Pathways to Family Wellness: Recent Episodes
Created/hosted by Dr. Brendan Riordan courtesy of ICPA, inc.
Pathways to Family Wellness is a podcast as well as a quarterly print and digital magazine whose mission is to support you and your family's quest for wellness.
The creators of Pathways to Family Wellness envision a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to inner and outer resources, practitioners and a supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence. We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.
In this episode we speak with Dr. Stanton Hom about the prioneering spirit of early chiropractors and some of the trials and tribulations early chiropractic went through to be able to serve their communities.
Dr. Stanton Hom - DC, DACCP, CCWP is the Founder of Future Generations: a global movement normalizing vibrant health for life by providing freedom focused care and education so we can experience our innate genetic potential.
Together, he and his team have built one of the top clinics in the world through their innovative and against the grain approach that catalyzes radical healing of chronic health issues in patients of all ages.
After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and earning a bachelors of science in Chemistry/Life Science/Pre-Medicine, Dr. Stanton was fortunate enough to be selected for an internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Upon completion of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 2010, he has since served the San Diego community with vitalistic chiropractic care, specializing in the whole family from preconception through birth, infants, childhood and beyond.
His own self-healing has inspired him to take on a new mission of chiropractic that eventually led to a breakthrough method in 2013 that he now teaches to an international community called "Freedom Focused Care."
As the Host of the Future Generations Podcast, an informed dad and prenatal/pediatric chiropractic specialist, he leads a worldwide movement that stands for Health Freedom for All Generations.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this striking conversation with Barbara Loe Fisher we speak about the history of vaccine policy in the United States as well as the implications of informed consent and what this means for us all.
Barbara Loe Fisher is co-founder and president of the non-profit National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC.org), a U.S. charity established in 1982 by parents of DPT vaccine injured children to prevent vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and defend the ethical principle of informed consent to medical risk taking. Barbara worked to secure vaccine safety and research provisions in the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 and has testified in Congress and state legislatures. She is co-author of the seminal 1985 book DPT: A Shot in the Dark, founding executive editor of the online journal newspaper The Vaccine Reaction, and a video blog commentator.
For more than two decades, Barbara served as a consumer member on vaccine advisory committees at the CDC and FDA and vaccine safety public engagement projects sponsored by federal agencies and the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences. She has coordinated six international public conferences on vaccination, including the Fifth International Public Conference on Vaccination: Protecting Health and Autonomy in the 21st Century held online in 2020.
One of the world's leading non-medical experts on vaccine science, policy, law and ethics, she has been quoted in numerous print and broadcast news reports. Between 1985 and 2015, she debated more doctors on the subject of vaccination than any other American. A natural rights activist defending the informed consent ethic and freedom of thought, speech and conscience, she was featured in the 2011 documentary The Greater Good, the 2020 movie 1986: The Act, and a two hour conversation on "Highwire" in January 2024 to set the record straight about the history of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
The mother of three children and a grandmother, her oldest son suffered a brain inflammation and encephalopathy within hours of his fourth DPT shot in 1980 when he was two and a half years old and was confined to a special education classroom throughout his public school education.
National Vaccine Information Center: https://www.nvic.org
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In this epsideo we speak with Dr. Monique Andrews (Dr. Mo) about polyvagal pathways in early life: understanding trauma's impact on the developing nervous system.
Dr. Mo is a teacher and scholar in Embodied Neuroscience who leads seminars and workshops around the world.
As a long time student of neuroscience, chiropractic and eastern spiritual practices, she presents from a unique perspective, blending modern tools with ancient wisdom. Drawing on years of intensive study and teaching, she has become an expert in embodied somatic practices and is an international award-winning speaker in the areas of neuroscience, polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation.
Through her work with The PRANA Foundation she is a powerful guide and mentor for those drawn to evolving their own wisdom and easing the path for others. Dr. Mo's vision is to elevate the consciousness of humanity.
www.drmoniqueandrews.com
www.PranaFound.org
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Martin Rosen about the unique world of pediatric cranial patterning and how that patterning impacts the nervous system.
Dr. Martin Rosen is an internationally renowned chiropractor and educator in SOT® Chiropractic, Pediatrics, Cranial Adjusting, Philosophy and Practice Management. He has been practicing in Wellesley, MA since 1982. He has built his career on the foundations of authenticity, mastering his chiropractic skills, sharing his years of clinical knowledge, and a commitment to excellence.
Dr. Rosen graduated from Life Chiropractic College summa cum laude in 1981 and started his family centered practice at Wellesley Chiropractic Office. He has a longstanding reputation for outstanding patient-centered care since its inception. The success of his practice, his mentors, and his years of studying inspired him to offer teaching seminars on chiropractic technique, philosophy, and practice management over the last four decades.
Dr. Rosen has advanced proficiency in the Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT®). Highly respected in his field, Dr. Rosen is a certified SOT®, SORSI, and SOTO-USA instructor, practitioner and craniopath. He is a past instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), on the post-graduate faculty of several chiropractic colleges, was a consulting member of the Committee for Chiropractic Practice and is on the editorial board of the Asian-Pacific Journal of Chiropractic.
He has also authored the comprehensive "Pediatric Chiropractic Care", written the only Pediatric Participant Guide for SOT®, The Pediatric SOT® Spinal and Cranial Adjusting Manuals, a chapter on SOT® in the 2nd and 3rd Edition of Chiropractic Pediatrics, has been intimately involved in the rewriting of numerous texts on SOT®, Cranial adjusting and Soft Tissue Reflex Manipulation, and has been featured in countless other articles, books, podcasts and published works.
https://drmartinrosen.com
https://drmartinrosen.com/product/its-all-in-the-head/
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In this episode with speak with Dr. Monika Buerger about her fascinating discoveries into the nervous system with regard to healing trauma and integrating past experiences.
