The Core of It All: Healing from the Inside Out

This week on The Radiant Living Podcast, host Nicole Hombrebueno Demare is joined by Katie Usher, Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Kaizen Pelvic Wellness, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation all about pelvic floor health, motherhood, and healing through every season.

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or simply curious about how to better support your body, this episode is packed with insight. Katie blends clinical expertise with lived experience as a mother of two, making pelvic floor education feel accessible, empowering, and long overdue.

Together, Nicole and Katie explore the real reasons pelvic floor care should be part of every woman’s wellness journey—not just after something goes wrong. You’ll walk away with tools, clarity, and the inspiration to advocate for your body through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

What We Discuss:

Katie’s personal journey from injury and motherhood to becoming a pelvic floor specialist

The most common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction (and why they’re often overlooked)

What preventative pelvic care looks like—yes, even before pregnancy

The role of breathwork, posture, and core coordination in pregnancy

Helpful exercises and tools for labor prep and delivery support

What to know in thefirst six weeks postpartum and how to prioritize recovery

The connection between pelvic floor health and low back pain, painful sex, or incontinence

Katie’s ideal postpartum healing timeline—and when to seek professional help