A Journey to Healing Pelvic Prolapse by Regaining Functional Core Strength

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Season 2 | Episode 27 | April 12, 2022

About this episode

In this honest and empowering episode, Kelly Dean speaks with Stefanie Overstreet—a registered nurse, mother of two, and postpartum wellness consultant—about her personal journey of healing from pelvic organ prolapse by reclaiming functional core strength.

Stefanie shares how her first pregnancy sparked an interest in holistic prenatal care, but postpartum depression and chronic health issues derailed her plans. After a significant gap between pregnancies and a second birth that intensified her symptoms, she discovered the missing piece: a functional, whole-body approach to core rehab.

Headshot of Kelly Dean, MPT—founder of The Tummy Team and expert in functional core rehabilitation and pelvic floor therapy.

Kelly Dean, MPT

Kelly has a Masters in Physical Therapy and focuses her career on Diastasis Recti and core related issues.

From Dismissal to Discovery Despite her medical background, Stefanie's concerns about changes in her pelvic area were initially dismissed. Like many women, she was told her symptoms were “normal” and offered limited options: kegels or surgery. Through her journey, she discovered the Core Foundations and Core of Your Floor programs at The Tummy Team, which finally addressed the root causes—functional core disconnection and pressure mismanagement—transforming her recovery and mindset.

“You don’t need to feel broken to start healing.” – Stefanie Overstreet

More Than Just Rehab—It’s a Lifestyle Together, Kelly and Stefanie unpack the importance of core strength not just in workouts, but in daily life—nursing, lifting, even standing. They discuss how common parenting postures and hormonal influences (like breastfeeding) can impact recovery, and why healing isn’t limited to the first 12 months postpartum.

Now a wellness coach, Stefanie integrates what she’s learned into her holistic PEACE Method, guiding moms through emotional, physical, and spiritual postpartum support. She emphasizes how knowledge, self-care, and the right tools can radically shift a woman’s experience of motherhood.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Pelvic prolapse often stems from deeper core dysfunction, not just weak pelvic floor muscles.

  • Kegels alone aren’t enough—core alignment, breathing, and posture are essential.

  • Recovery can happen well beyond the “one-year postpartum” myth.

  • Online core rehab can be just as powerful as in-person support, especially with the right education and tools.

  • Functional movement and emotional healing go hand in hand.

Whether you're a new mom feeling lost, a provider supporting postpartum women, or someone seeking holistic healing, this episode is a powerful reminder that with the right support, recovery and strength are within reach.

🔗 Floor of Your Core is available in our Tummy Team Family PLUS Membership. 📢 Find more information on Stefanie’s work and her PEACE Method here or follow her @stefanieoverstreet


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