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 think… *“WAIT. How long have I been doing that?!”* 😂 Here's the thing: We ALL have automatic habits and movement patterns. And they're not necessarily bad. Your body is constantly adapting to your daily life, whether you're lifting your kids, sitting at your desk, working out, navigating stress, or rushing through your never-ending to-do list. But sometimes the strategies we use without thinking are worth exploring—especially when we're experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, tension, discomfort, or difficulty connecting with our bodies. In this episode of *Pelvic Floor, Core & More*, we're talking about the everyday patterns you might not even realize you're using, why your body develops them, and how to explore more options without turning your pelvic floor into another thing you have to obsess over. Because your habits aren't necessarily the problem. But understanding your patterns can help you discover what else is possible. 💛 In This Episode We Explore - Why pelvic floor health is about more than what happens during workouts or Kegel exercises. <!--THE END--> - How everyday habits, stress, and movement demands may influence the way your body feels and functions. <!--THE END--> - Common automatic patterns like breath-holding, abdominal gripping, glute clenching, and constantly trying to engage your core. <!--THE END--> - Why these strategies aren't automatically wrong—and why your body may have developed them in the first place. <!--THE END--> - The difference between a useful movement strategy and one that might be worth exploring when symptoms are present. <!--THE END--> - Why more effort, more squeezing, or more rules aren't always the answer. <!--THE END--> - How to recognize when your body might benefit from more movement and breathing options. <!--THE END--> - A simple experiment to help you notice your own habits without judging or micromanaging yourself.   🌿 Ready to Explore What This Actually Feels Like in YOUR Body? Maybe you're listening to this episode thinking… *“Okay, Dr. Des. I definitely recognize some of these habits. But how do I know what they're actually doing in MY body?”* Or maybe you've learned a lot about pelvic floor health, breathing, core connection, and pressure management, but you're still not sure how to apply that information to yourself. That's exactly why I created RECONNECT: Your First Healing Session. RECONNECT isn't another masterclass to sit through or a giant workout program to complete. It's a guided, self-paced experience where I'll walk you through exploring: 🌿 Your lifestyle + habits — how your everyday life fits into the bigger picture. 🫁 Your core + breath — what you notice when you breathe and explore different strategies. 🌊 Your brace + pressure — how your body responds when effort increases. 🏃‍♀️ Your movement + posture — how different options can change your experience. 🧩 Your body patterns — how to begin connecting the dots between everything you've noticed. My goal isn't for you to finish with another list of things you're doing wrong. It's for you to have a moment where you think: “WHOA. I can actually feel what's happening in MY body.” And maybe even… “I finally feel hopeful that my body can change.” RECONNECT is officially LIVE! 🎉 Join me inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More app for RECONNECT: Your First Healing Session. 👉 [\[CHECK OUT THE RECONNECT EXPERIENCE →\]](http://reconnect.getresponsesite.com) And no, you don't have to complete Healing Beyond Kegels first! If you're ready for a guided experience rather than more information alone, you can start with RECONNECT. Your body isn't a test you have to pass. It's something you get to understand. 💛 *Educational disclaimer: This episode and RECONNECT are intended for general education and body awareness, not individualized diagnosis or treatment. If you're experiencing persistent, worsening, or concerning pelvic floor symptoms, seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.*   🌿 Ready to Better Understand Your Body? If this episode has you wondering how your breath, core, pelvic floor, pressure, and movement work together, I'd love to guide you through exploring those connections. RECONNECT: Your First Healing Session is a self-paced, guided experience designed to help you move beyond simply learning about your body and start recognizing what you're actually experiencing. 👉👉 [\[EXPERIENCE RECONNECT\]](http://reconnect.getresponsesite.com) For $97 as a Founding Member Experience Before Price increases (link works on desktop but having mobile issues) And if you're experiencing ongoing pelvic pressure, heaviness, or other symptoms and want individualized guidance, a pelvic health evaluation can help determine what's contributing to your symptoms and what treatment options may be appropriate. 👉 [\[LEARN ABOUT 1:1 PHYSICAL THERAPY\]](https://balancedmomtality.com/) Connection First. Intention Over Perfection. 💛 *Educational disclaimer: This podcast is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Pelvic pressure and heaviness can have several causes. Seek medical evaluation for persistent or worsening symptoms, and prompt care for sudden severe pain or other concerning symptoms.* New to all of this? Start with the FREE Healing Beyond Kegels Masterclass! Connection First. Intention Over Perfection. *This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.*   Want More Support? Inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App and RESTORE, we focus on helping women build strength, coordination, stability, and confidence in their bodies through a whole-body approach to pelvic floor and core health. ✨ Learn more here: https://balancedmomtality.com/the-app Or Learn More About My Virtual and In Person Services:    https://balancedmomtality.com/ *💎 Learn More About my RESTORE below, my 12-week transformation program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again.*  https://balancedmomtality.com/restore  💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? 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