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No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️It Takes a VillageIn this week’s episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch chats with Dr. Venice Haynes from United States of Care, an organization dedicated to listening to people’s needs, developing policy solutions, and partnering with others to ensure that our healthcare system works for everyone.Dr. Haynes’ work focuses on Black and brown women’s maternal health and finding ways to improve their birthing journeys. This was such an eye opening discussion filled with information you do not want to miss!We also get to catch up with motherhood...
2024-05-291h 06No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️#SayVaginaIn this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are recapping life lately.From a stomach bug taking over the family during a fight, to DR.MARCY’S TED TALK…we have a lot to unpack with you all.Be sure to join us every Wednesday for new episodes of No Mama Left Behind. We share a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between!Our Sponsors and Affiliat...
2024-04-1153 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of Your Uterus, and Protect Your RightsThis one has us FIRED up!In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are catching up after a few weeks off from recording.In true NMLB fashion, we’re talking about it all…nothing is off the table! We’ve got grief, we’ve got poop problems, we’ve got endometriosis, pap smears (reminder: schedule yours today), and yep, you guessed it…the attack on women’s health and reproductive rights. Maybe it’s because of Alyson’s upcoming move to our...
2024-03-2749 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Why is it so Hard to get Pelvic Floor Help?Mamas, you don’t want to miss this one.In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are chatting about one woman’s real-life experience with trying to get pelvic floor help after giving birth. While telling this story, Dr. Marcy discusses a common theme she sees in her practice: women who are brushed off over and over when trying to seek help with their pelvic floor following delivery. Well-meaning medical providers are simply not versed in women’s pelvic flo...
2024-02-2133 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Bringing up MamaIn this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are discussing Alyson’s reaction to reading the book, “Bringing up Bebe” by Pamela Druckerman and the differences between American and French parenting styles.According to the book, one of the main takeaways is that children (in France) exist in the parent’s world, as opposed to the parents' world revolving around the kids.Alyson and Marcy discuss how this relates to American moms, the childcare crisis we find ourselves in, and the loss of...
2024-02-1448 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️It's a Coffee Date and Everyone is InvitedGuess who’s back, back again? In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch invite you to grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and listen as the gals catch up on WTF has been going on over the last month. It’s a coffee date, and everyone is invited!Dr. Marcy talks about some exciting things happening in her work-life and you’ll get the latest on Alyson’s recovery from her surgery. She also shares some heartbreaking news that leads to...
2024-02-0749 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Holiday Recap and WTFYou know how we always say we talk about it all? Well, in this episode WE TALK ABOUT IT ALL. In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are talking all about boobs, poop, holiday happenings, hemorrhoids, you name it…Alyson even shares a fun little tip on how to hide NSFW pics in your iPhone. Absolutely nothing is off the table in this episode! We’ll be taking a short hiatus as Alyson recovers from surgery, so be sure to check b...
2024-01-1024 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Coming to you Live from the PlayroomLive from the Playroom, it’s…A freaking sh*t show, Mama! In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are giving you a very detailed glance into WTF is happening in their lives. Trauma, sick kids, working from home…we’re in the thick of it, ya’ll.If your life is pure chaos right now, please know that you are not alone! We’re right there with you.Be sure to join us every Wednesday for ne...
2023-12-2733 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Seasons of MotherhoodTis the season…In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are discussing the various seasons of motherhood we often find ourselves in.Your kids might be younger and more dependent on you, whereas your friend’s children are older and able to play outside unattended. You may find yourself longing for a time when things look different for you than they are right now. You’re just in a different season. The nice thing about seasons, though, is that they come...
2023-12-2040 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️What to Know About TearingEpisiotomies, forceps, birthing instruments…oh, my!In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are chatting about different types of tearing, episiotomies, and birthing instruments.This episode gets a little graphic…and it’s not to scare you! Our goal with No Mama Left Behind is to tell you all the things no one talks about! Dr. Marcy talks about what it means when you have a tear, the different grades of tearing, risk factors, and recovery tips.Be sur...
2023-12-1340 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Get Your Rest On“After this week, things will start to settle down…” What other lies do we tell ourselves? Yeesh.In this week’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are NOT discussing any one thing in particular. In fact, they are chatting about ALL the things that just build up over time until we, as moms, feel like we’re going to self-destruct at any moment. The biggest takeaway from this episode is learning what things you can choose to take off of your plate so that...
2023-11-2950 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Grief in MotherhoodOur society likes to focus on the happy parts of motherhood, but the fact of the matter is, mothers experience a lot of grief in the postpartum period.Grief isn’t always about losing someone close to us. Grief can also look like:Losing a part of yourselfLosing your freedomLonging for a relationship you wish you hadIn this week’s episode motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch, are chatting about what grief in motherhood looks...
2023-11-2246 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Your Mental HealthDid you know…Women with urinary incontinence during pregnancy had 235% increased odds of a postpartum depression (PPD) screen. And, if urinary incontinence was present in the postpartum period, the odds increased to 380%.In this week’s episode motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch, are talking all about how your pelvic floor impacts your mental health along with the long-term societal effects that pelvic floor health has on women, especially in the work-place.Be sure to join us every Wednesday for new episod...
2023-11-1547 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Birth Prep in the Gen PopYou wouldn’t run a marathon without training, would you?Well, the same should be said about giving birth. Imagine learning different stretches to help during labor, effective positions to birth in, and how to breathe during contractions. If you could learn how to greatly minimize your risk of tearing, would you? So much of modern maternal medicine teaches pregnant moms what to do with the baby…but is lacking when it comes to preventing or reducing common postpartum issues for the mom.In this week’s episode motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and wom...
