Holistically Well

By Dr. Kayla Borchers

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Episodes: 65

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Welcome to the Holistically Well Podcast, the place where women find the tools, support, and confidence to thrive in every season of womanhood—before, during, and after pregnancy. Hosted by Dr. Kayla Borchers, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Specialist, and mama of three, this podcast blends science-backed strategies with a holistic approach to help you feel strong, supported, and connected to your body. As a pre/postnatal corrective exercise specialist and integrative dry needling expert, Dr. Kayla has worked with hundreds of women to address pain, restore strength, and heal from the inside out. Her signature approach combines exercise science, functional movement, pelvic health expertise, and practical tools for nourishment, rest, and stress management. Whether you're planning for pregnancy, navigating the challenges of postpartum, or striving to feel confident in your body at any stage of life, this podcast is here to guide you. What You'll Learn Here: +Holistic strategies to heal and strengthen your deep core and pelvic floor. +How to navigate common challenges like back pain, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, or urinary leakage—without overwhelm. +Realistic movement and exercise routines to feel stronger, reduce pain, and support your lifestyle goals. +Tips for managing stress, optimizing rest, and creating sustainable habits that prioritize YOU. +Evidence-based conversations around women's health topics that are often overlooked in traditional care. Dr. Kayla breaks down the science and simplifies complex topics so you can take actionable steps toward lasting change. Each episode combines expert insights, personal stories, and practical tools you can implement right away—whether you're recovering postpartum, chasing your toddlers, preparing for birth, or simply working to feel your best. You don't need to live with discomfort, confusion, or frustration about your body. The Holistically Well Podcast will empower you with the knowledge and strategies you need to move out of pain, embrace your strength, and live with ease. Because every woman deserves to feel strong, supported, and whole—through every season of life. Tune in weekly, and let's build a future where women's health is prioritized, celebrated, and fully supported. Connect With Dr. Kayla: Instagram @DrKaylaBorchers Website: www.drkaylaborchers.com

