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Womb Women Podcast42 Instagram vs Real Life: Managing Expectations to Have an Empowered Birthing ExperienceWhat happens when your birth doesn’t look like what you saw on Instagram?In this deeply honest episode, Erica and Britt are pulling back the curtain on curated images and opening up about real, raw, and diverse birth stories that don’t always make the Instagram grid.They dive into the disconnect between Instagram vs real life when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and explore how high expectations—rooted in what we see online—can impact a woman’s empowered birthing experience. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or supporting...2025-04-2528 minWomb Women Podcast41 Is Your Light Exposure Messing With Your Hormones? What Happens When Circadian Rhythms Are Disrupted with Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MDIs your light exposure quietly disrupting your health? In this continuation of our conversation with Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MD, we dive even deeper into what happens when circadian rhythms are disrupted. If you’ve ever wondered how your Netflix habit, phone screen, or office lighting might be messing with your body’s natural signals, this episode is for you. Dr. Dexter, a brilliant endocrinologist with a passion for holistic medicine, breaks down the science behind circadian rhythm and hormones, how our modern light exposure is affecting fertility and energy, and why so many women are being...2025-04-1131 minWomb Women Podcast40 Is the Sun Healthy—or Harmful? The Surprising Benefits of Sun Exposure for Hormones & Circadian Rhythm with Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MDIs the sun healthy—or harmful? If you’ve ever wondered about the true benefits of sun exposure, or felt torn between mainstream messaging and your body’s craving for light, this conversation will change the way you think about sunlight, hormones, and healing.In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MD—an endocrinologist and herbalist, explores one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: sun exposure. Through her personal healing journey, Dr. Dexter unpacks how intentional sunlight can be exactly how to reset your circadian rhythm, support hormonal balance, and even help you reclai...2025-03-2828 minWomb Women Podcast39 Are Peptides Good for You? Understanding Peptides for Weight Loss & Metabolic HealthAre peptides the key to unlocking better health, or is the hype overshadowing the risks? With peptide supplements flooding the health space—promising everything from fat loss to better metabolism—it’s time to separate fact from fiction.In this episode, Britt and Erica dive into the hot (and sometimes controversial) topic of peptides for weight loss and metabolic health. Are these powerful compounds a tool for transformation, or are we overlooking deeper health issues in favor of an easy solution?Inside this episode, they’re breaking down:Are peptides good for you? The...2025-03-1434 minWomb Women Podcast38 How to Support Postpartum Weight LossThe pressure to "bounce back" after birth is everywhere. But what if postpartum weight loss didn’t have to mean restriction, exhaustion, or stress? In this episode, Britt shares a deeply personal perspective on how to support weight loss after pregnancy in a way that prioritizes nourishment, hormone balance, and overall well-being.With years of experience as a nurse practitioner and womb healer, Britt breaks down what really works when it comes to postpartum weight loss while breastfeeding, how to avoid the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight, and why traditional postpartum wei...2025-02-2827 minWomb Women Podcast37 Womb Healing and the Sacred Feminine: Reclaiming Health Beyond the Healthcare Issues in AmericaAre you feeling like the healthcare system isn’t meeting your needs? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Britt and Erica invite you into an honest, heartfelt conversation about what happens when healthcare issues in America leave women searching for something more. They’re talking about how tuning into the sacred feminine and embracing womb healing can be the key to reclaiming your health and stepping into your power.Britt and Erica check in on where they are in their practices now, and open up about their journeys...2025-02-1430 minWomb Women Podcast36 How to Support Postpartum Healing and Recovery after ChildbirthWhat does it really take to prioritize postpartum healing and ensure smooth recovery after childbirth? In this episode, Erica and Britt dive into the essential steps for nurturing yourself—or supporting