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We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastOur 100th Episode & New Beginnings with Nikki & LexiThank you for being with us the past 100 episodes! We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve shared our anger, we’ve shared our hopes… we have not held back. We are looking forward to the next 100 episodes and promise to keep “going there” in every way. Tune in for some updates :)   Show Notes:  For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones. 2024-11-0542 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS10 | E99 Global Maternal Health and Lessons From Birth in Africa with Medical Anthropologist, Dr. Adrienne StrongDr. Adrienne Strong is a medical anthropologist whose research is primarily based in Tanzania, concentrating on maternal mortality, nursing, hospital ethnography, and theories of care. She is the author of the 2020 book Documenting Death: Maternal Mortality and the Ethics of Care in Tanzania. Dr Strong shares her unorthodox birth story, the importance of self-advocating and what we can learn from birth practices in developing countries. Dr. Adrienne Shares: The extent to which women in lower resource settings still struggle to get adequate care during pregnancy and birth How Adrienne’s experience in Tanzania has shaped her pe...2024-10-2949 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS10 | E98 How to Make (and Keep) Beautiful Money with Lee JacobsLee is a guide and mentor on all things spiritual wealth + wellbeing. She has spent several decades mentoring entrepreneurs globally to achieve their highest destiny. Her book Beautiful Money was celebrated across the Globe and her newest book Auric Living teaches one to live out greatest joy and alignment. She dives into what we can do in our day to day lives to truly succeed and make “beautiful money.” Tune in to find out small mindset changes you can make to increase your wealth!  Lee Shares: What “beautiful money” means How to make more  “beautiful money” Why worrying a...2024-10-2239 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS10 | E97 *OUCH* Neuroscience Based Solutions for IUD Insertion Pain with Chelsea Carter & Kellie ColemanCurrent clinical practice lacks effective pain management during common gynecological procedures such as IUD insertion. Because of this, pain can often be a barrier for a patient in choosing a form of contraception that best serves them.  Kellie Coleman works in pain management as a nurse practitioner AND a chiropractor. She and Chelsea Carter are spearheading research to offer multimodal pain for women's care using neuroscience. Learn how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS unit) offers an option for effective pain control during intrauterine device insertion. Tune in to find out how this can help and where you can find on...2024-10-1528 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS10 | E96 Beyond Antibiotics: Improving Interstitial Cystitis, UTI’s & Bladder Pain with Urologist Dr. Victoria ScottDr. Victoria Scott is a Urologist who is passionate about improving the treatment of female pelvic floor disorders and improving the quality of women's lives. From UTI’s to IC to bladder pain, we cover it all. How it feels, how to prevent… and most importantly, how to treat this often chronic pain. Dr. Scott walks us through how we can advocate for ourselves to get better treatment beyond constant antibiotics. She also shares the science behind the health supplement Femetry that she's developed as a treatment AND prevention option for women with recurrent bladder pain. Dr. Scott S...2024-10-0845 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS10 | E95 We’re baaaack! with Nikki and LexiWe’ll be chatting about… How we’re juggling all our responsibilities How we’re prioritizing ourselves when things get crazy How to slowww down when everything seems so busy And more!   Show Notes:  For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.* 2024-10-0134 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E94 Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries from Birth and Their Life-Altering Impact On Two WomenTrigger Warning: Birth trauma, Mental Health Struggles, Suicide, and Sexual Assault SOLACE (Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Engagement) is a non-profit that was founded by Caroline Stadler in April of 2023. Caroline sustained a missed a 4th degree tear from a forceps delivery when giving birth to her daughter in 2022. She struggled both physically and mentally as she navigated care for her symptoms and recovery due to a lack of structured resources available in the United States. Caroline was then joined on the board of SOLACE by multiple women who had similar journeys and medical professionals who...2024-04-251h 03We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E93 Creatine and Female Health with Darren Candow, Ph.D.Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, is a Professor and world-renowned creatine researcher. He busts myths and breaks down the science behind creatine supplementation - specifically for female bodies.  In this episode, we discuss evidence-based creatine dosing protocols to minimize unwanted side effects like bloating, and we dive into the impact of creatine on female bone health, muscle mass, endurance improvements in exercise and even brain health.  Dr. Candow is the Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Dr. Ca...2024-04-1638 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E92 Beyond the Surface: Eating Disorder Recovery with Kyla FoxTrigger Warning - This episode focuses on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. Kyla Fox is an Eating Disorder Specialist, Survivor and Advocate. As someone who severely struggled with disordered eating during her teen years, Kyla experienced the large care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach that prevent patients from getting the help that they need. Kyla has been filling that gap with her realistic and innovative approach to eating disorder management, treatment and recovery, and the creation of her outpatient treatment clinic, The Kyla Fox Centre. As a mother, Kyla shares...2024-04-0951 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E91 Entrepreneurship, Law, and Being a Cancer Survivor with Andrea HenryAndrea is a Cambridge-educated lawyer, entrepreneur, single mom of 3 and cancer survivor.  In this conversation, we discuss Andrea’s incredible entrepreneurial journey, why she loves working with women entrepreneurs, and the incredible mindset strategies that have helped her to achieve her impressive success!  You’ll learn how to protect your intellectual property in a very easy to understand and relatable way!  Today, Andrea owns a multi 6-figure business with the goal of uplifting women to reach their financial dreams by harnessing the law at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.   Andrea...2024-04-0240 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E90 Debunking Pregnancy "Food Rules" with Marni WassermanWhen it comes to healthy eating in pregnancy, Marni Wasserman has a lot to share. She's a mom of two, nutritionist, and holistic chef. as well as the host of The Ultimate Baby Podcast and former co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast.  