118- Why You Still Feel Off — Even After Doing All the Exercises And What Body Work You Are Missing

118- Why You Still Feel Off — Even After Doing All the Exercises And What Body Work You Are Missing

Author: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Strong and Fit Momma August 4, 2025 Duration: 30:07
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 Learn: The difference between movement for performance and movement for healing Why fascia, breath, and emotional release are key to progress What happens when we force healing vs invite it How to stop pushing and start partnering with your body Real examples of embodied healing breakthroughs   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, fascia, manual therapy

Navigating motherhood brings immense joy alongside unique physical challenges that often go unspoken. Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels is a space where those conversations happen, guided by Dr. Desiree Cassell, a pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health specialist who is also a strong and fit mom herself. This podcast moves far beyond basic Kegel exercises, delving into the interconnected systems of the body that support a woman’s health through pregnancy, birth, and the many phases of postpartum life. You’ll find discussions on practical, functional core rehabilitation, preparing your body for birth with confidence, and navigating recovery with a focus on sustainable strength. Each episode integrates understanding of nervous system regulation and holistic self-care, recognizing that true wellness for moms is multifaceted. The aim is to provide actionable, evidence-based strategies that fit into a busy life, helping you move without fear of pain or dysfunction, and ultimately feel resilient in your own body. Tune in for a compassionate, expert-led dialogue that redefines postpartum care as a lifelong journey of healing and strength. This is the supportive resource you’ve been looking for, offering clarity and empowerment one episode at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous System Regulation, and Holistic Self-Care for Moms
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189- Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel Better in Rehab [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
Have you ever started doing the “right” exercises… only to feel more sore, more aware of symptoms, or more discouraged? It can be easy to assume something is wrong or that your program isn’t working — but that’s not alwa…
181- You’re Not Starting Over — You’re Starting From Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
If you’ve ever felt like you keep having to “start over” with your body, your workouts, or your healing… this episode is for you. So many women feel frustrated when symptoms come back, routines fall off, or progress does…