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The Hormonal MamaWhat is Male Factor Infertility/MFI?With so many causes of infertility, it can be difficult to understand what may be causing YOUR infertility. So let's break it down one by one.
Male factor infertility, also known as MFI. This is such an interesting cause of infertility because it's not talked about as often as female causes of infertility, mostly because there are more causes of infertility that can originate from the female.
This doesn't mean that causes of infertility are more often with the female. It's actually a third female factor, a third male factor, and another third male _*AND...2023-03-1704 minThe Hormonal MamaFunctional Nutrition and Hormones: Changing the Narrative on Life, Health, and How We View Our BodiesDo you hear the term functional nutrition and find yourself asking, "What in the world does that mean?" or "How in the world is that going to help me?" My guest today, Brooke Rozmenoski AKA Brooke Rozzie is helping us understand what functional nutrition is and how she can help!
Brooke is a Functional Nutrition Therapy Practitioner & Hormone Expert. Brooke and her amazing team of women specialize in women's health and changing the narrative for women in how they view their life, their health, and their bodies.
She is a Mom of two and has been in the health & fitness in...2023-03-0640 minThe Hormonal MamaThinking Thursdays: What is PCOS? A brief Overview.With so many causes of infertility, it can be difficult to understand what may be causing your infertility. So let's break it down one by one.
PCOS. Super important, super prevalent, illness. PCOS affects so many people. If you've never heard of PCOS, you might have heard it as polycystic ovarian syndrome. This is an interesting endocrine disorder that I'm really excited to dive into and bring you the basics about because PCOS affects so many people, often without knowing it. Also, often treatments aren't really treatments as much as Band Aid solutions, or masking the symptoms.
I am excited be...2023-03-0203 minThe Hormonal MamaLeaping to Your Success During the Most Pivotal Changes in Your LifeHave you ever found yourself at a point in your life where everything has changed and you don't know what's next? Maybe you just bought a house. Maybe you just had a baby. Maybe you moved to a new country. Something pivotal has happened in your life, and you're wondering how to move forward with your life. My guest today, Jaclyn Strominger, is a Business & Accountability Coach with a passion for helping women leap to their success!
Jaclyn has been been passionate about helping people for over three decades. After 20 years in magazine publishing, she started mentoring when...2023-02-2740 minThe Hormonal MamaThinking Thursdays: What is Endometriosis?With so many causes of infertility, it can be difficult to understand what may be causing your infertility. So let's break it down. One by one.
Today we're talking about endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that can cause infertility, but it doesn't always cause infertility. It is a complicated disease that isn't really well understood, in terms of the cause.
In terms of cure or treatment, these things are complicated. But it's an important topic, because it can cause infertility, but it's equally important because it doesn't always cause infertility. So many women in the w...2023-02-2303 minThe Hormonal MamaThe Delicate Dance of Navigating Infertility While Building a Hosiery EmpireNavigating infertility is like a full time job all on its own. Day in and day out you have to figure out what is causing it, what to do about it, how to manage the emotional component, all while living your regular day to day life. Compound that with owning and growing a business and it can feel like a recipe for disaster!
Today's guest, Vienne Cheung Brown is the owner of luxury hosiery brand, VienneMilano. Vienne knows first hand the struggles of navigating infertility and the never ending uncertainty of lack of answers, persistent questions, and all...2023-02-2052 minThe Hormonal MamaThinking Thursdays: What is Infertility? A Brief Overview.Infertility. What a topic! I know there is so much to cover with infertility. If I were to do one episode and talk about infertility, we'd be here for a month. Or longer, so I'm not gonna do that. That's why these Thursday episodes are short, three to five minute episodes, just to give you the facts. We can dive deeper, we can get way deeper with all of this.
But for now, let's just start with the simple stuff. Today we're talking about infertility as a whole, the general topic, the definition, what the statistics are...2023-02-0903 minThe Hormonal MamaProbiotic Skincare for Your Hormonally Charged SkinHormones. Skin. Hormones and skin. What a match these two are! Think about it for a second. When your hormones do what they do (especially the sex hormones and other hormones related to reproductive... stuff) skin often freaks out and takes on a life of its own. Acne. Dry skin. Oily skin. Angry skin. Confused skin. It's all related to hormonal changes!
My guest today is an expert in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, synthetic biology, and skincare and he's here to talk about his innovative probiotic acne system and skincare line, Phyla.
Yug Varma, PhD, is the Cofound...2023-02-0626 minThe Hormonal MamaThinking Thursdays | All about infertility - Every Thursday (infertility causes, fertility treatments, infertility tips)Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, confused? All of the things surrounding infertility? Do you feel like maybe you're not understanding it or maybe you're not quite sure what may be causing your infertility? Or what this particular diagnosis means or what fertility treatments even are?
If you fall into any of those categories, you will want to join me every Thursday, when I'm breaking down all of these topics. We're going to be talking about what infertility is, different types of causes of infertility, fertility treatments, tips for your mental health for infertility, all kinds of t...2023-02-0201 minThe Hormonal MamaInfertility Success Stories with The Infertile Mom of 4Being a woman dealing with infertility can be extraordinarily overwhelming, confusing, and downright painful. So often women are told that "statistically" their chances of conceiving are low, or impossible, or unlikely. This approach can be very disheartening and cause even more stress and anxiety in an already intense situation.
The beauty though, is that in so many cases, the reality is that statistics are just that! STATISTICS. You aren't just a number. You aren't just a percentage. You are a real person and nothing is all or nothing. Enter Erica Hoke. Erica's incredible story of success (X4!) after be...2023-01-3050 min
The Hormonal MamaThe Hormonal Mama Podcast - TrailerBeing a mom is hard... and so is the journey to get there. As a former infertility warrior turned mom of twins, I know how completely INSANE all phases of the reproductive struggles and successes can be. Hi, I'm Cara Drescher but you can call me Cara B. Join me each week for expert advice, personal stories, and anything and everything related to the reproductive... garbage if you will. This is The Hormonal Mama Podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2023-01-1800 min
The Hormonal MamaWhere I’ve been, and where I’m going.Season 3 of The Hormonal Mama Podcast has been a bit... unusual. I've taken multiple hiatuses, had many scheduling changes, and also hosted an incredible group of guests. In this final episode of season 3, I'm talking about what in the world has been going on with me this past year and why The Hormonal Mama Podcast has been ALL over the place this season, what I have in store for you with the podcast for next season, and what you can expect for me in my 3 businesses: The Hormonal Mama, Cara B. Design Studio, & Cara B. Design & Wellness.
