Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous Sys

215- The Pelvic Floor Habits You Don't Even Realize You Have // How Your Patterns Impact Your Healing and Symptoms

Do you ever catch yourself holding your breath when you're concentrating? Clenching your butt while driving? Sucking in your stomach without even realizing it? And then t

214- Is That Pelvic Pressure Normal? // What Heaviness During Exercise Might Mean

Have you ever felt heaviness, fullness, or pressure in your pelvis during a workout, after being on your feet all day, or while lifting something heavy? And immediately w

213- I Understand It…But How Do I Actually FEEL Connection to my Pelvic Floor and Body? // Let’s Reconnect Together

You understand that your breath, core, pelvic floor, pressure, and movement are connected. But can you actually FEEL what's happening in your own body? In this episode, D

212- Healing Beyond Kegels Is HERE // Why I Created This Free Masterclass

Healing Beyond Kegels is officially LIVE! 🎉 But why did Dr. Des create another pelvic floor resource when there's already SO much information out there? Because more inf

211- Your Leaking, But What If Your Pelvic Floor Isn’t Actually the Whole Problem?

You leak? Must be your pelvic floor. Your back hurts? Must be your back. Your hip hurts? Work on your hip. Your core feels weak? Better do some abs. But what if we've

210- Your Doctor Said You Need to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor…But Do You?

“You just need to strengthen your pelvic floor.” Maybe you've heard this from a doctor, a friend, a trainer—or good ol' Google. 😂 You're leaking? Do Kegels. Feeling pr

209- 5 Things Your Body Is Trying to Tell You (And How to Start Listening)

“Listen to your body.” Okay…sounds great. But what the heck are you actually supposed to be listening FOR? 😂 We hear phrases like “listen to your body,” “connect with y

208- Connected Through Menopause Ep 2: Why Am I Suddenly Leaking? // Understanding Bladder Changes During Menopause

You used to be able to jump, sneeze, run, or make it home from Target without thinking twice about your bladder… And now? You’re leaking. You’re peeing “just in case.”

207- Stop Trying to Fix Your Posture // Start Listening to Your Body

Sit up straight. Pull your shoulders back. Tuck your pelvis. Engage your core. Stop slouching. Sound familiar? 😂 We've been taught to think about posture as either “goo

206- Your Pain Is Talking // Should I Push Through This? And How to Respond When Movement Hurts

What do you do when your body says, “Ouch”? Do you immediately stop because you're afraid something is wrong? Or do you ignore it, push through, and hope it goes away?

205- Why I Told My Patient I Didn't Care What Exercise She Did And What I Cared About More to Stop Her Leaking

What if finding the “perfect” exercise isn't actually the thing that moves you forward? I recently told a patient that I didn't really care what exercise she did—which p

204- Why Does My Body Feel So Different? // Understanding Your Pelvic Floor During Perimenopause and Menopause

Have you noticed your bladder, core, or pelvic floor changing during perimenopause or menopause? Maybe you're experiencing leaking, urgency, heaviness, discomfort, or fee

203- Feeling Like a Bum This Summer? Here's How to Reconnect and Get Back on Track Without Starting Over

Has summer completely thrown off your routine? Between vacations, busy schedules, kids being home, and all the fun (and chaos!) that comes with this season, it's easy to

202- Summer End Up Chaotic? How to End With More Regulation, Connection & Fun Without a Perfect Schedule

Did anyone else start summer with good intentions and then suddenly realize things felt a little chaotic? Between camps, vacations, changing schedules, kids being home m

201- The Hidden Connection Between POTS, MCAS, Hypermobility, Pelvic Venous Disorder & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Have you ever felt like your symptoms are all over the place? Dizziness when standing. Racing heart. Pelvic pain. Bladder issues. Digestive symptoms. Fatigue. Pelvic pre

200- Hypermobility & Pelvic Floor Issues // Why Being Flexible Isn't Always an Advantage

Have you always been the "flexible" one? And/Or Do you have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Can you easily touch your palms to the floor, bend into unusual positions, or fe

199- Returning to Running Postpartum // When Is It Safe & How Do You Know You're Ready?

One of the most common questions new moms ask is: "When can I start running again after having a baby?" The answer isn't always as simple as being cleared at your six-wee

198- Summer Exercise Snacks // How to Stay Strong Without Spending Hours Working Out

Summer schedules can be chaotic. Between kids being home, camps, vacations, sports, travel, and all the fun that comes with this season, finding time for a full workout

197- What Your Rib Cage Has to Do With Leaking, Diastasis & Core Weakness

Most women think of their core as their abs—but your core is so much more than that. Your rib cage, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abdominal wall all work together as a pre

196- Not All Breathing Is the Same // The Difference Between Breathwork and Breathing for Core Strength

If you've ever been told to "just breathe" for your pelvic floor, core, stress, or recovery... you may have wondered: What kind of breathing are we actually talking about