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

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 rou ...
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Hey Momma! You have made it to the third trimester and hopefully you caught Part 1 of this Epsiode last week and have been staying active and comfortable up to this point by listening to the first and second trimester episodes. This trimester is when things can become increasingly uncomfortable and achey as belly and baby grow. You are probably fee…
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Hey Momma! You have made it to the third trimester and hopefully you have been staying active and comfortable up to this point by listening to the first and second trimester episodes. This trimester is when things can become increasingly uncomfortable and achey as belly and baby grow. You are probably feeling anxious and excited about labor being j…
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Hey Love! I can’t believe it has been ONE YEAR of talking in your ear about your pelvic floor, core and more! The podcast has been such a fun and unexpected passion project that I have enjoyed pouring into this last year in order to bring women everywhere this crucial information about our bodies. Talking freely and opening about taboo topics like …
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Hey Momma! Strength training can seem like such a scary and intense type of exercise when you are pregnant, but I am here to tell you how amazing it is for you and why you especially need it during pregnancy! In the second trimester you are hopefully getting some energy back but are also starting to grow that baby bump, which can begin to bring on …
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Hey Love! This is an update on my own health journey with pelvic pain from Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, which I am learning is now termed Pelvic Venous Disorder or PeVD. Signs and Symptoms of PeVD can be misleading as it mimics many other conditions like interstitial cystitis, vaginismus, constipation, endometriosis, cysts, prolapse and more. Pelvic…
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Hey Mom Friend! I know there are soo many feelings and questions during pregnancy, especially around activity and what “safe” exercises during pregnancy even are. Our time and energy in the first trimester is limited and it can feel so overwhelming navigating the prenatal world and changing body. You want to make sure your time and especially your …
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Hey Friend! Are you tired of not having enough time to exercise or workout and wish there was a way to get in quick exercises that actually are going to make a difference and help you reach your goals?! Micro-fitness, Micro-workouts or the term “Exercise Snacks”, has started to become increasingly popular as we are a society with a full agenda. Esp…
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Hey Love, This is the end of the series on pain with intercourse or Dyspareunia and inside this weeks episode I switch it up and let you all in on my own personal journey with pelvic pain. Dyspareunia is a common condition especially women who are postpartum, had tearing/scarring, have history of pelvic/abdominal procedures, have a history of traum…
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Hey Love! Today on the show I have special guest Cat Fite, who is a certified sex and couples therapist and also a local therapist in Los Alamos, New Mexico. We are diving into the mental aspects that affect Dyspareunia and pain with intercourse, everything from pain, trauma and libido! She gives great insight on how sex therapy can help improve yo…
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Hey Girl! If the thought of being intimate makes you cringe because you haven’t been able to enjoy intimacy, then this episode is for you! This month, because of Valentines Day, I am diving into all things Dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse. This is a common condition especially women who are postpartum, had tearing/scarring, have history of pel…
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Hey Girl! Valentines Day is right around the corner and so I decided to chat about all things intimacy, sex and pleasure and how pelvic pain can impact all of those areas! If the thought of being intimate makes you cringe because you haven’t been able to enjoy intimacy, then this episode is for you! I am diving into a condition I treat regularly ca…
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Hey Girl! As you navigate your healing and fitness journey it can feel overwhelming and hard to know if you are focusing on what you are supposed to. So I created a Restore your core check list that will guide you through the steps that you need to take when working on recovery and healing. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum and just had a baby, …
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Hey Love! While diving into goal making and creating an action plan this last couple weeks (check out the past couple week’s episodes if you haven’t), I talked about creating value based goals and trying not to focus on goals that can set you up for failure. Goals like “No sugar”or weight loss goals can take away from you WHY. WHY do you want to re…
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Hey Momma! Are you feeling motivated and excited as we enter the New Year?! Ready and clear on what and where you want to spend your time and what goals you want to work towards? OR maybe you feel overwhelmed and hopeless at even the idea of goal making because you haven’t been able to be consistent enough in the past to actual accomplish the goals…
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Hey Friend! Happy New year! I can’t believe it is already 2024 and it’s the most obnoxious time of year.. Jk…kinda! Everyone is making goals and resolutions and most are going to fall off the wagon in a month or two. But I am here to help so that doesn’t have to be you! I know you have the best intentions to grow this year as a woman, a mom, a wife…
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Hey Love! The Holidays are already over, but we are still in the middle of winter break and the pressure is real. The pressure to all of a sudden be on top of all things in life when the New Year comes around is real. On top of the other real pressure to also be a bum on the couch and indulge on all the holiday treats that are still lying around th…
