The Floor Nobody Talks About-Pelvic floor 101-Dr. Millie Schweky PT, DPT - Episode #2

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. MillieS chweky is a pelvic floor physical therapist who currently lives in Ra'anana, Israel. Millie treats women throughout the lifespan from new brides to post-menopause. She just wants to be everyone's big sister to help women feel strong, safe, and empowered in their bodies, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She blends science with intuition, brings humor to patient education, and isn’t afraid to talk about the stuff most people whisper about. Whether she's guiding women through pelvic healing or cracking open big truths about birth, sex, or healing trauma, Millie shows up with heart, humor, and the kind of real talk that makes you feel seen.

In this episode of Empower, hosts Chedva Berger, LSW andRiva Preil, DPT sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. MillieSchweky to talk about real-world women’s health. Millie shares how she enteredpelvic floor therapy, what a first visit actually looks like, and why consentand moving at your pace matter. They break down the fear–tension–pain cycle,how trauma can show up in the body, and when teaming with a therapist helps.You’ll get simple prep tips for pregnancy, how to balance strength withsoftness, and smart ways to approach birth settings and “preferences” in thehospital. They also touch on delayed cord clamping, patient rights in the examroom, and Millie’s resources like her Prepared Pelvis course and guides forcomfortable intimacy. Clear, practical, and empowering.

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Millie Schweky’s Resources:

Her podcast:

• ⁠⁠What They Didn’t Tell You:From Core To Floor⁠⁠

• Dial In-Here is how you can listen: Dial in [phone], Access code 243551 (type it slowly)
• You’ll automatically hear a 3 min intro, dial 1 or 2 or 3etc to hear episodes 1, 2, or 3 etc. New episodes come out every Tuesday. Please share thisinformation with anyone on your circle who does not have access to hearthe show online.

Free Informational documents:

• ⁠⁠Painful sex⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Pregnancy checklist⁠⁠

Social Media:

• ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ :@milliedpt
• ⁠Book⁠ a consult
• You can find The Prepared Pelvis course on ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and more.

Please note, the content on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. 

In addition, this podcast is for mature audiences only (age18+). If you're under 18, we recommend discussing with a parent or guardian before listening.

Produced and Edited By Zalman Michel