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FoundHer Rising with Christine HakkolaS01 E18 | Where Expertise Meets Empathy | Christine Cunningham on FoundHer RisingIn this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with Christine Cunningham about her journey in building a perinatal mental health practice. They discuss the importance of finding a niche, the challenges and benefits of diversifying income streams, and the balance between passion and business growth. Christine shares her personal experiences, insights on marketing, and the significance of setting boundaries to maintain a sustainable work-life balance.Christine Cunningham (she/her) is a Registered Social Service Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional in private practice, with lived experience of postpartum depression and anxiety that led her to...
2026-03-1730 min
The Modern Ancestral Mamas PodcastWhy So Many Americans Are On Psychiatric Drugs? | Ep 107What if the symptoms people experience when trying to stop psychiatric medications are not a relapse of mental illness at all, but withdrawal?
In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Nicole Lamberson and Lynn Cunningham from the film Medicatinɡ Normal to talk about a hidden reality affecting millions of people: psychiatric drug dependence and withdrawal. What begins as a prescription for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, or postpartum struggles can quietly become something much harder to leave behind.
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2026-03-041h 22
Scream FreaksScream Freaks | Episode 14 | ChristineChristine (1983) Review | Stephen King & John Carpenter Horror ClassicIn this episode of Scream Freaks, Fabulous B and cohost Captain Bill break down the 1983 horror classic Christine, directed by John Carpenter and based on the Stephen King novel.Is Christine just a possessed car… or is this story really about obsession, identity, and toxic transformation?We dive into the psychological horror behind Arnie Cunningham’s descent, the symbolism of Christine as more than just a killer vehicle, and why this 80s horror film still resonates with audiences over 40 years later.This episode explo...
2026-02-2841 min
FGcastChristine, o Carro Assassino (Christine, 1983) - FGcast #407Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon), um jovem tímido e socialmente deslocado, encontra em um ferro-velho um Plymouth Fury 1958 aparentemente comum. Obcecado pelo carro, que batiza de Christine, Arnie passa a restaurá-lo com devoção quase doentia. Mas logo descobre que o veículo guarda uma força maligna e possessiva, capaz de matar para proteger seu dono.À medida que Christine influencia a personalidade de Arnie, transformando-o em alguém sombrio e agressivo, seus amigos Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell) e Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul) percebem que precisam enfrentar não apenas a corrupção da alma de Arnie, mas também a fú...
2026-02-112h 00
The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastChristine (1983): Hell Hath No Plymouth FuryChristine is a 1983 American supernatural horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter, and adapted from Stephen King's 1983 novel. The film stars Keith Gordon as Arnie Cunningham, a bullied teenager who buys a sentient 1958 Plymouth Fury, named "Christine", that exhibits a toxic personality and becomes a bad influence on him. John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky and Harry Dean Stanton also star. Alan Howarth also composed music for the film.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our...
2026-01-261h 02
The VHS ClubChristine: Killer Cars, 80s Angst & Stephen King Chaos | The VHS Club – Ep 104 🚗💀This week on The VHS Club Podcast, we’re shifting into high gear with Christine (1983) — the supernatural horror classic where teenage obsession meets murderous muscle car. Directed by John Carpenter and based on Stephen King’s novel, Christine is revved up with 80s grit, chrome, and pure evil on four wheels.Join us as we:🚘 Revisit Arnie Cunningham’s transformation from nerd to nightmare driver🔥 Break down the unforgettable car carnage and Carpenter’s killer score📼 Share behind-the-scenes trivia and King vs. Carpenter fun facts😱 Debate whether Christine is a cautionary tale, a c...
2025-10-161h 02
Radio Northern Beaches Highlights PodcastFelicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham A Musical Journey — Hosted by Chrissy MackJoin Chrissy Mack from Radio Northern Beaches as she interviews Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham—two legendary voices coming together to create music that defies genre. With Josh’s iconic guitar work from The Waifs and Felicity’s soulful country voice, their collaboration is raw, real, and utterly inspiring. Already ARIA-nominated and Golden Guitar winners, they’re crafting the next chapter of their musical story, blending past hits with new, heartfelt songs.
Tune in for an intimate conversation and a sneak peek of their upcoming album, as they take you on a fiery, soulful journey where every note tells a story. D...
2025-09-0214 min
WitchingAroundScott Cunningham's Legacy with Christine AshworthJoin Raegan this month as they chat with none other than author Christine Ashworth, who is also the sister of Scott Cunningham. They discuss Christine's biography of her brother, the impact he had on the Pagan community and also talk about her magical practice.Books mentioned: Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa Cynova, Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken by Christine Ashworth and Enchanted Foraging by Ebony Gheorghe.Follow the podcast on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast
2025-05-0236 min
The Yes Show!E34 YES… Leadership, Comedy, Autism, and How to Rock TikTok in Your 50s🎙️ YES… Leadership, Comedy, Autism, and How to Rock TikTok in Your 50sGuest: Karen Mayor Cunningham | Advocate, Comedian, Special Education BossWhat do autism, stand-up comedy, hotel leadership, and TikTok success all have in common? This week’s YES Show guest, Karen Mayor Cunningham, ties it all together with heart, humor, and a whole lot of YES energy.After receiving a crushing diagnosis about her son, Karen made a decision that changed everything—one that launched a new mission, ignited a million-follower movement, and brought laughter into the most unexpected places.In this episode, you'll hear:- The shocking words that changed Kar...
2025-04-2844 min
The Yes Show!E34 YES… Leadership, Comedy, Autism, and How to Rock TikTok in Your 50s🎙️ YES… Leadership, Comedy, Autism, and How to Rock TikTok in Your 50sGuest: Karen Mayor Cunningham | Advocate, Comedian, Special Education BossWhat do autism, stand-up comedy, hotel leadership, and TikTok success all have in common? This week’s YES Show guest, Karen Mayor Cunningham, ties it all together with heart, humor, and a whole lot of YES energy.After receiving a crushing diagnosis about her son, Karen made a decision that changed everything—one that launched a new mission, ignited a million-follower movement, and brought laughter into the most unexpected places.In this episode, you'll hear:- The shocking words that changed Kar...
