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Bellies, Babies and Birth!

Bellies, Babies and Birth!

By Bellies, Babies and Birth

This is the podcast to listen to for all things birth related. We're changing the conversation around pelvic health so join us as we talk pregnancy, post partum recovery, sex, exercise and nutrition, not to mention self-care, that ever elusive space mamas need to regain their confidence, find a new groove and feel like themselves again. It takes a tribe! We'll be building community and talking to many other experts, which will be extra fun for those in the phoenix and northwest valley area.
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Episode 41 - Deeper healing with TRE and psychedelics from former Army Ranger, Chad McLean

Bellies, Babies and Birth!Dec 15, 2022

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Episode 53 - How to make fitness work for your life with Haven Fitness
Jun 30, 202354:21
Episode 52 - Talking Faith, Family and Freedom in Business with Ashley Strand

Episode 52 - Talking Faith, Family and Freedom in Business with Ashley Strand

 - Knowing yourself

- we discussed the DISC assessment and Strengths Finder assessments

- links and her consult below.  

- Hangups of Self-judgment and judging others 

- How to avoid suffering in our decision making


Biz profile is 
www.ssunetwork.com

personal IG @ashleystrand_

biz IG @ssunetwork


Ashley Brooke Strand is the founder of She Speaks Up Network, and your biggest cheerleader & accountability coach to step into your God-given unique style of leadership & influence. She helps you to remove the habits or subconscious image of yourself that may be holding you back from thriving in your business & life. 

After going from working a $10/hr job to running a multiple six figure business & failing a lot too, she wanted to create a new approach to coaching & leadership development that was practical but doesn't leave out the Christ centered soul work. 

She runs 3 successful businesses while also helping her husband homeschool 3 children.

You can connect on insta @ssunetwork or www.ssunetwork.com

Jun 16, 202355:02
Episode 51 - Everything pelvic and sexual health for women (Amy featured on Fitness advocates)

Episode 51 - Everything pelvic and sexual health for women (Amy featured on Fitness advocates)

Amy is featured on Fitness Advocate podcast. Here's the link to check out more from Fitness advocates

In this episode, Amy discusses:

  • post partum recovery
  • baby blues
  • what women want
  • what men need to hear.

She also discusses sexual expectations and how sex changes after baby and her passion for helping us all change our beliefs and expectations around this so it is a much more positive experience for everyone.

May 25, 202351:23
Episode 50 - Understanding Hypnosis and its use for pregnancy, delivery and more! (With Chyanne Perea)

Episode 50 - Understanding Hypnosis and its use for pregnancy, delivery and more! (With Chyanne Perea)

Join us as we discuss hypnosis - what it is and what it's NOT. 

We do some myth busting around this


Revival birth - how it's different from hypnobirthing classes and can be used for all births, including C-sections and medicated hospital births.


Hypnosis is clinically proven to reduce the risk of post partum depression and anxiety. 


Chyanne shares how her passion for this work developed and all she has going on for women and helping them discover the super power of being connected to themselves.

All she has going on with Ladies night - so much more than just self care nights and also starting child-led hypnosis classes. 


Revivalhypnotherapy.com

revivialhypnoaz on instagram

602-565-2421

Apr 28, 202351:56
Episode 49 - Helping new moms look at the changes to their lives (With Diane Palacios)

Episode 49 - Helping new moms look at the changes to their lives (With Diane Palacios)

Diane Palacios LPC, LISAC, PMH-C is the owner and psychotherapist at

Palacios Crew Counseling LLC and has grown up in AZ, is an intercultural

marriage for over 12 years with three children ages 11, 9, and 7.

Diane has worked in the mental health field and has served the community in

many capacities for over 27years. She graduated from NAU with a BA in

Psychology in 2002. Diane then moved to Pasadena, CA to attend Fuller

Theological Seminary and graduated in 2004 with a Masters in Multicultural

Ministries and Hispanic Studies and is bilingual in Spanish and English. In 2009,

Diane went back to graduate school at Grand Canyon University and graduated

in 2011 with a double Masters in Professional Counseling and Addictions

Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed

Independent Substance Use Counselor (LISAC) as well as an Arizona Board of

Behavioral Health Approved Clinical Supervisor. Diane is a Certified Perinatal

Mental Health Professional and a Certified EMDR therapist and an Approved

EMDR Consultant in Training who specializes in working with women and

families in the perinatal period by helping new parents adjust to the changes in

life, processing birth trauma, grief and loss, or previous trauma, as well as

treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

Diane serves on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as well as is

a board member of Post -Partum Support International-Arizona Chapter.


- 4 tips to regain sense of self

- what does self care look like now

- Find a village

- be honest with yourself

- what the 1 thing most critical to your sanity

Whole spectrum of post partum mental health factors

PMADS - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

We discuss the differences between baby blues, post partum depression, PP anxiety, PP OCD (much less known), and PP psychosis

We also discuss PP PTSD and birth trauma

Treatments - parts therapy, inner child work

EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy

We discuss the importance of finding a practicioner certified in perinatal mental health


Diane Palacios ⁠palacioscrewcounseling.com⁠

same for FB and IGPSI Arizona - ⁠psiarizona.org⁠  

For national resources ⁠postpartum.net⁠

To find EMDR therapists EMDRIA.org

Touchstone Institue also an amazing resources TouchstoneInstitute.org

Timestamps:

2:36 - More about Diane

3:32 - What is EMDR?

8:40 - What does self care after baby look like?

10:18 - Finding YOUR village

14:46 - Baby blues

15:52 - Mental health and nursing your baby

16:30 - Post partum depression

17:18 - Post partum anxiety

18:28 - Post partum OCD v. Post partum Psychosis

27:10 - Trauma in the body

28:18 - What does EMDR do?

Apr 14, 202301:13:54
Episode 48 - Learning from nature- Posture, Breathing and more with Amy Novotny!
Mar 31, 202347:26
Episode 47 - Purpose Meets Paychecks, with career consultant Julie LaCroix

Episode 47 - Purpose Meets Paychecks, with career consultant Julie LaCroix

Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed. is a career counselor in private practice in Southern California serving adults of all ages with launching, establishing and advancing their careers. She works with adults throughout the country via individual counseling sessions, workshops, and online services.

julielacroix.com

citylifestyle.com/northpeoria


 -Hear from an expert how career counseling can catapult or relaunch your career in more ways than you can imagine.

