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The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth Joy

332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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 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...

EP 268: Working on Your Own Terms and Finding Fulfillment Outside the Traditional 9-5 with Kim Rittberg

May 29, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Kim Rittberg is on this week and talking about how millions of moms are working on their own terms and finding fulfillment outside the traditional 9-to-5, what moms across America are looking for, how to take stock of your own career situation, and tactical tips for women in various job sectors to find balance and fulfillment on their own terms - tips ranging from financial, relationship, career growth and happiness. Kim is an award-winning creative Executive Producer in TV and video (rece...

EP 267: How to Save for Our Children's Futures with The College Financial Lady, Ann Garcia

May 22, 2023 01:49 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial PlannerR and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children’s dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for College is available from bookstores everywhere; its companion online course is available now. Buy her book: https:/...

EP 266: Birth Stories, Multiple Sclerosis and Loss with Andrea Ahonen

May 15, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 203 MB

Andrea Ahonen is on this episode sharing her motherhood journey with us.  She starts with sharing her birth stories of her two daughters who were both "big babies." She had completely different experiences after doing research and finding a provider to support her choices. Andrea was later diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2017 and went on to have two more babies. This last year she learned of a surprise 5th pregnancy.  She opens up about the loss of this pregnancy on this episode.  And...

EP 265: Dying to Be a Good Mother with Heather Chauvin

May 08, 2023 01:52 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She’s a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of a highly loved Podcast “Emotionally Uncomfortable” with over 6 million downloads, and counting. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnos...

EP 245: Dying to Be a Good Mother with Heather Chauvin

May 08, 2023 01:52 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She’s a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of a highly loved Podcast “Emotionally Uncomfortable” with over 6 million downloads, and counting. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnos...

EP 264: A Mom's Journey Through Eczema, Acid Reflux and More with Kim Nissan

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Kim Nissan's introduction to motherhood felt more like introduction by fire than a fairy tale as she navigated severe sleep deprivation and isolation that came with infant eczema, acid reflux, a pandemic, and intense dietary restrictions for her breastfeeding journey. She spent so much time Googling and reading and Pinterest-ing to make her way through pregnancy, labor and delivery, the fourth trimester and everything that comes after. But there was so much info she WISHED she had known....

EP 263: Babyproofing Your Relationship with Aaron Steinberg

April 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Aaron F. Steinberg, MA, PCC is a relationship coach, group facilitator, husband, and father of two young boys. He is the Co-Founder and CEO a relationship education and support organization, Babyproofing Your Relationship. In addition to his MA in Psychology, he has certificates in leadership development and sex education, is a NARM Complex and Developmental Trauma Practitioner, and is trained in couples therapy through the Gottman Institute and the Couples Institute. He has helped thousands...

EP 262: Confidence, Ego, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves with Nicole Kalil

April 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” is both what keeps her up at night, and what gets her up in the morning. Well that, and an abundant amount of coffee. An in-demand speaker, author of Validation is For Parking, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast, her stalker-like obsession with confidence sets her apart from the constant stream of experts telling us to BE confident. She actually shares HOW yo...

EP 261: Free Birth After a Myomectomy with Amber McConnon

April 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Amber lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills with her husband, son and dog. She is building community, and working with women in the Sierra Nevada Foothills by developing a mentoring network to support women who choose to have home births outside of the medical system. Her website houses the extensive research she and her husband compiled during her pregnancy about vaginal births after myomectomy (VBAM) including case studies, clinical research, testimonial and other resources.   Follow he...

EP 260: Intuitive Eating and Birth Stories with Pam Moore

April 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned certified intuitive eating counselor and freelance health and fitness journalist.  This episode, we dive into her births, developing a healthy relationship with food and so much more! You don't want to miss out on this episode! Connect with Pam: Website: www.pam-moore.com LinkedIn:/www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@pammoore303 Instagram: instagram.com/pammoore303 Twitter: twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/ Make Pe...

EP 259: How to Be a Children's Author with Published Author, Lauren Kimberly

March 27, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 51.5 MB

Lauren lives in Ottawa, Canada with her husband, two young children, and their 70 pound lap dog. She is a civil engineer by day and a family photographer by night. After her kids go to bed, she spends her evenings writing and illustrating children’s books. She gets her inspiration from her children and she always has them help craft her stories and weave her tales. There’s nothing quite like the imagination of a young child! Buy on Amazon and Leave a Review! https://amzn.to/3LTehxg htt...

