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In this episode of The Fuel Your Awesome Show, we’re thrilled to dive into the world of pelvic floor health and its surprising connections to gut health. Dr. Desiree Cassell, PT, DPT, owner of The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness, joins us to share her expert knowledge on balancing pelvic floor health, managing common issues like constipation, and empowering women to live their healthiest, most balanced mom-life.

We’ll discuss how the pelvic floor affects the gut, signs and symptoms of pelvic floor-related gut issues, and practical tips to reduce constipation while avoiding other complications. Plus, Dr. Cassell shares her favorite way to fuel her awesome!

Guest Information

  • Name: Dr. Desiree Cassell, PT, DPT
  • Email: ptdes@balancedmomtality.com
  • Business: The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness, LLC
  • Phone: 505-803-2142

Topics Covered in This Episode

  1. What is the Pelvic Floor?

    • A crash course on the pelvic floor and its role in gut health.
    • Understanding the connection between the pelvic floor and common issues like constipation.
  2. Signs Your Gut Issues Might Be Pelvic Floor-Related

    • Symptoms that point to a pelvic floor connection, such as pelvic pressure, straining, or persistent bloating.
  3. Tips to Improve Pelvic Floor Health and Manage Constipation

    • Actionable strategies to strengthen your pelvic floor, improve digestion, and manage bowel health.
    • Nutritional advice to support both your pelvic floor and overall wellness.
  4. Avoiding Further Complications

    • How to prevent making conditions like constipation, hemorrhoids, and incontinence worse.
    • Simple lifestyle adjustments to support long-term pelvic health.
  5. Fueling Your Awesome

    • Dr. Desiree Cassell shares her personal strategies for staying fueled—physically and metaphorically—as a busy mom and women’s health expert.

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Tune in to this fun, informative episode to take control of your pelvic health, boost your gut wellness, and fuel your awesome life!

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