Podcast Episode Details

154- Crunches Won’t Strengthen Or Heal Your Core & Pelvic Floor… Here Are The Exercises That Will

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Season 3 Episode 154

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If you’ve been told to “just do crunches” or “engage your abs” to get a stronger core and/or pelvic floor, this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Desiree is breaking down exactly what creates real core and pelvic floor strength — and it’s not what you’ve seen on Instagram. We’ll explore why traditional ab exercises might be making things worse, how to build strength from the inside out, and what movements you actually need to feel strong, supported, and symptom-free — without burnout.

If you’re navigating prolapse, incontinence, postpartum healing, or just feeling totally disconnected from your core… this episode will shift your entire approach.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why crunches can actually make your symptoms worse
  
  

• The truth about core strength: it’s a system, not a six-pack
  
  

• How to train your pelvic floor without kegels
  
  

• The top 5 exercises to restore strength and function
  
  

• How to know if what you’re doing is actually working
  
  

🎧 Listen Now If You:

• Feel weak or disconnected after pregnancy or injury
  
  

• Are managing prolapse, leaking, or pressure
  
  

• Want to safely return to lifting, running, or impact workouts
  
  

• Are tired of being told to “just do kegels” or “fix your core” with crunches
  
  

🔁 Ready to Ditch Crunches and Truly Restore?

If this episode hit home, it’s time to go deeper.

💌 Ready to reconnect with your core and pelvic floor — the right way?
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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
  
  
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