Healing At Your Core Podcast

BreeAnn Allred
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Healing at Your Core is a podcast for women seeking trusted answers about pelvic health, recovery, and whole-body wellness. Hosted by pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred, PT, the show helps women better understand their bodies, restore confidence, and discover that healing is possible at every stage of life. Millions of women quietly live with symptoms they believe they simply have to accept. Leakage, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, postpartum recovery, and the physical changes of perimenopause and menopause are common, but they are not normal. Healing at Your Core creates a space for honest conversations that replace uncertainty with understanding and empower women to take the next step toward lasting healing. At Aylara Pelvic Health, we believe every woman deserves answers, compassionate care, and a clear path forward. Healing begins with understanding your body, not accepting unnecessary suffering. Through evidence-based education and personalized care, we help women move beyond symptoms and reclaim comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Hosted by BreeAnn Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC, founder of Aylara Pelvic Health and one of Utah's first pelvic floor physical therapists, this podcast is grounded in more than 20 years of clinical experience helping thousands of women restore their health through non-surgical, evidence-based care. Each episode features conversations with pelvic health specialists, physicians, wellness professionals, and other trusted experts covering pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, menopause, movement, whole-body wellness, and the latest evidence-based approaches to healing. Every discussion provides practical guidance you can apply to better understand your body, advocate for your health, and make informed decisions about your care. Our mission is simple: to normalize conversations about pelvic health, eliminate the shame surrounding pelvic dysfunction, and help every woman know that healing is possible. Subscribe to Healing at Your Core for trusted conversations, expert guidance, and practical insights that help you restore comfort, confidence, and connection, because healing starts at your core.

  1. 18 hr ago

    Breast Cancer Rehab: Restoring Mobility, Reducing Pain, and Rebuilding Strength After Surgery

    This episode of Healing at Your Core explains common lingering problems after breast cancer treatment—shoulder and arm mobility limits, pain, chest wall tightness, scar restrictions and sensitivity, cording, lymphedema-related swelling, back tension, numbness, and menopausal or treatment-related stiffness (including frozen shoulder)—and how physical therapy can help through scar mobilization, graded strengthening, mobility work for the chest/ribs, and lymphedema education. It emphasizes that breast surgery can affect breathing mechanics, core and pelvic floor pressures, fatigue, deconditioning, and painful intercourse, especially with added radiation scarring or hormonal changes. Guidance includes resting about two weeks, then gradually resuming walking and gentle arm motion, progressing after six-week lifting clearance, and monitoring lymph response. The host highlights that early rehab helps most with range of motion, but it’s never too late to address strength, scars, and function. 00:00 Why Symptoms Persist 01:02 Surgery Effects Explained 02:43 Shoulder and Back Issues 04:24 Chest Tightness and Breathing 05:08 Scar and Nerve Sensitivity 06:42 Whole Body Rehab Approach 07:58 Safe Return to Movement 09:37 Lymphedema Caution Tips 10:57 Rehab Should Be Standard 12:13 Common Questions Answered 17:09 Never Too Late for Help Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

    Breast Cancer Rehab: Restoring Mobility, Reducing Pain, and Rebuilding Strength After Surgery

  2. 22 Oct

    Areola Restoration with Calais Mumford

    In this episode of Healing at Your Core, the host continues a breast cancer recovery series focusing on areola restoration after surgery, featuring tattoo artist Calais Mumford of Sleekline Beauty. Calais shares how she moved from microblading (starting in 2017) into medical areola tattooing after training courses and hands-on instruction in Texas, noting tattooing is not regulated in many states. They discuss the emotional impact of 3D areola tattooing on survivors’ confidence, body image, and intimate relationships, including the host’s experience as a breast cancer survivor. Calais explains consultation, timing (at least six months post-surgery with doctor approval), mapping, color selection, pain expectations and numbing, healing and aftercare, touch-ups (six-week perfecting and every 3–5 years), working over scars, nipple mound vs flat 3D techniques, and that insurance may reimburse costs. 00:00 Meet Kalei Mumford 04:07 Training and Credentials 08:54 Survivor Story 12:55 Partners in the Process 17:46 Designing Color and Shape 19:58 Pain and Numbing 22:13 Touch Ups and Longevity 23:52 3D Tattoo Basics 24:03 Nipple Mound Basics 26:55 Choosing Your Artist 27:59 Aftercare and Healing 30:16 Color Settling Touch Ups 31:48 Tattooing Over Scars 33:42 Client Mirror Moments 37:26 Insurance Coverage Explained 38:04 Wisdom for Survivors Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Guest Bio Hi! I am a professional tattoo artist specializing in areola restoration, permanent makeup, fine line tattoos, scar camouflage. I’ve been in the tattoo industry for 9 years. I absolutely love what I do and love helping others feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Links Website Www.sleeklinebrows.com