Marni sets the record straight on "the right foods" to eat during pregnancy and postpartum, busts some myths, and encourages us to use our intuition. She combines knowledge, passion, and experience to educate moms on how to adopt a real food diet and balanced lifestyle through simple strategies.  In this episode, we discuss di...2024-03-2637 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E89 Mama Psychologists: Not Your Mother’s PostpartumMeet Chelsea & Caitlin. They are the founders of MamaPsychologists,  best friends, Registered Psychologists, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 5 and under) who struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From a month-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—they truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about!     They recently wrote a book entitled Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book where we deep dive into all the things no one talks about in the postpartum period. In this episode we cover topics from postpartum mental health, birth trauma, relationships, boundaries, and much more. ...2024-03-1940 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E88 Find Your Peak Performance with Mindset Coach Hina KhanAs a Peak Performance Mindset Coach and former Psychotherapist, Hina has been a student of the mind, human behaviour and human potential. She is someone who will help you challenge and explore the thoughts and beliefs that hold you back. Hina is covering what we can do to have more money, more time with our family, more resources to contribute where we want, and more… WITHOUT adding hours to our day.    Hina Shares: Things we can start doing today to get where we want to go Why is it so important to focus on wher...2024-03-1259 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E87 Cannabis - Busting the Myths with Emma AndrewsDescription:   Emma Andrews is a dynamic leader with 15+ years experience working across the natural products, sport nutrition, and cannabis industries. She is a media correspondent for the cannabis industry and has gained invaluable insights into all aspects of the supply chain and consumption experience. Emma has explored cannabis from every lens and is sharing the truth about cannabis use, not only from the perspective of an industry expert, but also from the perspective of a mom and athlete.   From THC to CBD, we talk about what may work for you. Emma candidly discusses cannabis in pre...2024-03-0559 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E86 Trauma Informed Care with Dr. Heather MillarDr. Millar is working to train other birth providers on how to offer trauma-informed care. Pap smears, pelvic exams, IUD insertions, surgeries, and childbirth are all complex and often deeply vulnerable moments for a patient. Step one is ensuring that the patient's background and trauma history are recognized, and then working to enhance the experience for all those who feel uncomfortable during these times should be essential. We cover it all in this episode! We even cover tips on how you can have the best experience even if your doctor isn’t trauma-informed.   Dr. Heather Millar’s trauma...2024-02-271h 01We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E85 Vaginal Weight Lifting & Sexual Power with Kim AnamiKim has always been highly attuned to her own sexual energy + spiritual curiosity. She’s made it her life mission to help others use sex for deep personal growth. She’s a globe-trotting coach, national media commentator, and retreat curator with a book in the works, a bodaciously blooming business, and a collection of couture crystal and maribou dildos. In this episode we truly go there with Kim discussing her journey to where she is today, the controversy surrounding her work, the concept of using sex to reach enlightenment, and so much more [including the heaviest item Kim’...2024-02-2050 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS9 | E84 Let’s Catch Up… with Nikki and LexiWe’ll be chatting about… How we’re juggling work, travel, parenting, etc.  Our thoughts on taking time away from your kids  In turn, how to make the most of your time with your children Prioritizing yourself and small ways you can start doing that today Mom triggers: How to work through & overcome them Show Notes:  For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.* 2024-02-1341 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E83 Navigating the Ethics in Medical Decision Making with Dr. Rebecca GreenbergMaking big health decisions can be overwhelming..  It can challenge our personal values and beliefs and lead to internal conflict and unrest. It can cause rifts in families. We can wonder “what is the right thing to do?” and have uncertainty when there is more than one way to proceed. Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a  bioethicist who works with families to help reduce the stress and burden of medical decision-making and provides the necessary support  to make a difficult  decision with confidence. A Bioethicist is a healthcare professional trained to guide people who are unsure about what is the best cho...2023-09-0650 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E82 Ditching Yo-Yo Dieting with Lucia HawleyTrigger warning: This episode covers body image and weight loss.    Lucia Hawley is a women's weight loss expert living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30 and older end yo-yo dieting and weight loss resistance with the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion and scientifically-backed nutrition science. Society one minute tells us to be smaller then flips to love the body we’re in! It can feel like whiplash and Lucia is sharing her journey with weight loss in hopes of empowering other women to work towards a body they love.    Lucia Shares...2023-08-2948 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E81 Breathwork with Jill Miller: The Science of ResilienceJill Miller, fascia expert, has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. She is the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body, and a contributing author on self-myofascial release in the text book Fascia, Function and Medical Applications.   In this episode Jill breaks down the basics for con...2023-08-221h 08We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E80 Cold Plunges, Breathwork and the Creation of Othership with Amanda Laine & Harry TaylorHarry and Amanda are 2 of the 5 co-founder's at Othership. They have designed and built the first emotional training classes in North America combining beautiful social spaces built around saunas/ice baths and the leading Breathwork mobile app. They are creating spaces that encourage openness to the awe, belonging, and interconnectivity that animates the human experience.   In this episode, Harry and Amanda cover the benefits of connecting to your mind and body. They also take us on a guided breathwork from their app.    Amanda and Harry Share: Cold plunge/ice bath ben...2023-08-1541 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E78 Parenting Without the Battle Requires Skills with Tia SlighthamTia is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling author and most importantly a MOM.  In this episode, Tia is sharing amazing tips that will help us parent with purpose and sitch the guilt. Listening, teaching, and getting on the same page as your child will help put an end to many problems parents face. Tune in for strategies that work (and that you can start using today!)  