2025-04-2844 min
TicFit: Training & Tourette SyndromeEpisode 7 - Dr Christine Conelea: The Tourette BrainWhat is going on inside our brain when we have involuntary tics? Where does movement come from voluntarily? We speak with clinical researcher, Dr. Christine Conelea about circuits, brain circuits not circuit training. She is Director of the Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity (MnTiC) lab and is leading the way with research on ways to help those with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, anxiety, and other tic disorders. Links: ticlab.umn.eduwww.nih.govJournal post: It Started in the PoolDisclaimer: This is for educational and informational purposes only. By listening...
2025-04-1852 min
The Ethics ExpertsEpisode 199 - Christine CunninghamIn this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Christine Cunningham.
Christine Cunningham is a Pharmacy Compliance Coordinator and recent graduate of Western Governors University, earning a bachelor’s in healthcare administration. She is a certified pharmacy technician with twenty years of experience and is studying to earn the CHC through HCCA. When Christine isn’t helping hospital caregivers follow the myriad of pharmacy rules and regulations, she can be found listening to the latest Ethicsverse podcast, playing one of her ukuleles, or enjoying the view from her deck with a cat on her lap.
2025-02-2453 min
Family Therapist Connections - The PodcastParent IEP Manager, the New App 📲 Simplifying Life for Parents of Students with Exceptional NeedsChristine Dodaj, Founder of 📲 Parent IEP Manager, explains the features of the app that is revolutionizing and simplify the collection of data, documents, and other information parents need to become empowered Team Members and contributors at their child's CSE/PPT Meeting. Ms. Dodaj also talks about the Directory to find a therapist or provider that is found on the app.Download the app from the Apple Store today!💻 Find a therapist or providers you're looking for atwww.sped-connect.comFollow on social media: SpEd ConnectSend us a text
2025-01-1321 min
Demand Gen Made SimpleS2:E3 - 6sense Breakthrough Unleashed - Part 2 with Andy Champion, Jon Russo, Christine Polewarczyk, Surj Gish & Juanita Baker, and Kerry Cunningham - GTM, buyers journeys, maximizing investmentsGuests in part 2:
Andy Champion - SVP International at 6sense
Right way to expand GTM internationally
#1 thing companies do wrong when expanding into EMEA
Jon Russo - Founder and CMO at B2B Fusion
ABM vs ABX, definitions, which is right for you
What NOT to do when moving from lead-based to account-based
Christine Polewarczyk - SVP Product Marketing and Research at PathFactory
Supporting the buyers journey in a frictionless way using AI
Back to basics - all about quality
Surj...
2024-11-051h 29
Modern WitchThat 90's Witch Part 4: On Scott Cunningham, 90's Super Witch w/ Christine Cunningham AshworthAn important contribution to the magical publishing boom in the early 90’s were Scott Cunningham’s accessible books on solitary Wicca and everyday magic; books that continue to be widely sold and cherished decades after they were published. Scott’s sister and author of Scott’s biography, Christine Ashworth, joins us in this episode to talk about Scott’s life, the lesser known details that shaped him and his Witchcraft career, and how Scott’s legacy continues to shape the Craft for future generations. Find out more about Christine Ashworth: https://mysticalmagic.me/Get the book: https...
2024-11-051h 14
The Magician and The DivineCoffee Hour Chat with Christine Cunningham AshworthCoffee Hour Chat with Christine Cunningham Ashworth. We talk about writing, books, family, tarot and being our witchy selves
2024-10-291h 00
Burning SageCarola CunninghamSend us a textIn this episode we get to sit down with Carola Cunningham. Carola has was the first CEO of Niginan Housing Ventures and has recently retired kinda, but is still doing a lot of work in the community. Carola's Bio:Carola has over 40 years of experience in education, justice, community health and wellness and addictions recovery. She has designed developed and delivered programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities. The majority of the client base groups service has been delivered to or for individuals coming from high risk lifestyles. Carola i...
2024-10-2952 min
The Stillroom's Grimoire PodcastChristine Cunningham- Ashworth: Remembering Scott CunninghamThe Head Witch's first magickal book was Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, a book she still uses religiously to this day.
Scott Cunningham played an integral role in the witchcraft and wiccan community with his knowledge and books. Although he passed in 1993, his legacy lives on in his books that are still published and through his sister, Christine, who penned a book as a tribute to her brother.
Join April and Christine as they talk about Scott, his contributions to the magickal community, how his legacy lives on and her new book about Scott.
2024-08-0647 min
Compassion HealsTalking Compassion with Christine CunninghamIn this episode Lee interviews friend and former colleague Christine Cunningham. Christine is the Chief Experience Officer at El Camino Health in the San Fransisco Bay Area. There she is in charge of patient experience, spiritual care and healing arts, interpreter services, volunteer services and the call center. Together, Lee and Christine discuss compassion in the workplace and the importance of kindness and compassion in the healthcare industry. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission. A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by...
2024-06-1941 min
Modern WitchS11 Ep2: PRIDE Special prt 1: An Intimate Portrait of the Life of Scott Cunningham ft. Christine AshworthHappy Pride, everyone! In this bonus drop we dive into the life of Scott Cunningham, queer witchcraft ancestor, via an intimate conversation with his sister and fellow author, Christine Ashworth. Things get emotional, we both tear up, but by the end you will be smiling just as much as I was!Christine's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Cunningham-Path-Taken-Trailblazer/dp/B0CW525YSWChristine's website: https://christine-ashworth.com/For more info on all our projects visit http://www.modernwitch.comModern Witch Linkage: Everything Modern Witch can be found on our website...
2024-06-0857 min
IT’S OK to be wrong.33 no crumbs left behindjoin us on the couples couch, where we dive into the latest updates in celebrity news, share personal anecdotes, and leave no crumbs behind. we chat the surprising incident involving diddy's jet being stopped and searched at an airport, resulting in a drug possession arrest (3:43). we also explore the new developments in christine quinn's saga, including her husband's temporary restraining order request denial (7:20). plus, we delve into the music industry gossip as taylor swift's bestie, jack antonoff, declines to discuss her in an interview (10:58).
we leave no crumbs behind and delve into our personal stories, we take you on...
