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The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth Joy

329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.9K ratings

In this original, unfiltered, true to life podcast, Elizabeth Joy gets real with industry experts and moms, discussing in depth topics like motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and many other pressing women's issues. Nothing is held back in these interviews. If you’re looking for a safe and honest place without judgment, join Liz and the many guests and experts on the show, as they laugh, cry, and hot flush about every female topic from pregnancy, sex, to postpartum depression.

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EP 315: Pediatric Oral Health with Dr. Staci

April 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Doctor Staci Whitman is on a mission to create a cavity-free world. She founded NoPo Kids Dentistry in North Portland, OR, where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. Her dentistry and practice philosophy are both grounded in science and powered by love.  Doctor Staci has always been passionate about children's nutrition and how to improve our food system, the oral microbiome and the oral-systemic connection, and sleep and airway health, focusing her ...

EP 314: Homebirth Transfer Birth Story with Dr. Maggie Hill

April 01, 2024 19:34 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Dr. Maggie Hill is on the podcast this week sharing her pregnancy and birth story. Maggie spent time being healthy and preparing her body for pregnancy months in advance. Once pregnant, she discovered she had hyperemesis gravidarum. Despite not having an ideal pregnancy, she was looking forward to her planned homebirth. She shares the emotions, the decisions, and the healing from going from a planned homebirth to an unplanned cesarean.  She shares her story in hopes of relating to other moms...

EP 314: Birth Story: Homebirth Transfer with Dr. Maggie Hill

April 01, 2024 19:34 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Dr. Maggie Hill is on the podcast this week sharing her pregnancy and birth story. Maggie spent time being healthy and preparing her body for pregnancy months in advance. Once pregnant, she discovered she had hyperemesis gravidarum. Despite not having an ideal pregnancy, she was looking forward to her planned homebirth. She shares the emotions, the decisions, and the healing from going from a planned homebirth to an unplanned cesarean.  She shares her story in hopes of relating to other moms...

313: Birth Plans and Advocacy with Doula, Suzzie Vehrs

March 25, 2024 04:01 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MB

The doulas are birth-nerding out this episode! Suzzie Vehrs is sharing her experience as a doula supporting over 200 births. She shares her perspective on birth plans, advocacy and setting yourself up with a good birthing team. Connect with Suzzie: https://shebirthsbravely.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shebirthsbravely/ Connect with Liz: https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebi...

EP 313: Advocacy in Birth with Doula, Suzzie Vehrs

March 25, 2024 04:01 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MB

The doulas are birth-nerding out this episode! Suzzie Vehrs is sharing her experience as a doula supporting over 200 births. She shares her perspective on birth plans, advocacy and setting yourself up with a good birthing team. Connect with Suzzie: https://shebirthsbravely.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shebirthsbravely/ Connect with Liz: https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebi...

EP 312: Fusing East & West Practices for Motherhood w/ Dr. Shivani Gupta

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 81.4 MB

Dr. Shivani Gupta is a busy wife and mother of two who understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and well-being first. Unfortunately for many women self-care has become a dirty word and yet another unrealistic expectation on their never-ending to-do list. Dr. Shivani created her revolutionary Modern Ayurveda program and Fusionary Formulas to fuse East and West practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction, and metabolism. Her goal is to ensur...

EP 311: The First Intervention in Labor - The IV

March 11, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MB

Most people don't think of having an IV during labor as an intervention, but any outside or foreign thing to our body is! This episode is going to dive into the risks and benefits of getting an IV (intravenous line) during labor.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com a...

EP 310: Conversations with a High-Risk OBGYN, Dr. K

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week Dr. K is on this episode answering all of Liz's questions about what makes women high risk. Dr. K is a high-risk OBGYN in Maternal Fetal Medicine and is passionate about spreading awareness on education of risks and the treatment of pregnant women.  Connect with Dr. K https://www.instagram.com/drk_pregnancyspecialist/?hl=en https://www.apcares.ca/drk Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival...

EP 309: Carlo's Birth Story with Vito and Liz

February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

In this episode, Vito and Liz are sharing all the details of Carlo's birth.  They also talk about life as a family of five and how having 3, 3 and under has impacted their marriage.    Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Try my favorite Prenatal! 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with ...

EP 308: Birth Unplugged with Audrey Ross

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Audrey Ross is a Birth keeper and advocate diving into some topics challenging the status quo. Maternal health continues to decline in the United States while medical interventions increase. Audrey is tackling some common birth questions such as interventions, home birth, midwifery care and more.  Connect with Audrey: https://stan.store/ajoyfulbirth https://www.instagram.com/Ajoyfulbirth Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get ...