Tia is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease th...2023-07-2540 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E77 The Missing Pieces to Your Cesarean Recovery with Dr. Jen FraboniDr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. She’s also a c-section mom herself who understands gaps in c-section recovery. In this episode we cover it all from how to prepare for a c-section (even if you aren’t planning on having one), what to expect after having a c-section, best practice for early rehab, mobilizing your scar, and scar massage. Jen shares her personal journey and easy to follow advice for fellow cesarean moms. Check out Jen's free postpartum guide for cesa...2023-07-1841 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E76 Building a Superfoods Empire with Kristel de GrootKristel is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to hero, with a whopping $200 million in revenue and a successful exit in October 2022. Your Super was launched when Kristel’s partner, Michael, was diagnosed with cancer at age 24. While Michael was going through chemo, Kristel started experimenting with the possibilities of using food as medicine. Since then, Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life. In this episode, Kristel takes us through su...2023-07-1139 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E75 Quickie on Boobies with Nikki and LexiIn this mini episode with Nikki and Lexi the banter is about boobs. Both have struggled with postpartum boob confidence but they’re learning to embrace it. Lexi shares her thoughts of breast augmentation after 4 kids, and Nikki talks about the mental work of owning what you’ve got.  They talk about their experience going through all the boob phases life has to offer. If you’ve ever wished for bigger, smaller, or perkier boobs, this episode is for you! Show Notes: For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and weg...2023-07-0508 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS8 | E74 Postpartum body odour is a thing and Jenn Pike is here to help.Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor and a Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in women's health + hormones and as an inspired Mom of two, she understands the struggle of hormonal body odor post baby.  Jenn’s mission is to inspire you to cut the B.S and help you to create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do. She breaks down WHY we smell… and what we can do about it! Jenn Shares: Why do you smell more like stinky onions when breast-feeding? HELP! How do ou...2023-06-2737 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E73 Sounding the alarm on preventable maternal death, the loss of obstetric skills like vaginal breech birth, and reviewing the ARRIVE trial with Dr. Rohan D’Souza OBGYN, PhD.Trigger warning: We discuss maternal death during and after pregnancy, as well as problematic cesarean birth rates. Dr. Rohan D’Souza is an obstetrician and associate professor with the departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. He specializes in the care of pregnant women and gender-diverse people with medical disorders, and his research work is focused on reducing pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza has made it his mission to reduce pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza and Nikki explore the alarming statistics that may be missed and what k...2023-04-1944 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E72 The Importance of Teaching Mindfulness, Meditation & Breath Work to Our Children with Natalie von TeichmanDuring the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie found herself being Canada’s 29th case… Her isolation period gave Natalie an even wider depth of insight around how to deal with situations that are beyond our control and the trauma it can play on us mentally.  Her positive outlook by searching for silver linings through gratitude and mindset shifts, is something that she hopes she can help others with as they navigate the new and challenging environment that we live in today.    Natalie is the mother of 4 boys and made it her mission to give children the tools needed...2023-04-1140 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E71 Breaking Cycles and Raising Yourself with Dr. Tanya CotlerDr. Tanya Cotler is a child and adult clinical psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in reproductive mental health, infant mental health and parent-child attachment and attachment trauma. Her work and approach also acknowledge that every relationship is messy and that repairing ‘mismatches’ (as opposed to avoiding them completely) is central to building safety and trust.  To some extent, we will all project our own traumas onto our children - it’s how we react and repair that matters! If you find yourself battling with your child or feeling overwhelmed with emotions, this episode is for you.   Dr...2023-04-0449 minBeauty Behind The BrandBeauty Behind The BrandLexi Miles Corrin, The Beauty Behind: WaxonSend us your feedback about the episode!Lexi is the Founder and CEO of @waxon Laser +⁠Waxbar, an innovative beauty concept specializing⁠in hair removal. WAXON was created for clients on-⁠the-go looking for convenient and high-quality⁠services without the steep price tag. ⁠⁠Launched in 2012, WAXON Laser + Waxbar now includes 15⁠locations across the country, with plans for further⁠expansion in 2023. In 2019, Lexi saw a gap in⁠women’s intimate skin care and developed a⁠product line specifically for women; South.⁠Containing only clean beauty ingredients, South is⁠created by Women...2023-03-2839 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E70 Menopause is Not a Disease, it is a Stage of Life with Dr. Daiana CastlemanDr. Daiana Castleman is a Naturopathic Doctor and proud to be one of several Naturopathic Doctors to be qualified by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) as a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dr. Daiana helps women and their families go from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed to feeling calm and energized, so that they can do the things they need to do and show up for their family and loved ones. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Daiana breaks down what to expect, what we can do as preventative measures, and how...2023-03-2850 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E69 It’s probably normal, but if not… with Dr. Jolene BrightenDr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. In this episode, Dr. Brighten walks us through all the things we may not realize are related to our hormones. From preconception, to breastfeeding, to postpartum we always need to keep hormones in check. Through every stage of life, Dr. Brighten is breaking down wh...2023-03-2250 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E68 From Skincare to Entrepreneurial Success with Victoria RadfordVictoria Radford is a celebrity makeup artist and skin expert driven by a fearless approach to beauty. Victoria has continually advanced her business and is sharing some of her best advice tidbits. She tells us the best skincare products and debunks some myths about your skin problems (hint: you can eat the cheese!). Victoria and Lexi discuss overcoming adversity as women entrepreneurs and share how you can become a better leader in your field. Victoria Shares: Victoria’s personal journey How to ensure you’re using the right skincare products Key products you need in your skin...2023-03-1448 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E67 Physiotherapist Going Against the Status Quo with Antony LoAntony Lo is a physiotherapist from Australia and runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He earned his degree from the University of Sydney and has been in practice since 1997 (old enough to see old things come back as new things!). Antony isn’t afraid to hold back when fighting for proper education and information surrounding women’s health. Antony and Nikki dive into it ALL:  Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, tummy tucks, c-section scar tissue, gestational diabetes, diastasis recti, TVA, and so much more. Tune in for a healthy discourse!   