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Reproductive RebelIt Takes Two: Rethinking Fertility Beyond the Female Body with Gabriela RosaIn this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we unravel the deeply ingrained myth that fertility is solely a “female issue.” Host Adrienne Irizarry, a holistic women’s health practitioner, invites you into a real, raw, and informed conversation about why fertility must be seen through a whole-body, whole-couple lens.Together, we explore:The silent epidemic of male-factor infertilityHow sperm health is impacted by stress, environment, and nutritionWhy fertility treatments often overlook the role of the male partnerHow couples can co-regulate, support each other, and reclaim fertility as a team effortRituals, herbs, and practices to support both partners on the...
2025-10-211h 00Reproductive RebelThe Silent Saboteur: Childhood Trauma's Hidden Role in Reproductive Health with Riana MilneWhat if your fertility journey isn’t about what’s wrong with your body — but what your body is trying to protect?In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by trauma-informed coach and relationship expert Riana Milne for a deep dive into how unresolved childhood trauma silently impacts reproductive health. From stress hormone imbalances to subconscious self-protection mechanisms, we explore why the body often holds the score — and how to begin healing it.Together, we break down:The 10 types of childhood trauma and how they show up in adulthoodWhy emotional safety is a key t...
2025-09-1641 minReproductive RebelBeyond the Veil: When the Body Starts Talking Loudly in Perimenopause with LisaBeth LentPerimenopause is often painted as a problem to be fixed, silenced, or medicated away. But what if it’s something more sacred? What if the mood swings, the fatigue, the rage, the sleepless nights—are not signs of something wrong with you, but signs that something wants to rise within you?In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we peel back the veil on perimenopause and listen deeply to what the body is truly trying to say. This is the initiation that no one prepared you for—and the one that just might lead you back to your most p...
2025-09-0939 minReproductive RebelUnplug to Rewire: Natural Tools for Modern Wellness with Isabella YoungWelcome to this episode of the Reproductive Rebel podcast, where we explore the wisdom your body remembers and the rituals that bring you home to yourself.In today’s conversation, we’re diving into natural technologies—ancient, Earth-honoring practices that support optimal health in our modern, overstimulated world. If your hormones feel off, your nervous system is frazzled, or you just feel disconnected from your cycle, this episode is for you.We’ll explore how grounding (earthing) and sun gazing are more than wellness buzzwords—they’re scientifically supported ways to regulate your nervous system, balance your...
2025-09-0250 minReproductive RebelRadiance Reclaimed: Holistic Beauty Without the Toxins with Renee HarrisIn a world of ingredient overload, greenwashing, and toxic beauty standards, how do we care for our skin without compromising our health?In this radiant episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by Renee Harris, founder of MadeOn Skincare and a pioneer in the clean beauty space. Together, we dive into the healing power of simplicity, the myths of conventional skincare, and how to create a conscious routine that truly supports your body’s wisdom.You’ll learn:🌿 Why fewer ingredients often mean more impact🧴 What to avoid in conventional beauty products—and why✨ How...
2025-08-2636 minReproductive RebelFrom Disconnection to Desire: Reclaiming Pleasure Through the Erotic Blueprints with Sacha FossaIn this episode of Reproductive Rebel, Adrienne is joined by Sacha Fossa, somatic sexologist and certified Erotic Blueprint™ Coach, for a transformative conversation about the journey from body disconnection to radical pleasure.Together, they explore:What the five Erotic Blueprints are and how they workHow cultural conditioning and trauma affect your ability to feel desireWhy understanding your blueprint can heal shame and deepen intimacyPractical tips for reconnecting with your erotic self—at any life stageThis episode is especially for you if you’ve ever felt broken, numb, or confused about what turns you on. You’re...
2025-08-191h 10Reproductive RebelWhat Is Somatic Experiencing with Betsy KudlinskiWhat does it really mean to feel safe in your body? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we dive into the world of Somatic Experiencing with trauma-informed bodyworker and somatic practitioner Betsy Kudlinski.We explore how trauma is stored in the nervous system—not just the mind—and how gentle, body-based practices can help you reclaim a sense of safety, agency, and wholeness. From pelvic health to perinatal healing, Betsey shares how somatics can be a deeply empowering tool in reproductive wellness.Whether you’re navigating chronic stress, trauma after birth, or simply curious about how to...
2025-08-1256 minReproductive RebelWorking In A Heart Forward Way: The Heal Collective with Carissa KarbanWhat does it mean to build something that honors your heart, your healing, and your humanity? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, Adrienne sits down with Carissa Karban, the visionary behind The Heal Collective, to explore what it truly looks like to lead, live, and work in a heart-forward way. Together, they unpack the systems that keep us stuck in burnout, hustle, and disconnection—and how The Heal Collective is creating a new paradigm rooted in equity, embodiment, and collective care. Whether you’re a practitioner, a space holder, or simply someone yearning for more alignm...
2025-08-0536 minReproductive RebelThe Silent Postpartum Making Space for What Isn't Talked About After Birth with Dr. Jessica VernonWhat happens when the world stops asking how you’re doing — and only sees the baby?In this tender and truth-telling episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by holistic OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Vernon who specializes in perinatal mental health to talk about the often invisible realities of life after birth. From postpartum depression and anxiety to rage, numbness, and identity loss — we unpack the emotional terrain many mothers quietly endure.Together, we explore what it means to truly care for birthing people beyond the delivery room, and how we can shift the postpartum experien...