someone you love—after labor. They share practical postpartum healing tips and essential insights for creating a nurturing and restorative plan for recovery after childbirth.Tune in to hear their candid stories from their own experiences, exploring what worked and what didn’t for recovery after childbirth, and the vital role of postpartum planning. Together, they create a roadmap for healing after labor and reclaimi...2025-01-3147 minWomb Women Podcast35 How to Heal After MiscarriageMiscarriage is a deeply personal and often isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be faced alone.In this heartfelt episode, Erica and Britt create a space to share their own journeys and provide support for anyone navigating this profound loss. They explore how to heal after miscarriage, offering both practical guidance on the physical aspects of recovery after miscarriage as well as how to heal emotionally from a miscarriage.Erica, a nurse practitioner and womb healer, reframes miscarriage as a postpartum experience, encouraging women to give themselves permission to grieve. Britt, a midwife an...2025-01-1730 minWomb Women Podcast34 How to Not Pee When You SneezeEver find yourself avoiding a laugh or sneeze because you're worried about an accident? In this episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Britt and Erica tackle the often-ignored topic of pelvic floor health. Erica reveals a surprising truth contrary to what women usually get told: pelvic floor dysfunction is often caused by tension, not weakness. Tune in to learn:The myth that pelvic floor dysfunction is solely due to weak muscles.Why excessive tension in the pelvic floor might be the real culprit.Grounding exercises to improve body awareness and connection.Relaxation and breathing te...2025-01-1030 minWomb Women Podcast33 Beyond "New Year, New Me": Approaching Self-Care Without the ExtremesThe "new year, new me" mentality is everywhere—promising transformation, but often at the cost of our well-being. In this episode, Britt and Erica invite you to let go of the extreme measures and unrealistic expectations that dominate health resolutions. They share their personal journeys and professional insights, discussing the importance of listening to your body and adopting sustainable health practices. From the dangers of restrictive diets to the overwhelming effects of stress, they highlight how you can prioritize self-care in ways that truly nourish you—especially during the busy holiday season.Britt and Er...2024-12-2741 minWomb Women Podcast32 Intentional Planning and Reflection for a New YearAs the year turns, how do we create space for reflection and embrace the wisdom we’ve gained? In this episode, Britt and Erica invite you into a heart-centered conversation about stillness, balance, and intentional living. Drawing from their personal experiences as mothers, professionals, and women navigating a fast-paced world, they share insights on how to cultivate meaningful growth and prioritize what truly matters.Together, they explore the pressures modern women face and the transformative power of stillness, reflection, and intentional planning for a new year.You’ll hear:The importance of still...2024-12-1333 minWomb Women Podcast31 A Heart-Centered Discussion on PoliticsHow do we approach politics in a way that fosters connection rather than division? In this episode, Britt and Erica open the door to a heart-centered discussion on politics, exploring the intersections of morality, personal freedom, and societal change. With empathy and honesty, they navigate tough questions, share personal insights, and offer a fresh perspective on how we can hold meaningful, compassionate conversations in a polarized world.In this episode, Britt and Erica explore:The vital need for open, heart-centered discussions on politics and morality in today’s divisive climate.Contradictions in gove...2024-11-2731 minWomb Women Podcast30 Navigating Grief: An Honest Conversation on Loss, Healing, and ResilienceHow do we truly navigate grief, especially when it feels all-consuming?In this deeply moving episode, Britt and Erica open the door to a thought-provoking discussion on grief and the profound experiences that shape our understanding of life and death. Erica reflects on the recent loss of her beloved mentor, Heather Kramer, sharing how this has profoundly shifted her perspective on life, work, and healing. Britt opens up about her own journey with grief after the loss of her father and a miscarriage, exploring how these moments have transformed her understanding of the connection between b...2024-11-1327 minWomb Women Podcast29 Recap of the DNS Perinatal SummitIn this episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Erica