“Listen to your body.” Okay…sounds great. But what the heck are you actually supposed to be listening FOR? 😂 We hear phrases like “listen to your body,” “connect with your core,” and “pay attention to your symptoms” all the time—but if no one has ever taught you how to do that, those words aren't very helpful. In this episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More, we're making it practical. I'm walking you through five things you can start paying attention to—your breath, symptoms, tension, movement, and recovery—to better understand what your body may be communicating. And no, this isn't about analyzing every little sensation or trying to immediately FIX everything you notice. It's about getting curious. Because when we stop treating every symptom like an isolated problem and start looking at the bigger picture, our bodies can begin to make a whole lot more sense. In This Episode We Explore What “listening to your body” actually means Why noticing should often come before correcting What your breathing patterns can tell you How to get curious about symptoms instead of immediately labeling them as “bad” Why tension isn't automatically a problem The difference between finding the “perfect” movement and giving your body more movement options Why what happens AFTER exercise or activity matters too How your breath, symptoms, tension, movement, and recovery can influence one another Why pelvic floor health is about so much more than Kegels A simple way to start understanding your body without becoming overwhelmed Why This Matters Most of us have gotten really good at trying to fix our bodies. Something hurts? Make it stop. You leak? Strengthen your pelvic floor. Your posture doesn't look right? Correct it. An exercise feels weird? Find a different one. But when we're constantly trying to change the signal before we understand it, we may miss valuable information. Your body isn't a collection of completely separate parts. Your breathing, movement, tension, symptoms, recovery, pelvic floor, and core are all part of a much bigger conversation. Understanding those connections doesn't mean you have to know exactly what every sensation means. It means you can start asking better questions. The Big Takeaway This week, don't try to pay attention to EVERYTHING. Choose one thing. Maybe you notice what happens to your breath when you lift something heavy. Maybe you catch yourself gripping your belly while you're working. Maybe you start noticing exactly when your bladder urgency appears. Maybe you pay attention to how your body feels the day after a workout. Then: Notice → Get Curious → Gather Information. You don't even have to change it yet. Because sometimes the first step toward changing what your body is doing is simply understanding what it's already trying to tell you. Understanding comes before changing. 🌿 Ready to Understand the Bigger Picture? This is exactly why I created Healing Beyond Kegels, my FREE pelvic floor masterclass coming this October. Pelvic floor healing has been reduced to “just do your Kegels” for far too long. Inside Healing Beyond Kegels, we'll zoom out and look at how your pelvic floor, core, breath, pressure, and movement work together—so you can stop guessing about what your body needs and start understanding the bigger picture. My goal? For you to walk away thinking: “OH. My body finally makes more sense.” Keep following along and make sure you're on my email list so you'll be one of the first to know when Healing Beyond Kegels is ready. 💛 However, you can download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App NOW so you are already inside when it comes out! Link Below Until next time: Connection First. Intention Over Perfection. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. New, persistent, worsening, or concerning symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare provider. Want More Support? Inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App and RESTORE, we focus on helping women build strength, coordination, stability, and confidence in their bodies through a whole-body approach to pelvic floor and core health. ✨ Learn more here: https://balancedmomtality.com/the-app ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App → for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561 - Download PCM App Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share Or Access Inside the web Browser: https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/ Want a Guided Healing and Rehab Program to Help You Reconnect and RESTORE? If you’re ready to rebuild your core and pelvic floor with a structured, step-by-step plan, check out RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App. Inside RESTORE you’ll learn how to: ✔ release tension and improve mobility ✔ reconnect breath and pelvic floor coordination ✔ strengthen your core safely ✔ progress back to lifting, running, and higher-impact activities All with guided lessons, workouts, and support from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES!! 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