2025-07-2937 minReproductive RebelFrom Overprescribed to Empowered: A new vision for Integrative health with John MoroIn this eye-opening episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re pulling back the curtain on polypharmacy—the all-too-common practice of prescribing multiple medications, often without cohesive oversight. For women navigating complex reproductive health journeys, this can mean side effects, confusion, and disempowerment.But what if there was another way?Join your host, Adrienne Irizarry, as she explores how herbalists and pharmacists can co-create a more holistic, safe, and empowering approach to care. Discover how collaboration across disciplines isn’t just possible—it’s necessary for true healing.Send us a textSupport the show
2025-07-2255 minReproductive RebelReproductive Real Talk: Why It's So Damn Hard to Find Black and Brown Sperm Donors with Lakia HolmesIn this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re getting real about a topic that’s rarely discussed but urgently needs attention: the critical lack of Black sperm donors in fertility clinics across the country.Our guest, Lakia Holmes—fertility advocate and reproductive justice warrior—joins us to unpack the deep systemic, cultural, and emotional layers that contribute to this disparity. From medical mistrust and stigma in the Black community to inequities in the donor recruitment process, Lakia shares insight, research, and personal stories that shine a light on this hidden crisis in reproductive healthcare.Whether...
2025-07-1552 minReproductive RebelHow To Have Your Best S3x and Love Life with Sacha FossaAre you ready to unlock the love and sex life your body, heart, and spirit have been craving? In this juicy episode, sacred sexuality and Tantra expert Sacha Fossa joins us to share how to reawaken your desire, deepen your intimacy, and heal your relationship with pleasure. We explore how women can move from performance to presence, from obligation to ecstasy, and why your most empowered self begins in the bedroom. This is an invitation to reclaim your sensual sovereignty—on your terms.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Ess...
2025-07-0849 minReproductive RebelFrom Lost to Empowered: Aimee Goodwin's Story of Chronic Lyme & the Power of Integrated HealingWhat happens when the answers you’re given… aren’t enough?In this week’s Reproductive Rebel episode, Aimee Goodwin shares her powerful journey through chronic Lyme disease — from years of confusion and dismissal to finding unexpected tools that helped her body finally start to heal.This one is for anyone who’s felt lost in their own body.Listen now and reclaim hope.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", sol...
2025-07-0134 minReproductive RebelThe Truth Beneath: Perfectionism, Pain & the Power of Support with Mary Beth O'Connor✨ The Truth Beneath ✨Perfectionism. Pain. And the Power of Support.This week on Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by a woman whose story redefines what’s possible.Once a self-described junkie, she’s now a lawyer and board member of the She Recovers Foundation. Her journey from addiction to advocacy is raw, real, and deeply inspiring.We talk about how perfectionism often masks deep trauma, how recovery is rarely linear, and why sharing your truth can be one of the most healing acts of all.This episode is for anyone who’s ever...
2025-06-1738 minReproductive RebelRooted In Legacy: Claiming Motherhood Through IVF on My Own Terms with Lakia HolmesWhat if motherhood wasn’t about waiting for the “right time” or the “right partner”?What if it was about choosing your right path?This week on Reproductive Rebel, Lakia Holmes joins us to talk about her bold choice to pursue IVF as a single woman—defying expectations and planting seeds for a legacy rooted in love and intention.Her story is one of courage, clarity, and claiming motherhood on her own sacred terms.Catch the episode now — it’s one for the books.Send us a textSupport the...
2025-06-101h 13Reproductive RebelFull Circle Why Eating Disorders Resurface in Menopause with Michele MasonWhat happens when the body you once fought to control starts changing… again?In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Michele Mason to explore the often hidden link between eating disorders and menopause.Because for many, the disordered patterns of youth resurface like ghosts in the hormonal upheaval of midlife.This is for the woman who thought she’d already healed this.The one feeling shame in silence as old wounds reopen.And the one who’s ready to come full circle—with compassion, not control.Tune in to re...
2025-06-0331 minReproductive RebelMothering the Mother: How Her Own Darkness Lit the Path for Others with Nicola CrawleyMany mothers suffer in silence.Perinatal anxiety and depression affect 1 in 5 women—but too often, the symptoms are dismissed as “normal new mom stress.”This week on Reproductive Rebel, we speak with Nicola Crawley, a therapist who’s been there herself. We talk about: • How trauma can hide behind smiles • Why “mothering the mother” is essential for healing • And how her own darkest hours led to a life of sacred serviceThis episode is a permission slip. A lifeline. A reminder: You are not alone.Send us a textSupport the showMoon...
2025-05-2742 minReproductive RebelThe Power of Pause in Perimenopause with Kate GalliPerimenopause isn’t a problem to fix — it’s a portal to reclaim.In this week’s episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re talking about the Power of Pause — how creating sacred space and honoring routines can become a powerful practice of self-devotion during perimenopause.This is your permission slip to slow down, soften, and actually feel what your body’s been whispering all along.Tune in for a grounded, rebellious reframe of this transition — and how to walk it with grace, not grind.Send us a textSupport the showM...
