Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Seeking guidance in navigating life's unexpected twists and turns? In "Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, and Parenthood," host, Josephine Atluri, interviews guests who share their personal narratives and expertise to inspire and arm listeners with accessible tools and relevant resources. After listening to each episode, listeners will feel prepared to face life’s challenges mindfully and authentically.
Josephine Atluri is a mom of 7 kids, an infertility advocate, freelance writer, certified life and mindfulness coach, and a dedicated mompreneur, She is the author of the popular books, “Mindfulness Journal for Parents” and “5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy.”
For more information on Josephine Atluri's private meditation sessions, retreats, books, and online workshops, please visit www.jatluri.com and follow her on Instagram at @josephineratluri and @respondingtolifepodcast
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Episodes
Support for Your Infertility Journey
April 27, 2024 15:32 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBIn recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week, we're releasing a special episode that is designed to offer valuable insights and expert advice for those navigating the challenging journey of infertility. From understanding hormone imbalances to exploring assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy, the goal of this episode is to equip listeners with the tools and support needed to navigate their unique fertility journeys. Joining us in this co...
Acupuncture for Fertility and Women's Health with Dr. Hoehn
April 17, 2024 18:03 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBDr. Hoehn is a dedicated Los Angeles Fertility Acupuncturist who has been transforming lives through her unwavering commitment to women's wellness and fertility. As a board-certified acupuncturist, Dr. Hoehn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast, specializing in the intricate realm of fertility acupuncture. Her practice, based in Toluca Lake, reflects a harmonious blend of traditional Chinese medicine and modern fertility techniques. With a remarkable track record of...
Breathe Deep with Misha Blaise
April 10, 2024 16:42 - 32 minutes - 60 MBMisha Blaise is an international best-selling author-illustrator whose books have been published in dozens of countries around the world. Her educational background was in the study of religions and conflict resolution, and did arts-based conflict-resolution curriculum in public schools for many years before devoting herself full time to art and graphic design. After designing wall art for global brands, she shifted into making books for kids and adults. She is known for her uplifting conten...
How to Be an Unstoppable Woman with Amira Alvarez
February 14, 2024 08:01 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MBAmira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a business coaching and training company that equips ambitious, driven, high-performing female entrepreneurs to tap into their feminine energy to create a more fulfilled and satisfying life and business. As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what inner and outer game strategies are required to...
Shero's Rise: Empowering Our Future
January 17, 2024 13:53 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBWe're kicking off the first episode of the new year with Sonali Perera Bridges, an award-winning, dynamic, innovative leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in a wide breadth of educational settings. A lifelong mentor and advocate - particularly for young women - she is the driving force behind the conception of Shero’s Rise and a mother of two vibrant young girls. Sonali has spent the majority of her career focused on the development of young girls and their ability to reac...
Dr. Kumkum Patel on Gut Health in Women
November 22, 2023 08:01 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBOn the newest episode of Responding to Life I am joined by Dr. Kumkum Sarkar Patel, a double-board certified gastroenterologist practicing at Providence St. Jude and Providence St. Joseph Heritage Medical Groups in Orange County, CA. Dr. Patel specializes in irritable bowel syndrome, esophageal, and anorectal disorders. Dr. Patel currently serves as a healthcare consultant and speaker for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. She also serves on the American College of Gastroenterol...
The Mom Life with Linda Fruits
October 25, 2023 01:34 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the newest episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Linda Fruits, the content creator behind the relateable motherhood account @fruitsofmotherhood. Her mission in life is to normalize the sweet, bitter and bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood, with a side of humor. This year, Linda wrote, designed and illustrated her first book called, The Mom Life. Linda’s content on social media is bite sized, and her book is a full course dinner. Equal parts sass and inclusiveness, The Mom Life ex...
How to Heal After Loss
October 11, 2023 23:01 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBIn recognition of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we're re-releasing a past episode where our guests discuss a very sensitive topic that may be triggering for some of you who are currently on your path to parenthood or are one of the 1 in 4 who has experienced pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Featured in this episode are the courageous stories of how to heal after experiencing loss. Samantha Busch @samanthabusch www.samanthabusch.com Kim Hooper @kimhooperwrites ...
Unpacking the Hormone P.u.z.z.l.e. with Dr. Kela Smith
October 06, 2023 13:16 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Fertility Coach University. The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Through this platform, Dr. Kela and her team work with women/couples coaching them on how to optimize their body/mind/spirit so they can get and stay pregnant, bring home a healthy baby, have an easy postpartum, and eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. Fertil...