EP 308: Undisturbed Birth with Audrey Ross

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Audrey Ross is a Birth keeper and advocate diving into some topics challenging the status quo. Maternal health continues to decline in the United States while medical interventions increase. Audrey is tackling some common birth questions such as interventions, home birth, midwifery care and more.  Connect with Audrey: https://stan.store/ajoyfulbirth https://www.instagram.com/Ajoyfulbirth Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get ...

EP 307: All About Gestational Diabetes with Dietician, Leslee Flannery

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MB

This episode is all about gestational diabetes. Leslie Flannery is a nutrition coach and dietician specializing in gestational diabetes. She is answering all of your GD questions as well as giving some tips and guidance for moms receiving this diagnosis.  Connect with Leslee: https://www.instagram.com/gestational.diabetes.nutrition/?hl=en https://gdmnutrition.com/link-in-bio Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Tri...

EP 306: What Causes Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

February 05, 2024 19:43 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MB

Amazing News! A study has come out linking a hormone and genetic component to morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. In this episode, Liz talks about morning sickness, ways to combat it, and what the research says.  She also talks about how the crunchy world can be detrimental to your mental health when you are struggling with morning sickness and hg.    Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Gui...

EP 305: Vaginal Births after Cesareans (VBAC) with Hannah Gill

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

The World Health Organization recommends a country's cesarean rate to be 10-15%.  In the United States, ours is 32-33%.  A huge contributor to our high rate is the percentage of women who have repeats cesareans verses trying for a vaginal birth.  Why is this happening? What does the research say? Hannah is on this episode answering those questions and giving great information on how to have a successful VBAC.  Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/ebbandflowbirthco/?hl=en http...

EP 304: Risk Factors In Pregnancy & Birthing Outside the Hospital System with Midwife, Sarah Stetina

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this episode, Midwife Sarah Stetina shares the difference of risks in pregnancy with a midwifery model of care. Most "high risk" pregnancies have much better outcomes when they choose midwifery care. We dive into risk and birthing outside the hospital system.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Y...

EP 303: Conquering Overwhelm & Filling Your Cup in Motherhood with Kaitlin Cueves

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

At Think Happy, they believe that YOU are in the driver’s seat of your own life - yep, YOU! They also believe that happiness is something we each create for ourselves.  Kaitlin Cueves, founder of Think Happy, is on the podcast helping us to learn some steps to keeping our cups full and overwhelm at bay. She is on a mission to help busy women create sustainable habits and routines that: Reduce daily stress by creating systems and control, Decrease wasted/unproductive time throughout the day...

EP 302: How to Make Your Birth Plan Work

January 12, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MB

Earlier this week, Liz talked about why birth plans don't work.... so what does? This episode is all about making your birth plan work for you! Liz covers 3 tips to get your birth to work and more importantly, to get you informed and prepared for labor and birth.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Y...

EP 301: Setting Boundaries in Your Pregnancy and Birth

January 11, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

Giving birth in a pretty big deal and lots of people have ideas about what you should do. This episode is all about setting boundaries with family and friends and protecting your mental wellbeing during this sacred time in life.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/vK...

EP 300: When to Head to the Hospital in Labor

January 10, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode, Liz is diving into the signs of labor and how to know when it is time to go to the hospital. Depending on the type of birth you want, this can affect the time you plan on laboring at home. The signs of labor can sometimes be confusing but there is truly one way to know that you are really in labor! Resources https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-268-debunk-the-myths-of-premature-rupture-of-membran...

EP 299: The Truth Behind Weight Gain in Pregnancy

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

There is a ton of information out there about weight gain in pregnancy and they are all saying the same thing. They are all based on the BMI and the BMI is a poor indicator of health. What they fail to achieve is the nuance and needs of every single baby and mama are different. So what is healthy pregnancy weight gain for you? Let's dive into it.  Resources https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/ https://e...

EP 298: Why Birth Plans Don't Work

January 08, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

We are back this year with the new rebrand of the podcast, The Pregnancy to Parenting Show. In this episode, Elizabeth is talking all about birth plans and why they don't work.   Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist  

EP 297: A Postpartum and Podcast Update with Liz

December 18, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

It's the final episode of the year and Liz is filling you in on her postpartum so far and some exciting changes coming to the podcast in the New year!  Be on the look out and make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss out on the great content coming your way in 2024!!  