Antony Shares: 1. How An...2023-02-281h 24We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E66 Debunking Breastfeeding Myths with Carrie BrunoDescription:   Carrie Bruno, Registered Nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant, made it her life’s work to support families as they move through all of parenting’s challenges. She is empathetic to parent’s journeys with breastfeeding and evidence based so you will be getting the most up to date advice in this interview! Some of this new information may come as a surprise, so Carrie breaks it down and shares advice on how to navigate your breastfeeding journey.  Carrie Shares: New research and guidelines about breastfeeding from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - hint...2023-02-2241 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E65 How to NOT Feel Triggered by Your Own Child with Cori SternCori Stern is a Child Behaviour Expert, Learning Specialist & Entrepreneur at heart. She coaches parents through the ages and stages of development - bringing calm to the chaos in their homes and improving their relationship with their children. Cori coaches Nikki and Lexi through role plays and real-life scenarios to help all parents listening. Cori equips us with tools to help raise a cooperative, resilient, and well-balanced kiddo.   Cori Shares: How Cori became passionate about cooperative/responsive parenting parenting The hardest ages to parent, stages of parenting, and what it all means Understand how k...2023-02-0743 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS7 | E64: Pelvic Organ Prolapse - From the Discovery to Recovery with the Hypopressive Technique with Trista ZinnIn 2012 Trista Zinn was diagnosed with stage 2 bladder prolapse.  As a personal trainer for over 20 years, she was determined to find a holistic approach to her recovery - something other than surgery - which led her to train in the Hypopressive technique. With a decade of personal and professional experience in Hypopressives she continues to passionately spread the word and help others with this revolutionary approach to core and pelvic health.   In this episode Trista shares the benefits and foundational practice of Hypopressives. Through her own journey and expertise she continues to help others improve th...2023-01-241h 00We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E63 Birth Trauma: The Silenced Reality of Postpartum with Teela TomassettiTrigger Warning: This episode discusses birth trauma.    A few years ago Teela decided to pursue her Doctorate with a specialty in birth trauma due to her best friend's experience. Little did she know she would encounter her own birth trauma last year by way of midwifery violence and an excessive hemorrhage almost taking her life.   She’s made it her mission to create a safe space to explore birth trauma survivors' experience, challenging the expectations that we hold, advocating for change, and supporting survivors in discovering their healing. Teela shares advice on ho...2022-12-1352 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E62 Lived Experience vs. Academia on Trauma + Trafficking with Alexandra StevensonTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and drug abuse.    Alexandra Stevenson experienced the unthinkable. It took years for her to process what happened to her. She shares her story with drugs, relationship violence, sexual assault, trafficking and more in an effort to prevent what happened to her happening to others.    Alexandra has a deep commitment to educating both herself and others about trauma, trafficking and, most importantly, how to prevent them. She cofounded an anti-trafficking nonprofit in the US and continues her work as a freelance cons...2022-12-061h 05We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E61 The Truth on Pelvic Girdle Pain with Dr. Sinéad DufourDr. Sinéad Dufour is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University. Her current research interests include: conservative approaches to manage pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy-related pelvic-girdle pain, and interprofessional collaborative practice models of service provision to enhance pelvic health. Dr. Sinéad Dufour gives us the tools we need to combat SPD pain. She debunks myths, gives advice, and shares hope for the future with new breakthroughs in research.    Sinéad Shares: Explanation of  SPD, lightning crotch, pubic bone pain, etc.  Sinéad debunks pelvic-girdle pain myths True causes o...2022-11-2953 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E60 Plus Size Pregnancy + Birth with Jen McLellanJen McLellan helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. Jen is also a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother to a charismatic twelve-year-old. In this episode Jen shares tips for those living in larger bodies - from preconception to postpartum - as well as how we can all be allies and create space for EVERY BODY.    Jen Shares: Jen’s experience with plus size pregnancy + birth Misconceptions about plus size pregnancy and birth How we can all be a...2022-11-2247 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E59 Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Not the Postpartum Recovery You Expected with Dr. Margo KwiatkowskiMargo Kwiatkowski had her first child, a boy, in the summer of 2021 and soon after discovered she had pelvic organ prolapse. She has spent the last 6 months sharing her personal experience and professional knowledge about prolapse on Instagram. Prolapse affects a large group of women but can feel taboo to talk about. You’re not alone if you’re experiencing prolapse and there is hope! You can get back to the things you love and you don’t have to lose the activities you used to enjoy. Margo shares hope for all who may be experiencing prolapse and those who ar...2022-11-1745 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E58 Surviving the Newborn Stage with Sharon MazelFrom overcoming new mom anxiety to dealing with judgments around your parenting decisions, parenting expert Sharon Mazel tells all! Sharon is an author, speaker, and mom of four with over two decades of experience in this field - she’s the co-author of bestselling book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting 4th and 5th Edition and shares advice on how to conquer the newborn stage with new tried and true strategies.    Shannon Shares: How to bring calmness & confidence into parenting How to navigate the judgment you feel around parenting decisions How to prepare yourse...2022-11-0851 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E57 Bathroom Anxiety Is a REAL Anxiety with Megan MarsiglioAfter being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and IBS in 2009, Megan felt extremely isolated and humiliated about having digestive issues. She was always in pain, always running to the bathroom and avoided a lot of situations so that she didn’t have to talk about what she was experiencing, or risk not being able to make it to the bathroom in time (aka bathroom anxiety).    