In the Season 1 finale of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria Muto-Rodriguez gets personal about a realization that has shaped this entire season: healing isn’t something you simply finish.

Nearly three months postpartum, Maria reflects on the physical and emotional changes of motherhood—from safely returning to movement and navigating body image to questioning identity, struggling with comparison, and learning to give herself the time and grace she so often encourages others to give themselves.
She also opens up about the deeper work she’s beginning to explore: perfectionism, self-worth, generational patterns, nervous system regulation, and understanding the experiences that have shaped how she sees herself today.

In many ways, this episode brings The Healing Core full circle. Season 1 began with Maria sharing her chronic health journey and the realization that healing required more than chasing the next test, practitioner, or solution. Now, she recognizes that even after changing habits and learning to regulate her nervous system, there are still deeper layers waiting to be explored.

The healing isn’t over—and maybe that’s the point.

This finale isn't about having everything figured out. It's about continuing to go inward, reconnecting with who you are, giving yourself grace, and recognizing that becoming the healthiest version of yourself is an ongoing journey.

And as Season 1 comes to a close, Maria shares where The Healing Core is headed next: deeper conversations about breaking generational patterns, authenticity, self-worth, the mind-body connection, and the many different ways we can heal from the inside out.

The Healing Isn’t Over: Going Inward to Find Yourself Again is both the end of Season 1 and the beginning of what comes next.

Heal from the inside out.
Start at the core.

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The postpartum period isn't the time to eat less—it's the time to nourish more.

In this episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria Muto-Rodriguez welcomes Amanda Reed, MS, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Lifestyle Nutrition Now, to discuss what every new mom should know about postpartum nutrition, healing, and recovery.

Together they break down the biggest misconceptions surrounding postpartum health—including the dangerous pressure to "bounce back" after birth—and explain why nutrition plays a critical role in energy, mood, hormones, breastfeeding, tissue repair, and nervous system regulation.

Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, breastfeeding, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical, evidence-based advice that can make recovery easier and more sustainable.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why postpartum nutrition is often overlooked after delivery

• The biggest nutrition mistakes new moms make

• How under-eating impacts recovery, mood, and hormones

• Why protein, iron, omega-3s, and hydration matter

• The truth about breastfeeding hunger and milk supply

• Why "bounce back" culture may be hurting mothers

• Easy one-handed meals and snacks for exhausted parents

• How blood sugar regulation affects stress and postpartum healing

• Why postpartum fatigue isn't always "just sleep deprivation"

• The importance of checking iron and vitamin levels after birth

One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode:

Sometimes the simplest advice is exactly what every mother needs to hear.

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🌐 www.lifestylenutritionnow.com

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Welcome back to The Healing Core.

Pregnancy and postpartum are often described as beautiful—but what happens when they're also overwhelming, exhausting, anxiety-filled, or emotionally confusing?

In this episode, Dr. Maria welcomes Maria Clemente Morresi, Founder & CEO of Reimagined Mind, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Perinatal Resource Collaborative, and a perinatal mental health clinician who specializes in helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, trauma, and the transition into motherhood.

Together they explore why so many mothers struggle in silence—and why asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.

You'll learn:

• Why pregnancy isn't supposed to look like Instagram
• The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression
• Why intrusive thoughts are a normal biological response after becoming a mother
• How pregnancy loss and infertility affect future pregnancies
• Why building your support village before birth is one of the best things you can do
• The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and physical symptoms
• How trauma-informed care can completely change the pregnancy and postpartum experience
• Why your relationship changes after becoming parents—and how to protect it
• Why your body never truly goes back to "pre-baby," and why that's okay
• How holistic care, therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, and somatic healing work together to support recovery

This conversation is filled with practical advice, compassion, and reassurance for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or supporting someone who is.

Whether you're expecting your first baby, healing after birth, or years into motherhood, this episode reminds you that you were never meant to do this alone.

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What does postpartum recovery really look like beyond the six-week checkup?

