176- What My Body Taught Me About Strength, Healing & Balance In The Last 35 Yrs (Birthday Reflections)

This week’s episode is a little different. As I celebrate another trip around the sun, I’m taking a moment to reflect on some of the biggest lessons my body, my patients, and my life have taught me about strength, healing, motherhood, and learning to actually listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us. Over the years — through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, injuries, PeVD, stress, rebuilding strength, and helping hundreds of women navigate their own pelvic health journeys — I’ve realized that the way we’re taught to approach our bodies often leads us further away from healing instead of closer to it. In this episode I share several of the most important lessons I’ve learned about healing and health and wellness. And I wanted to share them with you today so that you can hopefully learn them sooner than me. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your body, disconnected from it, or unsure how to move forward with strength and confidence again, this conversation is for you. These lessons are also the foundation of the work I teach inside RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App, where women learn how to rebuild strength, reduce symptoms like leaking or pelvic pressure, and reconnect with their bodies in a sustainable way. And as my birthday gift TO YOU, I am GIVING AWAY A FREE Scholarship inside RESTORE! Listen to the podcast episode to learn how you can enter to win now! Or take advantage of my March Madness Bday SALE with $500 OFF RESTORE at the link below!  https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/86181d29-9811-4a33-80df-a82de21fa8fe Want a Guided Healing and Rehab Program to Help You Reconnect and RESTORE? If you’re ready to rebuild your core and pelvic floor with a structured, step-by-step plan, check out RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App. Inside RESTORE you’ll learn how to: ✔ release tension and improve mobility ✔ reconnect breath and pelvic floor coordination ✔ strengthen your core safely ✔ progress back to lifting, running, and higher-impact activities All with guided lessons, workouts, and support from a pelvic floor physical therapist. 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!!  JOIN NOW AND SAVE $500!! https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/86181d29-9811-4a33-80df-a82de21fa8fe 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://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 Or Access Inside the web Browser: https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/  🎧 Don’t forget to