As Megan slowly began opening up about what she was dealing with, she learned that many others dealt with the same issues—they just weren’t talking about them. The stigma around g...2022-11-0143 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E56 The Truth About Proper C-Section Recovery with Nicole AlfredPlanned vs. emergency, singleton vs. multiples, first vs. repeat… There's a lot that makes your c-section journey unique. That’s why all c-section recoveries shouldn’t look the same! Nicole talks about the different cesarean birth experiences, the importance of having a plan, the bullshit that surrounds recovery, mental health during healing, and SO much more - tune in even if you don’t plan to have a c-section, these tips resonate for all of us.   Nicole Shares: Aftercare of c-sections and how it’s different from vaginal delivery The differences in c-sections and recovery ar...2022-10-251h 09We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E55 Posture for Sexual Wellbeing with Dr. Janelle HowellThere’s so much information floating around about pelvic floors. Dr. Janelle Howell, DPT, WCS shares her top tips for ensuring your posture is supporting your pelvic floor. This affects more than you think including arousal, sex, and orgasms! Janelle discusses how our mindset can affect our pelvic floor and what to do about it. Tune in to chat about pelvic floors, sex, orgasms, God, and the things our mama never taught us!    Janelle Shares: How does pelvic health impact us  (beyond leaking and pregnancy)? Her thoughts on religion & sex How your posture affects your...2022-10-1835 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E54 What Lexi Wishes She’d Known About C-BirthLexi had 3 vaginal deliveries and delivered her fourth baby via emergency Cesarean. From the quickness of the experience, being tied to the table, feeling the first cuts, and 7 layers being separated to welcome her baby… Lexi is sharing what she wishes she would have known about the surgery itself and the recovery. Hear how a mom of 4 (and newborn twins) manages C-birth recovery: Lexi talks about how she’s healing, her experience with recovery, and her top tips.   Lexi Shares: Early C-birth recovery How to prep older siblings for bringing home baby/babies and how t...2022-10-1135 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS6 | E53 Lexi’s Twin Birth Story: Cesarean + Vaginal Delivery in the Same DayOne pregnancy, two babies and two very different stories! Lexi is a mom of 4 and her first two deliveries were uncomplicated vaginal births -  she did everything to prepare for two more. Baby A arrived as planned, but Baby B had an alarming birth that ended in an emergency cesarean and resuscitation. Lexi is working through the lasting effects of that day while juggling being a mom of 4, 4 and under, healing from vaginal & cesarean births, getting back to running her business and processing her journey.    Lexi Shares: How she and the twins are doing tod...2022-10-0440 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E51 Mindfulness in Pregnancy and Hypnobirthing with Tracy DoneganTracy Donegan, RM is a medically trained midwife, published author and positive birth expert. Born in Ireland, Tracy has lived and worked on three continents and currently lives in Texas with her husband and two boys. She is the Founder and President of GentleBirth, an award winning smartphone app that combines brain science, birth science and technology to empower positive birth experiences through birth preparation. Tracy speaks around the world on topics such as Mindfulness for Maternal and Infant Wellbeing and is at the forefront of the global positive birth movement.   Nikki, Lexi, and Tracy d...2022-07-051h 00We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E50 Finding Resilience with Angi FletcherAngi has experience from 30+ years of dealing with debilitating depression and anxiety. She has gone through seasons of divorce, the death of her parents, financial ruin, 3 pregnancies and postpartum. The growing pains from these seasons lead her to seek the root cause of her dis-ease through rebuilding her life.   Nikki, Lexi and Angi discuss how Angi overcame the lowest parts of her life. Angi shares coping mechanisms, raw stories, and hope for others struggling with life’s curveballs.    What We’re Chatting About: Tell us about what you’ve gone through t...2022-06-2852 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E49 Unlocking Your Sexual Superpowers with Dr. Stephen de WitDr. Stephen de Wit is a Board Certified Sexologist through the American College of Sexologists. He holds a Masters of Public Health in Human Sexuality and a Doctorate of Human Sexuality. Stephen travels internationally speaking about sexual empowerment and will show you how to inject more freedom and fun into your sex life so you can enjoy more pleasure, connection, and excitement.    Nikki, Lexi and Stephen are talking about the unfiltered truth of sexuality. We chat about embracing your sexual desires, ensuring your partner is on the same page, and how to start your journey to...2022-06-2157 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E48 Ending Routine Episiotomies with Dr. Michael KleinDr. Michael Klein is best known for his landmark Randomized Control Trial of episiotomy that demonstrated that routine episiotomy caused the very problems it was supposed to prevent. This work is credited with leading to a dramatic drop in episiotomy and a parallel drop in severe rectal trauma across Canada and beyond. Semi retired, he continues to teach both clinical and research skills, and mentors family practice physicians for their research projects. He is also the author of “Dissident Doctor”, a riveting book chronicling his life and work.  Nikki, Lexi, and Dr. Klein chat about the eye openi...2022-06-131h 10We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E47 Infant Loss, Postpartum Nutrition and Healing with Michelle O’BrienTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subject matter surrounding pregnancy loss.    Michelle O’Brien is a mother of 4 girls, three in her arms and one in her heart. Michelle’s first daughter, Harper, passed away due to complications three days after birth. Following Harper’s passing, she learned to navigate her family’s tragic loss through movement, mindfulness, and nutrition. Michelle feels compelled to bring awareness, compassion, and hope to other women who have also suffered pregnancy-related heartbreak.   Listen as Nikki, Lexi, and Michelle chat about the tools and resources Michelle relied on f...2022-06-0738 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E46 Breaking Down Mommy Wine Culture with Michelle KaplerMommy wine culture is booming. You don’t have to go far to find memes about the “quarantini” and “mommy’s juice box” being a box of Rosé. Today we are asking the question why? Drinking can be a coping mechanism for stressed out moms - but what moms really need isn’t wine. What we need is support. And that is unfortunately difficult to ask for.    