EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 42 MIN
The Pelvic Diaphragm Never Works Alone — with Julie Hammond
from Connective with Alexa Nehter · host Alexa Nehter
The pelvic floor never works alone. It is shaped by the feet beneath it, the breath above it, the pressure systems around it—and by the life of the whole person.In this conversation, I speak with my teacher and mentor Julie Hammond, director and senior teacher of Anatomy Trains Australia and author of The Pelvic Diaphragm. Julie shares what she began noticing in women experiencing pelvic pain, why a global view of the body became central to her work, and why we need to ask what the pelvic diaphragm may be holding on for before asking it to let go.We explore the connections between the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms, the larynx and voice; why anatomy creates clearer intention in both movement and manual therapy; and what skilled touch can only learn through experience. Julie also speaks candidly about over-treating, the pressure practitioners feel to fill every minute of a session, and why more input is not always more effective.We also discuss the changing world of fascia education, the limitations of learning through screens and AI, and the importance of staying curious without reducing the body to one tissue, one technique or one explanation.A conversation about anatomy—not as a collection of facts, but as knowledge that gradually finds its way into your eyes, your hands and the way you meet another human body. ABOUT CONNECTIVEConnective is a podcast for teachers, practitioners and the fascia-curious. Hosted by Alexa Nehter, it brings fascia learning and -teaching, anatomy, movement, research and embodied experience into conversation—helping us become more discerning about how we understand, experience and teach the living body.EXPLORE ALEXA’S WORKAlexa Nehter is a fascia-focused movement educator, structural integration practitioner and the creator of Helix Movement.Helix Movement is an online movement membership offering fascia-informed practices designed to develop strength, mobility, adaptability and a deeper relationship with your body.Move with Alexa at helixmovement.comWork with Alexa at alexanehter.comABOUT JULIE HAMMONDJulies website: https://juliehammond.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie.hammond4/Anatomy Trains Australia: https://anatomytrainsaustralia.com/Summer School: https://anatomytrainsaustralia.com/2027-summer-school/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsau/
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The pelvic floor never works alone. It is shaped by the feet beneath it, the breath above it, the pressure systems around it—and by the life of the whole person. In this conversation, I speak with my teacher and mentor Julie Hammond, director and senior teacher of Anatomy Trains Australia and author of The Pelvic Diaphragm. Julie shares what she began noticing in women experiencing pelvic pain, why a global view of the body became central to her work, and why we need to ask what the pelvic di...
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