- advice for employees and employers

- using the 80/20 rule for job satisfaction

- why retention is everything right now

- do's and dont's for resumes


Timestamps:

4:00 - More on Julie

6:25 - Above and beyond care

12:05 - Investing in others

15:41 - Closing Americas skills gap (why Julie does what she does)

24:10 - 80/20 Rule

27:00 - Hiring as an employer

40:42 - Connect with Julie

Mar 17, 202344:52
Episode 46 - We deserve better! How concierge practices are raising the bar (With Cheyenna Kopacz)

Episode 46 - We deserve better! How concierge practices are raising the bar (With Cheyenna Kopacz)

Concierge + Cash = More than Convenience. 

Enjoy our conversation with Nurse Practitioner Cheyenna Kopacz from At Your Doorstep Medical and Concierge Care as we get into how the face of medical care is changing, what our clients are saying and so much more!

At Your Doorstep Medical and Concierge Care is a mobile Primary Care practice. Cheyenna Kopacz DNP, FNP-C is the owner and Nurse Practitioner that brings your primary care and urgent care needs into your home. Her passion for bringing care to your home was developed after practicing in a clinic setting that required patient visits to be less than 15 minutes. Quality of care was suffering and patients deserve better.This is a direct patient care model that focuses on root cause of issues. The goal is to bring quality care to your home, avoid unnecessary wait times in an office setting, and improve the patient healthcare experience. The practice treats individuals 6 months and older and is currently accepting new patients. Services are available valley wide for in person and telemedicine visits.

Timestamps:

2:10 - More about Cheyenna (some background)

4:15 - Nurse Practitioner Journey (focus on mobile nursing)

5:54 - Why Cheyenna loves mobile medicine

6:45 - What is At Your Door Medical & Concierge Care?

8:10 - Why Cash pay?

12:25 - Qualifications of Nurse Practitioners

15:20 - The 'P' word 

23:27 - Informed consent 

Mar 03, 202335:08
Episode 45 - Treating Trauma through Fitness (With Chrissy Shaver)

Episode 45 - Treating Trauma through Fitness (With Chrissy Shaver)

We get into so many amazing tools for your healing toolbox. 
Chrissy uses movement and brain-based vision movement to help the body be free from restrictions, triggers, and more

We talk about how annoying the word trigger can be. 
Are you triggered by the word trigger? Us too!

Don't worry, she shares how we can change our story but we need to be heard first!

The 3 year dream that is now OPEN - Live Well Training Center, full of other healing therapists and types of treatments, right here in Glendale.

Have a listen - I can guarantee you'll be inspired to pursue more for your own healing journey!

Timestamps:

2:19-Background on Chrissy? 

 5:54-Use of trauma healing in fitness

16:00-Accountability and coping

29:45-What Chrissy does

30:29-Live Well Training Center

39:00-Words from Chrissy

Feb 17, 202348:08
Episode 44 - All things sex and pelvic health (Interview of Amy by Amy Novotny)

Episode 44 - All things sex and pelvic health (Interview of Amy by Amy Novotny)

Have you ever had pain in your pelvic or genital areas? Did you know that treatment is possible through a pelvic health physical therapist?

We discussed this topic and more for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Amy Vander Linden.  Amy owns Moment of Truth Physical Therapy and has been a physical therapist for over 20 years with a specialization in pelvic floor health.  

We discussed what is meant by “pelvic floor” and the most common conditions she sees for men and women. She explained that treatment can involve both internal and external work in the pelvic area depending on the patient’s comfort.   

Amy went through some of the changes that happen when women become pregnant and deliver a baby. She notes she often works with women to undo excessive practice of Kegel exercises.  She notes women are often taught to tighten up all the muscles in their pelvic area which leads to some of the problems they are experiencing.  

She also went through some of the types of prolapse that can afflict women and why her treatment can help them avoid surgery.  We also dove into incontinence and the importance of educating women to not just live with the condition but to seek help and learn how to sense their bodies differently.   

Amy stressed the importance of men receiving help for their pelvic health and how the pelvic floor muscles differ in the number of layers compared to women. She explained that both men and women need her help for painful sexual intercourse.   

Amy was a wealth of knowledge in this area and has her own podcast called Bellies, Babies, and Birth. She also trains other therapists who want to specialize in this area.   

Please join us to learn more about the treatment of pregnancy, incontinence, prolapse and painful intercourse.

Please feel free to reach out to Amy Vander Linden at https://www.momentoftruthpt.com/

-Dr. Amy Novotny

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Feb 03, 202333:34
Episode 43 - Discovering Truth in Moments of Chaos | Amy Vander Linden interviewed on Gut Health Radio with Nick Belden

Episode 43 - Discovering Truth in Moments of Chaos | Amy Vander Linden interviewed on Gut Health Radio with Nick Belden

“You have a 100% track record of figuring it out.” It’s easy to think that when everything is going your way, but that’s the same mantra Amy thought as she learned she had north of $100,000 stolen from her as she was starting a new office. Once you go through something like that, and come out the other side still standing, you’ve gained a bit of perspective…

In this podcast, Amy opens up about the many struggles, hardships, and wins she’s experienced along her “mompreneurial” journey. If you love a good triumph story, grab yourself some coffee and become inspired!

Check the timestamps below if you’re short on time and want to dive down a specific topic!

Timestamps

Having the entrepreneurial spirit while being a parent (3:30)

What led Amy to become a Physical Therapist (9:00)

Having $100,000 stolen from her (12:30)

Finding appreciation from a sh*t sandwich (26:30)

Living in low-level suffering (33:12)

Do you have to experience suffering to succeed in business (41:49)

We can’t not talk about CrossFit (51:00)

Learning to love working “on the business” vs. “in the business” (1:00:35)

Amy’s Gut Check Moment (1:04:20)

Show Notes

Website: Moment of Truth Physical Therapy

Find them on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube

More from Dr. Nick

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You can find Dr. Nick on Instagram @dr.nickbelden, or visit his clinic website www.hivenaturalhealth.com

Jan 24, 202301:10:51
Episode 42 - Talking functional medicine with Nick Belden of Gut Check Radio

Episode 42 - Talking functional medicine with Nick Belden of Gut Check Radio

Nick Belden - join us as we dive into the story behind his cross country transplantation to sunny Arizona and why he and his fiance Haley created HIVE.

