Virtual Mama Connection Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Providing you birth stories and experiences straight from our parents hearts while keeping you ahead of the game with the best care providers, coaches, and educators. Giving you the highest standards of education and awareness for your parenting journey.
The following episode features Dr. Christine Brass-Jones, DO, OB-GYN, founder of Center for True Harmony, Wellness, and Medicine. Our discussion explores how the center provides a truly unique experience in women’s health care and for women expecting. The Center for True Harmony is a warm environment providing choices from OB-GYN, CNMs, Naturopathy, Massage, Ultrasound, and blood work all under one beautiful office. Listen in to learn how patients can receive personalized care with holistic options.
The following episode is with Dr. Kim Bryant. Our topic of conversation is To Wrap or Not To Wrap?? Dr. Bryant has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been practicing since 2009 and has extensive work in functional rehabilitation including over 100 hours in the pelvic health field. Dr. Bryant has taken additional course work in the area of pelvic floor dysfunction including prolapse, urinary, and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, endometriosis, abdominal pain, sexual abuse, constipation, and painful intercourse. Her gentle nature and fun-loving demeanor will have you living your life to the fullest in no time.
The following episode is with Taryn Ronning, Canine Behaviorist.
Taryn studied under a master trainer in Tofino BC and has always had a natural gift with animals. This led her to begin her training and rehabilitating dogs professionally in 2011. She has helped many of Jules the Doula’s clients and those who have worked with her have had nothing but positive results.
Our topic of conversation covers:
- How do we make the transition easier on my dog when we bring home baby?
- What are some rules you have for dogs when it comes to kids?
- What is considered safe interaction between our dog and toddler?
- What are some good bond building ideas for dogs and kids?
- Should we think about rehoming our dog? Where to draw the line.
- What are some tips and tricks for a happy human/dog family unit.
You can learn more about Taryn Ronning by reaching out to her below.
Taryn Ronning - 480-347-7612.
Insta @tarynronning
Facebook @trainwithtaryn
The following episode is with Lauren Lyell aka The Mama Coach. Our topic of conversation is covering newborns and how to establish a good supply! Listen in to hear tips and guidelines from an expert in the field. Lauren Lyell, RN,IBCLC, CPN The Mama Coach – Phoenix laurenlyell@themamacoach.us themamaocoach.us/lauren-lyell
The following episode is with Reinaldo ‘Reggie’ Sheffield, coach and contributor at Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona.
Our topic of conversation is covering the impact of a Father’s Absence.
Reggie Sheffield has over 10 years of experience working with parents, youth and children in Arizona’s Welfare system. Reggie received a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University. During his program, Reggie was an intern for WHI specifically serving dads. Reggie attended the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care two-day training with Postpartum Support International (PSI).
Reggie’s focus and passion are working with fathers and has facilitated several parenting classes geared towards child behaviors. Reggie loves being a father to his four children, and his goal is to empower other fathers to lead their homes while successfully supporting their significant other.
The following episode is with Madison Pinebird, aka Mother Figure. Mother Figure is the creator of “Prepare to Thrive … In Pregnancy and Beyond ” Our topic of conversation is covering her on-line self paced course “Prepare to thrive”. This program can help you tackle the physical, mental and emotional aspects of preparing before baby comes and set you up for success. Madison Pinebird is a Certified personal trainer, Functional strength coach, Sports and exercise nutrition coach, Certified pre/postnatal Coach, Pre/Postnatal corrective exercise specialist. Madison@gomotherfigure.com Gomotherfigure.com @Mother.figure
The following episode is with 3 police officer dads. Jeff, Dan and Jon share misconceptions on what others think about how they parent, how being a dad plays into their perceptions of what they see on the job and parenting advice they want to share.
Our topic of conversation is covering -
Being a Father and a Police Officer- Discussing the biggest misconceptions about fathers in this profession, similarities of being a supervisor and a father, insightful lessons from the job and how they love what they do.
The following episode is with Dr. Kim Bryant, PT, DPT. Our topic of conversation is covering Postpartum Recovery after a Cesarean - Tips for pain management and much more.
Regardless of if your cesarean was planned or not the information about recovery STINKS!
That is if you received any advice about:
- How to manage pain.
- How to safely move after a major abdominal surgery.
- How long is this numbness and tingling going to last
In this interview, with Dr. Kim we answer all those questions and more. If you are looking for more information about pregnancy or postpartum support, follow Kim on Instagram @Thrivepelvichealth.
Dr. Kim Bryant received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009. She opened Thrive Pelvic Health and Wellness in 2018 and Thrive Pediatrics in 2022. Dr. Kim's passion is to provide evidence-based care to ALL those with pelvic health dysfunction. She wants to remove the fear, limitations and pain associated with prolapse, leaks, constipation and pain whether you are 3 years old or 103 years old. It is never too late or too early to take care of your pelvic floor so you can THRIVE through life.
The following episode is with Michelle Lacy, founding member and Executive Director of Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona.
Our topic of conversation is covering PMADs and Effective Treatments.
Michelle Lacy, MA, LPC, PMH-C s a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician. Michelle is a founding member and Executive Director of Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona a licensed outpatient treatment center specializing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. She serves on Arizona Department of Health Services Maternal Mental Health Taskforce and Maternal Health Steering Committee. Michelle has been a member of Postpartum Support International since 2002 and serves as a state coordinator, national trainer, and subject matter expert. Michelle also served as Board President for PSI’s Arizona Chapter. Michelle is a founding member and served as Vice President of the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition.
Michelle received her master’s degree from the University of Arizona in Rehabilitation Counseling and has been practicing since 1995. Michelle has worked in the non-profit arena and in private practice serving women and families since then. She has extensive training in treating trauma and is EMDR trained.
The Virtual Mama Connection is for parents who are expecting, just delivered and some may have toddlers. We provide birth stories and experiences straight from our parents hearts, while also providing education and awareness from the best care providers, educators, and coaches to keep you ahead of the game. We cover topics on pregnancy, labor, delivery, newborn care and development, lactation, fourth trimester, pelvic floor, nutrition, toddlers and tantrums, parenting styles, childbirth education, men's health and wellness, holistic wellness, mindfulness, physical fitness topics and heartfelt stories that will inspire you.
We want to give empowerment, hope and most importantly the knowledge that all of our listeners deserve to have. We welcome you to our family and look forward to growing with you and yours.
With Love,
Jules and The Virtual Mama Connection