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Restore To ExploreWhat Do Your Feet Have to Do with Your Pelvic Floor? w/ Natalie HeaddingsIn today's episode we’re joined by Natalie Headdings — a movement educator, doula, and pelvic floor specialist whose work blends deep anatomical understanding with practical tools that help people reconnect with their bodies.
Natalie has spent years guiding women through breath, movement, and curiosity — and her insights around the pelvic floor are truly game-changing.
In this conversation, we explore the deep connection between foot function and pelvic floor health — and how modern lifestyles, sedentary habits, and footwear choices can quietly erode the strength and awareness we’re meant to have in these foundational systems.
We unpac...2025-06-101h 21
Informed Pregnancy PodcastIn Conversation with Trainer NatalieAlaskan native Natalie Headdings, also known as Trainer Natalie, is a doula, pre and postnatal exercise specialist, and natural movement educator. She joins the podcast to talk about her path to birth work and her experiences and career thus far.Connect with Natalie online: @trainernatalieh, trainernatalie.com, The Resource Doula PodcastTrainer Natalie's Mindful Movement and The Core Connection: From Anatomy to Action course is available now on IP+!Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streaming platform by p...2024-08-0841 min
Let's Get Curious with Replenishing SoulEpisode #5: Beyond Birth: Nurturing Pelvic Health Beyond PregnancyWelcome to the podcast where we dive deep into all things pelvic floor health! Join us as we explore the journey of our guest Natalie Headdings, a seasoned doula and exercise specialist, who discovered her passion for pelvic health through her work with postpartum mothers and Pilates teaching.In this episode, our guest shares her inspiring journey from doula work to studying exercise science, weaving together her expertise in a holistic approach to pelvic health. From her experiences in clinical settings to her affection for pelvis models named Polly and Penelope, she brings a unique perspective to...2024-05-151h 12
Between Two LipsFoot Health and Pelvic Health with Natalie HeaddingsNatalie Headdings, known as Trainer Natalie on social media, is a prenatal & postnatal exercise specialist, natural movement educator, and host of The Resource Doula Podcast. Through her own journey with movement and background in clinical exercise physiology, Natalie has developed a method for restoring natural movement, improving pelvic floor symptoms, and empowering people to move more freely.She aims to make movement more fun and accessible for everyone, especially parents who are busy and who have realized there's a whole bunch of stuff they didn't tell you about...like your pelvic floor, and how to correctly train...2024-02-1456 min
The Resource Doula40. Empowered Birth Planning Tips: Expert Insights with Hays The DoulaSend us a textShow NotesOn this episode of The Resource Doula, I chat with Hays about their work as a doula, photographer, and advocate for informed choice. And how they help clients feel more empowered and informed so they can have the birth and postpartum experience that leaves them feeling capable and proud. Hays also talks about how to prepare for birth rather than planning your way out of it and what life might look like if we actually honored people's choices when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.2023-12-1954 minThe Resource Doula39. A Conversation with Dr. Berlin: Enhancing Birth and Postpartum Through Bodywork, Nervous System Regulation, and Informed ChoicesSend us a textShow NotesOn today’s podcast, I chat with Dr. Berlin about his work as a bodyworker, advocate for informed choice, and how he helps his clients feel more settled in their nervous systems so they can have the best birth experience and postpartum recovery possible.Resources he mentioned:Documentaries he’s produced: all can be found on informedpregnancy.tv and you can get a FREE month with the code TNFREEMONTH when you sign up for a monthly subscription! informedpregnancy.tvHeads Up...2023-10-231h 07The Resource Doula38. From Hustle to Harmony: Navigating Entrepreneurship and Life Balance with Business Coach Kate GibbsSend us a textShow NotesListen to my chat with my business coach Kate Gibbs about what it means to honor your own energy and seasonality of life when it comes to business ownership and entrepreneurial life. We talk about how ditching hustle culture and taking on an entirely