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Send us Fan Mail I am sitting down with Esther Farkovitz, host of A Soul Grows in Israel, teacher, and someone who has spent years exploring the intersection of Torah, Kabbalah, and what it actually means to live an authentic life. We talked about what it means to be spiritual in a world that confuses it with being perfect. We explored the idea that you are not your personality, you are not your thoughts, you are not your mistakes. You are your nishamah, and that part of you is already whole. In this episode... what it actually means to be spiritualhow to bring meditation into your daveningwhy your inner voice gets drowned outthe Kabbalistic idea of blockageswhy your personality is just a garmenthow to stop chasing perfectionand the one thing you need to hear: you are worthy, period.Esther said something that stuck with me. If we could just accept all of our ingredients, the good and the shadow side, and use them to serve Hashem, that is the ultimate. Not becoming someone else, not fixing yourself, just showing up as exactly who you are.

Send us Fan Mail What if becoming a better mother starts with learning how to mother yourself? In this episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie Schweky sits down with therapist Robin Gutman to talk about self-awareness, emotional regulation, motherhood, relationships, and the patterns we carry from childhood. They discuss why small conflicts can often point to deeper needs, how IFS can help us understand our emotional “parts,” and why slowing down, feeling your feelings, and creating safety within yourself can change the way you show up for the people you love. You don’t have to push your feelings away. You can learn to understand them.

Send us Fan Mail What if your cycle could tell you more about your health than you realize? In this episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie Schweky sits down with Sabrina Nowicki to talk about fertility awareness, cycle tracking, and learning to understand the signals your body is already giving you. They discuss: What fertility awareness really meansHow to recognize your body's fertility signsWhat your cycle can tell you about your healthWhy understanding your cycle is empowering even if you're not trying to get pregnantHow technology can support body awareness without replacing your intuitionYour body is constantly communicating with you. The more you understand it, the more empowered you become.

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to “spice up” your sex life? In this episode of What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie Schweky sits down with Bracha Bardwigder, a therapist and sexuality and intimacy specialist, for an honest conversation about sex, connection, communication, and the things so many couples struggle with behind closed doors. They talk about why relationships can fall into a routine, how pressure and expectations can get in the way of pleasure, and how to recognize when a sexual struggle may actually be connected to something deeper in the relationship. They also dive into painful sex, low desire, shame, emotional disconnection, communication, and why both physical and emotional support can be important when you're struggling. In this episode, you'll learn: • What “spicing up” your sex life actually means • Why pressure can be the biggest obstacle to pleasure • How to tell if you're dealing with a sexual issue or a deeper relationship issue • Why communication is essential to intimacy • How pain can affect you emotionally, not just physically • Why seeking both pelvic floor PT and emotional support can make a difference • How to challenge the beliefs and shame you may have carried into your relationship Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to ignore problems in your intimate life or simply accept them as normal. You deserve support, connection, pleasure, and a relationship that feels good for both of you. Listen now to What They Didn’t Tell You: From Core to Floor with Dr. Millie Schweky.

Send us Fan Mail Trying to conceive can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. In this episode, Dr. Millie sits down with nutrition coach and fertility expert Lauren Allen to explore how nutrition, hormones, sleep, movement, and lifestyle habits can support fertility naturally. Lauren shares her personal journey with PCOS and infertility, the science behind optimizing egg quality and hormone health, and why small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference. Together, they discuss fertility awareness, common misconceptions about PCOS and IVF, the importance of blood sugar balance, and how women can take a proactive approach before and during their fertility journey. Whether you're just starting to think about pregnancy, actively trying to conceive, navigating PCOS or thyroid concerns, or simply wanting to better understand your body, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights and hope. In this episode, you'll learn: How nutrition influences fertility and hormone healthWhy sleep may be the most underrated fertility toolThe role of blood sugar, gut health, and egg qualityWhen to seek fertility support—and what to consider firstCommon misconceptions about PCOS, IVF, and fertility treatmentsThree daily habits that can help support reproductive healthWhy prevention and preparation matter before trying to conceiveRemember, while many factors are beyond our control, caring for your health is one of the most powerful ways to support your fertility journey.