EP 258: Q & A with Liz and Deep Dives into Caffeine, Sleep, Glutathione and Fertility

March 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this episode, Liz is answering listener questions about health, pregnancy and motherhood. She also dives into caffeine, sleep and glutathione on trying to conceive, pregnancy and fertility.  e: [email protected] w: www.ElizabethJoy.co fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311455916387591/?ref=bookmarks in: https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/ Sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by Dime Beauty, Athletic Greens, Jenni Kayne and Honeylove! Shope Dime Beauty and use code ma...

EP 257: The Babydust Method with Kathryn Taylor

March 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

What if you could choose the sex of your baby? There are many existing sex-selection methods out there, but parents have come to find out that these methods are confusing and unreliable. Kathryn Taylor introduces a natural sex-selection approach known as *The Babydust Method,* which is based on the latest scientific evidence. This book details the science behind the method, and explains how you can dramatically increase your chances of conceiving the sex of your choice. This book reveals the...

EP 256: Co-Sleeping with Tiffany Belanger

March 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Tiffany Belanger attended UCLA and adventured in the television and film industry prior to parenthood. In 2020 she founded cosleepy.com, a cosleeping one-stop shop to help modern parents keep their babies safe and close at night. She and her husband are currently bedsharing with their two little boys in Sacramento, California. Connect with Tiffany https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/ https://cosleepy.com/links Safe Infant Sleep book (Dr. James McKenna) https://amzn.to/3ycVnqh   ...

Ep 255: How to Be a Working Mom When There are No Working Dads with Jenna Worthen

February 27, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

JENNA WORTHEN is the founder of Mom Who Works, an organization that aims to support working mothers.  Jenna is tired of all of the biases that come with the term "working mother" - less pay and career mobility, unnecessary bias, and mom guilt, to name a few. Her new book, Mom Who Works, supports the working mothers who live in a world without the phrase "working dads" by teaching actionable strategies to seamlessly incorporate the Mother in you into each and every part of your life.  Chec...

EP 254: What Does a Doula Do and Why Do I Need One? with Lindsay Salamone

February 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

  Liz is joined this episode by full spectrum birth worker, Lindsay Salamone.  They tackle what doulas do, how to advocate for yourself, and how to set yourself up for the birth you want.  They explain what doulas do and the research that supports having one at your birth.  They swap doula stories and deep dive into birth work. Connect with Lindsay: https://www.fertile-roots.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fertile_roots/ Read More about the Evidence on Doulas: https://evidencebase...

EP 253: Valentine's Day Episode with Matchmaker Tammi Pickle

February 13, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

Tammi Pickle is the owner of a local high end family owned matchmaking agency.  Tammi is a professional matchmaker, coach, and relationship expert. She works for successful professionals that are looking to find the right person. This episode we discuss dating, advice, how a matchmaker works.  Tammi is also a Mom of 2 amazing boys ages 9 and 11.  Elite Connections 800-923-4200  https://www.instagram.com/tammipickle/ https://www.eliteconnections.com/ Learn about the meaning of Chava ...

Ep 252: Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Lindsay Stuart

February 06, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 58.2 MB

Lindsay Stuart is a mom of three, entrepreneur, and founder of the postpartum apparel brand Mamalux.  Lindsay has a great story about how motherhood gave her the courage to venture into the unknown – and how she went from hiding and apologizing for being a working mother to bringing it into the light. Lindsay developed Mamalux after having her second child – when she got sick and tired of wearing bras to bed because she was breastfeeding. Launching into a business she knew nothing about, L...

EP 251: Understanding the Development of Our Children's Gut Microbiome with Ara Katz

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Ara Katz a science buff who is one of the leading microbiome experts in the country.  Ara is passionate about reshaping how families think about microbial health. Amid the pandemic bacteria has been labeled the bad guy. But what if bacteria is a key to unlocking immune health, a thriving body, and a wise mind so we can bring the strongest version of ourselves to each day? As it turns out, less than 1% of bacteria is bad and all of that other bacteria is vital for unlocking our mental and phy...

Ep 250: Acid Reflux and Holding Breath Syndrome with Jessica Murphy

January 23, 2023 05:50 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

Have you ever felt something was off with your baby?  From reflux to holding breath syndrome, Jessica Murphy had to figure it out on her own for her two kids.  She learned how to advocate for her children and know when something was off.  Jessica shares her parenting journey with us this episode.  Plus, Elizabeth drops some research behind Stevia and fertility.  Connect With Elizabeth https://www.instagram.com/morningchava/?hl=en https://www.morningchava.com Stevia Study https://...