new perspective when it comes to the work-life balance can be just the thing you need to root down and bloom in your business and life. I know so many of you are balancing motherhood with small business ownership and I thought it...2023-10-071h 02The Resource Doula37. Mini Series #3: Favorite Resources for PostpartumSend us a textPostpartum is such a significant time of change, adaptation, and bonding. It can also be a stressful, sleepless, and emotional time. I encourage you, if you're pregnant or hope to be, spend some time thinking through what you want the first 8 weeks postpartum to look like. If you're already postpartum, I would also encourage you to prioritize rest moving forward. And if you're beyond postpartum, consider how you might encourage or provide care/meals/rest for a new mom that you know. 💕Watch on YouTubeLinks: some of the...2023-09-2317 minThe Resource Doula36. Mini Series #2: Favorite Resources for PregnancySend us a textDon’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you!Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/Quick links for everything mentioned in the episode:Lily Nichols Real food for pregnancy: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancyNine Golden Months by Heng Ou: https://mydou.la/nine-golden-monthsExpecting Better by Emily Oster: https://mydou.la/expecting-betterThe Mama Natural week by week guide to pregnancy and birth: https://mydou.la/mama-natural-guideBirthing Instincts https://pod.link/1552816683Evidence Based Birth(https://pod.link/1334808138) Also check out resources an...2023-09-1621 minThe Resource Doula35. Mini Series #1: Favorite Resources for PreconceptionSend us a textPart One in a mini series where I go through my top recommended resources for preconception. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Know that everything I recommend I’ve either tested myself or seen to work well in my 9+ years of work with clients.Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/Quick LinksBooks:Period Repair Manual: https://mydou.la/period-repair-manualTaking Charge of Your Fertility: https://mydou.la/taking-charge-of-your-fertilityAwakening Fertility: http...2023-08-1110 minThe Resource Doula34. Lily Nichols on Fueling Fertility: Demystifying Preconception Nutrition with Real FoodSend us a textOn this episode of the podcast I chat with Lily Nichols about preconception nutrition, how the common recommendations are outdated and even potentially harmful, and we take a deeper look at folate and how folic acid supplementation isn’t all it’s chalked up to be.Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the au...2023-06-291h 19The Resource Doula33. Dr. Stu Talks Breech, VBAC, Twin Home Birth, and More!Send us a textShow NotesOn this episode of the podcast I chat with Dr. Stu about twin birth, breech vaginal birth, and what the difference is in the care you receive at a hospital versus a midwifery setting. He provides insight from over 40 years in the birth world. This discussion is such an important one, so grab your favorite drink and enjoy listening or watch on YouTube @resourcedoula!Follow him on Instagram @birthinginstincts and at The Birthing Instincts Podcast with midwife Blyss Young as he offers hope, reassurance and...2023-06-221h 26The Resource Doula32. Be a Model Not a Martyr with Calisa & Holly of Moms Matter NowSend us a textShow NotesOn today’s podcast I chat with Holly and Calisa of Moms Matter Now, a platform for educating and empowering moms in their mental health. We talked about sharing the load, what the deal is with intrusive thoughts, setting yourself up for success, ways to avoid maternal gatekeeping, and more. They’ve created a signature online course called Expectant Moms Empowered Moms.Holly’s mantra: taking care of yourself IS taking care of your kids.Calisa’s mantra: I can do anything; I can’t do everyth...2023-05-101h 04The Resource Doula31. Babywearing Basics with Cassidy of Let's Talk BabywearingSend us a textShow NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Cassidy of Let's Talk Babywearing about the basics of wearing your baby, best practices for safety, and her top recommendations on carriers!Cassidy is a certified baby, wearing educator and mom to three young kids. She loves getting out with her little ones and sharing how to make babywearing and getting outside with kids more accessible.Resources she mentioned:The TICKS of babywearing: T - tight, I - in sight, C - close...2023-04-041h 05The Resource Doula30. The State of Midwifery in Alaska: WE NEED YOU!Send us a textShow NotesToday's episode about the state of midwifery care in Alaska is going to equip you with information that you need to help make lasting change, not only for Alaskan families, but potentially make midwifery care more accessible nationwide. Today I have Rachel and Mary, two local Alaska midwives and birth advocates on the show to talk about the status of licensed midwifery in the state of Alaska.