Send us Fan Mail What happens after your C-section? In this solo episode of What They Didn't Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie Schweky dives into one of the most overlooked parts of postpartum recovery healing after a Cesarean birth. While new moms receive endless advice about caring for their newborn, very few are taught how to recover from a major abdominal surgery. From numbness and scar sensitivity to the infamous "C-section shelf," Dr. Millie explains what's actually happening inside your body and why so many women continue living with symptoms they believe are simply "normal." This episode is a compassionate reminder that your birth experience matters, your recovery matters, and your feelings are valid. Whether your C-section happened six weeks ago or sixteen years ago, it's never too late to better understand your body and begin your healing journey. Drawing from years of experience as a pelvic floor physical therapist and her own experience recovering from abdominal surgery Dr. Millie shares practical education, encouragement, and hope for every mother navigating life after a C-section. In This Episode: Why C-section recovery deserves more attentionCommon myths about Cesarean birthWhy your C-section was not your faultThe emotional side of an unexpected birth experienceWhy recovering from a C-section is different from a vaginal birthUnderstanding numbness, tightness, and scar sensitivityWhat causes the "C-section shelf"Why scar healing is about more than just the skinThe role of pelvic floor physical therapy after a C-sectionHow to reconnect with your core, breathing, and nervous systemWhy scar massage isn't always the first stepDr. Millie's personal experience recovering from abdominal surgeryHow understanding your body helps you stop fearing itIf you've ever felt disconnected from your body after a C-section, this episode is for you. Learn More The Scar Release Method: milliedpt.com/scar-release https://www.milliedpt.com/scar-release milliedpt.com The Scar Release Method The Scar Release Method by Dr. Millie Shwecky is a 90 minute masterclass that will teach you how to reconnect with yourself, healing your c-section scar once and for all. Learn techniques to massage and release scar tissue, and strengthen the connections in your body to fully rehabilitate your scar.

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of What They Didn't Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie sits down with licensed mental health counselor Rachel Tuckman to discuss one of today's most important conversations surrounding body image, diet culture, and the growing influence of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Together, they explore how society's definition of "healthy" has shifted, why extreme thinness is becoming the new beauty standard, and the emotional impact this has on women, men, teenagers, and families. Rachel shares her expertise on eating disorders, body image, Health at Every Size (HAES), and the psychological factors that often drive our relationship with food and our bodies. Rather than focusing on weight, this conversation challenges listeners to redefine health through nourishment, emotional well-being, meaningful relationships, and self-compassion. Whether you're navigating your own body image journey, raising children in today's social media culture, or simply trying to build a healthier relationship with food, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical perspective. In this episode: • The rise of GLP-1 medications and today's changing body standards • What "food noise" really means • Why hunger is a healthy biological signal • The psychology behind eating disorders • How social media shapes body image • Why commenting on weight can be harmful • The difference between thinness and true health • Helping children develop a healthy body image • Redefining wellness beyond appearance Connect with Rachel Tuckman Instagram: @racheltuckmanlmhc Website: racheltuckman.com If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of What They Didn't Tell You: From Core to Floor, Dr. Millie sits down with fertility awareness educator and founder of Reclaim Womanhood, Pessy Schwartz, for a powerful conversation about reconnecting with the wisdom of the female body. Together, they explore what it truly means to reclaim womanhood beyond cultural expectations and gender roles. Pessy shares how understanding the menstrual cycle isn't just about fertility, it's about recognizing your body's natural rhythms, embracing feminine energy, and living in greater alignment with yourself. You'll discover why your menstrual cycle is considered your "fifth vital sign," how each phase of the cycle carries its own purpose, and why symptoms may be messages rather than problems to silence. The conversation also dives into rest, productivity, burnout, nervous system healing, and the courage it takes to slow down in a world that constantly tells women to keep pushing forward. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating postpartum, coming off birth control, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of your body, this episode offers a fresh perspective that will change the way you think about hormones, femininity, and your overall well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: What it really means to reclaim your womanhoodWhy your menstrual cycle is more than just your periodThe four phases of the menstrual cycle and their deeper meaningHow to work with your hormones instead of fighting themThe connection between feminine energy, rest, and healingWhy slowing down can transform your health and relationshipsHow your body communicates through your cyclePractical ways to become more connected to your body's natural rhythmIf you've ever felt disconnected from your body or frustrated by your hormones, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired to see your cycle in a completely new light. Links: Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy Get out of pain guide: https://milliedpt.kit.com/ca03c82c95 Decrease Your Risk of Tearing Guide: https://milliedpt.ck.page/fec34a522f Pessy Schwartz IG: @reclaimwomanhood Pessy Schwartz Reclaim Womanhood: reclaimwomanhood.com/secrets-of-niddah Code: MILLIE for $52 off

Send us Fan Mail This one is such an important episode. I’m talking to Sheva Mintz, a labor and delivery nurse at a high-risk hospital in Florida, mama of three, and someone who is deeply passionate about helping women walk into birth feeling educated, calm, and empowered. She believes in movement, breath, trusting the female body, and also in the value of medical support when it’s actually needed. If you’re planning a hospital birth and you want to feel informed instead of steamrolled, this one’s for you. We get into what advocacy really looks like in the delivery room, how to ask better questions before saying yes to interventions, what fetal monitoring is actually telling you, and why preparing for birth is about way more than just packing a hospital bag.  In this episode, we talk about:  what advocacy in the hospital actually looks like  the difference between informed consent and just going along with whatever is offered  what to ask before interventions like breaking your water  what fetal monitoring, decels, and positioning really mean  how to choose a provider who aligns with the kind of birth you want  why hospital birth does not have to mean giving your power away And a reminder... I’m also doing a free webinar on Sunday, June 7th all about how to prepare your body for birth. The details are linked here, and I would absolutely love to see you there.  If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or know someone who is, send this one to her. Links: Reconnect With Your Core in Just 5 Days Join the waitlist for Millie Schweky and Zoe Corin's Core Girl's Club! Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy  Get out of pain guide: https://milliedpt.kit.com/ca03c82c95 Decrease Your Risk of Tearing Guide: https://milliedpt.ck.page/fec34a522f Sheva Mintz IG: @birthandbeyondrn Free Webinar on June 7th: https://www.milliedpt.com/prepare

