Best Amy Kiefer Krystle Howald Podcasts (2024)

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61. What's the Deal With Macros and Should I Be Counting Them With @mindinmymacros 42:56

8d ago42:56

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Social media seems to be flooded with the new fad diet of “counting macros”...or is it a fad? And is it even a diet? Dani Patton, nutritionist, macro coach, and face of Mindin’ My Macros on Instagram, is on the podcast today to discuss this phenomenon. Dani wants all of you to know that macros are a tool, not a restricting fad diet, used to help yo…

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60. Feeding Your Baby With Confidence With @goodbabylactation 36:56

22d ago36:56

36:56

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of our lives. We prepare months in advance for the baby's arrival. We take labor and delivery classes, parenting classes, and read all the books…but do we prepare enough for how we are going to feed our baby? Jessica McKee, a seasoned NICU RN, mom, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultan…

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59. Empowering Your Hormone Health with @yourhormonebalance 55:20

1M ago55:20

55:20

Today we are hosting our first mother/daughter duo! Candace Burch is a Hormone Health Educator with over 30 years of experience and her daughter, Jess Suchan, is a board certified Holistic Health Coach. Together, they educate and coach women on how to holistically support their bodies through healthy hormone practices. During our discussion, Candac…

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58. Maintaining Your Identity in Motherhood With @experiencemotherhood 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

Elisabeth Emmerich is the mom to three boys, a play therapist, a licensed registered therapist in the state of Minnesota, and hosts her own podcast; Experience Motherhood. Today, Elisabeth is talking with us about the importance of embracing your individuality in motherhood and finding what matters most to you. We both share personal experiences of…

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57. What Your Enneagram Number Might be Telling You About Your Workout Habits @enneagramashton 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

We are so excited to have Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober from @enneagramashton on the show today. Ashton is the mom of two and the author of The Enneagram Made Simple: A No-Nonsense Guide to Using the Enneagram for Growth and Awareness. She is passionate about helping people understand their enneagram type and themselves better. Knowing your enneagram type …

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56. The Power Your Breath Has to Heal Your Body 45:07

3M ago45:07

45:07

What if someone told you they have one thing that can reduce your stress, increase your energy, and enhance your mental clarity? You would do it, right?! Well, what if we told you it’s something you do everyday and don’t even realize - but you might not be doing it correctly.? It’s breath. In today’s episode I, Krystle, walk you through all of the …

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55. Why You Might Benefit from a Postpartum Doula with @physiodoula 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

We get to learn from Dr. Tasha D of @physiodoula today. She has her doctorate in physical therapy and is a birth and postpartum doula. Dr. Tasha is passionate about providing holistic care for women throughout the entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. Bringing a baby home from the hospital for the first time can be an overwhelming experi…

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54. You're Not an Angry Mom, You Just Need Support with @psychedmommy 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

Mom rage. Is this something you’ve ever experienced? Today, I (Amy) get behind the mic with Dr. Ashurina Ream, the woman behind the well known Instagram @psychedmommy. We discuss both our personal experiences and clinical expertise with having these feelings. Dr. Ashurina is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified in perinatal mental health.…

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53. Let's Talk About Sex With Dr. Emily Jamea 34:28

4M ago34:28

34:28

Dr. Emily Jamea is a sex therapist and an expert on love & relationships. She is also the author of the upcoming book - Anatomy of Desire and hosts her own podcast, Love & Libido. Emily is also a mom which was really important to us when we were looking for someone who understands what our bodies go through as we experience pregnancy + postpartum a…

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52. Navigating an Unplanned Diagnosis + NICU Stay with Shanna Hutcheson 46:54

5M ago46:54

46:54

Shanna from @wellnessforthewin on Instagram is on the show today. She is a dietitian, an Expecting and Empowered ambassador, and a mom to two beautiful boys. Shanna is going through an incredibly tough situation after the birth of her second son, Levi. He had an unexpected stay in the NICU and we hope that by sharing Shanna’s story we are able to h…

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51. Myths + Facts About Diastasis Recti (DR): Healing Your Belly After Baby 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

Diastasis recti (also known as DR) affects ⅔ of women during pregnancy and continues into postpartum for most women. The separation of your abs as a result of pregnancy and/or postpartum can be really frustrating and cause women to feel self-conscious. In this episode we are talking all about what diastasis recti is, how to know if you have it, and…

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50. @drnicolerankins OBGYN On Being Your Best Birthing Advocate 38:52

5M ago38:52

38:52

We are excited to have our first OB/GYN on the show today, Dr. Nicole Rankins! She is a board certified practicing OB/GYN, a wife, a mom of two, host of The All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, and has been serving pregnant women for over 20 years. Dr. Nicole explains to us the difference between an OB/GYN and a Midwife. She also talks about how we…