Dr. Buerger, a graduate of Life Chiropractic College-West and California State University, Fresno, has over 30 years of experience in chiropractic care. She runs a family practice in Idaho Falls, Idaho, specializing in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
Dr. Buerger is recognized as a leading authority in pediatrics both within the chiropractic profession as well as in the world of pediatrics outside the profession. She is a pioneer in neurosensory integration and neurodevelopment. Recognized as a true authority, her work is included in all three volumes of the Pediatric Chiropractic textbook. In addition to being an author, she is an International Lecturer, teacher, and mentor to hundreds of chiropractors worldwide. Combining her extensive clinical experience, research, and knowledge, her mission is with your help to Turn the Tide for Healthy Generations.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we have a fun and engaging conversation with Roberto Monaco about his journey into health through artful communication as well as his own touching personal story with chiropractic.
Roberto Monaco didn't learn storytelling and the science of influence in a classroom. He learned them during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. After leaving a corporate finance job in Brazil in search of greater purpose, he found himself in the U.S., working as a field speaker for the Anthony Robbins Companies. The job? Book talks. Deliver them. And close high-ticket sales on 100% commission.
But in those early months, Roberto struggled. Despite enthusiastic feedback, he couldn't close. Stressed and frustrated, he hit a breaking point—one that landed him in the hospital with unexplained pain. The diagnosis: stress. The real cause? A belief that he loved speaking… but hated selling. That moment sparked a complete transformation. He didn't just shift his mindset from "selling" to "serving." He dove into everything he could find on psychology, persuasion, public speaking, and influence. One pattern became clear: the most powerful communicators didn't rely on knowledge or experience alone. They combined compelling personal stories, social influence strategies, and confident, intentional delivery. They knew how to capture attention, build trust, and ethically move people to take action. Roberto began applying these principles in every talk—and the results spoke for themselves. His audience engagement deepened. His confidence soared. And his conversions took off. He soon became the #1 speaker for Tony Robbins and was invited to hire and train other speakers for the company. As his impact grew, so did his methodology. Roberto refined his approach into a repeatable system. In 2009, he partnered with Jeff Paro to co-found InfluenceOlogy—a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, experts, and coaches master the art and science of ethical influence. Today, Roberto has delivered over 4,500 presentations, coached more than 15,000 hours, and trained leaders in over 45 industries. His mission is simple: to help people turn their message into their most powerful tool for impact, income, and influence.
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In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Anthony Pelligrino about the fascinating topic of cranial distortion patterns and their connection with the nervous system as well as what parents can look for in their own children.
Dr. Anthony Pellegrino is a globally recognized leader in pediatric and family chiropractic care — and one of only seven Certified Pediatric Craniopaths in the world. He holds a Diplomate in Pediatric Chiropractic (D.A.C.C.P.) through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association — the highest level of pediatric certification available — and is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed research articles exploring chiropractic's role in supporting children with ADHD, autism, seizures, and other neurodevelopmental challenges. But beyond the credentials, Dr. Anthony's mission is simple: to bring hope, healing, and clarity to families who've been searching for answers. His heart for this work is matched by his dedication to helping every parent feel heard, every child feel safe, and every family experience life-changing results.
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Amy Haas about her groundbreaking research project which addresses many of the questions one would have about chirorpactic care, including, "Does Chiropractic Care Influence the Immune System?"
The research paper can be found here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/229791-vertebral-subluxation-and-systems-biology-an-integrative-review-exploring-the-salutogenic-influence-of-chiropractic-care-on-the-neuroendocrine-immune-system#!/
Dr. Amy Haas has published original, peer-reviewed research on improvements in Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in patients undergoing chiropractic care and on resolution of sleep and anxiety disorders with chiropractic care, and has presented her observations on chiropractic care and adaptability to audiences across the US, in Canada, and in Europe. Other peer-reviewed publications include a hypothesis paper outlining potential implications of chiropractic care for restoration of normal intracranial fluid dynamics within the newly characterized CNS lymphatic system and contribution to the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation's Immunity Best Practices recommendations. Most recently, Dr. Amy and several colleagues at the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation published a broad-scope review on the impacts of Chiropractic care on salutogenesis as mediated by the neuroendocrine-immune system, a magnum opus that took four years to synthesize. For her contributions to the Chiropractic profession, Dr. Amy was named 2022 Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation Chiropractic Researcher of the Year.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Joel 'Gator' Warsh about the controversial subject of vaccine mandates in a fair and balanced way.
Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018.
Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity.
He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others.
He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com
Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support.
He is a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space.
Dr. Gator is married to Sarah Intelligator, an attorney, whose Holistic Divorce and Family Law practice is located in Beverly Hills. For almost 20 years, she has taught yoga throughout Los Angeles. Dr. Joel was given the nickname, Dr. Gator, by his peers after marrying Sarah Intelligator (yes that is her real last name) and the nickname stuck.
Dr. Gator is an avid athlete, foodie and traveler.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking once again with Dr. Satya Sardonicus about The Hidden Role of Fascia in Nervous System Health: What Every Parent and Practitioner Should Know
Dr. Satya is a visionary healer, fascia expert, and the creator of the NeuroFascial Flow Method. After navigating years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms that mainstream medicine couldn't explain, she not only reclaimed her own health - she pioneered a whole new approach to healing that blends fascial science, nervous system regulation, trauma resolution, and deep somatic wisdom. Dr. Satya now helps both individuals and healthcare providers reimagine what's possible - especially for those with complex or chronic conditions. Her work invites us to stop chasing symptoms and instead listen to the body's innate intelligence… to create lasting change from the inside out. https://drsatyawellness.com Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this podcast we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kristen Hosaka about this important phrase: Birth is rarely about failure, it's often about misalignment, imbalance, and the need for additional support.
Dr. Kristen Hosaka, DC, CACCP, is a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor, educator, and advocate for physiological birth. A graduate of Parker Chiropractic College (2002, Cum Laude), she has dedicated over two decades to supporting families through her private practice, Turning Point Wellness Center, in the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hosaka's clinical expertise is rooted in hands-on experience—she spent a decade working in birth centers and has attended over 250 births. Her passion for optimizing maternal and infant health led her to earn the Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner designation in 2017 and become a Dynamic Body Balancing Instructor in 2022. As an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), Dr. Hosaka teaches "Adjusting for Birth: Maternal Biomechanics and the Effects of Fetal Positioning," a course that builds on her knowledge of prenatal biomechanics. She has presented at numerous midwifery and chiropractic conferences, including the Spinning Babies Confluence and the ICPA Gathering, where she shares insights on topics such as sacral biomechanics and fetal malposition. A mother of five and grandmother to one, Dr. Hosaka brings both professional and personal wisdom to her work. She is committed to helping pregnant individuals achieve balanced, empowered births and to reducing birth trauma through gentle, empowered care. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we speak with Rachel and Greg Denning about nourishing a solid partnership and romantic relationship while parenting.
