Best Pregnancy Bodywork Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 92 : Fascia + Bodywork As A Spiritual Practice With Mara Featherstone 56:53

2M ago56:53

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In this episode we explore : • What is fascia? What is bodywork? • How can each be an avenue to know the self and heal trauma? • Personal ways that Mara & Chantelle have both been positively influenced by body work and therapeutic touch • Working with physical and emotional pain as a way to welcome home and love the self • Helpful tips and practice…

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91 : All About Touch & Play With Marie Murry 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

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Tune into this weeks episode to talk about Touch & Play : An international relational retreat with over 15 years of experience in creating safer spaces for taking risks, discovering oneself, and expanding. Touch & Play "create(s) experiences in which you can connect with your authenticity through your body, emotions, and sensations." Murry is the l…

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90 : Growing Into Love With Community, Self, And Family with Christopher Collins 57:33

3M ago57:33

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Join us in loving conversations exploring : How our childhood development ushered us into a life based in deep spiritial exploration Devotion to embodiment, justice, peace, and self-inquiry Each of our unique ways of nurturing community. What is community? Who is community? What is my role? What romantic love is, isn't, and how we recognize meaning…

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S03: Ep25 Thank You for the Stories, Claire's Final Episode as the Host of the Mother Love Podcast 54:51

4M ago54:51

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Join us as we share a bittersweet episode as we wrap up this season of Mother Love and say farewell to our dear friend and host, Claire. Claire shares with us her experience of crafting and hosting the Mother Love podcast over the past three seasons. As we bid adieu to Claire, let's fill the digital airwaves with gratitude for her dedication, warmt…

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Episode Rewind S02:Ep16 Healing Through Story with Mom, Therapist, Writer and Cult Survivor Stephanie Hackman 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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In this episode, Stephanie Hackman, LCPC, joins us to share her experiences and how they've made her the mom she is today. She is both present and attuned, not only to the needs of her family and those she works with, but also to her own needs. Stephanie's stories describe what it was like for her to suffer in silence during the time she and her fa…

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89 : Plant Medicine, Reclaiming Indigeneity, and Being Latina in the USA with J Rivera 1:04:48

4M ago1:04:48

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Join us in loving conversations exploring : How we chose to respect plant medicine and honor the indigienous traditions Reclaiming our latin roots as first-generation & second-generation Americans What it means to play a role in community care Lessons we have learned from walking the plant medicine path Decolonization in the plant medicine communit…

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Episode Rewind S02:Ep08 Resourcing, Regulation and Repair for Parents and Caregivers with Bodyworker and Somatic Experiencing Therapist, Prairie Wolfe 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

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Prairie Wolfe is passionate about healing, and, in this episode, it shows. Anytime an experienced therapist can speak about their own personal challenges in mothering and caregiving and offer tips, tools, and wisdom to help other parents overcome their struggles, we're all in. During our conversation, Prairie helps listeners understand their nervou…

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Episode Rewind S02Ep07 Kind and Clear Boundaries: Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick 53:52

5M ago53:52

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Even though Flora McCormick spent years studying child developmental and psychology and ultimately became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, her early years of parenting were very challenging. She remembers feeling frustrated and disoriented, and this business of mothering felt, well, unsustainable. So, she set out to find new tools, ones …

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88 : Voice, Womb, And Pregnancy Loss With Jessica Olson AKA Songbird 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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Join us in loving conversations exploring : • The voice and womb connection • Going from singing to preform to singing to tap into something greater • Learning to use our voice and tell our stories as women • Lessons on how we have personally developed a relationship with our pelvis, voice, sexuality, and all things related. • What our personal exp…

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S3:Ep24 When Extra Preparation and an Abundance of Resources still leave room for Challenges in Motherhood, What really Helps with Cass Weber 1:23:57

5M ago1:23:57

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When preparation only takes you part of the way, support and a good care team can make all the difference. Cass Weber, a mom of 2, and an active member of the Butte community, describes how support and a good care team can make all the difference when things do not go as expected. Her resilient and positive attitude is refreshing and she has very u…

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Season 3: Ep 23 Domestic Abuse Survivor and Life Coach Lisa Croke on Moving from Surviving to Thriving 1:41:56