Ep 249: Fertility and Food with Registered Dietician, Lisa Moskovitz

January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Lisa Moskovitz, RD, is a registered dietitian, the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, a large group nutrition practice, and the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, a personalized, science-based guide to finding your healthiest, happiest weight. She received a BS in nutrition from Syracuse University and then went on to complete an intensive dietetic internship at NYPresbyterian Hospital. Since then, she has accumulated over a decade of experience in private practice, providing nutrition worksh...

EP 248: Welcome to Morning Chava

January 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Welcome back to the former Miraculous Mamas podcast. This episode Liz is rolling out her rebrand and sharing all about it! She is joined by husband, Vito, this episode. They dive into traveling with children, preparing their bodies to try to conceive, why a good sex life is important and family goals for the new year.  Make sure to stay subscribed so you don't miss any great content!   Connect with Liz w: www.ElizabethJoy.co fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311455916387591/?ref=...

EP 247: Getting Unstuck and Creating Lasting Behavioral Change with Dr. Sasha Heinz

December 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

We are wrapping up this year with Dr. Sasha Heinz,Ph.D., MAPP.  She is an academic who went mainstream, using her background as a developmental psychologist to become a mindset coach. Her private coaching practice is grounded in psychological science, and she teaches clients the tools to change their lives for good. An expert in positive psychology and adult development, Dr. Heinz has based her entire career on helping clients make real transformations, giving them the tools to develop their...

Ep 246: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning with Arianna Taboada

December 12, 2022 14:56 - 42 minutes - 60.7 MB

This week, Arianna Taboada is on the podcast. She is an entrepreneur, author, coach and health researcher who recently published The Expecting Entrepreneur: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning for Self Employed Business Owners. We dive into the importance of parental leave for the health of yourself, your baby and your business. Arianna gives us tips for building postpartum networks to support your physical, emotional and social wellbeing.   Connect here: Theexpectingentrepeneur.com h...

EP 245: Infantile Spasms Awareness Week and Epilepsy Awareness with Kelly Cervantes

December 05, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Each year on December 1-7, a coalition of organizations (including CURE Epilepsy) recognize Infantile Spasms Awareness Week, a critical opportunity to raise awareness and educate the public about infantile spasms.  Kelly Cervantes is on this episode sharing a mother's journey through epilepsy.  Kelly has a deeply touching personal story to share after loosing her daughter, Adelaide to infantile spasms.  Since this life altering moment, Kelly has dedicated her time to helping other parents ...

Ep 244: Food, Culture and How to Eat Healthy as a Busy Mom with Anais Goldberg

November 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Anais Goldberg is a home cook turned entrepreneur and the creator of Cook Intuitively with Anais.  Her passion for cooking stemmed from watching her Mexican and Cuban grandmothers in the kitchen at a young age. Their use of flavors and invigorated senses enthralled Anais as she intuitively absorbed every essence of what it meant to cook. But it was when Anais walked down her health journey after recovering from her two consecutive pregnancies and being left with a laundry list of inflammator...

Ep 243: Menstruation, Period Poverty and More with Nayanka Paul from Bloody Btches

November 14, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 70.2 MB

Nayanka Paul From Bloody Btches is on this episode sharing about the disparities menstruating people in our country face.  She has started a grass roots in her local community and an online communal space curated for Black menstruators to engage freely in conversations about menstruation, sexual health, pleasure, & liberation. We dive into period poverty, access to feminine hygene products and how change has to start with us.  Period: End of Sentence ( Can be found on Netflix)  https://w...

Ep 242: Pregnant Americans are Feeling Dark Emotions

November 07, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 35.6 MB

This week I am sharing stories from pregnant Americans who are opening up about their dark emotions in pregnancy.  This is 1 of 4 epsiodes that are shedding light on new research around the mental health crisis among pregnant Americans.  This new research has been conducted by Nonfiction and is called The Invisible Weight that has been commission by Twill.   The remaining three episodes can be found at  https://www.twill.health/theinvisibleweight  

EP 241: Birth Story Medicine with Amelia Kriss

October 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

 Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy. Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work--helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving bir...