Successful, happy, extraordinary families don't happen by accident — they're built with the right skills, strategies, and habits. That's what Rachel Denning teaches. A mom of seven, wife to her best friend Greg, and world traveler to over 60 countries, Rachel is the co-host of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast and author of Better Than Great: The Extraordinary Family Life Formula. She's helped thousands of families around the world create more peace, love, and unity in their homes by teaching them how to stop reacting to problems and start proactively building the family life they actually want. As Rachel says, "Healing your family is the way to heal the world."
Greg Denning is a lifestyle and business strategist for businessmen and entrepreneurs with families. He and his wife have been blissfully married for 24 years. They have seven amazing children, with whom they love to travel the globe. Greg is the founder of the Formidable Family Man Tribe, the author of the Formidable Family Man Playbook, and the co-host with his wife of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast.
https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com
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In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Greg Denning about family, life, travel, and the things he's learned as a father of 7 amazing children while traveling the world. Originally set to release in the summer.
Greg Denning is a lifestyle and business strategist for businessmen and entrepreneurs with families. He and his wife have been blissfully married for 24 years. They have seven amazing children, with whom they love to travel the globe. Greg is the founder of the Formidable Family Man Tribe, the author of the Formidable Family Man Playbook, and the co-host with his wife of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast.
https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com
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In this episode we will continue our conversation with Chantal Traub about nurturing the amazing process of birth with optimal biomechanics as well as interoception and the polyvagal principles of nervous system harmony.
Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as “Next Question” with Katie Couric, “The Women’s Health Podcast” and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In the episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pamela Stone about her recent article in Pathways titled, "Hold On, Don't Push!"
Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP has owned a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA for the past 23 years. She has attained her diplomate in pediatric and prenatal care through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics and is also an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), teaching “Perinatal Care with Webster Technique Certification” to chiropractors across the country. She credits regular chiropractic care for allowing her to be healthy and injury-free.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we will speak with Chantal Traub about the nature of pushing, birth skills, and the imporance of the right support.
Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as “Next Question” with Katie Couric, “The Women’s Health Podcast” and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Satya Sardonicus about transofrming trauma through fluid adaptability, both in her own journey and through helping others.
Dr. Satya is a visionary healer, fascia expert, and the creator of the NeuroFascial Flow Method. After navigating years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms that mainstream medicine couldn’t explain, she not only reclaimed her own health - she pioneered a whole new approach to healing that blends fascial science, nervous system regulation, trauma resolution, and deep somatic wisdom. Dr. Satya now helps both individuals and healthcare providers reimagine what’s possible - especially for those with complex or chronic conditions. Her work invites us to stop chasing symptoms and instead listen to the body’s innate intelligence… to create lasting change from the inside out. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Maryn Green and Jason Leister about their transition away from the matrix and into sovereign parenting, birthing, business, and raising 10 children.
Maryn Green has been attending women as a midwife since 2009; first as a licensed midwife and now as a spiritual midwife that helps facilitate the ceremonies of birth and mothering for aligned women. Maryn is well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association (indiebirth.org), which serves and educates women and midwives all over the world. She has written hundreds of blog posts about pregnancy, birth, midwifery as a spiritual process, radical birth and mothering and recorded almost 300 episodes of her podcast, “Taking Back Birth” that encourage women and midwives to rethink what they have been taught, and re-connect with ancient wisdom and the spiritual journey of it all. For a radical Birth Midwifery School visit indiebirthmidwiferyschool.org
Jason Leister is a recovering “Straight-A Sheep” who spent the first 30 years of his life thinking, doing and saying what he was told. One day, he realized that virtually everything he thought to be true was a lie. Since then he has been on a journey searching for the truth about everything. He is the father of 10 children, is psychologically unemployable, and publishes the Sovereign Business Daily e-newsletter, where he writes about sovereignty, freedom, family, business, and living well outside of the Matrix. See more at sovereignbusiness.org.
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In this episode we have the honor of speaking once again with Peter Gray, PhD about the instinctive drive of children to learn through play and how many of the rules and regulations set to govern children stifle their development.
Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience who for many years has been studying play. Among other things, he is the author of an introductory psychology textbook, now in its 8th edition (with David Bjorklund as co-author of editions 7 & 8), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. He is also author of Free to learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life, which has been published in 18 languages. You can learn more about his work, download pdf’s of some of his research-based articles, and view some of his public presentations, at his personal website https://www.petergray.org.
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In this episode we will speak with Dr. Gregg Stern about Intent and Holding Space.
Dr. Gregg Stern is a chiropractor with a Family Wellness practice in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He has Diplomate degrees in the areas of Chiropractic Pediatric, Maternity and Family Wellness Care and Acupuncture and has published research on Chiropractic and Infertility. Dr. Stern has been involved in the educational branch of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for years and is a member of the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. Dr. Stern is also a past president of the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Stern’s practice focuses on enhancement of health, performance and overall wellness of the body, mind and spirit for all family members.
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Geiger about chiropractic care for moms and babies.
Dr. Lisa Geiger has a passion for chiropractic and connection. As a sought-after speaker in the birth, lactation, and chiropractic communities, she spreads awareness about supporting optimal function and how that serves individuals and families. She empowers parents and parents-to-be on their journey through her work in the office and the community. She offers practitioners the skills and tools to serve and support their patients and the broader communities.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we speak with Chantal Traub about the polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and connected during birth and postpartum.
Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as “Next Question” with Katie Couric, “The Women’s Health Podcast” and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pam Jarboe about Raising Emotionally Resilient Children.
Dr. Pam Jarboe, a chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, has built and sold three successful practices and founded ChiroBloom, a training organization helping chiropractors grow thriving practices and fullfilling lives. Inspired by chiropractic's profound healing effects, Dr. Jarboe has become a passionate advocate, speaking globally to promote the profession. Her unique blend of expertise and compassion fuels her mission to empower chiopractors to make a greater impact worldwide.
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In this episode we will speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough who has a special interest in understanding birth trauma and helping become more aware of its prevalence, preventing it, and healing from it.
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In this episode we will speak with Dr. Linda Slak about your amazing child and their sensitive developing nervous system as well as ways to maximize your child's development.
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In this episode we will speak with Dr. Jay Warren about birth imprints and the surprising discoveries about what babies do and don't remember and can and cannot perceive and how the birth process can shape who we are as adults.
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In this episode we will speak with Dr. Stephanie Libs about the continuum of birth and breastfeeding and how interventions have effects on feeding. We'll also talk about attachment, bonding, and parenting, and how it all relates to feeding.
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This episode is more for chiropractors and chiropractic students. In this episode we will speak with Dr. Eric Plasker about the 100 Year Lifestyle concept based on the principles of chiropractic and the chiropractic lifestyle. Listen to discover the values and inspiration behind the 100 year lifestyle.
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In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Jen Santos about navigating the highs and lows of parenting. Dr. Jen teaches a course for the ICPA titled, "Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Perinatal Family Practice." In the spirit of her course, and as an honor to her experience as a parent and mother, we will talk about the highs and lows of what it's like to parent in addition to some of their parenting core family values.
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In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Justin Ohm, director of the ICPA about the history of pediatric chiropractic, coherence, salutogenesis, and even polyvagal theory and how it all connects to the nervous system.
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In this episode we will continue our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, and explore the parallels between the philosophy of Chiropractic and German New Medicine. We will also explore the ideas of tone and nervous system tone as central concepts or principles within Chiropracitc and GNM.
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In this episode we will further our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, about the German New Medicine work and specifically working with the biological programs. We will also talk about the the psyche, brain, organ triune, which is cornerstone toward understanding new biology.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we will continue our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, about the German New Medicine work and specifically working with the biological programs.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we will be speaking with John Ohm about several of the articles in Issue 77 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine surrounding new biology, discoveries of the nervous system, and German New Medicine.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
In this episode we will have an opportunity to speak with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies, about how to create a smoother labor and delivery. Additionally, we'll talk about reframing the entire way we view pregnancy and birth moving away from fear and into empowerment and trust.
For more information please visit: https://www.hypnobabies.com/
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In this episode we will be having a conversation with Jason Leister about his recent article in Issue 76 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine titled, "Mr. Fix-It." We will also have a chance to talk through the fascinating and engageing topcs and issues surrounding masculinity, creativity, and manifestation.
Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/
Jason Leister: https://sovereignbusiness.org/, and https://magicalman.org/
In this episode we will have a chance to speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough on his recent interesting research article titled: Differntiating the impact of biomechanical forces of labor and delivery vs. the effect of posterior tongue tie on neonatal and infant feeding dysfunction: A clinical evaluation.
https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html
Dr. Dorough is a native of St. Louis, MO. He practices at a medical clinic specializing in breastfeeding care. He is passionate about educating professionals and families about birth trauma and how it impacts family wellness. Over the past decade, Dr. Dorough has been inspired to collaborate with other professionals and share his experience and knowledge on the topic of pediatric chiropractic care.
https://drandrewdorough.com/
In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Lynn Gerner of The Good Life Chiropractic to cover some simple and specific resources for overcoming breasteeding challenges.
Dr. Gerner is a Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA in 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Education Counselor) in 2021. She founded the Good Life Learning ,in 2019 and currently teaches privately as well as through Life Chiropractic College West, Northeastern Chiropractic College, Gold Lactation Learning, and the ICPA. Dr. Gerner is a wife, mother of three grown children, and lives in Davis, CA, with her family and rescued dogs.
https://thegoodlifedavis.com/
Manual Interventions for Muskuloskeletal Factors in Infants With Suboptimal Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299335/
Dr. Dorough Article
https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html
In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning."
Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8 th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so.
Peter Gray's published works can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher of Growing Without Schooling magazine from 1985 until 2001, and now at the website johnholtgws.com. Farenga is also a founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education: Self-directed.org
The Mathematicians Lament: https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf
Welcome back everyone! In this episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will share about their respective family's choices around education and what they are doing for the current school year.
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.
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In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe
In this episode we have a special guest appearance from Bruce Lipton, PhD, renowned cell biologist and lecturer, who will speak with us about the importance of the perinatal period as well as early childhood and how these periods can have a dramatic impact on our future selves, not from the standpoint of genetic determinism, but through the lens of consciousness and programming.
https://www.brucelipton.com
In this episode we will explore some lighthearted and fun ways in which we make manifest our dreams with specifics highlighted from Issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine in an article by Walter Crosson.
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We have a special treat this episode in that we will be speaking with Dr. Martin Rosen, pediatric specialist and chiropractor, about the CDC's updated childhood milestones as well as the difference between common and normal. Has the bar been lowered? Is crawling important? Are we normalizing dysfunction? Find out this and more!
https://drmartinrosen.com
https://drmartinrosen.com/catalog/item/its-all-in-the-head
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Molly Rouse's article, "At the Heart of It: The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders," appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe
https://www.lifebeyondbirth.com
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Common Knowledge Trust's article, "The Reality of Birth," appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Dr. Caitlin Clarke's article, "The Birth Blame Game" appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Dr. Anik St. Martin's article, "Sickness and Health" appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this impromptu episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will discuss some of what makes the holidays special for them. Enjoy!
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Michael Gurian's article, "Dry Your Eyes" appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Vince Gowman's article, "Evolving to Early Childhood Attachment and Outdoor Play," appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Lauren's article, "Being There in Labor," appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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The Better Birth Blog
https://betterbirthblog.org
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Meredith Ashton's article, "Men and Menstruation," appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Ginny Yurich's article, "Sunlight: How to Profoundly Increase Mood, Health, and Nighttime Sleep," appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
Physiology of the Pineal Gland and Melatonin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK550972/
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Dr. J.G. Moellendorf reprinted article "Breaking Through ADHD with Chiropractic Care," as well as Dr. Yannick Pauli's reprinted article "Injury and ADHD," both appearing in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine.