EP 296: A Root Cause Approach to Fertility with Dr. Katie Zaremba

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Dr. Katie Zaremba, DC, DABCI is a functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health, focusing on fertility and prenatal care. Dr. Zaremba attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where she began to understand the importance of a root cause approach to health care. After school, she furthered her education to specialize as a board-certified chiropractic internist (DABCI) through the Council on Disease and Internal Disorders (CDID). She has been working for over 5 years with women to he...

EP 295: 50 Years of Midwifery Care w/ Dr. Robyn Thompson, Founder of the Thompson Method

December 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Dr. Robyn Thompson. She is a respected Midwife, Maternal Child & Family Health Nurse (MCaFHN), Breastfeeding Specialist, and founder of The Thompson Method (TTM) Breastfeeding Program. Dr. Robyn has 50 years of experience as a hospital and homebirth midwife, and she is no stranger to the hardships of motherhood she has seen the standard of care within the hospital system repeatedly fail both pre-and post-natal women. Recently, Dr. Robyn was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her exce...

EP 294: Three of the Most Missed Nutrients in Pregnancy with Prenatal Dietician, Kristin Brown

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Kristin Brown is a Registered Dietitian offering virtual nutrition services across Canada. She has been in the nutrition world for the past decade and loves every minute of this ever-changing science. She is passionate about helping people balance their meals and prepare foods they enjoy all while working on improving their relationship with food and their bodies.  After having her twins, she became passionate about helping pregnant women with nutrition. Kristin believes that optimizing n...

EP 293: Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum from a Male Perspective with Vito and Liz

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Liz is joined by her husband, Vito, in this episode as they reflect on their past birthing experiences while anticipating the next one. Liz asks Vito about his views throughout pregnancy to postpartum and what is missing for fathers during this time.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Sponsors: Paired https://www.paired.com/chava to get a 7-day free tria...

EP 292: Postpartum is Forever with Hello Postpartum Founder, Carley Schweet

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Founded by two-time mom and self-care author Carley Schweet, Hello Postpartum aims to help fill the knowledge gaps in traditional postpartum care. From her own postpartum experience, she realized the gaps that were missing in the postpartum experience.  At Hello Postpartum, they strive to create an accessible community where everyone can access postpartum education, research-backed articles, and support tools. You’ll find helpful interviews, infographics, articles, and more created by mi...

EP 291: A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Health with Dr. Stefanie McMillin

November 06, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Stefanie’s passion for women’s health started at an early age, in the form of studying pregnancy and childbirth. This passion is what led her to specialize in urogynecology after receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After graduation, she immersed herself in all things women’s health. After countless hours of continuing education courses and extensive training through the Barral Institute, she began utilizing visceral manipulation to help restore health and functionality within the ...

EP 290: Empowering Tween Girls Amidst the Mental Health Crisis Happening with I Believe in Me Founders: Becky, Katie and Allie

October 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Becky Fife, Katie Parker, and Allie Callister are the founders of I Believe in Me! Concerned about the world’s influence on a girl’s self-esteem, Becky, Katie, and Allie knew they could make a difference. I Believe in Me aims to provide real tools and habits that strengthen confidence in tween girls. When girls understand who they are and what they have to offer - they not only become stronger - they strengthen everyone around them. They believe this is the foundation of a happy middle sch...

EP 289: Sexuality and Motherhood with Pleasure Expert, Susan Bratton

October 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Susan stands firm in the conviction that passion is ageless. However, few things bring lovemaking to a screeching halt faster than the inability to…show up, shall we say.  This can be impacted by birth, motherhood, and so much more. Susan's superpower is her courage. She takes a lionhearted stand for our human right to pleasurable connection. She has the willingness to get nerdy about science/anatomy and is very detailed about lovemaking skills so moms can learn to achieve the pleasure the...

EP 288: Protect Your Children from the Hidden Chemical Toxins in Our Everyday Lives w/ Author and Activist, David Steinman

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

David Steinman is an award-winning journalist who has written best-selling and critically acclaimed books on the environment and health. David is the director of the Chemical Toxin Working Group and one of America’s premier environmental activists.  In his powerful new book, Raising Healthy Children, David shows how today’s most popular items—from bubble bath to cereal to cleaning products to snack foods—are contaminated with unacceptable levels of chemical toxins and pesticides, and he prop...