Educating Fertility Patients with Alease the Embryologist
September 28, 2023 11:56 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAs many of you may know, a big part of my path to parenthood involved many rounds of IVF cycles. Back then we really didn’t know much about what was happening with our embryos and just blindly trusted that the miracle workers in the lab of our reproductive center knew best. These days, we’re so lucky to have people like this episode's guest who is helping thousands of people learn about the ins and outs of their embryos. Alease Daniel Barnes graduated from North Carolina State University ...
Feed the Baby with Victoria Facelli
September 20, 2023 09:36 - 35 minutes - 48 MBVictoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation consultant who just released a new book titled, FEED THE BABY: An Inclusive Guide to Nursing, Bottle-Feeding, and Everything in Between Victoria is queer, Latinx, neurodivergent and raising a child with a disability. She wrote Feed the Baby to provide straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning where bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field and as a lact...
Curious Cardinals Founder Audrey Wisch Inspiring Students
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 49.2 MBAudrey Wisch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Curious Cardinals, a global community where K-12 students discover and pursue their passions, build confidence, and unlock their greatest potential with the guidance of college mentors they aspire to be. Audrey started Curious Cardinals as an undergraduate at Stanford University; after teaching her first workshop on mass incarceration to high school students at the start of the pandemic, Audrey decided to mobilize her most ambitious peers at Stanfo...
Bonus Episode - Setting Intentions for 2023
January 20, 2023 18:17 - 14 minutes - 14 MBTo kick off the new year, I want to show my gratitude to all of you for being part of my community. As a gesture of my gratitude, the newest Responding to Life episode is a special bonus edition featuring an intention setting meditation guided by me. In this episode, I will guide you through a meditation combining the elements of breathwork, visualization and intention setting. Tune in to: Learn what a visualization is and its benefits Learn what an intention is and how to use it ...
Christina Rodriguez - My Journey with PCOS & Endometriosis
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBOn the newest episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Christina Rodriguez. Christina is a wife and mother of four. When Christina isn't working the Atlanta tech scene, she can be found sharing her love of storytelling as a content creator and blogger. Christina's own experience with PCOS, IVF, endometriosis, and adenomyosis has led her to devote a large portion of her time raising awareness of infertility and its many struggles. Tune in to hear us discuss: Christina's experience wi...
Navigating Fertility During the Holidays with Dr. Grill
November 22, 2022 04:12 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn the newest episode of Responding to Life (@respondingtolifepodcast), I am joined by Dr. Elizabeth Grill who is a clinical psychologist at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, and is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Grill is also a Board Member and Vice Chair of RESOLVE: The National Infertility As...
Nodal: A New Approach to Surrogacy
October 31, 2022 17:37 - 28 minutes - 27 MBOn the newest episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Dr. Brian Levine. Dr. Levine is the founder and CEO of Nodal, a new surrogacy matching platform, and founding partner/practice director at CCRM New York. He has been helping patients grow their families for a decade, and is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. In 2022, Dr. Levine launched Nodal, a surrogacy matching platform that offers transparency, equity, education an...
Our Beautiful Surprise: A Surrogacy Story
October 20, 2022 15:09 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by infertility warrior and advocate Alex Kornswiet to discuss her journey to motherhood. Alex's journey included infertility, IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and a miracle pregnancy. Now, as a mom of (3) boys, Alex loves to connect with others and share her story to help others feel less alone. Tune in to hear us discuss: Why Alex chose to use a surrogate Learn about her surrogacy journey and what the relationship was like...
Mama in Training with Jessica Lorion
September 25, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're kicking off the fourth season of the Responding to Life podcast (@respondingtolifepodcast) with Jessica Lorion (@jessicalorion). Jessica has spent the past 12 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the host and producer of the Mamas in Training podcast (@mamasintrainingpod), she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood. In this episode you'll hear: -How Jessica healed herself from an autoimmune disease thr...
Ana Gonzalez Herrera: Endometriosis, Hormones, & Reframing Your Situation
June 30, 2022 16:24 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Ana Gonzalez Herrera to discuss her battle with Stage IV Endometriosis. After her last, and most invasive of a series of surgeries, Ana started her entrepreneurial journey with a vision of rethinking the women's wellness space. Inspired by the idea that hormonal wellness is the result of a balanced approach to health and with naturopathic principles in mind, Ana launched Glow Botanica, a company that provides a series of effective n...