2023-11-0844 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Mothering the MotherWho mothers us moms? Is it our partner? Our own mother who lives out-of-state? What does it even mean to ‘Mother the Mother’?In this week’s episode motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch, do a deep dive into what it means to ‘Mother the Mother’, and the answer isn’t all that simple.For many women, especially those who are estranged from their mother, who have lost their mom, or whose mother doesn't live within close proximity of them, it is really difficult or bo...
2023-11-0133 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Grandest Canyon Version 2.0You all have been waiting for this one…Grab your stanley cup and get cozy, Mamas. Alyson shares her recent birth story with baby #2. Let’s just say…it didn’t quite go as planned. Dr. Marcy Crouch gives some postpartum recovery advice for Mamas who may find themselves in similar birthing situations like Alyson did. Sometimes things are just completely out of our control, and that’s okay. When it comes to birth plans, sometimes we need to pivot. “Pivot…Pivot!” We’ve all seen that Friends episode, right? Anywho…Join us, motherhood wellness e...
2023-10-2541 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️We're Back! Welcome to Season 4 of NMLBWe’re baaaaackkkkkk!Welcome to Season 4 of No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast! Tune in to find out what we’ve been up to the last few months (ICYMI: Alyson aka @thehonestpeach grew and birthed an entire human), while Dr. Marcy re-birthed (we’re sticking with a theme here) her birth prep and postpartum program– Down There, Done Right.It’s been 4 seasons and Alyson is still having #buttproblems (check out our Season 1 episode to catch-up on this), and Dr. Marcy shares about her almost-home-break-in experience. You’re going to have to listen to...
2023-10-1847 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️It's Not Goodbye, It's See You LaterThat’s a wrap on Season 3, Mamas!In this week’s episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey say “see you later” before heading off to maternity leave (Dr. Marcy feels like mat leave should really be a group effort).It has been one hell of a season, Mamas! We have had some amazing conversations, and some of the best of the best expert guests come on to chat with us. We would love to hear about your favorite episodes, and what t...
2022-12-2844 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Mental Load of the HolidaysAll I want for Christmas is…A balanced holiday load. Right, mamas? In a 2006 study by the American Psychological Association it was found that “holiday stress has a particular impact on women, who take charge of many of the holiday celebrations, particularly the tasks related to preparing meals and decorating the home.” While the research in this particular article was done 15+ years ago, the findings still ring true today.In this week’s episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness and mental health exper...
2022-12-2146 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Pelvic Floor + Pregnancy: What's WhatIn this week’s episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch does a deep dive into how our pelvic floor supports us during pregnancy. And, since Alyson Hempsey is now in her third trimester, she spares no details when it comes to everything you need to know about pelvic floor health!There are a few different functions of our pelvic floor, but one of the main ones is to support us (that’s why we refer to it as the“floor of the core”). When we add on a pregnancy, the weight of t...
2022-12-1452 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Not Your Mothers Bag, Baby!When it comes to parenting, have you ever thought about ways you can do things differently than your own parents might have? We definitely have, and in this week’s episode you get a front row seat into our childhood upbringings and how we are trying to shift the generational cycles as we parent our own kids.Motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey gives us the definition of generational cycles (and generational trauma) and talks about how the ways we were treated as children manifest into our own parenting techniques decades later. Women’s health expert and pelvic floo...
2022-12-0748 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Advanced Maternal AgeWomen’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch has the “Pelvic Floor” once again, along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey, as she does a deep dive into all things AMA (Advanced Maternal Age).When a woman becomes pregnant after 35, she is considered to be of advanced maternal age. But, what exactly does that even mean? What are some of the increased risks associated with pregnancy and women over the age of 35. Does your prenatal care have to change, and if so, how? Marcy shares her own experience as a woman of adv...
2022-11-3044 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Great (Mom) ResignationIn today’s episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey does a deep dive into the term, “The Great Resignation” along with women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch. Together they talk about what the term means and how it has specifically affected mothers across the United States.A total of 48 million people quit their jobs in 2021 according to EdSmart. For mothers especially, balancing work and raising children has always been difficult; however, the pandemic brought it to new heights and presented a whole new set of complexities. In this episode, we talk...
2022-11-2348 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Deets About Endo & FertilityWomen’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch has the “pelvic floor” (get it?), along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey, as she does a deep dive into all things endometriosis and how this condition can affect your pelvic floor and fertility.Endometriosis is often very painful. This disorder is caused when tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of your uterus. With endometriosis, the endometrial-like tissue acts like it’s supposed to– it thickens, breaks down and bleeds with each menstrual cycle. But, because this tissue has no way...
2022-11-161h 05No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Alyson's #1 Tip for a Healthy RelationshipIn this week's episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey shares with women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch her #1 tip for a healthy relationship with your partner.According to one study from the Gottman Institute, in the postpartum period, 67% of couples experience a decline in relationship satisfaction. Well, no kidding, right? Between late night feedings, and wonky sleep schedules, school drop offs and work conflicts (among everything else), it can be hard AF to feel connected to your partner. Alyson sees this all the time with her clients… moms are burnt...
2022-11-0950 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Status of Reproductive RightsIn this week's episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey sit down with Daphne Delvaux, Esq., aka @themamattorney, to learn all about the status of women’s reproductive rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned. Daphne explains the legal jargon you are likely hearing in the news lately, and also sheds light on how this ruling affects every woman and birthing person.Daphne is an award winning trial attorney and founder of Delvaux Law, a firm devoted to women’s rights at wor...
