Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous System Regulation, and Holistic Self-Care for Moms

What if the pain in your knees, hips, or even pelvic floor… starts at your feet? 👣 In this empowering episode, Dr. Desiree sits down with Dr. Bob, The Sports Doc — an expert in orthotics, biomechanics, and sports performance — to talk about one of the most underestimated tools in women's wellness: custom orthotics.

Hall of Fame Inductee, Dr. Bob Weil, DPM, is a long time Sports Podiatrist having treated many of the world’s best a...

In this heart-to-heart episode, Dr. Desiree Cassell shares a gentle and grounding message for the woman who feels stretched thin this season. If you’ve spent the year doing all the things — caregiving, working, running a household, or healing your body — and still feel behind, this one’s for you.

We talk about why your symptoms might flare during the holidays (hello stress, pressure, and tension), and how to shift into a slower, so...

If you’ve been told to “just do crunches” or “engage your abs” to get a stronger core and/or pelvic floor, this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Desiree is breaking down exactly what creates real core and pelvic floor strength — and it’s not what you’ve seen on Instagram. We’ll explore why traditional ab exercises might be making things worse, how to build strength from the inside out, and what movements you actually need to feel ...

If you're doing "all the things" — kegels, breathwork, core workouts, even YouTube rehab videos — and still struggling with pelvic floor symptoms, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to figure it out alone.

In this episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, Dr. Desiree Cassell, Pelvic Health PT and creator of the RESTORE program, walks you through the most common signs it's time to seek out professional p...

In this festive and empowering episode, Dr. Des unwraps her top pelvic health gift picks that actually support your core healing, confidence, and connection — whether you’re shopping for yourself or the fellow powerhouse women in your life.

We’re talking about stocking stuffers and holiday must-haves that go beyond the fluff — tools that help you feel stronger, safer, and more supported in your body. If you're tired of guessing wha...

Are you putting off the very things that could help you feel strong, connected, and pain-free in your body?

In this episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, Dr. Desiree gets real about why we procrastinate our healing, how it affects our pelvic floor and core progress, and what to do about it.

Whether you’ve been telling yourself, “I’ll start when life slows down,” or feeling stuck in perfectionism, this episode will h...

 In this cozy but truth-dropping episode, Dr. Desiree dives into the real reasons holiday stress can sabotage your pelvic floor and core healing — and what to do about it. Whether you’re navigating endless social events, indulging in sweets, or skipping your breathwork during the holidays… this one’s for you, babe.

You’ll learn how to enjoy the season without falling off track, how your nervous system and nutrition work together fo...

Do you carry the weight of the world in your shoulders? Tension, tightness, poor posture, and pain in the upper body can ripple all the way down to your core and pelvic floor. In today’s episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we continue the Restore Your Joints series by focusing on the shoulder joint and upper body — and why restoring this area is CRUCIAL for full-body strength, stability, and pelvic floor support.

You'll learn...

What if the way you speak to and think about your body is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In today’s episode of the Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, we’re talking about the healing power of your thoughts. This mind-body connection is crucial. Your body isn’t broken — it's listening. Whether you’re navigating pelvic floor issues, core weakness, pain, or burnout… your internal dialogue matters.

This is your invitation to stop...

If you’re walking around with your shoulders hunched, neck tight, and feeling like your posture has totally collapsed… this episode is your invitation to breathe deeper, open your heart, and reconnect to your core — from the top down.

In this episode of the Restore Your Joints series, we’re diving into the mid and upper back and how it directly affects your pelvic floor, core stability, posture, and even how you breathe. This part ...

If you’ve ever skipped a workout because you “just didn’t know what to do” — this episode is for you.

We’re diving deep into the real reason so many women struggle with consistency when it comes to movement. Spoiler: it’s not laziness, lack of willpower, or needing more motivation. It’s decision fatigue, nervous system overload, and not having a plan that actually supports your body, energy, and goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn...

If your low back is always tight, your SI joint feels like it’s slipping or stuck, or you’re constantly clenching something just to hold yourself together... this episode is for you. 😵‍💫

In this episode of the Restore Your Joints series, Dr. Desiree breaks down the sneaky connection between SI joint dysfunction, low back pain, and your pelvic floor — and how to restore your core stability from the ground up.

You’ll learn what the...

In this special November episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More podcast, we’re slowing down… and breathing into the most powerful medicine for your nervous system, your pelvic floor, and your entire healing journey: gratitude.

This isn't the forced kind. This is the somatic, real, root-down kind of gratitude that helps your body feel safe enough to release, reconnect, and rise.

Whether you're navigating pelvic floor pressure,...

If you’ve ever done a million different hip stretches and gotten all the massages, but still having issues with hip tightness — Or had a pain (literally) in the butt that just wont go away…. this episode is for you. 👀

In today’s powerful conversation, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked causes of pelvic floor dysfunction: your hips. Yep — those tight, weak, underused (or overused!) hips might be at the root of your core...

Have you ever peed 3 times before leaving the house “just in case”? Or felt that sudden, overwhelming urge to go... even though you literally just went? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. Today we’re talking all things urge incontinence, overactive bladder, and how to restore your body’s connection to your bladder, your breath, and your pelvic floor.

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🌀 You’re doing the breathing. You’re doing the bracing. But your knees?

Still unstable, stiff, or sore? That’s not just a leg-day problem — it’s a pelvic floor one.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how your knees and pelvic floor are deeply connected, and why knee weakness or misalignment could be the real reason you’re still leaking, feeling pressure, or can’t feel strong — no matter how many kegels you’ve done.

💬 “Yo...

We all know that feeling — when your motivation disappears, your energy dips, and even the simplest tasks feel heavy. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just in a funk.

In this episode, Dr. Desiree dives into what’s really going on when you feel off, disconnected, or unmotivated — and how to get out of that stuck state without pushing or shaming yourself. You’ll learn how your nervous system, emotions, and energy are all co...

When it comes to pelvic floor healing, everyone’s talking about the core, the hips, and the breath… but almost no one is talking about your feet. 👣

In this episode, we’re taking your healing literally from the ground up. You’ll learn how your feet and ankles directly affect your pelvic floor, core, and posture — and why reconnecting to your foundation might just be the missing piece to your healing.

Whether you’re dealing with lea...

If you’ve ever been told to “just strengthen your core” for back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, or leaking , this episode is your wake-up call.

Because here’s the truth → your core doesn’t work alone. It’s part of a powerful kinetic chain: your feet, hips, ribs, shoulders, and everything in between, all working together to create strength, stability, and balance.

When one piece of that chain isn’t functioning properly, your entire...