Forging Fearless Forces with Dr. Mel

Dr. Melissa Cioffi, PT
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Pelvic health is so much more than Kegels and squeezing balls between your knees. Your pelvic floor isn’t just some moody muscle — it’s the MVP of everything from laughing, sneezing, pooping, peeing, sexual pleasure, housing and having babies to things we don’t normally think of: like working out, lifting human babies (and fur babies), and keeping our bodies stable in a world that can feel anything but.

  1. 04/22/2025

    S3E2: Pelvic floor issues if you've never been pregnant

    "Am I the only one who's going through things like this?" This is a question I get asked a lot by clients who have never been pregnant (and never plan to be) but experience things like leaking, pelvic pain, constipation, and prolapse. The truth is, pelvic floor issues can happen in ANYONE, regardless of birthing history. Today, we uncover what can go down and why that's the case. You aren't alone. Pelvic health is so much more than Kegels and squeezing balls between your knees. Your pelvic floor isn’t just some moody muscle — it’s the MVP of everything from laughing, sneezing, pooping, peeing, sexual pleasure, housing and having babies to things we don’t normally think of: like working out, lifting human babies (and fur babies), and keeping our bodies stable in a world that can feel anything but. It’s influenced by what you eat, how you move, what’s on your mind, and everything life throws your way. Around here, we’re ditching the fear, the shame, and the outdated advice. Instead, you’ll get practical tips, honest conversations, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join the Mailing List by clicking here! Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ Follow me on TikTok: @dr.mel_dpt **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Music by Roman Orekhov from Pixabay

    38 min

  2. 04/08/2025

    S3E1: "I feel like I'm the only one..."

    Today we are talking about the 2 most common groups in which my clients tend to fall: those who are postpartum and feel like they're the only ones who won't "just deal with" their leaking or prolapse or :insert any pelvic floor woe here: or clients who have never been/plan to be postpartum and feel like they are "weird" for having pelvic floor issues. If you can relate to either of these, I want you to stick around for this episode. You're not alone. Pelvic health is so much more than Kegels and squeezing balls between your knees. Your pelvic floor isn’t just some moody muscle — it’s the MVP of everything from laughing, sneezing, pooping, peeing, sexual pleasure, housing and having babies to things we don’t normally think of: like working out, lifting human babies (and fur babies), and keeping our bodies stable in a world that can feel anything but. It’s influenced by what you eat, how you move, what’s on your mind, and everything life throws your way. Around here, we’re ditching the fear, the shame, and the outdated advice. Instead, you’ll get practical tips, honest conversations, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join the Mailing List by clicking here! Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ Follow me on TikTok: @dr.mel_dpt **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Music by Roman Orekhov from Pixabay

    27 min
  3. New Podcast, Who Dis?! - We're BACK

    04/01/2025

    New Podcast, Who Dis?! - We're BACK

    We are back, baby! Finally Fearless has gone through a makeover; today we are talking about what to expect from the show moving forward and where to find me! Pelvic health is so much more than Kegels and squeezing balls between your knees. Your pelvic floor isn’t just some moody muscle — it’s the MVP of everything from laughing, sneezing, pooping, peeing, sexual pleasure, housing and having babies to things we don’t normally think of: like working out, lifting human babies (and fur babies), and keeping our bodies stable in a world that can feel anything but. It’s influenced by what you eat, how you move, what’s on your mind, and everything life throws your way. Around here, we’re ditching the fear, the shame, and the outdated advice. Instead, you’ll get practical tips, honest conversations, and a whole lot of empowerment. Join the Mailing List by clicking here! Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ Follow me on TikTok: @dr.mel_dpt **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Music by Roman Orekhov from Pixabay

    13 min

  4. 08/20/2024

    S2E20: Dilators 101

    If you've ever experienced pain with penetration, you might have been given a dilator...but not much instruction on how to use it. In this episode, we are covering all the ins and outs of exactly how to use this helpful tool other than just putting it in and hoping for the best. Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us. Dilator Youtube video here! Products in this Episode: Good clean Love Water Based Lube Slippery Stuff Water Based Lube Intimate Rose Dilators (use MELISSA24 at checkout for $5 0ff -- I do get a commission on these) Good Clean Love Hyaluronic Acid Via Hyaluronic Acid Join the Mailing List here! The Beyond Kegels mini course is here! Join Me Inside Floored Forces Follow me/Send Me a DM on IG: dr.mel_pt Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

    28 min

  5. 08/13/2024

    S2E19: Being "woman enough" and how it's affecting our pelvic floor

    Today we are talking about the irony that is societal messaging in how women "should" be living and its implication on our pelvic health. Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us. The Beyond Kegels mini course is here! Join Me Inside Floored Forces Follow me/Send Me a DM on IG: dr.mel_pt Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

    42 min

  6. 07/23/2024

    S2E18: Is it a weak core or is it diet culture?

    Experiencing diastasis recti? Given birth recently? Can't get rid of that abdominal pooch? These are all situations that society has taught us to fear because it means you have a weak core. But how do you know when your core is actually weak and what do you do about it? We are chatting all things that actually matter re: having a strong core (and what that means for the pelvic floor) in today's episode! Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us. Join the Mailing List Here! Follow me/Send Me a DM on IG: dr.mel_pt Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

    28 min

  7. 07/16/2024

    S2E17: When might kegels NOT be appropriate?

    We've all heard that kegels are *THE* pelvic floor strengthening exercise, but what we've been told for so long (and without any expertise behind the message) is actually doing us a disservice. Sometimes, kegels can actually make your pelvic floor symptoms worse: and,m surprisingly to many, this includes leaking. Today we are going over times when kegeling might not be the best idea and what we should be focusing on instead. Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us. The Beyond Kegels mini course is here! Join Me Inside Floored Forces Follow me/Send Me a DM on IG: dr.mel_pt Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

    31 min

  8. 07/09/2024

    S2E16: Politics and the Pelvic Floor

    The insanity that is American politics got me thinking how the narratives we've been told and keep telling each other are affecting our approach to health, fitness, and of course, the pelvic floor. Today's episode is a conversation covering all the things to consider when you're considering not *doing* politics and how it's affecting your leaking, prolapse, pregnancy, and sex life. Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us. The Beyond Kegels mini course is here! Join Me Inside Floored Forces Follow me/Send Me a DM on IG: dr.mel_pt Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠ **Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only** Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

    32 min
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Pelvic health is so much more than Kegels and squeezing balls between your knees. Your pelvic floor isn’t just some moody muscle — it’s the MVP of everything from laughing, sneezing, pooping, peeing, sexual pleasure, housing and having babies to things we don’t normally think of: like working out, lifting human babies (and fur babies), and keeping our bodies stable in a world that can feel anything but.

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