Car...2022-10-1322 minThe Hormonal MamaAnd in the end... the result may just be worth the struggle.The journey of infertility is often a lengthy, complicated, and stressful journey, sometimes with more questions than answers. Oftentimes, those questions lead to more procedures including costly IVF cycles. In many cases, multiple egg retrievals are necessary and even then, success is not always guaranteed. My guest today, Ilana Refaeli has first-hand experience with the trials and tribulations of infertility, multiple cycles of IVF including multiple transfers, egg retrievals, and lack of answers. After years of struggling with infertility, she's got some exciting surprises to share with us!
Ilana Refaeli is a High energy, tri-lingual, dependable Medical, Lega...2022-09-291h 00The Hormonal MamaReclaim your space... and your life! How to remove clutter from every part of your life.Clutter clutter clutter! Clutter is one of the most frustrating things because it's not always just physical clutter getting in the way. Organization can be tough for many of us, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Sometimes it's not just about organizing your home or your office, but it can also be organizing your thoughts, your life, etc. There are times in life when we deal with emotional or mental clutter, or just the regular "clutter" of everyday life. My guest today, Louise Hopkin is a professional home organizer and organization coach. She doesn't just help you get your house...2022-09-2250 minThe Hormonal MamaCreating a life of authentic joy, in spite of postpartum depression & postpartum anxiety.Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) are being talked about more and more, however, women who have first hand experience and share their journey are still few and far between. The few that are comfortable discussing these life changing stressors are often ones that want to help others through their own struggles. My guest today, Megan McLaren is one of those amazing women. She's taken her painful and personal experiences with both PPD and PPA to help women change their own lives and find their own empowerment.
Megan McLaren is a registered social worker and Life coa...2022-09-1955 minThe Hormonal MamaCount Backwards From 10: A conversation about hypnotherapy and childbirth.Hypnosis is often considered a "party trick" or a "magic trick", but in reality it can be a life-changing therapy. Hypnobabies is a company that specializes in self-hypnosis techniques to help men, women, couples, singles, and more get through the struggles of childbirth, infertility, breastfeeding, infant and toddler sleep issues, and so much more!
Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, Kerry Tuschhoff is a nationally renowned speaker and writer on a wide range of women's pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her subjects include fertility, prenatal and childbirth choices, informed consent issues, health and low-risk status concerns, comfort i...2022-09-1552 minThe Hormonal MamaCrazy little thing called new motherhood.Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are often stigmatized parts of many women's motherhood journey. What's more, postpartum anxiety is not currently recognized by the DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition). My guest today is Allison Lieberman, a marriage and family therapist with personal and professional experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.
Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, postpartum anxiety expert, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum anxiety survivor. She is the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling, a California-based group therapy practice dedicated to helping moms with anxiety, relationships, and...2022-09-121h 03The Hormonal MamaFinding the Joy in your life.Learning how to manifest, set goals, and ultimately zero in on finding and creating the joy in your life can be a struggle. However, having the guidance and expertise of a seasoned coach specializing in these areas, can change your life! Today’s guest Judith Joy is here to talk about manifestation, vibrations, and happiness. Judith Joy is a manifestation mentor (Author * Coach * Speaker* & all-around Creator of Possibilities) and author of the inspirational books, "Surviving Your Teenager...And Being Happy Anyway" and "Dear Future Lover...Bring Your Book Boyfriend to Life."
Judith's journey has led her to 20+ yea...2022-08-2251 minThe Hormonal MamaTo keto or not to keto, that is the question...What is ketosis? What are ketones? Is the keto diet the only way to manage it all? Let's take a step back and talk about it all. In this episode, my guest Nita Kasan is going to answer all these questions and more. But we're not stopping there. We're breaking it down and talking about a different approach rather than the keto diet. One you won't want to miss hearing about!
Nita Kasan is a master’s prepared Registered Nurse whose professional career has ranged from Critical Care to Flight Nursing, to serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the Un...2022-08-1555 minThe Hormonal MamaNavigating fertility through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Fertility experts come in many forms, and treatment or management of infertility and its many physical and emotional effects vary greatly. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Fiona Tassoni about her approach as a fertility coach using Chinese Herbal Medicine, acupuncture, and more. Focusing on infertility, pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, Fiona has got your back!
Dr. Fiona Tassoni is a Registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine Specializing in Fertility. As a Fertility Coach with a master’s degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine, 21 years of medical practice and over 32,000 hours of clinical experience.
Fiona is the...2022-07-2851 minThe Hormonal MamaRaising the bar on mental health, one class at a time.Mental health is a topic often stigmatized and ignored. Moreso, it is an extremely expensive and severely underfunded yet essential part of overall health. Millions of people around the world are stressed, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and feeling a wide variety of emotions that they are struggling to cope with. Mix that with a lack of affordability, and we're all being set up for failure. Enter MindBar. MindBar is a new mental health app that aims to provide affordable mental health support through an on-demand streaming platform full of masterclasses taught by coaches, therapists, and more. Think of MindBar as a Netf...2022-07-2550 min
The Hormonal MamaAncestral Trauma and Healing the Mother Wound: How to become an empowered Cycle Breaker.One of the most underrated things when it comes to healing from past traumas is recognizing, acknowledging, and then healing from generational/ancestral trauma. Quite often we talk about traumas that have happened in our lives, but less commonly we talk about traumas from our ancestors, grandparents, parents, etc. Ultimately, their traumas, become our traumas. My guest today, Marie Benoit is talking all about this newer concept and how and why it affects us.
Marie Benoit is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma coach. She helps women break cycles of generational dysfunction so that they can mee...2022-06-161h 04The Hormonal MamaFrom binge-eating to healthy eating: A journey through the emotions of food.Eating disorders affect an estimated 9% of the world population. Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder and my guest today, Estelle Coombe-Heath (AKA Stel), is a survivor of binge eating. With her personal experience and professional training, Stel helps women overcome disordered eating and live happier, healthier lives.