Melissa Connelly: Her Same-Sex Fertility Journey
May 26, 2022 19:14 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Melissa Connelly. Melissa is an LGBTQ+ content creator whose platform focuses on inclusivity and authenticity while discussing real and raw topics candidly. A Black lesbian in an interracial marriage, she is about to be a first time mom. She's created an online community sharing her life and her family online while inviting others to the table to join the conversation and share their stories. I'm excited to share with you my interview w...
The Reframing Revolution with Michelle Kennedy
May 05, 2022 14:44 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Michelle Kennedy. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps for women. Peanut is the first online community to connect women throughout all stages of womanhood from trying to conceive, pregnancy, motherhood and into menopause. Having worked in social discovery for ten years, Michelle has unprecedented experience and understanding of the safety and growth components of building a social network for wo...
How to Honor Unique Paths to Parenthood
February 26, 2022 19:55 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBWe’re kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we’ll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this third bonus episode, we'll be talking about the different experiences people have on their unique paths to parenthood. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Founder of Robyn, Alli Kasirer Fellow fertility advocates: Marilyn Gomez, Eli Weinstein, Monique Farook, and Krystle Chavez T...
How to Prioritize Yourself
February 13, 2022 17:58 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe’re kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we’ll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this second bonus episode, we’re exploring the different ways you can prioritize yourself. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Murray Hidary, composer, visual artist, and founder of MindTravel Puneet Nanda, founder of GuruNanda Melissa Monte, mindset coach and host of the podcast Mind Lo...
How to Choose Your Mindset
February 06, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe're kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we'll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this first episode, we're exploring our overall wellness as it relates to our mental health and mindset. In this episode you'll hear from: Lynette Lovelace, founder of Lifetherapy Bogdan "Shark" Grebeniuk, former amateur boxer & cancer survivor Adonica Shaw, author and founder, Wingwo...
Holiday Meditation with Josephine Atluri
December 22, 2021 16:20 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAs we head into the final weeks of the holiday season, I want to show my gratitude to all of you for being part of my community. As a gesture of my gratitude, this week's Responding to Life episode is a special edition featuring a 10-minute meditation guided by me. In this episode, I will guide you through a meditation combining the elements of breathwork, visualization and intention setting. Tune in to: -Learn what a visualization is and its benefits -Learn what an intent...
Recovery & Growth with Nikki Spo
December 12, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Nikki Sapp Spoelstra. Nikki is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a mother of two boys, a wife, a dog-mom, and a former Teacher of the Year. Nikki has lived with anxiety and depression and after hitting a personal rock bottom, she sought out the freedom and peace that comes from working a 12-step program. She has dedicated her life to service and is now living as a sober woman and mother. Tune in to hear us discuss: Expectations of...
Meet the Givefluencers: Niki Shadrow Snyder & John Snyder
December 05, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBOn today's Responding to Life episode, I am joined by power couple Niki Shadrow Snyder and John David Snyder. This husband and wife team co-created a business model designed to empower people to be giving while making a living called the Project Pop Drop. They are also creators of the Givefluencer Network and are helping change the way we all give back while redefining what it means to be an influencer. Tune in to hear us discuss: What it means to influence giving Steps you can take...
Create a Life You Love with Melissa Monte
November 07, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today's health episode, I am joined by Melissa Monte. Melissa is a mindset coach and host of the popular podcast, Mind Love. She is an influential and thought-provoking explorer of the mindset and positive energy who teaches people the tools she used to overcome challenges in her own life. Tune in to hear Melissa and I discuss: The role of the mind in creating a life you love waking up for How to dissipate the overwhelm Acquiring the tools needed to overcome challenges ...
No Food Rules with Colleen Christensen
October 24, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 16.5 MBOn today's health episode, I am joined by Colleen Christensen. Colleen is a Registered Dietitian who believes in the power of food freedom. Through her social media channels, blog, videos and popular membership community, The SociEATy, Colleen helps women to stop dieting and start fueling their bodies intuitively - without food rules! As a dietitian, Colleen guides and inspires others to discover the style of food freedom that feels GOOD...both mentally and physically! Listen to ...
Off the Record with Annie Tevelin of SkinOwl
October 17, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBOn today's episode, I am joined by Annie Tevelin. Annie started her career as a professional makeup artist and during this time began experiencing symptoms of acne. While she was fortunate to have the 'skill-set' to cover the physical marks; the emotional scars were not as easy to conceal. It was then that she recognized the need for a beauty destination that not only informed the consumer, but also satiated the need for results driven skincare with a conscience. Annie has combined her...
