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Real Talk in My RoomsBlooms & Breakthroughs: Brittany Rodriguez on Business, Books & Bouncing BackIn this episode of Real Talk, Amanda Kristy interviews Brittany Rodriguez, founder of Petal Parties NJ. Brittany shares her journey from losing her corporate job to starting her own floral design business. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community support, and her passion for writing. Brittany emphasizes the significance of pursuing one's dreams despite fears and setbacks, and she offers valuable advice for those navigating similar paths. The conversation highlights the power of creativity, resilience, and the connections made along the way.takeawaysBrittany started her business after losing her...2025-04-1542 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBook Club - Chapter 4 - Pure Nurture: Yoga and Movement by Kristy RodriguezWelcome to the Pure Nurture Book Club! Grab a cup of tea and soak up chapter 4 entitled, Yoga and Movement from my book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. (It's only 31 minutes.) I wrote this book to pass on self-care tips I wish my friends would've shared with me while I was pregnant because the development of our babies is closely related to how we take care of ourselves. I hope it inspires you to find new ways to feel your best because self-care is NOT a luxury. It's vital. 2023-08-2431 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBook Club - Chapter 3 - Pure Nurture: Mindfulness and Meditation by Kristy RodriguezWelcome to the Pure Nurture Book Club! Grab a cup of tea and soak up chapter 3 entitled, Mindfulness and Meditation from my book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. (It's only 25 minutes.) I wrote this book to pass on self-care tips I wish my friends would've shared with me while I was pregnant because the development of our babies is closely related to how we take care of ourselves. I hope it inspires you to find new ways to feel your best because self-care is NOT a luxury. It's vital....2023-08-1726 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBook Club - Chapter 2 - Pure Nurture: Nutrition and Nourishment by Kristy RodriguezWelcome to the Pure Nurture Book Club! Grab a cup of tea and soak up chapter 2 entitled, Nutrition and Nourishment from my book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. (It's only 18 minutes.) I wrote this book to pass on self-care tips I wish my friends would've shared with me while I was pregnant because the development of our babies is closely related to how we take care of ourselves. I hope it inspires you to find new ways to feel your best because self-care is NOT a luxury. It's vital....2023-08-1018 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBook Club - Week 2 with Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby by Kristy RodriguezWelcome to the Pure Nurture Book Club! Grab a cup of tea and soak up chapter 1 entitled, Why Self-Care is Important from my book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. (It's only 13 minutes.) I wrote this book to pass on self-care tips I wish my friends would've shared with me while I was pregnant because the development of our babies is closely related to how we take care of ourselves. I hope you find new ways to feel your best because self-care is NOT a luxury. It's vital. Eac...2023-08-0313 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBook Club - Week 1 with Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby by Kristy RodriguezWelcome to the Pure Nurture Book Club! Grab a cup of tea and soak up the introduction of my book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. (It's less than 13 minutes.) I wrote this book to pass on self-care tips I wish my friends would've shared with me while I was pregnant because our well-being is connected to the development of our babies. I hope you find new ways to feel your best because self-care is NOT a luxury. It's vital. Each chapter of my book will relate to ano...2023-07-2716 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthYou Can Feel Calm While Trying to Conceive with Michele SantoMichele Santo is an inspired energy healer and writer. Behind the scenes, Michele has actually helped me birth the podcast and keep it going for the past five years. It's fun to have her on the other side of the podcast! She helps women create more fulfilling relationships by asking for what they want without hurting a soul. Michele's unique method of emotional freedom technique can break patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, and low self-worth so you can find peace. In this episode, you will hear about: How Michele owned her power with emotional freedom technique (EFT...2023-07-2035 min

Egg Meets SpermKristy Rodriguez's Tip #3Listen as Kristy Rodriguez gives us daily tips that would and definitely help us create a fertile mind and body! Kristy Rodriguez is a mom, HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator, certified holistic health coach, and registered prenatal yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and postpartum wellness, advocacy and empowerment. With her cumulated years of experience in education and health, she brings extensive knowledge, personal experience and deep compassion to her students. Author of Pure Nurture, A holistic approach to a healthy baby -- and the podcast. Follow Kristy on: Instagram: @pure_nurture Fo...2023-03-0202 min

Egg Meets SpermKristy Rodriguez's Tip #2Listen as Kristy Rodriguez gives us daily tips that would and definitely help us create a fertile mind and body! Kristy Rodriguez is a mom, HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator, certified holistic health coach, and registered prenatal yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and postpartum wellness, advocacy and empowerment. With her cumulated years of experience in education and health, she brings extensive knowledge, personal experience and deep compassion to her students. Author of Pure Nurture, A holistic approach to a healthy baby -- and the podcast. Follow Kristy on: Instagram: @pure_nurture Fo...2023-03-0102 min

Egg Meets SpermKristy Rodriguez's Tip #1Listen as Kristy Rodriguez gives us daily tips that would and definitely help us create a fertile mind and body! Kristy Rodriguez is a mom, HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator, certified holistic health coach, and registered prenatal yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and postpartum wellness, advocacy and empowerment. With her cumulated years of experience in education and health, she brings extensive knowledge, personal experience and deep compassion to her students. Author of Pure Nurture, A holistic approach to a healthy baby -- and the podcast. Follow Kristy on: Instagram: @pure_nurture Fo...2023-02-2801 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthRecognizing the Signs of Postpartum DepressionWELCOME TO THE BLOG SERIES! I’m doing something NEW. On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you – just pretend it’s our next audio book! In this episode, you will learn about: How the doctor handled Kristy's postpartum depression Emotional signs Mental signals Physical alarm bells Helpful resources Ways to mother and care for new Moms If you prefer to read the blog, Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression, click here.2023-02-0109 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPostpartum Series: The Fourth Trimester - Your Body During Breastfeeding with Courtney Hasseman, CNMCourtney Hasseman is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Nutritionist who provides integrative healthcare and uses nutrition to support women’s hormonal and menstrual health. She sees women for care in her Leesburg office and offers online nutritional therapy for women everywhere. In this episode, Courtney shares all about the best nutrition during breastfeeding, how your periods change during the season of breastfeeding, choices for contraception while breastfeeding, and more! In this episode, you’ll hear about: Courtney & Kristy reconnecting after high school 25 years later (2:00) Courtney’s in-person and online Midwifery and Integrative Nutrit...2022-09-0123 