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed...2023-03-2355 minThe Resource Doula29. Entrepreneurial Motherhood with Julianne NilssonSend us a textShow NotesOn today’s episode I chat with Julianne of Sweet Babe Clothing and Revelry Handcrafted about both her birth stories, her experience with motherhood so far, and what it’s like running two small businesses while being a stay at home mom.Julianne is a Pacific Northwest native who headed for warmer weather after high school and earned a product development degree at the Fashion Institute in Los Angeles. After graduation, she returned home to Washington State where she met her husband. Julianne is now a st...2023-03-151h 22The Resource Doula28. The Truth About Feet with Podiatrist Andy BryantSend us a textShow NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Andy Bryant about natural podiatry, common foot issues like bunions, and the best way to set your kids up for a lifetime of foot strength. Andy has been a podiatrist for over 20 years. For much of that time he was in a traditional practice but through yoga and self discovery he started strengthening his own feet. Too good not to share, he now has a practice based around helping his clients win back their natural foot function through exercise but even...2023-03-1153 minThe Resource Doula27. Nutrition for Hormone Health with Amanda MontalvoSend us a textShow NotesOn today's episode, I chat with Amanda Montalvo about nutrition and hormone health. She also answers the questions that you submitted on Instagram.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.Resources she mentioned:Are You Menstrual? Podcast episode: How to Transition Off Hormonal Birth ControlOvira Tens UnitAre You Menstrual? Podcast episode: Histamine Intolerance 101Ancestral SupplementsMaster Your Minerals Course (This is my affiliate...2023-02-081h 04The Resource Doula26. Surgeon Talk: Endometriosis, Neuropelveology, and Genetics with Dr. Nicholas FogelsonSend us a textShow NotesOn today's episode, I chat with my endometriosis surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson, about his perspective on endo, a little bit about the genetic aspect of the disease, and a more in-depth look at how endometriosis can present itself. He also walks us through a video of my surgery, so if you're squeamish and you're watching this, here are the timestamps for surgical video portion: 1:18-1:29.Watch on YouTube here!You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to...2023-02-011h 40The Resource Doula25. Taking Responsibility for Your Birth with Kelly and Tiffany of Beautiful One MidwiferySend us a textShow NotesWelcome back to the Resource Doula Podcast. On today's episode, I chat with Kelly and Tiffany of Beautiful one Midwifery out of San Diego, about home birth, taking responsibility for your healthcare and shifting perspectives about birth.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.Download your resilient birthing freebie here!Resources they mentioned:Lily NicholsHappy Homebirth PodcastEvidence Based BirthSeed Cycling resource on their siteHigherdose...2023-01-241h 13The Resource Doula24. 5 Ways to Stay Mindful Through the HolidaysSend us a textShow NotesOn today’s podcast, I’m talking about ways to stay mindful despite the chaos that often comes with the holiday season. I want to end this year on a calm note, and I bet you do, too. Let’s work toward more mindfulness together!You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.Five ways to stay more mindful:1. Keep some parts of your routine consistent2...2022-12-2208 minThe Resource Doula23. Trust Yourself and Trust Your Baby with Doula Educator Laura NanceSend us a textShow NotesOn this episode, I chat with Laura Nance about what type of support and education is best if you're going through the motherhood transition and her experience as a doula trainer for the last 20 plus yearsYou're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.Resources MentionedFor moms:Prepare to Push & Birth Like a Boss Online CoursesHaakaa Silicone Milk CatcherLindsay HookwayBook...2022-12-1545 minThe