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49. Overcoming Fitness Roadblocks for Type A’s + Type B’s with Abby Green 27:03

6M ago27:03

27:03

Today I’m (Amy) in the studio with Abby Green. You may recognize her voice from episode 21 where she talked all about her experience with prolapse. It was a very vulnerable conversation so if this is something you’re experiencing, you’ll definitely want to go back and listen to that episode. Abby is also one of our Expecting and Empowered running c…

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48. Navigating Sick Season With @resilientrascals 37:35

6M ago37:35

37:35

We have Dr. Anjuli Gans from @resilientrascals on the show today. Her goal over there is to serve as a resource for parents to bridge the gap between your instincts and professional medical advice. She’s not only a pediatrician but she’s a mom as well. Have you ever felt like your kid is sick all the time? Dr. Anjuli goes over how many illnesses ar…

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47. How To Prep Your Pelvic Floor For Labor + Delivery 23:48

7M ago23:48

23:48

It’s Krystle here and today we are talking about your pelvic floor! I’ve heard it both in the clinic and inside the Expecting and Empowered community that women are told to just do kegels to prepare for labor and delivery. And, oh boy, could that be farther than the truth. Today I am going to help you improve your labor experience by strengthening …

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46. What REALLY Happens During Labor With Mommy Labor Nurse 49:40

7M ago49:40

49:40

Today we have a special surprise for you. We have Liesel Teen on the show! She is a registered labor and delivery nurse and the face behind the very popular account @mommy.labornurse on Instagram. She has two kids herself and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to helping people prepare for labor and delivery. Her goal is to empower women and gi…

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45. Everything You Need to Know About Preventing Tearing During Labor 30:24

8M ago30:24

30:24

A common fear that a lot of women have when they are going into labor is tearing. Especially if it’s your first time. We want to address this fear in this episode. We cover what you can do in pregnancy to prepare, how to protect your perineum during labor, and what to do if you do end up tearing. Krystle explains what tearing actually is and what t…

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44. Battling Perfectionism + Navigating Working Motherhood with @momwell 48:01

8M ago48:01

48:01

Maternal mental health is what our guest Erica Djossa specializes in. She is a registered psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. Erica is the founder of Momwell - a mom centered virtual therapy service for every stage of motherhood. In this episode we discuss why we often have unattainable goals in motherhood and Erica explains how we ar…

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43. How to Support Your TTC Journey Through Nutrition with @ttc.nutritionist 39:26

9M ago39:26

39:26

Can nutrition really have an impact when you are trying to conceive? Yes, it absolutely can! Today we are talking with Sophia from @ttc.nutritionist about the nuts and bolts of how what we put into our bodies plays a role in getting pregnant. Sophia is a registered dietitian who focuses on optimizing your progesterone levels during pregnancy, helpi…

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42. Why Everyone Should See A Women's Health PT 39:16

9M ago39:16

39:16

Today we have Sarah Rubatt, a women’s health physical therapist at the Empower Movement clinic, on the show. Sarah has been a physical therapist for nine years and she specializes in the rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions of the spine and upper & lower extremities as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation in prenatal and postnatal moms. Sarah is …

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41. Optimizing Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Corina Dunlap 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

If you’ve ever thought to yourself that feeling sluggish is just how it is now, then this episode is for you. Dr. Corina Dunlap, licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal researcher, talks with us today about how regulating your hormonal health can pay off in dividends. Dr. Corina is a mom of two and she is on a mission to help women live their he…

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40. Simplifying Your Mom Life with @katyjoywells 45:41

10M ago45:41

45:41

I have the pleasure of talking with Katy Joy Wells on the podcast today. She is a declutter expert and is all about giving sustainable tips to live clutter free, even with kids. Katy explains how she got coined with the nickname “Your Declutter Bestie”, whether or not her clients tend to say the clutter gets worse once they become moms, and what th…

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39. Mantras and Mindsets for Labor + Delivery 22:57

11M ago22:57

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If you’re heading into labor for the first time, you are heading into the unknown. With this experience we can feel a wide range of emotions including everything from fear to excitement. As a mom of three, nurse, doula, and co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, it is my goal to help you move toward acceptance and preparation versus avoidance when …

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38. Pain Management Strategies For Labor With Birth Doula Elizabeth Joy 42:51

11M ago42:51

42:51

Liz Sandoz, a practicing doula, is on the podcast this week! She is a mom of two with a third on the way and has her own podcast; Morning Chava. Liz talks with us about why she loves births so much and why she is passionate about being a part of the birthing experience. The role of a doula can be confusing to some. Liz explains what a doula does in…

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37. Your Burning Questions About Exercising In Pregnancy Answered 28:48