and Britt delve into highlights from the recent DNS Perinatal Summit, where Erica hosted attendees from all over the globe. Erica shares the key takeaways from the summit, including the crucial integration of emotional and physical health in women's well-being. Erica also dives into her transformative experiences with Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and its profound impact on her practice. Together, they discuss the essential role of pelvic floor awareness and the importance of grounding techniques for women, particularly those who have experienced trauma.Tune in to h...2024-10-3034 minWomb Women Podcast28 The Power of Surrender: Lessons from Britt’s Birth StoryIn this heartfelt episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Erica and Britt invite you into a deeply personal conversation where Britt shares the intimate story of bringing her third child, Lochlan, into the world.Amid the challenges of the pandemic, Britt embraced a home birth, and this episode unpacks the emotions, spiritual practices, and community support that guided her through. She reflects on the differences between her previous hospital births and this home birth, weaving together a powerful narrative of motherhood, surrender, and strength.In this episode, you'll hear about:The spiritual practices that...2024-10-1532 min
Womb Women Podcast27 Following the Nudge with Women's Business Coach Andrea HansonAndrea Hanson is a mom, wife, millennial, introvert, enneagram 3, recovering people pleaser, and serial entrepreneur. She taught high school math for 12 years and absolutely loved it! She loved her job, her students, and her co-workers. Andrea has a master’s degree in education and planned to be a lifer. But God had a sense of humor when He dropped an opportunity her lap right at the height of her teaching career.Episode Highlights:How Andrea went from high school math teacher to serial entrepreneur Andrea's number one question for clients who are struggling with a decisionAndrea sh...2024-04-3033 min
Womb Women Podcast26 A deep dive into dynamic neuromuscular stabilization for health and healing with Erica and BrittEpisode highlights:How Erica got started with DNSWhat is DNS and how Erica applies these principles to her practice of both chiropractic and midwiferyHow breath is the foundation of functional movementHow breathing impacts birth and mom’s ability to “push” effectivelyWhy medicating reflux isn’t always appropriate and what parents should know about the diaphragm How postpartum women can heal their core by mimicking their baby’s movementsWhy infants need “free play” on the floor rather than being stuck in devices like swings, chairs, and bouncersThe role of the vagus nerve on our emotional and spiritual healthWhy we both emphasize...2024-04-1040 min
Womb Women Podcast25 Closing out our first season reflectionsIn this short and sweet episode we share the highlights from the last year and what we are really hoping to birth in this new season. We hope you enjoy and please let us know if any of this resonates with you. 2024-04-0121 min
Womb Women Podcast24 How to get your toddler sleep with Anna CliffordEpisode Highlights:The most common challenges when it comes to toddlers and sleepAnna's tips for supporting behavior change in your toddlerHow our expectations as parents may not always serve our best interest or that of our babiesHow moms tend to prioritize themselves last and how this impacts the familyThe common myths regarding sleep trainingHow Anna's approach differs from most sleep training consultantsAnna shares about her offerings for potty training supportErica shares about her clinical experience working with older children who struggle with bedwettingBONUS:Anna Shares her top 3 sleep tipsAbout Anna:2024-03-2634 min
Womb Women Podcast23 How to get your toddler to sleep with Anna CliffordEpisode Highlights:The most common challenges when it comes to toddlers and sleepAnna's tips for supporting behavior change in your toddlerHow our expectations as parents may not always serve our best interest or that of our babiesHow moms tend to prioritize themselves last and how this impacts the familyThe common myths regarding sleep trainingHow Anna's approach differs from most sleep training consultantsAnna shares about her offerings for potty training supportErica shares about her clinical experience working with older children who struggle with bedwettingAbout Anna:Anna, founder of Happy Little Ones LLC, is a...2024-03-2628 min