2024-03-2730 min
El castillo del señor BARLOWChristine 14 Christine y DarnellCHRISTINE
Cuenta la historia de un automóvil aparentemente poseído por fuerzas sobrenaturales. El oscuro protagonista de esta novela es un automóvil marca Plymouth de 1958 llamado Christine. Arnie Cunningham está dispuesto a conseguirlo a cualquier precio. Y lo consigue. Pero mientras trabaja en la ardua tarea de restaurarlo, el coche da muestras de vida propia. ¿O es sólo imaginación? Dennis sigue creyéndolo así, pero la gente muere en las oscuras calles y avenidas de Libertyville. Dennis ya no puede negar la aterradora verdad: Christine está viva..
2024-03-1635 min
Lunatic MondaysLunatic Mondays ~ Christine Cunningham Ashworth ~ AuthorWhy should Fridays have all the fun? Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'..... Anything can happen!!! On this episode author Christine Cunningham Ashworth, will be chatting with Laura González about her book “Scott Cunningham - The Path Taken" Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Wiccan Trailblazer.
2024-02-131h 00
Hey, Did You See This One?Episode 119 - ChristineJan Carpenter's In The Month Of Madness continues! 🚗 Buckle up for a nostalgic ride as 'Hey, Did You See This One?' Podcast dives into Episode 119 - Christine (1983) with the incredible Alex Gow! 🎙️ Join the cinematic conversation as we explore the classic thriller, Christine, and unravel its mysterious allure.
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Starring: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky & Harry Dean Stanton
Directed By: John Carpenter
Synopsis: Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christin...
2024-01-172h 41
Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthMothering Without a MotherSend a textContent Warning:Cancer, death, losing a parent, mention of miscarriage, perinatal lossDescription:On today’s episode of the PWO Podcast, Kate Love joins me to share her story of navigating the loss of a parent and becoming a parent herself. Highlights: 1:28 - Kate introduces herself5:24 - Kate shares her story of her mom’s cancer diagnosis as she became pregnant10:42 - Grieving and how Kate carries her mom with her and her mom’s passing16:09 - Death phobia, grief in the P...
2023-12-2753 min
The Mixtape with ScottS2E44: Cristine Pinto, Econometrician, Inspir in BrazilAnd with that, season 2 of the Mixtape with Scott is complete! What a journey! Our final guest this year is an econometrician named Christine Pinto. Christine is an econometrician at INSPER Institute of Education and Research in São Paolo Brazil. And I know of Christine because of her work on synthetic control making her fit with my larger interest in causal inference. But ironically, Christine also was briefly a Guido Imbens student at Berkeley before he left, which makes her also part of the story of how causal inference spread through labor markets and not merely textbooks. It w...
2023-12-261h 14
That Witch LifeEpisode 220: Krampus And Other Yuletide Monsters With Jeff Belanger
The ladies talk about holiday trials and tribulations of the past and rituals for the solstice season. They then welcome Jeff Belanger to talk about all things Krampus and other Yuletide monsters!
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2023-12-181h 23Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthStress Around Holidays with AnnekeSend a textOn today's episode, I am joined once again by Anneke to discuss the stress that the holidays can bring. We chat about the pressures of "the perfect celebrations," the weight of capitalism on gift-giving, and the unique mental load parents carry during the season. Highlights: 2:03 - Anneke's experience with celebrating holidays 6:47 - Capitalism and the impact on gift giving as parents11:52 - Traditions and social norms and how isolating they can be28:31 - Mental load of parenting and managing holidaysResources mentioned in this episo...
2023-11-2251 min
Circle TalkCircle Sanctuary's Circle Talk - Christine Cunningham AshworthScott Cunningham is an iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with his sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth as she shares insights on Scott as a persona s well as his magickal path from her new book, Scott Cunningham-The Path Taken.
2023-11-0856 min
Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked WaysSeason 3, Episode 21: Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken with Christine Cunningham AshworthIn this episode, we interview Christine Cunningham Ashworth, the author of The Path Taken and sister of the late Scott Cunningham. We speak about growing up in the Cunningham household, Scotts life writing about Wicca, and discussing his legacy left behind which has affected so many of us within the craft today.
2023-11-071h 23Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthParenting with a Visual Disability with ElaineSend a textContent Warning: suicidal ideation, CAS involvementEpisode description:On today’s episode I am talking with Elaine about the often unspoken challenges of parenting with a disability. From discovering her pregnancy at seven months to confronting societal stereotypes and medical assumptions, Elaine's story is a testament to resilience and the power of unwavering determination.Highlights: 1:44 - How Elaine came into parenting,5:24 - Elaine found out she was 7 months pregnant,10:45 - Doctor’s assumptions about parenting with a disability, seeking out a midwife,24:35 - Elaine...
2023-11-011h 31
A Time to Thrill - Conversations with AIME AUSTIN Crime Fiction AuthorEpisode 41: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Christine Cunningham AshworthChristine Cunningham Ashworth is a genre author with a unique background. Her father was a very prolific genre author as was her brother Scott before he turned to metaphysical nonfiction. In this episode, we discuss Christine’s latest book, an autobiography of Scott Cunningham, what it was like growing up around authors, and her path from romance and back again.
Let’s chat. I have *so* many questions.
You can find Christine:
Instagram: @ashworthchristine
Facebook: AuthorChristineAshworth
Website: Christine-Ashworth.com
Show Notes:
Books & Writings:
The Path Taken by Scott Cunningham
Wear the Pearls by Christine Ashwo...
2023-11-011h 16A Time to ThrillEpisode 41: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Christine Cunningham AshworthChristine Cunningham Ashworth is a genre author with a unique background. Her father was a very prolific genre author as was her brother Scott before he turned to metaphysical nonfiction. In this episode, we discuss Christine’s latest book, an autobiography of Scott Cunningham, what it was like growing up around authors, and her path from […]
2023-11-011h 16
Honest as a MotherNavigating Motherhood: Unraveling Mental Health and ADHD with Christine CunninghamSend a textAmanda is joined by Christine Cunningham who is a Social Service Worker here in Ontario who specializes in the perinatal period to talk about maternal mental health and parenting with ADHD.Included in this episode:Parenting with ADHD - what does this look like for Christine? What has her experience been like and what ADHD symptoms did she experience?Grief in motherhood - Christine explains how she wishes she would have received an ADHD diagnosis earlier than when she did and how her life could have been impacted.Labels/Diagnosis...