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSummer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Be your own wellness advocate with Lauren Futrell DunawayA lot of women hit dead ends with their doctors during pregnancy. They don’t feel heard or taken seriously. They feel like they can’t stand up to a doctor and say, “That’s not what I want for my birth. What are some other options?” It’s not about getting aggressive. It’s about being curious! Lauren Dunaway, PhD in Public Health, got up the courage to leave her doctor for a midwife midway through her pregnancy. When she saw how much they cared, she knew that she was in good hands. If you’re a ru...2022-08-1129 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSummer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Say Yes! To Birth with Rachel YellinWhat if you could be excited about your upcoming birth? Rachel Yellin talks about this feeling on this episode of the Pure Nurture Podcast. She believes you do NOT have to take negative feelings from your past birth into your next. With over 15 years as a birth professional, Depth Hypnosis Practitioner, and yoga teacher, Rachel currently owns and is the primary teacher/coach of Yes To Birth! If you want to have a less painful, more manageable pregnancy and birth, where you feel excited, calm and prepared for labor, and your baby is born on their terms, Ra...2022-08-0938 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSummer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Steps to Take for a Healthy Baby and an Easeful Pregnancy with Dr. Aumatma SimmonsDr. Aumatma is a Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in women's health, is the best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making," and is a sought out speaker on topics related to Women’s Health and Empowerment. Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Alternative Medicine Practitioner″ award locally in 2015, and as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020. In addition to supporting couples through private 1 on 1 care and online group programs, and she also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility In this episode, y...2022-08-0435 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSummer Podcast Series - Childbirth Education and Support: Using your intuition to improve your pregnancy and birth experience with Adriana Lozada"You breathe. You blink. You digest. You don’t tell your body to do those things... Your body will know how to give birth. The mind-body connection is SO STRONG. The mind can influence the body..." A.L. Adriana Lozada’s background is multi-layered and multi-cultural. A former print and online editor from Venezuela, the birth of her daughter sparked her passion for being a birth advocate, leading her to open Birthful: a company that helps new and expectant parents take on whatever maternity sends their way. She is a certified Advanced Birth Doula (DONA Inte...2022-08-0236 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: Prenatal Nutrition with Melissa MorNo pregnancy is the same. We all have our own unique needs and this is also true from a nutritional standpoint. Not many people support pregnancy from a nutritional health perspective. Melissa Mor bridges that gap by supporting women during preconception, pregnancy, and after baby arrives. After having two pregnancies with previas and having successful outcomes with fast recoveries, Melissa felt compelled to start a coaching business to support other women. Today, she helps moms and soon-to-be moms create healthier lifestyles by showing them how to easily implement natural solutions in their daily life or routines. According to...2022-07-2823 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: Real food for pregnancy with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Who is Lily Nichols (2:15) Real Food For Pregnancy book by Lily Nichols What prompted Lily to do prenatal nutrition for women (3:20) Common misconceptions about prenatal nutrition (5:42) Best vegetarian protein sources for pregnancy (10:06) You were fe...2022-07-2635 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: The Whole30® and Whole Mamas Club with Stephanie Greunke"There’re a lot of things you can do to make pregnancy comfortable via natural remedies." -S.G. Stephanie Greunke, MS, RDN, PMH-C, CPT, is a registered dietitian, pre & postnatal corrective exercise specialist, certified in perinatal mental health, military wife, and mama of two boys. Currently residing in San Diego, Stephanie helps mamas navigate the entire journey to motherhood. After battling postpartum anxiety, Stephanie is passionate about maternal/paternal mental health, helping families set themselves up for success before the baby comes and navigating the transition to parenthood. She’s the program director for Whole30’s Whol...2022-07-2128 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: Functional Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood with Andrea WhiteAndrea Laine White is a Functional Nutrition Therapist practicing at Colorado Natural Medicine and the Chief Marketing Officer and Nutritionist for Baby Fresh Organics (Fresh Start). In her clinical practice, Andrea has developed therapeutic nutritional protocols for a variety of different conditions including, but not limited to: hormonal weight gain related to menopause, acne, endometriosis, infertility and conception, disorders of the thyroid including Hashimoto’s, autoimmune disorders including Celiac / Rheumatoid Arthritis / Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), sleep disorders, migraine headaches, digestive disorders, HPA axis maladaptation/adrenal fatigue, hypertension, food sensitivities/ intolerances, depression/anxiety, gaining weight/increasing lean muscle mass, and cardiovascula...2022-07-1937 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: How to Live Healthy in a Chemical World with Aly Cohen MDDr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for el¬ementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician-training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for t...2022-07-1433 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: Preparing for birth and breastfeeding with Molly Mills, RN & IBCLCWelcome to the very first episode of the Pure Nurture Podcast! I’m so glad that you’re here. I’m your host and the founder of PureNurture.com, Kristy Rodriguez. I’m excited to have you join me on this inaugural episode. In future episodes, we’ll be speaking with educators, experts, advocates, and moms in the field/ who have dedicated their lives and work to supporting women on their journey through Pregnancy, birth and the precious postpartum phase of motherhood. Before we dive into these conversations and learn more from and about our upcoming g...2022-07-1243 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: How to Have a Luxurious Pregnancy with HeHe StewartTranquility by HeHe is a Maternity Concierge, Doula, and Birthing Service in the Boston area. Their mission is to provide high quality, holistic, individualized doula services to Boston families in an empowering and nurturing environment. They take their doula services above and beyond prenatal, birth, and postpartum support by managing all of the "time-sucking" things such as creating your baby registry, planning your baby shower, and researching top-quality baby essentials. HeHe's Motto: "Choose what's right for your body, your baby, and your family. I'll support you in that choice." In this episode, you'll hear about:...2022-07-0727 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: An integrative approach to fertility + pregnancy preparation with Dr. Patti HaebeMeet your Fertility Friend, Dr. Patti Haebe. She’s on a mission to optimize your fertility as a results-obsessed naturopathic doctor. Patti’s committed to root-cause healing through therapeutic supplementation, as well as, targeted diet and lifestyle modifications. Her practice, Ocotillo Integrative Medicine, provides integrative consultations worldwide via webcam for those looking to incorporate natural, proactive approaches to their healthcare. On the Pure Nurture Podcast, she talks about the best prenatal vitamins to look for, how a liver detox can enhance fertility, and