EP 240: The VBAC Link with Megan Heaton

October 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Meagan Heaton is the co-founded the VBAC Link in 2018. She really found her love for birth in 2014 after her second C-Section, and since has supported over 300 couples as a birth doula. Meagan's passion for VBAC started after her own experiences. She had two C-sections and then went on to have a VBA2C. Her drive is to help women like herself feel educated, supported, and empowered during their birthing time. We dive into this episode the research, statictics and facts about vaginal and ces...

EP 239: Mind, Body and Hormone Health with Kelley Nemiro

October 17, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 77.8 MB

Kelley Nemiro is an entrepeneaur, health coach and pilates instructor sharing her story and expertise on this episode. After years of health issues withou answers, Kelley was done accepting that as a standard way to go through life and set out on a personal journey to change the way she felt. After trying nearly every lifestyle diet, she turned to plant-based whole foods, low impact movement, mindfulness, and meditation and watched her life transform over time. With the mission to help w...

EP 238: Carseat Safety and Babywearing with Holly Kohlmann

October 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Holly Kohlmann is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and Trained Babywearing Educator.  She is on this episode telling sharing her wisdom with us and answering questions on how to keep our babies safe while wearing them and driving them.  Connect with Holly https://www.instagram.com/mamagoose_oc/?hl=en https://mamagooseoc.com/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://miraculousmamas.com/blog Support the Pod Use Code Esandoz for 20% OFF at ...

EP 237: Zoe's Story with Karmel Garcia: Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Karmel Garcia is on this episode sharing the story of her 3 year old, Zoe, who was born with Down Syndrome. She takes us from the beginning with a prenatal diagnosis, the birth and through her first three years of life. Karmel started to see a need for families to have therapuetic tools to work with their kids at home and has started Zoe's Tool Box. https://www.instagram.com/karmelita16/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/zoes_toolbox/?hl=en Non Profit https://www.zoes-toolbox.com/ Ev...

EP 236: Postpartum Healing with Ayurvedic Doula, Ameya Duprey

September 26, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 76.6 MB

Ameya Duprey is a postaprtum Ayurvedic doula that helps women achieve true health and balance through simple methods such as specialized Ayurvedic diet, lifestyle, massage, herbs and more. She shares with us what Ayurveda is and how to optimize postpartum healing and recovery. Connect with Ameya https://pages.shakticare.com/fhm-registration/ https://www.instagram.com/shakticare/ https://shakticare.com/postnatal-cookbook/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en ...

EP 235: Authentic Power, Give Yourself Permission to Feel with Ashley Bernardi

September 19, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 75 MB

Trauma and post-partum depression survivor, Ashley Bernardi, is on this episode sharing how listeners can own their authentic power and transform the mind, body, and spirit with hope.  Drawing from practical techniques from over 20 healing luminaries plus her own personal story of surviving trauma, Lyme disease, and postpartum depression, Ashley shares the insights she’s gained and her personal story of adversity that taught her the power of prioritizing mental health. She has since auth...

EP 234: Drowning Prevention and Water Safety with Nicole Hughes

September 12, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 83.7 MB

**Trigger Warning: This Episode Contains Details of a Child Loss** Nicole Hughes in on this episode sharing her passion for child water safety.  Nicole lost her 3 year old son to a drowning incident and has since become a huge advocate for sharing valuable, life-saving information.  She is on this episode sharing the story of her son, Levi,  and how we can protect our children.  Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolehughes8/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/WaterGuardian...

EP 233: Friendships, Community, Acceptance and Breakups with Friendship Expert Marisa G Franco

September 05, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

Dr. Marisa Franco is a psychologist and friendship expert. She identifies as a psychologist for the people as she is passionate about sharing research with the people that it could help the most. Dr. Franco has studied friendship intensively, doing research on friendship all over the world. She is a professor and wrote the book on friends called Platonic.  This episode, we dive into how to help your teens make friends, building community and how to handle friendship break ups.  https://w...

EP 232: How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen with Joanna Faber and Julie King

August 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Joanna Faber and Julie King are lifelong childhood friends who grew up with parents who practiced gentle parenting with them.  Coming from a family of parenting experts and authors, they teamed up to write a survival guide for parents with kids ages 2 to 7. They offer tips and advice this episode on how to deal with meltdowns, whining and every day tasks.  Connect: https://how-to-talk.com/ http://julieking.org/ https://www.facebook.com/faberandking https://www.instagram.com/howtota...