2025-05-2033 minReproductive RebelMedical Astrology with Taylor SappingtonThey said it was all in your head. The stars say otherwise.This week’s Reproductive Rebel episode, “Written in the Stars,” features the brilliant Taylor Sappington, and we’re blowing the lid off the medical system with ancient wisdom + astrological insight.Your rising sign could be telling you why your hormones feel off. Your Saturn placement? Clueing you in on ancestral patterns.It’s not woo—it’s truth. And it’s time you heard it.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a s...
2025-05-0647 minReproductive RebelAdvocating with your OBGYN with Dr. Lisa ParsonsOne of the most common questions I get from clients is:“How do I talk to my OB/GYN when I feel like they’re not listening?”This is SUCH an important topic—and this week on the Reproductive Rebel podcast, I brought in someone who knows the inside scoop: a practicing gynecologist.Together, we go deep into:•How to ask hard questions without shame•What’s actually okay to push back on (and how to do it)•The power of bringing your own research, tracking data, or even a friendIf you’ve e...
2025-04-2945 minReproductive RebelHuman Design with Jo VisserThis week on Reproductive Rebel, we’re diving into the cosmos of Human Design—a beautiful fusion of astrology, I Ching, the chakra system, and quantum physics.This isn’t about personality tests or quick fixes. This is about body wisdom, energetic sovereignty, and remembering the truth of who you are.You’ll learn: — What Human Design is — The 5 energy types + how they operate — How understanding your design can shift your relationships, health, and choices.When you’re aligned with your design, your body stops fighting. Your energy flows. You get to live + lead...
2025-04-2254 minReproductive RebelOver Fifty Fit and Fabulous with Alicia JonesThey told us aging meant slowing down.They told us our bodies would betray us.They told us we’d fade into invisibility.They were wrong.On this week’s Reproductive Rebel episode, I sat down with the radiant force that is Alicia Jones, fitness expert and advocate for women 50+ who are ready to reclaim their health, power, and JOY.This is not about “bouncing back.”It’s about becoming more of who you truly are—wise, wild, and fit as hell.Tune in to hear:•Why the fitness in...
2025-04-151h 06Reproductive RebelAligned, Embodied and Protected with Anna HallImagine an app that doesn’t gaslight your symptoms.Doesn’t sell your data.Doesn’t assume your body needs fixing.Anna Hall did more than imagine it — she dreamed it and it’s now available for you.This week on Reproductive Rebel, we explore how her team is weaving womb-wisdom into every layer of UX, giving rise to a tool that truly protects your sacred data and keeps your cycle intelligence where it belongs: with you.This is what it means to design in alignment.Tapped in. Body-l...
2025-04-0843 minReproductive RebelSilky Sleep with Evalee GertzThe Hidden Key to Restful Sleep✨ Your sleep struggles might not be about stress, hormones, or the full moon—it could be your light exposure.This week on Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by Evalee Gertz of Sia Silk, and we’re diving into something so simple yet wildly transformative: the way light (or the lack of it) shapes your sleep cycles.We talk about:🌙 How artificial light is disrupting your body’s natural rhythms🕯️ Ways to create a sleep sanctuary that supports deep rest💡 The surprising role of a sleep mask...
2025-03-2528 minReproductive RebelHolistic Look at Cancer with Kerry ChamberlainWhat if breast cancer care could be more than just surviving—what if it was about truly living?In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Kerry Chamberlain to talk about a holistic approach to breast cancer care that goes beyond conventional treatment. We discuss:The deep emotional and spiritual work that supports healingThe power of nourishment, movement, and self-advocacyAlternative therapies that bring the body back into balanceWhether you’re navigating your own journey or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers insight, empowerment, and hope.Send us a text
2025-03-041h 50Reproductive RebelMeaningful Menopause with Jo VisserPerimenopause is a journey. While culturally we speak of it as a thing to be dreaded - it's an invitation to step into a new way of being. When we are true to ourselves and come into alignment with that truth we are empowered, healthier and bold. Join me this week as Jo Visser and I talk about how to make a meaningful menopausal journey and how nourishing this journey can really be.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. -
2025-02-111h 02Reproductive RebelMenopause as a Rite of Passage with Jane Hardwicke CollingsOver the last two seasons of Reproductive Rebel I’ve talked about menarche and childbirth as rites of passage. This week I had the honor of sitting down with Jane Hardwicke Collings to discuss menopause as a rite of passage.If you are 35 and older - this is an episode you won’t want to miss!-Jane Hardwicke Collings is a grandmother, former homebirth midwife for 30 years, a teacher, writer and menstrual, childbirth and menopause educator. She offers training programs on mother and daughter preparation for menstruation, and all her workshops. She...
2025-02-0452 minReproductive RebelHigh Vibe Babies RebootRebooting Your Favorite Episodes of 2024:It is so common and yet for those of us who have experienced a pregnancy loss, we often feel like we are going through it alone. This episode offers a spiritual look at why these losses can happen and what is shifting in the collective right now to usher in a new level of being. I am so excited to welcome Emma Moon of @cosmicallynourished onto the show as we talk about high vibe spirit babies and how loss may not be what you think.Find out more...
2025-01-1457 minReproductive RebelHeart Speaks with Katie Ama Rose RebootRebooting Your Favorite Episodes of 2024:How often do you drop into your body and truly listen to what lies there? Many of us are disconnected from our body wisdom and it is one of the big reasons we struggle with our health, decision making and more.Our body is so much wiser than our ego mind wants you to believe.Join me as I welcome the beautiful Katie Ama Rose of Spirit Remembered on the show and we talk about how important our connection to body wisdom and heart centered knowing truly is...
