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Essential Pelvic Health
Join us as we explore the ins and outs of bladder, bowel, and sexual health—no topic is too taboo. We’ll also dive into the role of hormones, the nervous system, and of course the pelvic floor, to empower you to self-advocate for the care you deserve.
This podcast is for all gender diversities, individuals looking to better understand their bodies, and medical and wellness professionals looking to better support their clients.
Essential Pelvic Health
Unlocking Movement: Understanding Retained Reflexes with Theresa Allender
In this enlightening episode, Essential Pelvic Health sits down with Theresa Allender, an expert in neurodevelopment and movement therapy, to explore the fascinating world of retained reflexes.
Theresa shares how these primitive reflexes—meant to be integrated in early childhood—can persist into adulthood and affect behavior, learning, coordination, and emotional regulation.
Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode will give you insight into:
What retained reflexes are and why they matter
Common signs that a reflex hasn’t integrated
How these reflexes impact kids and adults
Tools and strategies for integration
Theresa’s holistic approach to supporting neurodevelopment
Resources:
Reflex Testing with Neurology Explanation: https://youtu.be/LYYrLzDHqv0
Simple Reflex Testing (without neurology background): https://youtu.be/ZkGDm3t2hb8
Don't miss this deep dive into how subtle shifts in the nervous system can unlock greater potential for movement, learning, and calm.