Best My Core Intentions Podcasts (2025)

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152- Pelvic Floor Stocking Stuffers & Holiday Must-Haves// The Best Gifts to Support Your Core + Confidence 17:45

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In this festive and empowering episode, Dr. Des unwraps her top pelvic health gift picks that actually support your core healing, confidence, and connection — whether you’re shopping for yourself or the fellow powerhouse women in your life. We’re talking about stocking stuffers and holiday must-haves that go beyond the fluff — tools that help you f…

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The Silent Partner Syndrome: How Men Disconnect and How Families Heal 22:15

20h ago22:15

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Send us a text In this deep and emotional episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams explores The Silent Partner Syndrome, a pattern many men carry from Childhood Trauma, emotional neglect, and fear based discipline. These early experiences shape fatherhood challenges, create emotional blind spots, and make modern dads retreat into silence …

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151- Procrastination, Pressure & Pelvic Floors// Why You’re Stuck & How to Move Again 25:11

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Are you putting off the very things that could help you feel strong, connected, and pain-free in your body? In this episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, Dr. Desiree gets real about why we procrastinate our healing, how it affects our pelvic floor and core progress, and what to do about it. Whether you’ve been telling yourself, “I’ll st…

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Why Fathers Miss Emotional Cues and How to Fix It 18:29

2d ago18:29

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down a topic that shapes modern fatherhood more than most men realize. Emotional blind spots. These are the hidden patterns and reactions we learned in childhood that still guide our parenting, relationships, and communication today. Many fathers grew up under…

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DAYnamics Show Fundamentals: Intentional Adulting 29:38

4h ago29:38

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Adult Dynamics and Adulting isn’t a finish line you cross; it’s a practice you build. In this discussion, we unpack what “adult dynamics” really means beyond age, and look at the choices, values, and tools that shape a grounded, self-led life. Clarifying when you felt the shift to Adulthood happened We share honest stories about stepping into respo…

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What 200 Entrepreneurs Taught Me About Making £10K From Zero (The Micro-Skill You’re Missing) 7:58

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In this episode of the Confidence and Self-Esteem Podcast, I return with a powerful update after reaching out to 200 entrepreneurs with one simple question: “If you had to start from zero, how would you make your first £10K?” From product flipping and content creation gear… to crypto, door-to-door odd jobs, and marketplace reselling — the responses…

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150- Healing Through the Holidays// Nourishment Over Guilt, Intention Over Perfection 29:26

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In this cozy but truth-dropping episode, Dr. Desiree dives into the real reasons holiday stress can sabotage your pelvic floor and core healing — and what to do about it. Whether you’re navigating endless social events, indulging in sweets, or skipping your breathwork during the holidays… this one’s for you, babe. You’ll learn how to enjoy the seas…

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149- Strong Arms Aren’t Just For The Boys// Restoring the Shoulder to Support Pelvic Floor Health 37:54

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Do you carry the weight of the world in your shoulders? Tension, tightness, poor posture, and pain in the upper body can ripple all the way down to your core and pelvic floor. In today’s episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we continue the Restore Your Joints series by focusing on the shoulder joint and upper body — and why restoring this area is …

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DAYnamics Show - VV71: Self Judgement to Self Acceptance 18:38

14d ago18:38

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In this Vehicle Video/OTC recording Marianna digs deeper into the root of self-judgment (including her own example) and how “should” thinking keeps us judging ourself and others. She has included it in the month of Adult Dynamics as we tend to be more conscious of it to redefine it in adulthood. Other highlights include: • reframing 'mistakes' as i…

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148- Rewire Your Thoughts, Heal Your Body// Your Brain, Beliefs & the Body’s Power to Restore 27:44

16d ago27:44

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What if the way you speak to and think about your body is the very thing keeping you stuck? In today’s episode of the Pelvic Floor, Core & More Podcast, we’re talking about the healing power of your thoughts. This mind-body connection is crucial. Your body isn’t broken — it's listening. Whether you’re navigating pelvic floor issues, core weakness, …

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Blind Patriarchy is Killing our Families 14:11

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down how blind patriarchy has shaped modern fatherhood and why it continues to hold men, partners, and children back. Many fathers were raised to hide emotions, avoid vulnerability, and lead through control. These patterns limit emotional healing, damage paren…

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Healing the Core Wound: How My Childhood Shaped Me as a Son, Brother, Partner, and Father 15:05

18d ago15:05

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Send us a text This deeply personal episode of The Aligned Father takes you inside the core wound that shaped host Lirec Williams through childhood, adulthood, and fatherhood. After years of shadow work, Lirec uncovered a belief born from harsh discipline and constant correction, the belief that he cannot do anything right. This episode breaks down…