Stel Coombe-Heath is the #1 authority in helping busy women stop binge eating. She is on a mission to help a million women have a better relationship with food and their body.
Stel is a transformational health and life coach, cognitive-behavioral therapist, podcast host and published au...2022-06-1359 minThe Hormonal MamaWomen's health and wellness: Building a community.If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you'll know that I've had various experts in endometriosis. It is a surprisingly common yet wildly underdiagnosed medical condition. My guest today, Amy Lenius, is one of the 2-10% of American women affected personally by endometriosis. Today, we're talking about her experience with it, her passion for working with women diagnosed with or who believe they may have endometriosis, and why this condition (among other women's health and wellness issues) is so incredibly important to her.
Amy is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who loves to talk on all thi...2022-06-0941 minThe Hormonal MamaAt the intersection of fatigue, mood, and digestion: Finding the clear path forward.Have you ever noticed a connection between digestive disturbances, mood, and fatigue? Maybe you're struggling with constipation and you find that it affects your mood and you feel utterly exhausted as well? That's what we're talking about on the show today. My guest, Dr. Adeola Mead is a naturopathic doctor and is breaking down gut health and how it affects our bodies.
Adeola Mead is a Naturopathic Physician with over 15 years of clinical experience.
Her team provides integrative wellness programs to help improve digestion, energy and mood, naturally and simultaneously.
They help organizations imp...2022-06-0652 minThe Hormonal MamaPeeling back the layers, down to the DNA, to discover your body's unique needs.Did you know that a simple DNA test called a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis can help uncover any possible nutrient or mineral deficiencies in your body? Did you know that disovering these deficiences can kick-start your journey to health and help you determine what you may or may not be senstive or even allergic to in terms of food?
My guest today is Stephanie Shaw, a multi-certified holistic nutrition strategist. Stephanie's goal is to help woman feel and look their absolute best. With her own personal struggles with weight gain and food sensitivities and intolderances, that she did...2022-06-0243 minThe Hormonal MamaThe importance of advocating for yourself when your pain and concerns are being ignored.Advocating for yourself is not always easy, especially when your pain and concerns are constantly being ignored. It's easy to get trapped in a cycle of believing that what you're feeling and/or worrying about is "all in your head" or "not a big deal". All too often women are these exact things when they are actually experiencing potentially life-threatening events.
In today's episode, I'm interviewing Elisabeth Wygant, pharmacist, mom, and functional nutrition expert. She's sharing her own life-altering experience with the birth of her first child and the complicated health emergency she experienced, which kept being ign...2022-05-3052 minThe Hormonal MamaPut yourself first, discover your superpowers, and be unapologetically you: Life lessons on the "life couch".Putting yourself first is a major struggle for so many, but as a mom, it can be particularly difficult. Discovering your own, innate superpowers (we all have them!) can be a first big step in figuring out how to be the best mom possible, while also taking care of your own needs, recharging your batteries, and helping you live your very best life.
Today's guest, Gladys Simen, is a life coach dedicated to helping working moms uncover their native genius and master career and motherhood with ease. For Gladys, becoming a mother was a turning point that he...2022-05-2357 minThe Hormonal MamaWhy mindset is more important than will-power, especially when it comes to losing weight.Losing weight isn't always easy. In fact, so often "willpower" is associated with the goal of weight loss. But what if I told you that willpower isn't the end-all-be-all of weight loss, and that mindset is actually the most important factor? That's what today's guest, Brooke Simonson is telling me all about.
Brooke Simonson is a Certified Nutrition Coach on a mission to help as many people as possible master the *skill* of weight loss/maintenance so they can lose 5-50 pounds permanently.
Unlike one-size-fits-all diets/apps/programs that only provide short-term results, Brooke guides cli...2022-05-1640 minThe Hormonal MamaThe not-so-secret ingredient that may just boost your fertility.Infertility is frustrating, overwhelming, and sometimes leaves you with zero answers. But, what if there was just one nutrient that could change all that? That's what my guest today, Annette Presley, is talking about. She's sharing with me the one nutrient that you may be missing in your diet which could be the exact reason you aren't conceiving!
Annette Presley is a registered dietitian of over 30 years, certified functional nutritionist, author, and creator of the CHOICE Method. After discovering that the diet advice she'd learned as a dietitian was contributing to chronic disease, Annette changed course to lea...2022-05-0936 minThe Hormonal MamaNew motherhood vs. nutrition: Registered dietitian/nutrition coach/mom, & former infertility warrior breaks it all down!New motherhood is HARD! Taking care of your body as a new mom is even harder. Today on the show, I have registered dietitian and nutrition coach, Christina Kroog who is here to talk all about her journey to becoming a dietitian, why she's passionate about helping new moms in their postpartum nutrition journey, and her own journey through infertility and becoming a mom of 4.
Christina Kroog is a registered dietitian specializing in helping women achieve permanent weight loss by fostering a healthy diet and lifestyle habits that support their overall well-being inside and out. She has al...2022-05-0554 minThe Hormonal MamaAll about the Irene Organics & Cara B. Design Studio limited edition gift set for mamas-to-be!Mother's Day is upon us and we've got a gift for you! I've teamed up with Irene Makriplis, founder of Irene Organics, to bring you a mom-to-be mother's day gift set. Irene's belly balm, belly oil, fuzzy socks, my (Cara B. Design Studio & Cara B. Beauty) lavender-scented eye pillow, lavender roll on oil, and revitalizing facial oil make up this incredible gift basket for any mom-to-be. Being pregnant is hard. Hard on your body, hard on your mind, and all around exhausting. You deserve to feel good, and that's what our gift basket it all about!
Irene Makri...2022-05-0249 minThe Hormonal MamaRediscovering the happiness in all of your relationships (video version)Relationships are frequently tested by unexpected and even expected life events. The downside to that is when relationships (romantic, platonic, etc.) are tested, if you don't have the right tools or right headspace, those relationships can quickly diminish and become a thing of the past. Luckily, my guest today is a relationship coach and we're talking all things relationships!
Relationship Coach Naomi Stonier helps ambitious women have better relationships with all the important people in their life. She teaches you simple tools that create shifts in any relationship without the other person doing anything!