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Hey Girl! I hope you enjoyed the Stress Series and the last two weeks episodes with Integrative Herbalist Amy McKelvey! If you haven’t yet listened, do it now! This week's episode was inspired by my chat with her and how we as women need to know, appreciate and understand our bodies. We need to know pleasure and what feels good and what doesn’t. As…
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Hey Momma! This is the last week in the Stress Series on the podcast and we are finishing our chat with Integrative Herbalist and natural products consultant Amy McKelvey. In part 1 of this interview last week, we dove into her story and how she founded her amazing herbal supplement company Her Vital Way. As well as the benefits of using herbs and …
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Hey Momma! This is the last two week in the Stress Series on the podcast and so I have something new and special for you! Inside today’s episode I am chatting with Integrative Herbalist and natural products consultant, Amy McKelvey. She is also the CEO and founder of Her Vital Way, a practitioner recommended wellness brand that sells non-GMO, clini…
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Hey Momma! Have you been working on your sleep in nutrition? Right now we are in the middle of the Stress Series on the podcast, where I have talked about the major role that stress has in our bodies and in our pain and physical conditions. So far I have dived into sleep and nutrition with a ton of tools and strategies that you can use to optimize …
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Hey Lady! It’s the next episode in the “Stress Series” and this week I am breaking down some of the basics when it comes to nutrition and our diet and how our stress is impacted by our nutrition and also how our nutrition is impacted by our stress. When we’re stressed we typically eat poorly and add on the extra sweets and goodies this time of year…
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Hey Momma! Are you a good sleeper? Or are you waking up a lot, maybe because of pain or you have to pee? Sleep is the number one foundational piece to our health and is crucial for our overall health and managing our bodies stress and in turn, our pain and urgency symptoms. Last week’s episode broke down the reality of how much stress impacts and c…
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Hey Momma! Have you noticed your pelvic or back pain flare up after you worked so hard to get it to heal and go away? Maybe you notice you are going to the bathroom all the time again or maybe for the first time? Or you’re avoiding sex because it’s painful? Well it might not be because of something you did activity wise. There is a reason I see an …
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Hey Girl! Has your pelvic pain, leaking or trauma been causing you to avoid thinking about sex? Or even the thought of looking at your vagina makes you feel yuck? Maybe even saying it?! Then This episode is for you! As women and moms in today’s society there has always been a taboo culture around things in the pelvic girdle or even associated with …
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Hey girl! You are making the time to workout and strength train, but are you prioritizing the right exercises? It can be so overwhelming to try to create the right workout or fitness plan and our time is limited so we want to make sure we are getting the biggest bang for our buck! Whether it’s during pregnancy, postpartum or beyond, glute exercises…
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Hey girl! Are you tired of getting to the end of the day and feeling like you were stuck in the To-Do List and didn’t get your exercise in… again?! I have been there (as so many moms have) and I know you are wishing you could start being consistent and showing up for your health and fitness goals and actually accomplish them! If we keep waiting for…
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Hey Momma! Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant and wanting to make sure you are preparing your body and mind for labor and delivery? Birth can be alot on the body and on the mind, but if we prepare with the tips discussed inside this episode, we can set ourselves up for a better chance that we will be able to have that natural vaginal birt…
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Hey Friend! The seasons are changing, which means the days are getting shorter, the food is getting cozier and our energy might not be the same. This time of year can also be very busy, making it harder for us to get in movement as often and healthy home cooked meals. Mom life has us running all over the place and if we aren’t careful we can fall i…
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Hey Friend! Are you ready to add and prioritize strength training so that you can FEEL STRONG, CONFIDENT and PAIN FREE?!? Hopefully you checked out last week’s episode on ALL the amazing benefits of strength training (and if not I highly recommend it) and you are inspired and motivated to start picking up those weights and build that muscle! During…
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Hey Love! I know you want to FEEL STRONG, CONFIDENT and PAIN FREE as you move throughout life (pregnancy, postpartum, menopause) and you probably know exercise will help you with that, but did you know that strength training is really where you get the biggest bang for your buck?! Is the term strength training or weight lifting just a big “No” for …
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Hey Momma! Are You tired of feeling… well tired?! It seems like not having enough energy is something that most women, especially moms, can relate to. There is so much to keep up with and you not only want to be able to have the energy to keep up with it all but also have the energy stores and nutrients to be able to grow muscle and strength and he…
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Hey Love! Have you been wishing you could sneak in some strength training and core exercises without actually taking time to “exercise”?! OR wishing you could strengthen your core without doing annoying “core exercises”? It can be so hard for busy women, especially mommas with kids, to be able to take the time to workout and it can even add stress …
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Hey Momma, Have you been dealing with pain since you had your baby? Maybe its pelvic pain, back pain, c-section scar pain, hip pain, pain with sex or maybe even just a lot of postpartum anxiety or depression. Did your birthing experience not go as planned? Or is your birth story something you don't like to think about? Even if our birth goes "smoot…