- what does HIVE stand for

H - Holistic

I - Integrative

V - Vitality

E - Empowering

- What is functional medicine anyway

- Talking hormones, gut health, healthy poops and of course CrossFit came up.

He started gut check radio podcast  with the intent of getting the story behind other people's gut check moments in life and in business. Originally from Virginia, he went to school in St. Louis  for finance but then ended up going to graduate school to become a chiropractor, which is where he met Haley.

Nick quickly became fascinated by the body, particularly with digestion and gut health. He likes to help clients learn about their own health, find the root cause of symptoms and help them listen to their body.

We also talk business and the entrepreneurial spirit, beliefs around success and the pros and cons of social media for business.

Resources:

www.hivenaturalhealth.com

If you would like to hear about...

Nutrition & Gut Health 13:58

Diet 14:55

Finding a Provider 23:05

Personality and Goals 28:10

System v. Goal Oriented 30:00

Staying in your lane 35:25

Advice 41:19

Dec 27, 202256:14
Episode 41 - Deeper healing with TRE and psychedelics from former Army Ranger, Chad McLean

Episode 41 - Deeper healing with TRE and psychedelics from former Army Ranger, Chad McLean

Join us for this engaging chat with Chad McLean, former Army Ranger on PTSD, healing with TRE, psychedelics and more!

Raised by a single mom and an alcoholic dad, Chad is no stranger to trauma. The army seemed like a way out. He worked his way up to special forces with the Rangers. 1 bad injury led to pain meds and stupid decisions - a story many have dealt with and faced on their journey. 

He shares his story along with so many of things that have helped him find his way through pain, PTSD and his own mental health battle, including being suicidal 2.5 years ago. Mikel Vega was a former seal who introduced him to TRE, trauma and tension releasing exercises that Chad now teaches at Healing Space yoga studio. This is an amazing way to help release and resolve trauma stuck in the body so that it no longer triggers you or impacts responses. Find out more at his website we listed below. 

He shares indepth information about ketamine, many psychedelics and his incredible journey to creating his own company, Mental Joe Apparel and their inspiring mission. 

Meet Chad and his amazing family over at www.mentaljoe.com, which is a 501c3 charitable organization with products made in the USA!

Some of the other resources we discussed were:

VETS

Fantastic Fungi with Paul Stamets

How to Change Your Mind with Michael Pollan

MAPS - Multidisciplinary Approach to Psychedelic Studies by Rick Doblin


Dec 15, 202256:35
Episode 40 After the NICU - Therapy services reinvented!

Episode 40 After the NICU - Therapy services reinvented!

Meet Ramya Kumar, SLP and Dee Thies, OT with the NICU Grad Specialists. They are 2 amazing therapists who are specialized in neonatal care and so much more. I'm thrilled to bring you this amazing episode where they share their innovative program. They noticed a specific need with the challenge families face when they're discharged from the NICU.

In this valuable conversation, they share so much: 

  • services and resources for infants and families
  • what to ask for when you're in the NICU
  • ways to avoid falling through the cracks for developmental services
  • how to advocate for yourself and your child

They are currently offering private sessions as well as play groups for babies under 1 yr old. We're so honored to have them at Moment of Truth Healing Space on Thursdays. 

Connect with them and find out more about critical resources at www.nicugrads.com. You can email them at aznicugrads@gmail.com

Ramya Kumar MS. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC   

  • Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist   
  • Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders                        
  • Certified Neonatal Therapist
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified

Diana Thies MOT, OTR/L, NTMTC, CNT   

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist   
  • Certified Neonatal Therapist
  • Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified
Nov 10, 202245:23
Episode 39- Real Talk about post partum mental health - featuring Walker Ladd!

Episode 39- Real Talk about post partum mental health - featuring Walker Ladd!

If you've had a baby, are pregnant or work with moms in any capacity, PLEASE go get this book. I'm almost done reading it and all I can say is WOW! and We have to do better! Here is a description from Walker.<br /><br />Transformed by Postpartum Depression traces the experiences of 25 women through the trauma of postpartum depression. The impact of untreated postpartum depression is described within the context of the psychological literature on trauma and posttraumatic growth. Women describe being terrified by symptoms they didn’t understand and the systemic failure of care providers to screen or treat their worsening symptoms, resulting in life threatening and life changing trauma. Interviews with leaders in the field of maternal mental health provide critical counterpoint to the concept of postpartum depression as a traumatic life event. Transformed by Postpartum Depression provides timely and insightful reflection on the state of maternal mental health in the United States.<br /><br />Highlights:<br /><br />-What is PPD? the risk factors of PPD?<br />-Why it being untreated is the scary part, not the PPD itself!<br />-How women can advocate for themselves<br />-What we as a tribe can do differently to prevent, treat and lessen the burden of PPD<br />-Finding that sense of self again!<br /><br />About Walker:<br /><br />Walker Ladd, Ph.D. has been a recognized thought leader in the field of maternal mental health for nearly two decades. Her writing and research challenge current paradigms of motherhood and mental illness, using women’s stories to reveal the hidden truths and extraordinary dimensions of the lived experience of motherhood. Dr. Ladd’s personal experiences with traumatic childbirth, breast cancer, postpartum depression, and major depressive disorder drive her passion for her bold, soulful, and transformative work.<br /><br />To Connect with Walker:<br /><br />Her website<br /><br />Amazon to get her book
Nov 19, 202001:40:14
Episode 38- Our relationship with food - Featuring Janet Havenga