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The Core Wound Fathers Carry: Healing the Fear of Getting It All Wrong 14:18

19d ago14:18

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Send us a text Many fathers grow up believing that mistakes mean failure and discipline means punishment. In this special episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams opens up about a core wound uncovered during shadow work, the belief that he cannot do anything right. This wound formed in childhood through harsh discipline, constant correcti…

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When “Helping Out” Isn’t Enough: The Myth of the Supportive Husband 19:27

20d ago19:27

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Send us a text In this episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges the modern myth of the “supportive husband.” Many men believe that helping out around the house is enough—but true partnership requires ownership, awareness, and emotional leadership. Drawing on research from the Pew Research Center, Dr. Darcy Lockman (All the Rage…

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147- Restore Your Spine: Healing the Mid + Upper Back for Core & Pelvic Floor Support 38:39

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If you’re walking around with your shoulders hunched, neck tight, and feeling like your posture has totally collapsed… this episode is your invitation to breathe deeper, open your heart, and reconnect to your core — from the top down. In this episode of the Restore Your Joints series, we’re diving into the mid and upper back and how it directly aff…

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Provider or Partner? The Real Reason Your Spouse Wants a Divorce 18:03

22d ago18:03

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams challenges one of the oldest myths in manhood — that being a good father means being a provider above all else. Titled “Provider or Partner? How Men Miss the Mark on True Partnership,” this 20-minute deep dive explores how traditional definitions of masculinity ha…

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146- Plan Your Power// Why Prepping Your Workouts = Consistency & Confidence 28:16

23d ago28:16

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If you’ve ever skipped a workout because you “just didn’t know what to do” — this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into the real reason so many women struggle with consistency when it comes to movement. Spoiler: it’s not laziness, lack of willpower, or needing more motivation. It’s decision fatigue, nervous system overload, and not having a pl…

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The Invisible Load: What Women Wish Men Understood About Emotional Labor 17:19

24d ago17:19

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Aligned Father, host Lirec Williams breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in relationships — the invisible load of emotional labor that women carry every day. Men are taught to provide, protect, and perform, but few are taught how to truly partner. Drawing from sociologist Arlie Hochschild’s wo…

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145- Low Back & SI Joint Pain During Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond?// Restoring Your SIJ & Pelvis for Optimal Core Function 32:42

28d ago32:42

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If your low back is always tight, your SI joint feels like it’s slipping or stuck, or you’re constantly clenching something just to hold yourself together... this episode is for you. 😵‍💫 In this episode of the Restore Your Joints series, Dr. Desiree breaks down the sneaky connection between SI joint dysfunction, low back pain, and your pelvic floor…

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The Death of the Martyr Dad: Why Sacrifice Isn’t the Same as Love 21:15

28d ago21:15

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Send us a text The Aligned Father, hosted by Lirec Williams, author of Man Up: From Our Trauma to Being Impactful Fathers, is a bold fatherhood and men’s growth series challenging outdated ideas of manhood, sacrifice, and success. The opening episode, “The Death of the Martyr Dad: Why Sacrifice Isn’t the Same as Love,” sets the tone for everything …

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144- Grounded Gratitude + Mini Breathwork Exercise// The Nervous System Secret to Pelvic Floor Healing 24:25

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In this special November episode of The Pelvic Floor, Core & More podcast, we’re slowing down… and breathing into the most powerful medicine for your nervous system, your pelvic floor, and your entire healing journey: gratitude. This isn't the forced kind. This is the somatic, real, root-down kind of gratitude that helps your body feel safe enough …

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Teaching Your Children Emotional Intelligence | Legacy, Emotional Resilience & Modern Fatherhood 14:04

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Send us a text Emotional skills aren’t soft—they’re survival tools. In this heartfelt episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams dives into how fathers can raise emotionally intelligent children through empathy, connection, and legacy-driven parenting. Using insights from Dr. John Gottman (Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child), Dr. Dan…

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Who Are You Outside of Being a Dad? | Fatherhood, Mental Health & Self-Mastery for Modern Fathers 17:50

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Send us a text Who are you—outside of being a dad? In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams explores how fathers can rediscover their personal identity and purpose beyond parenthood. Because when you lose yourself in the process of providing and protecting, you risk showing up emotionally empty. Through reflection, growt…

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143- Unlocking the Hips, Unlocking the Core: The Surprising Link Between Tight Hips & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 29:14

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If you’ve ever done a million different hip stretches and gotten all the massages, but still having issues with hip tightness — Or had a pain (literally) in the butt that just wont go away…. this episode is for you. 👀 In today’s powerful conversation, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked causes of pelvic floor dysfunction: your hips. Yep …

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DAYnamics Show Fundamentals: Family, Redefined 24:39