Energy Healing with Lisa Thomas
October 05, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBOn today’s episode, I am joined by Lisa Thomas. Lisa is a sought-after Epigenetics expert, speaker, author, and transformational leader who contributes to society by facilitating accelerated healing. Lisa achieves this within her small group programs, Infinite Opulence - Healing Activation products, and her Soul Awakening (™) Certification for healers. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and family. In today's episode, we will discuss: How to heal from trauma, loss an...
Shero's Rise with Yetunde Rubenstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez
September 17, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's parenting episode, I am joined by Yetunde Rubenstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez from Shero's Rise. Sheros's Rise is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing girls and young women from underserved communities with the essential skills, experiences, tools, and support needed to become empowered agents of change in their world. Their purpose is for every girl to find her voice, own her power and learn how to use her "invisible cape" to soar high in each stage of her deve...
Shero's Rise with Yetunde Rubinstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez
September 17, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 21.5 MBOn today's parenting episode, I am joined by Yetunde Rubinstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez from Shero's Rise. Sheros's Rise is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing girls and young women from underserved communities with the essential skills, experiences, tools, and support needed to become empowered agents of change in their world. Their purpose is for every girl to find her voice, own her power and learn how to use her "invisible cape" to soar high in each stage of her deve...
A Purpose Driven Mom - Cara Harvey
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 17.3 MBOn today’s episode, I am joined by Cara Harvey. Cara is a wife, mom to a 14-year-old stepson, 5-year-old daughter, 3-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, sched...
Navigating towards love, abundance and unity with AmyJo, CEO Pavo Navigation Coaching
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today's health and parenting episode, I am joined by AmyJo Mattheis. AmyJo is the CEO of Pavo Navigation Coaching, a unique resource that helps companies eliminate toxicity from the workplace. Often described as a "sparkplug," Mattheis brings years of rich and varied professional experiences to all of her endeavors. She is a scholar and professor, a seasoned organizational leader and executive, and a keen listener. Mattheis has always been committed to being a catalyst for change, and t...
Healing After Pregnancy Loss with Kim Hooper and Meredith Resnick
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBKim Hooper is the author of four novels, with her fifth (No Hiding in Boise) coming this June. Her personal experience of four pregnancy losses inspired to co-write All the Love: Healing Your Heart and FInding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss, which was released on March 23. Meredith Resnick, LCSW, worked in healthcare for two decades and maintains a strong interest in the expressive arts. The co-author of All the Love: Healing Your Heart and Finding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss, her work also...
Robyn - Revolutionizing the Path to Parenthood
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this fertility episode, I am joined by Alli Kasirer. After countless procedures, false hopes, negative pregnancy tests and a sea of unanswered questions, Allison Kasirer didn’t see failure, she saw an opportunity. She set out to ensure that no other parent ever felt as alone and confused as she once did on the path to parenthood, and started Robyn: a maternal health and wellness company that powers prenatal and postpartum virtual care to support aspiring, expecting and new parents on thei...
Faith, Hope & Diversity in Fertility with Krystle Chavez
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 17.8 MBOn today’s episode, I am joined by Krystle Chavez. Krystle is an infertility advocate and warrior currently in the midst of her path to parenthood. Krystle’s quote says it all: “I wanted to take control of my narrative, share my truth, break the stigma around infertility and encourage others it’s okay to do the same.” In today’s episode, we discuss: Race and infertility Faith's role in Krystle's journey Hope and staying connected and grounded To connect with Krystle on IG @krystl...
Navigating Fertility Decisions with Marilyn Gomez
April 27, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 22.4 MBOn today’s fertility episode, I am joined by Marilyn Gomez. Marilyn is a gritty, empath and Latina, who got her reiki certification to help her heal through trauma of infertility. She had her daughter in 2016, from her 3rd IVF transfer. In 2019, she attempted to expand her family with transferring the last 2 of her frozen embryos. That transfer failed so she closed her chapter of expanding her family to focus on healing and embracing and normalizing having one child, in a society that asks ...
Hope Amidst Miscarriages with Tina Sugandh
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this fertility episode, I am joined by Tina Sugandh. Tina is an international Bollywood star, reality TV personality, and founder of Mom on Top Shop (organic, all-natural, vegan and chemical-free skincare including bestsellers “Bake It” and “Shake It” for pregnancy and postpartum women). Sugandh and her husband, Tarz, starred on a series of reality shows including Bravo TV’s "Newylweds: The First Year". Highlights of her musical career include contracts with Sony and Hollywood Records, 3 ...