2022-11-021h 00No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️What's the Difference Between Postpartum OCD + Intrusive ThoughtsIn this week's episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey sit down with Dr. Mia Nuñez, a licensed clinical psychologist and leading expert when it comes to complex Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).Currently, Dr. Nuñez works as the West Regional Clinical Director at NOCD, the #1 telehealth provider for the treatment of OCD, where she closely helps to develop clinicians who can deliver exceptional ERP treatment and outcomes, while also providing an excellent customer experience for @treatmyocd members. OCD is one of the most...
2022-10-261h 04No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Support for IVF MamasIn this week's episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are chatting with Jenica Parcell, the host of Fearless Infertility Podcast.Jenica is a certified life coach who specifically helps support Mamas going through IVF. Jenica is an IVF Mama, too, so she knows exactly how exhausting it is to struggle through infertility. She is a mom of twins after 3 IUI’s and 3 rounds of IVF, with another baby on the way after a frozen embryo transfer.Jenica is on a mission to m...
2022-10-191h 13No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️What in the CupIn this week's episode, women’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey sit down with Drew + Cindy, the masterminds behind Sunny Period, to talk about their new and innovative menstrual cup, the Sunny Cup (it has an applicator, ya'll)! Sunny is a self care brand passionate about simplifying menstruator's monthly flow while reducing period pollution. Sunny delivers the best period care, honest period education, and global giveback programs. They created the Sunny Cup + Applicator, a reusable period cup that inserts like a tampon. Sunny ends the fus...
2022-10-1259 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️All about your TailboneWomen’s health expert and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch has the pelvic floor today to share with us everything you need to know about your tailbone: what it is, where it is, and how your tailbone can be affected during pregnancy and birth. Along with motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey, Dr. Marcy does a deep dive into everything you need to know to help prevent tailbone pain while you’re pregnant and after you’ve given birth.There is a lot of misinformation out there on proper pain management when it comes to your tailbon...
2022-10-0544 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Your Inner ChildIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talking all about our Inner Child — we all have one, and today Alyson is sharing all about what it means, and how it relates to our own children, their behavior, and our parenting.When our children express an emotion, we often assign a meaning to it based on our own childhood. What happened when you said you didn’t like something being served for dinner, or when you “whined” because you were disappointed? Can you think about behaviors your children...
2022-09-2848 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️How to Find Your Unicorn Space with Guest: Eve RodskyIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are chatting with none other than Eve Rodsky. Eve first came on our podcast about a year ago to talk about Dividing Labor in the Household. Today, she is talking all about her latest book, "Find Your Unicorn Space,” and her documentary, “Fair Play Life,” based on her New York Times bestseller (and Reese’s Book Club pick), Fair Play.Eve is working to change society one partnership at a time by coming up with a new 21st-century solution to an ag...
2022-09-211h 14No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Episode 62: More Than Makeup: Feeling Your Best in MotherhoodThis week, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch have an amazing guest for you! Darcey Wilde–a Mom, CEO, and co-founder of Shine Cosmetics, sits down with us about her mission: to break the barrier when it comes to make-up and removing the sexualization of women in the beauty industry. A self-proclaimed lifelong cheerleader, Darcey Wilde cherishes relationships and works each day to help the world feel beautiful, one woman at a time. Shine Cosmetics is determined to help women recognize their true beaut...
2022-09-141h 20No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Belly Binding vs CompressionThis week, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch are chatting about the difference between belly binding and compression, and exactly what you need to look for when shopping for pregnancy and postpartum support-wear.We know how important it is to be comfortable when you are pregnant and in the postpartum period. There are a few questions Dr. Marcy recommends asking yourself before making any purchases:Is there a Perineal AreaAre they for Pregnancy or Postpartum (because they should fi...
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Dear DoulaMotherhood and Mental Health with Alyson HempseyPostpartum mood disorders are at an all time high for parents across the United States. Despite this fact the issue is still one that isn't spoken about enough. Many mothers struggle with feelings of shame and isolation because they think they are the only ones experiencing the pain of a postpartum mood disorder diagnosis. In this episode Brandi speaks with mother and therapist Alyson Hempsey about her own experience with postpartum mood disorders and the system she has developed to help all mothers alleviate the stress of these diagnoses and maybe even help prevent them altogether
2022-09-0234 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Everything You Need to Know About DoulasJoin us, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch this week as we host an amazing guest: Brandi Jordan from Dear Doula Podcast. Brandi is here to share with us everything you need to know about doulas, from the history of doulas, what they do to support birthing and postpartum persons, and how to find the right one for you.Brandi gives it to us straight: whatever you *think* you know about doulas, probably isn’t true. They aren’t all potions and crystals (though...
2022-08-311h 05No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Is your baby's sleep schedule running your life? Listen to this.In this week’s episode, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey is chatting with us about Sleep Perfectionism, a term she helped coin based on her experience working with Mamas. This is not an official medical diagnosis. However, this is a topic that Alyson sees with her clients time and time again: Losing sleep over your baby’s sleep.This might be you if:-It’s impossible to be away from the video monitor-You obsessively track your baby’s sleep patterns on an app-It is hard to trust anyone e...
2022-08-241h 02No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️How Not to Lose Your Sh*t When Your Kid Loses Theirs w/ Guest Alyssa Blask Campbell from Seed and SewThis is the episode you have all been waiting for! This week, Dr. Marcy Crouch and Alyson Hempsey sit down with early-childhood expert Alyssa Blask Campbell to talk about… Mom Rage. Yep, we’ve all been there at some point (including Alyssa, who is literally an expert on this stuff)! So, Mama, YOU are not alone.Alyssa is the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. She hosts the Voices of Your Village podcast and is deeply passionate about building emotional intelligence in chi...