Resource Doula22. Flipping the Script on Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy with Dr. Sinéad DufourSend us a textShow NotesOn today's podcast. I chat with Dr. Sinead Dufour about her work surrounding pregnancy related, pelvic girdle pain. And if that sounds complex, don't worry. All it means is pain in your pelvis during pregnancy or into the first year postpartum. We talk about the myth that relaxin is the cause of all of these pains in your pelvis and how we can better approach pain in general during pregnancy. So whether you're a clinician or currently pregnant and wanting to improve your pain. I know, you'll find this...2022-12-071h 01The Resource Doula21. Heavy Lifting Through Pregnancy and Postpartum with Christina PrevettSend us a textShow NotesOn this episode of the podcast, I chat with Christina Prevett about her work as a physiotherapist in the geriatric and pre and postnatal exercise space as a high level athlete herself. Her recent study, the impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes, and what we can do as people who are wanting better outcomes for pregnancy and postpartum and what we can do as clinicians as well, who are working with these athletes.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast...2022-11-2953 minThe Resource Doula20. Sweating Like A Mother with Laura of SLAM AnchorageSend us a textShow NotesOn this episode of The Resource Doula Podcast, I chat with Laura of SLAM Anchorage about motherhood, community, and how she created her own village through group exercise classes.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast, a place where we provide information to help you make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your family.Resources MentionedSLAMTo Birth and BackBrianna BattlesLaura’s #1 Tip:Find your community and figure out what that looks like for you before you NEED it. And if...2022-11-1643 minThe Resource Doula19. Improving Maternal Mental Health with Morgan TurnerSend us a textShow NotesOn today's podcast, I chat with Morgan Turner about how her experience in doula work has transitioned her into the counseling space. She's currently in graduate school and plans to be a perinatal mental health counselor. We chat about maternal mental health, common signs to look out for if you or someone you know is going through some mental health struggles and what to do as a friend or family, and what to do if you are looking for support.You're listening to the Resource Doula Podcast...2022-11-0857 minThe Resource Doula18. How to Have Twins, Exclusively Breastfeed, and Run a Business at The Same Time With Stephanie KaseSend us a textOn today's podcast, I chat with Stephanie about her experience with becoming a mom of twin girls, her pregnancy and labor journey, her unexpected hospital, birth and NICU stay, and running her business throughout her motherhood transition.Show NotesOn today's podcast, I chat with Stephanie about her experience with becoming a mom of twin girls, her pregnancy and labor journey, her unexpected hospital, birth and NICU stay, and running her business throughout her motherhood transition.Stephanie is a business educator and content creator. She’s...2022-11-011h 09The Resource Doula17. My Own Journey With Endometriosis, and Looking Back 1 Year Post Laparoscopic Excision Surgery!Send us a textShow NotesResources I mentioned:Nancy’s Nook Endometriosis Learning LibraryEndometriosis.orgEndo what? Films and Advocacy for Endometriosisicarebetter vetting site for endometriosis specialistsMy surgeon:Dr. Nicholas Fogelson at Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic SurgeryProducts:Bellies Inc Ab Wrap - Affiliate LinkWant to chat more with me?Email me at hello@trainernatalie.com or message me on social channels at @trainernataliehLessons LearnedListen to your body and don’t justify your pain because it isn’...2022-10-1943 minThe Resource Doula16. How to Actually Engage Your Core: 3 Tips That Will Change How You WorkoutSend us a textOn this episode of The Resource Doula Podcast, we discuss 3 quick tools you can use to engage your core better. Your deep core, that is, not the superficial glamor muscles. You can practice with me wherever you are listening - whether in the car or doing chores around the house, or at a desk.Tool 1: Alignment! How you hold your body in space: booty back, ribs down.Tool 2: Core breath! This is a diaphragmatic breath: inhale to expand, exhale to engage.Tool 3: Sync it up! Align your breathing with movement: exhale with...2022-09-2230 min