In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kenael Segal, PT, DPT, who works in alternative and holistic health services, about the importance of pelvic health from a holistic perspective. Dr. Kenael shares her journey from teaching to becoming a pelvic floor physical therapist, shaped by her own experiences with pelvic health challenges. We dive into how awareness of women's health has evolved, the realities of postpartum recovery, and why individualized care is so essential.

We also discuss the emotional weight that comes with pelvic health struggles, the power of community support, and the value of ancestral knowledge and holistic practices in healing. Dr. Kenael brings such a unique perspective on balancing logic with spirituality in recovery, and she reminds us that motherhood is never a finished chapter—it's an ongoing journey of learning, adapting, and growing.

Connect with Dr. Kenael: Website: https://drkenaelsegal.com/ IG: @lotuspelvicpt FB: https://facebook.com/LotusPTandWellness

Want to elevate your coaching skills? Join the waitlist for the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification Course and be the first to hear when enrollment opens! 👉 Sign up now: https://join.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/ppa-waitlist

Need workouts for your pregnancy or postpartum? Check out my programs (now with app access!):

The Pregnant Athlete Training Program: https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy

The 8-Week Postpartum Athlete Training Program: https://go.briannabattles.com/8-week-postpartum-athlete-training-program

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!