We are interviewing Michelle Kapler. She is  a Certified Life Coach, specializing in overdrinking and alcohol freedom. She works with high achieving women, who want to explore their relationship with...2022-05-3140 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E45 Is Balance Bullsh*t? Mini Mioche Founder Alyssa Kerbel Weighs InAlyssa Kerbel has been a pioneer of the ethical and sustainable fashion movement in Canada for over 14 years and has become a thought leader in values driven businesses.  She is passionate about spiritual entrepreneurship, personal growth, as well as promoting a message around the power of human kindness in helping to heal us and change the world.   Alyssa has been featured on the Profit Magazine list of Canada’s top 100 female entrepreneurs and mini mioche has been included in the Canadian Business Growth500 list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies and the Globe and Mail list o...2022-05-2454 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E44 Po0p Issues, Gastro Intestinal Health, Eczema and More with Dr. Ana-Maria TempleDr. Ana-Maria Temple is a Holistic Pediatrician, best selling author, mother of 3 and has had over 100 TV News and Podcast appearances. She does NOT hold back when critically evaluating the current healthcare model. Brace yourself for some cognitive dissonance!! Her passion is to inspire, educate and empower you to revamp your families health and prevent children from developing chronic disease.    Topics Discussed:   Tell us how you came to become a Holistic Pediatrician?  Your mission is to empower and educate families to raise their kids with less medication. Let's talk about why there's such...2022-05-1750 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E43 The Scoop on Po0p with Dr. Dina KulikConstipation, fiber supplements, probiotics, appearance of poop, laxatives and more. We’re going there with Dr. Dina Kulik. As a pediatrician and mother of 4 boys, we want to hear  Dr. Dina Kulik’s thoughts  on poop and how to keep things regular.  She is the founder of Kidcrew, a multidisciplinary clinic for children, providing a One Stop for Kids’ Health™. Listen in for poop tips for both children and adults!   Topics Discussed: Constipation, how do you define it?  What are the best ways to combat constipation? What are your hot tips for both adults and kids? How...2022-05-1037 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS5 | E42 Finding Strength Through Fertility Struggles with Emily GetzEmily Getz lost her second child unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. Emily has since struggled with her fertility. She has undergone medical interventions such as IUI and multiple failed rounds of IVF, an ectopic pregnancy, (which resulted in the removal of her right fallopian tube) and most recently in February had a miscarriage at 8-weeks pregnant, which resulted in her first D&C after getting pregnant through natural conception.  In this episode we talk about the emotional toll of fertility struggles, what fertility looks like for different people, and how to support those around y...2022-05-0355 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E41 The VBAC Link with Julie & MeaganNavigating the conflicting information about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) can be overwhelming. Julie & Meagan from the VBAC Link provide evidence-based education and break down the medical jargon to help expecting moms feel confident and prepared. We do some myth busting today! This is great listening for everyone, but especially for anyone contemplating a VBAC.   Topics Discussed: What are the biggest myths about VBACs that you wish more women knew? VBAC Calculator - reliability of them? What are the stats around VBACs in North America (how common, success, etc.)? What do you wish more w...2022-04-0550 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E40 Perinatal Mental Health with 2 Pregnant Social Workers1 in 7 mothers suffer from postpartum depression, and yet they often feel alone or unsure of how to get support. We hope that today’s episode with Toronto based hospital social workers Kayla Deverson & Melissa Luongo can serve as a resource for anyone struggling with their mental health during or after pregnancy. Kayla and Melissa are both pregnant themselves during this interview and they share personal and professional tips to help improve mental health outcomes during the perinatal period. Topics Discussed: What are the stats around mental health issues in the pregnancy and postpartum period?  How do you...2022-03-2938 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E39 OMG, It’s Twins!They wanted a third, and then SURPRISE, it's twins! Lexi shares her big announcement and we dive into unsolicited pregnancy advice, comments on body size, other people's projections, nasty gestational diabetes drinks and much, much more. It's been a long time since Lexi and Nikki have a chat like this on the podcast!  Topics Discussed: Lexi's reaction finding out she's about to have 4 kids under 4. Lexi peeing when she pukes from first trimester nausea  How to handle unsolicited comments on bump size  How to navigate people's projections of their own birth drama Nikki's experience fai...2022-03-2241 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E38 Debunking Diastasis Recti with Munira Hudani, PTIn this episode Lexi & Nikki are Debunking Diastasis Recti with Munira Hudani, PT. Munira is a Pre and Postpartum Physiotherapist who specifically helps people with Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) rebuild core strength after having a baby. As a trusted leader in her field, it is her mission to create clarity amongst all the confusion so that more moms with diastasis and core weakness can finally begin to feel strong again. In addition to helping moms in-person and through online programs, she also is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with fitness and rehab professionals. She has presented on...2022-03-1548 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E37 All About Endometriosis with Filmmaker Shannon Cohn, JDEndometriosis is the most common disease that no one really understands. Every year, countless women are forced to leave careers they love, abandon dreams of having children, watch their personal relationships suffer and live in unspeakable pain. We spoke with filmmaker Shannon Cohn about her documentary Endo What and discussed the following:  1.What is Endometriosis? How common is it? Symptoms? Risk Factors? 2. Shannon’s journey. Why she created a film & how it’s been received. 3.  What are some common misconceptions about endo? 4. What are some of the medical ways of treating endo? 5. Advice...2022-03-0838 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E36 Circumcision, Vasectomies & more with Urologist Dr. Rena MalikFrom the surprising stats on vasectomies and erectile dysfunction, to the need-to-know info about circumcision - we go there with Urologist Dr. Rena Malik. Some questions answered include: 1. How does tubal ligation compare with a vasectomy procedure? Side effects? 2. Why aren't more people getting vasectomies? Cultural beliefs? 3. What are the global trends around infant circumcision? What do parents need to know? 4. How can men improve erectile dysfunction? Dr. Rena D. Malik is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology and Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at...2022-03-0138 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E35 - The Unfiltered Truth About Fertility Treatments with Dr. Anne MatthewsAnne Matthews is a passionate advocate for reproductive health and normalizing the conversation around fertility, labour, loss and menstruation. One of the only Fellows of the American Board for Oriental Medicine in Ontario, Anne practices Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Toronto. In this episode we discuss: 1. What is AMH? Is it that important for fertility? 