12M ago28:48

28:48

Exercise in pregnancy - let’s talk about it! It can be confusing. What is okay to do and what shouldn’t I do? This is the whole reason why we started Expecting and Empowered in the first place. The goal of today’s episode is to take the guesswork out of pregnancy exercise. I’m here with my sister, and co-founder, Krystle. She’s a physical therapist…

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36. Fueling Your Body and Creating a Positive Relationship With Food 40:34

12M ago40:34

40:34

We have Sammie Gollup of @anti.diet.mama on the podcast today. She is a mom of two, a registered dietitian, and her mission is to help people have a better quality of life by improving their nutrition and their relationship with food. A lot of women are actually undereating and might not even know it. Sammie explains why this is hard on our bodies …

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35. Krystle Howald's Second and Third C-section Birth + Recovery 23:10

1y ago23:10

23:10

Krystle is back on the podcast today and we are covering her experience with her second and third C-sections. Krystle shares how her goal with her second birth was to have a VBAC and gets honest about how she felt pressured into having a C-section instead. She shares what tools have helped her the most in dealing with this birth trauma. We ask Krys…

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34. Integrative Health And The Small Things You Can Do To Improve Your Well-being @kate.eskuri 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

This week’s guest is Kate Eskuri; a mom, fellow Midwesterner, and registered nurse with her doctorate in integrative and holistic health. Kate has a really approachable way of talking about health and wellness including inside motherhood. She speaks on how to slow down and how we can implement a more clean lifestyle into our homes. You might be won…

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33. Navigating Parenthood From the Non-Birth Partner Perspective with Eli Weinstein, LCWS 53:47

1y ago53:47

53:47

We are bringing you the non-birth partner’s perspective today. Eli Weinstein is a licensed clinical social worker therapist of The Dude Therapist podcast. He works with couples and specializes in anxiety, relationships and parenting. He’s a husband and a father of two and is really open on Instagram about the mental struggles that Dad faces. Eli co…

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32. Amy Kiefer's Unmedicated Birth Of Baby #3 31:52

1y ago31:52

31:52

It’s Amy here and I am really excited for today’s episode because I will be telling the story of our third son’s birth. If you are looking for other birth stories, be sure to check out episodes #3 and #15. This birth has such a special place in my heart. It was challenging but doable, hard but beautiful all at the same time. I share how my husband …

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31. Maintaining Your Sense of Self with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 48:59

1y ago48:59

48:59

Today we are talking to Dr. Morgan Cutlip who is a wife, mom of two, has a PhD in psychology, and is passionate about helping moms understand their relationships with themselves and their partners. We all know that once we become moms our identities shift both personally and professionally. Dr. Morgan shares what that transition has been like for h…

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30. Strength Training Or Cardio - What's Right For Me? 26:23

1y ago26:23

26:23

It’s Amy here this week and I’m educating you on one of my favorite topics which is the difference between lifting weights and cardio. They both have their place but today we are diving into what the science says is best for us. The reason we are really passionate about this subject is that there are a lot of misconceptions about lifting weights. T…

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29. Must Know Skin + Hair Care For Pregnancy and Postpartum With Dr. Fatima From @dermy_doctor 59:41

1y ago59:41

59:41

With so many skin and hair products on the market it is hard to determine which ones are best, and safest, during pregnancy and postpartum. Today we have the lovely Dr. Fatima Fahs who is a board certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology on the show to help us demystify all of the misinformation out there on all th…

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28. What Actually Happens After A Hospital Birth With @mackenzie.on.motherhood 44:16

1y ago44:16

44:16

This is part two of our series with Postpartum and Labor + Delivery nurse, Mackenzie from @mackenzie.on.motherhood. If you haven’t listened to episode 27 yet, we highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode as well. Today we are talking all about your hospital day after birth - what you can expect, things people don’t always talk about a…

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27. What a Labor + Delivery Nurse Wants You To Know About Labor With @mackenzie.on.motherhood 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

54:26

This week we are featuring part one of a two part series with Mackenzie from @mackenzie.on.motherhood on Instagram and TikTok. She is a labor and delivery nurse as well as a postpartum nurse. She is in our home state of Wisconsin and we absolutely love supporting fellow Midwesterners. Today we are talking all about labor and delivery. Mackenzie ans…

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26. How to Build Sustainable, Healthy Habits As a Busy Mom 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

30:46

One thing that we are really passionate about here at Expecting and Empowered are daily habits. We just finished our first accountability challenge of 2023 and we got so much positive feedback from our community that we had to make this idea of healthy, sustainable habits into a podcast episode. Krystle and I both love the book Atomic Habits by Jam…

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25. Dr. Alice On Healing Your Birth Trauma 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

35:20

Today we sit down with Dr. Alice Pickering who is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist. She owns her own private practice and has an incredible Instagram account where she shares resources for women and mothers that are going through different phases of their lives. Dr. Alice explains how she got started in psyc…