2022-08-171h 30No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcys Top 3 FAQsDr. Marcy Crouch has the pelvic floor this week as she does a deep dive into her Top 3 Most FAQs. Why does sex hurt after having a baby?How do I make sure I don’t get a prolapse?How do I close my DRA (Diastasis Recti Abdominis)Together with motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey, Dr. Marcy shares everything you need to know about these common questions: why they happen, what exactly is happening, and ways to help prevent them in the future. It’s like having your very own personal pelvic floor physical therapist!...
2022-08-101h 03No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️How to Tell if it's Intuition or AnxietyIn this episode, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are talking all about intuition and anxiety, and how you can tell the difference between the two.Alyson defines what your intuition is, and gives examples of situations where you may have to stop yourself to ask, is this your instinct telling you something, or do you have underlying anxiety?As moms, we’ve probably experienced a little bit of both. In this episode, Alyson is going to walk you through everything you need to know to di...
2022-08-0349 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️3 Secrets to a Better Postpartum RecoveryJoin us, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch as we talk about Marcy’s 3 secrets to a better postpartum recovery. This episode is all about your pelvic floor, and what you can do before giving birth to best prepare yourself for the recovery period. Do you want to know how to reduce your risk of tearing, lessen your odds of having instruments used, and shorten your recovery period? (Hint: YES! You do!) Then you definitely do not want to miss out on this episode! Want to he...
2022-07-2758 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️A New Approach to Painful PeriodsIn this episode, we sit down with Cody Sanders, a holistic health practitioner, functional nutritionist, co-owner, and co-founder of Mixhers, a super-powered nutrient supplement designed to help ease period symptoms. Cody is a fierce advocate for women’s hormonal health, and in this episode, we are breaking down a new (and natural) approach to painful periods. Join us, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch as we chat with Cody about her search for a natural way to deal with the monthly woes our periods bring along with them. In...
2022-07-201h 13No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️S3E1 How Early is Too EarlyHow early is too early to share about those two pink lines? Join us, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch as we sit down to discuss the “right” time to share about your pregnancy. SPOILER: There is no right time. Share when you are comfortable sharing (or don’t at all. The choice is yours).In this episode, Alyson and Marcy discuss the role social media can often play in our decisions to share personal information. You’ll hear about how we learned of our pregnancies, how long we waite...
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Its HERTIME with Cody SandersHow To Get Your Mood, Energy, and Sexy Back with Marcy Crouch and Alyson Hempsey EP148Send us a textNew moms are barraged with messages about getting their body back after baby. We’re fed advice on reclaiming our energetic, happy, and in-the-mood selves ASAP after delivery. But the truth is that being pregnant and nurturing another life for nine months is a full-time, energy-and-nutrient-consuming job for the body.On todays episode, Cody invites two women health experts to join her in this conversation, one teaches us about what's going on "down there" and the other helps us piece together what's going on "up there". They add professional expertise, humor, tru...
2022-07-0547 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Special Report: ROESpecial Report: SCOTUS decision on overturning Roe v Wade. Helpful links: https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/policy-and-position-statements/statements-of-policy/2022/abortion-policyhttps://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/abortion-access-tool/UShttps://www.acog.org/contact/media-center/abortion-language-guide#:~:text=Abortion%20is%20a%20medical%20intervention,medical%20needs%20of%20pregnant%20people.Support the show
2022-06-2950 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Special Report: The Formula Crisis w/ @TheFormulaMomAttention, Mamas! This one's for you. Have you been affected by the current formula shortage? Then, this special episode with Mallory aka @theformulamom is for you! Join us, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch as we sit down with Mallory to answer all of your formula crisis questions.We've received a lot of feedback lately from our listeners with questions regarding the formula shortage, so, who better to answer them than the expert herself? In this episode you will learn:What caused the form...
2022-06-1734 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️One Year Anniversary RecapThis week, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch recap their favorite episodes from Season 1 and 2 in celebration of THEIR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!This year has been one wild and crazy ride, but we are so thrilled to be on this journey with each and every one of you! We’ve had some really eye opening and interesting conversations in the last year about intrusive thoughts, postpartum pelvic floor issues, equal responsibilities in the household (shout out to Eve Rodsky), and yes, even Marcy’s vagina. We have...
2022-06-1557 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The 411 on C-SectionsThis week, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch are talking about the history of C-Sections, medical reasons why you might need a C-Section, and the difference between VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) and TOLAC (Trial of Labor after Cesarean). Did you know there was a difference?In this episode, you’ll get an overview of what exactly a Cesarean Section (C-Section) is and how it is performed. There are several medical reasons why a C-Section might be necessary, but as you know, here on No Mama Left Behind, th...
2022-06-081h 07No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Everything You Need to Know about PCOSThis week, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch sit down with a very special guest, Cory Ruth, who you may know as @thewomensdietician on Instagram. Cory is a registered dietician and women’s health expert who works specifically with women to help them better understand the powerful connection between the female body systems and optimal health. Cory struggled for what seemed like forever with irregular periods, anovulatory cycles, and ridiculous weight gain even though she spent the majority of her time focusing on “healthy eating” and “exercising.” Then, she receive...
2022-06-011h 14No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️3 Tips to Start Your Meditation JourneyWhen was the last time you sat still, did nothing, and simply focused on taking deep breaths? In today’s episode, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey shares a brief overview on the benefits of meditation, and how you can get started with just 3-5 minutes a day.Before getting to the “meat and potatoes” of this episode (IYKYK), Alyson and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch catch up on what Alyson has been reading lately, “habit stacking,” and Alyson’s goal of trying to wake up early and make her bed each day, while Marcy shares...