why pooping and sweating should be top on your to do list. In t...2022-07-0531 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: Empowering Your Fertility Journey with Josephine AtluriJosephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and in overcoming adversity to find joy. Through her unique journey on her path to becoming a mom of five, Josephine weathered many ups and downs with IVF, international adoption, and surrogacy. Channeling her experience to find calm and courage and to focus on perseverance, she now helps others navigate life’s curveballs, through group and individual online meditation training and her “Responding to Life” podcast. On August 1st, Josephine will be hosting an online workshop to cultivate a fertility mindfulness practice called “Empowering Your Fertility Journey.” In this special workshop, partic...2022-06-3025 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: An Integrative Approach to Fertility with Sarah ClarkWhen Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. She accepted it and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later, she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food sensitivity, and later a gut infection. Now, she helps couples get pregnant naturally, so they can fast track the process. She's a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She's the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge Your Fertility Naturally. Her fertility coaching program, which includes...2022-06-2827 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: Trimester Zero with Kristy GoodmanKristy Goodman is the Co-Founder and CEO of PreConception Inc., an online service that provides direct-to-consumer preconception testing. Kristy is a women’s health, physician assistant (PA) with an M.S. in PA Studies and an MPH in Health Education and Behavioral Science from Rutgers University. Kristy completed a postgraduate fellowship in Ob/Gyn and has worked in a variety of settings providing preconception and prenatal care, labor and delivery services, and infertility treatment. Kristy is an advocate for evidence-based, patient-centered care and shares educational resources on her Instagram @theobgynpa. Kristy lives in Los Angeles, California with her partner an...2022-06-2328 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: Conscious Conception and Pregnancy with Kiersten Markham Kiersten Markham is a Pre- & Perinatal Educator, birth doula, and practices Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. She truly believes that if we want to make a positive change for our future we must start with how we conceive, connect to and birth our children. Kiersten works with individuals, couples, and families at every age and every stage. She also leads Conscious Conception Series for Couples online and monthly Conscious Women Circles in San Diego. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Kiersten’s personal life (0:11) How Kiersten became a Doula and Cranial Sacral Therapist (0:50) Conscious Conception Circles (3:20) Conscious Conception for Coup...2022-06-2133 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: The Fifth Vital Sign with Lisa Hendrickson-JackLisa Hendrickson-Jack is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. I help health-conscious women discover the connection between their menstrual cycles and their overall health, so they can ditch hormonal birth control forever. Our education system has failed to teach us about our fertility, so I’m here to empower you to take control of your fertility and your life. In this episode, you'll hear about: Lisa's passion about fertility awareness What a vital sign is What your menstrual cy...2022-06-1638 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: Preconception Nutrition with Ryann Kipping, RDNRyann Kipping is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. She helps clients who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life. Aside from one on one nutrition consulting, Ryann is a nutrition writer and menu developer; she works with the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and is currently attending San Diego State University to get her Masters in Public Health. You can connect with her via email or social media! In this episode, you’ll hear about: Ry...2022-06-1425 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: Boost Your Fertility + Get in the Flo With Alisa VittiAlisa made history on the Dr. Oz Show when she discussed menstruation on national TV. She showed them how to ‘read’ your menstrual blood (using mashed fruit as props) to determine if you have hormonal imbalances. You can see the video here. She also spoke about hormones, neurochemistry, feminine energy, entrepreneurship, and success at TEDx, Talks@Google, Summit Series Outside, Hay House, WIE Symposium, and SHE Summit. While she’s super science-minded, Alisa has been known to drop F-bombs on stage. You’ll find her doing rituals on the new and full moon, and she wears tig...2022-06-0930 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFertility Series: THE MOMMY LIFECYCLE™ WITH DR. CLEOPATRAThe Mommy Lifecycle™ was developed by Dr. Cleopatra Abdou Kamperveen, a mom, psychologist, author, and professor. She is best known for her innovative research and work on reproductive health, human flourishing, and the intergenerational transmission of health. Her multi-million-dollar research program has been funded by multiple arms of the National Institutes of Health and numerous other funding agencies. After losing her mother at birth, it became her life’s work to walk beside women through some of the hardest, most important, and beautiful parts of their lives—their baby and Motherhood journeys. She has formally studied and supported thousands of wom...2022-06-0749 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthUncovering Birth: Empowered Education, Conception to Parenting with Eyla CuencaEyla Cuenca is a holistic birth guide, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor, health freedom advocate, and mother. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Bennington College and trained under Robert A. Bradley, MD where she became specialized as a Birth Educator. Her years of work as a Guardian Ad Litem for the 11th Judicial Circuit and attending births as a Doula in both hospital and home settings brought her into human rights and advocacy work. She stands behind the idea that it is everyone’s right to have access to empowering education from conception to parenting. Her practice is dedicated to...2022-05-3131 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBuilding Better Pregnancies with Sarah ThompsonSarah Thompson is a Maternity Functional Medicine specialist and Acupuncturist. She is also the author of the book, Functional Maternity - Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes. In this episode, you will learn: What is functional medicine? Foods that have the biggest positive impact on your pregnancy Physiological changes that occur during pregnancy Epigenetics Sarah's book: Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes Connect with Sarah: Website: FunctionalMaternity.com Instagram: @functional.maternity Facebook: @functional.maternity 2022-05-2430 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHow the Tech at Home is Affecting Your Mind and Body with August BriceAugust Brice’s passion is finding solutions for mindful living in our digital world. Her online platform, TechWellness.com is the only comprehensive online source that addresses all the challenges of our modern digital world - from EMF Radiation and the effects of blue light to Cyber security and mental wellbeing with tech. On top of her ongoing research, August has built an Advisory Team consisting of world-renown experts in each area, who consult with Tech Wellness and review all major content on the site. All solutions are purchased and tested, never supplied by or sponsored by manufacturers to av...2022-05-1737 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthUsing Homeopathy for Pregnancy and Birth with Cilla WhatcottProducer and executive director of the Real Immunity film series, Cilla Whatcott brings a rich and varied background of personal and professional experiences to her healing practice. She