5M ago1:41:56

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In this episode Lisa shares her survival story and teaches us about the subtle and overt forms of domestic abuse and interpersonal violence. There are multiple ways this can manifest (lovebombing, gaslighting, sexual violence, physical violence, emotional abuse, reproductive control, financial control, stalking) and many victims have difficulty rec…

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Season 3: Ep 22 Domestic and Interpersonal Violence: Help is a phone call away w/ The Friendship Center's Jaime Gabrielli & Gina Boesdorfer 1:34:09

5M ago1:34:09

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This episode on domestic and interpersonal violence is so rich and helpful. We are joined by Jaime Gabrielli and Gina Boesdorfer, two incredible women who are passionate about bringing hope to those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. They take turns eloquently explaining the many different forms of abuse, debunking myths …

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Season 3: Ep 21 Hamburger Nipples & Victory Snuggles w/ Sarah Crowley IBCLC 1:09:33

6M ago1:09:33

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In this episode, we hear from Sarah Crowley, IBCLC and owner of Wee Bumble, a home visiting lactation consulting business in Helena, MT. Not only is Sarah an absolute expert in breastfeeding, she is also one of the most kind and compassionate humans we've ever met. We talk about her crash course introduction to breastfeeding after the birth of her …

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Season 3: Ep 20 The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis with Rachael Watters 1:40:12

6M ago1:40:12

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In this episode, Rachael Watters, postpartum psychosis survivor and mother of four joins us to talk about her frightening and healing journey through severe mental illness as a new mom. Many factors contributed to Rachael's experience and as her children have grown and she has continued to heal and recover, she has become a passionate advocate and …

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Season 3: Ep 19 Longitudinal Continuity of Care and Building Trust Over Time with Family Physician Dr. Sam Greenberg 59:17

6M ago59:17

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In this episode we get to hear from Dr. Sam Greenberg, a Family Physician practicing in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Greenberg (or Sam for short) specializes in Obstetrics, Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Health, and Adolescent Medicine. As you'll hear in this episode, Sam is passionate about providing patient-centered care and strongly believes in …

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Season 3: Ep 18 Apert Syndrome & Raising "Neurospicy" Kids with Ashley Watson 1:46:32

6M ago1:46:32

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In this episode, Ashley Watson shares her family's journey to wholeness. When Ashley's son, Jase, was unexpectedly born with a rare craniofacial condition called called Apert Syndrome, she was stunned and so were the doctors. From that moment on, they spent 6 weeks in the NICU, were life-flighted from Missoula to Seattle where Jase would undergo hi…

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Season 3: Ep 17 Let Us Come To You- Nurse Family Partnership's RN Case Manager Marisa Johnson on the Power of Home Visiting Programs 1:10:08

7M ago1:10:08

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Public Health Department RN Case Manager Marisa Johnson joins us to talk about what she's learned in working with families as a home visiting nurse. We get to hear about her own journey as a single mom and some of the obstacles she had to learn to overcome when it came to accepting help in order to heal, grow and build a beautiful life for her and …

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S3: Ep 16 "Every Drop Counts" The Nuanced World of Breastfeeding with Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LISCW, IBCLC 1:18:36

7M ago1:18:36

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Amy Stiffarm joins Claire for another conversation with Camie Goldhammer, who also happens to be one of our most celebrated #sheros at HMHB. This time, we focus on the topic of feeding choices and how important it is for families to be able to make informed decisions when it comes to feeding their babies. Which means they need adequate information …

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S3:Ep15 Raising the Bar in Caring for Families: Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LISCW, IBCLC & Founder of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services 1:26:21

7M ago1:26:21

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In this lively discussion Camie happily teaches about so many things she's come to know in caring for families over the past 20 years. Her most powerful tricks of the trade are not complicated- building trust and connection, being fully present in every interaction, empowering families and birthgivers to trust themselves and honor their needs and d…

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S3:Ep14 Erika's Story: Preeclampsia, Breastfeeding Challenges and Italian Subs 1:53:31

