Healthy Births, Happy Babies
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsA weekly podcast interviewing experts in the prenatal, natural childbirth and pediatric care field such as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Sarah Buckley, Dr. Michel Odent, Dr. Jeanne Ohm, Dr. Bob Sears, and Penny Simkin. We want you to feel safe, supported and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and parenthood journey.
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152: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Kate White
May 02, 2022 19:58 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAround 1 in 4 recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage - and this number most likely is even higher because many women miscarry before they realize they are pregnant. But even though miscarriage or pregnancy loss is so common, it makes it no less painful because it's not common for you. Dr. Kate White, OB/GYN is on the podcast today to discuss this sensitive subject to bring understanding, compassion and hope to those who have experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss. She is not only an ...
151: Changes to the Developmental Milestones: Why Did They Do That?
March 31, 2022 15:55 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDevelopmental milestones have changes for the first time in 20 years, specifically the timeframe that a child should meet them. Why did they do that? The answer isn't what you might think it is. In this episode, Dr. Martin Rosen and I discuss the importance of developmental milestones for your baby (what they are, when they should hit them, what it means if they're not reaching one). We also discuss some of the reasons why the CDC recently changed the timing of them and the negative effects ...
150: Recovering from Postpartum Incontinence-Happy Sneeze and Pelvic Floor PT
July 26, 2021 07:30 - 33 minutes - 37 MBGuest: Laura Vidal Borrell is the mom of two boys and the founder of HappySneeze, a team dedicated to creating digital solutions that radically increase access to quality pelvic and incontinence care for women. In this episode, we will cover: what "Transitional Incontinence" is and how long the "window to recovery" from it is what other common complaints/symptoms associated with persistent pelvic floor issues women suffer with (other than just leaking after jumping, coughing or sneezing...
149: Birth Story: One Mom’s 4 Very Different Births
July 12, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBGuest: Amy Bayer is a military wife and a mother of four young kids, as well as a barre instructor, nutritionist, and undercover copywriter. On this episode, she shares her journey of 4 very different births: from a 55 hour labor, to C-section, to VBAC with an epidural, to an unmedicated VBAC and everything she did to achieve that progress In this episode, we will cover: what Amy learned about pelvic floor tightness from intense exercise that contributed to her first births being so diffic...
148: Designing Your Nursery in a Safe, Non-Toxic Way with Deborah Dimare
May 31, 2021 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBGuest: Deborah Dimare is a wellness & cruelty free interior designer who focuses on design that is non toxic, safe & designed for optimal mental & physical development. Today we'll talk about what chemicals, furniture and decor to look for and to avoid when creating a nursery or kids space. In this episode, we will cover: Safe, non-toxic considerations when choosing a crib mattress, furniture, rugs, wall paints, lighting, scents, etc for your baby's room What the GOTS and Naturepedic ...
147: Carrying the Grief of Losing a Child
April 19, 2021 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBGuest: Megan Hillukka is a bereaved mother, with 6 children, 5 who are still here. Through her experience of the death of her daughter Aria, she helps parents carry their grief instead of suffering with grief, and to truly learn how to walk side by side with both grief and joy. In this episode, we will cover: Megan's own story of losing her child, Aria, was like for her and how she learned to cope with the sadness, depression, anger, PTSD and fear that she experienced because of it What...
146: 13 Things Strong Kids Do with Amy Morin
April 05, 2021 16:21 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBGuest: Amy Morin, the critically renowned author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do and popular TEDx speaker. On this episode we talk about her newest book, 13 THINGS STRONG KIDS DO: THINK BIG, FEEL GOOD, ACT BRAVE which empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever. In this episode, we will cover: Why it's so important, especially THIS YEAR, for our kids to learn how to be resilient in the face of strength stress and how we as parents can help ...
145: Perinatal and Pediatric Care-Interview with Dr. Jay Warren by Care Messer
March 22, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOn today's episode, the mic is getting turned around and Dr. Jay is the one that is going to be interviewed! Care Messer of the Birth Education Center is the guest host and she will sit down with Dr. Jay and pick his brain about perinatal and pediatric care and the work he does as a chiropractor working with pregnant women and infants. In the episode, we will cover: Is chiropractic safe in pregnancy and for infants? How the Webster Technique helps prepare a woman's body for birth and ho...
