109- The Body Check// A Sacred Scan For Realignment and Connection

109- The Body Check// A Sacred Scan For Realignment and Connection

Author: Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Strong and Fit Momma July 3, 2025 Duration: 14:09
Your body talks. The question is — do you know how to listen? In this episode, I teach you the #1 practice I give every client: the Body Check — a quick daily scan to reconnect with your posture, breath, and tension patterns so you can begin healing from the inside out. This isn’t a fix — it’s a foundation. Learn how to use your own awareness to unwind leaking, pain, and disconnection, and why softening is just as powerful as strengthening. What You’ll Learn: How to do the 3-part Body Check and why it matters How posture, breath and tension influence leaking and pelvic pain Why this tool is more effective than most “core exercises” How to use your awareness to start feeling safe again Where to go next for full-body healing inside my app or programs   Resources Mentioned: 🌀 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app 💖 Join RESTORE for your 12-week guided healing ✨ Explore The Empowered Core for 6 months of deep support Let’s Stay Connected: 💫 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  💖 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 in the loop: IG: @the_balanced_momtality FB: @thebalancedmomtality Web: www.balancedmomtality.com 🌟 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 🎧 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!   Keywords: posture and pelvic floor, breathwork for leaking, body awareness practice, pelvic floor app, somatic healing women, core healing

There's a lot of noise out there about "bouncing back" after having a baby, often centered on intense workouts and restrictive diets. Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels cuts through that clutter with a different, more sustainable approach. Hosted by Dr. Desiree Cassell, a pelvic floor physical therapist and women's health specialist, this podcast is a resource for mothers at any stage-whether you're preparing for birth, navigating the early postpartum months, or years beyond and still dealing with the lingering effects of pregnancy. The conversations here move far beyond basic Kegel exercises, diving into practical core rehabilitation, nervous system regulation, and holistic self-care strategies that fit into a real, busy life. You'll hear about functional movements that build strength without fear, ways to prepare your body for labor with confidence, and compassionate guidance for the long journey of postpartum recovery. Dr. Cassell brings her professional expertise and personal experience as a strong and fit momma to every episode, offering actionable advice that prioritizes feeling capable and healthy over adhering to punishing routines. This is a space where the complexities of the female body are honored, not rushed, providing a sense of community and grounded knowledge for anyone looking to heal and thrive through motherhood.
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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