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

For years, I felt a heaviness, pressure, and pain in my pelvis that no one could explain. I was told it was “just period pain,” “probably prolapse,” or even “all in my head.” But eventually, I learned the truth: it was Pelvic Venous Disorder, also known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone with your symptoms — this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, I...

Do you usually skip breakfast? Or maybe grab just coffee and hope it carries you through the chaos of the morning?

Here’s the truth: the way you start your day has a huge impact on your energy, hormones, nervous system, and even your pelvic floor healing.

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, explains why breakfast is so much more than just “the most important meal o...

Think you need intense workouts, endless kegels, or hours at the gym to heal your pelvic floor and core? Nope. 💛

In fact, some of the most powerful healing practices you can do happen while you’re resting — yes, even while laying on your couch.

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, shows you how recovery, breathwork, fascia release, and gentle movement can start res...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “no pain, no gain.” But when it comes to your core and pelvic floor, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The real magic doesn’t happen during your workout — it happens during your recovery.

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health expert, breaks down why recovery is essential for healing, strength, and sustainabili...

Have you ever felt heaviness, pressure, or bulging “down there” and wondered if it’s prolapse… or worried about making it worse? You are not alone, mama. 💛

Prolapse is common, but not normal — and most women are never told how their everyday habits can either support healing or put more strain on their pelvic floor.

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, unpacks the ...

How many times have you avoided the trampoline with your kids because you knew you’d leak… or worried about making prolapse symptoms worse?

Mama, you’re not broken — you just need the right progression to get back to the movement you love. 💛

In this empowering episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor and women’s health physical therapist, breaks down exactly why trampoline jumping feels so hard p...

If you’ve ever been told to “just strengthen your core” — only to keep leaking, feeling weak, or struggling with back pain — this episode is for you. 💛

The truth is, most women are given advice about their core that’s either incomplete or flat-out wrong. And when you focus on the wrong thing, you don’t just waste time… you can actually make your symptoms worse.

That’s why in this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, I’m break...

Have you ever felt like everything in your body is falling apart — leaking, back pain, diastasis recti, prolapse, tension everywhere — and you don’t even know where to start? 😩

You’re not alone, mama. One of the biggest reasons women stay stuck in pain and symptoms is because they try to fix everything at once… or they focus on the wrong thing first.

That’s why in this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, I’m walking you thro...

If you’ve Googled “how to heal diastasis recti postpartum” and ended up more confused than empowered — you’re not alone, momma. 💕

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor and women’s health physical therapist, breaks down what diastasis recti (DR or DRA) really is, why it happens during pregnancy and postpartum, and why healing is so much more than avoiding crunches or doing endless kegel...

Are you pregnant and wondering how to best prepare your body for labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery? You’re not alone! So many moms-to-be feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do in these final weeks. The good news is: you can prepare — and the right strategies can make birth smoother, reduce tearing, and help you feel confident in your body.

In this empowering episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree ...

Are you pregnant and wondering if your favorite workouts are still safe? Or maybe you’ve heard conflicting advice about what you can and can’t do during pregnancy — and it’s left you feeling confused, cautious, or even scared to move at all.

The truth is: you don’t have to stop exercising during pregnancy — you just need to make smart modifications. 💪✨

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, I’m breaking down the best pr...

Are you pregnant and feeling unsure about how to exercise safely without putting yourself — or your baby — at risk? Maybe you’ve heard conflicting advice like “just keep doing what you were doing” or “only walk and stretch” and now you’re stuck wondering what’s actually safe.

In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about prenatal fitness so you can move with confidence, stay s...

It’s officially back-to-school season — and if your calendar is already filling up with snacks, soccer, drop-offs and appointments… this episode is your reminder:

✨ You still get to be a priority. ✨ Your healing doesn’t have to wait. ✨ You’re allowed to take up space on your own calendar.

In this episode, Dr. Desiree shares a soul-nourishing (but practical) roadmap for creating nervous-system-safe structure this fall — and why ge...

If you’ve been feeling tense, tight, or just… disconnected from your body — this episode is your invitation to literally come back down to Earth 🌍

Dr. Desiree dives into the beautiful science + somatic wisdom of grounding — the practice of reconnecting to the Earth through skin contact (like walking barefoot or laying in the grass). You’ll learn how this simple, free tool can completely shift your nervous system, reduce symptoms l...

Doing “all the right things” but still feel off in your body? This episode dives into the missing links. You’ll learn why symptoms persist even after movement — and what deeper healing layers might be calling for your attention. Bodywork like Fascial mobilization and other manual/soft tissues strategies are many times thought of as a luxury and not a necessity for healing. Which may be causing alot of your symptoms!

What You’ll L...

Feeling lazy? Or like you don't ever have enough energy? 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 ...

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 p...

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 disconnect...

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. (Even with some exercises… yes you don’t have to wait 6 weeks to move your body.) These exercises are gentle and intentional

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 ...