7M ago1:53:31

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In this episode, we get to meet Erika Menning, part-time, hair stylist, full-time mom and natural comedian. This conversation covers so many things, from unexpected body image comments during pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety to preeclampsia and the significance of post-birth giving rewards, like Italian subs. We talk about mom guilt,…

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S3:Ep13 Perinatal Mental Health Expert Diana Barnes on Justice, Advocacy & Healing 55:22

8M ago55:22

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After struggling with severe Postpartum Depression following the birth of her daughter, Diana sought medical treatment but because this was in the early 90's, no one really knew what to do. Three long years later, she was given an accurate diagnosis, began the road to recovery, and has dedicated her career to helping women navigate similar terrain.…

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S3:Ep12 Ashley's Story: How Acceptance Allows for Presence 1:19:50

8M ago1:19:50

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In this episode, we meet Ashley Fish, a first grade teacher, wife, and mother of two. Ashley's road to motherhood took some unexpected turns as her first, Barrett, came early and, after just a few days at home, the family was transported to Missoula to the pediatric ICU to monitor and address respitory challenges. He recovered well but Ashley was l…

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S3:Ep11 John's Story: Giving Back and Balancing Love & Discipline with John Morrison 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

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John Morrison, an attorney, former Montana State Auditor/Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, and long-time friend of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, joined us to speak about a donation he facilitated and helped award to HMHB this past summer. The generous contribution resulted from a settlement in a legal case John filed and won on behalf of…

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40. Empowered Birth Planning Tips: Expert Insights with Hays The Doula 54:06

8M ago54:06

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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes On this episode of The Resource Doula, I chat with Hays about their work as a doula, photographer, and advocate for informed choice. And how they help clients feel more empowered and informed so they can have the birth and postpartum experience that leaves them feeling capable and proud. Hays also talks about how …

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S3:Ep10 Compassionate Psychiatry w/Dana Hillyer, Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist 1:25:17

9M ago1:25:17

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This episode captures a conversation between Dana Hillyer, PMHCNS and Claire, who, this time, plays podcast host and patient/case study. Dana approaches her work with exceptional warmth and kindness and is committed to continued growth and self-reflection. When it comes to helping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), she is a pro. Dan…

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S3:Ep9 NAI Series: Sweetgrass in the Psych Unit w/Chelsea Bellon 1:27:28

9M ago1:27:28

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In this final episode of our Native American Initiative Series, we welcome to the show, Chelsea Bellon, a mom of three and the Health Equity Community Engagement Specialist at the Western Montana Area Education Center. Chelsea offers her wisdom and insight to help identify and raise awareness of the racism that exists in education and academia as w…

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S3:Ep8 NAI Series: Cultural Inheritance and Toddler Mayhem w/Indigenous Artist Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo 1:05:09

9M ago1:05:09

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Joining us for our 4th episode in our Native American Initiatives Series is the talented Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo. Since mom life is an all day everyday attempt to balance all. the. things., we cover a lot of ground in this convo: sleep struggles, tantrum trials (and how much grace and self-compassion they require), and how art and creative works h…

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S3:Ep7 NAI Series: "Life's Blessings": A Cultural Engagement Day for Nurses w/Margaret Anne Adams & Mary Ellen Lafromboise + Bonus Episode Intro: Decolonizing Thanksgiving w/Amy & Claire! 1:26:48

9M ago1:26:48

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Before jumping into our time with our amazing guests, we wanted to share a conversation between Amy and Claire about Thanksgiving: what we learned in school, what we have needed to unlearn since then, and how we share hard truths with our families on a day that boasts feasting, abundance and gratitude. It's complicated but important and Amy is so g…

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S3:Ep6 NAI Series: The Current State of Indigenous Maternal Health with Dr. Janelle Palacios (Amy guest-hosts!) 1:23:56

10M ago1:23:56

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In this episode, Claire shares the mic with Dr. Amy Stiffarm, HMHB's Native American Initiative's Program Manager, as they interview Dr. Janelle Palacios. The wealth of knowledge and experience that Dr. Palacios brings to her work is indescribable. She is a Nurse Midwife, a highly regarded researcher, an advocate for Indigenous maternal child healt…

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S3:Ep5 Native American Initiative Series with Dr. Amy Stiffarm 58:19

