Be Loud About What Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes
Olivia
Welcome to the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast. On this podcast, I will be bringing light to topics that are important but not discussed enough within our society. Episodes will include a range of topics, starting with the journey to pregnancy, birth and motherhood, holistic healing and nutrition, and the importance of true informed consent and medical freedom. The goal of this podcast is to create connections, share stories, information, and resources to educate and empower people in their own personal journey.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I sit down with Isaac Wildermuth. Isaac shares a bit about his journey to healing, how powerful our minds really are, and ultimately, how we are responsible for our healing. He touches on his journey with pain and how he helps others make shifts within their own lives to take control of their health.
Isaac is a Liscensed Massage Therapist, corrective exercise specialist, and holistic health coach who specializes in helping people get out of pain. A former former football player, he originally got into studying pain relief to assist his own pain experience, and after seeing what is possible decided to share what he had learned with the community. He enjoys Brazilian jiu jitsu and hanging with his partner Olivia, their daughter Olive, and their animals Tate and Moose.
Connect with Isaac here:
https://wildermuthwellness.com/
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Linscome. Over the course of the next hour, Chris opens up about his healing journey and what he's learned about health, his decision to leave Naturopathic medical school, and his vision for himself and his family in the coming years.
Chris is a writer, former naturopathic medical student, current truck driver, soldier, husband and father, and truth and meaning seeker. In 2021 he walked away from medical school, unwilling to sacrifice his integrity and principles for an education and medical career. He formally studied Christian history and theology for several years in Chicago and England before deciding on a medical career. While attending Columbia University in NYC for his premedical studies, Chris seriously considered monastic life, staying at a monastery in a discernment process for a brief time. Eventually, his patriotic impulse led him to enlist in the United States Army, where he served as an airborne infantryman in the 82nd Airborne. Chris started his studies in Classical Chinese medicine and Naturopathic medicine in Portland, OR in 2017 but voluntarily left after the madness of 2020 and beyond. He has been enjoying a slow and deliberate unbecoming in this season of life while he continues to write and be thankful for the beautiful, unexpected journey.
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Dr. Thomas Cowan's Book - Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness
Chris' Interview on The Way Forward Podcast with Alec Zeck
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm FINALLY chatting with my dear friend Dr. Sarah Granite. She shares a bit about her own births, how she became comfortable using her voice, why it's so important to be informed and know all your options going into birth, AND why unnecessary inductions happen, specifically around the holidays. This episode empowers and encourages women to do their own research, heal, and boldly advocate for themselves.
Dr. Sarah is a chiropractor, birth educator, artist and mother of 3 boys. After her first birth, an unnecessary c-section, left her with PTSD, depression & anxiety, she decided to freebirth her second son, which completely healed her. She knew she couldn’t be alone in her obstetric abuse & birth trauma stories, so she started connecting with women on Instagram through her account @birthuprising, only to learn how rampant the mistreatment truly is. Through her consults, workshops & handouts she helps women to think critically about their prenatal care & birth, and to realize that there are more options than they're being told.
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Birth Uprising Podcast (Coming Soon)
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Jordan Candlish. He shares a bit about his own healing journey, how to begin your healing journey, the importance of healing for ourselves, how our healing positively impacts every relationship in our lives - with our family, friends, significant others, and children.
Jordan Candlish is a former semi pro athlete, speaker, and performance coach. He is the founder of State Shifters, a brand dedicated to helping people unify mind, body and soul so they live lives of meaning and purpose. Jordan left his corporate Corporate Accounting Job in 2017, to move to Toronto Canada to work as a meditation teacher, corporate mindfulness consultant and trainer guiding busy overachievers out of their heads and back into their hearts. Jordan now works with teams and individuals who are ready to go to the next level of performance & become purpose driven through the use of deep embodiment work, and high-performance coaching.
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On this week's episode, I'm chatting with Lo - a mother, CLC, doula and host of the Milk Making Minutes Podcast. She shares a bit about her pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding journeys, as well as the importance of breastfeeding education and awareness.
Lo Nigrosh is a mother of two ages 8 and 4. It was her intense struggle to breastfeed her oldest that led her to birth and lactation work. She is now a doula, a childbirth educator, a certified lactation counselor who will be sitting for the IBCLE board exams to be an IBCLC in September and the host of The Milk Making MInutes, a podcast that explores breastfeeding struggles and triumphs through the lens of systemic barriers.
Milk Making Minutes podcast
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On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast I'm chatting with Sarah R. Moore. Sarah and I connected on Instagram, bonding over our thoughts and feelings surrounding gentle parenting and motherhood. She shares a bit about her new book, working as a positive parenting coach, how to shift your perspective on parenting when you're feeling stuck, and the importance of healing your inner child. This is an episode full of real-life experience and tips you don't want to miss out on!
