclass Here You don’t need more guesswork — you need grounded, whole-body healing. 🌀 Ready to take the next step? If you’re done guessing and Googling, and you’re ready to stop peeing your pants, living with pressure, or feeling disconnected from your body — it’s time to RESTORE. My signature self-paced pelvic floor & core healing program is open now — built for real women, real schedules, and real life. ☀️ Evidence-based. Nervous system-informed. Holistically healing. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES AT JUST $497 BEFORE PRICES INCREASE TO $997!! https://pelvic-floor-core--more.passion.io/checkout/a03150a0-ada0-49b3-be55-24420a2608db 💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More ...
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    18 mins
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