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Dr. John Minardi's reprinted article in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Understanding the Power of Chiropractic"
http://www.drjohnminardi.com
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Dr. Bruce Lipton's reprinted article in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Chiropractic Philosophy and The New Science: An Emerging Unity."
https://www.brucelipton.com
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss The Pathways Team's reprinted article in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Can Chiropractors Turn Breech Babies?"
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Dr. Larry Webster's reprinted article in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Chiropractic Today for a Better World Tomorrow."
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Jacob Devaney's article in issue 68 of the Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Regenerative Lifestyles: Collaborating with Gaia.
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Dr. Sarah Buckley's article in issue 68 of the Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine titled "Healing Birth, Healing the Earth."
Dr. Sarah Buckley's Report on The Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.html
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Jacob Devaney's article in issue 68 of Pathways magazine titled "Is Your Birth Experience Still Affecting You?"
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Elizabeth Davis and Debra Pascali-Bonaro's article in issue 68 of Pathways magazine titled "Intuition and Birth."
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will share their thoughts on the ARRIVE study, which is the study that sought to investigate the results of inducing at 39 weeks vs. standard managed care. The study and some great links can be found below:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1800566
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/
https://www.lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots/parsing-the-arrive-trial-should-first-time-parents-be-routinely-induced-at-39-weeks
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Maria Silver Pyanov's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "9 Changes We Must Make to Increase Vaginal Birth Rates"
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Amy Michaelson's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Optimal Fetal Positioning."
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Cool Birth Graphics:
https://betterbirthblog.org/shop/
In this episode, Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a side-trek away from the magazine to discuss polyvagal theory and its implications in understand the importance of social bonding and the states of our nervous system.
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Molly Steins' article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Internal Oasis."
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In this episode we will discuss Dr. Brendan Riordan's article in Pathways titled, "Adjusting into Ease." This article highlights one particular success story with a newborn receiving chiropractic care to help with difficulty nursing. We will also take an overview of pediatric chiropractic in general and many of the benefits kids and parents can expect.
More information and Pathways article can be found at: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Naomi Aldort's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Off the Books, Learning to Read Later in Childhood has Advantages."
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Jean Miller's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Busting Homeschool Myths."
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Lauren's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Real Work for Real Kids."
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss the Pathways articles "Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School" by Matthew Gioia as well as "Life is an Adventure" by Zoe Greenhouse.
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss the Pathways article "Don't Leash the Puppy" by Peter Gray, Ph.D. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Parenting/dont-leash-the-puppy.html
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In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss the Pathways article "Sinking into Truth, Resting in the Body" by Vince Gowmon. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Wellness-Lifestyle/sinking-into-truth-resting-in-the-body.html
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In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss the Pathways article "Conscious Parenting in an Unconscious Culture" by Beth Berry. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Parenting/conscious-parenting-in-an-unconscious-culture.html
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In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Pam Jarboe about how to build emotional courage.
Dr. Pam Jarboe practices chiropractic in Acton MA. Her career blossomed when she worked as an assistant for a chiropractor in 1986. She soon traveled into Hale House in Harlem, NY with her chiropractor. He began adjusting children who were drug addicted. Some of these poor children, born with AIDS, were abandoned as babies. They suffered greatly with many health issues as well as emotional problems. As they received adjustments, Pam witnessed them transform. They suddenly had less disease, less trauma. They transitioned from hiding under the beds, being terrified to be touched to jumping into her arms. Inspired by the many changes she witnessed in this practice, especially in children, she decided to attend Life Chiropractic University. She graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1995.
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Drew Rubin about the connection the brain plays in certain issues such as Autism, PANDAS, Lyme, and more.
Drew Rubin, B.S., D.C., CCSP, DACCP, is a chiropractor, adjunct faculty at Life University College of Chiropractic, and an author, researcher, and speaker. He has been in private practice since 1989 and specializes in pediatrics, special needs, pregnancy, and families. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at conferences around the country on topics such as autism, primitive reflexes and Polyvagal Theory (see theadjustment.com for links to his research). He has authored the following books: The Adjustment , The Acceptance, and It’s a Small World. He also produces Dr. Drew Rubin’s Chirocast, a podcast available on iTunes. He speaks around the world for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and lives in Georgia with his wife, Lisa, and son, Palmer.
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Pamela Stone about the importance of chiropractic during pregnancy.
Dr. Pamela Stone owns a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA and has been certified in the Webster Technique since 1999. She has been an avid ICPA member since she was a student at Life University (March 2000 graduate), and has her Diplomate in pediatric and prenatal care through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DACCP certified).
Dr. Stone is part of the extension faculty of Life University, hosting 4-6 student interns per year. She is also past-president of the Georgia Birth Network, is a board member of the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice, and is a member of the American Pregnancy Association, Holistic Pediatric Association, the Atlanta chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network, and is a peer reviewer for Chiropractic research journals.
Over the years, Dr. Stone has developed relationships with local doulas, midwives, OB’s, pediatricians and more to create a referral-based practice. She has been hosting Pathways Connect meetings within her community for the past 10 years. She has been published numerous times in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic, the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Pathway’s magazine, Today’s Chiropractic magazine, Chicken Soup for The Chiropractic Soul, as well as several local magazines & newspapers. She is also a speaker at local schools and community organizations.
In her spare time, Dr. Stone is an avid runner and triathlete. She credits regular chiropractic care for allowing her to be healthy and injury-free.
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Stephen Marini about natural immunity and the importance of staying grounded during uncertain circumstances.
Stephen Marini, PhD, DC, is a chiropractor and international lecturer, and serves on the boards of the ICPA, HPA and Intergrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC). Dr. Marini was educated in basic science and medicine at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia where he received a M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology in 1976. Doctoral studies followed at the University of Pennsylvania and Pacific Western University where he conducted dissertation research on avian tumor viruses accomplished at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. He received his Ph.D. in Microbiology in 1989. Dr. Marini received vitalistic training and professional development at the Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic where he received his D.C. in 1988. He received the Diplomate in Chiropractic Pediatrics from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice in 2007. He served as professor of Microbiology at the Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic from 1980 until 1995, and as Academic Dean from 1990-1993.
https://www.marinichiroanded.com
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Nima Rahmany about healing inter-generational trauma in the family dynamic.
