Welcome to the first episode of our special February series, For the Love of...! Today, we’re diving into sports nutrition—what fuels your body best, what myths need busting, and how to nourish yourself for peak performance.

💡 What We Cover in This Episode: ✔ The biggest misconceptions about sports nutrition ✔ How to fuel before, during, and after workouts ✔ How to spot nutrition misinformation online

Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just looking to optimize your energy, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed tips to help you make informed choices.

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Episode Summary

In this episode of The Fuel Your Awesome Show, we’re thrilled to dive into the world of pelvic floor health and its surprising connections to gut health. Dr. Desiree Cassell, PT, DPT, owner of The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness, joins us to share her expert knowledge on balancing pelvic floor health, managing common issues like constipation, and empowering women to live their healthiest, most balanced mom-life.

We’ll discuss how the pelvic floor affects the gut, signs and symptoms of pelvic floor-related gut issues, and practical tips to reduce constipation while avoiding other complications. Plus, Dr. Cassell shares her favorite way to fuel her awesome!

Guest Information

• Name: Dr. Desiree Cassell, PT, DPT
• Email: ptdes@balancedmomtality.com
• Business: The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness, LLC
• Phone: 505-803-2142

Topics Covered in This Episode

1. What is the Pelvic Floor?

   • A crash course on the pelvic floor and its role in gut health.
   • Understanding the connection between the pelvic floor and common issues like constipation.

2. Signs Your Gut Issues Might Be Pelvic Floor-Related

   • Symptoms that point to a pelvic floor connection, such as pelvic pressure, straining, or persistent bloating.

3. Tips to Improve Pelvic Floor Health and Manage Constipation

   • Actionable strategies to strengthen your pelvic floor, improve digestion, and manage bowel health.
   • Nutritional advice to support both your pelvic floor and overall wellness.

4. Avoiding Further Complications

   • How to prevent making conditions like constipation, hemorrhoids, and incontinence worse.
   • Simple lifestyle adjustments to support long-term pelvic health.

5. Fueling Your Awesome

   • Dr. Desiree Cassell shares her personal strategies for staying fueled—physically and metaphorically—as a busy mom and women’s health expert.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and the Well-Fueled Academy.
• Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
• Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com

Connect with Dr. Cassell

• Visit her website: The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness
• Email: ptdes@balancedmomtality.com
• Phone: 505-803-2142

Tune in to this fun, informative episode to take control of your pelvic health, boost your gut wellness, and fuel your awesome life!

Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s as timely as it is complex: What would it take to truly “Make America Healthy Again”? Inspired by RFK's recent initiative, this conversation unpacks the rising public awareness of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), their impact on health, and how this intersects with our national food environment.

I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. David Wiss, a leading expert in food addiction research, nutrition, and eating disorder recovery. Together, we tackle some of the big questions that health professionals and parents alike are asking:

• Are UPFs really as harmful as they’re being portrayed?
• How does the “All Foods Fit” model evolve in light of what we now know about UPFs?
• What role do systemic and legal actions, like the first major lawsuit against UPF companies, play in this conversation?

Whether you’re a dietitian, a parent, or someone just trying to make healthier choices in a world dominated by processed options, this episode offers practical takeaways and profound insights.

Tune in for this deep dive into nutrition, neuroscience, and systemic change. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your thoughts on today’s discussion!

Guest Resources: Connect with Dr. Wiss @drdavidwiss or at drdavidwiss.com

Check out his private practice Nutrition in Recovery and his App Wise Mind Nutrition.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and the Well-Fueled Academy.
• Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
• Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com