Womb Women Podcast22 Full Episode: How to live More Life with Taylor ThompsonAbout Taylor:Taylor Thompson is a National Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host of the top 10% globally ranked High Performer Podcast. She loves educating and inspiring high-performers to make the most of their one life through Life Design, Human Optimization, High-Performance, Online Entrepreneurship, and Personal Branding. When she’s not handing out permission slips and mic drops in her online content, you can usually find her creating epic spreadsheets, sipping on multiple beverages, and using too many exclamation marks – probably simultaneously.Episode Highlights: How Taylor's experience of significant burnout led her to c...2024-03-0738 min
Womb Women Podcast21 How to live More Life with author and speaker Taylor ThompsonAbout Taylor:Taylor Thompson is a National Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host of the top 10% globally ranked High Performer Podcast. She loves educating and inspiring high-performers to make the most of their one life through Life Design, Human Optimization, High-Performance, Online Entrepreneurship, and Personal Branding. When she’s not handing out permission slips and mic drops in her online content, you can usually find her creating epic spreadsheets, sipping on multiple beverages, and using too many exclamation marks – probably simultaneously.Episode Highlights: How Taylor's experience of significant burnout led her to c...2024-03-0727 min
Womb Women Podcast20 How hormones impact your pelvic floor Part 2Episode highlights: Update on Britt's pelvic floor symptoms Why assessing the pelvic floor is such a powerful tool for health tracking The physical and emotional contributors to pelvic floor symptoms The hormonal changes in pregnancy that contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction How breastfeeding can impact the pelvic floor Practical and accessible tips for supporting pelvic floor healthResources we mention:The Functional Progression: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLEGpOJ3kRB27zikHKbArv8UYzXegellh2024-02-1625 min
Womb Women Podcast19 How your hormones impact your pelvic floor part 1Episode Highlights: Pelvic floor symptoms can wax and wain depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle How female sex hormones differ from males Overview of the menstrual cycle Hormonal fluctuations to be aware of during your cycle How to work with the body throughout the menstrual cycle A simple way to begin cycle tracking and why you should track your symptoms Things aside from hormones that influence pelvic floor function How hormonal contraceptives and bio-identical hormones can influence the pelvic floorWe could have gone on about...2024-01-3043 min
Womb Women Podcast18 Why Inner Work is Critical to Health and Thriving with Dr. Jonathan BrajtbordEpisode Highlight: Jonathan shares about how he found himself deeply unhappy, in spite of outward "success" The myth of "arriving" and then finally being happy Why it's so hard to receive advice from your partner Jonathan shares the catalyst for him to start inner work, and what that means What was missing from the inner work space, and why Jonathan started offering coaching What is Men's Work and what does it entail? How Jonathan see's stress and emotions manifest in his urology patients How Jonathan is a "time bender" and what h...2024-01-1037 min
Womb Women Podcast17 Your body can heal from autoimmune disease with Jen CiszewskiEpisode HighlightsJen shares about her health journey what she did to heal from multiple autoimmune conditionsHow her own health struggles changed her career trajectory from NICU nurse and student midwife to family nurse practitionerMisconceptions about functional medicine and what to do when it's not workingWhy you are always going to be your own best healer and why radical personal responsibility is neededThe piece that is often missing from the holistic health conversationWhat Erica believes is the most important thing we can teach our childrenWhat is actual "root cause" of your symptomsJen's Symptomless Program and her doctoral research3 p...2023-12-2253 min
Womb Women Podcast16 Navigating the role of being the healer in your homeEpisode Highlights How often the role of healer falls on women Why it can feel so challenging to navigate healthcare decisions for your family Why there is so much fear about fevers in kids and when it is actually appropriate to use medications to bring them down How even when we do "all the right things" we and our children may still face health challenges Why many millennials (like us) are conflicted about using any medications The importance of giving ourselves grace as we navigate stewarding our family's health*** Please remember...2023-12-0628 min