Dr. Nima Rahmany, DC, CCWP is both a Chiropractor and an educator, specializing in helping individuals and professionals get to the ROOT CAUSE of their physical and emotional challenges, from stressed, depressed, and anxious to living Powerfully Aligned and on Purpose. After building a successful Chiropractic practice in Maple Ridge, BC, Dr. Nima sold his clinic in June 2016 to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching professionals who are stressed, depressed, and anxious to transform and have their best year ever— in both a private and corporate setting.
Dr. Nima has integrated all the mind-body tools in his quest for healing stress-related disorders into one, simple to follow method called “The Overview Method”, which is “ the adjustment above atlas” that he teaches one-on-one and in groups all over the world in his engaging and “edutaining” lectures filled with inspired authenticity and “edutainment”
In this episode we'll be speaking with Rebecca Schrag Herschberg, PhD about the concept that it take two to tantrum and we'll also be going over her new book, The Tantrum Survival Guide.
Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services, which specializes in helping kids and parents confronting a range of common early childhood challenges. Dr. Hershberg has held leadership positions at a national nonprofit organization serving children and a hospital-based infant and toddler preventive mental health program. She has taught in the Department of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has presented numerous seminars and workshops for parents. She lives in the New York City area with her husband and two young sons.
On this episode we’ll be speaking with Dr Wendy Anne McCarty, a pioneer in the leading-edge field of prenatal and perinatal psychology and the expanded multidimensional understandings
of babies.
In this fascinating interview Dr. McCarty shares her own journey of evolution from a Newtonian trained delivery nurse, childbirth educator, parent-infant specialist and family psychotherapist
through her spiritual awakening in an experience with a 3-month old baby into her 30-year deep-dive exploration of Multidimensional baby consciousness, multidimensional parenting, and innovative approaches to repair, nurture and expand human potential and optimal relationships from the beginning of life.
The take-home message: Babies are calling us to come into their multidimensional world and connect from pre-conception forward. Prenatal parenting is primetime for the magic of
possibilities!
https://12guidingprinciples-ppn.com/
http://wondrousbeginnings.com/
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Susan Pollak about Self-Compassion for Parents.
Dr. Susan Pollak is a psychologist in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the mother of two grown children. She is the author of the new book, "Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself." She is a longtime student of meditation and yoga who has been integrating the practices of meditation into psychotherapy since the 1980s. Dr. Pollak is co-founder and senior teacher at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance and president of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy.
https://www.drsusanpollak.com/
In this episode we'll be speaking with Jackie Kelleher about obstacles families experience to breastfeeding and how to overcome those obstacles.
Jackie Kelleher has supported families as a community leader, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation professional for over 20 years. She is the author of "Nurturing the Family," the second edition of which is now available. She draws upon lessons learned from the thousands of families she's helped and doulas she's trained. Her focus on boundaries, self-worth, and advocacy are also few by her work as a self-defense and martial arts instructor.
Jackie's Website, if you want to learn more or reach out:
https://www.nurturingthedoula.com/
Videos on Breastfeeding:
This is one of an amazing series on breastfeeding. All of these videos are free, up to date information, and beautiful and clear visual images. Pay no mind to Youtube's "This may be inappropriate" message. Our society's lack of comfort around breastfeeding is a major contributing factor in breastfeeding challenges. We need to see it to become familiar. Watch and learn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMcgJR8ESRc&index=5&list=WL Here are a few from Canadian expert Jack Newman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56YzjsZr4hQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObT5MELLqGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO5ZDKynaD0 Breastmilk hand expression, as an alternative to the pump:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=613yqVEtu3I Paced Bottle Feeding: For babies who are aspiring nursers but not there yet, or a receiving pumped milk in a bottle. Really, the ideal way for any baby who is being fed with a bottle to receive their feeds.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuZXD1hIW8Q
Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Komarek about what he's learned through over 40 years of working with and adjusting animals.
Dr. Jay Komarek is a chiropractor who has been adjusting animals since 1977. He has worked with veterinarians around the country providing care for equine, canine and feline clients. He has provided care for thousands of animals and has been featured on the “Today Show”, on the radio, and in numerous magazine articles. In addition to delivering care to his clients, he teaches animal adjusting at chiropractic colleges around the country and speaks to groups on the natural health care of animals. He is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock about the 3 main reasons parents take their kids to chiropractors.
Liz Anderson-Peacock is a fellow of the ICA, received Chiropractor of the Year Award from Canadian Chiropractic magazine in 1998. The Ontario Chiropractic Association gave her the "Heart in Hand" award in 2005. She earned her pediatric diplomate in the ICA’s first graduating class in 1996. She maintains a boutique child referral only practice. In 2010 she compiled a book “Pearls of Wisdom: Pure and Powerful to inspire Women Chiropractors, as well as other products. In 2017 she had a right below knee amputation which has led her into new areas. Her maxim continues to be to “Engage and Inspire.”
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Chris LoRang about what it means to build your baby from the ground up. Specifically, we'll be speaking about some of the ways we can help and not inhibit our little ones' development.
Dr. Chris LoRang is a rehabilitative chiropractic physician, health lecturer, and wellness clinic director with a passion for uncovering the root cause of people’s symptoms. He believes that every person deserves the chance to pursue their best lives through movement, whole food nutrition, and holistic living strategies. His wife, Abbie Sawyer, is his co-founder for Building Your Baby From The Ground Up.
https://buildingyourbaby.com/
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Kacie Flegal about the importance of pediatric chiropractic care. Specifically, we'll be speaking about why babies should be checked by a chiropractor after birth, about how a baby is adjusted, and about how often children should be checked.
Dr. Kacie Flegal is a family chiropractor certified in prenatal care and pediatrics through the ICPA. Dr. Kacie has been in practice since 2009 and runs her practice based on the philosophy that we all have the innate ability to heal and be healthy when we are given the proper tools to do so. Her approach to chiropractic is gentle and holistic and honors each individual she serves. She is currently living and practicing in Ashland, Oregon and is a wife and mother of two little boys. Visit her at elementsofbeing.com
In this episode we will be speaking with Lindsay Mumma, DC, about How to Stop Interfering With Your Child's Development in order to maximize their growth and about the slow is fast approach to development.
