Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Where do I begin building my yoga business? How do market myself? What do I offer to my students? Join Meg Sangimino as she dives into building a sustainable, profitable online yoga business! Featuring bite-sized, actionable lessons in community growth, social media engagement, booking private clients, and selling yoga programs. Let's connect: www.megsangimino.com Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/YogaBusinessStrategy Instagram: www.instagram.com/@meg_sangimino
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Yoga teacher...you are needed now more than ever, and YOU have a unique voice, offering and message that needs to be shared with the world. This podcast is designed to help you thrive doing what you love most - teaching yoga. In each episode we’ll dive into honest conversations on the business of yoga, challenges we face in this industry, technical teaching skills and tips, self-care, inclusivity and diversity, confidence building and SO much more!
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Conscious Parenting with Bryana Kappadakunnel
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Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of parenting is the work we do on ourselves. It involves reflecting on our own childhood experiences and understanding how they shape our view of parenthood today. It also requires taking emotional accountability- managing our reactions and behaviors instead of blaming others or projecting our issues onto them…
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Why Your Baby May Benefit From Pediatric Physical Therapy with Dr. Emily Schlicht, PT, DPT
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When today’s guest reached out to me about bringing a pediatric physical therapy conversation to the table, I was all in. Apart from my well-known love for all things anatomy and my own experience with PT, I was really curious how it even works with newborns and babies! For this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I am joined by Dr. Emily Schlict. Em…
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Parenting a Child with Special Needs and Disabilities with Susanna Peace Lovell
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Having a child with special needs can be both an isolating and challenging experience, but it also offers endless opportunities for learning, acceptance, and education. There are many different kinds of special needs, but today we're focusing on the “unseen” disabilities of neurodiverse children and the unique experiences of their parents. Joining …
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Birth Story: Induction and Trust with Yali Szulanski
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Today, we're diving into a community birth story that’s far more than just a tale of delivery. Ready for some intriguing details? My guest recently welcomed her third baby. She’s been a dedicated student at PYC for nine years, and she’s been featured on the YBB podcast three times, sharing insights from all three of her births. But there’s even mor…
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Understanding Tongue Tie with Stephanie Heintzeler
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Today we are speaking on a hot topic: tongue tie. The reason tongue tie is a hot topic is because it has been a controversial subject for a while now! Naturally, I wanted to understand why- which brought us to the guest and interview you’ll hear today. To have this conversation with me on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Stephanie Heintzeler. Stephani…
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How to Thrive in Matrescence with Emese Parker, NP
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Matrescence, A.K.A. becoming a mother/parent, is a developmental milestone that brings forth a major identity shift within us. Every parent’s personal definition of this milestone will be wildly different, and each journey will look a myriad of different ways, but a universal perspective we can adopt about matrescence is that it can be an opportuni…
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What You Need to Know About Cholestasis of Pregnancy! With Donna Benavides
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If you’re looking at the title of this episode thinking, “I’ve never heard of cholestasis”… you’re not alone! That being said, it’s important to know about as it can occur in 1-2 in every 1,000 pregnancies. So let’s talk about cholestasis in pregnancy- the symptoms, the treatment, how it is diagnosed, and how one can deal with this in pregnancy. To…
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Birth Story: Premature and Quite the Wild Ride with Renata DiBiase
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Today, we have a community birth story that will literally take you on a wild ride. In just one short but juicy hour, you’ll find an illustration of pregnancy over 40, preparation for birth from a yoga teacher perspective, and multiple twists and turns in a birth story. Today’s Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have with me Renata DiBiase. Renata is a book de…
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[REVISIT] Safer Than You Think: Pregnancy After 35 with Dr. Nicole Rankins OB/GYN
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Did you know that the number of babies born to first time parents in the US who are over 35 has been steadily increasing? I see countless parents in the PYC community (including myself) have their first child over 35. So why have we heard that it’s difficult and more dangerous to conceive after 35? What happens (or doesn’t happen) at 35 to the body…
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Why We Want to Control Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood with Dr. Britta Bushnell
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Today, we’re delving into a universal experience: the challenge of control. Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to let things organically happen? Or questioned what it is that’s behind the desire to control in the first place? As much as it would be fabulous to control everything, it simply isn’t possible. And, you guessed it; this rings e…
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It’s no secret that getting good sleep is vital in living a healthy life. However, sleep becomes crucial in the fourth trimester- the newborn phase! When baby and you develop healthy sleep patterns, it benefits the whole family. But I know what you’re thinking: “Easier said than done.” Well, to have this conversation with me today on Yoga| Birth| B…
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Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, and A Beautiful Ending with Alicia Krakauer
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One of the best things about founding and developing Prenatal Yoga Center has been getting the chance to foster and grow our perinatal community. Throughout the months during (and after) their pregnancy, our students and staff get to know each other through rich dialogue where we work through things that come up, connect on shared experiences, and …