In this deeply personal episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria Muto-Rodriguez shares the honest realities of her two postpartum journeys—what went wrong the first time, what she changed the second time, and the lessons every new mom deserves to hear before giving birth.

From postpartum anxiety, irritability, nutrient deficiencies, breastfeeding challenges, and sleep deprivation to pelvic floor recovery, postpartum thyroiditis, and the importance of community support, Dr. Maria opens up about the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that often go unspoken.

She discusses:

• Why postpartum recovery is about more than just physical healing
• The connection between nutrient deficiencies, mood changes, and fatigue
• Breastfeeding, hydration, and supporting milk supply
• The impact of sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation
• Pelvic floor recovery and returning to exercise safely
• Postpartum thyroiditis and hidden signs of hormonal imbalance
• Why support systems can dramatically change the postpartum experience
• Common postpartum symptoms that many women aren't warned about
• How to honor your body's healing timeline without pressure to "bounce back"

Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating early motherhood, or supporting someone through postpartum recovery, this episode offers compassionate guidance, practical advice, and reassurance that healing takes time.

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The Healing Core is a women’s health podcast focused on pelvic floor therapy, hormone balance, chronic pain, gut health, and nervous system regulation. Hosted by Dr. Maria Muto Rodriguez, each episode blends holistic healing and physical therapy to help you heal from the inside out.

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In this episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria Muto-Rodriguez sits down with Reiki practitioner and wellness coach Stephanie Zamora, founder of Elevate with Stephanie, for an honest conversation about nervous system regulation, emotional healing, stress, and the powerful connection between mind and body.

Together, they explore what Reiki actually is, how it may help the body shift out of chronic fight-or-flight mode, and why so many physical symptoms can be connected to unresolved emotional stress and nervous system dysregulation.

Stephanie shares her unique approach to healing through Reiki, hypnosis, acupressure, intuition, and coaching, while Maria reflects on her own experiences as both a patient and a women's health physical therapist. The conversation dives into emotional release, trauma stored in the body, the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and the importance of creating safety before true healing can occur.

Whether you're curious about Reiki, struggling with chronic stress, navigating pregnancy or postpartum, or simply looking for ways to feel more connected to your body, this episode offers a compassionate and grounded perspective on what healing can look like.

Topics discussed:
• What Reiki is and how it works
• Nervous system regulation and chronic stress
• Emotional release and trauma stored in the body
• Why trying to control everything creates more stress
• The connection between physical symptoms and emotional experiences
• Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and reconnecting with your body
• Building trust, safety, and resilience in the healing process
• Why your body needs to feel safe before it can change

Connect with Stephanie Zamora:
https://elevatewithstephanie.my.canva.site

Learn more about Holistic Physio:
https://holisticphysiodoc.com

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this conversation. Your support helps more women discover the connection between their body, nervous system, and healing journey.

Heal from the inside out. Start at the core.

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The Healing Core is a women’s health podcast focused on pelvic floor therapy, hormone balance, chronic pain, gut health, and nervous system regulation. Hosted by Dr. Maria Muto Rodriguez, each episode blends holistic healing and physical therapy to help you heal from the inside out.

Learn more and connect at: https://holisticphysiodoc.com/

Follow the show at the link, so you never miss an episode: https://thehealingcore.buzzsprout.com

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In this deeply personal episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria shares her real-time experience navigating pregnancy with baby number two while balancing motherhood, business ownership, pelvic pain, emotional regulation, and birth preparation.

From pelvic floor tension and nervous system regulation to labor positioning and postpartum recovery, this episode blends personal insight with expert clinical guidance for moms preparing their bodies and minds for birth.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• How pregnancy changes the body physically and emotionally
• Why nervous system regulation matters during pregnancy
• Pelvic floor therapy techniques for pain relief and birth prep
• Exercises and positions that help create space for baby during labor
• Why traditional pushing positions may not always be optimal
• Questions to ask your OB about labor, delivery, induction, and birth options
• How breathing and pelvic floor connection can support an easier birth and postpartum recovery
• The importance of emotional support, regulation, and postpartum preparation

Dr. Maria also opens up about:

• Pregnancy while parenting a toddler
• Managing stress and physical tension
• Reiki and emotional healing during pregnancy
• Morning routines and grounding practices
• The realities of preparing for postpartum the second time around

Download Dr. Maria’s FREE Labor Preparation Guide here:
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The Healing Core is a women’s health podcast focused on pelvic floor therapy, hormone balance, chronic pain, gut health, and nervous system regulation. Hosted by Dr. Maria Muto Rodriguez, each episode blends holistic healing and physical therapy to help you heal from the inside out.