Here's a q...2022-03-0747 minThe Hormonal MamaRediscovering the happiness in all of your relationships.Relationships are frequently tested by unexpected and even expected life events. The downside to that is when relationships (romantic, platonic, etc.) are tested, if you don't have the right tools or right headspace, those relationships can quickly diminish and become a thing of the past. Luckily, my guest today is a relationship coach and we're talking all things relationships!
Relationship Coach Naomi Stonier helps ambitious women have better relationships with all the important people in their life. She teaches you simple tools that create shifts in any relationship without the other person doing anything!
Here's a q...2022-03-0748 min
The Hormonal MamaHoly Pickles! Navigating IBS, anxiety, & trauma through the gut-brain connection.IBS, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating... all of these things are connected! Today on The Hormonal Mama Podcast, my guest Laura Patricia Martin is breaking down the connection between all of these and giving some tips on how to get started with your healing journey. She's also sharing her own journey and what brought her to founding Healing to Happy.
Laura Martin, an IBS-Anxiety Specialist and founder of Healing to Happy. A luxury brand helping women optimize their nutrition to optimize their brain function and overcome anxiety and depression to create the lives they desire.
Here's a...2022-02-2842 min
The Hormonal MamaHoly Pickles! Navigating IBS, anxiety, & trauma through the gut-brain connection.IBS, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating... all of these things are connected! Today on The Hormonal Mama Podcast, my guest Laura Patricia Martin is breaking down the connection between all of these and giving some tips on how to get started with your healing journey. She's also sharing her own journey and what brought her to founding Healing to Happy.
Laura Martin, an IBS-Anxiety Specialist and founder of Healing to Happy. A luxury brand helping women optimize their nutrition to optimize their brain function and overcome anxiety and depression to create the lives they desire.
Here's a q...2022-02-2842 min
The Hormonal MamaSeason 2 Wrap UpOn this very special, very short episode, I’m closing out season 2! Season 3 will be here in late February/early March 2022 and it’s going to be AMAZING! Enjoy the holidays and if you don’t already, follow me on Instagram! @thehormonalmama
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-12-2004 minThe Hormonal MamaHow to Tackle Anxiety & BurnoutToday I'm interviewing Natalie Ryneveld, coach, yoga instructor, and Master's Candidate in Transpersonal Psychology and Consciousness Studies. Her programs are tailored to each individual yet focus on eliminating the root cause of major anxiety, radical forgiveness, subconscious reprogramming, positive habit creation, and instilling value-based behavior to help clients start living the lives they’ve dreamed of, immediately. Natalie is passionate about helping people return to a state of living in harmony with themselves, humanity, and the planet.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-12-1638 minThe Hormonal MamaShaping your Booty with Booty Bands.Today on the show, I'm interviewing Danita Young, Owner/Cofounder of Booty Bands & Barbells®, Bikini Model, Certified Personal Trainer, NQ Bikini Competitor & Women's Mindset & Health Specialist.
In her own words: "Passionate aligned with my soul purpose to create Lasting Transformations. Get ready to Cut Fat & Keep your Curves with the right tools, fuel and accountability! Get ready to create long term results with our 3 step program to cut fat & keep your curves. It’s time to look & feel your best with the 1st women designed complete home gym, #1 fitness app, and our best tasting protein. We are the ori...2021-12-1325 minThe Hormonal MamaCreating the family of your dreams, despite the hurdles.Today I’m talking with Staci Swiderski, CEO and owner of Family Source Consultants. Family Source Consultants matches and facilitates arrangements for Surrogates, Intended Parents, and Egg Donors throughout the state of Illinois, the entire United States, and Internationally.
Staci has been involved in the field of reproductive medicine since 2002. Staci has vigorously grown the comprehensive egg donation and gestational surrogacy agency to become a worldwide leader in the third-party reproduction field. Staci is a former intended parent herself. She and her husband welcomed their son via gestational surrogacy in 2005. Additionally, Staci had the experience of assisting an infertile couple (AK...2021-12-1042 minThe Hormonal MamaLife with V: A “deep” conversation.A recovered corporate workaholic, Karin Freeland is an author, speaker and certified Life & Reinvention Coach, focused on helping women transform their lives and achieve their dreams. In her hilarious tell-all book, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir, she recounts the mishaps and misadventures she’s had over the past 40 years with a special partner in crime: her vagina, named V.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-12-0647 minThe Hormonal MamaHow and Why Essential Oils Can Change Your LifeLife is unpredictable, and sometimes when you're in the thick of difficult times it can be tough to figure out how to make positive changes. Today's guest, Cary Ouellette has been there herself. Cary is a doTerra Wellness Advocate and a mom of 3 teenagers. The essential oil journey began when she was searching for natural solutions and support for postpartum depression. She has been using essential oils and natural products for her and her family for 7 years and have had profound experiences. She loves to connect with people as she empowers them to take control of their health naturally so...2021-11-2246 minThe Hormonal MamaGut Health & PCOS:
An unexpected connectionGut health is a hot button topic in recent years. As more and more people study the gut and learn how to implement healthy lifestyle choices, it’s becoming very clear that much in our lives is impacted by the health or lack of health of our gut.
One such example is PCOS. There is a clear connection between the gut and PCOS. Many women have begun to manage and heal their PCOS by implementing a variety of changes in their lives. In today’s episode my guest, Belinda McCall, who has PCOS and has learned to manage her symptoms by i...2021-11-151h 01The Hormonal MamaHow to age in reverse: Making the Best Choices for a Longer LifeWhat's the secret to aging backward? Ultimately, that's a question for today's guest, Kristen Verschoor Owens. Kristin is a holistic nutritionist whose focus is to inspire you to own your health, balance your hormones so you can age backwards and prevent chronic dis-ease.
Kristen resides in the Toronto area and carries over 2 decades in the wellness industry with busy women who are ready to take their health to a new level to no longer settle for "just feeling fine."
To learn more about Kristen and connect with her you can find her here:
We...2021-11-1240 minThe Hormonal MamaHashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Story of Transformation and Healing.Dr. Lauren Keir Simmons is the owner and founder of Lauren Keir Wellness. After battling severe migraines, extreme unexplained weight gain, and more, Dr. Lauren was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Taking an all-natural approach to healing her body, she eventually put her illness into remission and has continued to live a healthy life, even losing over 100 lbs. Through her B-Fly Detox Course, her Metamorphosis Health Coaching Program, and so much more, Dr. Lauren changes lives!