2022-05-2543 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Baby Wearing and how it Affects the VagWomen’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch has the “pelvic floor” once again in this episode as she and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey talk about everything you need to know about protecting your pelvic floor while baby wearing. Alyson shares about the mental pressure she felt to baby wear her daughter, and why it’s okay if baby wearing isn’t for you (remember, Mama, you have to protect your mental health, too). Dr. Marcy discusses how to properly baby wear, and shares which baby carriers she recommends the most from a pelvic floor therapist’s perspective...
2022-05-1849 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Mothers are Essential w/ GUEST "Like a Mother" Author: Angela GarbesIn today’s episode, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey talk with author Angela Garbes about the inspiration for her first book, Like a Mother, where Angela explores some of the questions we have all probably asked ourselves, too: What is the placenta? How do we go into labor? Why is breast best?Like a Mother explores the science behind these questions, among others, that women have regarding everything from pregnancy loss, to complicated labors to postpartum changes, and why women deserve access to better care...
2022-05-111h 12No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️BONUS: Mother's Day Special Join us, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey for our very first BONUS episode. This is our Mother’s Day gift to you, Mama.In this episode, we share our reaction to the latest SCOTUS headlines (spoiler alert: we think it’s f’ed up). At NMLB, we believe it is perfectly okay if you don’t want to spend this day with your family and kids. You do you, boo. It is also okay if this day might be triggering for you (it was for Marcy...
2022-05-0838 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Goddess MythWhy do we feel guilt with every decision we make as a Mom? Why is it that we worry about being judged? Have you ever felt so strongly that you wanted to give your child a pacifier, but that you shouldn't, because what if they experienced nipple confusion? Or, that you absolutely had to breastfeed your baby, even though your gut told you it wasn’t working for you? In today’s episode, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey talk about The Goddess Myth—a myth that...
2022-05-0451 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcy's Top 3 Tips for PregnancyIn today’s episode, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch has the “pelvic floor” once again as she and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey discuss Dr. Marcy’s Top 3 Pregnancy Tips. These tips will help you stay comfortable during your pregnancy, set you up for a positive delivery experience (vaginal or C-section), and ensure that you have positive recovery outcomes. Dr. Marcy and Alyson discuss:A functional approach to exercising your pelvic floor while pregnantPerineal massagePreparing questions in advance for your provider (Dr. Marcy provides an entire list for you in...
2022-04-2751 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Hormones, Periods, and Perimenopause...Oh, My!Today’s episode is all about hormones, periods, and perimenopause…Oh, my! We know what you’re thinking when you see the word “menopause”. Our guest Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual, shares with us the definition of perimenopause and how it can relate to you in the postpartum period.Together with pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey, Lara shares everything you need to know about why and how your hormones are changing, the dreaded...
2022-04-201h 08No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Losing Your Identity In MotherhoodThe journey into motherhood is often not easy to describe. No, we aren’t talking about the birds and bees. In today’s episode, Dr. Marcy Crouch and Alyson Hempsey are talking about a phrase you have probably never heard before: Matrescence. And guess what? If you’re a mom (whether you birthed a baby, used a surrogate, or adopted), you have experienced matrescence first hand.Dr. Marcy and Alyson describe their own experiences with matrescence and the feeling of losing your identity after becoming a mom. You will also hear about the symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) a...
2022-04-131h 09No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Fine Print: What Every Mom Should Know About Labor and DeliveryIn today’s episode, Dr. Marcy Crouch takes the (pelvic) floor along with Alyson Hempsey to discuss physical birth trauma, why it happens, the use of instruments during deliveries, and tips on how to recover. If you are pregnant, this is some great information for you to take to your provider to prepare you for delivery along with when the use of instruments and intervention might be medically necessary. If you have previously given birth, and especially if you experienced any interventions or instrumental deliveries, you are not alone! We are here to help guide you through recovery....
2022-04-061h 18No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Embracing Your Authentic Self In Motherhood w/GUEST: Linda, @fruitsofmotherhoodThe queen of mom-stagram is joining us today for a candid, vulnerable, hilarious conversation about motherhood + her journey of self-discovery. Linda Fruits is a mama of two boys and a tik tok and instagram star with over 300,000+ followers that eat UP her relatable, honest mom content. We have the BEST conversation about motherhood, vulnerability, and embracing your authentic self. Linda also recently made a HUGE life transition that includes co-parenting with her husband (whom she is separated from) under the same roof! It's a beautiful story you don't want to miss!Join pelvic floor and women's hea...
2022-03-301h 17No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcy's Top 3 Tips for the Postpartum PeriodIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they continue to discuss their top tips on how to navigate the postpartum period. Dr. Marcy's got your back (and vagina) in today's episode. She gives TONS of tips on how to help heal "down there" after having a baby. Her tips include:- 4 things you can do in the acute phase of healing- Her favorite products to have for postpartum- and more! Every Mom experiences a different postpartum reco...
2022-03-231h 04No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Alyson's 3 Tips for the Postpartum PeriodIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they discuss their top tips on how to navigate the postpartum period. Every Mom experiences a different postpartum recovery journey. Alyson shares her experience in hopes to make your journey a lot easier!Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.Selected Links From the Episode:"A Tale of 2 Boobs""You do You, Boo...
2022-03-161h 13No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️A Gal's gotta eat! Using food to support your body in Motherhood w/GUEST: Katie BressackJoin pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they welcome today's guest, board certified holistic health coach Katie Bressack. Katie's mission is to support busy women with nutrition and wellness counseling with a specialty in hormonal health. She gives tons of actionable tips for those first months postpartum!Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.Selected Links From the Episode:Learn more about wo...
