Pros Talk Pregnancy Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -The NO BS show for professionals about all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Tune in for a light-hearted and slightly irreverent show that is also packed with amazing info from visionaries in all fields covering all relevant topics - the scary, the wonderful, and everything in between of pregnancy.
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Ep16: Know your pelvic floor, own your birth + beyond with Allyson Loupe
October 02, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 27.5 MBDuring pregnancy, it is important to understand what is going on with the pelvic floor. Maybe it has too much tension or perhaps it has not enough. Understanding what is going on can help prepare for less discomfort and pelvic symptoms during pregnancy. It is also important to understand how the pelvic floor can effect the birthing process. We are joined by pelvic PT, Ally Loupe, who talks about how to best prepare the pelvic floor for pregnancy+birth. We also hear about her experience dur...
Ep15: Prenatal yoga and preparation- Myths and more with Deb Flashenberg
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week we chatted with Deb Flashenberg about all things prenatal yoga! As two certified yoga teachers, it is always fun to riff with another teacher. There are so many amazing myths around what you can and cannot do as a pregnant person and we take a good stab at breaking down some of those stories. Should a pregnant person twist? How do we find a “middle path” for our clients when it comes to prenatal preparation? All this and more in this episode! Website: https://prenatalyogacenter.co...
Ep14: The Pregnant Body: Bodywork and structural analysis for pregnancy and postpartum with Adrienne Caldwell
September 04, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn today’s episode we jam on all things related to the pregnant/postpartum body with one of our favorite prenatal bodyworkers, Adrienne Caldwell. She thoroughly understands the pregnant body, baby positioning, and how to create an ideal environment in the body for a more comfortable pregnancy, efficient birth, and smooth recovery. We discuss everything from glutes that don’t fire to the relationship between oblique tension and abdominal separation. Adrienne takes a detour from traditional ma...
Ep13: Supercharge your message and drive more sales with Melina Palmer
August 21, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 31.3 MBWhy do people say one thing and do another? What drives “sales” behavior? How do we get people to want to work with us? Melina Palmer of the Brainy Business Podcast uses behavioral economics (the study and science of why people buy- or not) to help us learn how to make our businesses more ‘brain friendly.’ She provides actionable tips on how to create a message that actually lands for your audience. We also discuss the most brainy way to frame your offerings, pricing strategies, and so much...
Ep12: Cesarean Recovery with Amanda Fischer
August 07, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 33.2 MBToday’s episode is all about cesarean recovery. Maternity care has some blindspots when considering cesarean recovery + rehab protocol. With many other surgeries that are as serious as a cesarean, people are given clear rehab instructions and guidelines. However, with cesareans, very little guidance is given and most new parents are left to seek out resources on their own. In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things cesarean recovery and return to fitness with doctor of Physical The...
Ep11: Navigating Birth Choices: What’s the birth worker’s role? with Liz Hochman
July 24, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat do you do when your client says they want one thing, but the choices they are making are not in alignment with that? This is a common, yet tricky situation to navigate as a birthworker. On one hand, you don’t want to disempower a client by telling them what to do. On the other hand, it’s our job to help our client’s work towards the birth they want- whatever that may be. Liz Hochman of BirthEd has an absolutely genius way of helping clients figure out what they want in a way that both e...
Ep10: Instagram: How to make it work for you and your business with Liesel Teen
July 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIt's all about the 'gram these days! It's no secret that social media presence is very important to business. Yet it can be frustrating, overwhelming and it sometimes feels like you're talking to no one. If you are wondering how to up level your Instagram strategy, this episode is for you. We are joined by Labor and Delivery nurse and Instagram maven, Liesel Teen. Liesel runs the popular "Mommy Labor Nurse" Instagram page and has amassed a following of 289K followers. She pulls back the curt...
Ep9: How to support the VBAC family with Meagan and Julie from the VBAC Link
June 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIt is a mistake to think that serving a client with a scar on their uterus is the same as serving a client without one. Today we are joined by the ladies from the VBAC Link to discuss how to support families planning a birth after a previous cesarean. We discuss how the model of care is different and talk about all things VBAC, TOLAC (trial of labor after cesarean), and Cesarean birth. We learn about what makes this population special and how to decide what type of birth one might opt for af...