holds a B.A. degree from Arizona State University, a diploma from the four-year professional program at Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy, Minneapolis, MN, and a Ph.D. in clinical homeopathy from Kingdom College. She was an instructor at Normandale Community College in Minnesota for eight years, teaching classes about homeopathy, vaccines, and autism. She is the co-founder of a non-profit 501c3 for the education of homeopathic practitioners in homeoprophylaxis. C...2022-05-1036 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthConnection, Community, and Re-Villaging in Motherhood with Beth Berry Beth Berry has a revolution in her bones. It began when she was seventeen, pumping milk in the high school bathroom for her now-grown eldest daughter, and has gradually evolved into a tender, fiery conviction to reclaim motherhood from every disempowering personal and cultural story she can wrap her head and heart around. As an author, life coach, group facilitator, teacher, and mother of four daughters (ages 14, 17, 20, and 27), she has spent thousands of hours mentoring and supporting mothers throughout their process of self-discovery, self-reclamation, and dream realization. In this episode, you will hear about:...2022-05-0334 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Benefits of Using Hypnosis for Childbirth with Kerry TuschhoffKerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI, is the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis. Kerry is a nationally renowned speaker and writer on a wide range of women’s pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her subjects include prenatal and childbirth choices, informed consent issues, health, and low-risk status concerns, comfort in childbirth, the power of birth language, and midwifery advocacy. As a childbirth educator for 30 years, a doula, and a hypnotherapist, Kerry has developed many educational programs for birthing families, medical and childbirth professionals, and hypnotherapists. In this episode, you will hear about: What hypnosis really is ab...2022-04-2629 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthReclaiming Your Power in Pregnancy and Birth with Kelly JerniganKelly Jernigan is a Holistic Doula & Childbirth Educator since 2017 with a focus on helping women reclaim their power and unravel what society has taught us about pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. I teach group and one on one classes virtually and in person, and also offer 1:1 support virtually and in person throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. You will learn about: Kelly's journey to doula work Talking about your fears around birth Allowing birth to be an initiation Unhelpful comments about your birth choices Setting boundaries The art of trusting yourself How assisting a home birth rocked her...2022-04-1930 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPutting a Positive Spin on Female Biology with Milli HillMilli Hill is a writer, feminist, and freelance journalist with a passion for reframing the narrative around women’s bodies. She is the author of The Positive Birth Book, Give Birth like a Feminist, and My Period (for preteen girls). From 2012 to 2021, she founded and ran the Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups aimed at improving birth and giving women better access to support and information. As a journalist since 2013, she has written for many publications including the Telegraph, Mail, and Guardian, along with appearing on the BBC, talk radio, LBC, and many lea...2022-04-1243 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFighting for Your Family's Health Freedom with Jodie MeschukJodie Meschuk is a fierce mama bear and freedom advocate. After her son was diagnosed with Autism, she took matters into her own hands. She found her voice, gained strength, and took power back for her family. She now helps empower others to choose their own path rather than being told what to do. In this episode, you will hear about: When Jodie found her voice to speak up for her family Her son received nine injections in one visit His vaccine injuries How she brought back her son from a diagnosis of autism The courage...2022-04-0544 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthFinding Autonomy in Birth with Kylee ZeckKylee Zeck is a Certified Holistic Health Coach that empowers people to reclaim their health— specifically focusing on the reversal of autoimmune conditions. Kylee was previously diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and reversed both conditions via holistic means. She also successfully completed a natural VBAC despite allopathic doctor’s advice that it wouldn’t be possible and would be “detrimental.” In this episode, you will hear about: Kylee's journey with autoimmunity Her traumatic birth experience Boundaries Hypno Babies and The Bubble of Peace Her VBAC in a bathtub Finding the right birth support team Gentle C-sect...2022-03-2933 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Compass Center: A New Way of Learning with Robin ShirleyRobin Shirley is creating a new and unique learning environment for our children in response to the collapse in health, family, and community values seen over recent years. The Compass Center for Learning and Exploration will become a biodynamic farm offering enrichment programs for children ages 3 to 18. She currently offers a Little Sprouts Program for ages 3 to 5 and respects your health freedom! They are also fundraising to purchase their permanent location. They not only want to improve the outlook of our children’s lives here in Charlottesville, Virginia, but they hope to create a living, working template that others ca...2022-03-2234 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPregnancy and Autoimmune Diagnoses with Mikayla Wright and Cassandra Stockwell of Mamas Maternal HealthMikayla Wright and Cassandra Stockwell of Mamas Maternal Health help women with Type 1 Diabetes &/or Autoimmune Diagnoses have a complication-free maternal journey. These ladies have walked similar paths as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Lactation Counselors. With a burning passion to set mamas and their babies up for long-term health, they co-founded the Healthy Autoimmune Pregnancy Protocol because they've seen firsthand, the lack of support mamas with autoimmune diagnoses have, and wanted to create a solution. Also when breastfeeding seemed impossible, they found an organic way to get it pumping again. In this episode, you'll...2022-03-1531 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHow to Optimize Your Baby's Sensory Motor Development with Austen Lincoln, OTR/LMeet my guest, Austen Lincoln. She is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and child development nerd who owns a small therapy and parent coaching business called Steps 2 Grow. She lives in rural North Carolina with her husband Colin and their Bouvier Des Flandres Abraham. When Austen isn't encouraging little movers or empowering their caregivers, she is watching the sunrise from a rocker on her barn deck, simmering bone broth, baking paleo bread, learning to garden, or making some other attempt at homesteading. In this episode, you'll hear about: What are some research-proven practices that positively impact...2022-03-0828 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthInformed Decision-Making and Choices for Pregnancy and Birth with Amanda GormanThis week's podcast guest is Amanda Gorman, a wife, mother of two, host of the Finding Your Village podcast, and a certified Birthing From Within childbirth educator. (We have a lot in common.) In addition to her family, Amanda is passionate about: writing, speaking, addiction and trauma recovery, music, social justice, and birth work. Her podcast focuses on birth, postpartum, and parent mental health. She teaches online childbirth classes that not only inform parents about the physiological aspects of birth but also train parents to build a toolkit to cope with pain, become confident facing the unknown, and find...2022-03-0135 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthReal Hope for Preventing and Reversing Children's Chronic Health Conditions with Beth LambertAuthor, educator, and former healthcare consultant, Beth Lambert has documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for well over a decade. Her first book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environmental and lifestyle factors can profoundly influence health outcomes, including full disease reversal. Beth is also the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Beth is the founder and Executive Director of Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rees...2022-02-2234 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthDispelling myths about the postpartum phase of motherhoodWELCOME BACK TO THE PURE NURTURE PODCAST! We are birthing Season Four with new guests to help you reclaim your pursuit of pregnancy, orgasmic birth, and parenting with more ease. Eyla Cuenca is our first guest after a nine-month hiatus. She is a holistic birth guide, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor, health freedom advocate, and mother. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Bennington College and trained under Robert A. Bradley, MD where she became specialized as a Birth Educator. Her years of work as a Guardian Ad Litem for the 11th Judicial Circuit and attending...2022-02-1534 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Functional Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood with Andrea WhiteAndrea Laine White is a Functional Nutrition Therapist practicing at Colorado Natural Medicine and the Chief Marketing Officer and Nutritionist for Baby Fresh Organics (Fresh Start). In her clinical practice, Andrea has developed therapeutic nutritional protocols for a variety of different conditions including, but not limited to: hormonal weight gain related to menopause, acne, endometriosis, infertility and conception, disorders of the thyroid including Hashimoto’s, autoimmune disorders including Celiac / Rheumatoid Arthritis / Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), sleep disorders, migraine headaches, digestive disorders, HPA axis maladaptation/adrenal fatigue, hypertension, food sensitivities/ intolerances, depression/anxiety, gaining weight/increasing lean muscle mass, and cardiovascular dis...2022-02-1135 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Support yourself in birth and parenthood using mindfulness techniques with Anuka Gazara-Anthony Anuka Gazara-Anthony is an accredited Mongan Method Hypnobirthing teacher currently based in Bethesda, Maryland. She was inspired to leave her career and train as a Hypnobirthing Practioner after having her daughter in 2013. Anuka's first pregnancy and delivery were extremely difficult, she had many complications and was unprepared for her delivery. This led to many complications to her body after birth. She was determined to learn a new approach that could help her understand her body better during pregnancy and delivery. Anuka was determined to have a peaceful and calm birth with her second child. Hypnobirthing has changed...2022-02-0925 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: How to have an empowered birth experiencePreparing for birth (even if this is your 5th pregnancy) can be stressful and overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious and even a little scared about your upcoming birth. You’re not alone. This is quite common. You might be searching for childbirth classes and feel overwhelmed by all the options, or have no clue where to start looking for a class. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! Believe me, I know how you’re feeling right now. Been there! With my first baby, I didn’t have a clue where to b...2022-02-0407 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Preparing for Parenthood with Dr. Stephanie DuegerDr. Stephanie Dueger is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and educator, who works with expectant and new parents and their little ones. She facilitates parent workshops and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the academic Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health. Dr. Dueger lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and two daughters. Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families is her first book—the book she wishes she’d had for herself when first becoming a parent. Learn more about Dr. Dueger at drduegertherapy.com. In this episode, you'll hear about: New book: Preparing...2022-02-0235 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Real food for pregnancy with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Who is Lily Nichols (2:15) Real Food For Pregnancy book by Lily Nichols What prompted Lily to do prenatal nutrition for women (3:20) Common misconceptions about prenatal nutrition (5:42) Best vegetarian protein sources for pregnancy (10:06) You were fe...2022-01-2834 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: In the Middle of a Transformation with Dr. Britta BushnellDr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, host of the podcast Transformed, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even...2022-01-2634 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Preparing your pelvic floor and core for birth with Anita LambertAnita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy and a Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She’s one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labor support, which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support. Anita is always looking to share and learn up-to-date information about pregnancy, birth and beyond which led her to co-host the To Birth & Beyond Podcast. You can usually find Anita on the move - whether playing with her kids or exercising wi...2022-01-2130 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Superfoods for pregnancy and healthy skinPure Nurture Blog Series Guest post written by Sarah Brown. Grab your superfood recipe here. 2022-01-1909 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Steps to Take for a Healthy Baby and an Easeful Pregnancy with Dr. Aumatma SimmonsDr. Aumatma is a Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in women's health, is the best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making," and is a sought out speaker on topics related to Women’s Health and Empowerment. Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Alternative Medicine Practitioner″ award locally in 2015, and as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020. In addition to supporting couples through private 1 on 1 care and online group programs, and she also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility In this episode, you'll hear about...2022-01-1433 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHelping (New) Siblings Thrive: Navigating Conflict with Compassion + Connection with Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches + speakers at the parenting resource, Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline + trained in Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE, Hannah & Kelty empower parents to grow up alongside their babies and kids for sanity + social change, elevating their discipline practices one conversation at a time! They are co-parenting in captivity on a farm outside Portland, Oregon that they share with their partners and kids, ages 4, 5, 6, and 7. Learn more about their new baby course, Right From The Start and their discipline-related guides on their website, and catch their LIVE weekly Dismantling Discipline Q&As on th...2022-01-1236 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHelping (New) Siblings Thrive: Navigating Conflict with Compassion + Connection with Hannah and Kelty Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches + speakers at the parenting resource, Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline + trained in Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE, Hannah & Kelty empower parents to grow up alongside their babies and kids for sanity + social change, elevating their discipline practices one conversation at a time! They are co-parenting in captivity on a farm outside Portland, Oregon that they share with their partners and kids, ages 4, 5, 6, and 7. Learn more about their new baby course, Right From The Start and their discipline-related guides on their website, and