2025-01-071h 05Reproductive RebelTechnocratic Approach to Women's Health RebootRebooting Your Favorite Episodes of 2024:I’ve been following @kristinhauser for a long time now and was thrilled she agreed to join me for an episode! Kristin is a fellow Chinese medicine practitioner and we sat down to discuss the technocratic approach to women’s health.What is the technocratic approach, you might ask? Join us as we talk about how the model invites predicted outcomes and we are offering another perspective.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. -
2024-12-3146 minReproductive RebelWoman's Worth RebootRebooting Your Favorite Episodes of 2024:How do we measure our worth?Is it by how productive we are? How clean our house is? How we dress?What has become incredibly clear to me as a practitioner over the years is that women don't feel they are "worthy" of rest. They believe they are defined by how much they do, appearances (both physical and in the home) and if they pause for a moment they become riddled with guilt.I am not the only one who has noticed this trend. I am...
2024-12-2458 minReproductive RebelMythbusting with Khristee RichThere are so many myths around birth. I am excited to share with you this week the conversation I had with author and child birth advocate Khristee Rich. We talked about common misconceptions and set the record straight so you have the teas on your fertility journey.Khristee Rich helps women to prioritize their health and wellness before conception so they not only conceive naturally past 35, but so they will be healthy and joyful along the whole pregnancy/birth journey. She is the host of Holistic Me TV on YouTube and the author of a forthcoming...
2024-11-191h 00Reproductive RebelHealing the Healer with Dr. Lisa ParsonsThose who give their light, their expertise and their energy to others on a regular basis often put their needs at a lower priority in service to others. Today I sit down with Dr. Lisa Parsons as we talk about healers needing love and support too.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", solid at room temperature, made with 3 ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax). Designed to heal & protect hands & feet from cracked & extreme...
2024-11-0539 minReproductive RebelBirth StoryPregnancy is a journey for everyone. For some the fertility journey is a long road to hold their little miracle at the end. My journey to hold my son is the creation story of my practice Moon Essence® and a journey many have asked about. Join me and Allycia Kimball this week as we talk about the birth story of my son. His birth was ferocious, powerful and transformational on so many levels.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. -
2024-10-291h 21Reproductive RebelBrain Trauma and Miscarriage with Jamieé ArroyoApproximately 1 in 8 pregnancies will result in a loss. It is so much more common than people think and many of us suffer in silence when it occurs. If you have been following Reproductive Rebel for a while you know that I've been very open about my journey through loss to let others know 1) they are not alone and 2) there is healing and light down the tunnel after a loss. I am so blessed to have Jamiee Arroyo of @hopewellfamilycare on with me this week. She and I have that shared experience with loss and she had offered a...
2024-10-0842 minReproductive RebelHigh Vibe Spirit Babies with Emma MoonOctober is pregnancy and infant loss remembrance month. It is so common and yet for those of us who have experienced it we often feel like we are going through it alone. This month there are several episodes that look at this topic from a holistic perspective - emotional, spiritual and physical. I have been dying to share this juicy episode since we recorded because it offers a spiritual look at why these losses can happen and what is shifting in the collective right now to usher in a new level of being. I am so excited...
2024-10-0155 minReproductive RebelWomb Speaks with Katie Ama RoseIn Ep 6 of Reproductive Rebel this season I had a beautiful conversation with Katie Ama Rose of @spiritremembered about a heart centered existence and how that is a guiding force in life and in health. It was SUCH a juicy conversation we decided we had to get back to the mic and do it again. Join us this week as we talk about the magical portal of the womb that lives with in us and how we hold limiting beliefs that can affect our cycles and unlock our unlimited creative potential depending on the relationship we have f...
2024-09-241h 05Reproductive RebelThe Emotional Story of the Body with Jennifer TakagiYour body is the movie projector of your life. It holds all the stories, intergenerational trauma and more that shape how our bodies show up for us today. Many people don't give the emotional and spiritual body much focus as causes for the illnesses or symptoms they experience. Join me this week as I sit down with Jennifer Takagi and we talk about the important role emotions, beliefs and their relationship in the body play in our overall health picture.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions fo...
2024-09-1736 minReproductive RebelBuilding Bridges for Holistic Care with Dr. Lisa ParsonsThere are so many women looking for a "holistic OB/GYN" and they are truly hard to find. Sometimes they might brand themselves that way and when you get into the office you find they are far more traditional in their approach than you expected or wanted. While "holistic" tends to be a buzz word when looking for care in a post COVID era, what does that kind of care truly look like. I am fortunate to have found one of these unicorn professionals and I couldn't be more excited about the conversation we had about the c...
2024-09-1043 minReproductive RebelAuthentic Beauty with Kellie RhymesWhat does it mean to be authentic? It takes courage and strength when most people think authenticity and vulnerability are a weakness. Join me and Kellie Rhymes as we talk about authentic beauty and the unstoppable force you become when you learn to step into that kind of power.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", solid at room temperature, made with 3 ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax). Designed to heal & protect...
2024-09-0338 minReproductive RebelHolistic Conception with Khristee RichFertility is so much more than just the physical functioning of your body. When conception doesn't happen right away - what do we do? We go to the doctor and the diagnostic tests begin. While for some this can uncover helpful information - it's only 1/3 of the story. Join me this week as I sit down with author Khristee Rich of @thedancingcurtain as we discuss all the facets of the fertility journey and how the emotional and spiritual body are often overlooked and equally as critical in the conception equation.Khristee Rich helps women to prioritize their...