144: How Birth Education Has Changed with Care Messer
February 22, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBGuest: Care Messer is the founder of The Birth Education Center, which teaches new parents Hypnobirthing, Newborn Care, Infant CPR and Breastfeeding classes amongst many other birth and parenting topics. In this episode, we cover: what is different now for expecting couples now that so much of birth education has moved online - the advantages and disadvantages of it being delivered this way what topics Care feels every expecting couple should educate themselves on before baby arrives ...
143: Preparing for Parenthood: Essential Conversations for Couples with Dr. Stephanie Dueger
February 08, 2021 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBGuest: Dr. Stephanie Dueger is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and educator, who works with expectant and new parents and their little ones. Her first book, Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families was published in February 2021. In this episode, we will cover: How her work with new families and becoming a mother herself inspired her to write the book that she wishes she’d had for herself when first becoming a parent. The basics of starting com...
142: Exercise in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Lindsey Mathews of Birthfit
February 01, 2021 17:23 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBGuest: Lindsey Mathews is a doctor of chiropractic, birth doula, strength and conditioning coach as well as the founder and CEO of Birthfit!, one of the most popular prenatal and postpartum exercise companies in the world. In this episode, we will cover: What the most common misconceptions are about exercising while pregnant. Why exercising again at 6 weeks postpartum is much too soon for most new mothers and what a more realistic timeframe really is. Some important mindset shifts tha...
141: Is a Home Birth Right for You? with Evie Steinhart
January 27, 2021 08:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBGuest: Evie Steinhart is a registered nurse and mother of 6 children, 3 who were born in the hospital and 3 who were born at a planned home birth. She just completed writing her book “Is a Home Birth Right For You?” that helps moms weigh the pros and cons of having a hospital birth versus a home birth. In this episode, we will cover: How Evie's experience as a nurse and as a woman who has birthed 6 babies led her to write a book about homebirth. What the significant difference is betwee...
140: A Powerful Birth Story That Didn't Go As Planned
March 10, 2020 00:35 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBMy guests today are Emily and Chip, a married couple from Toledo, Ohio who are on the podcast today to share their birth story of their second-born, Ingrid. As you will hear, the birth they planned did not go as planned. But strangely, it went more like they had wished it would be. That might not make much sense, but when you hear them explain it, it will. About Chip and Emily Simon-Straub Emily and her husband Chip are a married couple from Toledo, Ohio. Chip is an industrial elect...
139: Nurturing the Family with Jackie Kelleher
January 27, 2020 08:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBGuest: Jackie Kelleher is the author of “Nurturing the Family: A Doula’s Guide to Supporting New Families” In this episode, we will cover: What the term “doula” really means and how it applies to helping a new family lay a strong foundation for themselves as they get started the expectation new mom’s have of “getting back to myself again” and why women struggle so much with it “Doula tips” for new moms to set up your house and schedule in a way that is more supportive, efficient and...
138: Primitive Reflexes and What They Mean for Your Baby with Drs. Jim Thompson & Sarah Hogan
January 23, 2020 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBGuests: Drs. James Thompson and Sarah Hogan, chiropractors practicing as a team in Meaford, Ontario who specialize in family care and optimizing early childhood neurological development. In this episode, we will cover: What Primitive Reflexes are and what they are important to your baby’s brain development A timetable of when primitive reflexes are supposed to be there and when they are supposed to go away (or be “integrated”) What happens if a reflex isn’t there in your baby and w...
137: 3 Causes of Dystocia (Difficult and/or Prolonged Labor) and How to Prevent Them with Dr. Pamela Stone
January 20, 2020 18:47 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBGuest: Dr. Pamela Stone is the ICPA instructor who teaches the Webster Technique worldwide to chiropractors specializing in prenatal care. In this episode, we will cover: Discussion of the difference between “normal” vs. “common” labor Causes of Uterine Constraint and how it affects a smooth, natural labor How Pelvic Imbalance effects the ability for Baby to pass through the birth canal How positioning of the baby in-utero prior to labor effects dilation of the cervix and ease of...