Listen now to learn how she discovered her illness, what she did to put it in remission, and how you can get her help and gui...2021-11-0843 minThe Hormonal MamaReaching for the stars: A powerful conversation about MRKH.Vics Lane is the founder of MRKH Stars, an organization providing support and guidance for young women across the world, diagnosed with MRKH. MRKH, also known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome is a congenital malformation of female reproductive organs. In her own words:
"I'm Vics, I'm 19; I am a writer, and a university student and I live with a condition called MRKH Syndrome. In light of my diagnosis, in April 2021 I founded and now run a foundation called MRKH Stars, supporting teens and newly diagnosed warriors with the same diagnosis as me."
V...2021-10-251h 02The Hormonal MamaHow to Take Control of your EndometriosisIs endometriosis or unexplained abdominal and pelvic pain disrupting your life? Have no fear, that's what we're talking about on this episode of The Hormonal Mama Podcast.
My guest, Laura Ibragimova is a women's wellness coach specializing in endometriosis. As an endometriosis warrior herself, Laura knows a thing or two or twelve about endometriosis, how to treat it, and how to deal with the trauma it brings into your life.
Here's a quick glimpse at this episode:
•[01:28] An overview of what endometriosis is, and the statistics around it.
•[04:28] How Laura discovered that h...2021-10-1133 minThe Hormonal Mama"It's Your Body, It's Your Life" with Coach TessaTessa Hollyn Taub is the owner and founder of "It's your body, It's your life". As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Pregnancy, & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Functional Movement Specialist, Tessa takes a unique approach to her work fusing a variety of yoga, barre, pilates, corrective exercise & functional training with an emphasis on breathing, functional movement, and alignment. Listen now as we talk about her work, why she's so passionate about it, and how she can help you too!
You can connect with Tessa:
On her website: www.itsyourbodyitsyourlife.com
By...2021-10-0448 minThe Hormonal MamaFriend or foe? How to keep your hormones happy and in check.If you think hormones, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Your period? Pregnancy? Fertility? All of these things are affected by hormones, but there's SO MUCH MORE! Founder of peace. love. hormones, Maddie Miles is here today to give us a hormone lesson and teach us about why hormone health is so important and how to take back control of our period pain and remove the stigma. Listen in as we talk about her new herbal supplement "Soothe" and how it can help alleviate those pesky period-related issues like cramping and moodiness. We're also talking about... you guessed...2021-09-201h 02The Hormonal MamaChaos and Motherhood, as told by mom turned author: Meredith RedmonMeredith Redmon's book, "Dear Jesus, Send Coffee: Finding Joy in the Chaos of Early Motherhood" was written from her own experiences deep in the trenches of motherhood for all the moms feeling lonely and isolated. Her hope is that all moms feel validated and find grace for themselves in the midst of the imperfect mess of motherhood. Prior to motherhood, Meredith was a pediatric ICU nurse and transitioned to life as a stay-at-home mom. During that transition, she started writing for a local Oklahoma motherhood blog, and then decided to pursue her dream of writing a book.
"Dea...2021-09-1328 minThe Hormonal MamaFertility... in your own hands.Jennifer Bloome, MSOT, HWC is the founder and community leader of Anji, inc. and the creator of the Being Fertile System. The seven core principles of this system allow your body to restore its innate fertility and opens you to receive your baby. Jennifer is also the creator of a number of tools to guide women to mind-body-soul connection including meridian tapping programs and a line of internationally recognized guided meditations, A Journey of the Heart, designed to help women experiencing a variety of types of conception (natural, medicated, IVF, etc.) through pregnancy and birth as well as individual...2021-09-0649 minThe Hormonal MamaFunctional Kinesiology with the founder herself: Claire Snowdon-DarlingWhen it comes to hormones, there is so much information out there... but is there? I mean is there really? People often focus their attention on sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and so on, forgetting about so many other important hormones like insulin and cortisol. When you really start focusing on hormones, the realization that hormones are a vital part of every day body functions becomes more and more apparent, and when they're out of whack, you've got some things to take care of!
Enter Functional Kinesiology! Claire Snowdon-Darling is the founder of the Coll...2021-08-2345 minThe Hormonal MamaHealth conscious body awareness, minus the dieting.So often, women struggle with body image, and learning long-lasting strategies toward acceptance & happiness in one's body can be a real challenge. Luckily, Bridget & Dana at Wellness Lately work so hard to bring more awareness to and support for women struggling with being comfortable in their bodies.
Co-founded by Certified Health Coach Bridget Shannon & Certified Health and Intuitive Eating Coach Dana Barron, the mission at Wellness Lately is to reclaim wellness from diet culture.
Learn more at: www.wellnesslately.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-08-1643 minThe Hormonal MamaFinding Answers Through Functional Medicine with Dr. Carol ShweryDealing with any number of health conditions can be extremely frustrating. But it’s even more frustrating to struggle with finding out the root cause and treating the condition, rather than masking the overall condition simply by treating it’s symptoms. Well, struggle no more! On today’s episode, I’m talking with Functional Medicine Practitioner and Chiropractor, Carol Shwery. We’re talking about how functional medicine can help you get to the bottom of your health struggle (including infertility!).
To schedule a 15 minute free consultation, call Dr. Shwery's office at: 1-831-476-6906
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Se...2021-08-0941 minThe Hormonal MamaNon-Toxic nutrition from head to toe, inside & outToday on the show I have Pam Korgan, executive director of 501.C3 Nonprofit organization SYNC, and consultant with Arbonne International. Pam volunteered 50 years in Stonecroft Ministries in varying capacities and speaking throughout the west coast. As the director of SYNC (Seek Your Niche in Christ), she works with women to create community across denominations and to serve alongside many organizations helping victims, the hungry and the homeless. Pam has long been interested in wellness. Her passion is to share the hope of a better future with people everywhere. Finding the toxin-free products of Arbonne, she is thrilled to add value...2021-07-1958 minThe Hormonal MamaA mom and her guitar: A chat about motherhood and more.Listen in as I interview phenomenally talented singer/songwriter, Lora Kelley. Lora is a mom of 3 who uses her tremendous singing and writing talent to take a whimsical look at domestic life, exploring the middle space between youth and old age and what comes with it. She treated me (and you!) to a live, intimate version of her original song “Beautiful that way” (my favorite!). Her newest record, Domystique is available now! You can find Lora at www.lorakelley.com and on Instagram at: @lora_kelley
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theh...2021-07-1246 minThe Hormonal MamaHeart Centered Healing with The Mind Whisperer, Dawna CampbellKnown as the Mind Whisperer, Dawna combines her past knowledge, wisdom, and experience to assist you in creating and restoring a life of happiness, prosperity, and love. Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 Amazon International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls essence. She is a professional speaker sharing her techniques during interactive workshops and maintains an international private practice. Dawna has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols, Dr. Joe Vitale, Sharon Lechter, and Kevin Harrington. Her perso...2021-07-0536 minThe Hormonal MamaWhat's in a Name? - with babynames.com founder: Jennifer MossToday on the show, I'm talking with babynames.com founder, Jennifer Moss. Founded in 1996, babynames.com has grown to be the #1 baby-naming website. With 25 years in the baby naming business, Jennifer has been featured as a name expert on CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, The New York Times, The Associated Press, and many more! Today we're talking about current baby naming trends, her passion behind names, her thoughts on nicknames, and of course who she'd invite to her dream dinner party.
Learn more about names, their meanings, The Baby Names Podcast, and so much more by visiting, www.babynames.com...2021-06-2139 minThe Hormonal MamaHealthy & Fresh Food for You and Your Whole Family!Today on the show, I have Alice Tratt, mama to 2, wife to 1, and wellness advocate for families. With her work with Juice Plus, Alice helps families make healthy nutrition choices. You can learn more about Alice and connect with her by following any of these links:
http://www.facebook.com/alicetratt
http://www.instagram.com/authenticallyalice
http://www.alicetratt.juiceplus.com (Canada)
https://alicetratt.juiceplus.com/us/en (US)
A little note from Alice:
Hello, I’m Alice, a Mommy to my 2 beautiful boys & a partner in life...2021-06-1451 minThe Hormonal MamaHolistic Healing with Erica TsengOn today's episode of The Hormonal Mama Podcast, I'm interviewing holistic life coach Erica Tseng. We're talking about her experiences as a life coach, a student of Oriental Medicine, and her personal experience with infertility, pregnancy, and motherhood.
Erica Tseng is a certified holistic life coach and is finishing her licensing to become a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Her education includes a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), as well as additional advanced training with a diploma in Nutritional Therapy. Her previous job experience includes upper-level retail management, fundraising with n...2021-06-0755 minThe Hormonal MamaAn Interview with The Hormonal Mama Herself... ME!In this episode of The Hormonal Mama Podcast, I'm interviewing... MYSELF! After interviewing so many amazing women over the past few months, (with even more to come!), I decided it was time to get myself in the hot seat and ask some of the questions I usually ask my guests. So, today you'll learn a bit more about what I do as an infertility coach, why it's so important to me, why I want to hang out with a dragonfly, and why some people call me ABCD. It's an interesting episode, and you're sure to be entertained!
Lea...2021-05-3131 minThe Hormonal MamaMom has to poop! A book for mamas who need a break.Today I'm interviewing Alex Kasper, author of Mom Has to Poop. Mom Has to Poop is a beautiful journey through motherhood, reminders of the impactful life of a mom and her baby, and beautiful illustrations throughout. This book is a unique approach to the chaos and beauty of motherhood, written by a new mama herself! Tune in to hear more about Alex's book, whether she plans to write more, and her unexpected work in physics and working with teenage girls in STEM.
You can also connect with Alex and learn more about her book on Instagram: @akskasper, and...2021-05-2439 minThe Hormonal MamaThe journey from pregnancy through postpartumToday on the podcast, I have pregnancy to postpartum coach, Victoria O'Hara. Victoria's specialty is working with families throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum journey. Her big concept is teaching women that birth isn't something that "just happens to you" it's a transformative experience, that is different for everyone. In addition to her work as a coach, she has an interesting background, including the unique talent of riding a unicycle!
Tune in now and learn more about Victoria and how she can help you during your journey.
You can connect with and learn more about Vict...2021-05-1752 minThe Hormonal MamaTaking the right S.T.E.P.S. to be the best parent you can be!This week on The Hormonal Mama Podcast, I'm talking with parenting coach, Natalia Wiatr. Natalia's acronym STEPS is an excellent guide for helping all parents be the best they can be, especially when it comes to dealing with children's emotions. Natalia's Facebook group Parents Time Out Zone is a great resource for learning a variety of strategies to deal with the ups and downs of parenthood.
Learn more about Natalia at her website: www.nataliawiatr.com!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-05-1047 minThe Hormonal MamaFertility Holistic Self Care... The EbookIn this solo episode, I'm interviewing myself! Well, not exactly... but maybe I should do that someday? On May 1, 2021 I'll be releasing my first ebook, "Fertility Holistic Self Care: Take Control of Your Fertility, Naturally." I'm so excited to tell you all about my book in this episode and share with you what some of the chapters are about! It's so important to take care of yourself during your infertility journey, and it's even more important to do it in a way that you can feel good about. My ebook is chock full of holistic and natural ways of carin...2021-04-2617 minThe Hormonal MamaPostpartum Depression: Looking for AnswersPostpartum coach Samantha Flores dropped in to chat with me about postpartum depression and her own personal experience that drove her to become a postpartum coach and a published author! We're talking about life as a new mom, how it can be difficult to recognize symptoms of postpartum depression, how to find the right postpartum coach for your needs, and some fun stuff like nicknames, celebrity crushes, and who inspires her most. Tune in now!
You can find Samantha's ebook: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Depression Guide, on Amazon, if you click right here.
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Send in...2021-04-1947 minThe Hormonal MamaMindset can change your whole life trajectory!Today I'm talking with mindset and lifestyle coach, Stacie Barber. In addition to her work as a coach, Stacie also owns and operates a pilates studio and has an extensive background as an occupational therapist. Listen in as we talk about how her shift in mindset really did change her life, and why she left her occupational therapy career and started the life of her dreams.