Sarah R. Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting and author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior. She's a public speaker, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mama. She's a lifelong learner with training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, and improv comedy. As a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting, she helps bring JOY, EASE, and CONNECTION back to families around the globe. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast I'm chatting with Sarah R. Moore. Sarah and I connected on Instagram, bonding over our thoughts and feelings surrounding gentle parenting and motherhood. She shares a bit about her new book, working as a positive parenting coach, how to shift your perspective on parenting when you're feeling stuck, and the importance of healing your inner child. This is an episode full of real-life experience and tips you don't want to miss out on!
Sarah R. Moore is the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting and author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior. She's a public speaker, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mama. She's a lifelong learner with training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, and improv comedy. As a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting, she helps bring JOY, EASE, and CONNECTION back to families around the globe. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter.
On this week’s epsiode, I’m chatting with Emily Sweeney. Emily’s mom received a cancer diagnosis about a year ago and Emily became her caregiver and advocate. She shares a bit about her mom‘s journey, and her own journey, as well as the importance of doing your own research, healing and advocating for yourself and the people you love.
Emily has long had a passion for healthy, simple living but after her Mom was diagnosed with cancer last year she started to dive even deeper. She is interested in the products we put on and in our bodies and how they affect our health. She believes health starts at home and hopes to help others through her new home lifestyle business All Natural Emily.
Emily’s Instagram
On this week’s epsiode, I’m chatting with Emily Sweeney. Emily’s mom received a cancer diagnosis about a year ago and Emily became her caregiver and advocate. She shares a bit about her mom‘s journey, and her own journey, as well as the importance of doing your own research, healing and advocating for yourself and the people you love.
Emily has long had a passion for healthy, simple living but after her Mom was diagnosed with cancer last year she started to dive even deeper. She is interested in the products we put on and in our bodies and how they affect our health. She believes health starts at home and hopes to help others through her new home lifestyle business All Natural Emily.
Emily’s Instagram
On this week's episode, I sit down with a dear friend of mine, Dasha. In this episode, Dasha shares a bit about her son's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and journey, while also sharing how she began asking questions when things didn't add up. She discusses how and why she began doing her own research, finding alternative treatment options that aren't as damaging or invasive to the body, and the importance of advocating for your children. This is a conversation that everyone needs to hear, but especially parents in a world where society and doctors try to convince you that your children need pharmaceuticals in order to heal.
About Dasha:
Dasha is a single mother to two amazing boys that are 7 and 9. She homeschools her sons, works as a hairstylist part time, and creates content to help spread awareness about pediatric cancer, everyday toxins, real food, and her journey as a mother. Her older son was diagnosed with T-lymphoblastic Lymphoma (blood cancer) in 2019 and their world was completely turned upside down. They fought long and hard for 2 1/2 years through cancer treatment, and thankfully he is currently healthy and still in remission. This experience pushed her to research, ask questions and dig deeper on many “controversial” topics. She has made it my mission to have open conversations daily and empower others to dig deeper in their own health and wellness journey.
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On this week's episode, I sit down with a dear friend of mine, Dasha. In this episode, Dasha shares a bit about her son's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and journey, while also sharing how she began asking questions when things didn't add up. She discusses how and why she began doing her own research, finding alternative treatment options that aren't as damaging or invasive to the body, and the importance of advocating for your children. This is a conversation that everyone needs to hear, but especially parents in a world where society and doctors try to convince you that your children need pharmaceuticals in order to heal.
About Dasha:
Dasha is a single mother to two amazing boys that are 7 and 9. She homeschools her sons, works as a hairstylist part time, and creates content to help spread awareness about pediatric cancer, everyday toxins, real food, and her journey as a mother. Her older son was diagnosed with T-lymphoblastic Lymphoma (blood cancer) in 2019 and their world was completely turned upside down. They fought long and hard for 2 1/2 years through cancer treatment, and thankfully he is currently healthy and still in remission. This experience pushed her to research, ask questions and dig deeper on many “controversial” topics. She has made it my mission to have open conversations daily and empower others to dig deeper in their own health and wellness journey.
Connect with Dasha
On this week's episode, I'm chatting with the Katie O'Mara! Katie and I connected on Instagram after I discovered the product that she created - Trail Magik which is a carrier for kids whose parents are looking to raise their kids loving to hike and be outside! I reached out because I loved their product and then realized Katie and I had much more in common. We bonded over chatting about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, motherhood and homeschooling. In this episode, Katie shares a bit about each of her births and breastfeeding journeys, homeschooling and how their company was born. It's an incredibly inspirational chat between two mamas that you don't want to miss!