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Hey Momma! Are you struggling to make time for exercise, or self care, or time for yourself at all?! Feeling overwhelmed like you can’t get out of the to-do list and then mom guilt when you finally have the desire to do anything for yourself?! Finding yourself in the daily grind of back-to-school and mom life, wishing you could reach that goal or l…
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Hey Momma, Do you leak or feel pelvic pressure during exercise or hard activities like squats or picking up something heavy like a toddler in a car seat or a full laundry basket? You might be holding your breath! And girl, that habit is one you need to STOP TODAY!! If you are pregnant or postpartum, you might be finding that you now leak when you j…
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Hey Friend, Have you ever wondered if there is anything you are doing that may be contributing to, or maybe even causing your pelvic floor symptoms?!? As we move throughout our lives we tend to pick up routines and habits, many of which might not be the best for our wellbeing. After working with thousands of women, I have noticed a few habits in pa…
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Hey Friend, I get alot of questions about taking insurance and what being a cash-based or out-of-network physical therapy clinic means for you and your plan of care. It can seem hard to invest in services that are covered by your insurance, but ultimately being cash- based means that YOU get a higher quality of care. Which means you get better fast…
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Hey Love, Last week we dove into what pelvic pain can look like…butt pain, pain with sitting, tailbone pain (coccydynia), pubic symphysis pain, SIJ pain, pain with intercourse (dyspareunia), vaginal pain, vulvodynia or vestibulodynia or even low back or hip pain stemming from the pelvic floor. As well as the many factors and systems that play a rol…
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Hey Friend! Are you suffering from pelvic pain?! This is a general term as pelvic pain can look like many things! You may be experiencing butt pain, pain with sitting, tailbone pain (coccydynia), pubic symphysis pain, SIJ pain, pain with intercourse (dyspareunia), vaginal pain, vulvodynia or vestibulodynia or even low back or hip pain stemming from…
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Hey friend! After a dream of a weekend at the Taylor Swift Concert and Water World with my family, I was dealing with some aches and pains as well as some mild constipation. After managing my own symptoms, like back and foot pain, with some of my favorite tips and tricks, I wanted to come on here and share them with you all so you can avoid falling…
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Hey friend! How is your summer going?! Have you been intentional with how you spend your time? What about your energy? Have you felt present, patient and playful? Or snappy, irritable and overwhelmed? Summer is a time for freedom to do whatever we (or your kids) want, which can seem so ideal. Until you are finding yourself in another rhythm of chao…
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Hey Momma! Postpartum or the fourth trimester, is such a whirlwind of emotions. Soaking up that new babe, adjusting to taking care of that new babe with little to no sleep, the hormone rollercoaster that is the fourth trimester and trying to also somehow take care of ourselves. Unfortunately there are not enough check ups on mom postpartum. Many wo…
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Hey momma! I know it can be so confusing trying to figure out what is recommended and what is safe when it comes to Fitness and Exercise during pregnancy. You want to stay active so you can be strong and comfortable throughout the pregnancy and delivery, but you want to make sure that you are not going to harm yourself, your baby or put your body a…
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Hey Friend! If you are pregnant or recently had a baby or have been experiencing any amount of urinary incontinence (leaking) or pelvic organ prolapse (heaviness), you have probably been told or heard about doing kegels to strengthen your pelvic floor. Unfortunately, while it is great that pelvic floor dysfunction is becoming more widely discussed,…
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Hey Love! Have you accepted certain symptoms like urinary incontinence (leaking), pelvic organ prolapse (pressure), urinary frequency or urgency because you were told it was “normal”? Especially during pregnancy or postpartum, we are fed these messages by not only family and friends, but our medical providers, that these symptoms are normal. Which …
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Hey Friend! Today we are talking more CORE! This time, mindful engagement! Do you know if your core is turning on or engaging WHEN or HOW it should?! Did you know that many of us engage our core in ways that increase pressure into our core system and down onto our pelvic floor? Increasing the risks of many common core and pelvic floor dysfunctions,…
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Hey Momma! Can you believe Summer Vacation is already here?! My kids just finished school and now I'm trying to wrap my brain around being in summer mode. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and I am excited for later nights around the fire pit, pool days, hiking, camping and lazy days. But when I think of last summer, I remember also feeling very ov…
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Hey friend! Have you had a hard time changing your habits? Tired of knowing all the things you need to change but just can’t for the life of you make those good habits stick or stop the bad ones? Being consistent with so many habits can be exhausting and overwhelming and cause many of us to fall off the wagon or fail. Time and time again, no matter…
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Hey Momma! Is your fear stopping you from working out or exercising while you're pregnant or postpartum? Are you wanting to maintain strength or stay healthy, but afraid that you may cause an injury or aggravate symptoms or worse harm your baby? You are not alone! So many mommas tell me that they want to be active and stay strong and healthy throug…
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Hi Friend! Spring has sprung, which for many of us can mean lots of sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose and unfortunately… more pelvic floor symptoms. Repetitive pressure in the core system during allergy season or cold and flu season, increases the load and demand of the pelvic floor and can cause issues like stress urinary incontinence (SUI), p…
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