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We open up FAMILY Dynamics with a candid mother–daughter talk on how roles change, definitions expand, and belonging is something we build on purpose. Stories from a month packed with reunions and surprises reveal why chosen kin, blended homes, and community ties can be challenging, but matter. Below are some highlights on the this show: • redefini…

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Parenting from a Distance: Emotional Presence, Co Parenting Strength, and Fatherhood Resilience 13:27

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Send us a text Parenting from a distance tests emotional presence and connection. Many fathers work through separation, travel, or shifting co parenting routines. This episode of 15 Minutes with Dad focuses on parenting awareness, emotional healing, relationship communication, and family empowerment. Lirec Williams shares personal insights and rese…

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142- When You Gotta Go... But You Just Went// Healing Urgency and Urge Incontinence Naturally 28:21

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Have you ever peed 3 times before leaving the house “just in case”? Or felt that sudden, overwhelming urge to go... even though you literally just went? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. Today we’re talking all things urge incontinence, overactive bladder, and how to restore your body’s connection to your bladder, your breath, and your pelv…

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Rebuilding After Healing: How Fathers Create Emotional Safety at Home 17:11

1M ago17:11

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Send us a text Healing is only the beginning. What you build afterward is what defines your legacy. In this powerful follow-up to Healing the Inner Child, host Lirec Williams explores how fathers can turn emotional healing into daily action—and create homes filled with safety, peace, and connection. Drawing on research from Dr. Dan Siegel (The Whol…

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Healing the Inner Child for Stronger Fatherhood and Emotional Presence 16:14

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Send us a text Many fathers carry childhood pain into adulthood. Some grew up with silence, fear, or harsh discipline. Those early wounds shape reactions, relationships, and parenting patterns. This episode of 15 Minutes with Dad focuses on emotional healing, attachment wounds, personal insights, and parenting resilience. Lirec Williams uses resear…

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141- Restore Your Knees to Restore Your Core// Why your pelvic floor depends on what’s happening below the belt 27:28

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🌀 You’re doing the breathing. You’re doing the bracing. But your knees? Still unstable, stiff, or sore? That’s not just a leg-day problem — it’s a pelvic floor one. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how your knees and pelvic floor are deeply connected, and why knee weakness or misalignment could be the real reason you’re still leaking, fe…

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140- From Funk to Flow// What It Is Trying To Tell You & How to Reset Your Mind, Body & Energy 38:42

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We all know that feeling — when your motivation disappears, your energy dips, and even the simplest tasks feel heavy. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just in a funk. In this episode, Dr. Desiree dives into what’s really going on when you feel off, disconnected, or unmotivated — and how to get out of that stuck state without pushing or sh…

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Legacy of Healing: Rewriting the Script for Your Children | Modern Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Generational Growth 12:49

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Send us a text In this powerful closing episode of the What It Truly Means to Heal as a Man series, host Lirec Williams shares how a father’s personal healing becomes the foundation for generational change. True legacy in modern fatherhood isn’t built on money or status—it’s built on emotional inheritance: peace instead of pressure, love instead of…

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Sacrifice, Alignment, and Hard Choices: Healing When Kids Are Involved | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Modern Parenting 13:00

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams unpacks one of the hardest truths about personal growth—how healing and alignment often require sacrifice, especially when children are involved. As men and fathers evolve, they face difficult choices: Do I protect my peace or preserve the family dynamic? Do I stay …

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139- From the Ground Up// How Restoring Your Feet and Ankles Can Transform Your Pelvic Floor Health 30:11

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When it comes to pelvic floor healing, everyone’s talking about the core, the hips, and the breath… but almost no one is talking about your feet. 👣 In this episode, we’re taking your healing literally from the ground up. You’ll learn how your feet and ankles directly affect your pelvic floor, core, and posture — and why reconnecting to your foundat…

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138- Beyond the Core// Why Restoring the Whole Kinetic Chain Is Essential to True Healing 27:36

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If you’ve ever been told to “just strengthen your core” for back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, or leaking , this episode is your wake-up call. Because here’s the truth → your core doesn’t work alone. It’s part of a powerful kinetic chain: your feet, hips, ribs, shoulders, and everything in between, all working together to create strength, stabili…

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137- My Favorite Fall Things// Nourishment, Movement & Mindful Living for the Season 18:44

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Fall is here, and it’s one of my favorite times to reset, slow down, and reconnect with what feels grounding and good. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite fall things, from the foods that nourish your body to the cozy routines that support your mind and mood. You’ll learn how to support your immune system naturally, eat in rhythm with the seas…

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136- Falling Into Fitness// How to Rebuild Strength & Energy Without Burning Out 21:26

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By Dr. Desiree Cassell | Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Strong and Fit Momma

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135- From Stuck to Sustainable// The Mindset Shifts Moms Need for Healing and Action Steps to Take Today 41:55