Lindsay Mumma, DC, is the COO of Birthfit and runs Birthfit NC. She is also the owner of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehab, where she primarily sees prenatal and postpartum patients. She's a wife and mother of two vivacious boys and is the author of the Trimester books series.
http://www.trianglecrc.com/blog/stop-interfering-childs-development/
https://birthfit.com/
https://www.familypaws.com/
https://www.rie.org/
In this episode we'll be speaking with Midwife Nicole Pegher about important questions to ask a midwife during an interview. The list of questions can be found here:
https://growingslower.com/47-questions-i-should-have-asked-my/
Nicole Cisneros Pegher is a Certified Professional Midwife and a graduate of Birthwise Midwifery Schoolin Bridgton, Maine, an MEAS Institution. Nicole established South Shore Homebirth & Women’s Wellness in 2015, and has since served scores of families across the South Shore and Cape Cod region. Prior to opening her practice, Nicole spent the summer of 2014 in the Philippines, serving as a midwife in a high-risk, high-volume birth center, and honing her ability to manage complications as they arise in out-of-hospital settings. She has also worked in the Amish community of Pennsylvania, attending birth by gaslight. "If there is one thing that these experiences have taught me,” Nicole says, "it’s that birth is a universal language. No matter a women’s race, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background, women deserve to be respected and supported in birth. It is my honor to be a midwife."
Today we'll be speaking with Kelly Brogan, MD about her upcoming book "Own Your Self: The Surprising Path Beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom."
Kelly Brogan, M.D., is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times best-selling book "A Mind of Your Own" and the children’s book "A Time for Rain," and co-editor of the landmark textbook "Integrative Therapies for Depression." She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.
https://kellybroganmd.com/
Today we'll be speaking with Sara Banta about nourishing your child's health. We'll hear Sara's own story into how she was able to help her children heal themselves of a variety of ailments through particular nutritional methods, as well as hear about some great ways to stay healthy in general.
Sara is a Health Coach and busy mother of three who are now 12, 15 and 16 years old. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University with a degree in Economics and Psychology in 1998. In 2016, she graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and The Invincible Wellness System.
Through her journey, she has had to solve many health issues within her family including her son suffering from leukemia at the age of nine, her daughter having allergies, anemia and asthma, her husband having heart issues, her other daughter having comprehension and learning issues, in addition to headaches. This of course is on top of her own issues with fertility, hormones, adult acne, IBS, digestive issues, heavy metals and much more. She has had to connect the dots and realize what was causing all of these issues and what the solutions were, which also of course involved the mind body connection. A lot of the same solutions that heal the gut or the brain are the solutions that help achieve weight loss, improve fitness and restore metabolic health. With that, she has devoted her life to providing guidance and all natural health supplements and solutions that heal the body and the root problems, not just addressing the symptoms.
More information can be found at acceleratedhealthproducts.com and her youtube channel: Accelerated Health Radio
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Yc7gWgyc4hSRZBVewsWQ
Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Warren about fatherhood and about some of the top things for new dads to be mindful of as they transition into fatherhood.
Dr. Jay Warren has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for 19 years. He is also the Wellness Care Coordinator at the CAP Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where 90% of his practice is pregnant or postpartum women and babies under one year old. Dr. Jay now serves as an instructor for the ICPA teaching an online course called “Prenatal Care: Baby Centered Birth”.
Dr. Jay is the host of 2 popular podcasts “Healthy Births, Happy Babies”, interviewing experts on perinatal care issues and “The Dadhood Journey”, where he shares real-life lessons and practical tools to support new dads in navigating their parenthood experience.
On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning to read are nourished in a self directed setting.
Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of the book Free to Learn and Psychology, a college textbook now in its 8th edition. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His research and writing focus on children’s natural ways of learning and the lifelong value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long-distance bicycling, kayaking, backwoods skiing, and vegetable gardening.
https://www.self-directed.org/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn
On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning to read are nourished in a self directed setting.
Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of the book Free to Learn and Psychology, a college textbook now in its 8th edition. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His research and writing focus on children’s natural ways of learning and the lifelong value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long-distance bicycling, kayaking, backwoods skiing, and vegetable gardening.
https://www.self-directed.org/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn
On this episode we’re going to be hearing from Dr. Angie Graper about neurology, primitive reflexes and how this relates to both your health and that of your children.
Dr. Angie Graper is a certified pediatric chiropractor through the ICPA. Additionally she is certified in the Webster technique and in Nutrition. She is passionate about helping people put the puzzle pieces together to achieve their health by combining chiropractic and functional medicine approaches. She is an entrepreneur, lifelong learner and a mother to three young kids. Her office is Family Focus Chiropractic in Chanhassen, MN.
Today we'll be speaking with Sam McCulloch about the idea of risk during pregnancy, about the importance of the midwife model of care, and about how having a quality support network can make all the difference in the birthing process.
Sam McCulloch enjoys talking so much about birth that she decided to become a birth educator and doula, supporting parents in making informed choices about their birth experience. She is part of the BellyBelly.com.au writing team. In her spare time she watches Downton Abbey and has numerous creative projects on the go. She is mother to three beautiful little humans.
Today we'll be speaking Dr. Matt Rushford about the history of birthing, why it was so dangerous and why there is still so much fear about it today.
Dr. Matt is an author, speaker, and family chiropractor with more than 25 years of experience. He has operated the Rushford Family Chiropractic Centers in the Burlington, Vermont, area since 1994. His writing has been published in several local and national publications, including Mothering magazine, and in 2016 he published his first book, Born Broken. He teaches anatomy and physiology for nursing students in Winooski, Vermont, and is a member of the adjunct faculty for Johnson State College. The father of one, Dr. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and runner.
On this episode we'll be speaking with Mary Lucas Flannery about Vitalistic Parenting of Teens. We’ll be taking about what vitalism is, how vitalistic parenting is different from traditional parenting, how discipline is handled, and why trust is such an important element of this approach.
