How to Fix Pelvic Floor Issues Naturally | Breathing, Core & Recovery | Dr. Kayla Borchers

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry
How to Fix Pelvic Floor Issues Naturally | Breathing, Core & Recovery | Dr. Kayla Borchers
Feb 26, 2026 Season 1 Episode 69
James Barry, Dr. Kayla Borchers, Podcraft Alchemy

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Pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary leakage, prolapse, and nervous system dysregulation are far more connected than most people realize, and ignoring them can impact pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long term pelvic health.

Dr. Kayla Borchers is a pelvic floor physical therapist and nervous system expert who takes a holistic, root cause approach to women’s health. We unpack diaphragmatic breathing, why traditional Kegel exercises often fail, how to heal C section scar tissue, and what true postpartum recovery should look like so you can restore core strength

Key Insights:

βœ… Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Is Common But Not Normal

βœ… Diaphragmatic Breathing Regulates The Nervous System

βœ… Traditional Kegels Can Worsen Tight Pelvic Floor

βœ… Postpartum Recovery Requires Scar Mobilization And Core Rehab

βœ… C Section Recovery Impacts Multiple Tissue Layers

βœ… Proactive Pregnancy Preparation Reduces Tearing Risk

Chapters:

00:00 Why Pelvic Floor Matters

00:40 Men And Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

01:44 What The Pelvic Floor Actually Does

02:50 Diaphragmatic Breathing Explained

04:55 Fight Or Flight And Bowel Changes

06:43 What Healthy Stool Should Look Like

09:36 Why We Only Talk About Pelvic Floor Postpartum

15:10 Is Modern Life Disrupting Our Breath

19:28 How To Release The Diaphragm At Home

24:30 Social Media, Stress And Shallow Breathing

26:31 Exhale Longer Than You Inhale

28:53 Nose Breathing And Pelvic Floor Activation

32:08 Why Kegels Can Make Things Worse

35:56 Vaginal Weights And Jade Eggs

39:12 Postpartum Tightness And Shame Myths

42:30 C Section Recovery And Scar Healing

48:35 One Ancestral Practice To Bring Back

50:02 Where To Find Dr. Kayla Borchers

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Dr. Kayla Borchers Website: https://www.drkaylaborchers.com

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