136: Letting Your Baby Develop Naturally with Dr. Linda Slak
January 05, 2020 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBGuest: Dr. Linda Slak practices with her husband in Burlington, MA where she has provided chiropractic care to families for over thirty years. She is dedicated to advancing the authentic philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic with a neurologically-oriented approach to optimizing the expression of human potential. In this episode, we will cover: Building on the information from the last couple episodes on Baby's milestones and primitive reflexes, Dr. Slak walks us through how to...
Podcast 135: Challenges with Birthing in a More Rural Area with Dr. Tate Gentile
December 17, 2019 23:59Guest: Dr. Tate Gentile, is an upper cervical focused, pediatric and family chiropractor, serving the Big Island of Hawaii. In this episode, we will cover: The differences Dr. Tate sees in birthing options coming from a "big city" to practicing in a more rural area and what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation with limited resources. Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Tate Gentile's website: https://atlas-specific.com/ the ICPA website: www.icpa4kids.org ...
135: Challenges with Birthing in a More Rural Area with Dr. Tate Gentile
December 17, 2019 23:59 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBGuest: Dr. Tate Gentile, is an upper cervical focused, pediatric and family chiropractor, serving the Big Island of Hawaii. In this episode, we will cover: The differences Dr. Tate sees in birthing options coming from a "big city" to practicing in a more rural area and what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation with limited resources. Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Tate Gentile's website: https://atlas-specific.com/ the ICPA website: www.icpa4kids.org ...
134: Bridging the Gap Between Crisis Care and Optimal Function with Dr. Tony Carrino
December 02, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBGuest: Dr. Tony Carrino is the founder and Clinic Director of the Chiropractic Family Wellness & Nutrition Centre in West Islip, New York and the immediate past President of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. In this episode, we will cover: The difference between trying to treat symptoms and restoring natural function to your child's body The safety of a chiropractic adjustment performed on your child by a chiropractor trained in pediatrics Resources mentioned in th...
133: Your Baby's Innate Intelligence with Dr. Armand Rossi
November 29, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBGuest: Dr. Armand Rossi is a father, grandfather and great-grandfather and is now Dean of Clinical Sciences at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In this episode, we will cover: How Dr. Rossi's experience as a sick kid and becoming well himself inspired him to become a chiropractor and help families get healthy and stay well The definition of "Salutogenesis" and how it relates to your children's healthcare Resources mentioned in the conversation: the ICPA ...
132: How to Find Your Parenting TRIBE with Dr. Peter Kevorkian
November 25, 2019 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBGuest: Dr. Peter Kevorkian is an international speaker and instructor as well as the with the President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). In this episode, we will cover: Why having like-minded people around you is so important for your own family's physical and emotional health Why NO family should be an ISLAND - you are not meant to go it alone! How to go about find other parents that you can learn from, hang out with and be s...
131: Creating Your Birth TEAM with Dr. Ian Shtulman
November 22, 2019 08:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBGuest: Dr. Ian Shtulman, a second generation chiropractor and instructor for the ICPA from Palm Beach County, Florida. In this episode, we will cover: Why having a team around you during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is so important for your physical and emotional health A list of practitioners that you should consider adding to your team if you don't already have one Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Ian's practice: Shtulman Family Chiropractic Dr. Ian on I...
130: Your Baby's First Year Milestones with Dr. Michael Hall
November 18, 2019 08:30 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBGuest: Dr. Michael Hall, a practicing chiropractor and instructor for the ICPA as an expert in pediatric clinical neurology. In this episode, we will cover: The 6 major milestones and the normal time frames your baby should reach them in your baby's first year The importance of each milestone and the problems associated with "skipping" a milestone What to look for along the way, what you can do to help your baby develop and learn each milestone and where you can get your baby help if...
098: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith
August 19, 2019 13:00Something different today Dads - an interview with the author of my favorite book on fatherhood! Guest: Michael Byron Smith is the author of “The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs”. He has dedicated himself to “Helping Fathers to be Dads”, the name of his Dadhood blog. In this episode, we will cover: The real difference between being a father and being a Dad. The 7 Characteristics of a Successful Dad and what it takes to become better at each one. The “Dad’...