2024-08-0642 minReproductive RebelSecond Guess or Second Opinion with Susan SalengerHave you talked to your doctor and felt uncomfortable with a procedure or a medication that they suggest to you? Did you feel like you got all of your questions answered before you needed to make a decision? Join me this week as I sit down with author Susan Salenger as we talk about the importance of a second opinion, common challenges in our current health care system and how trusting your body's wisdom can be a big part of your health and longevity.To learn more about Susan Salenger or her book visit her...
2024-07-3045 minReproductive RebelIs It Perimenopause with Dr. Andrea SmithIs this perimenopause? I get asked this question so often by clients - and this week's guest confirms I am not the only practitioner being asked this question. It raises awareness about how little we truly know about this phase of our life and what is normal vs normalized. Join me this week as I have another awesome conversation with Dr. Andrea Smith @drdrealynn as we unpack the perimenopausal journey.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion” is a...
2024-07-1642 minReproductive RebelHolistic Women's Health with Amber JohnsonWhat is a Holistic Women's Health Practitioner? In this week's episode we unpack what that means, what it is like going through the program through the voice and experience of one of my recent graduates. I am fortunate to also be welcoming this graduate into the practice as a practitioner! Join our heartfelt conversation and get to know the newest face in the Moon Essence team as well as learn what to expect should this field be calling you.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a...
2024-07-0935 minReproductive RebelTechnocratic Approach to Women's Health with Kristin HauserI’ve been following @kristinhauser for a long time now and was thrilled she agreed to join me for an episode! Kristin is a fellow Chinese medicine practitioner and we sat down to discuss the technocratic approach to women’s health.What is the technocratic approach, you might ask? Join us this week as we talk about how the model invites predicted outcomes and we are offering another perspective.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion”...
2024-06-1144 minReproductive RebelAuthentic Pleasure with Jodi ThomasWhat is authentic pleasure? Why do we disassociate so much as women? When we disconnect from an embodied experience, our pleasure is no longer spontaneous. This impacts many levels of our being and can even be related to chronic pain. Join me this week for a deeper dive into why this occurs and what we can do about it with Jodi Thomas of Surrender in Motion.Interested to learn more about offerings from Surrender in Motion? Visit www.surrenderinmotion.comCheck out Jodi's current offering:surrenderinmotion.com/trust-your-femininityAn...
2024-06-0444 minReproductive RebelFertility and the Soul Journey with Urvi ShahI had the honor of sitting down with Urvi Shah this week to discuss the energetic side of the fertility journey.Urvi shares her heart with us and her journey with fertility challenges, the IVF journey and her soul's journey to bring her baby into the world.Join us this week for an intimate conversation about the soul and how energetics and our soul's journey are a critical (and often overlooked) part of our fertility journey.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a s...
2024-05-2851 minReproductive RebelPregnancy Advocacy with Lainne LoveI had the great fortune to meet coach, award winning spiritual psychology professional and best selling author Lainne Love recently and I knew as soon as we spoke she had to be on the show.Join Lainne and I as we talk about the pregnancy journey and how advocacy is important in your birthing experience.If you are interested in learning a little more about Lainne visit her website: https://www.lainne.com/Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life.
2024-05-0751 minReproductive Rebel"Help Is Not Help Unless It Is Help" - What We Really Need Postpartum with The Doula DarcyAs someone who really struggled with postpartum recovery with my first child, I am passionate about giving you all the teas about this phase of your life.I heard a phrase a colleague said a few years ago and it always stuck with me - help is not help, unless it is help. I unpack just what this means and how well intentioned people coming to visit the baby might not always help you in the ways you need to make a proper recovery after birth.I am joined by The Doula Darcy as we...
2024-04-3046 minReproductive RebelFeminine Seasons of Fitness with Rock HancockWe are back! I am so excited to have a familiar voice on the show this week - Rock Hancock of Strength Play Nature!He and I are both passionate about fitness and structuring it with intentionality and alignment for female bodies. When he joined me in season one we talked about moving with your cycle and in his program development has taken this concept further looking at the needs of all seasons of a woman's life and offering exercise and movement based practices that align with the needs of our changing hormones - as...
2024-04-231h 14Reproductive RebelWhat We Don't Know with Dr. Andrea SmithI am so excited to be joined this week by Dr. Andrea Smith. We talk about life, women's health and more - be sure to join us!Interested in joining Coming Into Second Spring this April? Click here to register. Please share this with anyone you love 34-49 who are entering their perimenopausal and menopausal years.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life. - “Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", solid at room temperature, made with 3 ingredients (shea butter...
2024-04-1656 minReproductive RebelWomen's Worth: How Are We Measuring Up?How do we measure our worth? Is it by how productive we are? How clean our house is? How we dress?What has become incredibly clear to me as a practitioner over the years is that women don't feel they are "worthy" of rest. They believe they are defined by how much they do, appearances (both physical and in the home) and if they pause for a moment they become riddled with guilt.I am not the only one who has noticed this trend. I am so excited to be joined by the...
