158- Why Your Pelvic Floor Rehab Isn’t Working (Yet)// The Missing Foundations You’re Skipping

Are you doing all the right things — kegels, workouts, even PT — but still dealing with leaking, pressure, or pain? You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this powerful episode of the Pelvic Floor, Core & More podcast, Dr. Des breaks down why your pelvic floor rehab might not be working yet — and what foundational pieces most women skip that make all the difference in healing. Whether you're postpartum, navigating prolapse, or just feel disconnected from your core, this is your permission slip to slow down, reconnect, and rebuild your body from the inside out. 🔍 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why strengthening alone won’t fix pelvic floor dysfunction The missing link between your breath and your pelvic floor How posture and pressure management affect healing What your body boundaries are — and how to listen to them The real reason kegels might not be helping (and what to do instead) The power of nervous system regulation in pelvic healing 💛 You’ll Walk Away With: A better understanding of why you feel stuck in your rehab journey Simple ways to reconnect with your body’s foundations A clear path to move forward with more confidence and clarity Want to Get a Jump Start on These Foundations, with Lessons, Exercises & Support?! Join the FREE 5 Day Pelvic Reset Challenge ASAP (1/12/26-1/16/26) 🎁 This is your chance to feel supported, strong, and finally in tune with your body. 🌀 Sign up here: https://pelvic-floor-reset-challenge.gr-site.com/ Ready to feel strong again — for real? Let’s reset.   🔁 Ready For More Guidance? Check Out 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!!  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, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - Download PCM App iTunes: https: