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Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & BeyondDR. ANIETIE UKPE-WALLACE- Navigating MiscarriageSend us a textToday, I speak with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, PT, DPT, also known as Tia. She is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in providing a continuum of care and support from pregnancy loss to postpartum all while emphasizing the importance of self-care. After her own chronic struggles surrounding her pelvic floor and multiple miscarriages she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even misunderstood. She is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oakland, CA where she offers...2025-01-241h 06
Beyond The MatMercier Therapy and secondary infertility, with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe WallaceIn this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Ukpe Wallace, a pelvic health physical therapist, and Mercier therapist. What exactly is Mercier therapy and how can it help women? What is secondary infertility and why do so many experience it? Learn the ins and outs of pelvic health and the importance of listening to your body.
For more info on Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace, please visit https://www.selfcarephysio.com/ or follow her on IG @selfcarephysio and @tendingtoyourwomb
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I Thought I Was Over ThisBeyond Conception: Exploring Baby Loss, IVF, and the Emotional Impact of Infertility with guest Anietie (Tia) Ukpe-WallaceToday we have a very special guest joining us. Please welcome Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia. Tia is a pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in working with individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor issues, as well as women experiencing pregnancy loss. In today's episode, Tia shares her personal journey with baby loss and infertility and the work she does supporting individuals who have had similar journeys. We'll delve into topics such as manual therapy, emotional and psychological factors that impact fertility, and the importance of finding resilience after loss. Tia's story is a testament t...2023-11-0137 min
Poised & Powerful ParentingHolistic Healing after Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe-Wallace {REPLAY}Content Warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage are mentioned throughout this episode. Find mental health support for pregnancy loss at Postpartum Support International.Pregnancy loss isn’t talked about enough, but it’s just as important to hear those stories as it is to hear birth stories. Many women struggle with their pregnancy loss alone and in secret. If we can all have a better understanding of what to expect and how to find support for ourselves or support those around us, we will all be better for it. Episode 42 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the...2022-10-031h 04
Poised & Powerful ParentingHolistic Healing after Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe-WallaceContent Warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage are mentioned throughout this episode. Find mental health support for pregnancy loss at Postpartum Support International.Pregnancy loss isn’t talked about enough, but it’s just as important to hear those stories as it is to hear birth stories. Many women struggle with their pregnancy loss alone and in secret. If we can all have a better understanding of what to expect and how to find support for ourselves or support those around us, we will all be better for it. Episode 20 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the...2021-10-251h 04
The Masterful Art of Self CareQuick Check-In...Where Have I Been?Just wanted to hop on and give you all a quick update on where things stand with this podcast and what I hope to have in store for you all in the beginning of 2021!
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Practice HumanEp 030: Anietie Ukpe-Wallace | Body Literacy, Self-Care, and Pelvic HealthAnietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia, has had a life-long fascination with the human body and its inner workings. Beginning with a formal introduction to movement in college, she has continued that journey ever since. As a yoga teacher of 8 years in the Bay Area, CA, her practice morphed from one of structure and ego to one of humility and independent thinking. After her own struggles surrounding her pelvic floor, she has grown a love for learning and understanding this part of the body that is rarely talked about and sometimes even misunderstood. Being a mom has...2020-06-201h 12The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 55: Self-Care ShamingWith this global pandemic, I am frequently catching myself shaming and critiquing how I am not doing enough self-care. I am not getting up early enough in the morning for my self-care routine, I am not as physically active as I should be, I am not doing all of the fun activities with my daughter or not sticking to a homeschooling schedule, I am not super productive enough and I am not doing enough for my business. So many "shoulds" and even more of feeling like I am not "doing enough". Maybe some of this resonates with you, both...2020-04-2813 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 54: Jill Miller-The Queen of Self-CareThis is needed right now, we are in a global pandemic and what is needed is real self-care. Caring for ourselves so that we can be there for others, whether you are a mother or a healthcare professional or teacher. I have dubbed Jill Miller, one of my first influential yoga and movement teachers, as the queen of self-care, because she has truly helped me bring ore body awareness and self-soothing that my body needed when all I was doing was punishing it. With intuitive self-care, you are introduced to you with the work of self-myofascial release (via Yoga T...2020-04-1452 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 53: Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong: Social Isolation vs. Social DistancingCorona Virus AKA COVID 19 is now a pandemic and self-care and community care are an absolute must right now. We can either continue to hold our selves in a constant state of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety or begin to use the tools of self-care to help us overcome this current crisis. Definitely not going to offer one answer that will fit all needs, but to be aware that if you are taking part in social isolation, that you are still staying in contact with loved ones and people in your community even if not in person. It is very...2020-03-1625 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 52: Bethany Drohmann-How She Integrates Self-Care as a Busy MomBethany Drohmann is one busy woman, with three kids and a business, maintaining a regular movement practice for a dancer and mover like herself would seem pretty challenging. Listen in on ways that Bethany has been able to find a creative and novel way of integrating movement/self-care into her busy life with kids.
***Apologies for the sound quality, this was recorded in a cafe last year during the power outages in the Bay Area when I had no power in my home, so I apologize for some of the background noises :(***
Instagram handle: @movementmama2020-03-031h 01The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 51: Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong-Hair Care Self CareAnother episode of Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong and I am talking about hair. If you don’t know me or haven’t met me, I am a woman of color and have loc’ed hair. Growing up, hair has definitely been a big part of my life, which helped me define beauty unfortunately and was also the wellspring for change in my life. How does our hair define self-care for us? Can the damaging effects on what we do to our hair speak to the care and love we give to ourselves if we may actually be poisoning ourselves?
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 50: Dr. Carrie Pagliano, Women's Health Physical TherapistFor the 50th episode, I have Dr. Carrie Pagliano, a PT who specializes in women's health come on to the podcast to talk about her own journey through self-care before becoming a mom, as a mom and now as a mom to two children while also holding down a very successful PT practice. We then spend some time discussing how some of the myths that women are fed during postpartum (diastasis recti, prolapse) can actually be damaging and how changing that narrative can be meaningful to how they perceive their own healing. She shares her own journey as a...2020-02-041h 02The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 49: Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong-Vaginal SteamingA self-care practice that has been in use for ages and was still done by immigrants to the US and other Western countries but popularized in the last 10 years. We delve into what yoni or vaginal steaming is, the process of this practice, what conditions this self-care practice can help with and some of the theories or claims for and against it.
http://www.rebellesociety.com/2015/07/07/learning-the-art-of-vaginal-steam-healing-an-ancient-tradition/
https://www.mamavation.com/health/first-study-vaginal-steaming-for-postpartum-care.html
http://fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com/
https://drjengunter.com/2015/01/27/gwyneth-paltrow-says-steam-your-vagina-an-obgyn-says-dont/
https://skeptoid.com/blog/2015/01/18/the-mysterious-origins-of-vaginal-steaming/
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 48: Sukie Baxter-Perfect Posture For LifeWelcome back and welcome to a New Year! As we kick off off Season 4, I am happy to have Sukie Baxter, a posture and movement specialist come on the podcast to discuss various aspects of posturing, alignment, how posturing affects our brain, and her perspective on chronic pain and where the focus should lie. Even though this was recorded in the fall and we talk about the holidays, she shares some great self-care tips that can carry you through all year round.
Website: https://wholebodyrevolution.com/
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2020-01-0500 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 47: Season 3 CloserI am doing this episode to close out season 3 as we approach the holidays.
I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you who have been listening to season 3 and the previous episodes as well. Just knowing that there is someone out there listening and hopefully feeling inspired to help change the way we look at self-care and the way we learn about our bodies is inspiration enough for me to continue with this work.
As I mention in the podcast, there will be some changes as I am now an employed, fu...2019-12-1812 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 46: Dr. Jessica Drummond-Integrative Women's Health InstituteIn this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Jessica Drummond, the founder of Integrative Women's Health Institute, a physical therapist as well as a functional nutritionist. We discussed various facets of women's health with a focus on the role that stress, insulin and cortisol play in our health. If you are one who subsides on a "coffee and wine diet", have a hard time staying asleep at night or no longer feel the same as you did when you entered your postpartum period, this is the episode for you.