EP 287: Your Hormones - From Cycle Syncing to Menopause w/ Jess Suchan and Candace Burch

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

The ladies from Your Hormone Balance are on the podcast today, Candace Burch and Jess Suchan. Candace is a Hormone Health Educator with a Masters in Health Education and over 30 years of experience in the field. In 2017, she founded ‘Your Hormone Balance’ as a consulting practice.  Jess Suchan is a board-certified Holistic Health Coach via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and takes a 360 approach to wellness, supporting clients in sustainable weight loss strategies, mindset tools, a...

EP 286: Combating Postpartum Rage, Resentment and More in Minutes with Mindfulness with Kelly Smith

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Kelly Smith is the founder of Yoga For You, and the host of the Mindful in Minutes podcast. Kelly loves to lift people up through their tough times and help them find their true north by focusing on the less physical yoga practices like meditation, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and mindful flows. Kelly doesn't believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach and the secret to success is finding what works for you. In this episode, Kelly and Liz dive into how meditation and mindfulness can ...

EP 285: 6 Tips for an Easier Birth and Postpartum from Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Morgan MacDermott

September 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Dr. Morgan MacDermott supports women and families all over the world through virtual one-on-one motherhood mentorship, community programs, resources, and more. She is committed to creating accessible, honest health resources for families to utilize in becoming empowered, confident parents before and throughout their family-building journey. Dr. Morgan desires to set families up for health success and proper expectations so they don’t find themselves in a state of burnout. In this episode...

EP 284: Liberating the Modern Mother from Anxiety, Disconnect, and Uncertainty with Ciara Burton, Life Coach for Moms

September 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Known as “The Life Coach for Moms,” Ciara Burton's work solves anxiety, uncertainty, disconnect, Type-A tendencies and perfectionism for the soulfully ambitious Mother by helping her reconnect to her "Self" and her intuition in order to find happiness within. Her course, Becoming Her is helping Moms everywhere build, create and design lives characterized by their values, which they identify in her course. Her clients go from list checking and feeling like they need to DO MORE to learning ho...

EP 283: Finding Joy in Your Relationship and Improving Intimacy with Relationship Expert and Psychologist, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Dr. Tracy Dalgeish is a relationship expert and psychologist who helps you break old patterns and find joy in your relationship.  We dive into improving intimacy, identity shifts, role shifts, communication, and more. Have you felt your relationship shift since having kids? This episode is for you! Connect with Dr. Tracy D https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/?hl=en https://www.drtracyd.com/hello Buy her book! https://amzn.to/466iOTR   Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.c...

EP 282: How to Have an Empowered Birth in a Hospital Setting with L&D Nurse, Heather Knezic

September 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Labor and Delivery nurse, Heather Knezic, is on this episode sharing about labor and birth options in the hospital setting. Are you planning a hospital birth and want to know some of your options? This is the podcast for you! Connect with Heather https://www.instagram.com/alifeinlabor/ https://alifeinlabor.com/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co   Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Spons...

Ep 281: What to Eat, What Not to Eat in Pregnancy with The Food Doula, Lindsay Taylor

August 28, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

LINDSAY TAYLOR believes in the power of food to help us live our best life, and she believes no one is more deserving of feeling good than mothers and mothers-to-be. With a Master’s degree in Public Health, certification as a Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, and an Honours certification as a Culinary Nutrition Expert, Lindsay transforms an academic background in nutritional science into real-food, real-world, and practical solutions to help modern moms feel supported, nourished, and energiz...

EP 280: Reducing Childhood Allergy Rates with Pediatric Nutritionist, Ali Bandier

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Can parents turn the tide on allergy rates and reduce their child’s chances of developing one? According to Columbia-trained pediatric nutritionist, Ali Bandier, MS, RD, CDN the science shows that yes – they can.  Former feeding guidelines encouraged parents to limit exposure to high-allergy foods, like peanut butter or shellfish, and refrain from offering those foods until at least two years of age. Recent data shows the opposite: earlier and regular exposure to these foods can reduce devel...

EP 279: Reducing Negative Maternal Outcomes with Functional Medicine and Nutrition with Sarah Thompson

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Sarah Thompson gives specialized care in Maternity Functional Medicine that provides more advanced knowledge and skill in the support and treatment of pregnant women and could be the key to reducing our maternal statistics. Sarah has devoted her career to supporting women through pregnancy with functional medicine. She is the author of Functional Maternity: Using functional medicine and nutrition to improve pregnancy and childbirth outcomes. In this episode, we talk about how functional ...

