155- Rest, Reflect, & Restore // A Holiday Message for Every Woman Who’s Done ‘Too Much’ This Year

155- Rest, Reflect, & Restore // A Holiday Message for Every Woman Who’s Done ‘Too Much’ This Year

Author: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Strong and Fit Momma December 16, 2025 Duration: 22:20
In this heart-to-heart episode, Dr. Desiree Cassell shares a gentle and grounding message for the woman who feels stretched thin this season. If you’ve spent the year doing all the things — caregiving, working, running a household, or healing your body — and still feel behind, this one’s for you. We talk about why your symptoms might flare during the holidays (hello stress, pressure, and tension), and how to shift into a slower, softer rhythm that actually supports pelvic floor healing and core restoration. This is your invitation to stop waiting until January to feel good again — and to embrace your body, breath, and boundaries right now. No hustle. Just healing. And one big exhale. 🎁 Mentioned In This Episode: 💻 RESTORE Program — our 12-week self-paced core & pelvic floor healing experience is $497 through December 31 (final beta pricing — goes up to $997 in 2026!) 🎙️ Recent podcast episodes to binge during the break: Pelvic Floor Stocking Stuffers & Must-Have Tools The Strongest Core Exercises (That Aren’t Crunches) Holiday Nutrition Without Shame or Setbacks When to Stop DIYing and See a Pelvic Floor PT ✨ You’ll Learn: Why this season tends to trigger symptoms like leaking, pressure & pain The hidden toll of the holiday hustle on your nervous system The power of softening, not pushing How to start healing without adding more to your plate Simple grounding tips for breath, movement & core awareness ✨ You don’t need to start over in January. You deserve to feel connected, confident, and calm in your body — starting now. 🔁 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, mobili

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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181- You’re Not Starting Over — You’re Starting From Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
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