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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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Send us a text Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed? In this episode, Dr. Millie and Dr. Yardena Bauer dive into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve, the body’s hidden switch between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest. You’ll learn why stress shows up the way it does, how visceral manipulation supports your organs, and simple, practical tools you can use at home, like breathwork, temperature shifts, music, and connection, to calm your nervous system and feel grounded agai...
Send us a text Your gut isn’t just about digestion, it’s the key to your mood, hormones, and overall health! In this powerful conversation, Dr. Millie Schweky sits down with Dr. Yardena Bauer (PhD, dietitian, and hormone nutrition expert) to unpack the surprising connection between gut health, hormone balance, and emotional well-being. Discover how your microbiome impacts serotonin, why “period poops” happen, and practical ways to support your body with fiber, probiotics, and nourishing foods...
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 Store...
Send us a text Welcome back to What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor! In Episode 8, Dr. Millie Schweky and certified sex coach Galya Falkson answer two of the most vulnerable questions in the Q&A box: “Why don’t I feel anything during sex?” “And why do I feel so alone during Niddah?” Spoiler: It’s not just in your head and it’s absolutely something you can work through. Inside: What “sensitivity” really means and how arousal plays a major roleWhy your clitoris needs blood f...
Send us a text Welcome back to another juicy episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor! In this no-holds-barred Q&A, Dr. Millie Schweky is joined again by sex coach Galya Falkson to pull back the curtain on the biggest mysteries in female pleasure: squirting and the G-spot. In this episode, we dive into: What squirting really is (hint: it’s not pee... but maybe a little?)The truth about the G-spot and how it’s actually just clitoral stimulation from the insideWhy pleasure ...
Send us a text What do you do when sex hurts, your therapist says to stop, and your partner just… doesn’t get it? In this no-filter episode, Dr. Millie dives deep into the emotional, physical, and relational complexities of painful sex and how couples can stay connected and empowered without rushing into penetration. What’s Inside: What the “fear-pain cycle” is… and how to break it.The truth about fairness in intimacy (spoiler: you matter too)Real scripts to help you talk to your partner with...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Millie answers listener-submitted questions that crack open the honest, nuanced world of sexual wellness and relational intimacy. She tackles: Why orgasms might require vibrators while on antidepressants and how to navigate that with your partnerHow to have conversations about sex with your fiancé before marriage (without feeling shame or confusion)What it means when sex doesn’t hurt but throbs afterHow lubrication, arousal, hydration, and hormones all play...
Send us a text In this episode: Dr. Millie and sex coach Galya tackle a listener's heartfelt question: "Who do I see first: pelvic floor PT or a sex therapist, when sex is painful?" Their answer? It depends... and you deserve to know why. You'll learn: What vaginismus is (and why it’s more common than you think).How to differentiate between muscle-related vs. emotional/psychological pain during intimacy.The truth about postpartum pain and the myth of the "loose" pelvic floor.Why even C-sectio...
Send us a text Welcome back to What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor! In this fiery third episode, Dr. Millie Schweky and certified sex coach Galya Falkson dive into some of the most under-discussed and misunderstood topics in women’s sexual health. What’s inside: How history of a c-section can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction, scar tissue pain, and nerve sensitivity and what you can do about itBusting myths: Why painful sex is never normal, and what to do if it’s been your reality fo...
Send us a text Welcome back to another spicy episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor! In this Q&A-packed session, Dr. Millie Schweky teams up again with sex coach Galya Falkson to explore what’s really going on when orgasms feel out of reach. In this episode, we dive into: What to do when vibrators don’t work and why they’re not magic wandsThe role your brain plays in pleasure (yes, stress can shut it all down)Why prolapse affects orgasm and what to do about itMuscle tens...
Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of What They Didn't Tell You: From Core to Floor! Dr. Millie Schweky (pelvic floor PT and your new favorite girlfriend in your earbuds) and sex coach Galya Falkson kick off the Sex Q&A season with real talk on things many of us wonder but few of us say out loud. In this episode, we cover: The two types of desire: spontaneous vs. responsive (and why knowing the difference is a game-changer)What to do when partners have mismatched libidosIs pain d...
Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor! I’m your host, Dr. Millie Schweky, a pelvic floor physical therapist who’s done watching women be dismissed, misinformed, or left to Google their symptoms in secret. In this short and juicy pilot episode, I’m giving you the scoop on what podcast is all about and why I created it. Because let’s be real: leaking when you laugh isn’t just normal, sex isn’t supposed to hurt, and you definitely shoul...
Send us a text Millie gets real about the protein DMs, social media comparison, and what “doing health” looks like in different seasons. Simple, doable basics > shiny trends. Plus, a gentle invite to find your middle with Core Girls Club. In this episode… Why Millie shared her own 120g protein target, and why yours can be differentHow to scroll without spiraling: using social for ideas, not comparisonThe boring-but-powerful basics: protein, fiber, sleep, movement, sunlight, community...
Send us a text In this laid back solo episode, I tell you about my secret weapon to managing stress, which is actually STRESS! Yep. This one is a quickie so you better listen, and get to the end because OBV theres a goodie waiting for you Link here: Core Girls Club Waitlist
Send us a text Ever feel like you’re doing all the core exercises… but nothing is actually changing? In this episode, Dr. Millie and Zoe break down why so many women struggle to feel or see results from core work, especially postpartum. Spoiler alert: it’s usually not about doing more exercises, it’s about how you’re breathing, standing, and moving through your day. They talk honestly about postpartum bellies, diastasis recti, bloating, alignment, rib position, and the small habits that quiet...
Send us a text So many women move through life in a constant state of doing. We hustle, we achieve, we handle everything for everyone else, and somewhere along the way we forget how to slow down. In this conversation, Millie and Zoe get brutally honest about why slowing down feels so uncomfortable, why so many of us don’t feel safe with our own thoughts, and how we can finally begin tuning back into ourselves instead of running on autopilot. They share real stories, practical practices, and t...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of What They Didn’t Tell You From Core to Floor, Millie sits down with Zoe Corin for an honest and grounded conversation about shifting from shrinking to strengthening. Together they explore what embodiment truly means, how strength changes the way you see yourself, and why so many women are finally realizing that chasing “small” never leads to long-term health or confidence. Millie and Zoe open up about the pressure to be thin, how their own communities ...
Send us a text Leaking During Workouts? Pelvic Heaviness? Back Pain? Let’s Fix That. In this episode of What They Didn’t Tell You from Core to Floor, Dr. Millie is back in the studio with personal trainer & core specialist Zoe Corin to unpack one of the most common and most ignored , fitness struggles: pelvic floor symptoms during exercise. Whether you're leaking during jumping jacks, feeling heaviness in a squat, or wondering “is something wrong with my body?” thi...
Send us a text Are you exhausted, trying to juggle workouts, motherhood, and life on way too little sleep? In this raw and refreshingly honest episode, Dr. Millie and Zoe sit down (with zero prep!) to talk about what it really looks like to stay active when you’re tired, overwhelmed, and running on caffeine and chaos. From choosing between sleep or exercise, to cravings, postpartum burnout, and why your best “workout” might actually be a nap, this conversation is packed with truth, hum...
Send us a text Life has been chaotic — war, travel, motherhood, work, and everything in between. But through it all, one thing has kept Dr. Millie grounded: movement. In this heartfelt solo episode, she opens up about finding peace in the chaos, reconnecting with her body, and realizing that sometimes… we don’t need more self-help, we just need to be. Tune in as she shares how fitness became her anchor through unpredictable seasons, why too much “growth content” can disconnect us from our int...
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