Learn more and connect at: https://holisticphysiodoc.com/

Follow the show at the link, so you never miss an episode: https://thehealingcore.buzzsprout.com

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Is pelvic floor therapy only for pregnancy and postpartum? Or is it the missing piece for chronic pelvic pain, intimacy issues, and whole-body healing?

In this episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria is joined by pelvic floor occupational therapist Marlene Handler, founder of The Lifted Lotus in Brooklyn, to break down a truly holistic approach to pelvic health.

Together, they explore how chronic pelvic pain, nervous system dysregulation, stress, and lifestyle factors all connect, and why traditional, symptom-focused care often falls short.

Marlene shares her unique occupational therapy perspective, focusing on therapeutic listening, nervous system regulation, habit stacking, and individualized care to help patients finally feel safe and supported in their bodies again.

Learn more about Marlene and her practice: https://www.lifted-lotus.com/

If you’ve struggled with:

• Chronic pelvic pain or unresolved diagnoses
• Painful sex or intimacy challenges
• Pregnancy or postpartum recovery
• Fear around movement or exercise after injury
• Feeling dismissed or unheard in the healthcare system

This episode will give you a new lens on healing—and practical tools you can actually use.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why pelvic floor therapy is about more than just pregnancy and postpartum
• The connection between chronic pain and the nervous system
• How stress, trauma, and daily habits impact pelvic health
• Why “just doing exercises” isn’t enough for lasting healing
• How habit stacking and small daily practices can regulate your body
• The role of therapeutic listening in healing complex conditions

Healing isn’t about doing more—it’s about understanding your body and supporting it as a whole.

Listen now and start reconnecting with your body.
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The Healing Core is a women’s health podcast focused on pelvic floor therapy, hormone balance, chronic pain, gut health, and nervous system regulation. Hosted by Dr. Maria Muto Rodriguez, each episode blends holistic healing and physical therapy to help you heal from the inside out.

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What if your chronic pain, gut issues, hormone imbalances, or postpartum struggles aren’t random—but signals from your body asking for something deeper?

In this first episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria—women’s health physical therapist and founder of Holistic Physio—shares her personal journey through chronic pain, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalance, candida overgrowth, and postpartum healing. After years of symptoms, failed protocols, and frustration, she discovered the missing link: nervous system regulation.

This episode connects the dots between your nervous system, hormones, gut health, and chronic inflammation—and explains why traditional approaches often fall short.

If you’ve struggled with:

• Chronic pain or inflammation
• Hormonal imbalances or birth control side effects
• Gut issues like bloating, constipation, or candida
• Postpartum recovery challenges
• Feeling dismissed or unsupported in your health journey

This episode will help you understand what your body is actually trying to tell you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why stress and nervous system dysregulation drive chronic symptoms
• The connection between gut health, hormones, and inflammation
• How overtraining, undereating, and lifestyle stress impact your body
• Why restrictive diets and protocols don’t always fix the root cause
• How nervous system regulation supports real, lasting healing

Healing doesn’t start with pushing harder—it starts with listening.

Listen now and begin healing from the inside out.
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The Healing Core is a women’s health podcast focused on pelvic floor therapy, hormone balance, chronic pain, gut health, and nervous system regulation. Hosted by Dr. Maria Muto Rodriguez, each episode blends holistic healing and physical therapy to help you heal from the inside out.

Learn more and connect at: https://holisticphysiodoc.com/

Follow the show at the link, so you never miss an episode: https://thehealingcore.buzzsprout.com

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