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The Body Ready Method and How It Can Help Your Birth! with Taylor Lee Bello
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Have you ever thought about the importance of having your body internally balanced for labor and birth? Today we discuss The Body Ready Method and how it can assist you in your birth, because let’s be honest: so much of a functional birth is the work we do ahead of time! On today’s episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies I’m speaking with Taylor Lee Bello, …
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How to Avoid a Traumatic Birth with Dr. Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN
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Today we’re talking about how to overcome, and avoid, traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest for this conversation, Rebecca, shared with me a statistic that blew my mind: 35-45% of people report having a traumatic birth… An absolutely enormous number! Throughout our conversation, Rebecca shares some key factors that play a role resulting in tra…
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Healing Diastasis Recti with Anna Hammond, DPT
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Today I am so excited for you to hear this conversation on one of my favorite subjects: diastasis recti. This is a conversation I especially wanted to have because I love learning and teaching about diastasis and the pelvic floor! We talk about what diastasis is, the misconceptions, how to heal, and what we can do to strengthen the linea alba. Anna…
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Birth Story: A Beautiful Birth and a Challenging Postpartum with Courtney Vasserman
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Today we have a beautiful community birth story from Prenatal Yoga Center graduate, Courtney Vasserman! I personally loved this story and think it will be inspiring, relatable, and encouraging for our community to listen to. Courtney takes us through how she prepared for birth, including the methodology and tools she found incredibly impactful from…
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Understanding Your Newborn Baby with Dr. Wendy Hunter
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Have you thought about what happens right after baby is born? Today we dive into what to expect following baby’s birth and how to navigate the first 12 weeks of life. We discuss many topics including umbilical cord care, circumcision care and even how to bathe your baby. We also dive into the subject of feeding and what to anticipate the first week…
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How Gut Health Affects Your Pregnancy and Baby! with Bridgitte Mallinson
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You may be more aware of what you are eating during pregnancy, however, have you considered how nutrition may affect your birth and postpartum? In today’s discussion we explore gut health and how your body works during the prenatal and postnatal phase. We look at gut issues and the treatment for these issues. We also dive into a conversation around…
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The 3 Most Common Conflicts that Arise Between Mom Friends and How to Solve Them
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Do you find it harder to create friendships as an adult? Today we talk about friendships and how they can be difficult to navigate, especially during parenthood. Our guest discusses common conflicts that arise between parents as well as ways to better maintain these connections. If you are a parent or an expectant parent, this conversation will she…
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Why You Should Pay Attention to Endocrine Disruptors with Sarah Thompson
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Have you considered how your endocrine system might affect your fertility or pregnancy? Today we dive into the topic of endocrine disruptors and how they may adversely affect your system. Although these endocrine disruptors are everywhere in our environment, the good news is there are ways to limit your exposure. Our guest today shares practical ti…
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Why to Reconsider Midwifery Care with Casey Selzer, CNM
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Have you considered using midwifery care for your birth? Perhaps you have questions about what a midwife does or how they differ from a traditional OBGYN. Today we are going to talk all about midwives. I think midwives are fantastic, they hold a special place in my heart because my own births were attended by a midwife. In this conversation we will…
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Birth Story: Preparing and Training for Birth! with Katie Lohiya
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We’re back with my favorite type of podcast episode, a birth story! We’ve been able to create an amazing community of students here at PYC. I see many of these students twice, sometimes three time a week. I get to know them, hear their stories, listen to their concerns and I am able to share with them what I’ve learned. Today we have Katie Lohiya, …
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Kegels and Your Pelvic Floor with Kara Mortifoglio PT, DPT, WCS
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How does the health of the pelvic floor impact birth? It is so important to have a healthy pelvic floor in order to have a functional birth and a healthy body. This is one of my favorite topics! If you’ve been a listener of Yoga| Birth| Babies, you know that anytime I have an opportunity to talk about the pelvic floor, I will bring an expert on to …
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Strength Training for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Nicole Scheitlin
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Should you do strength training while pregnant? Today we will talk about strength training for pregnancy, birth and beyond. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because I believe that strength training can help prepare your body for birth, help you be more comfortable during pregnancy, and help you rehab postpartum. In this conversatio…
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What is Sensory Play and Why Does Your Baby Need it? with Allie Ticktin MA, OTD, OTR/L
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Parents are you thinking about your child’s growth and development and how to help them hit their milestones? Our guest today is an occupational therapist who focuses on sensory play for babies. In this discussion she talks about why sensory play is important for your baby and how you can integrate it into your daily activities. She reviews the dif…
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