Episode 38- Our relationship with food - Featuring Janet Havenga

Janet has walked this walk long before she talked the talk. She used to weigh 200+ and decided she wanted to train for the marathon. She hit her target weight! Then realized she still didn't feel the contentment, satisfaction or happiness she expected and it wasn't sustainable. As she learned to trust her intuition, she developed a healthy relationship with food, one which she now shares with her clients. I'm thrilled she has joined us at the Moment of Truth Healing Space as both a holistic nutritionist and yoga instructor.<br /><br />Highlights<br /><br />-How to develop a healthy mindset with food.<br />-Yoga as a guide!<br />-How to be present, even as you're shifting and changing.<br />-If you're looking for a great yoga podcast, Janet recommends Be Ultimate with Travis Elliott!<br /><br />Janet Havenga, founder of Havenga Health has been helping women overcome food addiction as it relates to stress management for the past 4 years. With a background in Yogic philosophical practices including movement, meditation, and ayurvedic principles, Janet works with her clients to create a sustainable and individual solution for women to manage their stress, and finally living a confident and healthy life they deserve.<br /><br />Personally, Janet has taken the journey she coaches losing over 80lb and leaving a corporate job to pursue her passion for helping women see their own value as they are and not as society wants them to be. “It took me 10 years to discover who I was all along, I want to help my clients see the beauty that lies in each one of them in less time than it took me to do so”<br /><br />Janet holds a certification in Integrative Nutrition, Personal Training, and 200HR YTT
Aug 07, 202041:13
Episode 37 - What does Surrender and Stillness mean for you? - Featuring Monica Williams

Episode 37 - What does Surrender and Stillness mean for you? - Featuring Monica Williams

"Surrender is the settling of the soul to make room for the surprises in the stillness."<br /><br />I mean Come On!!!! Read it again. Read that until you come to a full stop. Most of us have no idea what stillness feels like. Monica shares with us how she learned about surrender, her soul and finding surprises in the stillness. We talk about her battle with cancer, her book The ABCs of Racism, coming out very soon, her involvement with My Hope Bag and why her current message is Speak Up, Stand Up. She has so much to offer in this time together and I'm thrilled for you to listen and soak it all up. If anyone knows how to face challenges with faith, fierceness and tenderness, it is this woman and that's why she can lead us through those things.<br /><br />Highlights<br /><br />-Top 3 lessons cancer taught her.<br />-Why she recommends 3D ultrasounds<br />-The ABCs of racism and how we deal with challenges today.<br />-How to find those amazing surprises in the stillness.<br /><br />About Monica:<br /><br />Monica Williams has over fifteen years of Consulting, Training, Career Coaching and Workforce Development experience. She is the CEO and Founding Member of Change Today llc, and Heart to Heart Whispers Nuggets for the Heart and Soul Workshops, an organization that focuses on providing tools, resources, and support to help corporations, and individuals move forward in their careers and personal lives, through tapping into their natural gifts and talents, through finding "success from the inside out". She was one of only five Career Coaches in the Nation, and in Arizona uniquely hired to serve under the Arizona Sun Corridor Consortium – Energy Programs. As a Career Coach and an Employ-ability Skills Trainer, one of Monica’s primary goals is to go far beyond simply helping others write a cover letter and resume, but to ultimately help others, ”Paint The Picture,” of what they want their lives to look like. She also has a passion for working with Veterans and experience working with ex-offenders and their families, through providing resources to assist with transition back into the community.
Jul 15, 202001:07:18
Episode 36- Passion for Pelvic Health - Featuring Jocelyn Connolly

Episode 36- Passion for Pelvic Health - Featuring Jocelyn Connolly

Hopefully you caught our switcheroo episode a month ago when Amy was on Jocelyn's podcast, Real Talk with the Pelvic Docs. Today, we switch back and dive into becoming pelvic PTs, our passion, how we connected and a few of the things we have up our sleeves. Exciting things coming for Moment of Truth and all our clients!

Highlights:

-From PT school to Pelvic world
-What is Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome
-What does your pelvic floor have to do with lifting weights?
-The near future and our BIG NEWS!

Jocelyn Connolly, "The Vagina Doc" is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in Scottsdale, AZ. She is the owner of The Vagina Doc Physical Therapy & Wellness, a concierge physical therapy practice that offers in person rehab, online consulting, and fitness programming. Jocelyn has dedicated her professional career to revolutionizing the delivery of women's healthcare by providing top-notch clinical care, community education, and collaboration opportunities with others in the health & wellness space. As a lifelong athlete herself with pelvic floor dysfunction, she understands the unique needs of other highly active women. She understands the frustration of hearing advice that is well intentioned but misguided from incomplete understanding on female biomechanics and physiology. She believes in creating new ways for female athletes to participate in their sport/activity rather that giving the advice to just, “Stop doing…[CrossFit, Running, Weight lifting, etc...].” She is the host of the podcast, Real Talk With The Pelvic Docs, a podcast that talks about taboo topics surrounding women's health. You can learn more by visiting her website or by joining the private Facebook group Pelvic Floor Support Group For Female Athletes & Active Women
Jul 01, 202055:20
Episode 35- Miracles do exist! - Featuring Shelly Longenecker

Episode 35- Miracles do exist! - Featuring Shelly Longenecker

Jun 16, 202001:24:25
Episode 34 - Connecting to your Heart through the Enneagram - Featuring Maria Mandarino

Episode 34 - Connecting to your Heart through the Enneagram - Featuring Maria Mandarino

I love the Enneagram! It's so fun Maria was such a fascinating guest. She is an amazing massage therapist who specialized in myofascial release for almost 20 years. She also became an acupuncturist, then a spiritual director. She has become a trained enneagram coach and uses that as a tool to help her clients develop more awareness. Maria has a passion for helping others with healing practices grow and deepen their ability so that they can serve their clients even better.

Highlights:

- Using the Enneagram to connect to your mind, body and heart
- How to be gentler with ourselves
- We can only take clients as far as we're willing to go.
- Listening with the "ear of the heart."
- Must reads if you want more info on the Enneagram: Road Back To You by Ian Cron for an easier read.

About Maria:
Maria Mandarino is the owner of Spirit Point Business Coaching and Spirit Point Acupuncture, located in the West Phoenix Valley. She is a certified spiritual director as well as a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist and a master’s level educator. She specializes in enneagram-informed coaching for professionals in the healing arts.

Maria received her training in the Enneagram at Benet Hill Monastery in Colorado Springs, where she received her spiritual direction training in their two year faith formation program.

Over nearly the past twenty years, Maria has built three holistic practices in New York, Denver, and Phoenix. It wasn't until she learned the Enneagram that she began to build the practice of her deepest dreams. Her aim is to help other practitioners of the healing arts do the same through the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram.