EP 278: Raising Strong Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World with Dr. Jennifer Forristal

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Jennifer Forristal Is the author of the best selling book, The Umbrella Effect: Your Guide to Raising Strong, Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World.  Jen is the founder of The Umbrella Project, a resource used in schools globally to help kids develop stronger social and emotional coping skills.  We dive into how to start teaching these skills young and how to equip them for back to school! We also talk about control as parents and how we need to let go! Connect with Dr. Jen https://umbrel...

EP 277: Hypnobirthing: What Is It and How Can It Help Me? with Taylor Walker Sinning

July 31, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

Taylor Walker Sinning is a fitness instructor, doula and Hypnobirthing educator. After her first birthing experience, she knew she wanted to help others gain the peace that she experienced after taking hypnobirthing. She became an instructor and helps educate families on their birthing options and how to use meditation and mindfulness as a birthing practice. We go over what hypnobirthing is and what the benefits are in this episode.  Connect with Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylorw...

EP 276: Physically Preparing Our Bodies for Pregnancy and Birth with Amy Kiefer from Expecting and Empowered

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Amy Kiefer is on this episode talking to us all about preparing for the physical parts of pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Amy is a personal trainer, registered nurse, and doula. She is half of the expecting and empowered duo, where they dive into pelvic health, and all things that mother's bodies go through during this season of life. Connect with Amy: https://www.expectingandempowered.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expectingandempowered/?hl=en Courses: https://ww...

EP 275: Two Medical Reasons for Induction Plus a Q & A with Doula Liz

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this episode, Liz discusses two medical reasons for the induction of labor. She goes over the risk factors and signs to look for. Liz then answers listener questions about everything from pregnancy to parenting.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://miraculousmamas.com Sponsors  jennikayne.com. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code CHAVA moshlife.com/chava for 20% off plus free shipping Needed Prenatals" Get 20% off with ...

EP 274: Finding Mindfulness in This Season of Life with Chris Cirak

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Chris Cirak is a meditation teacher, book author, and retreat host. His BE YOU mindfulness program helps gain transformative insights by following a simple, step-by-step approach to reacting less and thriving more. Chris talks with us about learning to quiet an overactive mind that is exhausting you and releasing self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back in this season of life.   Connect with Chris: https://cirak.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chriscirak/ Connect with Liz h...

EP 273: Joy Hunter: A Story of Loss, Infertility and Finding Joy in Life's Challenges with Alexis Jones

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

With a successful speaking career putting her on the road 250 days a year, a slew of prestigious awards for her activism and a happy marriage, Alexis was living a seemingly charmed life. But the principles of self-care, setting boundaries, and eschewing perfectionism that she espoused in her talks didn’t seem to translate into her own life; she still never seemed to feel “enough” inside. Then, in a matter of months, things started to fall apart on the outside, too: She discovered that the m...

EP 272: Choosing Whole Plant Medicine with Arielle De Martinez

June 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Herbalist Arielle De Martinez is on this episode sharing about whole plant medicine.  After Arielle's first daughter was born, she quickly learned that she was the only authority who had her family’s best interests at heart. She relied on herbal medicine often in those early stages of motherhood, whether it was to support her own nervous system or her daughter’s well-being. Over time, the herbal medicines that she crafted with love turned into a full-blown apothecary, now known as SubLuna Bo...

EP 271: We Are Pregnant! Q & A with Liz and Vito

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Liz and Vito are pregnant with baby number 3! They are answering all of the listener questions in this episode.   Sponsors: Get 15% Off at https://dockatot.com/ with code MAMAS Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA to get 15% off. Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm Episode with ...

EP 270: Hypnosis, Self-Talk and Emotional Well-being with Liz Cobb

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Liz Cobb is on this episode teaching us: Ways to prioritize self-care and allow it to be easy while raising small children Becoming aware of our often automatic self-talk and how to shift into empowering thoughts and emotions Creating habits that support your mental and emotional well-being How to Use hypnosis to support your mindset and dreams.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamafollowingherjoy/ Facebook info: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.cobb.96 Chance to sign...

EP 269: The Importance of Prioritizing Sleep with Certified Clinical Sleep Educator, Terry Cralle

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

What would your life look like if sleep was a priority?  How do you even make it a priority? Terry Cralle, of Better Sleep Council is a Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality specializes in sleep health and wellness. She is answering these questions in this episode and making the links between health and sleep.  Sleep may be affecting you or your children more than you think.  Connect with Terry: https://www.instagram.com/bett...

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