Spokane Birth Integrity
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur mission is to connect women and families to local Spokane resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
On each episode, we will spotlight one of the businesses from our Resource Directory and discuss baby-related topics.
We’ll also check in on each other’s lives and talk about ridiculous (and probably funny) things our children have said and done.
We geek out about the miracle of life and everything that surrounds it. It’s business time!
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Episodes
The One with Emily Laning of Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture
February 28, 2023 15:47 - 53 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Emily Laning, an acupuncturist with Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture in Spokane Valley. This episode is a bit unique, in that Amanda got to experience Emily's talents firsthand while we did the interview! We talk about how Emily's passion for women's health, how acupuncture affects everyday life, and how needles really aren't all that scary! Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture is a high-visibility ad partner on the SBR Directory and our FIRST listing un...
New Year's Eavesdropping with Dr. Anne of Borne Chiropractic
January 04, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBOn our first holiday special, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Anne Kitchens of Borne Chiropractic. Eavesdrop on our conversation as we discuss everything from intentions for 2023 to the secret to business success! Oh, and we laugh ... a lot. :D Check out Borne Chiropractic on its website, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as its high-visibility ad on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, bir...
The One with Carissa Guiley of Nourish Feeding Therapy
December 30, 2022 00:23 - 56 minutes - 88.1 MBIn this episode, Rachel & Amanda talk with Carissa Guiley, owner of Nourish Feeding Therapy. Carissa is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor, specializing in pediatric feeding for ages birth to five. She has a special interest in working with infants and children with tongue ties, infants having difficulty transitioning to table foods, and families of toddlers with picky eating behaviors. She takes a holistic approach to intervention, with an emphasis on responsive...
The One With Clover Blossom Doula Care and Placentas
November 30, 2022 22:34 - 51 minutes - 77.9 MBIn this episode, Rachel & Amanda talk with Olli Gluskin of Clover Blossom Doula Care. Olli is a doula who serves Spokane families and is trained in placenta encapsulation. We talk about the myths and misconceptions that surround placentas, what it looks like to process them for consumption, and Olli's approach to doula work. Clover Blossom Doula Care is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory under the Doulas and Placenta Encapsulation categories! You can also ...
The One with the Pelvic Health Series - Pediatric
October 31, 2022 21:36 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThe final episode in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health experts. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Kailie Denham, a pelvic physical therapist and owner of Her Physical Therapy. We talk about pelvic floor health in children and address common childhood issues, including incontinence and potty training. Her Physical Therapy is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find its ad under the Physical Therapy category! You...
The One With the Pelvic Health Series - Postpartum and Sexual Health
September 30, 2022 21:19 - 58 minutes - 84.3 MBThe second in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health experts. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Beth Anne Soelberg, a pelvic physical therapist with Her Physical Therapy, to talk about pelvic recovery after birth and how to prepare your pelvic floor for intimate (ahem) situations. Her Physical Therapy is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find its ad under the Physical Therapy category! You can also follow Beth Ann...
The One With the Pelvic Health Series - Core Pelvic PT
August 31, 2022 04:45 - 47 minutes - 69 MBThe first in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health therapists. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Julia Salazar, owner of Core Pelvic Physical Therapy and a board-certified physical therapist. We talk about who has a pelvic floor (answer: everyone), who can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy (answer: everyone), and if it's ever too late to strengthen your pelvic floor (answer: NOPE!). Core Pelvic PT is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Bir...
The Heart of the Soul - guest podcast
August 01, 2022 01:37 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, we are guests on the Heart of the Soul podcast and interviewed by by Amana of Birthing Nova, one of our high-visibility ad partners on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory! You can view the video here and listen to the audio version here. We talk about birth, death, working as registered nurses, journalism, learning, schooling, building community, and herbalism, just to name a few topics! Connect with Amana on her website or via email!
The One with Dr. BreAnna Guan
July 30, 2022 05:17 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, Rachel & Amanda meet and interview Dr. BreAnna Guan, a naturopathic doctor based in Spokane who specializes in women's health. We talk about hormones, birth experiences, and false comparisons (social media isn't real life, people!). We also parse through the truth and myth surrounding naturopathic medicine, and the practical applications it has for everyday life. If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, postpar...
The One with Mary Long of Inland HypnoBirthing
June 29, 2022 22:02 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Mary Long, owner of Inland HypnoBirthing. She is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator who specializes in pregnancy, birth, and fertility issues. We talk about the misconceptions of hypnotherapy, the Mongan Method that Mary teaches, and how hypnotherapy can help reduce stress in pregnancy, birth, and the rest of your life! Mary Long is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You ca...
The One with S.H.E. Biblical Counseling + Maria Turner
May 26, 2022 23:29 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBOn this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Maria Turner, counselor and owner of S.H.E. Biblical Counseling in Spokane. We talk about mental load, the connection between mental health and breastfeeding, and Maria's elevator speech for why someone should pursue counseling. She is doing a great work advocating for mental health in Spokane, and we hope you enjoy our conversation with her! Access the show notes here. Maria and S.H.E. Biblical Counseling are high-visibility ad partners on the Sp...
The One About Self Care + Mental Load
April 30, 2022 21:32 - 43 minutes - 47.8 MBRachel & Amanda talk about self-care and the unseen mental load of being a mom. If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum stages, you want to be on our Resource Directory. Partner with Spokane Birth Resources to place your high-visibility ad today! Go to spokanebirthresources.com/connect to get started. Follow us on Instagram @spokanebirthresources for the latest updates! Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.