Womb Women Podcast15 Tapping into Our Gifts and Moving Towards Healing with God-Based Medium Jeanne StreetIn today's episode we welcome Jeanne Street and dive into a beautiful conversation about religion, community, and how women can best access their capacity for healing-- both for themselves and the world.Jeanne shares more about her story of using her God-given gifts, and how she works with women to help them bring their own gifts online. She also shares some tools for working with the grief that can come up during the holiday season, and the collective grief we have experienced in this lifetime.This one is juicy ya'll!Episode Highlights:...2023-11-1550 min
Womb Women Podcast14 Why the holidays can be so challenging for women, and what we can do about itIn this episode Erica and and Britt discuss the challenges that the holiday season can bring about for women. During what should be a time for deep rest and nourishment, many women find themselves over-burdened with todo's and totally neglecting their own needs, so that come January, they are exhausted and depleted.Join us in flipping the script this year!"If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy and the same amount of snow"Episode Highlights:Women, and moms in particular, carry...2023-11-0227 min
Womb Women Podcast13 Yoni Steaming and Honoring the Feminine with Kit MaloneyOn today's episode we're chatting with Kit, founder of Kitara, a brand devoted to womb space health and healing through yoni steaming. Kit has been an activist, academic, and entrepreneur in the gender equity space for more than 20 years. She has a passion for helping women connect to the feminine through the practice of yoni steaming, and her company carries everything needed to incorporate it into a personal care routine. Episode highlights:How Kit learned about yoni steaming and her initial reaction to the ideaThe history of the current medical model and why it can be s...2023-09-0659 min
Womb Women Podcast12 Discussing Breech BirthEpisode Highlights:What led to the common practice of c-section delivery for breech babiesWhat does the research say about vaginal breech deliveryWhy it's difficult to study breech birth What factors can contribute to a breech presentationHow having a c-section impacts future health and birthsWhat experienced providers look for to gauge how a breech baby is tolerating birthIn today's episode Erica shares about her recent experience at the Twins-Breech conference in Louisville, KY. We dive deep into the discussion about breech and birth in general. This is a great conversation for birth workers and expectant parents a...2023-08-2446 min
Womb Women Podcast11 Having an Empowered Hospital Birth Experience with Nurse Midwife Beth ConorsThis episode features a conversation with Certified Nurse Midwife Beth Conors. Beth is passionate about educating and empowering women and their partners to have the hospital birth of their dreams. After two very different hospital birth experiences herself, and her clinical experience, she decided to create an online childbirth education class to help families become their own best advocates.This episode is full of wisdom and is a great listen for expectant parents and providers alike. Episode Highlights:How Beth's first birth changed her perspective on the hospital birth experienceWhat Beth saw in her cl...2023-07-191h 00
Womb Women Podcast10 Let's Talk Toxins- our perspectives as healthcare providers and momsEpisode Highlights:Why our toxin exposures need to be on our radarWhere conventional medicine falls short when addressing this issueWhich toxins Britt tested high for on her recent labsWhere to start when tackling your toxic loadEasy ways to support your innate detoxification capabilitiesHow diaphragmatic breath supports detoxificationHow pelvic floor dysfunction and toxic load are connectedWhat your body odor may be telling you about your healthThe history of glyphosate, and the surprising ways it's usedConsiderations for your food and drinking waterWhy movement is so critical when it comes to supporting detoxResources we mention in this episode:2023-06-1341 min
Womb Women Podcast9 BONUS CONTENT: What we want you to know about postpartumIn this very special episode Erica and Britt discuss their personal postpartum experiences and what they've observed in clinical practice. They share what they most want women to know about postpartum, as well as some of the ways they encourage clients to prepare for this transition. This episode is full of wisdom and we encourage you to listen whether you are currently TTC or you find yourself several years into motherhood. Please share your questions. 2023-06-0737 min