You can find Stacie here: https://staciebarber.com/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-04-1255 minThe Hormonal MamaTrauma Informed Touch & Somatic ExperiencingMy guest today is Tiffany Compton, AKA "Psychedelic Snail", owner of Healing with Tiffany. Tiffany is a Certified Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, specializing in somatic trauma-informed touch for children and adults. With her extensive experience in touch therapy and her prior careers as both an Aquatic Recreation Therapist/Swim School Owner and Holistic Personal Chef, Tiffany has a well rounded background in Holistic Health. In addition, you'll hear Tiffany talking about her current training as a period coach!
Listen now and get to know Tiffany and how she can help you!
You can find tiffany at www.healingwithtiffany.com.
...2021-04-0554 minThe Hormonal MamaInfertility: The Meanest Bully on the BlockI call infertility the meanest bully because when you are actively going through it, it feels like you are constantly being bullied by the meanest kid on the block. If you haven't gone through the anguish of infertility, that may sound extreme, or even strange! However, I'm willing to bet that if you have gone through it or currently are, you know exactly what I mean.
I wanted to take time out of my interview schedule to talk to you a bit about my own infertility journey, which includes the confusion, pain, uncertainty, sadness, anxiety, and really all the emotions yo...2021-03-2940 minThe Hormonal MamaThe best way to feed your child is... the way that works best for you!One of the most difficult things about being a new mom is figuring out how to best feed your baby. On this episode of The Hormonal Mama Podcast my guest Casey McCaffrey, certified lactation counselor (CLC) and pediatric speech language pathologist, and I are talking about feeding your child and how a CLC can help you throughout your feeding journey. Whether you are breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, formula feeding, etc., having the support of a trained professional can go a long way in improving an already stressful time in your life.
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Send in a voice message: https://po...2021-03-2253 minThe Hormonal MamaStrengthen that core! A conversation about Diastasis Recti.If you've never heard of Diastasis Recti, then you are in for a treat this week! Katrina Oakley is a Certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Posture Specialist. In addition to her 35,000+ member facebook community: Diastasis Recti Workout Support with Katrina Oakley, Katrina works with women around the world to help them regain a functional core.
Listen in as we talk about the things you can do during and after pregnancy to help combat Diastasis Recti.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-03-1547 minThe Hormonal MamaSleep baby, sleep!Sleep issues are very common among infants and toddlers, and getting help isn't always an obvious solution. Today, I'm talking with Irene Makriplis, founder of Lullaby and Me Sleep Consulting. Irene is also the owner and founder of Irene Organics which is a handmade skin care line focusing on pre & postnatal bodycare. Her products focus on issues like stretch marks, which can be a real pain in the behind, especially if you're not expecting them!
Listen in as we talk all about infant and toddler sleep and why organic and natural products are best for your skin.
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The Hormonal MamaThe Hormonal Mama Season 2 Has Arrived!This season on The Hormonal Mama Podcast, I’m interviewing some extremely talented women who have gone through or work with women during infertility, pregnancy, and/or the postpartum period. Occasionally, throughout the week I’ll have short 5-10 minute bonus episodes discussing skincare, wellness, and various other topics. It’s sure to be a great season!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-03-0101 minThe Hormonal MamaA Brief Synopsis of Season 2Finishing out season one with a super short preview of what’s to come in season 2. Coming up in season 2, I’ve got some amazing guests, resources, and so much more. See you in season 2!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-02-0902 minThe Hormonal MamaPostpartum Bodies Need Love TooAfter you give birth, it's easy to forget about your own needs. Being laser-focused on a tiny human (or 2!) (OR MORE!) 24/7 takes a toll, and taking care of your body is often overlooked.
Listen in as I give you all the deets about why postpartum massage is so beneficial and why it extends long past those first few months.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-02-0125 minThe Hormonal MamaIs Massage Safe During Pregnancy?It's a question I've heard time and time again, "is massage safe during pregnancy?" There is so much that happens during pregnancy, both inside and on the outside of the body, and there are things that aren't safe during pregnancy, that would normally be safe. Is massage one of those things? What about massage during the first trimester? There's a lot of conflicting and also incorrect information out there surrounding these questions.
Listen in while I break down the myths and spill the truth.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-01-2522 minThe Hormonal MamaHow Massage Therapy can be Beneficial during InfertilityWhy is wellness beneficial during fertility? More specifically, why is massage therapy beneficial during fertility? So many reasons, so little time! But seriously though, if you're wondering how massage therapy can potentially improve your fertility, then I've got some exciting news for you! Listen in as I talk about wellness, and how massage therapy in particular can be so beneficial when struggling with infertility.
Learn more about the Omni Roller mentioned in this episode, by visiting my website and reading my blog post: Where to Find the Best Gifts for Pregnant Women. Read it here.
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Send in a voice message...2021-01-1822 minThe Hormonal MamaA Wealth of Wellness: Your Guide to Physical & Mental WellbeingThe key to learning how to best care for your body during infertility, pregnancy, & postpartum is understanding wellness and what it means. More specifically, for our purposes, understanding how massage therapy, can have a positive impact both physically and mentally during fertility struggles, pregnancy, and new motherhood.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2021-01-1126 minThe Hormonal MamaBeauty after Baby, a Guide for New Mom Skin Troubles.New motherhood is tough. It's tough on the body and it’s tough on the mind. While we're talking about the body, let's talk about skin too. Did you know that hormonal changes during the postpartum period can have catastrophic effects on the skin?
If not, then boy are you in for a treat! Can you sense the sarcasm there?
Listen in as I tell you all about the various postpartum hormones and what potential effects they can have on your skin. It's not all bad though! Hello, younger-looking skin!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2021-01-0431 minThe Hormonal MamaEverything you Need to Know to Best Care for Your Skin During PregnancySkin changes during pregnancy is the pits! Seriously though, of all the things that change during pregnancy, skin changes are some of the most frustrating. While you can't change what crazy things hormones may do to your skin, you can prepare and take better care of your skin so that you can treat some of these changes.
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the various hormones that occur during pregnancy and how you can prepare for the possible skin problems they bring with them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-12-2828 minThe Hormonal MamaDisaster or Delight? Actual effects of Infertility on Healthy SkinInfertility is a roller coaster ride of emotions, physical changes, and more. What is often overlooked is skin! Hormonal changes can have both disastrous as well as delightful effects on the skin. From acne problems and dry skin to glowing and beautiful skin, the changes that infertility can bring to the skin really run the gamut.