2024-02-1357 minReproductive RebelHeart Speak: Coming Home To Your Body with Katie Ama RoseHow often do you drop into your body and truly listen to what lies there? Many of us are disconnected from our body wisdom and it is one of the big reasons we struggle with our health, decision making and more. Our body is so much wiser than our ego mind wants you to believe. Join me this week as I welcome the beautiful Katie Ama Rose of Spirit Remembered on the show and we talk about how important our connection to body wisdom and heart centered knowing truly is for our overall health and...
2024-02-071h 03Reproductive RebelYoga for Your Cycle Reboot with Leah ShirtonWe are celebrating the end of the year here on Reproductive Rebel with some of your favorite episode replays! This episode was one of the most popular listens of 2023.Originally this aired as Ep 21 - I promised when I had Leah Shirton on the show last season that she would be back. Now is the time! I'm so excited to have Leah back this week to talk more specifically about using yoga in alignment with the phases of the cycle. Different movements support the changing needs of our cycle. Leah shares her expertise br...
2023-12-1944 minReproductive RebelFertility Awareness with Lindsay SaraSince we have been spending so much time recently on birth control options I felt it was time to reboot a great conversation I had with Lindsay Sara of Flow With Your Flow from Season One.There are so many things in our culture that are "fixed with a pill" and our fertility isn't something to be fixed. It is, in fact, a vital sign of our health.It is possible to learn how this vital sign can be used as a marker of health as well as when to prevent pregnancy.Join...
2023-09-0557 minReproductive RebelGet Your Sexy Back with Kim CoffinI spend a lot of time focused on symptoms that take away from your quality of life, but there is more to our health than just symptoms.This week's conversation with Kim Coffin is a juicy one. We talk about how our turn on and our sexual health are an important part of our health and wellbeing.Our Amazing Guest:Kim Coffin is a certified Trauma Informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment, Sex, Love & Relationship Teacher, Speaker {soon to be Author} & Coach, graduate of Layla Martin’s Institute of Integrated Tantric Sexuality, and founder of Get...
2023-07-2540 minReproductive RebelPostpartum: Help Is Not Help - Unless It Is Help with Rebecca DugganPostpartum is a period of our lives where we are drastically under supported in Western culture.This week I sit down with Innate Postpartum Care Certified Practitioner, Rebecca Duggan to talk about the needs of mothers after birth and where the system is failing us.Rebecca is a wife, mother, and owner of Revive Healing Arts LLC. She‘s a bodyworker of 15 years- specializing in abdominal/ uterine massage, and is a recent graduate of the Innate Postpartum Care Certification program. Rebecca has deep reverence for those who are navigating the postpartum period and has made it...
2023-06-1346 minReproductive RebelCyclical Yoga: Flow With Your Phases with Leah ShirtonI promised when I had Leah Shirton on the show last season that she would be back. Now is the time! I'm so excited to have Leah back this week to talk more specifically about using yoga in alignment with the phases of the cycle. Different movements support the changing needs of our cycle. Leah shares her expertise breaking down the phases of your cycle and how to get the most out of your yoga practice to reduce period symptoms.Send us a textSupport the showMoon Essence®: Hol...
2023-05-2344 minReproductive RebelEgo in Medical Model with Taylor SappingtonWhen you start thinking about changes that you wanna make in the new year, what do they look like? I'm talking about things more than just going back to the gym. 2023 is inviting us to think about what is important to us and what boundaries we're going to put in place to keep ourselves healthy and well-balanced.Part of those boundaries for some of us are directly related to healthcare. Far too many of us walk in a doctor's office and feel like a number unseen and unheard. Where we go in search of answers isn't working...
2023-01-101h 08
Reproductive RebelWhat Is Pelvic Steaming? Reboot"Um, you want me to steam my, what?!" I would be a wealthy woman if I had a nickel for every time I heard those words uttered in the course of my career, whether you call it yoni steaming, vaginal steaming, perineal steaming, or pelvic steaming, the act of sitting over a steaming herbal solution offers a powerhouse of gynecological support.Join me this week as we revisit what pelvic steaming is, what it does and why you may want to consider it as a gentle means of supporting your reproductive health. Hi, I'm Adrienne Ir...
2022-12-271h 03Reproductive RebelWhat Is Pelvic Steaming? Reboot"Um, you want me to steam my, what?!" I would be a wealthy woman if I had a nickel for every time I heard those words uttered in the course of my career, whether you call it yoni steaming, vaginal steaming, perineal steaming, or pelvic steaming, the act of sitting over a steaming herbal solution offers a powerhouse of gynecological support.Join me this week as we revisit what pelvic steaming is, what it does and why you may want to consider it as a gentle means of supporting your reproductive health. Hi, I'm Adrienne Ir...
2022-12-271h 03Reproductive RebelTrauma and Informed Consent with Leah ShirtonIn this week's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Leah Shirton, who is a trauma informed yoga instructor. Informed consent is a critical part of feeling safe and making decisions that are aligned with your values. Join us as we talk about what informed consent really is and how it supports your feelings of safety everywhere from the yoga studio to the hospital room.About Our Guest:Leah Shirton is a trauma informed yoga instructor. "Through years of struggling with pelvic pain and endometriosis, it was often proven t...
2022-12-071h 08
Reproductive RebelExercise and the Pelvic Floor: Functionality for Real Life with Dr. Ryan BaileyYour pelvic floor is important in your everyday life. Whether we think about it or not, it plays a critical role in everything from exercise to child care and more. Join me and Dr. Ryan Bailey for a conversation about the importance of the pelvic floor, its role in exercise and life and how we can care for it best.About Our Guest:Dr. Ryan Bailey loves working with women to demystify the taboo topics of the “down there.” Ever since she was able to get a new mom to walk again [literally], 14 years...