Katie O'Mara is a SAHM to 3 young kiddos (3,5,7), homemaker, adventure lover, yogi, puts her faith in Jesus, and the Owner of Trail Magik Kid Carriers. Born and raised in Montana, Katie & her husband raise their children on the beaches of Southern Orange California where she uses her Trail Magik Kid Carrier on the daily! Whether it's out into the hills or down to the beach, Katie always has a kiddo kangaroo'd on her. She is also a Registered Dietitian & Lactation Consultant. She gave birth to all 3 babies with 3 incredible midwives outside of the hospital setting and has nursed for 7.5 years straight. Katie talks about how empowered she was after her 3 births and what being a mother has taught her.
Connect with Katie here
Check out their carriers here
On this week's episode, I'm sitting down with Alicia to discuss the erasure of the word "mother", the importance of the mother-baby dyad and some other opinions that may be deemed "unpopular" or "controversial". Buckle up, this is a juicy one!
Alicia is an RN turned stay at home mom to 5 children. She loves to address the uncomfortable conversations to help women and mothers dig deep and heal.
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The Coffee and Consent Podcast
On this week's episode, I sit down to chat with Angie about the importance of creative expression (as mamas and women) but also for our children as well! Angie shares a bit about her own journey, how she became so passionate for this work, how she's running a business while raising her babes and how we can bring more creativity and mindfulness into our lives (and in turn, the lives of our children).
Ange is an educator, self-taught artist, mama, and the heart and hands behind her creative brand, Warwick Sunday. With a strong desire to help women and children nurture their innate creativity and self-expression, she offers a curated collection of stationary products centered around empowerment and mindfulness. Ange also teaches interactive art and lettering workshops to women that combine both mindset work and play.
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In this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson to chat about holistic health and the numerous benefits of pediatric chiropractic care.
A blurb from Dr. Marty + Nancy:
The challenge for the next generation of parents is becoming evident during this unique time. Children, in many ways, are more challenged than ever. Their ability to adapt and thrive is being tested. We must step up, not shy away from the challenge.
Recently the CDC has lowered the bar for developmental milestones in children. They have decided to incorporate what is now becoming “common” to “normal”. Lowering the bar on childhood development does not favor anyone, on the contrary it is detrimental to current and future generations.
It is time that we looked at the causes of these declining values and efficient, effective, and permanent ways to deal with them. Acceptance of these facts as normal is an unacceptable paradigm.
Drs. Rosen and Watson are 1981 summa cum laude graduates of Life Chiropractic College. Over the past 4 decades they have taught pediatrics, craniopathy, primary healthcare management, practice management and chiropractic philosophy nationally and internationally to thousands of chiropractors, chiropractic students, healthcare providers and on public forums.
While lecturing and teaching to chiropractors and the public they have compiled thousands of hours of presentations on chiropractic technique, safety, efficacy, research and evidence-based protocols. Their unique approach to chiropractic and the care of the pediatric population is evidenced in their published books, seminars and professional articles.
They are the founders of “Peak Potential Institute”, offering one of a kind online and hands-on courses for the chiropractic profession. Teaching their first seminar in 1979 the doctors have dedicated their lives to both excellence in patient care and an unrelenting commitment to improve the technical excellence in the chiropractic profession.
With 80 years of combined clinical and teaching experience in chiropractic art and science, pediatric care, TMJ, women’s health issues, practice management, chiropractic philosophy and numerous other topics, they have compiled an impressive array of educational programs, books and research articles.
Connect with Dr. Marty + Nancy here:
Wellesley Chiropractic
Peak Potential
It's All in the Head book
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Loren! We discuss the phases of women's cycles, fertility, conception and the importance of healing inside and out. Its jam packed full of helpful information for everyone, but specifically women!
LorenSofíais a Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner that specializes in end-to-end fertility wellness. Her mission is to empower women and men with the tools and knowledge to optimize their fertility and wellbeing to put their best foot forward as they step into pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood that will have positive ripple effects into future generations. Her methodology is rooted in deep understanding and respect for the physiology of the body, combining the wisdom of traditional nutrition with a bio-energetic, pro-metabolic, and bio-individual approach. Through her eCourses and coaching, she is helping hundreds of men and women make the magical transition to parenthood.
Connect with Loren here:
website: https://bloominnate.thinkific.com/courses/conscious-conception?ref=8bba5d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innate_fertility/
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Nicole Short. We discuss the nervous system, chiropractic care, and its benefits for everyone - specifically for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We also touch on the importance of chiropractic care for babies after birth and as they grow!
About Nicole:
Dr. Nicole Short and is the co-owner and practicing chiropractor at Rise Chiropractic & Nutrition in Columbus, Ohio. She works alongside my husband to help active families live a lifestyle they love through chiropractic care, recovery care, and nutrition coaching. She has a passion for helping women through all stages of the motherhood transition— from fertility, through pregnancy and postpartum— feel supported and empowered throughout their journey. She works closely with pediatric patients and families as a whole. Her background in chiropractic, rehabilitation, and nutrition allows her to practice with a well-rounded style of care to help the whole family have an individualized experience so that your family can live a lifestyle that you love.
