Healing At Your Core Podcast

About Healing At Your Core Podcast

Healing at Your Core is a podcast for women seeking trusted answers about pelvic health, recovery, and whole-body wellness. Hosted by pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred, PT, the show helps women better understand their bodies, restore confidence, and discover that healing is possible at every stage of life. Millions of women quietly live with symptoms they believe they simply have to accept. Leakage, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, postpartum recovery, and the physical changes of perimenopause and menopause are common, but they are not normal. Healing at Your Core creates a space for honest conversations that replace uncertainty with understanding and empower women to take the next step toward lasting healing. At Aylara Pelvic Health, we believe every woman deserves answers, compassionate care, and a clear path forward. Healing begins with understanding your body, not accepting unnecessary suffering. Through evidence-based education and personalized care, we help women move beyond symptoms and reclaim comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Hosted by BreeAnn Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC, founder of Aylara Pelvic Health and one of Utah's first pelvic floor physical therapists, this podcast is grounded in more than 20 years of clinical experience helping thousands of women restore their health through non-surgical, evidence-based care. Each episode features conversations with pelvic health specialists, physicians, wellness professionals, and other trusted experts covering pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, menopause, movement, whole-body wellness, and the latest evidence-based approaches to healing. Every discussion provides practical guidance you can apply to better understand your body, advocate for your health, and make informed decisions about your care. Our mission is simple: to normalize conversations about pelvic health, eliminate the shame surrounding pelvic dysfunction, and help every woman know that healing is possible. Subscribe to Healing at Your Core for trusted conversations, expert guidance, and practical insights that help you restore comfort, confidence, and connection, because healing starts at your core.

Publisher

BreeAnn Allred

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Improved Wellness through Thermography with Shayla Shearer

   Dr. Bree Allred interviews Shayla Shearer of Cache Valley Thermography about thermography and how it may complement medical screening. Shayla explains that thermography uses infrared imaging to create heat maps reflecting physiology such as blood flow, inflammation-related activity, metabolism, muscle activity, and nervous system patterns, with symmetry used as a key reference. It is not diagnostic or structural imaging and cannot identify specific conditions like cysts, but can flag abnormal or asymmetric patterns and suggest follow-up with appropriate clinicians and diagnostic tests. The episode covers benefits such as no radiation and use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, its usefulness for dense breast tissue, and common scan areas beyond breasts (thyroid, pelvis/torso). Shayla outlines appointment prep, acclimation and imaging steps, result timelines, typical rescan intervals, misconceptions, and where to find Cache Valley Thermography in North Logan, Utah. 00:00 Shayla’s Thermography Journey 01:33 Thermography Basics Explained 03:59 Screening vs Diagnosis 04:35 Readers vs Technicians 07:11 Breast Findings and Next Steps 09:52 Beyond Breasts Thyroid and Pelvis 10:30 Inflammation Injuries and Hormones 13:31 What to Expect at Your Appointment 16:31 Misconceptions Safety and Implants 17:13 Who Should Get Scanned and How Often 18:48 When to Skip and See a Doctor 19:31 Empowerment Preventive Mindset Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Cache Valley Thermography Cache Valley Thermography is a local, woman-focused thermal imaging service dedicated to helping people in Northern Utah take a proactive look at their health. Using safe, non-invasive thermal imaging, we offer a simple way to check in on your body and support the wellness choices you're already making. No radiation, no compression, no discomfort, just a caring, informative experience designed to fit into a busy life. We're proud to serve Cache Valley families who want more tools for living well. Links Website https://idealfamilychiro.com/thermography (https://idealfamilychiro.com/thermography) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555565019344 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555565019344) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cachevalleythermography/ (https://www.instagram.com/cachevalleythermography/)