To contact Maria:

www.MariaMandarino.com

www.holdingthesacredspace.com

www.spiritpointbusinesscoaching.com
Jun 03, 202045:14
Episode 33 - What it means to support a woman in birth Featuring Nicole Hamic

Episode 33 - What it means to support a woman in birth Featuring Nicole Hamic

Had such a great time getting to know Nicole Hamic even better. We both have A+ blood (top of our class!) and we both hate needles. And you'll soon hear why we both have such a passion for empowering women and changing the landscape of care around birthing here in the Phoenix valley. There is so much great stuff in here and we could've talked for several more hours. Nicole is an award-winning birth photographer and loves to share that knowledge with other growing photographers so click below to learn more about her upcoming workshops. We have a completely No-NONSENSE and No-BS chat about supporting women in birth and what informed consent looks like. Join us and let us know what other topics you'd like to hear about!<br /><br />Highlights:<br /><br />- Current birthing situation in hospitals and how to feel prepared<br />- How a doula can help at home, in a birthing center or at a hospital<br />- Some amazing books to help you feel more prepared for birth<br />- Helping ALL women have access to care<br />- How to find the right doula for you<br />- How YOU can get into birth photography at Unraveled Academy workshops<br /><br />Nicole's Must Reads: Babies Are Not Pizza, Pushed, Below The Waist<br /><br />About Nicole: <br />Nicole Hamic is a DONA Certified Doula, Certified Professional Birth Photographer, wife and mom living in the Phoenix area. She loves international travel, backpacking and hiking, alpine skiing, and all things birth related. It is her staunchly held belief that birth right are an extension of human rights and though an introvert, will easily get fired up about the rights of birthing people. Besides serving 50 or so families every year with her doulatog services, she also offers one-on-one mentoring for doulas and birth photographers as well as workshops through Birth Becomes Her and The Unraveled Academy.<br /><br />For more on the workshop coming up in August, click HERE<br /><br /><br /><br />To connect with Nicole:<br /><br />Living Bodyworks on Instagram<br /><br />Living Bodyworks Website
May 22, 202001:16:16
Episode 32 - Amy is featured on Real Talk with the Pelvic Docs

Episode 32 - Amy is featured on Real Talk with the Pelvic Docs

So we pulled a switcheroo! Jocelyn is interviewing me for her podcast Real Talk with the Pelvic Docs (link is below). We had a great time and it was super fun for me to be on the other side of the interview. We mixed up all the roles as we got real, shared our passions for pelvic health and helping women and she even shared quite a bit from her perspective as a patient. We'll be having her on our podcast soon so have a listen then let us know what you'd like us to talk about next time!

Highlights:

- The WHY and WHAT of myofascial release
- What has visceral work added to the practice
- What's up with pelvic floor work and PRs
- Where do we hope to see women's health in 10 years

About Jocelyn:
Jocelyn Connolly, "The Vagina Doc" is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in Scottsdale, AZ. She is the owner of The Vagina Doc Physical Therapy & Wellness, a concierge physical therapy practice that offers in person rehab, online consulting, and fitness programming. Jocelyn has dedicated her professional career to revolutionizing the delivery of women's healthcare by providing top-notch clinical care, community education, and collaboration opportunities with others in the health & wellness space. As a lifelong athlete herself with pelvic floor dysfunction, she understands the unique needs of other highly active women. She understands the frustration of hearing advice that is well-intentioned but misguided from incomplete understanding of female biomechanics and physiology. She believes in creating new ways for female athletes to participate in their sport/activity rather than giving the advice to just, “Stop doing…[CrossFit, Running, Weight lifting, etc...].” She is the host of the podcast, Real Talk With The Pelvic Docs, a podcast that talks about taboo topics surrounding women's health. You can learn more by visiting her website or by joining the private Facebook group Pelvic Floor Support Group For Female Athletes & Active Women
May 07, 202057:24
Episode 31 - Dispelling Myths About Hypnotherapy, with Tina Sacchi
Apr 17, 202001:12:05
Episode 30 - Molly Gildersleeve on Consent and Rape Culture

Episode 30 - Molly Gildersleeve on Consent and Rape Culture

So with our work, we talk about consent A LOT! Related to medical procedures and birthing, related to our work and what clients are comfortable with and more. But MAYBE, just MAYBE if we could continue to destroy rape culture and confusion about consent at its roots, we could all feel a bit more safe, more heard, more known - and that leads to belonging and acceptance which is what we all really want. I hope you enjoy listening to this beautiful woman tell her story, share her insights and ways we can all contribute to greater belonging in our world!

Highlights

- How Molly went from fashion to fighting rape culture
- Helping women feel beautiful and powerful
- Clothing is not consent - Often "gray areas" where we need more communication and education - Speaking to our younger selves

About Molly:

Molly Gildersleeve is a Scottsdale based fashion designer and activist passionate about women’s rights and the importance of healthy sexual education. During her time at Savannah College of Art and Design, she created This is Not Consent, an anti-rape culture platform and corresponding fashion line. Started in 2016, This is Not Consent grew out of a trauma the artist had experienced as a young woman and has been designed to create a voice for the hundreds of thousands of people who are living through sexual assault/ rape every year. Her work has evolved to be part of a larger picture; that of healing and strength. She now focuses her efforts on helping others and will be attending the University of San Diego in the Fall to pursue her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus in sexual trauma recovery.

To connect with Molly:

www.thisisnotconsent.com/

www.facebook.com/THISISNOTCONSENT/

instagram.com/thisisnotconsentco/
Mar 26, 202031:59
Episode 29 - BrainConnex with Kara Rice

Episode 29 - BrainConnex with Kara Rice

Anytime I find out about a way to help out brains and neurological systems work better, I am automatically curious. Many moons ago, I used to work in pediatrics and so it's extra precious to me. Kara sought out these solutions more from her heart as a mama than her skills as an OT and that type of drive and passion is unstoppable. If you have or know anyone with kids who are struggling in ANY way, you are going to want to listen and SHARE this out! New groups start monthly and there is an awesome community to support you. Please help us spread the word!

Highlights
- Creating true integration so getting to root causes not just controlling symptoms
- What do our reflexes and sensory system have to do with anything?
- Addressing our 8 core reflexes
- Why can't autistic kids make eye contact?
- Resources for free to help you know if your kids would benefit from these programs
- Helping your kids feel completely rewired in 90 days!