Mary Lucas Flannery is a chiropractor, educator, professional writer and storyteller, podcaster, and marketer. She is the founder of the Art of Story Project, a business that teaches chiropractors and entrepreneurs to shape and deploy their most valuable stories to build their businesses. Mary came into chiropractic with a background in writing and the arts. After chiropractic school, she practiced in Wisconsin and Iowa, but then made an unusual choice to leave private practice and serve the profession by working in chiropractic college enrollment and marketing. Mary is currently the dean of enrollment at Life Chiropractic College West, where she has lead the enrollment team to substantial growth in the past 8 years.
http://theartofstoryproject.com/
www.lifewest.edu
On this episode we'll be speaking with renowned pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears about his own history as well as the importance of informed consent and free choice when it comes to medical procedures, specifically vaccination.
Dr. Bob Sears is a father of three, author of The Vaccine Book and seven other books, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing balanced and complete information about vaccines, infectious diseases, and public health issues. He is also co-host of The Vaccine Conversation podcast.
By having one of very few pediatric offices in Orange County, CA, that accepts families who don’t follow the CDC schedule of vaccinations, Dr. Bob has had the unique opportunity to observe how these naturally-minded families grow and thrive in today’s world. With the new threat of mandatory vaccination laws, Dr. Bob’s new mission is to ensure that all families worldwide receive complete, objective, and un-doctored informed consent before they choose vaccination and that people everywhere retain the freedom to make healthcare decisions for themselves and their children.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vaccine-conversation-with-melissa-and-dr-bob/id1441700795?mt=2
http://immunityeducationgroup.org
Today we'll be speaking with acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin about how she came to be a midwife, different schools of thought in birthing, and where she would like to see birthing culture go in the future.
Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. Founded in 1971, The Farm Midwifery Center has handled several thousand births, with remarkably good outcomes. Ms. Gaskin herself has attended more than 1,200 births. She is author of Spiritual Midwifery, now in its fourth edition, and Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. For over 20 years she has published Birth Gazette, a quarterly publication covering healthcare, childbirth and midwifery issues. She has lectured all over the world at midwifery conferences and at medical schools, both to students and to faculty.
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Beth McVey about diastasis recti, what it is, why it's so common, what can happen from it, and how to heal from it.
Dr. Beth McVey has a passion for treating pediatric and pre/postnatal populations, while still providing care for the entire family. Dr. Beth is certified in the Webster Technique and has her certification in chiropractic pediatrics. She completed her pediatric certification training (CACCP) through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and continues to spend many hours each year expanding her knowledge on how to help babies/children and pregnant moms. Dr. Beth is also certified to perform Acupuncture and has a special emphasis on post-partum patients. Her passion for helping the postpartum population, led her to acquire additional training in pelvic floor and core rehabilitation and complete her certification through the MuTu program. Dr. Beth has received training in nutrition and assists clients as they transform their health. She is a firm believer in the traditional food movement and is passionate about eating real food and maximizing health through whole food nutrition.
Today we'll be speaking with Laura Grace Weldon about how kids benefit from real responsibilities. This concept was highlighted in Laura’s article in the Summer 2018 edition of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine and we would encourage you all to also check out the article there. Today, we’ll be talking about why it’s so important, that kids actually actually have real responsibilities, when the best time is for them to begin, and what skills and abilities will be developed through the process.
Laura Grace Weldon is the author of Free Range Learning, a resource-packed handbook of natural education. She’s also written two poetry collections, Blackbird and Tending. Laura works as an editor and writing instructor. Her background includes leading nonviolence workshops, writing poetry with nursing home residents, and facilitating support groups for abuse survivors. Connect with her at lauragraceweldon.com and the Free Range Learning community on Facebook.
On the second part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about standardized pathology vs. normalized uniqueness as well as the benefits of midwives attending births.
Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, www.Davis-floyd.com.
MANA Database: https://mana.org/research/mana-stats
On the first part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about the history of birthing and how technology has impacted how women give birth today.
Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, www.Davis-floyd.com.
MANA Database: https://mana.org/research/mana-stats
On this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Jeanne Ohm about how pediatric chiropractic came about and why there’s such a growing interest in it today. Additionally, we’ll be speaking about expecting moms having the birth experiences of their choice and some of the hurdles they face to get there. And finally, we’ll learn more about Dr. Jeanne Ohm herself and how she got to be where she is today.
Dr. Jeanne Ohm has practiced family wellness care since 1981 with her husband, Dr. Tom. They have six children who were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle.
Dr. Ohm is Chief Executive Officer of the ICPA and Executive Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.
Dr. Ohm is also an instructor, author, and innovator. Her passion is training chiropractors with specific techniques for care in pregnancy, birth & infancy, in forming national alliances for chiropractors with like-minded perinatal practitioners, in empowering mothers to make informed choices, and in offering pertinent patient educational materials
In this episode we'll speak with Scott Noelle about the power struggles that can happen as a parent, how this shows up in different behaviors with their kids, and about how parents can claim their true power to create a more harmonious household while bringing forth the best version of themselves.
Scott Noelle is an author and life coach dedicated to supporting parents who have rejected control-based parenting methods and embraced an approach he calls PATH Parenting, based on Partnership, Authenticity, Trust, and Heart. Scott also advocates and writes about Self-Directed Education: a natural, non-coercive alternative to conventional schooling. He shares practical parenting wisdom through his book and blog, The Daily Groove, online at www.dailygroove.com. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner and their two adolescent children.
In this episode we'll speak with Dr. Lauren Dodds about preconception, that is, the period before conception occurs, and how parents-to-be can make sure they have the healthiest possible pregnancy and baby.
Dr. Lauren Dodds is a perinatal chiropractor and owner at the Upper Cervical Chiropractic Group in Alexandria, VA. She gets to practice with her husband and business partner, Dr. Jake. After experiencing her own motherhood transition, she has been dedicated to helping other families during the perinatal period, through her Innate Babies program. For more information about her and her office visit www.innatebabies.com
In this episode we'll speak with Dr. Mary-Grace Pennella of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic about fevers. We'll discuss:
- What is a fever and why is it important?
- What are some common misconceptions about fevers?
- What is a fever really doing?
- What do to for a fever and at what point is there a cause for concern?
- What are some ways people can support a normal immune response?
Dr. Pennella or Dr. P as she is called by her practice members, is a brain based family wellness chiropractor who practices in Fishers Indiana at Stillpoint Family Chiropractic. She loves taking care of
the whole family and assisting everyone achieve that which is possible when the nerve system is free from interference.
www.drpennella.com
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