Connect with Nicole:
https://risechiropracticandnutrition.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicole.short/
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I'm chatting with Dr. Kathryn Liveriadis. I recently discovered Kathryn on Instagram and was absolutely fascinated by her work and wanted to learn more. We discussed trauma and how it impacts your nervous system, her own healing journey, what her work with clients looks like, and how our heart energy impacts those around us.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I sit down for an in-person chat with Michelle Bibbens. I had the honor of hosting her in our home while she was visiting MA to speak at a wellness event. This is an up close and personal conversation between two soul sisters. We chat about everything from Michelle's journey to healing to herbs and starting a business you're passionate about. Check it out!
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Joyce Kimball. Joyce and I connected awhile back and this podcast is long overdue! We bonded over birth work, healing, and our love of babies (and dislike for the broken health care system). We chat about motherhood, birth, postpartum, midwifery vs OB care, and the importance of a more hands off approach to birth.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I have my mama friend Karlie on with us! Karlie is a mama and an incredible resource on responsive parenting and ALL things motherhood. We discuss everything from the newborn stage to tongue and lip ties, infant and child development, to the importance of responding to our children in the way they deserve to be responded to. You don't want to miss it!
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I have Jayden back on with us. In our last episode together, Jayden shared his own personal journey with parenting, mindfulness, and healing. We dive into a discussion on why mindset hacks only work temporarily and the importance of allowing our children to express their emotions, as well as feeling and releasing our emotions as parents.
On today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, Nicki and I are discussing a bunch of topics that are deemed "controversial" by many people in our society. We cover a range of topics from sleep training, trauma, attachment, pregnancy and birth, and gentle parenting. A free-flowing conversation between two like-minded mamas. It's a juicy one, you don't want to miss it!
On today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I'm chatting with Kelsie. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from maternal (and infant) mental and emotional health, communicating your needs, preparing for birth and things that may come up during the postpartum period and how to address them. Kelsie shares what she sees with clients and different tools that mothers and husbands can utilize to help them regulate their emotions.
On today's episode, I am chatting with the brilliant Sarah Smits. Sarah is an incredibly multi-faceted woman, she wears many hats. She is a midwife, lactation consultant, healer, and pregnancy workout instructor. We discuss how she got into birth work, compare her experiences with hospital birth and homebirth, HOW to do your own research before and during pregnancy in order to make fully informed decisions (and avoid birth trauma) and the importance of trusting your intuition.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast I am chatting with Jayden Leigh. Jayden is sharing his personal journey with healing and parenting after going through an unexpected diagnosis and healing journey with his daughter that he and his wife's world upside down. We discuss the importance of healing as parent and how in turn it can help heal our children and impact the way we show up in the world as person and parent.
On this week's episode of The Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I am chatting with Nathalie Walton. Nathalie is the CEO and co-founder of the Expectful App. Expectful is an incredible meditation app and tool for mamas! Today we are chatting about the importance of mindfulness and meditation during pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. Join us to learn more about how meditation can positively impact you and your baby!
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I've been feeling called to doing more solo episodes lately so today I'm chatting about how your energy impacts your children's behavior and the 5 love languages of children. If you're unfamiliar with love languages, I highly recommend taking the quiz to determine yours and also reading this book to figure out your child's as well. Understanding your child and mindful parenting is incredibly important when it comes to the mental, emotional, and physical health of your child.
Today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast is another solo episode with me! I'm chatting about fragrance, what it is, and reasons why you need to get it the heck out of your home (and life!) This episode covers the basics - it doesn't launch into all of the studies but I'm happy to provide you with more info if you're interested. I wrap up the episode by discussing ways you can begin to lead a non-toxic life!
I'm back after an unintended break from recording to chat about the censorship happening on social media. Feeling especially fired up about this topic, as it hit close to home last week. I'm discussing the importance of people being able to share their opinions, factual information and lived experiences without being silenced or deleted. Check it out.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with William. William and I connected via Instagram based on our shared passion for holistic healing, responsive parenting, birth, and our passion for educating others within those spaces. Today we're discussing generational parenting patterns and trauma, how this shows up in every aspect of our lives - mentally, physically and emotionally and ways in which we can heal so we show up better for ourselves and our children.
On this week's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with my wonderful friend Nicki French. Nicki and I are discussing the overuse of medical interventions during birth, how obstetric violence is far too common and what birth can really look like if left undisturbed.
On today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters podcast, I am joined by Kyleigh (the autonomy mommy). We're chatting about the importance of bodily autonomy (in general, but especially during labor), educating yourself on all of your options before giving birth and how to shift your mindset to achieve the birth of your dreams.