129: The Power of Dadhood with Michael Byron Smith
August 13, 2019 04:42 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBGuest: Michael Byron Smith is the author of “The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs”. He has dedicated himself to “Helping Fathers to be Dads”, the name of his Dadhood blog. In this episode, we will cover: The real difference between being a father and being a Dad. The 7 Characteristics of a Successful Dad and what it takes to become better at each one. The “Dad’s Self Inspection Checklist”, created out of Mike experience of being an USAF Colonel and how to us...
128: Brain Highways-What Your Baby's Brain Needs in the First Year with Nancy Green
April 01, 2019 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBGuest: Nancy Green is the creator of the Brain Highways program, an in-person and online course that teaches parents, kids and babies how to organize their brain so that it functions as intended. In this episode, we will cover: why "tummy time" is so much more than back strengthening exercises - it's about proper BRAIN DEVELOPMENT. how babies that skip crawling and other pre-walking activities may be more susceptible to problems later on with speech, reading, writing, focus, anxiety and...
127: Bringing a New Baby Home to Older Siblings with Sophie Acott
March 04, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 39 MBGuest: Sophie Acott, the Founder of Sleep Play Love – whose mission is to help parents all over the world reclaim much-needed sleep, rest and joy to their parenting experience. She is a mother of four children, a homebirth enthusiast, and a conscious parenting advocate. In this episode, we will cover: 1) what to expect from your older child when your new addition arrives - from behavioral issues, sleep disturbance, eating changes, etc. 2) what to do months BEFORE the new baby arrives a...
126: Healing Through the Loss of Your Baby with Laurie Brooks
February 05, 2019 17:03 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBOn today's episode, we deal with a difficult subject: the loss of a baby. When this happens, many women do not know where to turn to or how to cope. Whether it's a miscarriage in the first trimester, a stillbirth in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, or even the loss in childbirth, this can be devastating. Today, a mom who lost her baby in labor tells us her story. It's our hope that by sharing her experience, other women (and families) that have gone through this might find some comfort and connec...
125: The "Hamilton Hold" and 7 Secrets of the Newborn with Dr. Robert Hamilton
January 07, 2019 20:56 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBGuest: Dr. Bob Hamilton is a pediatrician in the Los Angeles, CA area and also the creator of the "Hamilton Hold," a method for soothing crying babies seen by over 28 million people in his instructional video on YouTube. He is the author of "7 Secrets of the Newborn". In this episode, we will cover: 1) how the video of "The Hamilton Hold" went viral and what it does to calm newborn babies 2) what the main reason why Dr. Hamilton wrote this book for: to restore the DELIGHT that parents ...
124: The Vaccine Conversation with Dr. Bob Sears
December 20, 2018 08:30 - 1 hour - 57 MBGuest: Dr. Bob Sears is a pediatrician in Orange County, CA, author of The Vaccine Book, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and complete information on vaccines. In this episode, we will cover: 1) what "Informed Consent" really means from the patient perspective relative to making decisions about vaccination 2) the best way to approach your pediatrician to have an open discussion about the risks and benefits of vaccina...
123: Self-Care for Dads
July 23, 2018 19:25 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jay will explain: why Self-Care for Dads is just as important as self-care for Moms the 4 areas that Dads need to be putting time and energy into to make sure you're taking good care of yourself what you can do on a daily (and at the very least weekly) basis to keep yourself well so you're a healthier dad, partner and man Resources mentioned in the conversation: the podcast episode where I talk about how Dads-to-be can best support their partner during PREGNANCY: ...
122: Mike Dooley: Reading Books to Your Children | Dreams Come True & Your Magical Life
July 09, 2018 07:30 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBGuest: Mike Dooley is a New York Times best-selling author, metaphysical teacher, and creator of the wildly popular “Notes from the Universe”. He is also the author of 2 magical children's books: "Dreams Come True" and "Your Magical Life". In this episode, we will cover: what inspired Mike to write children's books after devoting years of his life writing books and teaching seminars for adults how fatherhood has changed Mike's life and what his daughter teaches him as they move through ...
121: Dads & Postpartum: 7 Ways Dads Can Best Support Moms During Postpartum
July 02, 2018 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBToday's guest on the podcast is...me! (Dr. Jay Warren, prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, member of APPPAH (and PPNE candidate) and the ICPA as well as podcast host of The Dadhood Journey.) In this episode, Dr. Jay will: Go over 7 ways that Dads can support their partner during the postpartum period so that they feel loved, supported and nurtured (yes, rubbing their feet every night again is one of them!). Resources mentioned in the conversation: the podcast episode where I talk ab...
120: 9 Ways Dads Can Best Support Moms During Pregnancy | Dr. Jay Warren
June 18, 2018 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBGuest: Dr. Jay Warren, prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, member of APPPAH (and PPNE candidate) and the ICPA as well as podcast host of The Dadhood Journey. In this episode, Dr. Jay will: Go over 9 ways that Dads-to-be can support their partner during pregnancy so that they feel loved, supported and nurtured (yes, rubbing their feet every night is one of them!). Resources mentioned in the conversation: Penny Simkin's book: The Birth Partner and the link to my podcast interview with...
119: The Power of Telling Your Birth Story | Bryn Huntpalmer from The Birth Hour Podcast
June 11, 2018 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBGuest: Bryn Huntpalmer is a mother of two young children (plus a third on the way) and the host of the hit podcast, The Birth Hour. In this episode, we will cover: how Bryn's love of hearing birth stories and having her own lead to launch the hit podcast The Birth Hour which allows women to come on and share their important birth story the importance of being able to tell your own birth story for clarity, for learning and for healing the common thread that she's heard in the telling...
118: Climb Out of the Darkness 2018: Raising Awareness of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
May 21, 2018 07:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBGuests: our panel discussion about Climb Out of the Darkness 2018, an event raising awareness of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, includes: Julie Lopez, Dr. Danny Singley, Shelby Patterson and Jen Varela. In this episode, we will cover: what the international event, Climb Out of the Darkness, is all about and why raising awareness for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders is so important what the #1 barrier to receiving support and treatment for postpartum depression is and how to ...
117: The ACE Study: How Early Childhood Traumas Can Affect Your Physical & Emotional Health as an Adult | Dr. Marti Glenn
April 23, 2018 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBGuest: Dr. Marti Glenn, PhD, Clinical Director of Ryzio Institute who emphasizes the integration of the latest research in a number of fields such as: Epigenetics, Polyvagal Theory, neuroscience, attachment, pre- and perinatal psychology, and trauma.. In this episode, we will cover: what was learned from the ACE Study what it means to the physical & emotional health of your children how your own early adverse childhood experiences could be influencing how you parent your child the c...
116: Pediatric Alphabet Soup Disorders-ADHD,ASD,LD,SPD | Dr. Drew Rubin
April 16, 2018 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBGuest: Dr. Drew Rubin, DC has been in private practice since 1989 and teaches doctors about pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders with the ICPA as well as Pediatric Diagnosis at Life University, College of Chiropractic. In this episode, we will cover: what contributed to the "meteoric rise" of neurodevelopmental issues in 1995-2000 (Austism, Asperger's, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders) What the central issues is with all of these "Pediatric Alphabet Soup" disor...
115: Prenatal Bonding: Strengthening the Mother-Child Connection Before Birth | Dr. Jay Warren
April 09, 2018 07:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBGuest: Dr. Jay Warren, prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, member and PPNE candidate with APPPAH (the Association or Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health) and podcast host. In this episode, Dr. Jay will: summarize "the Raffai Study" in which 6,000 pregnant women utilized Prenatal Bonding techniques and enjoyed such benefits as decreased pain and effort in labor, less c-sections and less obstetrical interventions at birth, less infant crying and more sleep after birth and decreased inc...
114: Temper Tantrums-A New Way to Look at Them (and Your Child) | Tracy Gillett
February 26, 2018 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBGuest: Tracy Gillett is the founder of the website RaisedGood.com, a heart-driven platform to provide parents with sound, well thought out, scientifically backed advice. She is also the author of the new book, The Lost Art of Natural Parenting: Finding the Courage to Parent Fearlessly In this episode, we will cover: how changing your view on temper tantrums from "they are giving you a hard time" to "they are having a hard time" will make those moments easier for you and your child as well...
113: On Parenthood: Children's Phases, "This Too Shall Pass" | Dr. Jay Warren
February 19, 2018 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jay will: share what "going through a phase" might be like for your child, physically and emotionally (as well as you as a family) so you can help your child navigate it better give you tips that will help get through it without feeling like this phase (tantrums, late night wakings, stranger shyness, etc.) will never end (IT WILL, This Too Shall Pass) Resources mentioned in the conversation: www.CapWellnessCenter.com Dr. Jay's website: www.DrJayWarren.com to get...