The One with Dr. Hardan's Eyedentity
March 31, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn this episode, Rachel and Amanda interview Dr. Grant Hardan, optometrist and owner of Eyedentity Eyecare + Eyewear. He and his team provide full-scope services for eyes of all ages. Rachel and her family have experienced this firsthand, as they are all patients at Eyedentity! Our conversation ranges from free eye care for infants (yes, it's a thing!) to Dr. Hardan's favorite things about Spokane (he's an outdoorsy guy). To find out more about Eyedentity Eyecare + Eyewear, check out their...
The One with KiDDS Dental - Part 2
February 11, 2022 05:49 - 32 minutes - 46.5 MBThe second half of our interview with Dr. Jared Evans of KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake.
The One with KiDDS Dental - Part 1
January 29, 2022 21:48 - 46 minutes - 66.2 MBOn the first half of a 2-part interview, Rachel & Amanda interview Dr. Jared Evans of KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake. According to the KiDDS Dental website, growupsmiling.com, "As a Spokane area pediatric dental office, we strive to meet the unique needs of children. Our children's dental programs include being committed to family-centered oral health for infants, children, adolescents and special needs patients." Follow KiDDS Dental on Instagram and Facebook! If you're a local business in th...
The One Where They Don't Quit the Gym
December 22, 2021 21:25 - 57 minutes - 87.2 MBOn this episode, Rachel and Amanda interview Bri Thorpe, a personal trainer in the Spokane fitness community. She holds CFL1, Birthfit, PNL1, and PCES coach certifications. She is passionate about helping women in all areas of life (especially pregnancy and postpartum) lift heavy, have proper form and movement, and avoid personal injury. Rachel and Amanda benefited from her coaching, and she's inspired us NOT to QUIT the GYM! #teamnopeepants Follow her on Instagram at @coachbriannamae. If ...
The One with All the Rambling
November 02, 2021 01:54 - 26 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, Rachel and Amanda catch up on #momlife and highlights from the new season of Bluey. If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum stages, you want to be on our Resource Directory. Partner with Spokane Birth Resources to place your high-visibility ad today! Go to spokanebirthresources.com/connect to get started. Follow us on Instagram @spokanebirthresources for the latest updates! Music by Tobin Eyes...
The One With The Chiropractic Series - Postpartum and Pediatrics
September 14, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe final interview in our 3-part chiropractic series. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Anne Kitchens of Borne Chiropractic. Her mission is to help align families with their health goals through specialized pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care. She is also one of the only chiropractors in Spokane who uses InSight Scanner technology! Check out her practice on her website, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as her high-visibility ad on the Spokane Birth Resource...
The One with the Chiropractic Series - Labor/Newborn
August 09, 2021 17:56 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBThe second in a 3-part series of interviews with chiropractors. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Hailey Descoteaux of Generations Chiropractic. She believes that healthy parents have healthy babies, and participates in ongoing education with The Truth About Fertility. Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com. Resources discussed in this episode: - Midwife: Augustine Colbrooke - Chiropractor: Caitlyn Clark - Rhombus of Michaelis - Cranial Sacral - Gretchen C...
The One with the Chiropractic Series - Pregnancy
July 11, 2021 22:50 - 53 minutes - 77 MBThe first in a 3-part series of interviews with chiropractors. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Taylor Mortlock, a local Spokane chiropractor who specializes in care during pregnancy. Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.
The One with Nurture Lactation
June 13, 2021 21:26 - 52 minutes - 73.8 MBRachel & Amanda interview Kaleena and Courtney, the team behind Nurture Lactation. In their own words: "We are a Nurse Practitioner and Lactation consultant team who are working together to re-invent postpartum! We bring high quality medical care and breastfeeding support to the comfort of your home. Our goals are to help you feel more supported, keep your new little one healthy, and improve your breastfeeding experience, all in a convenient modern-mama way!” Check them out at @nurture_lacta...
The One with Nurture Pediatrics & Lactation
June 13, 2021 21:26 - 52 minutes - 73.8 MBRachel & Amanda interview Kaleena and Courtney, the team behind Nurture Pediatrics & Lactation. In their own words: "We are a Nurse Practitioner and Lactation consultant team who are working together to re-invent postpartum! We bring high quality medical care and breastfeeding support to the comfort of your home. Our goals are to help you feel more supported, keep your new little one healthy, and improve your breastfeeding experience, all in a convenient modern-mama way!” Check them out at @...
The One With the Daughters
May 14, 2021 03:14 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBRachel and Amanda discuss how adulting is hard, why Mary Poppins is awesome, and how banking would work in the Serengeti. They also interview their daughters, Mayne and Becca, to get their perspectives on birth, motherhood, and whether they are mermaids. Shoutout to Spokane Midwives for delivering our babies! Check them out at www.spokanemidwives.com. If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum stages, you want to be...
The One Where They Interview Tricia Hughes of Maddie's Place
April 09, 2021 04:26 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIn the first interview for Spokane Birth Integrity, Rachel and Amanda talk to Tricia Hughes, clinical director of Maddie’s Place. This Spokane-based nonprofit is a recovery nursery for babies experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure, as well as a safe place for moms to connect with their babies as they recover from drug use. Maddie’s Place is one of only 5 companies in the United States that uses this mother-baby bonding model to help in the recovery process. With a soft ...
The One Where They Started a Podcast
March 22, 2021 05:39 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBHey! Welcome to Spokane Birth Integrity. Rachel and Amanda are the team behind SpokaneBirthResources.com. Our mission is to connect women and families to local Spokane resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. On each episode, we will spotlight one of the businesses from our Resource Directory and discuss baby-related topics. We’ll also check in on each other’s lives, talk about ridiculous (and probably funny) things our children have said and done. We geek out about the mira...