Healing At Your Core Podcast

BreeAnn Allred
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Fitness
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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.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Exploring the Jaw-Pelvic Floor Link with Michael Bennett

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred interviews dentist and dental sleep medicine specialist Dr. Mike Bennett about connections between the jaw, airway, sleep quality, nervous system regulation, and pelvic floor function. Bennett explains how sleep-related breathing disorders and sympathetic “fight or flight” activation can drive bruxism and chronic jaw pain, and how pelvic injuries or inflammation can also contribute to clenching, making care bidirectional and team-based. They discuss evaluating airway obstruction with imaging and sleep testing, alternatives and challenges to CPAP, myofunctional therapy, nasal breathing benefits, posture and trauma influences, and simple lifestyle supports like hydration and whole foods. They note improvements in children’s issues (bedwetting, constipation, ADHD-like symptoms) and emphasize root-cause, interprofessional care focused on optimizing sleep as a foundation for healing. 00:00 Sleep and Bedwetting Link 00:34 Show Intro and Mission 00:58 Meet Dr Mike Bennett 01:58 Root Causes Behind TMJ 04:43 Why the Jaw Drives Survival 06:19 Pelvic Floor Connection 08:35 Sleep Pain and Fertility 09:52 Airway Evaluation and Treatment 12:16 Why Devices Fail and Body Triggers 14:36 Nervous System Breathing Basics 16:26 Nose Breathing and Nitric Oxide 18:22 Team Based Care and Referrals 21:15 Practice Location and Next Steps 21:47 Pediatric Sleep Screening 23:31 Why Jaws Are Shrinking 25:01 Treating Kids Without Surgery 26:03 Posture and Nervous System 28:34 Simple Lifestyle Upgrades 31:40 Women and TMJ Patterns 34:38 Sleep as the Healer 38:41 Mouth Taping Safely 41:11 Where to Start Care 44:19 Rapid Fire Wrap Up 45:40 Final Takeaways 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 Guest Mike Bennett, DDS, PhD, is a board certified dentist and educator passionate about helping people breathe, sleep, and heal through airway focused care. With a PhD in Healthcare Professions Education, he empowers both dentists and the general public to understand the critical link between oral health and whole body wellness. His mission is to transform lives by making dentistry about more than teeth — it's about total health. Links Podcast: https://morethanteeth.com Website: https://www.advanced-dentalcare.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bennett-54a7b859/

    Exploring the Jaw-Pelvic Floor Link with Michael Bennett

  2. Aug 13

    Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care with Steph Denniston

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts Dr. Steph Denniston of Active Family Chiropractic to discuss pregnancy changes, common myths, and when to seek care. Denniston shares how her own difficult pregnancies led her to specialize in pregnancy chiropractic and challenges the idea that pain is “normal,” emphasizing that sciatica, pubic symphysis pain (“lightning crotch”), and low back pain are common but avoidable with pelvic and sacral balance, ligament support, and posture. They distinguish normal adaptations (pelvic widening, ribcage expansion, spinal curvature and center-of-gravity shifts) from misalignments that can be addressed. Denniston outlines what an initial chiropractic visit includes, describes care as symptom-based maintenance through pregnancy and postpartum, and explains how chiropractic can support breech situations by optimizing maternal pelvic balance rather than turning the baby. They compare chiropractic’s structural focus with pelvic floor PT’s muscle and incontinence expertise and highlight postpartum recovery beyond the six-week mark. 00:00 Pain Is Not Normal 00:26 Meet Dr Steph Denniston 01:02 Why Pregnancy Chiropractic 02:16 Debunking Pregnancy Pain 04:38 Common Pregnancy Complaints 05:29 Alignment Changes Explained 07:33 Normal Body Adaptations 11:53 When To Seek Help 15:09 What A Visit Looks Like 17:13 Care Plans And Maintenance 20:20 Breech Baby Support 22:16 Chiro vs Pelvic PT 23:54 Where Care Overlaps 27:42 Team Based Pregnancy Care 28:42 Postpartum Recovery Timeline 31:32 Why Six Weeks Is Myth 34:05 Rapid Fire Questions 36:14 Find Dr Steph Online 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. Link Website: activefamchiro.com

    Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care with Steph Denniston

  3. Aug 6

    Overcoming Painful Intimacy with Leilani Volkman

    Leilani Volkmann, 37, a realtor and mom of three, joins pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred on Healing at Your Core to share how she experienced painful sex for 13 years after marrying at 19 and was told by an OB it was “all in her head.” After learning about pelvic floor PT through social media and meeting Bree via Bree’s husband, she sought help when symptoms worsened after her third C-section and found significant relief in about eight sessions, though anxiety around sex persisted for months. They discuss how nervous system “caveman brain/scary movie mode” responses drive protective pelvic floor tightening, why learning to relax (the opposite of Kegels) and using graded dilators/manual therapy can help, and how arousal, anatomy, vibrators, and individualized lubricants relate to pain and orgasm. 00:00 Painful Sex for 13 Years 01:09 Podcast Intro and Mission 01:36 Meet Leilani Volkmann 03:06 Why She Shares Openly 05:55 Dismissed by Doctors 07:18 Finding Pelvic Floor PT 08:12 Desperation and Supportive Husband 11:06 Pain Patterns and Vibrator Breakthrough 13:28 Emotional Toll and Desire Mismatch 17:09 Dilators and Caveman Brain 20:14 Learning to Release Not Kegels 22:39 Safety Trust and Rewriting the Story 25:27 Aftereffects Energy and Body Memory 28:32 First Visit Fears 30:35 What Pelvic PT Looks Like 32:05 Dilators And Nervous System 34:23 G Spot And Anatomy 35:37 Orgasm Stats And Norms 37:00 Arousal Changes Pain 39:19 Lube Choices And Sensitivities 40:32 Early Help For Tampon Pain 42:56 Advice And Support 48:29 Therapy Can Still Hurt 49:14 Rapid Fire Questions 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.

    Overcoming Painful Intimacy with Leilani Volkman

  4. Jul 30

    Understanding Postpartum Mental Health with Hannah Sawitsky

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts mental health counselor and doula Hannah Sawitzke of Nova Therapy to discuss the “fourth trimester” (the first three months postpartum, with impacts lasting far beyond) and why parents should speak up and seek help. Sawitzke shares that Nova was inspired by her own postpartum anxiety and explains the inadequacy of the typical six-week postpartum checkup, emphasizing multimodal care, self-advocacy, and postpartum planning. They clarify differences between baby blues (first 2–3 weeks) and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, outline symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and intrusive thoughts, and describe risk factors including complicated pregnancy, NICU stays, feeding challenges, perfectionism, and limited support. They highlight Utah’s higher reported rates and resources like Postpartum Support International and Nova (thrivewithnova.com). 00:00 Reaching Out Matters 00:22 Show Intro and Guest 01:19 Hannah and Nova Therapy 02:16 Why She Started Nova 04:19 What Is Fourth Trimester 05:28 Beyond Three Months 06:40 Six Week Checkup Debate 10:57 Advocacy and Postpartum Plan 13:07 Baby Blues vs PMADs 15:44 When to Seek Help 18:12 Finding Postpartum Resources 19:44 Depression Anxiety OCD Explained 22:03 Intrusive Thoughts Defined 26:07 Stigma and Speaking Up 27:01 Risk Factors and Triggers 28:16 Complications Feeding Perfectionism 30:08 Utah Rates and Gaps 32:15 Spotting Symptoms Together 32:52 Motherhood Identity Shift 36:22 Twins and NICU Story 39:22 Support Without Diagnosis 39:56 Understanding Birth Trauma 43:46 Postpartum Disorders Overview 45:15 Brain Body Connection 50:00 Breaking Fear Pain Cycle 51:07 Advice and Self Care 55:01 Closing Resources and Where to Find 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 Guest Hannah Sawitsky, CMHC, is a licensed therapist, certified doula, and maternal mental health specialist based in Logan, Utah. She is the founder of Nova Therapy and Doula Services, where she helps individuals and families navigate pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, anxiety, and the transition to parenthood. Hannah is passionate about creating supportive, evidence-based spaces where parents can feel less alone and more connected to themselves, their relationships, and their communities. Guest LInks Website: ThriveWithNova.com LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahsawitsky/ Facebook:facebook.com/thrivewithnova Instagram: instagram.com/thrivewithnova YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThriveWithNova

    Understanding Postpartum Mental Health with Hannah Sawitsky

  5. Jul 23

    Pelvic Floor-Friendly Strength Training with Alicia Wood

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts Healing at Your Core with guest Alicia Wood, a certified personal trainer specializing in pregnancy/postpartum fitness and menopause coaching at Aylara Pelvic Health, discussing pelvic floor-friendly strength training and the clinic’s PT–trainer collaboration. Alicia shares her own history of leakage and urgency, common workout mistakes such as normalizing exercise leakage and excessive glute clenching during lifts, and emphasizes that “common is not normal.” They critique diet culture, “bounce back” messaging, and extreme training that can raise stress and lead to burnout, advocating sustainable routines (often 2–3 days/week, even 30 minutes). They cover menstrual-cycle-informed training, beginner programming (breathwork, mobility, activation, power, strength, conditioning, cooldown), postpartum return-to-exercise guidance with gradual progression and symptom monitoring, myths about pregnancy strength training, and when to see pelvic floor PT versus a trainer; Bree notes a symptom quiz and virtual services at https://aylarapelvichealth.com/ 00:00 Fitness Junk Trends 00:28 Podcast Intro 00:53 Meet Alicia Wood 03:24 Why She Specialized 04:50 Workout Mistakes 07:36 Healthy Routine Basics 09:21 Ditch Diet Culture 13:01 Cycle Based Training 15:03 Beginner Strength Plan 19:11 Postpartum Return Tips 21:33 Ease Back In 22:21 Personalized Postpartum Plans 23:55 Strength Training Benefits 25:18 Pregnancy Training Myths 26:45 Trainer vs Pelvic PT 28:35 Pressure Management Basics 30:29 Rehab to Wellness Handoff 32:55 Finding the Right Provider 35:39 Safe Space and Symptom Talk 38:03 Mission and Next Steps 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 Guest Alicia is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Specialist, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist. She is passionate about helping women build strength, confidence, and resilience through every stage of life. Her approach emphasizes safe, effective strength training that supports long-term health, empowers women to trust their bodies, and makes fitness both practical and sustainable. Whether clients are preparing for pregnancy, recovering postpartum, navigating menopause, or simply striving to become stronger, Alicia is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals with confidence. Links Website https://alyarapelvichealth.com

    Pelvic Floor-Friendly Strength Training with Alicia Wood

  6. Jul 16

    Common Doesn't Mean Normal with BreeAnn Allred

    In this episode of Healing at Your Core, host Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC introduces listeners to the often overlooked world of pelvic health and explains why pelvic floor dysfunction should never be accepted as a normal part of life. Drawing from more than 20 years of clinical experience, Bree shares her personal journey into pelvic floor physical therapy and explains how pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, aging, and everyday life can affect the pelvic floor. She also discusses the many symptoms connected to pelvic dysfunction, including bladder issues, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, prolapse, and core weakness. Throughout the episode, Bree breaks down pelvic floor anatomy in simple, easy-to-understand language while emphasizing one powerful message: common does not mean normal. She explains how pelvic floor physical therapy provides evidence-based, non-surgical solutions that help women regain comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome and why pelvic health conversations matter 01:02 — Bree's journey into pelvic floor physical therapy 02:28 — Why women experience pelvic floor dysfunction throughout life 04:14 — Understanding pelvic floor anatomy and its role in the body 10:26 — Common symptoms and conditions treated with pelvic floor therapy 16:00 — Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and prolapse 20:20 — Final thoughts and how to determine if pelvic floor therapy is right for you 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.

    Common Doesn't Mean Normal with 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.

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  • Creator
    BreeAnn Allred
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 | All Rights Reserved | BreeAnn Allred