THE BALANCED MOMTALITY- Pelvic Floor/Core Rehab For The Pregnant and Postpartum Mom

By Dr. Desiree Cassell | Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Balanced and Fit Momma

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Women’s Health & Wellness* Prenatal Fitness *Postpartum Recovery *Pelvic Floor Exercises *Holistic Health *Whole Body Healing Are you a busy pregnant or postpartum (once postpartum always postpartum) mom that just wants to feel strong and healthy without the stress of having to revolve your life around your diet and exercise? Wanting functional and practical strategies to get in safe and effective exercises without fear of pain, prolapse or peeing your pants? All during your normal daily routines? Are you wanting to stay active and comfortable during your pregnancy, and avoid many of the common aches and pains? While also prepping and optimizing your mind and body for a beautiful birthing experience? Ready to feel confident navigating postpartum recovery, being in-tune to your body, it’s boundaries to activity and avoiding common issues like diastasis recti (DRA), prolapse, and urinary incontinence (leaking)? Hey Momma! I’m Dr. Desiree Cassell, a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in Women’s Health aka Pelvic Floor, a wife, mom of 3, foodie and lover of all things movement and mindfulness (bonus if it’s outdoors)! I can’t tell you how excited I am that you are here checking out The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness Podcast! During my first pregnancy I experienced all the typical issues like DRA, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and even hemorrhoids 😳. Only to be told “welcome to #momlife” by society and other moms in my life. So, like you, I accepted it as “normal”. Then, while working for my Doctor of Physical Therapy, I got pregnant with my second (still dealing with all the same issues and more 6 yrs later) and decided to put my new found knowledge to the test. YOU GUYS I was able to not only stop my urinary incontinence and prolapse from getting worse, I STOPPED LEAKING AND FEELING SYMPTOMS ALL TOGETHER! This is when my passion for educating, empowering and supporting other women and moms was born. I just knew I had to shout it from the rooftops that all those “common” symptoms ARE NOT NORMAL! You do not have to suffer and there IS HELP! Unfortunately, I brought all these issues up to my providers during my first pregnancy, only to be brushed off and told to do kegels and exercise. With that advice, I kegeld my life away and took a Pilates class postpartum that actually turned my DRA into an umbilical hernia and caused pain with intercourse because kegels were actually the opposite of what my pelvic floor needed (more on that inside the podcast 😉). Inside this podcast you will learn all about the pelvic floor and core system, common dysfunctions within the system during pregnancy and postpartum (and in general), how to connect and be aware of your body’s limits and how to SAFELY push those limits so you can be the strong, confident, and happy balanced momma you and your family deserve! Now let’s get you out of those pads and back to jumping on the trampoline with your kids and enjoying movement again! Put those airpods in, grab your water, roll out your mat and let’s connect! Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com Connect or Inquiries About Wellness Consults> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com Community> Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality

Episode Date
58- Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP Basics to Understand to Prevent Progression and Feel Confident and Strong Throughout Activity and Exercise
May 17, 2024
57-The 3P’s and ABC’s: The Body's Boundaries Checklist// Know When To Modify Your Exercises During Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery and Beyond
May 10, 2024
56- How To Make Cleaning A Pelvic Floor/Core Exercise and Avoid Pain for Busy Moms// Progressing Into Activity Post-op or Postpartum
May 03, 2024
55- 5 Quick Tips to Stop Leaking When You Sneeze// Don't Let Allergies Control Your Pelvic Floor
Apr 26, 2024
54- Prenatal Fitness in the Third Trimester Part 2// Perineal Massage and Preparing Your Mind and Body For Birth
Apr 17, 2024
53- Prenatal Fitness in The Third Trimester (Part1 of 2)// Pelvic Openers and Preparing Your Mind and Body For Birth
Apr 12, 2024
52- The Importance of Community and Support As A Mom Living a Balanced Intentional Life// One Year Anniversary of The Balanced Momtality Podcast
Apr 05, 2024
51- Prenatal Fitness in the Second Trimester// Why and How Strength Training Will Keep You Strong and Comfortable During Pregnancy
Mar 29, 2024
50- A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Venous Disorder or Pelvic Congestion Syndrome//An Update on My Journey with Pelvic Pain
Mar 21, 2024
49- Prenatal Fitness In The First Trimester// Pelvic Floor and Core Basics to Have a Safe and Active Pregnancy
Mar 13, 2024
48- Micro Fitness// Quick Easy Workouts For The Busy Mom
Mar 08, 2024
47- My Journey With Pelvic Pain// Pelvic Congestion Syndrome- A Case Study
Feb 28, 2024
46- Dyspareunia// What Sex Is Worth Wanting For You? Reduce Pain and Improve Pleasure- Interview with Sex Therapist Cat Fite
Feb 22, 2024
45- Dyspareunia// Tips and Tools to Improve Pleasure and Stop Pain During Sex
Feb 15, 2024
44- Don't Let Pain During Sex Keep You From Enjoying Intimacy This Valentines Day// What Is Dyspareunia and What Could Be Causing It
Feb 07, 2024
43- Restore Your Core Check List// Know The Steps To a Strong Pelvic Floor
Feb 02, 2024
42- Ditch This Tool That May Be Sabotaging Your Health and Wellness Goals As You Navigate The New Year
Jan 24, 2024
41- This Mindset Shift Is The Key To Consistency and Showing Up To Reach Your Goals in 2024
Jan 17, 2024
40- Reflecting On 2023 So You Can Be Intentional with Your Time in 2024 and Crush Your Goals as a Busy Mom
Jan 11, 2024
39- Adjusting Expectations So You Can Stay On Track Through Winter Break
Jan 04, 2024
38- Benefits of the Big O//Give Yourself the Gift of Connection and Pleasure This Holiday Season Without Shame or Guilt
Dec 28, 2023
37- Stress Management Series// The Best Herbal Supplements to Reduce Stress, Pelvic Pain, UTI’s, IBS and More with Integrative Herbalist Amy McKelvey Part 2
Dec 20, 2023
36- Stress Management Series// Benefits of Herbs and Nature on Reducing Stress and Finding the Root Cause of Your Pelvic Issues- Interview with Integrative Herbalist Amy McKelvey Part 1
Dec 14, 2023
35- Stress Management Series// Best Types of Exercise and Movement to Manage Your Stress, Pain and Pelvic Floor
Dec 08, 2023
34- Stress Management Series// Nutrition Is Key in Managing Anxiety, Overwhelm and Pelvic Pain Flare Ups
Nov 30, 2023
33- Stress Management Series// Improve Your Sleep To Improve Pain, Urgency and Stress
Nov 22, 2023
32- Manage Pain Flare Ups By Managing Your Stress This Holiday Season
Nov 17, 2023
31- Reconnect to Heal and Prevent Pelvic Pain and Leaking
Nov 08, 2023
30- Build Your Butt// 4 Best Glute Exercises for Pelvic and Whole Body Health
Nov 01, 2023
29- Systemize Your Fitness Routine// Workouts Made Easy
Oct 25, 2023
28- Birth Prep- 5 Tips For An Optimal Labor And Delivery
Oct 18, 2023
27- Don’t Fall Into Bad Habits- 3 Areas To Focus On To Avoid Pelvic Pain Flare Ups
Oct 11, 2023
26- How To Strength Train Safely and Optimally as a Women for Beginners and Advanced Weight Lifters for a Strong Pelvic Floor and Core
Oct 04, 2023
25- Why Strength Training for Women Is a Must To Feel Confident, Strong & Pain Free
Sep 27, 2023
24- 3 Nutrition Tips to Boost Your Energy & Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Beyond
Sep 21, 2023
23- Strengthen Your Core Without “Exercise” and Why EVERY Exercise You Do Should Be a Core Exercise
Sep 13, 2023
22- Birth, Trauma, Pain- How Trauma Shows Up In The Body & How To Heal
Sep 07, 2023
21- Mom Guilt Stopping You From Exercising or Making Time For Yourself? How I Overcame That and How to Balance It All
Aug 28, 2023
20- Stop Holding Your Breath- How To Breath During Exercise Or Effort To Stop Leaking Or Pressure
Aug 21, 2023
19- 5 Bad Habits Hurting Your Pelvic Floor- Are You Causing Your Pelvic Pain or Urgency?
Aug 14, 2023
18- Cash Based or Out-Of-Network Providers- Why I Do It & How It Can Help You Reach Your Goals Faster
Aug 07, 2023
17- Pelvic Pain- 5 Tips For Healing Your Pelvic Floor Today!
Jul 31, 2023
16- Pelvic Pain- What Is It & Why Is It Such A Pain In The Butt
Jul 24, 2023
15- Manage Pain, Constipation & Staying On Track During Vacation
Jul 17, 2023
14- Summer Check In- Feeling Overwhelmed? What’s Contributing To Your Stress and How to Be Intentional This Summer
Jul 10, 2023
13- Early Postpartum Recovery- Begin Restoring Your Core After Birth Day 1
Jul 03, 2023
12- Prenatal Fitness- 4 Types of Exercises You Should Be Doing For an Active & Comfortable Pregnancy
Jun 26, 2023
11- To Kegel Or Not To Kegel- What Is a Kegel, Is It Good For Your Pelvic Floor & Should You Be Doing Them To Restore Your Core?
Jun 19, 2023
10- Leaking, Pain, Pressure... Is It Normal During Pregnancy, Postpartum, or Ever?
Jun 12, 2023
09- Is Your Core Engaging WHEN & HOW It Should?! Why Mindful Engagement Is Key To A Functional & Strong Core!
Jun 05, 2023
08-Living Intentionally This Summer- Balance Exercise, Work, Family Time & House Management Without The Overwhelm
May 29, 2023
07- 5 Ways To Make Exercise A Habit & Atomic Habits Book Review
May 22, 2023
06-Guidelines for Safe Exercise During Pregnancy & Postpartum- Listening to The Body’s Boundaries to Avoid Pelvic Dysfunction or Injury
May 15, 2023
05- HELP! I Pee When I Sneeze! Allergies Making Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms Worse?! A Few Tips To Stop Leaking Today!
May 08, 2023
04- Is Your Posture Making Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms Worse?
May 01, 2023
03- Breathing- Why It’s The Key To RESTORE YOUR CORE and 2 Ways To Make Sure Your Doing It Right
Apr 22, 2023
02- Pelvic Floor 101- What is it? How Does it work? What Does Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Look Like? What Can You Do To Restore and Heal Your Pelvic Floor Today!
Apr 22, 2023
01- How I Stopped Peeing My Pants While I Was Pregnant & What You Can Do Today To Heal and Restore Your Pelvic Floor and Core!
Apr 22, 2023
Welcome To The Balanced Momtality Podcast Trailer/Teaser
Apr 13, 2023