In today's episode, we're talking all about how hormones and even fertility treatments can affect the skin and what you can do to keep your skin at its healthiest.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2020-12-2126 minThe Hormonal MamaThe Best Gifts for New Mamas - A List for Your Listening PleasureAre you looking for a gift for a first time mom in your life but you’re not quite sure where to start? As a first time mom, it can be extremely overwhelming and exhausting to do just about anything. Read on to discover the best gifts for first time moms.
New moms often know that they need something but don’t always know exactly what it is that they need. Being able to read their mind would help so much! Since we can’t do that, I’ve taken it upon myself to look back at my time as a...2020-12-1412 minThe Hormonal MamaThe Absolute Best Gifts for Pregnant Women - A carefully curated listFinding gifts for pregnant women can be tricky, especially if you want to get her something really meaningful and thoughtful. Pregnancy is hard, and for many women, it presents difficult challenges to navigate. I’ve taken it upon myself to give you a list of where to find the best gifts for the pregnant women in your life.
Do you know a pregnant woman who is sore and achy all the time and she can’t reach the achy spots to massage them? I’ve got a gift for that! Is your pregnant friend on bedrest or modified be...2020-12-1414 minThe Hormonal MamaThe Very Best Gifts for the Fiercest of all: Infertility WarriorsInfertility is a beast, one that many people have difficulty understanding or relating to, and that is OKAY! Infertility is a difficult subject and when someone you care about is going through it, it can be difficult to know what to say or what to do. That's why I created this for finding the best gifts for infertility warriors, to take the guesswork out of it for you!
Each gift on my list is carefully chosen to be not just a good gift, but to really be thoughtful and caring and help those dealing with infertility to fe...2020-12-1415 min
The Hormonal MamaSkincare Ingredients: How to make the right choices for your skin needsPicking up where we left off in my last episode, "The Corner of Beauty & Foodie", in this episode we're talking about skincare product ingredients and what they do for the skin.
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The Hormonal MamaThe Corner of Beauty & FoodieBeauty & Foodie? Does that sound like you? Are you a foodie who's super into beauty? Okay, okay, enough with the rhyming! In this episode, I'm talking about skincare products and how they compare with various courses in a 9-course meal. How does that even work? Well, each skincare product has a purpose and way that it interacts with the skin, but this can get very confusing for those of us who are not into chemistry, so I've taken the time to break down how each product type is similar to each course in a fancy 9-course meal.
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Send in a voic...2020-11-2229 minThe Hormonal MamaSkin Anatomy 101In today's episode, I wanted to break down what in the world an Esthetician actually is and what we actually do! Hand in hand with that, I'm also giving you an in-depth breakdown of the layers of the skin, so you can understand how various products and ingredients affect the skin, which I'll talk about more in my next episode! 'Til then... take care of that skin!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-11-1528 minThe Hormonal MamaA 9 part series on Skin Care & WellnessI've decided to change course a little bit! Today on the podcast I'm introducing a new, 9 part series revolving around skin care and wellness knowledge. This is a shorter episode, 10 minutes to be exact, introducing the next 9 episodes. I'll be focusing on educating you about the skin and the body, and all the things you can do to stay healthy and with the best body-mind-spirit balance you can, to help you through infertility, pregnancy, and/or postpartum.
I'm so excited for this new series, and I can't wait to officially kick it off with Episode 11!
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Send in a voice mess...2020-11-0810 minThe Hormonal MamaPostpartum Misconceptions, Truths, & Everything in BetweenIn today's episode I’m debunking some common myths surrounding the postpartum period, which includes the immediate moments following birth, up until 1 year after birth.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-11-0131 minThe Hormonal MamaPregnancy Misconceptions, Truths, and Everything in BetweenIn today's episode, we're talking all about pregnancy myths, misconceptions, and truths!
Today's focus is primarily on myths surrounding:
Morning sickness
Miscarriage
Stretch Marks
Cravings
Csection birth
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-10-2533 minThe Hormonal MamaInfertility Misconceptions, Truths, and Everything in BetweenWhat exactly is infertility? Is it the same as sterility? Doesn't it only affect older women? In this episode I'm dispelling some of the myths & misconceptions about infertility and fertility treatments.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-10-1835 minThe Hormonal MamaPostpartum in a PandemicIn today's episode, we're discussing the current pandemic and how it affects the postpartum period.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-10-1131 minThe Hormonal MamaPregnant in a PandemicToday we're talking all about Pregnancy in a Pandemic. How the pandemic is affecting those who are pregnant or getting ready to give birth, and the various ways you can support them!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-10-0425 min
The Hormonal MamaInfertility in a PandemicThis week I’m changing course a bit and focusing on how the current Pandemic is affecting people dealing with infertility, and what loved ones can do to support them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-09-2728 min
The Hormonal MamaMy Postpartum journey: The ups and downs and everything in betweenIn this episode, it’s all about my postpartum journey and the unexpected twists and turns I experienced.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-09-2032 min
The Hormonal MamaMy Pregnancy Journey: A Candid Retelling Of My Unexpected Twin PregnancyIn this episode I’m diving deep into the complications and ups and downs of my pregnancy with multiples.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehormonalmama/message2020-09-1326 min
The Hormonal MamaMy Fertility Journey: The long haul through fertility madnessGoing through the complex journey of infertility is a curse I wouldn't wish on anyone. My journey took so many twists and turns and ended up with a total of 14 cycles of fertility treatments over 3 years. It's a journey that many people don't share as the stigma of infertility is a painful one. I chose to share my journey to show other women going through a similar experience that they are not alone!
Listen in as I share the ups and downs of my crazy fertility journey.
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The Hormonal MamaThe Hormonal MamaIn this Intro Episode, I’m telling you a little bit about me and my background both professionally and personally.
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Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaMagic and Feminism w/ Kayla DrescherIn this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by magician and podcaster Kayla Drescher. They discuss the barriers women face in the world of magic, including how Kayla and her co-host Carisa are making waves through their podcast, Shezam! They also talk about Kayla's unique approach to performing, the science of magic, and why it is so fun to let go and enjoy a good trick.2020-02-171h 38