Pelvic Floor Health for Women: The Truth About Kegels, Breath, and Core Stability | Ep 385

Everyone has a pelvic floor. We just don’t think about it until there’s a mega problem! Bloating, back pain, constipation, leaking – these symptoms are more common than you think. Erin is taking us on a deep dive of the often overlooked pelvic floor, explaining how it connects to our diaphragm, core, breath, and even our gut.

You’ll learn why chronic tension, shallow breathing, and stress can lock the pelvic floor into dysfunction, why kegels alone don’t solve the problem, and how to retrain your body through intentional movement and 360° breathing. Erin speaks from her own experiences, sharing the exact cues, poses, and breathwork practices that helped her rebuild strength, relieve pain, and reconnect with her body from the inside out.

In this episode:

• The most common symptoms of pelvic floor issues, including how constipation and gut issues play a role
• Why kegels alone won’t fix your pelvic floor – and what to do instead
• How pregnancy and postpartum changes can affect the ribs, core, and pelvic floor
• Why diaphragmatic breathing (not shallow chest breathing!) is the foundation of pelvic floor health
• Erin’s favorite yoga poses for pelvic floor release, including child’s pose, happy baby, and supported hip openers

Resources mentioned:

Episode 380: The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works)

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