On today's episode of the Be Loud About What Matters Podcast, I'm chatting with my brilliant mama friend, Claudia. Claudia is a wealth of information when it comes to motherhood, nutrition, birth, and healing holistically from adverse reactions of shots. She shares a bit about her births (a hospital birth vs. home birth), motherhood, and her son's journey to health.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is now The Be Loud About What Matters Podcast!
This week's episode is a solo episode with me! I share the reasoning behind the name change to the podcast, what the podcast will be focusing on and go into a lengthy discussion on fear mongering and traumatic birth experiences within the hospital settings. You don't want to miss this one!
On this week's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, Stephanie Fritz, also known as The Essential Midwife joins us! Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, babies and essential oils. We chat about advocating for yourself during pregnancy, deciding on the type of birth you'd like to have, essential oils and some hilarious birth stories.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Hannah Riley. Hannah is a nurse, mom and medical freedom advocate. I connected with Hannah last week after her friend shared her story with me and HAD to have her on the podcast. Last week, a judge ruled in favor of having her son receive 40 vaccines in one year to become up-to-date for school despite him never being vaccinated and having a medical and religious exemption.
On this episode, Hannah shares her own personal story working in the health care system and how she now focuses on holistic health and healing, how she saw her dad heal his cancer focusing on nutrition, and the ways in which we can begin to use our voices to make a change here in America.
On today's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Katie Wood. Katie shares her journey with trying to conceive, her pregnancy and her homebirth with us. She touches on the importance of true informed consent regarding hormonal birth control and medical interventions during birth. She also touches on the importance of nutrition during the pregnancy and postpartum period.
Today's episode is a solo episode with me! I haven't been on in a few weeks and there have been some topics that are weighing on me that I felt the need to chat about. The topics include the importance of true informed consent, medical freedom and the covid vaccines.
On this week's episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my mama friend Tierney. Tierney and I connected on IG before our daughters were born in 2019 (they're a few weeks apart)! We bonded over our passion for holistic health and nutrition and the rest is history. Today she is sharing a bit about her pregnancy and birth, gut health, the importance of living a non-toxic life, ways we can empower others to take control of their health and how to model holistic health for her daughter.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I'm chatting with Gabrielle Cohen. Gabrielle and I connected on Instagram and decided to carry our conversation over to the podcast. Today we're discussing creating a birth plan, being mindful of the language you use when discussing labor and birth and the importance of knowing what all of your options are when giving birth!
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Melissa Bowley! Melissa is the CEO + Founder of the Flourish Collective - which she founded after seeing the need for proper postpartum care for mothers. On today's episode we're chatting about her birth stories and journey into motherhood, how hard it is to find proper postpartum care, and the importance of having a support system. This was such a beautiful conversation about pregnancy, birth, mom life and finding your mama tribe!
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I have my inspiring mama friend, Courtney Gettings back on with us. Courtney was one of the first guests I had on the HBBAB podcast when I launched it last year. On the last episode, she shared her own experience with her journey to conceive, infertility and loss, and becoming a mom to her daughter. Today she's back to chat about conceiving their son naturally, having two children under two, and finding work life balance. This was an awesome conversation between two friends about mom life, making time to take care of yourself, and figuring it all out so we can show up as the best versions of ourselves.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with another one of my besties, Meaghan Brunelle. Meaghan is inspiring, strong, badass and brilliant. Today she shares more about her journey to conceive, the benefits of exercising during pregnancy, how working out helps prepare you for birth, and mom life.
On this week’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I’m chatting with my badass, inspiring mama friend Brittany Bacinski. This is an episode where two mamas sit down, talk about all the ebbs and flows and ups and downs of motherhood. It’s an open and honest conversation about being mothers while also trying to find ourselves again. We chat about motherhood, postpartum and the importance of getting your creative juices flowing.
Today on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond podcast, I'm celebrating our 50th episode! I'm celebrating by doing a solo episode with me! I'm chatting about the importance of speaking up, using your voice, and being loud about what matters to you. I'm sharing a bit about the topics I will be discussing more and why they matter so much to me as a mother who cares deeply about babies, children and the health and well being of everyone!
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my best friend Kelsey Santiago. In this episode, she shares her experience with trying to conceive, her IVF journey, the birth of her beautiful baby girl, Mya Hope, and her thoughts on the fourth trimester as a new mom. We also touch on the importance of following your gut and intuition as a mama. It's an open, honest, and beautiful conversation between two best friends sharing our experiences with our babies.
Today on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Helen Doran. Helen shares her personal experience with tracking, Natural Family Planning (NFP), how hormonal birth control can impact your body and health, and the importance of listening to your body and what it’s trying to tell you. We a have an open and honest conversation about each of our individual journeys with our cycles and why holistic health matters so much to each of us!