2023-10-3058 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthChanging the Narrative Around Motherhood with Amanda GurmanSend a textContent Warning: c-section, medical procedures, swearing, rage, mental illnessOn today’s episode I am talking with Amanda Gurman who hosts the podcast Honest as a Mother, about her introduction to motherhood and the impact on her mental health. Amanda shares honestly and openly about her experiences with postpartum anxiety, depression and rage as well as how her recent diagnosis with ADHD impacts her parenting. Amanda also talks about her recovery and how she supports new parents by talking about the realities of parenting and how she is trying to change the na...
2023-10-181h 12
The VHS Strikes BackChristine (1983)Christine, released in 1983, was an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, directed by John Carpenter. The film tells the story of a possessed and malevolent 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, and the havoc it wreaks on the life of its owner, Arnie Cunningham (played by Keith Gordon). The production process involved bringing this sinister car to life and capturing the eerie and atmospheric elements of King's source material. Carpenter, known for his work in the horror genre, was a key figure in the film's success. He worked closely with the special effects team to create the car's...
2023-10-1840 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSpecial: Roundtable DiscussionSend a textOn today’s special bonus episode of the Perinatal Wellbeing Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by a panel of amazing guests, including Anneke Van Den Berg, Gabrielle Griffith, Laine Halpern Zisman, Lisette Weber, and Olivia Scobie. Together for this roundtable discussion, we delve into our pivotal roles in supporting our local communities across Ontario. We explore the everyday hurdles and obstacles individuals in these regions face to access vital perinatal mental health services. This candid conversation promises to shed light on the challenges, triumphs, and indispensable support networks that underpin the...
2023-10-071h 28Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSpecial: Climb Out of the Darkness Event, Episode 2Send a text Please donate to the Climb here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/COTDCanada/team/team-ontario-virtual/Episode Description:Today’s episode is a special one for PWO’s Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising event. On these 2 bonus episodes we are going to talk about accessing different types of supports in the Perinatal period when we are experiencing symptoms of a mood and anxiety disorder. On today’s episode I am so excited to have Amber Sperling talking about the benefits of individual therapy and Kell...
2023-10-0650 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSpecial: Climb Out of the Darkness Event: Episode 1Send a text Please donate to the Climb here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/COTDCanada/team/team-ontario-virtual/Description:Today’s episode is a special one for PWO’s Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising event. On these 2 bonus episodes we are going to talk about accessing different types of supports in the Perinatal period when we are experiencing symptoms of a mood and anxiety disorder. Highlights:Karin Thoms discusses the benefits of Peer Support:2:13 - Introducing Karin2:55 - Karin story with PPD PPA; accessi...
2023-10-031h 20
Tarot VisionsEpisode#192: Finding our own Path with Christine Cunningham AshworthRose catches up with Christine Cunningham-Ashworth on her book The Path Taken about her growing up with Scott Cunningham and her finding her place on her own Pagan Path. Christine shares her finding her witchy roots and who influenced her to write more while discovering how her brother influenced the NeoPagan movement. Influences of Christine’s through her life:Arwen Lynch Poe: https://tarotbyarwen.com/Phoenix Fire Pagan Festival: https://www.phoenixfestivals.com/Byron Ballard:https://www.instagram.com/byronballard5789/?hl=enPearls of Wisdom by Christine: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52574939
2023-09-0932 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthGabriella Talks about Navigating the Loss of her Sister in the Postpartum PeriodSend a textGabriella Carafa, MSW, PMH-C is a social worker, psychotherapist and consultant working with people in the perinatal period experiencing mental health issues as well as parents with disabilities. Gabriella welcomed her daughter 2 years ago and then at 3.5 months postpartum lost her sister to an opiate overdose. Gabriella shares her story of love and loss while trying to juggle adjusting to parenthood and grieving the loss of her sister simultaneously. I’m so grateful to Gabriella for sharing her story in a vulnerable and authentic way. Content Warning: Death, grief, opiate overdose, substance use...
2023-08-311h 20Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthReal Talk About the Physical Changes in Pregnancy and Post BirthSend a textContent Warning: Medical procedures, c-section procedures, physical functions, swearing, gendered language, poop talk, swearingTo say that I’m excited for today’s episode would be an understatement. This is my dream episode because I just want to be real about the physical changes that come with pregnancy, birth and post birth. I love real talk and I love humour and Anneke brings both of those into whatever she does. Anneke van den Berg is a mother of 4, who made her home in Canada over 15 years ago. Originally from the Netherlands, adjusting to l...
2023-08-161h 05Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthNavigating Plus Size Pregnancy and a Fat Phobic Midwife: Chelsey’s StorySend a textContent Warning: fat phobia, labour interventions, COVID delivery, birth trauma, post-birth hemorrhage On today’s episode, Chelsey Creed shares her experience of having her first baby as a plus size person and the fat phobia she faced from her midwife. Chelsey’s experience is so relatable in that a lot of gestational parents face fat phobia in their care and this has a big impact on how they feel about and relate to their bodies and their pregnancy journeys. Chelsey also talks about delivery after COVID hit, her experience as a first-time mom d...
2023-08-101h 15
Gifts of the Wyrd68 Gifts of the Wyrd: Christine Ashworth - Scott Cunningham The Path Taken
Author Christine Ashworth joins the episode to talk about her upcoming book: Scott Cunningham, The Path Taken from Weiser Books. Cunningham's pioneering books on Wicca, herbs, magic, and other metaphysical topics opened the doors for many to step onto the path of Wicca and paganism.
His books are still in print and are a beloved starting point for many who seek to enter a practical magical life. Scott passed in 1993 and not much is known about the man behind the many books. With this book, Christine, his younger sister, pulls back the curtain a bit to...
2023-08-0634 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthTalking Birth Trauma with Jen and Emma from Birth Trauma OttawaSend a textContent Warning: Birth Trauma, Trauma responses, mention of c-section, medical proceduresJen Gillean and Emma Fernando are the co-facilitators of Birth Trauma Ottawa. After connecting for the first time in 2017 at a birth trauma retreat, it was clear that they shared a similar passion to spread the word, provide resources and support those that had been affected by birth trauma. Hoping to find a way to help others by holding the heartache that comes with the unique experience of living with birth trauma, they created Birth Trauma Ottawa in 2022. Birth Trauma Ottawa h...