2. What do you wish more people knew about trying to conceive? 3. What is the importance of education in fertility? Overcoming her own infertility diagnosis after being diagnosed with an 8cm dermoid cyst (and subsequent surgery...2022-02-221h 00We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E34: Healing Food Issues with Ahuva Magder HershkopAhuva Magder Hershkop is a mother of three, a Registered Dietitian and parent feeding coach. Ahuva is the Founder of ARM Yourself Dietetics, a pediatric based nutrition practice in Toronto focused on working with families to ditch the mealtime stress, address picky eating, and supporting families in raising intuitive eaters. In this episode we discuss: 1) Unhelpful phrases like "clean your plate" that are often passed down from generations. 2) Childhood traumas that present themselves in parents when it comes to food and mealtimes? 3) Tips for handling sugar addicted kids. 4) Suggestions for parents in healing...2022-02-1551 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E33: Sex & Intimacy After Baby with Vanessa and Xander MarinSex after baby? We go there with Vanessa and Xander Marin. She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and he’s a regular dude. Together they’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you want to grab sushi with. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. It’s the sex education you WISH you’d had! They give away the majority of their content for free, but if you are wanting more, here are they offer online courses! For more of Vanessa...2022-02-0840 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS4 | E32: Birth Plans, Self-Advocating and more with OB-GYN Dr. Nicole RankinsA board-certified, practicing OB/GYN, wife, mom, podcast host, and course creator, Dr. Nicole Rankins is all about helping you have your most beautiful pregnancy and birth experience. Born into a family of educators, she felt the pull to medical school the day she looked in the mirror and saw a vision of herself in a white coat. And get this… it happened while she was studying to be an engineer. Sounds crazy, right?! But that vision has led her to deliver more than 1,000 babies and demystify childbirth for thousands more women — through her 5-sta...2022-02-0146 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E31: Botox, Fillers & Botched Jobs with Dermatologists Dr. Rosen & Dr. Muhn from @DermeticsThe truth is, if you decide to get injectables, you need to be VERY careful who you choose to do the job! Before opening @Dermetics, Dr. Muhn and Dr. Rosen completed dermatology residency programs at McGill University and spent one additional year training one-on-one in specialized aesthetic and skin cancer surgery fellowships. Recognized as advanced leaders in the field of medical aesthetics, including injectables, technology, and the science of skincare, they have been at the forefront of teaching, trials and advancing medicine in Canada and worldwide. In over 15 years of practice, they have been involved in the...2021-12-2145 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E30: Money, Motherhood & Female Empowerment with The Rebel MamasAt the helm of this ship are two women - Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem - a pair of former party-girls who got unintentionally pregnant within weeks of each other and went from acquaintances to best friends in a (fetal) heartbeat. In 2014, the two unlikely moms combined their talents and mutual distaste for the typical mommy rhetoric and created The Rebel Mama(.com). Adored by cool moms the world over, the smart and edgy online publication creates a safe and judgement-free space that’s known for its celebration of both individuality and authenticity. Between the two of them, Aleks an...2021-12-1435 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E29: Masturbation, Shame & Body Autonomy with Sexologist Carlen CostaCarlen Costa really connects the dots for us in this episode as it relates to masturbation, shame and body autonomy. This conversation also has so many critical tips for parents as it relates to setting positive boundaries for our children. Carlen is a Clinical Sexologist & Psychotherapist, Cannabis Educator & best-selling Author of the book, "Love: The Women's Guide to Not F*cking Settling". She is also CEO of The Everyday Goddess® a radical love & lifestyle brand that elevates your personal power; as well as The Goddess Foundation, a charity that seeks to raise money to fund programs and services by w...2021-12-0754 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E28: What You Must Know About Breast Cancer Screening with Oncologist Dr. Michelle NadlerDr. Michelle Nadler is a Medical Oncologist with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She's also an Assistant Professor, Clinician in Quality & Innovation at the University of Toronto. In her clinical role, she treats women with breast cancer. From a research perspective, she focuses on cancer-survivorship issues and the role of exercise/rehabilitation in oncology as well as breast cancer screening from women age 40-49. For both of these topics, her focus is on knowledge translation (or dissemination & implementation) - ie how can we ensure that we put the best evidence into routine clinical practice. This is such an important topic...2021-11-3045 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E27: Birth Plans, Epidurals & Inductions: Mommy Labour Nurse Tells All with Leisel TeenAs a labor and delivery nurse, and mom of two, Liesel has always believed that knowledge is the key to erasing fear and empowering new moms to give birth and care for their newborns with confidence. Since starting Mommy Labor Nurse in 2017, Liesel has been able to do that for SO many more mamas than she ever could in her role as an L&D nurse alone. Over 20,000 expecting and new mamas have taken her courses and had a better birth and transition into motherhood because of the community!   For more of Liesel Teen, please vi...2021-11-2354 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E26: Parental Burnout, Mommy Rage & Boundaries with Psychologist Dr. Ashurina ReamDr. Ashurina Ream, PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health. Her passion for this population arose after becoming a mother herself. She recognized the limited support and education in the community regarding the care for women. This resulted in her pursuing additional education as well as creating resources for those impacted by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to this specialty, Dr. Ream has trained in various disciplines as it pertains to the field of psychology. She has worked with those struggling with body image, eating disorders, parenting, health-related mood impairment, cognitive...2021-11-1644 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E25: What You Need to Know: Postpartum Running with Pelvic PT & Researcher Gráinne DonnellyGráinne Donnelly is a mama of 4. She founded Absolute Physio as a pelvic health focused physiotherapy clinic in 2013 and since then the business has evolved into something quite unique. While still running private select pelvic health services in her clinic in Northern Ireland, she also offers virtual pelvic health and educational services to a wider international footprint. She also offers consultancy services for businesses requiring specialist pelvic health insight and guidance. The focus of the clinic is now advanced pelvic health evaluations and research development, specifically linked to the biopsychosocial factors around postpartum running and her Postpartum Running G...2021-11-091h 01We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E24: How to have awkward conversations with your kids, with Early Childhood Expert, Caron Irwin Caron Irwin, is a Canadian-based mother of three and founder of Roo Family where she and her team provide parents with comprehensive support to navigate the adventures and challenges of parenting and family life. Caron holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a Certified Child Life Specialist. She has over 10 years of experience supporting children and families through illness at Canada’s largest children’s hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children.  