The Dude Therapist on Infertility & Other Challenges
April 06, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBOn today's health, fertility and parenting episode, I am speaking with Eli Weinstein. Eli is a Social Work therapist who has worked in a psych hospital, intense outpatient clinic and currently works in a community clinic in Queens. He created ELIvation to fill a need to help those in struggling times and add some extra inspiration and motivation into everyday life. Eli has been featured on Kelly Clarkson show, IVF Warrior, Fruitful, Breaking Taboo and on multiple podcast ranging fro...
Talking Endometriosis with April Christina
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 21.1 MBApril Christina is a New York City based Women’s Wellness Advocate with focus on Endometriosis and Fertility. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with a minor in Psychology in hopes to pursue her goal of becoming a chemistry professor. But after being diagnosed with endometriosis in December of 2010, her goals then changed. April reevaluated what mattered most to her in life. She wanted to spread her knowledge and life experiences with endometriosis to...
Modern Fertility with Afton Vechery
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBOn today’s fertility episode, I am joined by Afton Vechery. Afton is on a mission to integrate the growing and buzzy fertility sector more broadly into women’s culture and mainstream wellness. Her company, Modern Fertility, offers an at-home hormone test—the same one given in fertility clinics, but for a fraction of the price. It’s designed to get women to think more proactively and earlier about their reproductive health. The company recently expanded into ovulation and pregnancy tes...
Health Self-Advocacy with Kerrigan Behrens
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBOn today’s fertility episode, I am joined by Kerrigan Behrens. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sagely Naturals, Kerrigan has successfully galvanized and accelerated marketplace acceptance of CBD as a natural and effective alternative for the products you would already find in your medicine cabinet. Nearly a decade before founding Sagely, Kerrigan began her professional journey at Duke University. Following her graduation, she worked on Wall Street at UBS Securities, handling hedge fund prime ...
Fighting Infertility with Samantha Busch
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBOn today's fertility episode, I am joined by Samantha Busch. Samantha is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, IVF advocate, philanthropist and co-owner of a professional race team. As a successful "boss babe," Samantha is driven to empower women of all ages and backgrounds to live their best lives - with confidence and poise. Samantha has written a book entitled, "Fighting Infertility" where she shares her battle with infertility, including her IVF experience, miscarriage, a...
That's Total Mom Sense with Kanika Chadda Gupta
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBOn today’s parenting episode, I am joined by Kanika Chadda Gupta. Kanika is a wife, mom of three [twins + 1], and CEO of Kronologie Agency, a digital marketing firm specializing in branding and web design. As a former television anchor and executive producer (CNN International, Zee TV), Kanika is a born storyteller and hosts the widely popular "That's Total Mom Sense" podcast where she interviews industry experts on parenting, lifestyle, and wellness. She invites thought leaders to share ...
The Path of Resilience with Danny Bader
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBOn today’s wellness episode, I am joined by Danny Bader. Danny is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker whose life was transformed after he died when 8,000 volts of electricity ripped through him…then, he came back to life, from a place where he connected with “something bigger than us.” He uses his experience to lead people to create more perspective, joy, and a love that replaces weariness with inspiration, drives vision, and creates momentum for people in all areas of their lives...
"The Savvy Working Mom with Whitnee Hawthorne
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this parenting episode, I am joined by Whitnee Hawthorne, the creator of The Savvy Working Mom. Whitnee is a professional speaker… author… certified coach… Fortune 500 executive… productivity expert… successful entrepreneur… self-care guru… passionate mom and wife… Whitnee Hawthorne is a woman with many hats. When you meet her, it is clear that Whitnee is a leader at home, in the office, and in her community. She has inspired women’s groups, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies with her...
Healing After Loss with Monica Bivas
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 25.2 MBOn today's Fertility Episode, I am joined by Monica Bivas. Monica is a Mindset & Holistic Fertility Coach, speaker, writer of the book "The IVF Planner" and founder of The IVF Journey, an online community for women and couples to find support, hope, and connection with other individuals contemplating or experiencing In Vitro Fertilization. Monica is a Certified Fertility Coach from the Wholesome Fertility Program and specializes in Mindset and Emotional Support for Individuals and coupl...
Therapeutic Coaching for Fertility with Dr. Loree Johnson
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MBOn today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Loree Johnson. Dr. Loree is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Coach in private practice with more than 25 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and clinical supervisor. Specializing in women’s mental health and reproductive health, Dr. Loree helps her clients overcome the emotional challenges that come with infertility - including pregnancy loss and emotional trauma. She also helps couples, who have become divided by their fe...