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   My Breast Cancer Story

   Dr. Bree Allred shares her personal breast cancer story to encourage listeners to trust their instincts and listen to their bodies. Diagnosed at 28 in December 2011 after noticing a persistent lump post-weaning from pumping for twins, she describes imaging, biopsy results showing high-grade ductal carcinoma, and subsequent planning with surgeons and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, including MRI and lymph node biopsy (negative). She chose a right unilateral mastectomy with tissue expander and later silicone implant reconstruction, declined IVF embryo preservation before chemotherapy, and underwent ACMT chemotherapy with significant side effects, hair loss, and community support. She discusses survivorship anxiety, later having two more children and breastfeeding, chemo-induced temporary menopause, and eventually a prophylactic mastectomy and symmetry surgery on the left side, which was cancer-free, introducing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month series on breast cancer experiences and rehab. 00:00 Why This Matters 01:41 Finding a Lump Postpartum 03:20 Ultrasound and Biopsy 05:56 Reading the Diagnosis 08:07 Treatment Planning and Timeline 11:20 MRI Results and Surgery Choice 13:35 Mastectomy Recovery and Reconstruction Options 16:05 Fertility Decisions and Starting Chemo 18:22 Chemo Reality and Hair Loss 23:28 Reconstruction and Life After Cancer 25:17 Prophylactic Surgery and Looking Ahead Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com/) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (https://cp.podetize.com/youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Hormone Myths with Cassie Milligan

   The episode continues the discussion between Dr Bree Allred speaking and Cassie Milligan, FNP on who may be a good candidate for hormone therapy, emphasizing individualized assessment beyond sex hormones and noting that many men and women—including some cancer survivors—may still be candidates with different approaches (e.g., estriol/bi-est, localized vaginal use). It reviews the Women’s Health Initiative, stating the black box warning stemmed from synthetic estrogen/progestin combinations and that later large-scale research and the FDA’s removal of the warning increased estrogen demand, contributing to patch shortages. The conversation compares delivery methods (patch, cream, pellet, troche, capsule, injections) and highlights why tablets are not preferred by the clinician. It covers when not to prescribe (e.g., high labs, recent cancer, estrogen blockers, prostate cancer) and stresses lab testing, conservative dosing, and monitoring. Hormone changes’ effects on vaginal dryness, atrophy, painful intercourse, GSM, UTIs/yeast infections, and pelvic floor issues are outlined, along with the role of probiotics and pelvic floor therapy. 00:00 Who Is a Candidate 01:58 Black Box Warning Explained 04:41 Estrogen Patch Shortage 10:44 Who Should Avoid HRT 15:17 Vaginal Health and Atrophy 16:55 Postpartum Pain and Pelvic Floor 19:55 Pelvic Pain and Prolapse 20:19 GSM and Bladder Symptoms 26:23 Rapid Fire Symptom Check 27:50 Perimenopause Myth Busting 28:57 Find the Right Practitioner 31:23 Whole Body Team Approach 33:35 Feeling Like Yourself Again Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com/) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (https://cp.podetize.com/youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Links Website: reviveutah.org (http://reviveutah.org/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics (https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/ (https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132)

4. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself with Cassie Milligan

   The episode features Dr Bree Allred speaking with Cassie Milligan a family nurse practitioner and owner of Revive Wellness and Aesthetics, discussing why many women feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, gain weight, and sleep poorly despite being told their labs are “normal.” She explains her functional, cash-based approach to hormone optimization that considers the whole body—sex hormones, thyroid, adrenals, gut health, iron/ferritin, and symptoms—rather than treating lab ranges alone. 00:00 Not Feeling Like Yourself 01:10 Meet Hormone Expert Cassie Milligan 05:23 Functional Whole Body Approach 08:16 What Optimal Really Means 10:56 When to Test Hormones 21:51 Adrenals And Cortisol Basics 24:03 Hormones In Plain English Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Links Website: reviveutah.org (http://reviveutah.org/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics (https://www.facebook.com/revivewellaesthetics) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/ (https://www.instagram.com/revivewellnessaesthetics/) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-milligan-502aa0132)

5. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Why I Created Aylara Pelvic Health

   Dr. Bree Allred explains why she created Aylara Pelvic Health, citing that women have been underserved by a medical system historically based on male biology and siloed specialties, leaving many pelvic health concerns dismissed or normalized. She describes common issues women bring—painful periods, painful intercourse, infertility challenges, postpartum dysfunction, bladder and bowel problems, exercise-related leaking, pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, and perimenopause/menopause changes—and her goal of being a last stop for answers through evidence-based care, transparent guidance, and appropriate referrals (e.g., endometriosis specialists, colorectal surgeons, OBGYNs, urogynecologists). Aylara’s values emphasize safety, love, growth, collaboration, and hope, with care across life stages and outside an insurance-driven model. She shares the name’s origin: from “Ayla” (Turkish for moonlight) and “Ara,” meaning outer light meeting inner light to create wholeness. 00:00 Purpose of Aylara 01:25 Stories That Sparked Aylara 02:57 Being Heard and Believed 04:32 Education Options Collaboration 06:21 Clinic Values Safety Love 08:47 Care Across Life Stages 11:23 Changing Healthcare Culture 14:28 A Different Kind of Clinic 16:31 Why Join the Movement 17:10 Meaning Behind Aylara Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

6. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Nervous System Regulation and Chiropractic Care with Dr. Tyler Shearer

   Dr. Bree Allred hosts Dr. Tyler Shearer of Ideal Family Chiropractic to discuss nervous system regulation and how stress affects pain, muscle tension, sleep, digestion, pelvic health, and well-being. Shearer explains sympathetic (fight/flight/freeze) versus parasympathetic (rest/digest) function, emphasizing the vagus nerve’s role in returning the body to rest, and notes dysregulation can be measured via heart rate variability, surface EMG, and a rolling thermal scan. They review common sympathetic-dominance symptoms (sleep issues, jaw/neck tension, headaches, bowel changes, fatigue, increased pain sensitivity, pelvic floor tension) and mention dysautonomia/POTS. Shearer describes how stress can increase pain through reduced proprioception and increased nociception, and how chiropractic adjustments may restore proprioceptive input, reduce pain signals, and support various adult and pediatric concerns. They advocate multimodal care, practical tools beyond “relax” (breathing, massage, walks, quiet time), and evaluating the nervous system for adults and kids. 00:00 Welcome and Episode Focus 01:19 Tyler’s Chiropractic Journey 02:35 Why the Nervous System Matters 03:18 Regulation and the Vagus Nerve 03:59 Measuring Dysregulation 06:11 Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic 07:24 What Stress Should Do 08:31 Signs You’re Stuck On 11:05 Why Stress Hits Differently 13:29 Stress and the Pain Cycle 16:31 Feeling Safe to Move Again 18:40 Why Relax Isn’t Helpful 20:57 Where Chiropractic Fits In 22:20 Evidence and Research Reality 25:31 Lifestyle Tools That Support Care 27:50 Practical Regulation Tips 30:05 Daily Habits and Final Takeaways Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Guest Links Website: https://idealfamilychiro.com/ (https://idealfamilychiro.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPorBo_pVU3p7qPmrB1CBuA/videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPorBo_pVU3p7qPmrB1CBuA/videos) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IdealFamilyChiropractic (https://www.facebook.com/IdealFamilyChiropractic) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idealfamilychiropractic/ (https://www.instagram.com/idealfamilychiropractic/)

7. 

   27 Aug 2026

   How Chinese Medicine Can Help Resolve Pain and Fertility Issues with Danielle Dickshinski

   Dr. Bree Allred interviews licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Danielle Dickshinski about managing endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, lifestyle, and collaboration with pelvic floor physical therapy and surgical specialists. Danielle explains acupuncture’s local and systemic effects on pain via immune and nervous system regulation, fascia and trigger point work, and cycle-based treatment planning, noting improvements often require weekly care over several months, with earlier intervention responding faster. They discuss inflammation-focused nutrition (whole foods, anti-inflammatory choices, warm foods), safe and informed herb use and medication interactions, and fertility optimization including recommended preconception labs and semen analysis. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:48 Can Acupuncture Help Endo Pain 02:37 How Acupuncture Modulates Pain 05:35 Meridians and Nervous System 06:59 Local Tissue and Fascia Effects 09:01 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture 10:26 Timing Treatments With Cycle 11:46 How Fast Results Happen 13:42 Central Sensitization and Trauma 16:34 Lifestyle and Anti Inflammatory Eating 21:37 Signs of Inflammation Patterns 24:23 Herbal Training and Credentials 26:04 Herbs Safety Tiers 27:43 Testing Herbs Slowly 28:48 Tell Your Providers 30:21 Acupuncture for Fertility 32:09 Preconception Lab Checklist 35:27 Supplements and Overload 35:53 Adenomyosis Support 36:59 When Surgery Is Needed 39:44 Post Surgery Recovery 40:55 Scar Tissue Needling 45:10 PT and Acupuncture Teamwork 47:11 Painful Intercourse Help 48:37 Hope and Next Steps Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678#) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth) | YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCiG6LEXhr0tIwoDgB0fZdqg/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Guest Bio Danielle Dickshinski, L.Ac., RMT, is the owner of Thriving with Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture located in Logan, Utah. Danielle is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Utah, Nationally certified at N.C.B.A.H.M., certified Reiki Master & Teacher, & Herbalist, and Trauma Support Specialist. She holds a B.A. in Biology and Master in Science in Acupuncture. Danielle is passionate in helping others regain their power whether it is harmonizing hormones, regulating digestion, or integrating wellness and empowerment after an experience of trauma. She specializes in Women’s Medicine for Reproductive Health, Autoimmunity, Chronic Pain, and Emotional Well-being. Within her practice, she combines the tools of Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Reiki, Chinese nutrition, Tui Na, Cupping, and Functional Medicine to customize a plan to help others learn how to thrive! Links Website: https://www.temacupuncture.com/ (https://www.temacupuncture.com/) Facebook: www.facebook.com/temacupuncture (www.facebook.com/temacupuncture) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithacuut/ (https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithacuut/)

8. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Exploring the Jaw-Pelvic Floor Link with Michael Bennett

   Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred interviews dentist and dental sleep medicine specialist Dr. Mike Bennett about connections between the jaw, airway, sleep quality, nervous system regulation, and pelvic floor function. Bennett explains how sleep-related breathing disorders and sympathetic “fight or flight” activation can drive bruxism and chronic jaw pain, and how pelvic injuries or inflammation can also contribute to clenching, making care bidirectional and team-based. They discuss evaluating airway obstruction with imaging and sleep testing, alternatives and challenges to CPAP, myofunctional therapy, nasal breathing benefits, posture and trauma influences, and simple lifestyle supports like hydration and whole foods. They note improvements in children’s issues (bedwetting, constipation, ADHD-like symptoms) and emphasize root-cause, interprofessional care focused on optimizing sleep as a foundation for healing. 00:00 Sleep and Bedwetting Link 00:34 Show Intro and Mission 00:58 Meet Dr Mike Bennett 01:58 Root Causes Behind TMJ 04:43 Why the Jaw Drives Survival 06:19 Pelvic Floor Connection 08:35 Sleep Pain and Fertility 09:52 Airway Evaluation and Treatment 12:16 Why Devices Fail and Body Triggers 14:36 Nervous System Breathing Basics 16:26 Nose Breathing and Nitric Oxide 18:22 Team Based Care and Referrals 21:15 Practice Location and Next Steps 21:47 Pediatric Sleep Screening 23:31 Why Jaws Are Shrinking 25:01 Treating Kids Without Surgery 26:03 Posture and Nervous System 28:34 Simple Lifestyle Upgrades 31:40 Women and TMJ Patterns 34:38 Sleep as the Healer 38:41 Mouth Taping Safely 41:11 Where to Start Care 44:19 Rapid Fire Wrap Up 45:40 Final Takeaways Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Guest Mike Bennett, DDS, PhD, is a board certified dentist and educator passionate about helping people breathe, sleep, and heal through airway focused care. With a PhD in Healthcare Professions Education, he empowers both dentists and the general public to understand the critical link between oral health and whole body wellness. His mission is to transform lives by making dentistry about more than teeth — it's about total health. Links Podcast: https://morethanteeth.com (https://morethanteeth.com) Website: https://www.advanced-dentalcare.com/ (https://www.advanced-dentalcare.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bennett-54a7b859/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bennett-54a7b859/)

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   13 Aug 2026

   Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care with Steph Denniston

   Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts Dr. Steph Denniston of Active Family Chiropractic to discuss pregnancy changes, common myths, and when to seek care. Denniston shares how her own difficult pregnancies led her to specialize in pregnancy chiropractic and challenges the idea that pain is “normal,” emphasizing that sciatica, pubic symphysis pain (“lightning crotch”), and low back pain are common but avoidable with pelvic and sacral balance, ligament support, and posture. They distinguish normal adaptations (pelvic widening, ribcage expansion, spinal curvature and center-of-gravity shifts) from misalignments that can be addressed. Denniston outlines what an initial chiropractic visit includes, describes care as symptom-based maintenance through pregnancy and postpartum, and explains how chiropractic can support breech situations by optimizing maternal pelvic balance rather than turning the baby. They compare chiropractic’s structural focus with pelvic floor PT’s muscle and incontinence expertise and highlight postpartum recovery beyond the six-week mark. 00:00 Pain Is Not Normal 00:26 Meet Dr Steph Denniston 01:02 Why Pregnancy Chiropractic 02:16 Debunking Pregnancy Pain 04:38 Common Pregnancy Complaints 05:29 Alignment Changes Explained 07:33 Normal Body Adaptations 11:53 When To Seek Help 15:09 What A Visit Looks Like 17:13 Care Plans And Maintenance 20:20 Breech Baby Support 22:16 Chiro vs Pelvic PT 23:54 Where Care Overlaps 27:42 Team Based Pregnancy Care 28:42 Postpartum Recovery Timeline 31:32 Why Six Weeks Is Myth 34:05 Rapid Fire Questions 36:14 Find Dr Steph Online Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Link Website: activefamchiro.com

10. 