2022-09-191h 39
VÁLGAME PRVálgame PR, un podcast en el que se retoma el valor de la pregunta Válgame PR se acerca a su segunda temporada con entrevistas nuevas sobre los temas que afectan a los boricuas dentro y fuera de la isla, con especial atención a la diáspora. En esta entrada promocional se destacan algunas de las entrevistas más controversiales realizadas desde Nueva York por la periodista puertorriqueña Marielis Acevedo Irizarry durante la primera temporada. ¡Busca los nuevos episodios del podcast desde el próximo 19 de septiembre! Gracias al productor y videógrafo boricua Héctor Avila por colaborar con su voz en este Episodio 0.
2022-09-1205 min
Reproductive RebelWhat Is Peristeam Hydrotherapy? An ancient tradition for a modern worldThis episode is a solocast with your hostess, Adrienne Irizarry, PHc.So what IS peristeam hydrotherapy? Whether you know it as yoni steaming, perineal steaming, vaginal steaming or pelvic steaming - it's all the same ancient practice that empowers everyone with tools to care for their bodies. The practice is professionally known as peristeam hydrotherapy and it is a field that is rapidly growing.This episode is a deeper dive into what this practice is, what it does, how it can be used and how bleeding and non-bleeding bodies alike can benefit from this gentle...
2022-08-231h 09
Reproductive RebelWhat Is Peristeam Hydrotherapy? An ancient tradition for a modern worldThis episode is a solocast with your hostess, Adrienne Irizarry, PHc.So what IS peristeam hydrotherapy? Whether you know it as yoni steaming, perineal steaming, vaginal steaming or pelvic steaming - it's all the same ancient practice that empowers everyone with tools to care for their bodies. The practice is professionally known as peristeam hydrotherapy and it is a field that is rapidly growing.This episode is a deeper dive into what this practice is, what it does, how it can be used and how bleeding and non-bleeding bodies alike can benefit from this gentle...
2022-08-231h 09
Reproductive RebelMove With Your Cycle with Rock HancockI am joined by Rock Hancock of MovNat Madison to talk about moving with your cycle. We talk about exercise and your cycle and how important it is to have different types of movement during the different phases of your menstrual cycle. He is the creator of Move With Your Cycle which is a program that caters to the needs of a woman's body in every phase of her month.We dive into exercise, cyclical living, food to support hormones and more to achieve health and wellness. Show References: ...
2022-07-261h 01
Reproductive RebelFood Is Medicine with Dr. Antonika ChanelFood is medicine. It has the power to transform your health - inside and out. Join Dr. Antonika and I as we talk about the importance of food, its effects on the body and how you can use your diet to transform your wellbeing. About our guest: Dr. Antonika Chanel Lac DACM Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a board certified Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor and Classical Naturopath with more than a decade of experience treating patients all over the world. A USCG Veteran, Author, speaker, and consultant; Dr. Antonika is committed to the influencing...
2022-06-281h 20
Reproductive RebelFertility In Your Hands With Fertility Awareness with Lindsay SaraFertility Awareness puts the power of your fertility in your hands. Whether your goal is to get pregnant or prevent pregnancy, learning the road map your body lays out for you each month is important. Your fertile signs are part of how your monthly cycle serves as a vital sign for your health.In this episode we discuss fertility, the fertility awareness method and how you can take control of your health through charting your cycle with Fertility Awareness educator Lindsay Sara. Show References:Not Your Momma's Menstrual Course - a d...
2022-05-311h 07
Reproductive RebelHow Spring Is Important for Health with Dr. Lyndsey TuckerSpring is an important season in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is the season of Liver. What does this mean? There is a "bursting forth" energy that takes place this time of year that can result in some annoying symptoms if we don't exercise self-care.Joined by Dr. Lyndsey Tucker, Dr. Acu, this episode unpacks why spring is significant in nature and in our body and how we can care for ourselves to ease menstrual issues and improve our health all year long.Show References:Not Your Momma's Menstrual Course - a...
2022-05-031h 18
Reproductive RebelWelcome To Reproductive RebelWelcome to Reproductive Rebel! In this episode we meet the voice behind the show - Adrienne Irizarry. Her painful journey made her the practitioner she is today, and she is here to share with you a well-kept secret - you have choices! Learn about her mission and vision to create a better healthcare experience for women. Not Your Momma's Menstrual Course Download the Moon Essence App: Apple App Store Google Play Store Website: https://moonessence.life/ Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @moonessencemeSend us a textS...
2022-03-0119 min
Reproductive RebelWelcome To Reproductive RebelWelcome to Reproductive Rebel! In this episode we meet the voice behind the show - Adrienne Irizarry. Her painful journey made her the practitioner she is today, and she is here to share with you a well-kept secret - you have choices! Learn about her mission and vision to create a better healthcare experience for women. Not Your Momma's Menstrual Course Subscribe to our Newsletter: Subscribe Here Download the Moon Essence App: Apple App Store Google Play Store Website: https://moonessence.life/ Instagram, Facebook and Twitter...