catch their LIVE weekly Dismantling Discipline Q&As on th...2021-06-0336 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Fullest with Nikki Bostwick Nikki Bostwick is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of THE FULLEST and host of THE FULLEST podcast. She helps formulate THE FULLEST product line, alongside her amazing team. She is a mom of two, nestled in Newport Beach with her high school sweetheart and their Siberian Husky. In this episode, you'll hear about: How THE FULLEST podcast was born Trusting your intuition Advocating what's best for your family Honoring people's choice about the shot Believing in your body's ability to heal naturally CONNECT WITH NIKKI: Website: thefullest.com Instagram: @nikkibostwick Instagram: @thefullestco 2021-05-2744 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthChanging the Next Generation’s Relationship with Healthy Foods with Tiny Organics Co-Founders Betsy and Sofia are co-founders and co-CEOs of Tiny Organics. Named Forbes 30 under 30 and BBC's 100 Most Inspiring Women, Betsy has a decade of experience as an inventor, product founder, and CEO. Sofia is a PR and marketing veteran with vast experience, most recently at Ascend Foundation helping elevate women and minorities onto U.S. corporate boards and creating a pipeline of women and minorities to achieve the highest levels of leadership at Fortune 500 corporations. In this episode, you'll hear about: What inspired the creation of Tiny Organics Lactation Bites The importance of childhood nutrition from an early age Low-sugar feeding R...2021-05-2025 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthChange Your Perception, Change Your LifeHilda Labrada Gore, also known as Holistic Hilda is a voice for healthy living, and she is convinced that we need to look at how our ancestors lived in the past to create good health today. She wants everyone to live their best life at any age and stage. It's not hard—enjoy the sunlight, get your feet on the Earth, and eat real, whole foods. As the host of the Wise Traditions Podcast, you will learn a lot from her. In this episode, you'll hear about: The power of mindset Affirmations for Hilda's natural childbirth (Th...2021-05-1326 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEmpowering self-care as the best preventative medicine with Dr. Marie RodriguezDr. Marie truly believes in the body’s innate healing wisdom and is passionate about helping others gain access to their inner power. She has been in naturopathic medicine practice since 2002 and has over 20 years of experience as a craniosacral practitioner. As a fervent seeker and forever student, Dr. Marie’s own personal healing journey led her to experience and study a myriad of energy healing modalities. Dr. Marie recognizes that the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects of our human experience are all highly intertwined. She skillfully weaves the contents of her eclectic medicine bag to support people wherever they...2021-05-0731 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHeal Your Birth Trauma with Katie Sutherland Katie Sutherland is an energy medicine healer, teacher, and holistic wellness practitioner who has been building her sacred basket of modalities for almost 20 years. She supports mothers to thrive and reclaim their empowerment and vibrancy while navigating the journey of motherhood and childbirth. In this episode, you will hear about: How healing your birth trauma is a huge gift to yourself & your family Breath work is How to resource and ground yourself even with your kids around - aka in the moment self-care Reclaim Your Birth Circle How ceremony works as a healing modality CONNECT WITH KATIE: Website: innerwisdommotherhood.com I...2021-04-2925 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthWhy “all the mom feels” need to be normalized with Jennifer StrubeAuthor, educator, and licensed marriage and family therapist, Jennifer Strube spent four decades assisting other people’s children before braving to have her own. Her most recent book Momlandia: An Imperfect Guide to Organic Mothering grew out of a year-long text message rant with her best girlfriend as they embarked into motherhood together. Her work champions all the postpartum feels—addressing topics of mom shame, mom-paring, and embracing one’s self as a good enough mother. When not soaking in the healing power of nature, she is an educational therapist at a private school in Santa Barbara, CA. In t...2021-04-2230 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Journey to Happy, Healthy Baby Sleep with Hayley BukhamsinHayley Bukhamsin is the founder of The Gentle Mama, creator of Happy, Healthy Sleep: the online baby sleep course with NO sleep training and a certified infant sleep educator. She focuses on a truly gentle, evidence-based, attachment-supporting, empowering, and intuition nurturing approach to baby sleep. Hayley is mama to two girls and lives in Dubai. She earned a BA Hons degree from The University of Nottingham, UK, before starting a career in advertising. It wasn’t until the birth of her first daughter that she discovered her true passion: Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting and above all, healthy infant sleep. For...2021-04-1525 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPregnancy After 40 with Michelle JohnsonWhen Michelle, an attorney in Atlanta, became pregnant at the age of 40, she immediately scoured the internet for pregnancy information for women her age, only to be inundated with daunting statistics and risks from medical professionals, individuals, and articles. Not succumbing to all of the negative information, Michelle began a private Facebook Group to both give and receive encouragement to other women in the same situation. The “Pregnancy After Forty Private Group” now has over 5,000 members and has been the catalyst to creating a website and the “Pregnancy After 40” Podcast, which she now hosts. Michelle is also a...2021-04-0823 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHow to Leverage Interior Design to Remove Hidden Toxins and Optimize Your Health with Sarah WalkerIn this episode, you’ll hear about: The Canary in the Design Mines Sustainability & wellness in the home Lyme disease Impact of our home on our health Detox your cleaning products Detox Guide: dwellingwelldesignacademy.com/detox-guide Off-gassing from carpet GOTS certified organic wool or cotton for carpets or rugs Progress over perfection Start with a bedroom makeover Dwelling Well: Healthy Bedroom Design Course Connect with Sarah: Website: dwellingwelldesignacademy.com Instagram: @thecuratedhouse 2021-04-0134 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Journey of Motherhood: Expect the Unexpected with Christine BullockChristine Bullock has been teaching fitness and working in the beauty business around the world for over two decades. Christine is the creator of Evolution 20®, a 60-day fitness and nutritional program, Super Shred, and Body Reborn Post-Natal DVD Series. In addition to her Evolution20® Program Christine has developed the 30X30 Total Transformation program for Mindvalley as well as 10 Minute Solutions: Butt Lift which was rated one of the top Pilates DVDS for 2013 by Pilates Style Magazine and she was voted the hottest trainer in Los Angeles by Racked LA. Additionally, Christine used her background in total health to co-create the award-win...2021-03-2548 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthRadical Unschoolling with Danya MartinDayna Martin is an advocate, speaker, educator, and author of three books including Raising Rebels, Radically Unschooling, and Sexy Birth. Dayna been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, CNN, Nightline, The Jeff Probst Show, ABC’s hit show, Wife Swap, Fox News, 60 Minutes, and the Bethenny Show. She was used as an informational resource for Homeschooling stories on the Discovery Channel, The Today Show and Our America on the OWN Network and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She travels the world helping families change their lives by changing their parenting paradigm to bring more peace and co...2021-03-1833 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Power of Choice, Not Control, to Heal in Our Body Decisions: A Birth Story with Ali ShapiroLet me ask you a question: can you relate to any of these birth challenges? Doctors "diagnosed" you as infertile You're a cancer survivor and worry about birth complications You planned a birth at a midwife center and hope for an unmedicated experience If there's one speed bump that most of us Moms-to-be experience it's dealing with birth expectations. Ali Shapiro is back on the podcast to tell her birth story and remind you that you have the power to choose how you want your birth to go and accept it (whether it goes to plan or...2021-03-1146 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPreparing for Parenthood with Dr. Stephanie DuegerDr. Stephanie Dueger is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and educator, who works with expectant and new parents and their little ones. She facilitates parent workshops and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the academic Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health. Dr. Dueger lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and two daughters. Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families is her first book—the book she wishes she’d had for herself when first becoming a parent. Learn more about Dr. Dueger at drduegertherapy.com. In this episode, you'll hear about: New book: Preparing...2021-03-0435 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthNourish Your Mind, Body + Spirit During the Fourth Trimester with Jaren SoloffJaren Soloff is a Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who serves as an expert in women’s health. While continuing to practice in the field of eating disorder treatment, Jaren gained additional experience as an IBCLC to fuse her love of nutrition and women’s health. Now working solely in private practice, Jaren combines her expertise as a skilled nutrition therapist and lactation consultant to support individuals looking to heal their relationship with food and body. Her brand, FULL CRCL provides evidence-based practices to support women at all stages of the reproductive cycle, from...2021-02-2521 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthIs a home birth right for you? with Evie SteinhartEvie Steinhart is a Registered Nurse and mother of 6 children, 3 of whom were born in the hospital and 3 who were born at a planned home birth. She just wrote a book “Is a Home Birth Right For You?” that helps moms weigh the pros and cons of having a hospital birth versus a home birth. The book draws on interviews the author had with home birth moms and birth professionals, and it cites an array of data and research studies to help women make an informed choice. Why women would choose to have a home birth Why it’s important for yo...2021-02-1829 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHow to have an empowered birth experiencePreparing for birth (even if this is your 5th pregnancy) can be stressful and overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious and even a little scared about your upcoming birth. You’re not alone. This is quite common. You might be searching for childbirth classes and feel overwhelmed by all the options, or have no clue where to start looking for a class. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! Believe me, I know how you’re feeling right now. Been there! With my first baby, I didn’t have a clue where to b...2020-12-3107 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBLOG SERIES: 8 POSTPARTUM RECOVERY TIPS FOR NEW MOMSGuest post by Jenny Hart Giving birth is an amazing, miraculous experience. Obviously, when you have a baby, there are a lot of adjustments taking place, including the adjustments your body goes through during and after pregnancy. While you prepare for your little one, make sure you are also preparing for your own recovery, momma. These postpartum recovery tips can help ensure your after-birth experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. Click here for the show notes. 2020-12-3008 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthSuperfoods for pregnancy and healthy skinPure Nurture Blog Series Guest post written by Sarah Brown. Grab your superfood recipe here. 2020-12-1309 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthCalm your fear of postpartum anxietyCalm Your Fear of Postpartum Anxiety Postpartum Depression gets a lot of attention these days (which is great! Awareness is important), but did you know that Postpartum Anxiety can be just as disruptive? “Great,” I hear you say. “Another thing to worry about.” But pregnancy is a time of joy. Or at least it should be. It can be hard to really feel that joy if you are worried about what’s coming. But the best offense is a great defense! Ease your mind—and help make sure that you are not caught off-guard—with four easy steps: ...2020-12-1109 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthWhere it all began: Pure Nurture the Book“What we can expect from the newly released book–—Kristy Rodriguez, author of Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby.” Kristy Rodriguez, Prenatal Health Coach and Yoga Teacher, shares what we can expect from her upcoming book—Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby was very much a labor of love. It’s a gift, with my blessings, to pregnant women everywhere and to all mothers. And it is brimming with simple, actionable tips and strategies that any mother or mother-to-be can use to nurture...2020-12-1110 min

Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastHypnobirthing: Using The Power of The Mind To Influence Your Body with Kristy Rodriguez (Rebroadcast)What is Hypnobirthing?We dive into this in today’s episode with our guest Kristy Rodriguez, prenatal yoga instructor and coach and the host of the Pure Nurture podcast. We talk about some of the details of hypnobirthing and the myths and common questions that come up around it. So if you’ve ever thought about using it, you’re going to want to listen! AND be sure you check out the Pure Nurture podcast to hear Kristy interview us!Links: Kristy’s website: https://www.purenurture.com/ Our website: https://ww...2020-11-2447 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthMessages of Hope During Uncertain Times with Past GuestsThis is a special episode. Imagine the song, We Are the World, and a Ted Talk had a baby. If you're pregnant during the pandemic, we sing this one for you. It's good for those I-can't-do-this-anymore moments. A few guests share words of wisdom to help you navigate a whole new world. I hope their messages lift your soul. Help you find the power within to keep going (even when things are bad). Make you exhale deeper. I can't wait for you to hear this. So much love, Kristy In this...2020-05-2119 min

Yoga Birth BabiesHypnobirthing with Kristy RodriguezThe hormonal blue print needed to move labor forward has a few requirements. For the body to function well in labor, we need to remove pressure, stress, shame and anxiety and help the laboring person find deep relaxation. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator, certified holistic health coach, and author of the book, Pure Nurture—A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby, Kristy Rodriguez. Kristy explains the philosophy and approach to HypnoBirthing® and how relaxation and stress reduction techniques can help support a functional labor. She also talks about the vital rol...2020-04-2259 min

Mom Deconstructed PodcastKristy Rodriguez, Embracing a Holistic Approach to HealthThis week we are talking with Kristy Rodriguez of the podcast, Pure Nurture. Tune in as Kristy discusses losing her dad, postpartum depression & the importance of a holistic approach to our own healthcare. MORE FROM KRISTY: Pure Nurture Podcast | Pure Nurture (Website) | Follow Kristy on Instagram | Follow Kristy on Facebook | 2020-03-0500 min

Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastHypnobirthing: Using The Power of The Mind To Influence Your Body with Kristy RodriguezWhat is Hypnobirthing?We dive into this in today’s episode with our guest Kristy Rodriguez, prenatal yoga instructor and coach and the host of the Pure Nurture podcast. We talk about some of the details of hypnobirthing and the myths and common questions that come up around it. So if you’ve ever thought about using it, you’re going to want to listen! AND be sure you check out the Pure Nurture podcast to hear Kristy interview us!Links: Kristy’s website: https://www.purenurture.com/ Our website: https://ww...2020-01-2947 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthTrimester Zero with Kristy GoodmanKristy Goodman is the Co-Founder and CEO of PreConception Inc., an online service that provides direct-to-consumer preconception testing. Kristy is a women’s health, physician assistant (PA) with an M.S. in PA Studies and an MPH in Health Education and Behavioral Science from Rutgers University. Kristy completed a postgraduate fellowship in Ob/Gyn and has worked in a variety of settings providing preconception and prenatal care, labor and delivery services, and infertility treatment. Kristy is an advocate for evidence-based, patient-centered care and shares educational resources on her Instagram @theobgynpa. Kristy lives in Los Angeles, California with her partner an...2019-12-1726 min

Pro Podcaster StoriesTeaching Hypnobirthing, Prenatal Health, and Yoga Through Podcasting with Kristy RodriguezKristy Rodriguez is a mom, prenatal health coach, prenatal yoga teacher, and a hypnobirthing child birthing educator. She is also the creator of the Pure Nurture blog and the author of Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby and the host of the Pure Nurture Podcast. She uses several different platforms to get her message of empowering women to nurture and nourish themselves through pregnancy and motherhood to create a healthy new life for both mom and baby. One of these platforms is her podcast. Kristy’s story is a bit unique, because she wasn’t a...2019-12-0340 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthBonus Episode: Connect with Your Baby through Music with Vered BenhorinVered is a musician, music therapist, psychotherapist, and mom of 3. Her albums Good Morning My Love and Hello My Baby received GOLD awards from both the Parents Choice Association and the National Parenting Publications. She's the creator of Baby in Tune, a workshop that teaches parents how to use music to bond with and understand their baby. Vered has done staff trainings for Sanctuary for Families, the San Francisco Public Library, and was invited to present her work at Zero to Three, the largest conference for professionals working with ages 0-3 years old. She lives with her husband and kids in B...2019-11-1527 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthYour Body During Breastfeeding with Courtney Hasseman, CNMCourtney Hasseman is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Nutritionist who provides integrative healthcare and uses nutrition to support women’s hormonal and menstrual health. She sees women for care in her Leesburg office and offers online nutritional therapy for women everywhere. In this episode, Courtney shares all about the best nutrition during breastfeeding, how your periods change during the season of breastfeeding, choices for contraception while breastfeeding, and more! In this episode, you’ll hear about: Courtney & Kristy reconnecting after high school 25 years later (2:00) Courtney’s in-person and online Midwifery and Integrative Nutrit...2019-05-2823 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthThe Moment You Realize that You Need Help with Liz Masucci"I had all these expectations of what my pregnancy was going to be, and I had the opposite." -L.M. We hear a lot about postpartum depression, but we don't talk much about depression or anxiety during pregnancy. In this episode, Elizabeth Masucci, an actress, producer, director, writer, and yoga teacher is sharing all about her experience during pregnancy and postpartum, when she realized she needed help, and how and where she found the support she needed. Liz created a production company called In The Meantime Productions. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and King...2019-02-1925 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPreconception Nutrition with Ryann Kipping, RDNRyann Kipping is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. She helps clients who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or recently postpartum reach optimum health during these extremely important and emotional periods of life. Aside from one on one nutrition consulting, Ryann is a nutrition writer and menu developer; she works with the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and is currently attending San Diego State University to get her Masters in Public Health. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Ryann’s story (0:23) Preconception nutrition (1:01) What to eat while pregnant when you’re cra...2019-01-2223 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthHow Support Can Change Your Birth Experience with Mari Smith, Birth Doula and Co-Founder of Arrow BirthMy doula, Mari Smith is joining me on the Pure Nurture Podcast. Mari supported me through both of my birth experiences and she is an absolute gem! I can honestly say that I wouldn't have had the intervention-free birth experience that I had hoped for without the support of my doula. At our very first prenatal visit, Mari opened my eyes to all the choices I could make about my birth and how to have an empowered experience. If you'd like to have an intervention-free, empowered, calm, and supported birth experience, you'll gain so much from our conversation. I...2018-11-2726 min

Arrow’s Angle | Real Talk for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Working ParentsInterview with Kristy Rodriguez of Pure NurtureWe spoke with Kristy Rodriguez from Pure Nurture about how to stay connected during this huge life transition. Tune in to hear our conversation!2018-09-1921 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPreparing for Birth and Breastfeeding with Molly MillsWelcome to the very first episode of the Pure Nurture Podcast! I'm so glad that you're here. I’m your host and the founder of PureNurture.com, Kristy Rodriguez. I’m excited to have you join me on this inaugural episode. In future episodes, we’ll be speaking with educators, experts, advocates, and moms in the field/ who have dedicated their lives and work to supporting women on their journey through Pregnancy, birth and the precious postpartum phase of motherhood. Pure Nurture is all about a Holistic approach to creating a healthy new life for mom an...2018-09-0642 min $Little Z\'s Sleep Podcast$ Little Z's Sleep Podcast23: An Insight Into HypnoBirthing with Kristy RodriguezAs expecting moms you have so many things to prepare for, and one often overlooked aspect is how YOU want to bring baby into the world. Join the conversation I have with Kristy Rodriguez, author and HypnoBirthing educator at Pure Nurture, as I dig into what HypnoBirthing is...and is not!!2018-08-0228 min

Smart Women Talk"Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby" with Kristy Rodriguez 08/14/17Listen Now as Katana interviews the Founder of Pure Nurture, Kristy Rodriguez. Join us as we’ll discuss:•Creating a healthy new life•Why a holistic approach to wellness is so important•Self-care is baby careKristy S. Rodriguez, pre- and postnatal wellness expert and advocate, is the owner and founder of Pure Nurture, LLC, a business devoted to educating and inspiring women to nurture and nourish themselves through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a Holistic Health Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal wellness, Kristy works with individual clients, as well as...2017-08-1454 min

Healthy Births, Happy Babies075: Pure Nurture: a Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby | Kristy RodriguezGuest: Kristy Rodriguez is a pre- and postnatal wellness expert and advocate, and the owner and founder of Pure Nurture, a business devoted to educating and inspiring women to nurture and nourish themselves through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. In this episode, we will cover: How through her own experience as a mom helped Kristy to create this self-care program and why she's so passionate about teaching it to other new moms Why she believes "Self-care is baby care" and how to incorporate it into your daily life - even when a few spare minutes s...2017-05-0132 min