2023-08-031h 05Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthParenting with ADHD and BPD: Embracing the journeySend a textOn today’s episode Lorraine Lowry talks about how her symptoms of ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) show up and impact her parenting. Lorraine is 3 years postpartum and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Lorraine was also diagnosed with BPD after her son was born. Lorraine shares that “it’s been a whirlwind learning who I am while trying to help him figure out who he is, especially when I see similar traits and I get scared for his future”.Highlights:1:36 – What is BPD/ADHD and how does Lorraine define them for h...
2023-07-261h 07
Breaking the Wall Podcast90. Freelance Thriving with Christine FloresThe freelance life is no joke. It takes time, energy, and a drive that isn't for everyone. However, if you're able to stick it out, you could have a stellar career like Christine Flores.In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Freelance Queen of NYC, Christine Flores. We talk about the schedule of a freelancer, how we'll never like auditions, and the importance of listening to what you want to do and keeping an open mind.Christine Flores is originally from Toronto, Ontario and has been working with Pam Tanowitz since 2016. She...
2023-07-2544 min
Wayfaring Jessica PodcastMy Come to Jesus MomentIn this episode I talk about my literal come to Jesus moment. How I have fully and totally re-committed my life to Jesus and returned to Christianity. I grew up in the church but walked away for 7ish years. I started dabbling back in Christianity a year and a half ago, and during the IF Conference in April 2023 I decided to fully dedicate my life to Christ. And so I have taken a break from this podcast in order to get my priorities straight, to try and figure out what God is calling me to do, and to start...
2023-07-0540 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthDivide and Conquer: Ashley and Adam's Strategy for Managing a Toddler, Twins and a NICU StaySend a textContent Warning: C-section delivery, NICU stay, delivery during COVID, guilt, anxiety🎙️Today’s episode is part 2 of Ashley and Adam’s story and their experience of staying in the NICU with one twin. Be sure to listen to last week’s episode where they discussed their journey to parenthood through a fertility journey. Ashley and Adam talk about the difficulty of having one twin in the NICU and one twin being discharged all with a toddler at home. Ashley and Adam continue to share honestly and openly about the impacts on their emotional a...
2023-07-051h 10Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthAdam and Ashley’s Journey Into ParenthoodSend a textContent Warning: Fertility challenges, fertility treatments, c-section deliveryOn today’s episode, Ashley and Adam share their journey to becoming parents. It started with fertility challenges that they faced head on despite the many ups and downs they experienced. Ashley and Adam very candidly share about their fertility testing and treatments including IUI attempts and IVF resulting in the birth of their first child as well as twins! Ashley and Adam explore their feelings about all of the challenges and milestones they faced when becoming parents. I so appreciate their vulnerability and au...
2023-07-021h 03Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthExperiencing a NICU stay with Sydney TricandSend a textContent Warning: trauma, NICU stay, c-section, anxiety, challenges with nursing, griefSydney shares her story of having her first baby and experiencing a NICU stay with him. Sydney talks honestly and openly about the challenges she faced when welcoming her baby into the world. Sydney discusses the delivery, the experience of baby going to the NICU, how traumatic that was for her and how that experience impacted her mental and physical health. Sydney also talks about her challenges with nursing and the grief she experienced as a result of how her story...
2023-06-291h 17
Dare To Live PodcastGuest Speaker: Elizabeth CunninghamWhat a fun chat with Christine and Shelley's friend Elizabeth. Vacation anyone? Contact Christine and Shelley find us on Instagram and Facebook @daretolivepodcast email us at daretolivepodcast@gmail.com leave a review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dare-to-live-podcast/id1631180572 Produced by Duane Dyer https://www.crowntownrecords.com/Theme song "Crazy Women" by Jupiter Coyote (with permission) https://www.jupitercoyote.com/ Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!
2023-06-2835 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthMorgan’s Birth StorySend a textContent warning: Labour and delivery story, cervical checks, induction, post-delivery, placenta delivery and being stitched, medical issues, baby in special care unitOn today’s podcast episode Morgan Fancy, MA, RP she/her, shares her story of welcoming her little one into her family. I love hearing birth stories and people’s experiences of bringing their baby into the world! Morgan shares the ups and downs of birthing and becoming a parent in a real and authentic way. Take a listen and let us know what you think!Highlights:2...
2023-06-261h 10
Cadaver DogsCHRISTINE / WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN: Teenage TerrorsHot takes incoming! David and Devin begin this month’s discussion with John Carpenter’s Stephen King adaptation CHRISTINE (1983). Classic nerd Arnie Cunningham has a killer new car - emphasis on “killer.” But when the self-driving self-healing automobile goes on a murderous rampage, and Arnie changes into a real jerk, are we sure it’s all Christine’s responsibility? Or has our geeky hero been hiding a darkness, a darkness which he is now embracing as he reaches maturity?
Then, we’ll switch gears and decades to Lynn Ramsay’s disturbing psychological character study WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN...
2023-06-011h 35Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthWhat would happen if we stopped chasing beauty ideals in the Perinatal period?Send a textToday’s guest is Katie Lamport, RSSW. Katie is a counsellor in private practice in the Barrie, Ontario area. I first met Katie when I started a new job as an addiction’s counsellor. Katie was fully pregnant as a gestational carrier and went on maternity leave a few days later. Katie shared her story of being a gestational carrier in season 1 so check it out. On today’s episode we talk about the impacts of beauty standards and ideals on us in the perinatal period and how we can challenge the impacts of these...
2023-05-291h 06Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthParenting with a Disability with Alesha Thomas from Adaptive Parent ProjectSend a textOn today’s episode we have Alesha Thomas from Adaptive Parent Project talking about parenting with a disability. Adaptive Parent Project is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents with disabilities. Alesha is currently working on a provider list of healthcare providers that have experience working with people with disabilities in California. Alesha is also gathering provider information for worldwide healthcare providers. Alesha is a parent to 4-year-old Nolan and lives in California with her family. Alesha lives with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia and works to advocate for more inclusion for disabled parents in terms of...