    Areola Restoration with Calais Mumford

  3. 15 Oct

    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Breast Reconstruction Options with Whitney Collins, DNP

    In this Healing at Your Core episode, the Dr. Bree Allred interviews Whitney Collins, DNP at Logan Plastic Surgery, about the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction journey. They discuss early education after diagnosis, lumpectomy versus mastectomy decision factors (cancer type/stage/location, nipple- or skin-sparing options, genetics, symmetry concerns), and reconstruction choices: implant-based versus tissue-based (including DIEP flap, with latissimus flap as a later option). Whitney explains tissue expanders, AlloDerm, fat grafting (typically 60–70% take), immediate versus delayed reconstruction, typical recovery milestones, drains and practical tips, pain control and nerve blocks, and potential complications such as infection and wound-healing problems and ways to reduce risk (antibiotics, protein, activity). They address emotional impacts, partner support, insurance coverage laws, implant follow-up (MRI at five years), common myths, and defining successful reconstruction as confidence, wholeness, and empowerment. 00:00 Meet Whitney Collins, DNP 02:21 First Visit After Diagnosis 03:47 Lumpectomy Basics 05:26 Fat Grafting After Lumpectomy 07:50 When to Choose Mastectomy 08:29 Unilateral vs Bilateral Decisions 12:31 Reconstruction Options Overview 13:16 Tissue Expanders Explained 16:33 Recovery After Mastectomy 19:49 Choosing Implant Type and Size 22:29 Tissue Flap Reconstruction Options 24:45 Timing With Chemo and Radiation 26:17 Finishing Touches and Revisions 26:46 Fat Grafting Timing 27:23 Liposuction Recovery Tips 29:28 Emotional First Look 32:23 Pain Control Basics 35:05 Back to Activity Safely 37:25 Delayed Reconstruction Cases 38:55 Complications and Prevention 41:21 Partner Support Guidance 44:01 Implant Maintenance Checks 45:57 Myth Busting Round 49:49 Feeling Whole Again Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Whitney Whitney Collins is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Logan Plastic Surgery. She earned her doctorate from the University of Utah College of Nursing in 2020 and has worked in plastic and reconstructive surgery for the past six years, following eight years as a registered nurse. Whitney is especially passionate about helping women navigate breast cancer surgery and reconstruction, making sure patients understand their options and feel supported throughout the process. Links Website: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/budge-clinic/plastic-surgery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-collins-dnp/

    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Breast Reconstruction Options with Whitney Collins, DNP