112: Prenatal Yoga & the Benefits You Never Thought of Before | Deb Flashenberg
February 12, 2018 18:36 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBGuest: Deb Flashenberg, the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, the first yoga center in NYC to focus solely on Moms and Moms to be. In this episode, we will cover: The 3 main benefits of doing yoga during your pregnancy (one of them is probably something you’ve never thought of and it will help you immensely during labor!) What are the “Yoga Don’t” – poses and positions that are contraindicated during pregnancy (and even some attitudes that won’t serve you in your yoga pr...
111: Bedtime Routines, Napstrikes, Night Awakenings & Other Toddler Sleep Issues | Jen Varela
February 05, 2018 08:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBGuest: Jen Varela, a sleep training expert who focuses on the achievement of each family’s sleep goals whether in co-sleeping environments, room sharing or separate rooms. In this episode, we will cover: Why toddler sleep changes so much from infant/baby sleep patterns and when the most common changes happen so you know when to expect them Tips on setting up a Sleep Routine for your toddler and what the most important part of it is to make sure it WORKS How to successfully (and peacef...
110: Mother-Child Communication During Pregnancy, Labor & Birth | Karen Strange
January 29, 2018 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBGuest: Karen Strange is a Certified Professional Midwife, American Academy of Pediatrics/Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor. In this episode, we will cover: In pregnancy, you are not just building a body. You are developing your baby’s brain, nervous system and temperament How to slow and down regulate your own nervous system so that your baby is not exposed to prolonged stress in-utero The importance of the “breast crawl” immediately after birth and how it helps heal birth tr...
109: Tips for Navigating Picky Eating with Your Kids | Sarah Bester
January 22, 2018 08:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBGuest: Sarah Bester (CNP) is a Family Nutritionist and Picky Eating Coach who helps busy moms raise healthy eaters instead of picky eaters. In this episode, we will cover: What is Neophobia? Is it real? And how does it affect your child’s eating habits? What to look if you think your child might becoming a picky eater 4 tips to help you child navigate picky eating so it is only a stage and not a long standing challenge Resources mentioned in the conversation: Sarah's website: www.Sa...
108: Restoring Our Children's Health Naturally | Dr. Dan Bronstein, KiddoCast Podcast
January 15, 2018 08:30 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBGuest: Dr. Dan Bronstein is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor and the host of the podcast, KiddoCast which focuses on children's health. In this episode, we will cover: What Dr. Daniel learned about children’s health care when he worked at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland at the beginning of his career Why restoring normal function to an infant’s Nervous System after a birth trauma is crucial for every child How Millennial parents are likely to revolutionize th...
107: Postpartum & the Elephant in the Room | Kimberly Johnson, 4th Trimester Book
January 08, 2018 08:30 - 36 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Kimberly Johnson is a Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, doula, postpartum care advocate and single mom. She is also the author of The Fourth Trimester: A New Mother’s Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality. In this episode, we will cover: The common misconceptions of how the postpartum period should be for a new mom and what the reality is What the "elephant in the room" is for new pare...
106: Using the Power of Creativity for a Powerful Birth | Alexis Cohen
January 02, 2018 03:29 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGuest: Alexis Cohen is a Visual Artist, Creativity Mentor, Shamanic Practitioner and Hypnotherapist. Alexis’s passion is for helping mothers, artists and visionaries heal and strengthen their connection to their body’s wisdom, creative power and intuition. In this episode, we will cover: How developing your creativity in your pregnancy will help you to open up to the creative power of your birth rather than shutting it down How to "Befriend the Unknown" through the creative process T...
105: The Importance of Your Birth Story | Jaime Fleres
December 18, 2017 08:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBGuest: Jaime Fleres is a mother, writing coach, former college professor, doula, holistic healer, and embodied movement teacher. She is the author of the book Birth Your Story: Why Writing about Your Birth Matters. In this episode, we will cover: The 3 elements that make writing your birth story so healing for you: Remembering, Processing and Discovering How to get yourself started writing your birth story even if you have no idea what to write When is the most important time for you ...