2023-05-071h 12
The Horror Movie Hood ReviewLive - Reviewing John Carpenters Christine 1983A red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury is built on the assembly line. The car injures one worker by slamming its hood shut on his hand; when another one sits in the driver's seat and flicks cigar ashes onto the upholstery, he is subsequently found dead. Twenty years later, nerdy teenager Arnold "Arnie" Cunningham buys the now-decrepit Fury over the objections of his friend, Dennis Guilder. At school, Arnie is bullied by Buddy Repperton and his gang, and Buddy is expelled after threatening Arnie with a switchblade. Defying his parents, Arnie begins to restore the Fury (named "Christine" by its previous ow...
2023-05-051h 11Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthLet's Hear it for the Dads! With Drew from Dad CentralSend a textI’m so happy to share this week’s episode with you, featuring Drew Soleyn from Dad Central and Connected Dads. We had a great in-depth conversation about the challenges of becoming a parent from a dad’s perspective, including becoming a parent to twins and a 3rd baby after twins. Drew also provided some excellent ideas for seeking support, trying to take care of yourself as a parent and learning critical skills to help us be the best parents we can be! Drew is the Director of Dad Central Ontario, Founder of Connected Dads...
2023-01-231h 16Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthWhat on earth does leg hair have to do with parenthood?! Part 2Send a textContent Warning: We like to swear, if you’re listening with kids or don’t like swearing, please be aware!Episode #25 is the 2nd part of my chat with Naomi about body hair and its impacts on our body image and parenting. My guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula of Queer Nest, where she coaches and supports Queer and gender-non-conforming folks and entrepreneurs through one of their biggest life transitions— becoming a parent! Through support, advance preparation, self-advocacy, and abunda...
2023-01-0837 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthWhat on earth does leg hair have to do with parenthood?!Send a textContent Warning: We like to swear, if you’re listening with kids or don’t like swearing, please be aware!Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #24. My guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest Club. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula of Queer Nest, where she coaches and supports Queer and gender-non-conforming folks and entrepreneurs through one of their biggest life transitions— becoming a parent! Through support, advance preparation, self-advocacy, and abundance, she helps you become the parent of your dreams. On today’s episode Naomi an...
2022-12-1948 min
BLUE MUMDAYSParenting With ADHD: CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM of PERINATAL WELLBEING ONTARIOThis week I'm joined by the wonderful Christine Cunningham of Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario. Despite sailing through motherhood with her first two children, Christine went on to suffer postnatal depression and anxiety with the birth of her third. In this mega-episode, Christine talks about the shock diagnosis of finding out she had ADHD at the age of 40, when seeking a diagnosis for her son. Christine talks so eloquently about the huge impact this has had on her life and on her role as a mother. A must listen for anyone affected by ADHD.*TRIGGER WARNING: Postnatal Depression, Anxiety...
2022-11-141h 12Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthDoulas Making a Difference: Gillian Cullen from Birth MarkSend a textContent Warning: Postpartum psychosis and suicideHello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #23. Today Gillian Cullen she/they Full-spectrum doula, CST practitioner, founder and CEO of Birth Mark joins me to talk about starting Birth Mark, a charity dedicated to providing full spectrum doula support for marginalized and at-risk communities throughout the GTA and Hamilton. Gillian started Birth Mark from the ground up and is doing incredible work in the community to raise awareness, advocate for better care of those in the Perinatal period and provide amazing doula care access to p...
2022-11-071h 10Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthThe Impacts of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Part 2Send a textContent Warning: This is an in-depth discussion about racism and the impacts on reproductive health and can feel very heavy, especially for those who are impacted by these topics. We discuss things such as forced sterilization, interactions with CAS. Take care of yourself while listening. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #22, the 2nd part of our discussion about the impact of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Maurice. Last episode we discussed obstetrical racism, reproductive justice, generational trauma and much more. On today’s episode we will talk about the importance of...
2022-10-2441 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthThe Impacts of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Part 1Send a textWelcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #21, our first episode of season 2! Today we’re going to talk about the Impact of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Maurice.Content Warning: This is an in-depth discussion about racism and the impacts on reproductive health and can feel very heavy, especially for those who are impacted by these topics. We discuss things such as forced sterilization, interactions with CAS. Take care of yourself while listening.Rochelle Maurice, MSW, MHSc in Bioethics is a clinical and organizational ethicist based in Toronto, Ontario. Her wo...
2022-10-1053 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSeason 2 TrailerSend a textI am so excited for season 2 to start on Monday, October 10th. I wanted to Thank you all for listening to season 1 and the support so far! The podcast has been downloaded in 46 countries and almost 3,000 times. This season we are going to hear more personal stories and have more deep, authentic conversations about issues that affect people and families in the Perinatal period! We are going to kick off the season with a two-part episode with Rochelle about the impact of racism on reproductive health.We are al...
2022-09-2603 min
A Mighty Practice45. Hear from 3 artists in our coaching program.In this episode we'll talk to three very different artists that have taken our 12-week coaching program. You'll hear about their struggles, their backgrounds (some who went to art school, and some who didn't) and what brought them to this program. You'll hear what they got out of this work, and how it transformed their practices. Tune into this episode if you want to learn what you can expect from this deep, intensive coaching program, and how it can help you overcome your roadblocks.
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2022-08-0550 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthVikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following a traumatic birth Part 2Send a textContent Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of childhood abuse, and breastfeeding trauma. Today is part 2 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! If you haven’t listened to part 1, go back and check it out and then listen to today’s episode. Today Vikki talks about her experience with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic birth. We talked about the grief and trauma that resulted from her experience with postnatal depression and anxiety, the fears of being a new parent and h...
2022-06-011h 05Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthVikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety Following a Traumatic Birth Part 1Send a textContent Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of suicidal thoughts, breastfeeding trauma and eating disorders.Today is part 1 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! Vikki shares her story with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic birth in such an authentic and vulnerable way that I know so many people will relate to. Vikki discusses her birth story, her symptoms and struggles with nursing and post trauma symptoms. Vikki is now a passionate advocate of perinatal mental health and i...
2022-05-251h 07Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthPreparing for Postpartum and the transition to Parenthood with NaomiSend a textMy guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest Club. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula of Queer Nest, where she coaches and supports Queer and gender-non-conforming folks and entrepreneurs through one of their biggest life transitions— becoming a parent! Through support, advance preparation, self-advocacy, and abundance, she helps you become the parent of your dreams. On today’s episode Naomi and I talk about how we can prepare for the transition to parenthood including building our community of supports, asking for help, and being authentic. We also touched on s...