For more of Caron Irwin, please visit http://www.roofamily.ca on the Web an...2021-11-0239 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E23: Breast Implant Illness with Plastic Surgeon Dr. David RankinDr. Rankin is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. After extensive training at some of the nation’s top Academic Institutions, including Columbia University and the University of Michigan, Dr. Rankin went on to a Surgical Residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. He then completed a full Plastic Surgery Fellowship in his hometown of Michigan where he studied under some of the nation’s most recognized surgeons. David Rankin MD, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and ma...2021-10-2636 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS3 | E22: The Science Behind Mommy Brain with Dr. Jodi PawluskiDr Jodi Pawluski, PhD, HDR is a neuroscientist, psychotherapist and mother of 2. For more than 15 years, her research has focused on the neuroscience of motherhood and the effects of maternal mental illness and antidepressant medications on mother and offspring. She regularly speaks nationally and internationally about her research findings as well as the fascinating effects of motherhood on the brain. Dr Pawluski is passionate about increasing our understanding of the amazing things our brains do when we parent. You can find her talking more about this with other leading researchers in the field on her podcast...2021-10-191h 03We Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E20: Breastfeeding Truths with Carrie BrunoWe hope this episode can serve as a resource for anyone preparing to breastfeed, currently struggling, or looking for an empathetic expert along their journey. Carrie Bruno is a Registered Nurse, IBCLC lactation consultant and leader of a team of 60 Registered Nurses across North America all committed to making parenthood easier.  For more of Carrie Bruno, please visit  https://www.instagram.com/the.mama.coach/ on Instagram https://themamacoach.com/ on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit https://www.instagram.com/wegotherepodcast/ on In...2021-08-1036 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E19: Healing from Birth Trauma with Jennifer SummerfeldtJennifer Summerfeldt holds an MA in counselling psychology and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with nearly 20 years of experience in maternal health and psychology studies. Located in Canada, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on maternal mental health, childbirth trauma and trauma-informed care for childbirth professionals. She inspires women to bravely engage in their healing journey. Jennifer is the author of two books: Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth and Midwifery for the Soul https://www.midwiferyforthesoul.com/ Jennifer is also the founder of Ask Therapy for Moms https://www...2021-08-0349 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E18: Health, Hormones & Happiness with Jenn PikeJenn cuts through the "wellness" BS and shares simple, must-hear tips on how to improve your health, hormones, and happiness. Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor and a Medical Exercise Specialist. She is also a Bestselling author and host of the podcast The Simplicity Sessions.   Follow Jenn on Instagram @jennpike & @thesimplicityproject Visit Jenn’s website www.jennpike.com Check out Jenn’s blog, podcast, and recipes Visit Jenn’s YouTube channel Work with Jenn o Synced Program o Online Movement...2021-07-2753 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E17: Mentally Processing C-Birth with Ashley NoweAshley Nowe is a certified Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Nutrition Coach. Her journey teaching moms to heal was born from her own struggle with diastasis recti after the birth of her twins. Ashley is the founder of Strong Like a Mother (SLAM), a total body, kick-butt fitness program that has helped thousands of women heal, ditch diet-culture, and feel stronger than ever. You can find her on IG @GetMomStrong and at www.getmomstrong.com For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit https://www.instagram.com/wegotherepodcast/ 2021-07-2042 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E16: All About UTI‘s with Urogynecologist Dr. Carolyn BestCarolyn Best BSc MD FRCSC Following the completion of my undergraduate medical degree at the University of Toronto, I completed my residency training at McMaster University in 2009. I went on to do a two year Fellowship in Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at the University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital. I then returned to McMaster University and joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2012, with a clinical practice focused on pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. At the same time I developed a keen interest in surgical education. In January 2016, I moved my clinical practice...2021-07-1350 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E15: Recovering From Abuse: Hannah Bower shares her story.A note from Hannah: Like many of you, I am no stranger to hard times. I was once a gymnast for the University of Nebraska. That is until I dislocated both of my elbows at the same time. This is only after recovering from breaking both ankles at the same time. I lost my sport, my identity, and my self-worth. I spiraled into depression, anxiety, and extreme sudden weight gain. It is no surprise that eating disorders, obsessive thoughts, and low self-worth found its way into my life. I was then sexually abused, which shattered me. I...2021-07-0636 minWe Go There PodcastWe Go There PodcastS2 | E14: Same Sex Parenthood with Morgan & Alejandra @TwoMomsinMotionMorgan and Alejandra’s rainbow family includes two rescue dogs, Coyote & Ariel & their newest addition, baby Alaia. They live in Toronto, Canada and their shared passion is to open minds and hearts in order to contribute to social change and spread love in the world. They acknowledge that they live in an accepting community (bubble) in Toronto. However, many people globally are not able to live authentic and transparent lives because of fear. Making their story public is our way of contributing to change while inspiring others to live an active life. They hope to continue to be a so...2021-06-2948 min