2022-03-091h 01No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Coached vs. Spontaneous PushingJoin pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey in an episode you do not want to miss! Equal parts laughter and education! In the introduction, Alyson and Marcy talk about their experiences being toothless and having a "freaky" toe (respectively). After a lot of giggles, they get down to biz and Marcy shares the various types of pushing when giving birth. (Did you know there was more than one?!) Marcy dives into the evidence behind each & how they can impact your pelvic floor. It's a great episode for our...
2022-03-021h 07No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️An Ode to Military Mamas w/GUEST: Mattea HigginsJoin pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they salute one of our very own, NMLB behind-the-scenes extraordinaire, Mattea Higgins. Mattea is here to share her experience being a USAF pilot wife + mama, and how that has shaped her experience in motherhood. Alyson is a milspouse herself, and Marcy is the product of two parents who were also career military. It's a great discussion about how to support military moms, and sheds light on what our service members' families sacrifice. ❤️Join us weekly as we talk al...
2022-02-231h 40No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Deets On Breathing and PostureEver been told you're a "chest breather?" Ever wondered where your diaphragm is, or what it does? Never fear, Dr. Marcy Crouch is here! In today's episode, Marcy and Alyson Hempsey talk about the nuances of posture and breathing. They go into depth about what changes with your breathing patterns before, during, and after pregnancy and how it effects other systems in your body. Dr. Marcy brings fire tips and tricks so that you can improve posture and breathing. If anyone knows how to make a boring topic like breathing funny and entertaining, it's these mamas!Join us...
2022-02-161h 15No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️It's all about the Money, Honey! w/GUEST: Stacy Miller-Wealth Advisor, CFPIn today's episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch are joined with guest Stacy Miller, a mom, military spouse, certified financial planner and wealth advisor. Stacy is passionate about helping WOMEN find financial security. She is here to give ALL the tips to mamas on how to be in control of your finances, whether you're single or married, working or a stay at home mama. She discusses the gender WEALTH gap, and how its continuing to widen. This is such an important episode, Mamas. If thinking about finances FREAKS you ou...
2022-02-091h 30No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Moms, Stop "shoulding" all over the placeDo you "should" your pants, mamas? Are you just "should"ing all over the place? Well, then this is episode is for YOU. Motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch talk about helpful ways to reframe our thought processes in order to be kinder to ourselves as Mamas. Alyson also offers up some advice on how NOT to motivate yourself. In addition, we get an update on A & M's outer and inner children, and Marcy tells us about her latest fox hunt. Yes...you read that right. (No foxes were harmed do...
2022-02-021h 03No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Conscious Parenting with GUEST: Bryanna Kappadakunnel, LMFTIn today's episode, motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch are joined by psychotherapist Bryana Kappadakunnel from @consciousmommy. They talk all things parenting; from owning and deciphering your triggers to the importance of mothers being mentally well so they can support their kiddos. If you've been wondering what it means to be "conscious" as a mom, this episode is for you! Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.Selected Links Fr...
2022-01-261h 24No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️WTF 2022Motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch come back from the holiday "vacation" and chat all things 2022: The recent surge in COVID-19 infections + illnesses this flu season, whose family got hit with what illness and when, and trying to be a working Mom throughout. They chat about being "mildly irritated" with your spouse. Oh, and Marcy cries reading a birth story...shocker. We are tired. How about ya'll? Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in...
2022-01-1955 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Season 1: THAT'S A WRAP!Motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch wrap up the first season of No Mama Left Behind by recapping their favorite guests and moments, and add some insight into their first year as professional podcasters (LOL). Expect many tangent mountains, some TMI'S and an update on Alyson and Marcy's personal lives. The gals also give you a sneak peek into what to expect for SEASON 2. WE WANT TO KNOW: What were some of your favorite guests, moments, or episodes from Season 1? Tell us at nomamaleftbehindthepodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-2958 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Dreaded Husband StitchMotherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch talk about winding down from the Thanksgiving holiday and catch up on their inner and outer children. Then, they dive right into episiotomy vs. spontaneous tearing during childbirth, the barbaric "husband stitch" and pelvic exams giving without consent...while women are under anesthesia. YUP...You read that right.Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between. Selected Links From the Episode:...
2021-12-151h 15No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Tips for Surviving Colic w/Guest: Sharmon Reddington (@mum_well)Join us this week as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey catch up about their personal lives, complain about men peeing everywhere, and climb other tangent mountains. After, our wonderful guest Sharmon Reddington joins us to discuss her personal (as a mom) and a professional (as a counselor to new moms) journey with Colic. The group discusses how challenging colic can be on a mama, and Sharmon serves up some tips to help manage the mom guilt + anxiety associated with it. Colic is no joke, but the group manages to i...
2021-12-081h 23No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️So, PB&J crusts aren't considered a healthy diet? W/GUEST: Lauren Kelly, R.D. from SoundDoes your diet consist of leftover PB&J crusts, or mac n cheese remnants on the stove? Same, mama. That's why motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch brought on today's guest, Lauren Kelly, R.D. She's a nutritionist who has a wealth of knowledge about postpartum nutrition. She's also the head of Community & Nutrition at Sound, our new fave sparkling water/tea company. The gals ask Lauren about motherhood, how her vag & mind were after birth, and all sorts of questions on how to properly feed thyself in th...