2022-05-181h 17Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSexuality in the Postpartum Period with Benée JusticeSend a textDate: May 11th, 2022Content Warning: This episode contains discussions around sexuality including our body parts and sexual acts. We do use gendered language in this discussion and acknowledge that not all birthing people identify as female. If you listen to your podcasts with young kids in the room you can decide if you want to put headphones in or listen another time. Today we’re going to talk about postpartum sexuality with our guest soon to be Dr. Benée Justice! Benée is a clinical mental health therapist with a PhD...
2022-05-111h 29Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthKatie’s Surrogacy Journey Part 2Send a textContent Warning: Fertility challenges, mention of traumatic birthToday’s episode is in honour of World Maternal Mental Health Day, which is May 4th. The goal of World Maternal Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues so that more women will get treatment and fewer will suffer. This is definitely what we also work for at PWO, by sharing these stories on the podcast, talking about various issues and challenges that parents face in the perinatal period so that people listening can identify that they’re experiencing simi...
2022-05-0450 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthKatie’s Surrogacy JourneySend a textContent Warning: Fertility challengesToday’s guest is Katie Lamport, RSSW. Katie is a counsellor in private practice in the Barrie, Ontario area. I first met Katie when I started a new job as an addictions counsellor. Katie was fully pregnant and went on maternity leave a few days later. Katie was the first person I had met that was a gestational carrier and I thought WOW what an amazing person! On today’s episode Katie shares her story of being a gestational carrier, what all the preparation was like and how the...
2022-04-2750 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthUnrealistic Expectations of MotherhoodSend a textContent Warning: Mention of birth trauma, baby blues, obstetric violence, NICU, some swearing, gendered language. Today’s Guest is Kelley Hassanpour, RN who is the Founder over at Parenting From Within and we are talking about the unrealistic expectations of motherhood. We covered a wide range of topics from gendered stereotypes to patriarchy’s impact on motherhood and the systems that we birth in to integrating our mom parts. We could do a separate episode on each of these topics, so this is really just to get the conversation going! Highli...
2022-04-2057 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthExperiencing Mental Health Issues and Creating a Community of Support with Lisette and Catherine Part 2Send a textContent Warning: Intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, OCD, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts/compulsions around sleep and food, challenges with nursing, rage, trauma, fear, NICU experience, some swearing Today is the 2nd part of my conversation with Lisette and Catherine from Together Waterloo. Together came out of a desire to increase the services available to families struggling with perinatal mental health in Waterloo Region. Their goal is to increase support systems, educate health care providers, and build a village so that no parent is left behind. In part 2 of this e...
2022-04-1354 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthExperiencing Mental Health Issues and Creating a Community of Support with Lisette and CatherineSend a textContent Warning: Intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, OCD, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts/compulsions around sleep and food, challenges with nursing, rage, trauma, fear, NICU experience, and some swearing. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #12! Today I’m talking with Lisette and Catherine from Together Waterloo, Together came out of a desire to increase the services available to families struggling with perinatal mental health in Waterloo Region. Their goal is to increase support systems, educate health care providers, and build a village so that no parent is left behind. In...
2022-04-0647 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthNicole's Experience with an Ectopic PregnancySend a textContent Warning: Ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, trauma, medical procedures, surgery, a near miss and grief.My guest today is Nicole Leijh, RSSW who is a perinatal therapist in private practice in Muskoka Ontario. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten to know each other and become friends and I was so honoured when Nicole agreed to share her experience with an ectopic pregnancy. Nicole endured a lot last year and shares her story in order to raise awareness about ectopic pregnancies and to advocate for more education and better care for pe...
2022-03-311h 19Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthHow relational trauma can impact the perinatal period with vania sukolaSend a textContent Warning: Today’s episode is all about relational trauma including sexual, physical and emotional abuse as well as birth trauma. Please know this is a heavy episode and you can take your time listening to it or come back to it at a different time. My guest today is vania sukola, RP who is a feminist and trauma therapist and works with clients in the perinatal period. I first met vania when she was providing training on trauma assessments. I was instantly drawn to vania’s calm and steady presence and her w...
2022-03-231h 22Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthKelley’s Experience with Postpartum Anxiety and the Pressures of Sleep TrainingSend a textContent Warning: Anxiety, stigma around medication, pressures to sleep train, intrusive and suicidal thoughtsToday’s Guest is Kelley Hassanpour, RN who is the Founder over at Parenting From Within. Kelley experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her son. Kelley recognized the symptoms at 13 months postpartum and started her recovery journey then. Kelley experienced pressure to sleep train her son from her doctor and shares how this experience added to her anxiety. Kelley recently founded Parenting From Within in order to provide education, support and community to new parents, providing the su...
2022-03-171h 23Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthQueer Fertility Planning and Support with Guest Laine Halpern Zisman, PhDSend a textContent Warning: Fertility Challenges, grief and lossHello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #8. Today we’re going to talk about Queer fertility journeys and processes. My guest today is Laine Halpern Zisman, PhD, a Toronto-based queer doula who specializes in queer fertility support. She is also a queer culture and communications scholar and has published and taught on a range of topics related to queer theatre & media, activism & trauma, and critical queer feminist theory. Laine is also the LGBTQ+ Support Co-ordinator and Doula at Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario where she helps people fi...
2022-03-091h 05Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthSascha’s experience with Postpartum Anxiety and having a baby during a PandemicSend a textContent Warning: Fertility struggles, Intrusive thoughts, anxiety, mention of birth trauma, and grief.Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #7! On today’s episode I interview Sascha, who I met through PSI’s Peer Mentor program last year. Sascha is a mom to her 2-year-old son and lives with her husband in New Jersey. Sascha experienced Postpartum Anxiety after the birth of her first child and she shares her story with us, what recovery looked like for her and what having a baby during a pandemic has been like. We touch...
2022-03-021h 09Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthJodi’s Birth Stories part 2Send a textContent Warning: Intrusive thoughts, anxiety and challenges with nursing.Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #6 today is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Jodi Pawluski. Jodi is a researcher, neuroscientist, therapist, podcaster, and parent! Jodi is from Canada and currently lives in France with her partner and 2 kids. Jodi researches the Parental brain and you can learn all about it on her website and on her podcast, Mommy Brain Revisited. Jodi is also a perinatal mental health therapist. In this episode, Jodi shares her story of her delivery with her 2nd...