This week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is a bit of a continuation of last week's episode. It's another solo episode with me! I'm chatting about what may be considered an unpopular opinion: the idea that your children are not here to serve you. I'm diving deep into a conversation about child-led parenting and the fact that their purpose is not to follow in your footsteps. I also touch on how the pressure from family and society can impact every aspect of our lives.
Today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is a solo episode with me. I'm discussing my own personal experiences, the importance of respectful and responsive parenting and breaking generational parenting patterns. The purpose of this episode is to help you (as a parent or caregiver) to reflect on the way you were parented and how it has impacted your life - specifically how you view yourself and your relationships.
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I'm chatting with Annie. Annie and I connected years ago at SOWA (a farmer's market in the Boston area). We instantly clicked and have been in contact ever since. Today we have an open and honest conversation the importance of supporting mothers, breastfeeding, and non-toxic living. She shares her experience growing up watching her mother breastfeed, her own personal experience as a mother, and what drove her to launch Annie's Pure and Simple.
On this week’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I’m chatting with my mama friend Megan Drake. Megan and I connected with each other on Instagram. Our passion for holistic health, non toxic living and motherhood brought us together. Today Megan is sharing a bit about her pregnancy experiences, birth stories, and motherhood. It’s an awesome episode between two mamas!
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast I'm chatting with Elaine Freitas. Elaine shares her birth stories with us and the differences between the two. Her daughter was born in Brazil, while her son was born here in the US. We dive into a variety of topics from motherhood, holistic healing, her passion for birth photography, and how she got into doula work.
On this weeks episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I have Bec Ellis with us. We're chatting about societal pressures that young women deal with, motherhood, surrendering and finding love and compassion for yourself. Bec opens up so many beautiful topics of conversation to get you thinking about ways you could give yourself some grace as a mother.
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my brilliant friend Emily Masnoon. We're talking about our own personal journeys with yoga, stigmas surrounding it, and the importance of mindfulness and showing up for yourself - particularly as mothers. It's the perfect episode to start off 2021 with!
This week I have September Burton back on the podcast to share her birth stories with us! To refresh your memory, September was on the podcast discussing nutrition and fertility. She is a mother to SEVEN beautiful children. Today she is sharing ALL of her birth stories with us. From a hospital birth when she was young, to a twin birth, to a homebirth - each of these stories is absolutely incredible. I haven't shared any other birth stories on the podcast except for my own and feel that it's important to discuss the many types of births you can have.
On today’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I have Hollyn back with us to talk about responsive parenting and safe bed sharing and how to better encourage parents who are simply following their natural motherly instincts. We also discuss how our children’s emotions play a huge role in their sleep and also touch on managing our own emotions so we can help our children co-regulate.
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Jocelyn Wood. We're chatting about sounds, speech, and language development of babies and children. Jocelyn specifically addresses how sounds develop, when to suspect a tongue tie and how to address it, different strategies to engage your baby and the importance of early intervention (if necessary).
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with a fellow mama friend - Shirley! Shirley and I are discussing a variety of topics today, specifically the differences between the births of her sons - a hospital birth vs. a home birth AND the importance of birth photography!
Today's episode is a solo podcast with me. I'm FIRED UP in this episode - by many things. If you follow my Instagram account, you may have noticed a bit of a transition over the last few months. I've been talking about things that matter and aren't talked about enough. I've been speaking up and using my voices, specifically for our babies who can't use theirs just yet. In today's episode I'm chatting about the lack of critical thinking, the flu shot mandate in MA, holistic health and the importance of standing up for our basic human rights.
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with September Burton. September shares her struggles with infertility, loss, how she utilized nutrition to help her become pregnant, to becoming a mother to SEVEN beautiful children. Her own journey lead her to the work she does now as a fertility nutrition specialist!
Today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond podcast is a solo episode with me! I'm chatting about normalizing ALL of the feelings that come up during the different seasons of Motherhood. Rolling with the ebbs and flows, emotions and hormones of the postpartum period. How the harder days make you appreciate the "easier" ones even more. And most importantly, being open and honest about everything along the way.
On today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I have Jasmine back with us! We're chatting about how shifting her mindset to look at things from an artist's perspective completely changed her outlook. Jasmine shares her very own strategy that she created that women can use when facing infertility, called the "Freedom" Approach. It's another incredible conversation that people from all walks of life can benefit from, whether you're trying to conceive or are a friend or family member of someone who is struggling with infertility.
On today’s episode of The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I’m chatting with Jasmine Katatikarn. Jasmine shares her infertility journey with us. From years of an unexplained infertility diagnosis, to IUI, IVF and now two healthy, beautiful children. It’s an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation that we all could benefit from hearing!
