The Tummy Team Journey

The Tummy Team Journey

Join Physical Therapist, Kelly Dean, in her quest to help you restore and rebuild your pelvic floor and core lreated challenges.

  1. What Now? Navigating Life Transitions, Core Health & Finding Balance

    5월 27일

    What Now? Navigating Life Transitions, Core Health & Finding Balance

    In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Kelly Dean reconnects with her longtime friend and colleague, Beth Learn of Fit2B Studio, for a powerful conversation on the transitions of life, aging, fitness, and self-discovery. Both Kelly and Beth find themselves in a season of change—letting go of hands-on parenting, navigating the care of aging parents, and questioning the next steps in their careers and personal growth. Their conversation centers on the very real and relatable question: “What now?” This episode is for anyone feeling like they’ve reached the “end” of a chapter—postpartum recovery, career burnout, caregiving exhaustion—and are wondering what comes next. Key Takeaways: Life’s Transitions: Aging, empty nesting, and caregiving require adapting to new seasons with flexibility and self-compassion.Smarter, Not Harder: Progress in fitness and life comes from sustainable, individualized choices, not always pushing for more.Embracing Liminal Spaces: The in-between moments of uncertainty are opportunities for growth, even when progress isn’t visible.Resilience Through Choice: Voluntarily facing challenges, like a tough workout or life decision, builds strength and confidence.Permission to Pivot: It’s okay to say no, try new things, or step back to find balance in fitness and life. Additional Resources: Learn more about Beth Learn and her online fitness studio at ⁠Fit2B.us⁠ Explore core and pelvic floor resources at ⁠TheTummyTeam.com

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  2. 4월 22일

    From Emergency Surgery to Empowered Healing: Suzanne’s Recovery Journey

    In this episode of The Tummy Team Journey Podcast, Kelly Dean welcomes Suzanne, a 72-year-old retired teacher and swimmer, who shares her powerful and emotional story of healing after emergency abdominal surgery. Just months after turning 70, Suzanne—previously healthy and active—was rushed into surgery for a life-threatening twisted colon. Though the surgery saved her life, it left her physically depleted, emotionally shaken, and with a long road to recovery. “I went from swimming laps to barely walking to the bottom of the driveway,” she recalls. Post-surgery care focused only on basic mobility, ignoring the trauma to her core. As her healing stalled and she noticed tenting and weakness in her abdomen, Suzanne began searching for answers. After many dead ends, she connected with Kelly through a referral from Fit2B. “It was a relief to find someone who understood both the body and the emotional weight of my journey.” A lifelong swimmer, Suzanne longed to return to the water but was told by other professionals that it wasn’t safe. Kelly—also a competitive swimmer—helped her re-enter the pool safely and use swimming as part of her core rehab. “That gave me hope I didn’t even know I’d lost.” Through one-on-one virtual sessions, Suzanne gained a deep understanding of her core anatomy, learned how to assess and engage her muscles, and discovered how trauma, posture, and breath all impact recovery. She now integrates core awareness into daily life, continues to swim, and is a proud member of The Tummy Team’s online program. Key Takeaways: Core Rehab Is Essential After Abdominal Surgery – It’s more than walking again; it’s rebuilding what was cut and traumatized. You’re Never Too Old or Too Weak to Heal – With guidance and consistency, healing is possible at any stage. Swimming Can Be Therapy – The right movement, when supported properly, becomes medicine. Self-Education Is Empowering – Knowing your anatomy helps you advocate for better care. Invest in Healing – True recovery often lives outside the constraints of insurance coverage. Whether you’ve experienced surgery, a traumatic health event, or are just trying to return to your active self, Suzanne’s story is a reminder that healing is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone. Related links: Do you want to schedule some 1:1 appointments to get the help you need for your core? How to book an eSession with me. Want daily tools on how to heal your core and be strong for life?  Join our Family Plan. Looking for a step-by-step clinically proven core rehab plan? Join our Family Plus plan and get started in the Core Collection perfect for you.

    58분
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Join Physical Therapist, Kelly Dean, in her quest to help you restore and rebuild your pelvic floor and core lreated challenges.