About Kara:
Kara Rice, MOT, OTR/L, creator of Brain Connex Therapy, is a life long learner with over 15 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist; over 30 years as an athlete and movement-lover; and 7 years as a special needs mom. She has trained extensively in the areas of sensory integration, bi-lateral integration, childhood reflexes, movement-based learning, nutrition, brain hemisphere integration, and currently studying postural re-training through the Egoscue Method.

She graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from University of Illinois and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University. Kara spent the majority of her career treating adults with neurological conditions. She also spent time working with the elderly in home health care. Once her son demonstrated significant developmental delay and subsequently diagnosed with autism, Kara switched gears in her career and solely focused on pediatric neurological treatment.

To connect with Kara:

Her website:

www.brainconnextherapy.com

FB:

www.facebook.com/brainconnextherapy

IG:

www.instagram.com/brainconnextherapy

Email:

brainconnex@gmail.com
Mar 11, 202043:01
Episode 28 - Featuring Tracy Burns From Modern Day Midwife

Episode 28 - Featuring Tracy Burns From Modern Day Midwife

I had such a great time connecting with the staff at Estrella Women's Center. Tracy is a midwife and created Modern Day Midwife to provide evidence-based, supportive, and empowering care to those seeking preconception, prenatal, labor and birth care, as well as post-partum wellness and well woman care. They believe in taking care of the WHOLE woman, which is something Tracy and I share a passion for. We had such a great talk about taking better care of women during pregnancy and beyond!

Episode Highlights:

- Midwives in hospitals - getting women the birth they want
- Fitness during pregnancy and post partum
- BirthFit classes for pregnancy and postpartum
- Why we love CrossFit
- Why nutrition matters and how they support women with that

About Tracy:
Tracy is a Board Certified Nurse Midwife. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017 with her Master's Degree in Nursing. With a big heart for women and infant services, Tracy is an advocate for midwives practicing in the hospital setting and has been an active team player in bringing Midwifery services to Banner Estrella.

Tracy is passionate about health and wellness. She believes in supporting women throughout the stages of their life. She feels that early education on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and spirituality can optimize health and wellness. Tracy is committed to caring for women by collaborating with other health care professionals to provide education, preventative health care services, preconception counseling, disease recognition and treatment, thereby improving overall health and wellness to women through an individualized plan of care that meets the cultural and spiritual needs of each individual woman.

Tracy is married and has two teen daughters. Tracy enjoys hiking, running, crossfit, and spending time with her friends and family. She has advanced certification as a L-2 Crossfit Trainer and is a BirthFIt Professional.Tracy is actively involved in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes globally through her work with the Helping Babies and Mothers Survive campaign.

Hear more about Tracy on the Forging Fury Podcast!

To connect with Tracy feel free to reach out to her via
reblsmom@gmail.com
or her website Modern Day Midwife
Feb 20, 202050:42
Episode 27 - Pelvic Health, Amy is Featured On Nathalia Melo's Podcast

Episode 27 - Pelvic Health, Amy is Featured On Nathalia Melo's Podcast

Nathalia and I had a great time being on each other's platforms to talk all things exercise and pelvic health. She has had 2 C-sections and so we talked about a lot of information around C-sections, pregnancy, delivery and healing well. She has a passion for fitness so we talked fascia, recovering and getting back to whatever fitness level you are looking for.<br /><br />In this amazing episode about connecting with women, we discuss so much about the journey we go on from singlehood, to marriage, to motherhood, to careers, to community.<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br /><br />- Pros and cons of C-sections - yes there are pros!<br />- Recovering from delivery and addressing scar tissue<br />- How to get back to exercise when your body feels foreign to you<br />- What the heck is your fascia and why should you care?<br /><br />About Nathalia:<br /> <br />Hi there…<br /><br />Nathalia here! Thanks for stopping by and reading this bio to learn a little bit about me. I promise I will try my best to not make this a long and dreary bio full of information you probably don’t care to know. Hahaha<br /><br />I started training at a very young age, and I’ve always been passionate about everything related to staying fit and healthy. That passion has landed me several magazine/newspapers covers and articles like for: Cosmopolitan, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Oxygen, Fitness RX, Muscular Development, The Daily Mail, to name a few.<br /><br />Therefore, the commitment and discipline to my fitness regiment has also won me big awards like the prestigious Olympia competition, where I took the first place trophy in the Bikini division.<br /><br />It is fair to say that for most of my life, I had a good grip on my training regimen…until I found out I was pregnant.<br /><br />Learning to adapt my training during and after pregnancy was overwhelming, so I dove into countless articles, books, and research papers about training and nutrition. Ultimately, I decided to further my education and become a Pre and Postnatal Certified Trainer, to help me refine my understanding of how the body changes during these stages of women’s lives.<br /><br />As a mother of two and someone who is incredibly devoted to this lifestyle not only for our bodies, but also for our minds, I have made it my personal mission to empower and help women to live a fitter and healthier lifestyle in ALL stages of their life!<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with Nathalia:<br /><br />nathaliamelofit.com<br /><br />instagram.com/Nathaliamelofit<br /><br />facebook.com/NathaliaMeloFit
Feb 05, 202041:03
EP. 26 - Thriving Health, with Brandon Campbell