Today's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast is a solo episode with me! I’m chatting about the importance of advocating for yourself and your health. I share more about my own journey to health, my views on approaching health from a holistic perspective, and the importance of doing your own research so you can make informed decisions.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond podcast, I'm chatting with Hollyn of Adelynn Mae Sleep. Hollyn shares a bit about her own motherhood journey, how it led her to her work as a sleep and well being specialist, and the reasons why she does not support or encourage sleep training. This is an open and honest conversation between two like minded mamas. Check it out and let us know what you think!
This week I have Benita back with us again! When we were talking last week, our conversation was so free flowing and incredible that we decided to record another episode for you all. On this week's episode we're chatting about the importance of tuning into and paying attention to your child's specific needs. It is crucial to be mindful of this when trying to figure out the educational path that is best for them. We discuss the many different educational options to consider that you may not even know exist! I learned so much while talking to Benita.
We wrap up this week's episode by chatting about ways to include your children in the work you do on a daily basis. Again, another topic that we don't hear much about in our society. Our children learn by example, why not include them in what you're doing if they express an interest in it?
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Benita Conde. We open up a conversation about the importance of tapping into your maternal instincts, following your child's cues, and creating a life that you truly love. We discuss how as parents our job and the energy we carry with us can positively or negatively impact our children.
When our children see us creating and building a life that we love, they realize that they have choices too. We dive even deeper and talk about the pressures that society puts on both parents and children. Pressure that we "should" be going to school for something because our parents wanted us to, or that we "should" be parenting a certain way because our parents did. When your child(ren) see you being your authentic self, this allows them to do the same thing in their own life. This is a beautiful conversation with Benita. She opens your eyes to new possibilities within the work and parenting space.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with my brilliant friend Julie Brill. We're discussing myths surrounding breastfeeding, the issues Julie sees the most with her clients, and how to best support a breastfeeding mom. This is the perfect episode to listen to if you are an expectant mom who is planning to breastfeed!
In this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, we welcome Gaby back to hear more of her story. In this episode, she shares her birth and postpartum experience and how it not only encouraged her to share her story with others, but also motivated her to start her own company - Proofprint Marketing.
This week on The Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Gaby Israel Grinberg. When I first received an email from Gaby, I knew that her story was one that needed to be shared. Not only is it an emotional one, but it's an incredibly inspiring one as well. So much so, that we could not fit it into just one episode, so we broke it up into two parts. On today's episode, Gaby begins to share her own personal experience with us. She shares her journey to conceive and bits and pieces of her pregnancy, which ultimately lead to the early and unexpected arrival of her daughter, Lana. Lana is the second smallest micro-premies who was born and survived, weighing 11 oz. This episode takes you on quite the emotional roller coaster!
This week I'm reflecting back on my first year as a Mom. I'm sharing my own personal experience with pregnancy, a bit about my birth, and my postpartum experience. This is an open, honest, and vulnerable episode, that is what this podcast is all about - talking about the hard and messy times, but also sharing the beautiful moments I'm incredibly grateful for.
Today on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I’m chatting with Katie Pedrick! We’re chatting about the benefits of acupuncture, hormones and how the food we eat can impact our bodies.
On this episode, my brilliant friend and fellow doula, Hehe and I talk about preparing for your birth. We believe that it is up to YOU to do the work and educate yourself in order to help prepare for YOUR birth. Hehe shares her own personal experiences, knowledge and tips with us to help do just that.
This week, on the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Kayla Mehr. Kayla is a Personal Trainer and Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist. We're chatting about the importance of working with a specialist before you start working out again post-baby. Kayla and I discuss some of the common misconceptions about pre and postnatal fitness. As well as how to SAFELY ease back into a workout routine after your baby is born.
This week, Katelyn Scott and I have an open, and honest conversation about the postpartum period and parenting. Things like sex after baby, postpartum anxiety, and the importance of having support as a new parent. These topics aren't talked about enough, and in turn, can leave some new parents feeling alone or ashamed to share their true feelings. Our hope in sharing our own stories, is to open up conversation about the REAL stories of parenting.
This week, I’m chatting with my brilliant friend, Justine Leach. We discuss trauma, how it can impact your life, and in turn, your birth experience if it goes unaddressed. Justine shares some of the questions she asks while working with clients and also provides us with some tools we can utilize to help prevent birth trauma.
This week I'm chatting with Dr. Sayida Peprah. This episode has been a long time coming, we initially started chatting about recording it before my daughter was born (July 2019)! We're discussing disparities and issues for Black mothers within our "health" care system, maternal mental health, and ideas for how to begin to enact change in our world.