10M ago58:19

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In this episode, Amy and Claire have the chance to sit down and talk about the upcoming series featuring some of the most powerful leaders in indigenous maternal health. Each episode speaks for itself but we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of uplifting and highlighting some of the incredible work that is being done to improve …

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S3:Ep4 At the Water Cooler: #momtalk w/HMHB's Ashley Martin 1:05:30

10M ago1:05:30

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I don't know how many times Ashley and I have walked into the office and opened with the typical "How are you?" only to dive into deep, honest mom to mom conversation that usually leads to laughter, tears and ultimately a deep sigh of relief. This episode is that and I have a lot of faith that the things we talk about and touch on might deliver the…

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S3: Ep3 Annie's Story: Helping our Children Navigate Food Allergies 1:23:30

10M ago1:23:30

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In this episode, Annie Tague and I talk about what it is like to discover and adapt when your kiddo is diagnosed with a food allergy. Her daughter, Sally, has lived with Celiac Disease all of her life and over the past 10 years, Annie has learned a lot about the adjustments and advocacy that is required to keep her family happy and healthy. What do…

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39. A Conversation with Dr. Berlin: Enhancing Birth and Postpartum Through Bodywork, Nervous System Regulation, and Informed Choices 1:07:09

10M ago1:07:09

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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes On today’s podcast, I chat with Dr. Berlin about his work as a bodyworker, advocate for informed choice, and how he helps his clients feel more settled in their nervous systems so they can have the best birth experience and postpartum recovery possible. Resources he mentioned: Documentaries he’s produced: all can …

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S3: Ep2 Miranda's Story: Supporting Youth in Foster Care by Giving Them a Voice 1:12:25

10M ago1:12:25

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Miranda was placed in the Montana's foster care system at the age of 8 and she is a survivor, through and through. In this episode she shares her story which is, as you might guess, pretty emotional. Now that she has an 8-year-old daughter of her own, life looks very different, and she explains that she's had to face most of her parenting challenge…

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S3: Ep1 Christina's Story: Infertility, IVF, & Raising Twins 1:17:00

11M ago1:17:00

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Welcome to the first episode of Mother Love Season 3! This time, we meet Christina Hostetler, whose journey to motherhood was not an easy one, to say the least. She shares how struggling with infertility was emotionally difficult and, at times, super lonely and how she made it through. Then, when she was just about out of hope, TWINS! We get to tal…

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38. From Hustle to Harmony: Navigating Entrepreneurship and Life Balance with Business Coach Kate Gibbs 1:02:15

11M ago1:02:15

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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes Listen to my chat with my business coach Kate Gibbs about what it means to honor your own energy and seasonality of life when it comes to business ownership and entrepreneurial life. We talk about how ditching hustle culture and taking on an entirely new perspective when it comes to the work-life balance can be ju…

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37. Mini Series #3: Favorite Resources for Postpartum 17:10

11M ago17:10

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Send us a Text Message. Postpartum is such a significant time of change, adaptation, and bonding. It can also be a stressful, sleepless, and emotional time. I encourage you, if you're pregnant or hope to be, spend some time thinking through what you want the first 8 weeks postpartum to look like. If you're already postpartum, I would also encourage…

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36. Mini Series #2: Favorite Resources for Pregnancy 21:41

12M ago21:41

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Send us a Text Message. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/ Quick links for everything mentioned in the episode: Lily Nichols Real food for pregnancy: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancy Nine Golden Months by Heng Ou: https://mydo…

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87 : contemplating masculinity and consent with Josh Pouliot 45:43

1y ago45:43

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Join us in loving conversations exploring : Men's and women's circles.. what happens at them and why are they important for the healthy development of our culture? What is a "healthy" man? How does a man develop healthy masculinity? How can we practice consent romantically, sexually, socially? Stories on consent and masculinity that Chan & Josh hav…

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86 : emotional eating & using food to soothe with Paula Yolles 43:25

1y ago43:25

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Join us in loving conversations exploring What is emotional eating? How do you identify when it's happening? Personal stories on how emotional eating has shaped Paula & Chantelle's lives How to create an emotionally and physically healthy relationship to food Practices you can do at home to help heal your relationship to food Connect with Paula : E…