EP. 26 - Thriving Health, with Brandon Campbell

Nutrition, health, epigenetics - anyone else have NO CLUE where to start? Feel like there's too much to know, too many changes needed? <br />Too much deprivation, restrictions, rules - fill in the blank with whatever it is you dread. Brandon is like no other coach I've ever met or worked with. <br />Enjoy listening to why that is and find the truth bombs he drops throughout our conversation!<br /><br />Highlights:<br />- Integrated Health - Making it fit YOUR life!<br />- Nutrition is about more than calories<br />- 3 things to help your health now<br />- Joy in the Journey - seriously!<br /><br />Brandon Campbell is a father, husband, athlete, creator, master coach and an expert in Optimizing Your Experience Of Life.<br /><br />Over the past 18 years Brandon has personally coached hundreds of people and reached thousands more through his online presence and media appearances. During that time, and with his ongoing commitment to perpetual learning, he developed a system that has tremendous power to create seemingly "miraculous" transformations for people in their lives. <br /><br />From permanent lifestyle transformations after decades of previously failed attempts to resolving chronic pain and supporting people in doing things that their doctors told them that they’d never do again Brandon treats each of his Clients as the unique and powerful individual that they are. <br />Most of us have been taught to rely heavily on force and willpower to create better results in our lives, but that approach is failing the vast majority of us because it’s nearly impossible to stick to. <br />If there is an area of your life that is less than optimal right now and you’re tired of feeling judged and attempting to use force and willpower to change then Brandon can support you in optimizing your own unique approach so that you can generate exponentially better results while happily and excitedly keeping them...PERMANENTLY. <br /><br />If you’d like to find out more about this approach and how much more effective and enjoyable it can be then join Brandon and his wife, Whitney, in their Facebook Group at: TheMotherOfHealth.com
Jan 24, 202001:05:22
EP. 25 - Pregnancy, Post partum, Pain and More with Dr. Jodi
Jan 10, 202051:24
Ep.24 Postpartum Core Programs with Nathalia Melo

Ep.24 Postpartum Core Programs with Nathalia Melo

Today we are talking to fitness expert, Nathalia Melo. Nathalia and I were connected through another PT, Antony Lo and we all share a love for learning and empowering women to know and trust their bodies. I'm glad you guys can't see Nathalia because I'm sure she's often misjudged once people see her physique and beauty but she walks the walk you guys! She is as real as it gets and we aren't pulling any punches as we talk about fitness, workouts, nutrition and mom life!<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br /><br />- How to eat an elephant<br />- Fitness isn't all or nothing<br />- How to let exercise meet many needs<br />- How to love yourself and still ask for more<br /><br />So what's your thing? What do you want for yourself? What things do you want to do differently? Don't worry about New Year's Resolutions. Focus on who you want to be and 1 step you can start taking. Find a tribe, make it fun, and get whatever help and support you need to make it happen. Nathalia and I are here for you!<br /><br />About Nathalia: <br />Hi there…<br /><br />Nathalia here!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and reading this bio to learn a little bit about me. I promise I will try my best to not make this a long and dreary bio full of information you probably don’t care to know. Hahaha<br /><br />I started training at a very young age, and I’ve always been passionate about everything related to staying fit and healthy. That passion has landed me several magazine/newspapers covers and articles like for: Cosmopolitan, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Oxygen, Fitness RX, Muscular Development, The Daily Mail, to name a few.<br /><br />Therefore, the commitment and discipline to my fitness regiment has also won me big awards like the prestigious Olympia competition, where I took the first place trophy in the Bikini division.<br /><br />It is fair to say that for most of my life, I had a good grip on my training regimen…until I found out I was pregnant.<br /><br />Learning to adapt my training during and after pregnancy was overwhelming, so I dove into countless articles, books, and research papers about training and nutrition. Ultimately, I decided to further my education and become a Pre and Postnatal Certified Trainer, to help me refine my understanding of how the body changes during these stages of women’s lives.<br /><br />As a mother of two and someone who is incredibly devoted to this lifestyle not only for our bodies, but also for our minds, I have made it my personal mission to empower and help women to live a fitter and healthier lifestyle in ALL stages of their life!<br /><br /><br /><br />Connect with Nathalia:<br /><br />nathaliamelofit.com<br /><br />instagram.com/Nathaliamelofit<br /><br />facebook.com/NathaliaMeloFit
Dec 06, 201953:12
Ep.23 Your Birth, Your Way -  Featuring Doula Rebecca Turrigiano

Ep.23 Your Birth, Your Way - Featuring Doula Rebecca Turrigiano

At Moment of Truth, we sure do love all things BIRTH! and so does our next guest, doula Rebecca Turrigiano. She is the owner of Loving Touch Doulas, has been in Phoenix for 11 years after living many places in the world. She has been married 22 years, has 4 boys and 3 grandchildren and definitely some insights to share with us!

In this amazing episode about connecting with women in one of the most impactful times of their lives, we discuss birth, placenta encapsulation and more!

Episode Highlights:

- Birth is a truly defining experience in life
- Managing changes to your birth plan
- Speaking about the unspeakable with post partum depression
- Placenta encapsulation - What and why?
- How her own love story shaped her as a doula

About Rebecca:
Rebecca Turrigiano is a DONA certified birth doula who started "Loving Touch Doulas" in 2012 after the birth of her first Grandchild. Believing that every mother will always remember how she was made to feel during her labor and delivery, she is passionate about helping to equip and support her Doula families to be their own biggest advocates during this precious time.

Rebecca delights in introducing soon to be parents to a wide variety of evidence based resources and information to make decisions in tandem with their OB or Midwife whether birthing at home, in hospital or at a birth center. This enables women to be active participants in their prenatal and birth experience. Rebecca prides herself on having extensive amount of training in comfort measures and techniques which allows both the laboring mother and partner to have the most satisfying birthing experience possible.

Rebecca also offers Certified Placenta Encapsulation and Professional Birth Photography and Films for both Doula and Non-Doula Clients.



Connect with Rebecca:

https://lovingtouchdoulas.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lovingtouchdoulas/

https://www.facebook.com/LovingTouchDoulas

https://twitter.com/LTDoulas
Dec 04, 201948:00
Ep. 22 Float Spa - Why you should float with Martha Reed

Ep. 22 Float Spa - Why you should float with Martha Reed

Today we're talking to Martha Reed about her True REST float spa therapy! REST stands for Reduced Environmental Stimulus Therapy so we're going to chat about that and find out why you might be interested in trying this out. I personally love floating and really want to make it a more regular part of my health regimen! Find out why as we chat with Martha! She loved it so much her first float that she KNEW it had to be part of her wellness center!

Episode Highlights:

- What is float therapy?
- Many benefits of floating
- What to expect with a float session
- Special OFFERS for you!

For Black Friday you can buy a float gift card and get one free ($89 savings!)

If you're a member you can get 2 floats for only $59! Call 623-249-5888 to find out more!


About Martha:
Martha Reed is Metaphysician, Life Coach & Counseling Alternative providing Intuitive Insights, Answers & Advice.