2022-02-171h 01Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthJodi’s Birth Stories part 1Send a textContent Warning: Intrusive thoughts, experience of baby in the NICUToday’s guest is Dr. Jodi Pawluski, researcher, neuroscientist, therapist, podcaster, and parent! Jodi is from Canada and currently lives in France with her partner and 2 kids. Jodi studies the Parental brain and you can learn all about it on her website and on her podcast, Mommy Brain Revisited. Jodi is also a perinatal mental health therapist. In this episode, Jodi shares her story of her deliveries with her 2 kids, in 2 separate countries, that were not her home countries. Jodi also talks ab...
2022-02-1055 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthThe Challenges of NursingSend a text Content Warning: In this episode we are discussing challenges with nursing and grief and trauma that can be associated with that. I use the word breastfeeding when discussing my own story and I continue to work towards more inclusive language including using either nursing, chest feeding or body feeding. Let’s open up the conversation around nursing! There are so many stories of parents struggling to get started with nursing, not being able to nurse for as long as they want to, or at all and this can bring up extreme shame and...
2022-02-0226 min
SLU International Business Now: Conversations That MatterResponding to Global Crisis with Christine Duffy: Carnival Cruise LineJoin host Gene Cunningham and guest Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, as they discuss how Carnival is overcoming the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the creation of opportunities to propel the company safely into the future. This conversation is an excerpt from the 2021 Bayer International Business Conference that took place on December 7, 2021 at Saint Louis University.Christine captains a company that sails a fleet of 24 ships, annually hosts nearly six million guests and employs more than 43,000 people who hail from 110 nations around the globe. Host Gene Cunningham is a current faculty member in the C...
2022-01-2735 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthThe Realities of Transitioning to ParenthoodSend a textLet’s normalize how hard it is to transition to parenthood! On the podcast today we’re talking about the realities of transitioning to parenthood and that it’s not always filled with joy and elation. Transitioning to parenthood can be very exciting and scary at the same time and can involve grief for our old life. Seeing how others parent online can cause us a lot of distress and not listening to our gut takes us away from our values and goals. We’re going to talk about all of this and discuss ways to...
2022-01-2621 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthIntrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal PeriodSend a textContent Warning: Examples of various type of intrusive thoughts Episode description: On today’s episode we’re going to talk about Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period. I’m going to share the clinical definition, what this looks like in real-life, when it’s a good idea to ask for help and how to cope with these types of thoughts. I experienced intrusive thoughts in the Postpartum period, and I will share this experience with you. Let’s open up this discussion to reduce the barriers to seeking help and the shame that can co...
2022-01-2031 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthIntroduction to the Perinatal Wellbeing PodcastSend a textWe want to welcome you to the podcast and tell you a little bit about what it’s all about and what you can expect. You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.caSupport the show
2022-01-1604 minPerinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthMy Experience with Postpartum Anxiety and DepressionSend a textContent Warning: Intrusive Thoughts, Suicidal ThoughtsOn today’s episode I share my story of having Postpartum Anxiety and Depression after the birth of my 3rd child. I share the different signs and symptoms that I experienced, what my journey to recovery looked like and how I made meaning from that challenging time. Highlights:My Backstory highlighting previous breastfeeding and baby blues experiences 3:15Birth and the beginning of my Postpartum Experience 5:39The symptoms I experienced 6:21Shame and guilt around breastfeeding 9:11Soc...
2022-01-1640 min
Gaining My Perspective PodcastVictory over shame; Breaking free from adultery--Special Guest!This episode is part TWO of a two part testimony. Today we talk to Taylor--husband to Christine (hear her testimony here)--who was unfaithful in his marriage for several years with several partners. He shares his story very vulnerably about how sexual sin began for him and how God ultimately helped him to finally overcome and break free. I'm so grateful for this couple and their transparency and I can testify to their amazingly strong and faith-filled marriage today.
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2021-10-1546 minGaining My Perspective PodcastWarring for an unfaithful spouse--Special Guest!!On this episode we'll hear from my friend Christine as she vulnerably shares about what it was like to walk through adultery with her husband. She talks about what she was hearing from God, what she learned in the process, and how it feels to stand in a redeemed and healed marriage after so much hurt. This is a powerful testimony and I feel blessed to not only share Christine's story but look for part two where we'll get the chance to talk to Taylor and hear his testimony of breaking free of the bondage of sin.
2021-10-0746 min
ArtemisTraverse Mag with Tia Shoemaker and Christine CunninghamTia Shoemaker grew up in a remote Alaskan hunting lodge. Christine Cunningham didn't come to hunting until she was an adult. Both women found they had a passion for telling authentic stories from the hunt field, and together they launched the outdoor journal, "Traverse." The first issue is out now, and both women join us to talk about what makes for meaningful experience in the field. 1:00 Growing up on a historic homestead in Alaska at a family-owned hunting/fishing lodge. Pilot's license = mandatory 4:00 Hunting ptarmigan with a bow as a five-year-old... also, playing "guide and c...
2021-07-0159 min
Missing WitchesMW Scott Cunningham - There Can Be No Monopoly On WisdomThis episode was produced with research support from the incomparable Amy Townes Booth.Works Cited Cunningham, Scott. Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic. Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (May 8 2013)Cunningham, Scott. The Truth About Witchcraft Today . Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1994.Cunningham. Scott. Wicca: A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications,2004Kraig, Donald Michael. The Magical Life of Scott Cunningham. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2012.Wilkens, John. “Chet Cunningham, Author Who Defied Writer's Block by Churning out 450 Books, Dies at 88.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times...
2021-04-2549 min
Working Code003: Burnout, Mental Exhaustion, and ProductivityYour hostsAdam Tuttle -- Twitter, WebsiteBen Nadel -- Twitter, WebsiteCarol Hamilton -- TwitterTim Cunningham -- TwitterFollow the show! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @WorkingCodePod on Twitter & Instagram. New episodes weekly on Wednesday.Triumphs & FailsCarol's Triumph: Her college freshman son, majoring in computer science, called mom to ask for comp-sci help!Ben's Fail: R&D effort exposed that he doesn't remember how to start a new project any more. Tim's Triumph: He turned in...
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