Ep8: Racism in Maternity Care: The history, the lived experience and how to be a catalyst for change
June 19, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBRacism in maternity care is well documented and it is time that we all wake up. Doula extraordinaire, Denise Bolds MSW, CD (DONA) CLC, discusses the real lived experience of birthing while Black, educates us on the history behind the systemic racism in healthcare and speaks to what we can and should be doing to support the fight. Black birth matters and we all must do our part. This episode is essential listening for everyone who works in maternity care, or honestly just lives in the world w...
Ep7: Prenatal Nutrition: Myths, half truths and reality with Ryann Kipping
June 12, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 36.5 MBThere can be a lot of fear / myth around what to eat and not eat during pregnancy. In today’s episode we are joined by the Prenatal Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLEC to discuss nutrition myths and what we should really be focusing on regarding nutrition with our clients during pregnancy. We even discuss a nutrient that studies show may decrease labor pain. Join us for this informative episode! Website: www.theprenatalnutritionist.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist
Ep7: Prenatal Nutrition: Myths, half truths and reality with Ryann Kipping
June 12, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 36.5 MBThere can be a lot of fear / myth around what to eat and not eat during pregnancy. In today’s episode we are joined by the Prenatal Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLEC to discuss nutrition myths and what we should really be focusing on regarding nutrition with our clients during pregnancy. We even discuss a nutrient that studies show may decrease labor pain. Join us for this informative episode! Website: www.theprenatalnutritionist.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist
Ep6: Creating a wildly successful online offering with Lynn Schulte
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBHow, why, when and what of getting your business online. Adapting is essential, especially with no concrete "end" in sight but it is also daunting and not always so cut and dry. Our guest, Lynn Schulte, is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist who found a way to very successfully take her hands on work and knowledge into the online space. She shares with us how to adapt your business, reasons why your offerings might not be selling and tips for creating unique and in demand offerings. Website...
Ep5: What is diet culture? Real talk meets societal norms with Jennifer Campbell
May 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBIt is no secret that our society has issues when it comes to food, dieting, and body shame. Today we talk to Jennifer Campbell of Balance365 Life, who shares her own story with disordered eating and helps us really understand the toxicity of diet culture. We talk about everything from weight loss, fat shaming and tummy tucks to how to love our bodies and help our clients do the same in this revealing and counter cultural episode that may just change the way you look at food, diets, and your ...
Ep4: Demystifying Pelvic Floor Care with Pelvic Floor Therapist Lindsey Vestal
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat’s the deal with kegels? Are squats better? What should we really be recommending to our prenatal and postnatal clients? It is no secret that there is a lot of misinformation out there about pelvic floor health. Join us as we talk to the amazing Lindsey Vestal who not only drops major knowledge bombs, but also gives us tangible assessment tools that we can use with our clients right away. Website: http://www.functionalpelvis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalpelvis/
Ep2: Create a sustainable, profitable business with Agnes Kowalski
April 06, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHow can I make money doing work that fulfills me? Why is it so awkward asking for money? How can we feel fulfilled and happy with our work, serve others well, and make the money we want? Longtime money mindset coach and therapist, Agnes Kowalski teaches us key mindset shifts that we need to make to truly thrive as business owners. There is a high burnout rate in birth work and many find that it is not sustainable. Agnes teaches us why that may be and what to do to create both prosperity and ...
Ep3: How to get your sexy back with sexpert Dana Myers
April 02, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBSatisfaction, kids, partnership, resentment. In today’s episode, we speak to sexpert Dana Myers about these super important, often taboo topics. How should a practitioner discuss sex with their client? Can marriage sex life really be exciting and amazing? Find out, listen now. Website: https://danabmyers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danamyersxoxo/
Ep1: Virtual Birth Support in the time of COVID19 with Jada Sapiro
April 01, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.2 MBHow can we support our clients if we are not allowed in the birth room? Join us for this timely episode with one of NYC’s top doula trainers, Jada Shapiro, where we discuss what it looks like to support an expectant family during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode will help you long after the crisis has ended, as Jada gets deep on the what and how of virtual support. This is something that can help you serve expectant families all over the world for years to come. Websites: www.getboober....
Ep1: Virtual Birth Support in the time of COVID19 with Jada Sapiro
April 01, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.2 MBHow can we support our clients if we are not allowed in the birth room? Join us for this timely episode with one of NYC’s top doula trainers, Jada Shapiro, where we discuss what it looks like to support an expectant family during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode will help you long after the crisis has ended, as Jada gets deep on the what and how of virtual support. This is something that can help you serve expectant families all over the world for years to come. Websites: www.getboober....