    6 Aug 2026

    Overcoming Painful Intimacy with Leilani Volkman

    Leilani Volkmann, 37, a realtor and mom of three, joins pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred on Healing at Your Core to share how she experienced painful sex for 13 years after marrying at 19 and was told by an OB it was “all in her head.” After learning about pelvic floor PT through social media and meeting Bree via Bree’s husband, she sought help when symptoms worsened after her third C-section and found significant relief in about eight sessions, though anxiety around sex persisted for months. They discuss how nervous system “caveman brain/scary movie mode” responses drive protective pelvic floor tightening, why learning to relax (the opposite of Kegels) and using graded dilators/manual therapy can help, and how arousal, anatomy, vibrators, and individualized lubricants relate to pain and orgasm. 00:00 Painful Sex for 13 Years 01:09 Podcast Intro and Mission 01:36 Meet Leilani Volkmann 03:06 Why She Shares Openly 05:55 Dismissed by Doctors 07:18 Finding Pelvic Floor PT 08:12 Desperation and Supportive Husband 11:06 Pain Patterns and Vibrator Breakthrough 13:28 Emotional Toll and Desire Mismatch 17:09 Dilators and Caveman Brain 20:14 Learning to Release Not Kegels 22:39 Safety Trust and Rewriting the Story 25:27 Aftereffects Energy and Body Memory 28:32 First Visit Fears 30:35 What Pelvic PT Looks Like 32:05 Dilators And Nervous System 34:23 G Spot And Anatomy 35:37 Orgasm Stats And Norms 37:00 Arousal Changes Pain 39:19 Lube Choices And Sensitivities 40:32 Early Help For Tampon Pain 42:56 Advice And Support 48:29 Therapy Can Still Hurt 49:14 Rapid Fire Questions Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

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    30 Jul 2026

    Understanding Postpartum Mental Health with Hannah Sawitsky

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts mental health counselor and doula Hannah Sawitzke of Nova Therapy to discuss the “fourth trimester” (the first three months postpartum, with impacts lasting far beyond) and why parents should speak up and seek help. Sawitzke shares that Nova was inspired by her own postpartum anxiety and explains the inadequacy of the typical six-week postpartum checkup, emphasizing multimodal care, self-advocacy, and postpartum planning. They clarify differences between baby blues (first 2–3 weeks) and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, outline symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and intrusive thoughts, and describe risk factors including complicated pregnancy, NICU stays, feeding challenges, perfectionism, and limited support. They highlight Utah’s higher reported rates and resources like Postpartum Support International and Nova (thrivewithnova.com). 00:00 Reaching Out Matters 00:22 Show Intro and Guest 01:19 Hannah and Nova Therapy 02:16 Why She Started Nova 04:19 What Is Fourth Trimester 05:28 Beyond Three Months 06:40 Six Week Checkup Debate 10:57 Advocacy and Postpartum Plan 13:07 Baby Blues vs PMADs 15:44 When to Seek Help 18:12 Finding Postpartum Resources 19:44 Depression Anxiety OCD Explained 22:03 Intrusive Thoughts Defined 26:07 Stigma and Speaking Up 27:01 Risk Factors and Triggers 28:16 Complications Feeding Perfectionism 30:08 Utah Rates and Gaps 32:15 Spotting Symptoms Together 32:52 Motherhood Identity Shift 36:22 Twins and NICU Story 39:22 Support Without Diagnosis 39:56 Understanding Birth Trauma 43:46 Postpartum Disorders Overview 45:15 Brain Body Connection 50:00 Breaking Fear Pain Cycle 51:07 Advice and Self Care 55:01 Closing Resources and Where to Find Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Guest Hannah Sawitsky, CMHC, is a licensed therapist, certified doula, and maternal mental health specialist based in Logan, Utah. She is the founder of Nova Therapy and Doula Services, where she helps individuals and families navigate pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, anxiety, and the transition to parenthood. Hannah is passionate about creating supportive, evidence-based spaces where parents can feel less alone and more connected to themselves, their relationships, and their communities. Guest LInks Website: ThriveWithNova.com (http://thrivewithnova.com/) LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahsawitsky/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahsawitsky/) Facebook:facebook.com/thrivewithnova (http://facebook.com/thrivewithnova) Instagram: instagram.com/thrivewithnova (http://instagram.com/thrivewithnova) YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThriveWithNova (http://www.youtube.com/@ThriveWithNova)