Womb Women Podcast8 Continuous Glucose Monitoring for pregnancy and beyondEpisode Highlights:How Britt utilized a CGM in her last pregnancy and what she learnedWhy a personalized approach is so important when it comes to pregnancy healthWhat labs can give us a deeper understanding of metabolic healthWhy "normal" lab references ranges might not be indicative of healthHow many pregnancies are impacted by gestational diabetes and how it's diagnosedHow using a CGM can help combat symptoms like nauseaWhen and how to utilize a CGM and who they can be most helpful forHow pregnancy health impacts postpartum and beyondWhat Erica noticed about her own health when she made some dietary...2023-06-0751 min
Womb Women Podcast7 Postpartum Care and True Healing with Courtney UrsettiEpisode Highlights:How Courtney found herself pregnant at 45 and how that influenced her life's pathHow we've normalized symptoms and what this does to long-term healthThe basics of Ayurvedic principles and understanding your constitutionHow our conditioning keeps us from achieving health and healingSteps we can take to begin our healing journeyCourtney is the founder of Mothersource, and a certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, Wellness advisor & Ayurvedic Postpartum doula. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her family.Her love for the healing arts and Motherhood has inspired her to support others on their journey to...2023-05-2253 min
Womb Women Podcast6 Bonus Content- conversations on homebirthIn this bonus episode we share are personal experiences with choosing home birth . We share some of the challenges and big lessons that resulted, as well as how you can make an empowered choice for yourself. We loved this conversation and hope you do too!2023-05-1832 min
Womb Women Podcast5 Opening Up to Home BirthEpisode Highlights:Is home birth safe?How the birth landscape was influenced by covidWhat does the research tell us about home birthSome of the big challenges in the US regarding birth and maternity careHow to begin deciding where to give birthIn this episode we discuss our observations in the birth world both as providers and mothers. Erica shares how, as a Midwife, she educates and empowers people to make informed choices that align with their goals and desires. Sources:Perinatal or neonatal mortality among women who intend at the onset of labour to...2023-05-0326 min
Womb Women Podcast4 Why Womb Work?Episode HighlightsWhy community is a catalyst for healingWhat a womb healer is and why this work is so important for womenHow emotions and trauma can become "trapped" in the body and contribute to dysfunctionWhy fertility is an important indicator of overall healthHow tapping into our womb space can bring healing to the collectiveWhy tuning into your intuition is the key to making empowered decisionsAND MORE!In this episode Britt shares about her work as a womb healer and her latest offering: Womb Work- a 3 month circle for women who want to create unbelievable vitality2023-04-2530 min
Womb Women Podcast3 Discussing fitness, motherhood, and overcoming challenges with Miranda AlcarazEpisode Highlights:Exploring femininity in the fitness industryMiranda's journey to motherhoodHow becoming a mom has changed her outlook on fitnessHow Miranda's crazy work schedule led her to create Street ParkingBalancing motherhood and running a businessOvercoming injuries and recovering from childbirthWhy Miranda and her husband are opting out of public school and what they are doing insteadMiranda is the queen of consistency.Former CrossFit athlete and instructor. In 2016, Miranda and her husband Julian launched Street Parking, an online fitness community. Their Street Parking programming offers daily workouts for all abilities, helped me rebuild after...2023-04-161h 04
Womb Women Podcast2 Connecting to the Sacred Outside of Organized ReligionEpisode highlights:Science is an opportunity for conversation and exploration, therefore it is never settledSacred practice helps us find joy in the ordinaryHow religion has conditioned us to see things as binary, which leaves many people feeling alienatedBiblical text holds a frequency of love, but has often been weaponized by the churchHow creating our own sacred practice can help restore our power and bring healing to the collectiveWhat a sacred feminine practice can look and FEEL likeHow women are taught to be martyrs which keeps us from accessing our powerEXCLUSIVE FULL EPISODE HEREG...2023-04-031h 00
Womb Women Podcast1 Introducing Womb Women!Woohoo! Welcome, welcome loves! Our first podcast episode live here before you can access it anywhere else. We are so excited to welcome you into our community and we cannot wait to connect with you!In this episode we mentioned the following resources:Sarah Jenks: https://sarahjenks.com2023-03-2124 min