2021-12-011h 14No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Thanksgiving SmorgasbordHappy Holidays from your favorite gal pals, Alyson Hempsey and Dr. Marcy Crouch! Today's episode was supposed to be about holiday boundaries, and ended up being about everything BUT holiday boundaries. Join them as they venture into a smattering of topics, such as Marcy's new venture into therapy (cue Alyson swooning), Alyson has some big news about her family (cue Dr. Marcy swooning), and the recent push for paid parental leave (YAY!) #nmlbJoin us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between....
2021-11-241h 10No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Our OB/GYN Ally (w/GUEST: Dr. Sterling, OB/GYN)Join us this week as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey sit down with Dr. Sterling, an OB/GYN on a mission to give parents the compassionate, heartfelt support and advice they deserve during the reproductive period. Marcy and Alyson pick her brain about OB/GYN care, discuss her experience with delivery + postpartum, and talk about how some moms get left behind (and why!) Dr. Sterling talks in depth about pre and postnatal medical care, and her own emotional journey she experienced during her first pregnancy.Join us we...
2021-11-171h 30No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Meeting Mom FriendsIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey discuss the challenges that come with making Mom friends. We at NMLB believe it is important to have friends who are also moms to lean on the shared experiences together, but we also understand the hardships that come with motherhood and friendships. Marcy talks about how difficult it was for her to talk to her non-mom friends about her IVF journey, and how that added to what was already a very stressful period for her family. Alyson talks about pandemic parenting, an...
2021-11-1053 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Gestational Diabetes w/Dr. MollyIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey welcome a very special guest, NMLB team member Dr. Molly, as she shares her experience with Gestational Diabetes. There are known risk factors associated with a Gestational Diabetes diagnosis, but, as we learn from Dr. Molly you can also have no risk factors and still be diagnosed. The screening for Gestational Diabetes is a routine practice, and you can expect to be screened for it between weeks 24-28 (typically) of your pregnancy. Alyson discusses the impacts this diagnosis has on mental he...
2021-11-031h 14No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️POP & PeeIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Pee (something we all can't seem to stop doing after we've given birth). Marcy gives some tips on leaking urine and managing prolapse, and Alyson reminds us that every physical aspect of our bodies directly affects our mental health and well-being, too! There are three functions of the pelvic floor: continence, support, and sexual. Marcy gives a great explanation about how the pelvic floor is impacted both during pregnancy and after birth, and o...
2021-10-271h 00No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️How to divide labor in the household + other secrets w/Guest: EVE RODSKY, Author of "Find Your Unicorn Space"In today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are chatting with none other than Eve Rodsky. She's been featured in The New York Post, The Guardian, Forbes, CNN, and more. Eve is working to change society one partnership at a time by coming up with a new 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering 2/3 or more of the unpaid domestic work and childcare for their homes and families. She is the author of "Fair Play," and her NEW book, "Find Y...
2021-10-201h 18No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Sandpaper Vagina & Other Intimacy KillersIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about all things postpartum S-E-X, like: why your vagina is *so dry* after having a baby and why having sex postpartum can be difficult both physically and mentally. Dr. Marcy shares tips on what you can do to help with discomfort (she is a pelvic floor PT, as you know) and Alyson offers validation from a mental health expert's perspective that it is okay if you're not ready to have sex immediately after giving birth. Join us wee...
2021-10-131h 01No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcy Birth Story#2 : The Big OneIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about the birth of Marcy's second son. Together Marcy and Alyson chat about the different types of tearing that can be experienced during birthday, incontinence (Marcy actually peed in a grocery store), and just how totally different two labors and births can be. Every birth story is different, Mama! And, we want to hear yours! Send us your birth or postpartum story to nomamaleftbehindthepodcast@gmail.comJoin us weekly as we talk all things related to...
2021-10-061h 03No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Periods! Then & NowIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about periods, before and after baby. They each share what their first period experiences were like, the first time they ever used a tampon, the misconceptions they were told, and how their periods changed after having children. You will also hear from Kristy, the CEO and creator of ModiBodi, reusable and sustainable leak-proof underwear. Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in...
2021-09-291h 14No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️What EVERY mom needs to know about Postpartum PsychosisHave you ever had intrusive thoughts about harm coming to you or your baby? You are not alone, because 9 out of 10 moms experience this. In today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about Postpartum Psychosis. Alyson shares her expertise on maternal mental health and how many moms don't get help for this (normal) phenomenon out of fear that their children will get taken away from them. Alyson also sheds light on exactly what is Postpartum Psychosis versus a normal intrusive thought, and how you can (safely) get he...
2021-09-2259 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️#bootyholeprobsIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey get very vulnerable. Today, they're talking all about constipation, hemorrhoids, poop...you know...the things that are totally normal that no one ever talks to you about. Alyson describes her harrowing experience with constipation post-partum, that undoubtedly had an effect on her mental health. Marcy talks about an actual, clinical tool used to determine if your poop is considered "normal". Just remember, Mamas... everyone poops. Nothing to be embarrassed about when it comes to this episode! Join us weekly as...
2021-09-1557 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcy's IVF Story Part DeuxContent warning: This episode focuses on IVF and pregnancy loss.Today's episode is Part 2 of Dr. Marcy Crouch's telling of her IVF experience. Dr. Marcy gets extremely personal as she opens up about IVF and the pregnancy loss she has experienced. She goes into detail about her anxiety throughout the IVF process and Alyson discusses the effects of IVF and pregnancy loss on a woman's mental health and shares the advice she gives her clients who are on similar journeys. This conversation is a difficult one, but both Dr. Marcy and Alyson believe it...