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https://z...2019-12-1041 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 45: Self-Care Practice Gone Wrong-Got My Nails Done!I want to start by apologizing. this episode was supposed to come out last week, but my computer had other ideas and I was not able to get it out on time. Additionally (you can tell I was clearly not altogether for this episode) I forgot to wear my microphone, so for the first 2/3rd of the episode, the sound me be off and I apologize. One of the challenges of doing the audio, recording and editing all your self :)
Today's episode highlights some of the dangers when it comes to using nail polish or having it...2019-12-0230 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 44: 30 Day Self-Care ChallengeConsider joining or being a part of this self-care challenge! Not only is this helpful to establish a self-care routine before the holidays but can also be used all year long.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 42: Gabbi Whisler, DPT - Anxiety Coaching and Physical TherapyDr. Gabbi Whisler is no stranger to anxiety and depression. After years of struggling to find her path, she landed on physical therapy and has been combining the two worlds together, the use of physical therapy to help treat and coach patients with anxiety. No system ever works alone and when the physical, the mental, emotional and spiritual can be all addressed, then that is when true healing can be found.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 40: Dr. Juan Martin, Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistHave you ever wondered what a pelvic floor physical therapist actually does? Are you a mom who might have some urine or fecal leakage or just not feel right "down there" after giving birth? Well, Dr. Juan Martin is here to answer those questions and more in today's episode. Not only does she treat these issues, but she has experienced them herself. She goes in-depth into what she considers to be self-care for the pelvic floor and how she has been able to incorporate self-care into her busy life as a mom and a full-time PT!
JMM...2019-10-2135 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 39: 15 Minute Shortie-What is Your Baseline?I have written about this before, finding out what your "normal" is and by doing that, you need to have an understanding of what your baseline is? No idea what that is...check out this episode on how you can establish your own baseline and then listen to another wonderful PT, Julie Wiebe, who discusses the importance of establishing your baseline and how doing this now can have an impact on the next generation of mothers. This can apply to all aspects of your life, nutritionally, mentally, emotionally, but hear I discuss it in the context of pelvic floor...2019-10-1527 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 38: DeNicea Hilton of Period BypassingHow in tune are you with your cycle? Is it something you dread or maybe even avoid until it is all over? This is, among other things, is what DeNicea Hilton calls Period Bypassing. It is something that she helps young girls, teens, and women who are struggling with their cycle help bring connection and intuitive awareness through the use of Eastern Medicine.
You can find out more about her work, her upcoming podcast and more opportunities to work with her at:
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 37: Dr. Kristian Henderson of BLK+GRNDr. Henderson is a true pioneer. The founder of BLK+GRN, a beautifully curated online virtual store with products by black-owned businesses, she helps to encourage and inspire more women to think more critically about the products that they use on a daily basis. With a background in public health, she has seen the disparities that are still present in communities of color and how the current maternal health crisis affecting WOC may be tied to environmental toxins that they are putting on their body as part of their beauty and self-care routine.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 36: Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong-Skin BleachingTo be honest, when I started out researching this topic, I was pretty clueless and surprised at how prevalent skin bleaching is and is a continued practice in parts of the US, Africa, the Carribean, and Asia. Despite this practice, that is going back several hundred years, and the known physical, physiological and mental damages that can occur from the continued use of skin bleaching, it is still prevalent and in some cases seen as necessary in order for a woman to be considered of worth or value in her society.
I hope that after listening you g...2019-09-2334 min
KPFA - Womens MagazineSeptember 16, 2019 – The Space Between Us hosted by Jovelyn RichardsA Route to Ourselves lessening the space between women’s bodies.
Today’s show on The Space Between Us we are introduced to Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, known as Tia, Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman. The topics are Intimacy & Sexuality with Celeste and Danielle and how to listen to the stories our bodies tell us everyday with Tia.
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Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, know as Tia is a former Yoga Instructor. Tia is a doctor of physical therapy and in the completion stages of becoming a Women’s Health Coach and is the hos...2019-09-1659 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 35: Trina Altman - Creator of Pilates Deconstructed and Yoga DeconstructedToday's host is a pioneer in the yoga and Pilates world with her innovative and creative takes on traditional movements. We discuss everything from the new crop of yoga teachers finding their voice and making their mark in the yoga world, "yoga Daddy's" to her journey from a small town in Oklahoma to being a soon to be author with her upcoming book, Yoga Deconstructed: Transitioning from Rehabilitation Back into the Yoga Studio, coming out December 2019.
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...2019-09-161h 07The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 34: Is There Guilt With Your Pleasure?In this episode, I talk about guilty pleasures. Have you ever considered any of your pleasures to be guilty or maybe someone has told you what you consider to be pleasurable as something that is bad or negative. Do you even allow yourself to indulge in even simple pleasures? Sometimes, we may feel that we have to be on the go and busy and super productive that we can't give ourselves just a tiny bit of pleasure. Take a listen to this episode as I divulge on this topic and offer two actionable steps that you can take to determine...2019-09-1016 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 33: Dr. Perry Nickelston-Stop Chasing PainWelcome back to another episode of The Masterful Art of Self-Care! I am now a graduate of physical therapy (woo-hoo!) and so excited to jump back into this project of mine, bringing some wickedly smart and passionate folks into this space to help share, educate and empower you in your self-care journey.
In today's episode, I have Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC of Stop Chasing Pain. There are so many great things that he shares on his Instagram page (you should follow it!) and he does so on this episode as well. I hope that after listening you w...2019-09-0257 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 32: Season 3 TeaserHi! It has has been awhile, but I am back and so excited for Season 3, so many great interviews and self discovery coming your way! Look out for more episodes starting Sept 2nd!
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 30: 15 Minute Shortie-Ever Have the Feeling of Being on a Lonely Island?Interesting title...have you ever had the feel that you were on a lonely island? No helping hands, no lifeboats to offer you support or an encouraging word. That is what sometimes being a mom, a student and all of the other things that I want to be or do sometimes feel like. If you have ever struggled with finding your purpose or are working towards your dream or passion while also having the responsibilities of a parent, I hope that this shortie episode will resonate with you and help you keep that fire alive in your heart.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 29: Christine Platt-The AfrominimalistIf you have ever considered minimalism, downsizing your closet or your home or just having a simpler wardrobe with clothes you will actually wear, you will be inspired by the likes of Christine Platt. Also known as The Afro-minimalist on Instagram, she has embarked on a journey towards minimalism and it has changed her relationship with "stuff" and thus has been able to create more space for quality self care in her life. How much of your stuff may be limiting you from pursuing a daily self care practice? Something to strongly consider after listening to this episode.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 28: 15 Minute Shortie-What is Incontinence?Today's episode is meant to hopefully clear up some misconceptions on what incontinence is and isn't. I provide some basic definitions on the 5 types of incontinence: stress, urge, overflow, functional and mixed.
I want to provide some more clarification on overflow and urge incontinence that I did not mention in the recording. I mentioned that it can be caused by prostate enlargement, but pretty much any type of obstruction to the urethra, the tubing where urine flows out, can cause an overflow, just like a backed up hose and create involuntary leakage. With urge, I mentioned that t...2019-05-1323 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 27: Pelvic Chronicles-Dr. Lara Briden - The Period RevolutionaryOn today's episode, I am continuing on the period wave as I now speak with the period revolutionary, Dr. Lara Briden, author of The Period Repair Manual and all around expert on all things related to your period. She drops a bunch of knowledge about the differences and characteristics of PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea and endometriosis as well as explains the myriad of hormones that are at play during a a typical cycle. If you are a young girl or woman who has periods, irregular or not, you need to listen to this episode! Our periods are literally one of th...2019-05-0643 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 26: Pelvic Chronicles-What is the Point of a Period?The Scientific American magazine has just released its newest issue (May 2019) and one of the articles featured asks the question, what is the point of our periods? You would think that females have had periods now for hundreds of years and we would have a greater understanding of the reason why we bleed and the purpose of our menstrual blood, but research is not much closer to this answer as we are to knowing something that we do every month. But what if you are on some type of birth control and you don't bleed based on your natural...2019-04-291h 05
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 25: Pelvic Chronicles-Dr. Sallie Sarrel, Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistIn today's episode I have the honor of having Dr. Sallie Sarrel, a PFPT, an advocate for endometriosis patients and an educator for healthcare providers who treat women with endometriosis. With endometriosis being one of the biggest women's health conditions that tends to go un-diagnosed for years, it is important to bring to light what this condition is and how it affects its sufferers. We wade the water of this condition and the self care that is needed to manage it as Dr. Sarrel portrays what it is like to be an endometriosis sufferer since she is one after ha...2019-04-2252 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 24: 15 Minute Shortie-Postpartum Care is Self-CareIn today's 15 minute shortie episode I talk about the Postpartum Justice Summit 2019 that I attended last week in SF where lots of discussions were had surrounding postpartum care, black maternal health and the inequity that is seen for WOC receiving any type of healthcare and most specifically pregnancy and postpartum care. My interest lies in postpartum care and I delve into the topic of why postpartum care is self care. In many cases, it does not look like that for a majority of women in the US. The answer seems to lie in one thing that is lacking for...2019-04-1421 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 23: Stories of Self Care-My Story of Loss***TRIGGER WARNING***
In today's episode, I share my story of loss, of losing my son seven years ago due to a miscarriage when I was 20 weeks pregnant. Self-care comes in so many forms and is seen most often during both stressful times and times of relaxation. But what about when there is a loss, tragedy hits and intense suffering? Can we use those same tools of self-care to provide with us with the strength, the resiliency, the re-centering and hope that comes with caring for ourselves during times of joy when we also encounter times of sadness a...2019-04-0728 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 22: Dashielle Vawter, Coach and Vision Quest GuideWith spring already here, it only seemed appropriate to publish this episode, one that I recorded last year around this time, and share it with you now. Dashielle is someone I truly respect and admire and I had the good fortune to be part of a 3 day backpacking trip through the Yosemite with her several years ago and she left a huge impression on me. She speaks volumes of truth about self-care, that is not just a momentary comfort and that it should be a grounding place for us, self-care should be a practice that helps to bring us...2019-03-3154 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 21: Self-Care Practice Gone Wrong-Belly BindingIn this episode, we go in deep discussing the history and the pros and cons of belly binding as well as the social stigma about the appearance of postpartum bodies. The title may be a misnomer, and belly binding is not necessarily bad since there are many benefits and it is a practice that has been around for a long time. But I do want to bring up the discussion of how the word faja, which is a traditional wrap used during pregnancy and post-partum time, is also used as a term for modern day waist trainers. Belly binding c...2019-03-2439 min
The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 20: Eden Tosch of EdenAyurvedaYou may have heard of Ayurveda and know that it is the sister to yoga if you are a yoga practitioner. The practice of Ayurveda is more than a thousand year old practice that still has a lot of relevancy today and has many applications of self care for today's modern individual. I have Eden Tosch, an Ayurvedic practitioner based out of Oakland, CA to discuss the various aspects of Ayurveda, more than what you will just get in a dosha quiz that you will find in a health magazine. We discuss how Ayurveda has a focus on looking...2019-03-1749 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 19: 15 Minute Shortie-Self-Care During Times of TransitionEveryone goes through transitions: leaving home for the first time, having a new baby in the house, starting a new job, moving across the country for a 2 month internship (ME!). These transitions can throw us into a state of disorder and our routines can get thrown out the window. In today's episode, I go through 3 steps that helped me in transitioning back into home life after 2 months away from my husband and family.
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The Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 18: Erica McAfee of Sisters in Loss Podcast***TRIGGER WARNING***
Miscarriage, infant loss, infertility...they all bring up strong emotions and an unbearable grief of what could have been and potentially of what is wrong with you. Erica McAfee, a grief and infant loss coach, the podcast host for Sisters in Loss, as well as a birth and bereavement doula speaks to offering a way to move beyond grief and find healing through storytelling and finding hope again. Self care is needed during those crucial moments and can be a source of healing and provide the ability to move forward.
Apologies for the...2019-03-0257 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 17: Tales of Self-Care Practices Gone Wrong-Vaginal DouchingVaginal douching is considered to be a self-care practice that has been around since the late 1800s, but recent research is showing that it actually causes harm. Some of the first douches were extremely caustic to the vaginal lining and has now been seen to have negative effects such as causing incontinence, cancer and infections. What started this craze and why is it still practiced as a form of self-care? This episode discusses the history of vaginal douching, its prevalence among certain communities and why the vagina is already a super cleanser.
Here are some the links...2019-02-2440 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 16: 15 Minute Shortie-Surgical Procedures, Pre-op and ScarsIn today's episode I discuss my recent experience getting to observe 3 surgical procedures involving a total knee replacement on three individuals. The experience in itself is quite eye-opening and brought me back to my own surgeries I had in the past. Working with post-op patients and after seeing these surgeries, I see the the need for more pre-op physical therapy for all surgical procedures and the case of scars and why the care and movement of all scars are needed.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2019-02-1620 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 15: Lauren Collins, MPT and Sexual Assault Survivor AdvocateSurviving trauma can leave behind lots of scars, not just the physical scars, but emotional and psychological scars too. Despite what trauma you may have faced: sexual, domestic violence, natural disaster, they can all do a number on how we are able to cope with how we manage our bodies and move around in the world. Lauren Collins speaks to the work she does as a pelvic floor physical therapist and how she assists with the healing process for sexual assault survivors and what her own self care consists of after being witness to so much trauma.
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...2019-02-0920 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 14: Dr. Julie Granger-Teens Are Not Small AdultsIn today's episode, I am in Washington, D.C. attending CSM and had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Julie Granger, a physical therapist and women's health coach who primarily works with young female teens and adults. Learn more about how teens are not little adults and the issues they struggle with, physically or mentally, need to treated differently to ensure the best health outcome for them as they head into adulthood.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2019-02-0331 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 13: 15 Minute Shortie: Combined Sections Meeting 2019 HighlightsToday's episode are my reflections and insights I gained during my 3 days in Washington, D.C. attending CSM this past week. I said "Conference" instead of "Combined", I apologize about that, I recorded this episode at 5:30 in the morning and I have been pretty tired with all of the events the last three days. Listen to my take on this huge national conference and how what I have learned impacts my future as a clinician, this podcast and the role of self-care.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2019-01-2610 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 12: 15 Minute Shortie: Geriatric Population and Pelvic Floor DisordersWelcome to the first 15 minute shortie! In this shortie I talk about my current experience in my second internship at a skilled nursing facility and the parallels of pelvic floor disorder with the geriatric population and the lack of awareness in this area.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2019-01-1915 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 11: The Pelvic Chronicles: w/ Monika Stefanowicz of Lift.Laugh.KegelIn the first episode of the Pelvic Chronicles, we dive deep into the pelvic floor with Monika Stefanowicz of Lift.Laugh.Kegel and talk about the connection of the digestive system to the pelvic floor, how prevalent pelvic floor issues are (1 in 4 women suffer from some type of pelvic floor isssue!) and address the shame and stigma surrounding our pelvic floor and how women like Monika are bringing more education and awareness to the public on this topic.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2019-01-121h 14The Masterful Art of Self CareClosing Season 1: Episode 10Final episode for 2018...closing out the year with reflection on my goal of doing a podcast, what I have learned in the process, what is in store for 2019 and my word for the new year!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-12-2917 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 9: Lydia Rose of Wild + Vibrant and her Postpartum JourneyPlease welcome back Lydia Rose, the creator and founder of Wild + Vibrant as she shares the birth story birth of her second son and the ensuing birth trauma and injury. She discusses how her sexual energy work have assisted in her path to healing , her pubic symphysis diastasis experience, working with a pelvic floor physical therapist and the importance of the mother/baby dynamic in the postpartum period in helping to support mothers more.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-12-2756 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 8: Angie Chau of 5YINA, TCM SkincareIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Angie Chau, the creator and co-founder of 5YINA, a skin care beauty line rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Listen in to hear her talk about what you can do to upgrade your skin care routine and learn that it is not as important what you put on your skin but how you take care of your overall health for your skin to shine and glow on!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-12-0439 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 7: Katy Bowman of Nutritious MovementIn this episode, I have Katy Bowman, the creator and founder of Nutritious Movement and author of books such as Movement Matters and most recently Dynamic Aging. During our interview we discuss how adding movement to your non-exercise time in the day is crucial, why touch is a movement people are starving for, why segmenting our movement is actually hurting us and others we care for and much more.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-10-3051 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 6: Interactive Q and A - The Diaphragm Part IThe diaphragm plays a major role in our body and almost everyone knows that it is a primary breathing muscle, but did you know that it can assist with your circulation, digestion and core strength? Take a listen and find out the other roles your diaphragm plays.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-10-0143 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareMarlo Fisken Interview TrailerTrailer for Marlo Fisken Interview
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-08-2800 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 4: Marlo Fisken, Dancer and MoverMarlo Fisken is a renowned and talented dancer, mover and and an inspiration to all not just in the way she moves and how she teaches and approaches movement. In this episode, we discuss why it is imperative to have a dedicated movement space, why being told to "let go" in dance or movement is not always so freeing, the power of the pelvis and her own self care routine.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-08-2842 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 3: Lydia Rose of Wild+VibrantTRIGGER WARNING: This is one of the first episodes for the Self Care for Down There series and I speak with Lydia Rose of Wild+Vibrant, a company founded on each person tuning into their own sexual self-care. This is a pretty informative, wild and enriching episode that looks at our sexual organs and allowing us to discover if they are being neglected, abused or overused. Take a listen and try the meditation at the end!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-08-0152 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 2: Elizabeth Ukpe of The Anti-HeelThis podcast episode brings up the topic a sometimes neglected and very much overused part of our body, our feet. However, this topic is different in that there is a new brand that is looking to marry fashion with foot health. Take a listen to my sister and founder of The Anti-Heel discuss her own discoveries about herself, her feet and her newfound self care routine to complement her foot health.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themasterfulartofselfcare/support2018-08-0138 minThe Masterful Art of Self CareEpisode 1: Intro PodcastThis is an introductory episode for the Masterful Art of Self-Care podcast.
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