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. How everyday habits, stress, and movement demands may influence the way your body feels and functions. Common automatic patterns like breath-holding, abdominal gripping, glute clenching, and constantly trying to engage your core. Why these strategies aren't automatically wrong—and why your body may have developed them in the first place. The difference between a useful movement strategy and one that might be worth exploring when symptoms are present. Why more effort, more squeezing, or more rules aren't always the answer. How to recognize when your body might benefit from more movement and breathing options. 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 →] 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 profes