2021-09-081h 05No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️You do You, Boo: Special Guest TheFormulaMomIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk with Mallory from The Formula Mom. They have a special conversation that is near and dear to everyone's boobs...and bottles. Mallory is an expert on all things baby formula. She is a Certified Infant Feeding Technician and has a plethora of resources related to baby formula. Her mission is to help families make informed and confident feeding decisions and to feel good about formula feeding without the stress, guilt, or shame, Join us weekly as we talk al...
2021-09-0157 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Body Positivity Y'all: Guest BodyFitbyAmyIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey chat with Amy from BodyFitByAmy about pregnancy fitness, postpartum exercises, how she got her start as a trainer, and how body image during and after baby affects us all.Amy is a personal trainer and fitness instructor with over 15 years of experience. After many years of working in gyms, and as a busy mom of 2, Amy wanted to find a way to make fitness accessible to everyone. Amy, along with Dr. Marcy and Alyson, have a serious conversation about a...
2021-08-2555 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Well That Was Unexpected! - with Sam & Haley from "Don't Call Me Mommy"In today's episode, things get REAL as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey chat with comedy duo Haely and Sam from Don't Call Me Mommy. We have a hilarious discussion about all things WTF during pregnancy, postpartum, and birth. In the episode, you'll hear a conversation that speaks the real truth about parenthood, and as Haely and Sam put it, if you want advice, they don't have it! Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and eve...
2021-08-181h 02No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️IVF - Marcy's Story Pt. 1Content warning: This episode focuses on IVF and pregnancy loss. Today's episode is Part 1 of 2 as Dr. Marcy Crouch shares her IVF experience. Dr. Marcy gets extremely personal as she opens up about IVF and the pregnancy loss she has experienced. Alyson discusses the effects of IVF and pregnancy loss on a woman's mental health and shares the advice she gives her clients who are on similar journeys. This conversation is a difficult one, but both Dr. Marcy and Alyson believe it is important to share these hard topics and personal experiences so that we ca...
2021-08-111h 27No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️A Tale of 2 BoobsToday's episode is all about breasts as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey do a deep dive into just about everything related to our breasts: nipple care, breastfeeding, thrush, formula feeding...and so much more! They both share their personal experiences with breastfeeding (and bottle feeding). Alyson discusses how breastfeeding affects maternal mental health and Dr. Marcy shares her insight on how breastfeeding affects your vagina (who knew?)Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and...
2021-08-041h 11No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The Grandest CanyonIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk all about The Vagina. Together they discuss shame pertaining to vaginas, what is and isn't normal, and the question, "will sex ever feel the same after having a baby?" Sex will feel different, your vagina will feel different, because something different happened to your body. That doesn't have to be a negative thing, Mama! Dr. Marcy and Alyson also discuss stigmas that are often related to women's bodies, bodily functions (like queefing), along with their personal experiences of be...
2021-07-2855 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Language...not the foul typeIn today's episode, pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk about how what we say, and what we hear, can affect us during motherhood. As moms, we've all experienced some sort of exposure to this unwanted language. Marcy shares an example after a nurse told her following a miscarriage that, "at-least you know you can get pregnant". Alyson discusses the Toxic Positivity culture and how this, along with the language we use and hear, can trigger health outcomes. Together they share examples and offer advice for what we, and medical p...
2021-07-2148 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Marcy's Birth Story...the gateway to the Big VaginaIn today's episode, it's Dr. Marcy Crouch's turn to share the birth stories of her sons. She shares the details of losing her mucus plug (did you know you can lose it more than once?), the use of misoprostol to help soften her cervix, and her experience with having a foley catheter. You'll also hear about her experience with epidurals and having her water broken. We go all the way "down there" again in this episode, and Dr. Marcy does not hold back! Hold on to your tits for this one!You can join us weekly to l...
2021-06-1447 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Alyson's Birth RecollectionWe go all the way "down there" in today's episode as motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and Dr. Marcy Crouch talk about the birth of Alyson's daughter. Alyson shares her experience with using Spinning Babies along with having an epidural. Did you know about "the shakes" that often happen immediately after birth? Alyson shares her experience while Dr. Marcy also discusses how epidurals can affect the laboring process. Remember, Mama, medicated or unmedicated, every birth is a natural birth. We'd love to hear your birth story! Share yours by emailing us at nomamaleftbehindthepodcast@gmail.com And...
2021-06-1249 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️No, That Knife Isn't Going to Fly off the Counter and Hurt your BabyToday's episode is all about maternal mental health as motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey shares an important discussion with Dr. Marcy Crouch about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). We talk about intrusive thoughts, the signs of postpartum depression (PPD) and the differences between PPD and "the baby blues". Mamas, have you ever said to yourself, "no one told me this" about the postpartum period when it comes to mental health? We talk about it all in this episode. Join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the post...
2021-06-0559 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️Put Your Baby in the BasketDr. Marcy Crouch has the pelvic "floor" in this episode (get it?) Today, she and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey discuss what the pelvic floor is and shed light on Dr. Marcy's love-hate relationship with kegels. This episode is for all birthing persons, if you have had a baby, will have a baby, or want to have a baby. We talk about painful sex as well as debunking some myths you may or may not have heard about the pelvic floor. There is nothing to be ashamed about when it comes to our bodies, Mama! Dr. Marcy and Alyson h...
2021-06-0554 minNo Mama Left Behind: The Podcast™️The FIRSTHI MAMAS! Join pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch + motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey for the inaugural episode of "No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast." The gals introduce themselves and what they do to help support Mamas. Marcy makes a lot of vagina puns. We learn about the gals' love story, including why Marcy is saved in Alyson's phone as "Barfy Marcy." Join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! Selected Links From the Ep...
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