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    23 Jul 2026

    Pelvic Floor-Friendly Strength Training with Alicia Wood

    Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts Healing at Your Core with guest Alicia Wood, a certified personal trainer specializing in pregnancy/postpartum fitness and menopause coaching at Aylara Pelvic Health, discussing pelvic floor-friendly strength training and the clinic’s PT–trainer collaboration. Alicia shares her own history of leakage and urgency, common workout mistakes such as normalizing exercise leakage and excessive glute clenching during lifts, and emphasizes that “common is not normal.” They critique diet culture, “bounce back” messaging, and extreme training that can raise stress and lead to burnout, advocating sustainable routines (often 2–3 days/week, even 30 minutes). They cover menstrual-cycle-informed training, beginner programming (breathwork, mobility, activation, power, strength, conditioning, cooldown), postpartum return-to-exercise guidance with gradual progression and symptom monitoring, myths about pregnancy strength training, and when to see pelvic floor PT versus a trainer; Bree notes a symptom quiz and virtual services at https://aylarapelvichealth.com/ 00:00 Fitness Junk Trends 00:28 Podcast Intro 00:53 Meet Alicia Wood 03:24 Why She Specialized 04:50 Workout Mistakes 07:36 Healthy Routine Basics 09:21 Ditch Diet Culture 13:01 Cycle Based Training 15:03 Beginner Strength Plan 19:11 Postpartum Return Tips 21:33 Ease Back In 22:21 Personalized Postpartum Plans 23:55 Strength Training Benefits 25:18 Pregnancy Training Myths 26:45 Trainer vs Pelvic PT 28:35 Pressure Management Basics 30:29 Rehab to Wellness Handoff 32:55 Finding the Right Provider 35:39 Safe Space and Symptom Talk 38:03 Mission and Next Steps Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. About Guest Alicia is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Specialist, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist. She is passionate about helping women build strength, confidence, and resilience through every stage of life. Her approach emphasizes safe, effective strength training that supports long-term health, empowers women to trust their bodies, and makes fitness both practical and sustainable. Whether clients are preparing for pregnancy, recovering postpartum, navigating menopause, or simply striving to become stronger, Alicia is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals with confidence. Links Website https://alyarapelvichealth.com (https://alyarapelvichealth.com/)

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    16 Jul 2026

    Common Doesn't Mean Normal with BreeAnn Allred

    In this episode of Healing at Your Core, host Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC introduces listeners to the often overlooked world of pelvic health and explains why pelvic floor dysfunction should never be accepted as a normal part of life. Drawing from more than 20 years of clinical experience, Bree shares her personal journey into pelvic floor physical therapy and explains how pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, aging, and everyday life can affect the pelvic floor. She also discusses the many symptoms connected to pelvic dysfunction, including bladder issues, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, prolapse, and core weakness. Throughout the episode, Bree breaks down pelvic floor anatomy in simple, easy-to-understand language while emphasizing one powerful message: common does not mean normal. She explains how pelvic floor physical therapy provides evidence-based, non-surgical solutions that help women regain comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome and why pelvic health conversations matter 01:02 — Bree's journey into pelvic floor physical therapy 02:28 — Why women experience pelvic floor dysfunction throughout life 04:14 — Understanding pelvic floor anatomy and its role in the body 10:26 — Common symptoms and conditions treated with pelvic floor therapy 16:00 — Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and prolapse 20:20 — Final thoughts and how to determine if pelvic floor therapy is right for you Thank you for listening to Healing at Your Core. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC "Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation." CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. Join FREE at: www.aylarapelvichealth.com (http://www.aylarapelvichealth.com) Follow Bree on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089627372678) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aylarapelvichealth/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AylaraPelvicHealth) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeann-allred-218750293/?isSelfProfile=false) Bonus Resource: Schedule your FREE Discovery Call and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence.

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