  4. 8 Oct

    Improved Wellness through Thermography with Shayla Shearer

    Dr. Bree Allred interviews Shayla Shearer of Cache Valley Thermography about thermography and how it may complement medical screening. Shayla explains that thermography uses infrared imaging to create heat maps reflecting physiology such as blood flow, inflammation-related activity, metabolism, muscle activity, and nervous system patterns, with symmetry used as a key reference. It is not diagnostic or structural imaging and cannot identify specific conditions like cysts, but can flag abnormal or asymmetric patterns and suggest follow-up with appropriate clinicians and diagnostic tests. The episode covers benefits such as no radiation and use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, its usefulness for dense breast tissue, and common scan areas beyond breasts (thyroid, pelvis/torso). Shayla outlines appointment prep, acclimation and imaging steps, result timelines, typical rescan intervals, misconceptions, and where to find Cache Valley Thermography in North Logan, Utah. 00:00 Shayla’s Thermography Journey 01:33 Thermography Basics Explained 03:59 Screening vs Diagnosis 04:35 Readers vs Technicians 07:11 Breast Findings and Next Steps 09:52 Beyond Breasts Thyroid and Pelvis 10:30 Inflammation Injuries and Hormones 13:31 What to Expect at Your Appointment 16:31 Misconceptions Safety and Implants 17:13 Who Should Get Scanned and How Often 18:48 When to Skip and See a Doctor 19:31 Empowerment Preventive Mindset Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Cache Valley Thermography Cache Valley Thermography is a local, woman-focused thermal imaging service dedicated to helping people in Northern Utah take a proactive look at their health. Using safe, non-invasive thermal imaging, we offer a simple way to check in on your body and support the wellness choices you're already making. No radiation, no compression, no discomfort, just a caring, informative experience designed to fit into a busy life. We're proud to serve Cache Valley families who want more tools for living well. Links Website https://idealfamilychiro.com/thermography Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555565019344 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cachevalleythermography/

    Improved Wellness through Thermography with Shayla Shearer

  5. 1 Oct

    My Breast Cancer Story

    Dr. Bree Allred shares her personal breast cancer story to encourage listeners to trust their instincts and listen to their bodies. Diagnosed at 28 in December 2011 after noticing a persistent lump post-weaning from pumping for twins, she describes imaging, biopsy results showing high-grade ductal carcinoma, and subsequent planning with surgeons and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, including MRI and lymph node biopsy (negative). She chose a right unilateral mastectomy with tissue expander and later silicone implant reconstruction, declined IVF embryo preservation before chemotherapy, and underwent ACMT chemotherapy with significant side effects, hair loss, and community support. She discusses survivorship anxiety, later having two more children and breastfeeding, chemo-induced temporary menopause, and eventually a prophylactic mastectomy and symmetry surgery on the left side, which was cancer-free, introducing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month series on breast cancer experiences and rehab. 00:00 Why This Matters 01:41 Finding a Lump Postpartum 03:20 Ultrasound and Biopsy 05:56 Reading the Diagnosis 08:07 Treatment Planning and Timeline 11:20 MRI Results and Surgery Choice 13:35 Mastectomy Recovery and Reconstruction Options 16:05 Fertility Decisions and Starting Chemo 18:22 Chemo Reality and Hair Loss 23:28 Reconstruction and Life After Cancer 25:17 Prophylactic Surgery and Looking Ahead Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

    My Breast Cancer Story

  6. 24 Sept

    Hormone Myths with Cassie Milligan

    The episode continues the discussion between Dr Bree Allred speaking and Cassie Milligan, FNP on who may be a good candidate for hormone therapy, emphasizing individualized assessment beyond sex hormones and noting that many men and women—including some cancer survivors—may still be candidates with different approaches (e.g., estriol/bi-est, localized vaginal use). It reviews the Women’s Health Initiative, stating the black box warning stemmed from synthetic estrogen/progestin combinations and that later large-scale research and the FDA’s removal of the warning increased estrogen demand, contributing to patch shortages. The conversation compares delivery methods (patch, cream, pellet, troche, capsule, injections) and highlights why tablets are not preferred by the clinician. It covers when not to prescribe (e.g., high labs, recent cancer, estrogen blockers, prostate cancer) and stresses lab testing, conservative dosing, and monitoring. Hormone changes’ effects on vaginal dryness, atrophy, painful intercourse, GSM, UTIs/yeast infections, and pelvic floor issues are outlined, along with the role of probiotics and pelvic floor therapy. 00:00 Who Is a Candidate 01:58 Black Box Warning Explained 04:41 Estrogen Patch Shortage 10:44 Who Should Avoid HRT 15:17 Vaginal Health and Atrophy 16:55 Postpartum Pain and Pelvic Floor 19:55 Pelvic Pain and Prolapse 20:19 GSM and Bladder Symptoms 26:23 Rapid Fire Symptom Check 27:50 Perimenopause Myth Busting 28:57 Find the Right Practitioner 31:23 Whole Body Team Approach 33:35 Feeling Like Yourself Again Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Links Website: reviveutah.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132