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Have you ever said to yourself: “I know what I should be doing… but I just can’t seem to do it”? Whether it’s exercising, eating well, or taking 10 minutes for yourself, most moms struggle with follow-through — and it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or broken. The real issue isn’t willpower. It’s your mindset and your nervous system. In thi…

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DAYnamics Show Fundamentals: Our Mindset Matters 19:48

2M ago19:48

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We discuss MIND Dynamics as a whole because our mindset matters! From language and mindset to the layers of consciousness that shape focus, feeling and meaning. We separate brain from mind, compare fixed and open states, and we discuss different views on the mind. • definitions of mind and words used around mind • mind versus brain (read blog below…

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134- Stop Neglecting Your Upper Body: How It Supports Pelvic Floor Healing and My Top Upper Body Exercises to Start Today 28:04

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When women think about pelvic floor healing, most picture core work or maybe glute bridges. But here’s the truth: your upper body strength has just as much to do with your core and pelvic floor as your abs or hips. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, explains why your shoulders, back, …

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133- Why Most Women Struggle With Leaking, DRA, Prolapse & Pain (And No One Is Talking About It) 23:28

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Most women are told that leaking, prolapse, or back pain is just because their core is “weak.” Or that they need to do more kegels. But here’s the truth: the real problem usually isn’t weakness. It’s pressure mismanagement. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, breaks down why pressure m…

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132- Living With Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: My Journey With PeVD & How to Manage It Through Every Season of Life 27:53

2M ago27:53

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For years, I felt a heaviness, pressure, and pain in my pelvis that no one could explain. I was told it was “just period pain,” “probably prolapse,” or even “all in my head.” But eventually, I learned the truth: it was Pelvic Venous Disorder, also known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone with your sympt…

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131- Breakfast Tips That Set You Up for Healing & Energy All Day 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Do you usually skip breakfast? Or maybe grab just coffee and hope it carries you through the chaos of the morning? Here’s the truth: the way you start your day has a huge impact on your energy, hormones, nervous system, and even your pelvic floor healing. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical thera…

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Breaking the Cycle: Avoidant Attachment in Love, Fatherhood, and Emotional Healing 15:39

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Send us a text Avoidant attachment looks like control and distance. Many fathers grow up in environments shaped by trauma, silence, or harsh discipline, then carry those patterns into adulthood. This episode of 15 Minutes with Dad shows how avoidance shapes fatherhood, communication, and partnership dynamics. You get clear examples of how emotional…

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130- Core Exercises & Pelvic Floor Healing Strategies… From the Couch 21:28

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Think you need intense workouts, endless kegels, or hours at the gym to heal your pelvic floor and core? Nope. 💛 In fact, some of the most powerful healing practices you can do happen while you’re resting — yes, even while laying on your couch. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist, shows…

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The Attachment Mirror: How Childhood Scripts Shape Men, Fathers, and Partners | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Attachment Theory 18:08

3M ago18:08

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Send us a text In this revealing episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams breaks down how attachment theory explains the hidden emotional scripts that shape men, fathers, and partners in adulthood. From homes marked by addiction, untreated mental health issues, or generational trauma in the 1950s–80s, many fathers inherited patterns of e…

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129- How to Optimize Your Exercise Recovery for a Stronger Core & Pelvic Floor 26:34

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “no pain, no gain.” But when it comes to your core and pelvic floor, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The real magic doesn’t happen during your workout — it happens during your recovery. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health expe…

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What It Truly Means to Heal as a Man: Sacrifice, Perspective, and New Love Skills | Fatherhood, Emotional Healing & Growth 15:38

3M ago15:38

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Send us a text In this powerful opening episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams offers raw and personal insights into what true healing requires from men and fathers. Learn why emotional healing often demands sacrifice, how “what once served you may no longer align,” and why many men struggle to balance growth with family responsibiliti…

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128- 10 Everyday Habits That Can Cause Pelvic Heaviness and Prolapse… Or Make It Worse 20:29

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Have you ever felt heaviness, pressure, or bulging “down there” and wondered if it’s prolapse… or worried about making it worse? You are not alone, mama. 💛 Prolapse is common, but not normal — and most women are never told how their everyday habits can either support healing or put more strain on their pelvic floor. In this episode of Pelvic Floor,…

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127- Jump Without Leaks or Pressure// How to Get Back on the Trampoline (and Impact) Safely 25:42

3M ago25:42

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How many times have you avoided the trampoline with your kids because you knew you’d leak… or worried about making prolapse symptoms worse? Mama, you’re not broken — you just need the right progression to get back to the movement you love. 💛 In this empowering episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, Dr. Desiree Cassell, pelvic floor and women’s healt…