EP 231: Finding Your Worth, Turning Emotional Pain into Emotional Power with Dr. Julia DiGangi

August 22, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 74.2 MB

Dr. Julia DiGangi  is a neuropsychologist and focuses on the brain, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Through her work, she shows people how to work with their nervous systems so they can take the energy of their emotional pain--everything from stress to anxiety to trauma--and turn it into their emotional power. Using the latest advances in neuroscience and psychology, she focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to achieve behavioral change that sticks.  Connect with Dr. DiGa...

EP 230: Fostering Your Child's Creative Writing with Author Emma Jean

August 15, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 44.4 MB

Emma Jean is a best selling author and on this episode sharing her knowledge of how to get published and launching the I'm An Author Academy, which empowers children to publish their own best-selling books!  We discuss how giving your child the outlet of writing can absolutely change both their world and yours! Connect at: imanauthor.com 4pigs2fly.com Follow Emma Jean https://www.instagram.com/emma.jean.author/  https://twitter.com/emmajeanauthor    Connect with Elizabeth: ...

EP 229: Breastfeeding, Bed-sharing and Instinctual Mothering with Andrea Haskins

August 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Andrea Haskins is a lactation counselor with Childbirth International and a La Leche League leader who focuses on fostering parent confidence and restoring mamas relying on their instincts to parent. Some of the topics we cover this episode are breastfeeding, bed-sharing, weaning and combo feeding. Andrea shares research, statistics but most importantly talks about following your instincts in mothering.  Connect with Andrea: https://www.instagram.com/instinctualmothering/?hl=en Link to...

EP 228: Raising Bilingual Kids with Kaila Díaz

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Kaila Díaz is a liguist and language educator with her Masters in Linguistics.  She founded Bilinguitos from her passion to help families pass down & preserve their language.  At Bilinguitos their mission is first and foremost to cultivate and celebrate bilingualism, and to help others do the same in their home for their families. She is on this episode sharing her expertise and giving the listeners tips on raising bilingual children. Connect and follow Kaila: https://www.instagram.com/b...

Ep 227: How MTHFR Genetic Defect Effects Infertility and How Folic Acid Plays a Role with Troy Duell

July 25, 2022 02:22 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Troy Duell has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. He realized pharmaceutical companies were prioritizing profits over health and products that were expensive, ineffective, and often harmful.  He felt the pull to develop a company that put people and their health over profits.  Through his personal story and passion for helping others, he started to dive into what was really in our vitamins and how it affects our health.  In this episode he addresses folic acid verses fola...

Ep 226: Mamas in Training with Jessica Lorion

July 18, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

As an auto-immune disease fighter, Jessica's motherhood journey is postponed. She comes on the podcast to share why she decided to start Mamas in Training and her passion for learning all about motherhood before she actually becomes a mom. Jessica talk about 3 Pillars of Motherhood: Advocacy, Planning/Preparing & Community and how important they are throughout motherhood.  She has created an online platform through her podcast and facebook community to help other mamas in training.  Websit...

EP 225: Baby Temperament and Sleep with Macall Gordon

July 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Macall Gordon is on this episode talking all about sleep. We have all heard about sleep training and gentle sleep approaches but both leave out the key to whether or not it will work.  The temperament of your child can majorly affect sleep.  Macall dives into what can affect temperament and how it can cause sleep issues.   Between 20-and 30% of children come into this world wired to be more sensitive, more perceptive, more alert, more intense, more persistent and, as a result, have much bi...

EP 224: Rebalance: How Women Lead, Parent, Partner… and Thrive

July 04, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Renowned social impact experts and mothers come on to talk about what it takes for parents to thrive as business leaders, partners, and citizens.  Monica Brand Engel, Lisa Neuberger Fernandez and Wendy Jagers joined forces to write the book,  Rebalance: How Women Lead, Parent, Partner… and Thrive.  They come on the podcast to share what they have learned and to give tips to thrive as mothers. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3Aq3k0o Rebalancetothrive.com Elizabeth's website: https://mir...

EP 223: To Lather or not to Lather: Safe Sun Exposure with Liz Wolfe

June 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Liz Wolfe is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Author and Researcher.  She is passionate about diving deep into topics and the research behind them. This week, we are diving into safe sun exposure.  We discuss the health benefits of sun, the risks of too much exposure, the sunscreen industry and how should we approach this with our kids.  Do we lather them or not?  Listen to this episode to find out! Connect with Liz Wolfe: https://realfoodliz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/realfoodl...

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