2022-03-0119 min
Divine Temptations Centre of ClarityI know you feel lost, I do too.You’re not alone! https://anchor.fm/tami-irizarry/message
2021-01-0405 min
Radio RevolutionAmerican IdiocracyJoin "The Voice of the Resistance" as he looks at both of our candidates for President of the United States with a critical eye and muses about why the United States is a Failed State.
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2020-08-1020 minRadio RevolutionRadio Revolution Episode 25 Random ThoughtsJoin "The Voice of the Resistance" as he explores the "cognitive acuity" of our (P)resident, what would happen if everyone who disagrees with the government left the country, and the origins of our flag traditions. It's just a bunch of random thoughts, but it still makes WAY more sense than Trump does!
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2020-07-2923 min
Radio RevolutionBurn It All Down"The Voice of The Resistance" is pissed off. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast. This is a departure from Season 1. The gloves are off....
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2020-07-1030 minRadio RevolutionDispatches From A Pandemic Part 2"The Voice of the Resistance" and his co host, Leroy Kosier, take a look at what is happening with the Coronavirus from the perspective of two working stiffs. From layoffs to reduced hours to how they both feel about the Government's response (or lack thereof).
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2020-03-2922 minRadio RevolutionDispatches From A PandemicThe Coronavirus pandemic is causing health and economic devastation in the U.S. Join "the Voice of the Resistance" and his co host, Leroy Kosier, as they discuss the pandemic from the perspective of working people. How is it affecting the way we treat each other? What are its political ramifications? One is a Conservative and one is a Liberal....this ought to be good!
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2020-03-2022 minRadio RevolutionA Progressive Speaks OutThis week on the podcast, "The Voice of the Resistance" welcomes Ali Lowe, a Millennial, a Progressive, and a supporter of Bernie Sanders. They discuss the state of Sanders' campaign, the role the Corporate Media plays in suppressing Progressive voices and ideas, and what she will do if Sanders does not get the nomination. You won't get discussions like this in the Lamestream Media!
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2020-03-1146 minRadio RevolutionSuper Tuesday and Coronavirus Wrap upThe Coronavirus has come to the United States, and the President's response has been very "Meh." Join the "Voice of the Resistance" and his co host, Leroy Kosier as they discuss Trump's indifference and ineptitude in dealing with this crisis. They also take a look at the results of Super Tuesday as only they can. These are just two ordinary guys taking a look at our political mess and calling it like they see it! You won't get opinions like these anywhere else!
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2020-03-0639 minRadio RevolutionThe President Strikes Back!President Trump is on the warpath, and the Democrats can't seem to figure out where they want to go. Join "the Voice of the Resistance" and his co host Leroy Kosier as they try to sort through the mess that is our politics. They are just two regular guys, one on the Right and one on the Left, who tell it like it is! You won't get opinions like this in the Lamestream Media!
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2020-02-1431 minRadio RevolutionThe Credibility DeficitJoin "the Voice of the Resistance" and his co-host, Leroy Kosier, as they discuss the State of the Union Address, the impeachment trial, and why Bruce Jenner is responsible for the political divide in America. Why are all of our politicians lying to us? These guys, one on the Right and one the Left, talk about why neither side has the monopoly on the Truth. The Credibility Deficit is real!
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2020-02-0656 minRadio RevolutionDonna Deegan For CongressJoin "the Voice of the Resistance" as he interviews one of the candidates for the 4th Congressional District seat in Florida, Donna Deegan! They discuss the issues of the day, as well as what Donna Deegan believes we can all do to fix our broken political system. It's our time to "Take Back the Power"!
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2020-01-1529 minRadio RevolutionOn The Brink of War...or notThe United States almost got into a hot war with Iran...but, not really. Join "The Voice of the Resistance" and his Co-host, Leroy Kosier, as they explore what really happened. They discuss the ramifications of this past week as only they can. You will not get these opinions anywhere else!
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2020-01-1043 minRadio RevolutionThe World Is Laughing At Us!President Trump promised that the world would stop laughing at us(this is the same guy who promised Mexico would pay for his wall). Join "the voice of the resistance" and his co host, Leroy Kosier, as they explore Hurricane Donnie hitting the NATO Summit, the state of health care in America, and the rise of billionaires running for president in their own unique way. These two are just normal working guys, telling it like it is!
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2019-12-0632 minRadio RevolutionWhere Do We Go From Here?Now that the public phase of the impeachment inquiry is over, where do we go from here? Join "the voice of the resistance" and Leroy Kosier as we explore what happened and what to expect next, in our own unique way. We are on opposite sides, but we don't take sides. Try to get that somewhere else!
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2019-11-2228 minRadio RevolutionImpenetrable Walls and Out of Touch Hollywood LiberalsJoin "The Voice of the Resistance" and his co-host, Leroy Kosier, as they explore the hypocrisy of the Right and the Left. We don't choose sides... we just tell it like it is! Get your weekly dose of Truth that you are not getting from the Lamestream Media!
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2019-11-0834 minRadio RevolutionImpeachment EditionJoin "the Voice of the Resistance" as he welcomes his new co-host, Leroy Kosier. In this episode, these everyday, blue-collar guys talk about the ongoing impeachment inquiry and a congressperson resigning because of nude photos? You won't get this from the lamestream media!
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2019-11-0138 minRadio RevolutionTrump Vs. Biden: We All LoseJoin "the voice of the resistance" as he delves deeper into the Ukraine scandal and the media's manipulation of us!
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2019-10-1614 min