This week I'm chatting about showing up for yourself as a new parent. I recorded this episode a few months back and held off on sharing it. There has been so much happening in our world, I felt it was best to slow down and share it at a later time. In this episode, I share my personal experience trying to fit in me time and self care as a new mom with a co-sleeping baby, who also thrives on contact naps. Listen along to hear more about my own journey with daily movement, mindset shifts, and learning to surrender and go with the flow during this season of life.
On this week's episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast, I'm chatting with Bridgette and Brittany - two incredible beings who I'm so glad I connected with. We talk about a range of things from the menstrual cycle, what it's purpose is, to their personal journeys, natural birth control and herbs and tools you can use during your cycle. I learned so much from them and am excited to share it with you all.
On this week’s episode, Ansley and I dive into the importance of floor time for infant development and how it helps babies discover and learn their bodies. We also share a bit about our own personal experiences watching our babies learn and grow, as well as our parenting styles.
Today I’m chatting with Diana Spalding about the importance of nurturing the mother during pregnancy AND postpartum. I originally heard Diana speak at a Ted Talk and immediately felt compelled to reach out to her. Her words about mothers being burnt out, especially during the postpartum period, brought me to tears - because I could relate.
On this episode we chat about pregnancy, postpartum, mental health, and some of the issues within maternal health care. I found myself sitting and nodding my head along to SO much of what Diana said and I’m sure you will too.
The timing of this episode is perfect because her BOOK, Becoming Mama just launched! I just got mine the other day and CANNOT wait to read it. Click the link below to get your own copy!
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This week I’m chatting with Ali Vander Baan about the benefits of Acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period. She shares her own personal journey of finding holistic healing and discusses the importance of our cycles and truly listening to your body.
This week is a solo episode with me! I'm sitting down with you all to chat about the current world situation, how it is impacting us all, and the importance of taking care of ourselves during this time.
On this week’s episode of the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond podcast, I’m chatting with Alyssa Cockerell. We discuss everything from the importance of rest during pregnancy, to the challenges and beauty of postpartum, parenthood and regaining your sense of self after welcoming a baby into the world.
This week, I chat with Marianna Sachse. Marianna is the founder of the triple bottom line enterprise Jackalo—an industry-changing line of long-lasting and organic children’s and women’s clothes that accepts all of the used clothes back to be repaired and resold or responsibly recycled, thus reducing reducing the environmental impact of the children’s apparel sector. Prior to launching Jackalo, Marianna spent nearly twenty years helping individuals and communities improve their health and wellbeing. She is a mother of two active kids, a maker, and a cancer survivor. I can be reached in the following locations: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojackalo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellojackalo/ Website: https://hellojackalo.com/
In today's episode I'm chatting with my sweet mama friend, Courtney. When she and her husband Jordan began trying for a family at the young age of 25, they had no idea this would be their journey to parenthood. Courtney shares their personal story, how they overcame two miscarriages, their experience with IUI, and how they began their beautiful family.
This week’s podcast is a solo episode with your host, Olivia. I’m chatting about my postpartum experience, watching my Lulah girl grow up, and things I didn’t expect along the way!
Sarah Bivens is a balanced lifestyle coach and podcaster. She helps mamas balance out the experience of motherhood with being a turned on woman. She hosts 2 podcasts: Balance and Motherhood and Doing It At Home. Sarah works with women from preconception to seasoned postpartum and empty nests, providing them with the tools and accountability they need to be their best. She lives in Marietta, GA with her husband Matthew and their daughter Maya. You can learn more about Sarah and everything she's up to on her website sarahbivens.com and follow her on Instagram @sarahmbivens.
Renee Carlson is a mom of two who once lived a life of monotony and average-ness, counting down the hours until she could have a drink. She started a new way of life in 2018, one that didn't include alcohol.
Renee, also known as The Sober Witch, documented every step of her journey on her blog and Instagram (@soberwitch). Through her online community and in-person sober sister circles, Renee has empowered hundreds of women to live their best lives sober!
Renee's company, My Soulful Sobriety is a revolutionary movement. Focusing on creating lives we LOVE, My Soulful Sobriety’s programs teach women how to live their best lives. With multiple programs to choose from, My Soulful Sobriety has something for women at all stages of recovery- and life! Read more about their offerings here...https://www.my soulful sobriety.com/programs
In Episode 3 of the HBBAB podcast, we chat with Missy Sullivan, a pre + postnatal corrective exercise specialist, as well as a diastasis and core consultant. We discuss the importance of building a strong core, how to modify exercise during each trimester of pregnancy and how to strengthen your abdominal walls after giving birth.
This week, my husband, Justin, and I are sharing the birth story of our sweet Tallulah Rose. We often only hear about the mom’s birth experience. I thought it would be fun to share Lulah’s birth story from both points of view!
A nice warm welcome to the podcast, from your host - Olivia Friel. I share a bit about myself and the reasons I decided to launch the Healthy Balanced Birth and Beyond Podcast!