Episode Date
64 | GBS, Home Birth Transfers, and Fetal Monitoring: What the Data Really Says with Dr. Stuart Fischbein of Birthing Instincts
Jun 30, 2026
63 | Smart Swaps, Not Fear: How We Prioritize What Goes In, On & Around Our Bodies
Jun 23, 2026
62 | Rooted Well: Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World
Jun 16, 2026
61 | Reclaiming Women's Health: A Bioethical & Integrated Approach to Sex Education with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio
Jun 09, 2026
60 | Q&A With Dr. Kayla: Do You Actually Need Supplements?
Jun 02, 2026
59 | The Female Athlete Gap: Hormones, Pelvic Floor & Injury Risk Explained
May 26, 2026
58| Rooted Well: What I Wish Every 20-Something Knew About Fertility
May 19, 2026
57 | Why Suppressing Ovulation Isn't Health Care: PCOS, Fertility & Root-Cause Healing
May 12, 2026
56 | Q&A with Dr. Kayla: What Does My Breastfeeding Day Actually Look Like?
May 05, 2026
55 | Postpartum Running & Leakage: Why It Happens + How to Fix It
Apr 28, 2026
54 | Rooted Well: Start Your Morning with This Simple Shift
Apr 21, 2026
53 | Integrative Fertility Care: Acupuncture, Nervous System Regulation, and Hormone Health
Apr 14, 2026
52 | What's Changing in Year Two of the Holistically Well Podcast (And Why It Matters)
Apr 07, 2026
51 | Cycle Literacy in Your 20s: How to Track Ovulation, Regulate Irregular Periods, and Protect Your Future Fertility
Mar 31, 2026
50 | Why Kegels Aren't Enough: The Truth About Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Health
Mar 24, 2026
49 | ​​Nourishing from the Inside Out: Why Organ Meats Are the Missing Link in Modern Nutrition — with James Barry
Mar 17, 2026
48 | Postpartum Hormone Balance: Food First, Supplements Second (What You Actually Need After Birth)
Mar 10, 2026
47 | Building a Career that Honors Motherhood — with Britt Ramsey
Mar 03, 2026
46 | When and How to Start Strength Training Postpartum (Weeks 5–8)
Feb 24, 2026
45 | Preparing for a VBAC: What Every Woman Should Know About Birth After Cesarean
Feb 17, 2026
44 | Pelvic Floor Symptoms After Birth: What's Normal vs. What's Not
Feb 10, 2026
43 | Creating a Nurturing Environment as You Welcome Baby — A Conversation with a Postpartum Doula
Feb 03, 2026
42 | Holistic Postpartum Recovery: How to Support Your Body in the First 4 Weeks After Birth
Jan 27, 2026
41 | Restorative Fertility Care: What Every Woman Should Know About NAPRO
Jan 20, 2026
40 | A Peaceful Home Water Birth: The Story of Welcoming Our Fourth Baby
Jan 13, 2026
39 | Rituals Over Routines: Finding Time for Wellness as a Mother with Erika Dellatore Karl
Jan 06, 2026
38 | 2025 Recap: What This Year Taught Me About Health, Motherhood & Trusting the Process
Dec 30, 2025
37 | Holy, Not Hectic: Intentional Motherhood at Christmastime with Wandherwild
Dec 23, 2025
36 | Thriving in the Third Trimester — How I'm Moving, Fueling & Preparing for Birth (Baby #4 Edition)
Dec 16, 2025
35 | PMS & Painful Periods: Root Causes, Relief Strategies, and What Your Doctor May Be Missing (with Women's Health RN Ginny Noce)
Dec 09, 2025
34 | Why I Switched my Care Team at 27 weeks of Pregnancy: Birth Center to Homebirth Story
Dec 02, 2025
33 | Hidden Infertility Triggers: How Mold Exposure Disrupts Hormones and Blocks Fertility
Nov 25, 2025
32 | Expert Second Trimester Exercise Planning from a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Nov 18, 2025
31 | Menopause Doesn't Have to Mean Struggle: Tools to Feel Strong & Supported with Adele Johnston
Nov 11, 2025
30 | Holistic Gestational Diabetes Screening: Why I Chose a Glucose Monitor Instead of the Glucola Test
Nov 04, 2025
29 | How Food Impacts Recovery, Mood & Milk Supply in the Fourth Trimester (with Dietician Lindsay)
Oct 28, 2025
28 | Why Kegels Aren't The Answer: Training Your Pelvic Floor Smarter in Pregnancy
Oct 21, 2025
27 | Healing Acne & Nourishing Skin: The Holistic Esthetician's Guide (with Breanna Atwood of Willow + Boone)
Oct 14, 2025
26 | How to Prevent Vulvar Varicose Veins in Pregnancy with a Pelvic Floor PT
Oct 07, 2025
25 | Coming Off Birth Control Naturally: How to Support Your Hormones, Cycle & Fertility (with Taylor of She's in Sync)
Sep 30, 2025
24 | Can You Exercise on Your Back During Pregnancy? Let's Debunk the Supine Myth.
Sep 23, 2025
23 | Choosing Health Over Convenience: One Family's Story of Olive Oil, Entrepreneurship & Root-Cause Living with Mia of MASA Chips
Sep 16, 2025
22 | How to Increase Progesterone Naturally: A Hormone-Safe Approach
Sep 09, 2025
21 | How to Lose Fat Without Damaging Your Hormones: When, Why & How to Do Weight Loss Right for Women's Health
Sep 02, 2025
20 | Underfueled & Leaking? How Low Energy Availability Impacts the Pelvic Floor & Urinary Incontinence in Female Athletes
Aug 26, 2025
19 | Informed Decision Making on a Labor & Delivery Unit: How to have the Birth you Desire in a Hospital Setting or Birth Center (with Cassie Subler, RN + Doula)
Aug 19, 2025
18 | Menopause Wellness Shifts: How to Support Your Hormones, Muscles & Metabolism as You Age
Aug 12, 2025
17 | The Hidden Truth About Botox: Risks, History & Natural Alternatives (with Megan McCue)
Aug 05, 2025
16 | My Pregnancy Wellness Routine: Top 10 Products + Rituals Every Expecting Mom Should Know
Jul 29, 2025
15 | Can You Ovulate While Breastfeeding? Understanding Postpartum Fertility & Your Cycle
Jul 22, 2025
14 | How a PT Recommends Exercising in the First Trimester: Core, Pelvic Floor & Whole-Body Support
Jul 15, 2025
13 | Faith-Based Nutrition: Rebuilding Hormones, Energy & Your Relationship with Food (with Flor of The Catholic Nutritionist)
Jul 08, 2025
12 | Pregnant and Traveling with Littles: Our Real-Life Yosemite, Sequoia & Big Sur Adventure Guide
Jul 01, 2025
11 | Navigating PCOS and Blood Sugar Balance (with Ginny Noce)
Jun 24, 2025
10 | From Preconception to Pregnant: First Trimester Foundational Support for You & Baby
Jun 17, 2025
9 | Raising Holistically Well Kids: Perspective Shifts in Motherhood
Jun 10, 2025
8 | MTHFR, Methylation & Your Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know
Jun 03, 2025
7 | The Most Fertility-Friendly Workout Routine? Let's Talk About It.
May 27, 2025
6 | When Should You See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?
May 20, 2025
5 | The Nervous System-Fertility Connection No One Talks About
May 13, 2025
4 | Healthy Hormone Swaps for Your Home — Everyday Detox for Everyday Women
May 06, 2025
3 | Fuel to Flourish — Nourishment for Optimal Conception Health
Apr 29, 2025
2 | "Common, But Not Normal" – Signs Your Cycle Might Be Affecting Fertility
Apr 22, 2025
1 | The Story Behind Holistically Well – My Journey to Root Cause Women's Health
Apr 15, 2025
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