    Hormone Myths with Cassie Milligan

  7. 17 Sept

    Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself with Cassie Milligan

    The episode features Dr Bree Allred speaking with Cassie Milligan a family nurse practitioner and owner of Revive Wellness and Aesthetics, discussing why many women feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, gain weight, and sleep poorly despite being told their labs are “normal.” She explains her functional, cash-based approach to hormone optimization that considers the whole body—sex hormones, thyroid, adrenals, gut health, iron/ferritin, and symptoms—rather than treating lab ranges alone. 00:00 Not Feeling Like Yourself 01:10 Meet Hormone Expert Cassie Milligan 05:23 Functional Whole Body Approach 08:16 What Optimal Really Means 10:56 When to Test Hormones 21:51 Adrenals And Cortisol Basics 24:03 Hormones In Plain English Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Links Website: reviveutah.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132

    Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself with Cassie Milligan

  8. 10 Sept

    Why I Created Aylara Pelvic Health

    Dr. Bree Allred explains why she created Aylara Pelvic Health, citing that women have been underserved by a medical system historically based on male biology and siloed specialties, leaving many pelvic health concerns dismissed or normalized. She describes common issues women bring—painful periods, painful intercourse, infertility challenges, postpartum dysfunction, bladder and bowel problems, exercise-related leaking, pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, and perimenopause/menopause changes—and her goal of being a last stop for answers through evidence-based care, transparent guidance, and appropriate referrals (e.g., endometriosis specialists, colorectal surgeons, OBGYNs, urogynecologists). Aylara’s values emphasize safety, love, growth, collaboration, and hope, with care across life stages and outside an insurance-driven model. She shares the name’s origin: from “Ayla” (Turkish for moonlight) and “Ara,” meaning outer light meeting inner light to create wholeness. 00:00 Purpose of Aylara 01:25 Stories That Sparked Aylara 02:57 Being Heard and Believed 04:32 Education Options Collaboration 06:21 Clinic Values Safety Love 08:47 Care Across Life Stages 11:23 Changing Healthcare Culture 14:28 A Different Kind of Clinic 16:31 Why Join the Movement 17:10 Meaning Behind Aylara Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

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Healing at Your Core is a podcast for women seeking trusted answers about pelvic health, recovery, and whole-body wellness. Hosted by pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred, PT, the show helps women better understand their bodies, restore confidence, and discover that healing is possible at every stage of life. Millions of women quietly live with symptoms they believe they simply have to accept. Leakage, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, postpartum recovery, and the physical changes of perimenopause and menopause are common, but they are not normal. Healing at Your Core creates a space for honest conversations that replace uncertainty with understanding and empower women to take the next step toward lasting healing. At Aylara Pelvic Health, we believe every woman deserves answers, compassionate care, and a clear path forward. Healing begins with understanding your body, not accepting unnecessary suffering. Through evidence-based education and personalized care, we help women move beyond symptoms and reclaim comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Hosted by BreeAnn Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC, founder of Aylara Pelvic Health and one of Utah's first pelvic floor physical therapists, this podcast is grounded in more than 20 years of clinical experience helping thousands of women restore their health through non-surgical, evidence-based care. Each episode features conversations with pelvic health specialists, physicians, wellness professionals, and other trusted experts covering pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, menopause, movement, whole-body wellness, and the latest evidence-based approaches to healing. Every discussion provides practical guidance you can apply to better understand your body, advocate for your health, and make informed decisions about your care. Our mission is simple: to normalize conversations about pelvic health, eliminate the shame surrounding pelvic dysfunction, and help every woman know that healing is possible. Subscribe to Healing at Your Core for trusted conversations, expert guidance, and practical insights that help you restore comfort, confidence, and connection, because healing starts at your core.

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  • Creator
    BreeAnn Allred
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 | All Rights Reserved | BreeAnn Allred

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