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35. Mini Series #1: Favorite Resources for Preconception 10:16

1y ago10:16

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Send us a Text Message. Part One in a mini series where I go through my top recommended resources for preconception. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Know that everything I recommend I’ve either tested myself or seen to work well in my 9+ years of work with clients. Get access to the living resource list here: https:…

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85 : fortune telling as an ancestral practice & romani traditions with Jezmina Von Thiele 44:53

1y ago44:53

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Join us in loving conversations exploring Fortune telling, tarot, palmistry, and other psychic crafts for ancestral connection / healing and personal knowing History of the Roma people and their trades (you may be know the Romani as "gypsies" but that is felt as a racial slur" How fortune telling and the romani people have evolved through the times…

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84 : safety and integrity in plant medicine work (in the US) with shoval rose 51:44

1y ago51:44

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Join us in loving conversations exploring What to look out for in a medicine carrier.. how to know if you do or don't want to work with someone doing plant medicine ceremonial work (red flags and green flags!) Stories on how Shoval & Chantelle's have experienced "shamanic abuse" in the plant medicine community Stories on integrity, care, and healin…

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34. Lily Nichols on Fueling Fertility: Demystifying Preconception Nutrition with Real Food 1:19:25

1y ago1:19:25

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast I chat with Lily Nichols about preconception nutrition, how the common recommendations are outdated and even potentially harmful, and we take a deeper look at folate and how folic acid supplementation isn’t all it’s chalked up to be. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certifie…

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S02:Ep 32 Motherhood is Big Enough: A little book with a big message- with author Kyriaki Birkeland 1:00:27

1y ago1:00:27

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In this final episode of season 2, Claire has the chance to connect with Kyriaki Birkeland whose work on behalf of moms is almost too long to list. Kyriaki is a podcaster, blogger, mom, actress and, author. She her passion for helping other moms stems from the many trials she faced and overcame as a new mom. Her book, "Motherhood is Big Enough" is …

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83 : somatic therapy for pelvic health & healing s*xual trauma with stephanie brown 50:26

1y ago50:26

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Join us in loving conversations exploring Practical, somatic ways to pursue healing your pelvic Stories on Stephanie & Chantelle's personal pelvic health journey Perspective on ways loving our genitals and pelvic area has not been encouraged within our culture Conversations on how we can reclaim and celebrate our bodies Trigger warning : Conversati…

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33. Dr. Stu Talks Breech, VBAC, Twin Home Birth, and More! 1:26:57

1y ago1:26:57

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Send us a Text Message. Show Notes On this episode of the podcast I chat with Dr. Stu about twin birth, breech vaginal birth, and what the difference is in the care you receive at a hospital versus a midwifery setting. He provides insight from over 40 years in the birth world. This discussion is such an important one, so grab your favorite drink an…

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S02:Ep31 It Takes a Village: Postpartum Resource Group w/Brooke Campbell 1:08:09

1y ago1:08:09

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Single motherhood. Leaving an abusive relationship. Starting over. C-section recovery. Facing fears. Finding hope. And, postpartum mood disorders. All of these led Brooke Campbell to what she now calls her "passion project". As Vice President of the Postpartum Resource Group (PPRG) in Kalispell, Brooke describes the incredible work being done to su…

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S02: Ep30 Unplanned c-sections: how one mom processed loss & reclaimed power w/Anna Baker 54:54

1y ago54:54

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Anna Baker is a powerhouse of a person. It's just her nature. So, when the birth of her first went from a home birth plan to a hospital setting to the OR and resulted in a c-section she felt distraught, disconnected, and utterly disempowered. Anna was, of course, relieved to have a healthy baby but having to spend the first precious hour of motherh…

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82 : concious community (what it is & what it isn't) with emily boucher 40:37

1y ago40:37

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Join us in loving conversations exploring Stories on how Emily & Chantelle have managed to building community around themselves Difficulties + blessings we have each found in finding + building community Perspective on finding friends and community Connect with Chantelle : IG @solunamedicines Visit solunamedicines.com/offerings Email : Chantelle@so…

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