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24. Understanding the Stages of Labor and How to Work With Our Bodies 45:32

1+ y ago45:32

45:32

Today we are talking to you about how you can prepare for your upcoming labor and delivery. We cover everything from the different stages of labor and what to expect in each one, to optimal laboring positions whether you choose to get an epidural or not. We touch on the emotional side of things including who is going to provide you with support dur…

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23. Larissa from @steadyparents on Managing Overstimulation During the Little People Years 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

34:18

Today, we are so lucky to sit down with Larissa Geleris from @steadyparents. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in helping parents to regulate their senses and emotions to nourish their relationships with their children. Larissa shares how she focuses on getting parents what they need so that they can show up in a way that they are pr…

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22. 4 Tips for Getting Your Workout In During the Busy Little People Years 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

17:48

It’s Amy here and this week we’ve got a mini episode for you. We put together our tangible, best tips for getting your workouts in because we know it’s incredibly hard to do when you have a bunch of little people that depend on you. We've been in the trenches of motherhood where you don’t feel like you have a spare moment let alone 45 minutes for a…

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21. Abby Green's Experience with Prolapse 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

39:49

This week’s guest might sound familiar to you if you’ve taken any of our runs inside our app. We have Abby Green with us today to talk about her experience with prolapse. Abby is an amazing member of the Expecting and Empowered team and community. She's a mom to three kids. And she's Amy’s co-host on the HERself and Pursuing HER Purpose podcasts. W…

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20. Dr. Angel Montfort on Perinatal Mental Health + Anxiety 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

42:36

It’s Amy here and today I am honored to have my friend, Dr. Angel Monfort on as a guest. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified in perinatal mental health. Dr. Angel helps women navigate the challenging years of motherhood through The Center of Maternal Mental Health and she is a mom of four. Dr. Angel shares the things she had anxie…

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19. Lacey Yasick's Positive, Pitocin Free Induction 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

It’s Amy here today with a really fun episode for you, because you’ll get to hear the birth story of one of our employees at Expecting and Empowered, Lacey Yasick who shares how her third child recently came into the world! I had the absolute honor of being there as Lacey’s doula for that magical moment where she met her third baby for the very fir…

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18. Amber Latsch, CNM on Why You Might Want a Midwife 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

It’s Amy here, and I’m so excited to sit down in person with Amber Latsch, who is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Amber works right here in Madison, Wisconsin and we got to know her as a part of the midwife team for one of our employees, Lacey. In this episode, Amber sh…

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17. Urinary Incontinence Doesn’t Have to Be a “Normal” Part of Motherhood 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that we know more women need to hear about, and that is urinary incontinence. Even today, we hear a lot of different comments, thoughts, and experiences on this topic. No matter what you’ve heard, you may be surprised at how quickly urinary incontinence can improve! We know that this can be frustrating, bu…

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16. Preparing Your Body and Mind for Labor + Delivery 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

We get asked often in our community about preparing for labor and delivery, which is why we are focusing on this topic today. We want to provide moms listening with tangible tips, so that you can set yourself up for success. We hear from people that are really excited about the labor and delivery experience, others that are terrified, and everythin…

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15. Amy Kiefer's Second Birth Story: A Swift Bedside Delivery 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

27:43

It’s Amy here, and today I am sharing the story of my second son’s birth. His name is Trey Daniel, and I will say that out of my three births, this one was my favourite labor and delivery experience (and you’ll hear why that is)! In this episode, I reveal some of the important discussions that I knew I had to have with my OBGYN, the way that I prep…

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14. Dr. Cassidy On Navigating Your Mental Health From Trying to Conceive Through the Postpartum Period 45:34

2y ago45:34

45:34

A huge part of this podcast is about helping women be more prepared for postpartum, and we’re so excited to bring you this conversation with Doctor Cassidy, LMFT, where she shares her expert tips and advice for how we can better equip moms, from the beginning! In this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Cassidy’s fertility journey advice, the way to set bound…

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13. Jacquelyn Brennan on Empowering Your Core After Baby 41:02

2y ago41:02

41:02

We’re so excited to sit down with our dear friend Jacquelyn Brennan today to talk about all things core after baby! Jacquelyn is the owner of Pilates + Coffee in Chicago, Illinois, and a certified personal trainer and perinatal corrective exercise specialist. In this episode, she shares the ways that the body changes when you’re pregnant and how th…

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12. Everything You Need to Know the First Two Weeks After a C-Section 33:14

2y ago33:14

33:14

In the last episode, we revealed everything that you need to know the first two weeks after a vaginal birth, and today we’re sharing what you need to know the first two weeks after a C-Section. One-third of babies in the United States are delivered this way, yet by hearing from you, we feel that there is still a gap in the information that women ne…

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