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 is hereeee and we are kicking it off with such a special episode. In this conversation, I’m sitting down with Liat Buckman — women’s dietitian, hormone health educator, mama of four, and one of the smartest women I know when it comes to supporting women through their childbearing years. But today, we’re not talking about food. We’re talking about birth. And not just any birth. Liat is sharing the story of her first home birth after previous hospital births, and this episode honestly moved me to tears. We get into what led her to make this decision, how she chose her team, the fears she had going into it, and what it was like to prepare for birth in a way that felt deeply aligned, safe, and empowering.  This one is for you if:  you’re pregnant  you’re thinking about birth in a deeper way  you’ve had a hospital birth that didn’t feel great  you’re curious about home birth  or you just love a really beautiful, honest birth story In this episode, we talk about:  what led Liat to choose a home birth after prior hospital experiences  how she found the right midwife team and built trust with them  what kind of emotional and physical prep she did before labor  the fears and questions that came up around home birth safety  how labor actually started and what unfolded from there I loved this conversation because it’s such a reminder that birth is not just about outcomes. It’s about how a woman feels in the process. Safe. Seen. Supported. Heard. And that matters so much.  If you’re preparing for birth and want extra support, I’ve also included my free guides here to help you feel more ready in your body. Love you guys. Enjoy this one. Links: Reconnect With Your Core in Just 5 Days Join the waitlist for Millie Schweky and Zoe Corin's Core Girl's Club! Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy  Get out of pain guide: https://milliedpt.kit.com/ca03c82c95 Decrease Your Risk of Tearing Guide: https://milliedpt.ck.page/fec34a522f Liat Buckman: https://freshsabra.com/about/ Liat IG: https://www.instagram.com/fresh_sabra/

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been feeling a little off lately, scrolling more, thinking more, trusting yourself less, this one’s for you sis!!!!!! In this episode, I’m sharing what happened in the land of Millie when I deleted social media… and why it changed way more than just my screen time. We’re talking about what it looks like to get quiet enough to hear your own body again.  This is how you start trusting yourself again.  Most women aren’t disconnected because they’re broken.  They’re disconnected because they’re overstimulated. And your body is talking but YOU AIN'T LISTENING HONEY Inside this episode:  What shifted (mentally + physically) when I got off social media  Why constant input blocks your intuition (and what to do about it)  The connection between your nervous system, pelvic floor, and emotional health  How to start hearing your inner voice again Simple, realistic ways to build self-care into your day (especially if you’re a mom or busy) We also get into what real self-care actually looks like (hint: it’s not more stuff), and how to create a life where you feel clear, grounded, and like yourself again. And if you’ve been craving a space like that, this is exactly why we created Core Girls Club. Coregirlsclub.com I got you 🤍 Send me a DM on Instoooosh @milliedpt or email me at [email protected] I love to know who I'm talking to!

Send us Fan Mail Core Girls Club is out now, don't know what you're waiting for!!!!  Get to coregirlsclub.com and secure your spot It's super affordable to be accessible to all. Grab your credit card (or your husbands or parents  👀) and join our club! Can't wait to see you inside!!!! The coolest club there ever was.

Send us Fan Mail 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, faithPostpartum reality checks: nausea, one-handed meals, and giving yourself graceProtein 101 for healing, hormones, and strength as we age (no guilt, just facts)Finding the middle ground between “surviving mom-life” and “all-in gym rat” with short, smart trainingLinks: Reconnect With Your Core in Just 5 Days Join the waitlist for Millie Schweky and Zoe Corin's Core Girl's Club! Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 quietly sabotage your core without you even realizing it. This is a down-to-earth, practical conversation meant to help you finally connect to your core in a way that makes sense and actually works. You’ll walk away with three simple but powerful tips you can start using today to feel your core turn on, stop compensating, and build strength from the inside out without overthinking it. If you’ve ever wondered why your core exercises “aren’t working,” this episode is for you. Take one tip, try it this week, and let us know how it goes. Links: Reconnect With Your Core in Just 5 Days Join the waitlist for Millie Schweky and Zoe Corin's Core Girl's Club! Follow Millie:  @milliedpt Join the Core to Floor community: https://millie-schweky.mykajabi.com/intimacy  Connect with Zoe Corin: @strongerwithzo