What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor

Millie Schweky

Your go to podcast for real talk about women’s bodies, pelvic floor health, hormones, pregnancy, sex, and healing all through a mix of science and intuition. 

  1. JUL 29

    Under‑Fueling, Wonky Hormones, and Missing Periods: Are You Eating Enough to Ovulate?

    Send us a text In our previous episode, Dr. Millie and endocrine dietitian Dr. Yardena Bauer mapped the four phases of the menstrual cycle and showed how nutrition, training style, and sleep can be aligned with each phase for better energy, mood, and long‑term health. This follow‑up conversation goes a level deeper. Dr. Bauer explains what happens when energy intake doesn’t match those hormonal needs, specifically, how chronic undereating, extreme calorie deficits, and long‑term restrictive diets can: Lower basal metabolic rate and push the body into “fuel‑saving” modeSuppress FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone, leading to irregular or missing periodsReduce egg quality and compromise fertilityIntensify stress responses, disrupt sleep, and stall fat loss despite eating lessListeners will learn: Why calories are only one piece of the puzzle: protein, fiber‑dense carbs, micronutrients, and meal timing play equal rolesPractical protein baselines (~30 g per meal) for stable blood sugar and ovulation supportHow fermented foods, prebiotics, and a diverse microbiome help clear “used” estrogenWhen intermittent fasting or time‑restricted eating can be useful and when it can backfireThe metabolic benefits of closing the kitchen 2–3 hours before bedWhy strength training combined with adequate fueling is a non‑negotiable for hormone balanceWho this episode is for: Anyone dealing with missing or irregular periods, HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea), PCOS, endometriosis, lingering fatigue, stalled weight loss, or a desire to rebuild trust with their body after years of dieting. Links: Connect with Yardena: @Yardena Instagram Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community:  https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy

    18 min
  2. JUL 15

    Beyond Six-Packs: Esther Taub on Body & Burnout

    Send us a text In this raw, real, and ridiculously relatable conversation, Dr. Millie Schweky is joined by personal trainer and fitness educator Esther Taub to talk about the messy middle, where hustle meets burnout, and self-worth gets tangled up in six-packs and scale numbers. This isn’t your typical before-and-after story. It’s the truth behind what it really looks like to build a fitness empire, deconstruct toxic body narratives, and choose kindness over control. In this episode, we dive into: – How Esther accidentally became a personal trainer (you’ll laugh out loud, promise)  – The toxic trap of tying worth to how your body looks  – What pregnancy taught her about slowing down, eating enough, and shifting priorities  – How gratitude shifted the way she saw her body, stretch marks and all  – Why self-love without honesty just doesn’t stick  – The grey space between body positivity and “bounce back” pressure  – How to start moving your body from a place of care, not punishment This one’s for every woman who’s ever overtrained, under-ate, or felt like she had to earn her right to take up space. The moms. The strivers. The ones trying to get it right while staying soft with themselves. ✨ This is your permission slip to be kind, honest, and human. Links: Connect with Esther: @esthertaubfitness; www.esthertaubfitness.com Follow Millie: @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy Rate + review if this episode gave you a breath of fresh air and forward it to your girls who need to hear they’re already enough. 💛

    54 min
  3. JUL 8

    Who Told You That? The Worst Sex Advice My Patients Have Ever Gotten

    Send us a text In this first ever solo episode, Dr. Millie Schweky discusses the worst advice her patients have received about sex, emphasizing the importance of understanding pain, communication, and consent. She addresses common misconceptions surrounding sexual health, the impact of contraception, and the need for education and self-advocacy. Millie encourages listeners to trust their bodies and seek help when needed, promoting a holistic approach to sexual wellness. LINKS! My Amazon Storefront with all the good lubes Click This One To Heal Your Painful Sex  Fertility Awareness Course with Asya Takeaways Pain during sex is not normal; seek help if it persists.Avoid using certain lube brands that can cause irritation.Communication and consent are crucial in sexual relationships.Relying on alcohol or painkillers to mask pain is not a solution.Postpartum pain is common but can be addressed; it doesn't have to be the new normal.Distracting yourself during sex is unhealthy and unproductive.Kegel exercises are not a one-size-fits-all solution for pelvic floor issues.Orgasms are not the sole purpose of sex; connection and pleasure matter more.Contraception can have significant side effects that affect sexual health.Empower yourself with knowledge about your body and sexual health Keywords sex advice, pelvic floor therapy, sexual health, women's health, communication, consent, contraception, orgasms, pain during sex, empowerment

    20 min
5
out of 5
25 Ratings

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Your go to podcast for real talk about women’s bodies, pelvic floor health, hormones, pregnancy, sex, and healing all through a mix of science and intuition. 

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