Dr. Martha has overcame many of her own fears and limiting behaviors, embraced her intuitive gift as a psychic medium, left a very successful 20-year career in Corporate America to pursue her dream of opening a wellness center, authored 3 books , recorded 8 self-help Hypnosis Audio CD’s, created a free self help hypnosis App, became an international speaker, publicly displaying the darkest days of her life and currently the owner and operator of the Insights For life center for wellness and her True REST Glendale Float Spa.
Nov 22, 201935:04
Ep. 21 More Than Massage - Featuring Courtney Giroux

Ep. 21 More Than Massage - Featuring Courtney Giroux

This is a special episode with our very own Courtney Giroux. This woman brings so much heart to her work. She has lived through so much and has found her own resources for health and she brings all of that knowledge and passion to each and every session. Courtney also has a drive for excellence and continues to take additional training to provide superior care for pregnant and post partum women but also anyone suffering with pain that can be helped with myofascial and visceral work. She freely shares her experience and knowledge with all of our families as well as all over the internet and our local communities.<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br />- How our own healing journeys inspire us<br />- Why massage may not have met your needs before<br />- How massage helps with fertility and hormone levels<br />- Aromatherapy, nutrition, lip and tongue ties and more!<br />- Latest promos - just for you!<br /><br />About Courtney: <br /><br />Courtney has a passion for prenatal care and has been performing prenatal massage for the past seven years. She believes that pregnant and postpartum mothers deserve to take time for themselves and she loves helping them take care of any pain and anxieties they may have throughout their journey into motherhood.<br /><br />Call the office to schedule with Courtney<br /><br />(623)226-4002
Nov 11, 201926:37
Ep. 20 - More than Core - The MUTU system with Ashley Gammon
Oct 29, 201939:40
EP19 - Intuitive Healing with Martha Reed

EP19 - Intuitive Healing with Martha Reed

In this episode, we talk about the many hats that Martha wears to offer healing to her clients. Hypnosis, color therapy, counseling, and life coaching are all areas of expertise she uses to come alongside clients to offer healing and help them reach their goals and potential. We've even included some of her free guided hypnosis sessions in links below!

Episode Highlights:
- Learning about color therapy
- Ways to break through limiting beliefs
- What's so special about dragonflies
- Your story doesn't define you

About Martha:
Martha Reed is Metaphysician, Life Coach & Counseling Alternative providing Intuitive Insights, Answers & Advice.

Dr. Martha has overcame many of her own fears and limiting behaviors, embraced her intuitive gift as a psychic medium, left a very successful 20-year career in Corporate America to pursue her dream of opening a wellness center, authored 3 books , recorded 8 self-help Hypnosis Audio CD’s, created a free self help hypnosis App, became an international speaker, publicly displaying the darkest days of her life and currently the owner and operator of the Insights For life center for wellness and her True REST Glendale Float Spa.

Connect with Martha:

Her website
www.MarthaReed.com

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/insightsforlife/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/insightsforlife/

Check out my float spa True REST Glendale and come float with us!
https://www.truerest.com/locations/glendale/

You can find Martha's books on Amazon:
Dragonfly Insights: A Visionary Guide to Self-awareness, Transformation, and Inner Peace
Sunny Flower and His Fairy Good Friend: An Illustrated Children's Book

Download Free Hypnosis Sessions by Martha Reed
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/om/app/self-hypnosis-with-martha-reed/id568723514
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marthareed.ifl&hl=en_US
Oct 10, 201935:44
Episode 9 - “Brave Healing and Badassery!” with Special Guest, Laura Di Franco

Episode 9 - “Brave Healing and Badassery!” with Special Guest, Laura Di Franco

Sep 23, 201940:17
Episode 8 - The Who, What and Why of Pelvic PT with Special Guest, Alison Feldt
Sep 23, 201954:06
Episode 7 - Healthy Moms Equals Healthier Families with Special Guest, Lindsay Cavner

Episode 7 - Healthy Moms Equals Healthier Families with Special Guest, Lindsay Cavner

When providing healthy nutrition for your families, what is best, whole foods or supplements

Not sure?

Listen to this episode of Bellies, Babies & Birth for great tips for healthy eating choices

Wellness and Nutrition Expert, Lindsay Cavner joins Amy to talk about healthy eating choices for moms and their families. Healthy Moms Equals Healthier Families!

About Lindsay:

Lindsay Cavner lives in Colorado Springs, CO with her daughter and husband, and practices holistic health coaching as well as pediatric occupational therapy. She has been studying wellness and nutrition for 20 years, as she found a connection in her work as an Occupational Therapist with young children and how their nutrition really played a role in their ability to progress in their OT goals. After graduating in 1999 from Columbia University with a Masters in Occupational Therapy, she ventured into the field of pediatric feeding and helped children with all sorts of disabilities learn to strive in their nutrition rather than the “failure to thrive” label that they were referred to her with.

Since then, she has had a more personal journey with nutrition and healing when her daughter Avery was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 26 months following her MMR vaccination in October of 2009. Through this difficult time of learning to help her daughter live a healthy life with a chronic disease, she began to see her passion evolve into helping others to live a healthy life and helping them to learn to be their own advocate for wellness.

She went on to receive her training as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition studying with leading researchers and nutrition authorities.

Her education has equipped her with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. She is passionate about seeing people gain back their health despite the confusing health information out there today.

Connect with Lindsay:

Www.healthylivingrevolution.com

For more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page –
http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirth

Amy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.com

Connect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/
Sep 23, 201936:56
Episode 6 - How to Sleep Better with Special Guest, Lois Laynee

Episode 6 - How to Sleep Better with Special Guest, Lois Laynee

Being a Mom is rewarding but can be exhausting. Whether you are new Mom, a Mom to be, or your children are older, sleeping well is important!

If you struggle with sleeping soundly, this episode of Bellies, Babies and Birth is for you!

In episode 6 of Bellies, Babies & Birth, Sleep and Breathing Expert, Lois Laynee joins Amy to talk about how to sleep better through breathing and much more.

Episode Highlights:

• Awesome steps for better breathing

• How better breathing leads to better sleep

• Easy steps for mom and baby for calmer systems and better overall health!

To access the sleep better handout mentioned in the show for adults and babies, go to the link below;

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TC6TZ7YZN6SUVBYpV5IpjNqPQDDp9O6hvaze5STiTyg/edit?fbclid=IwAR08rQdUHiKme_Te5MIEODNwT4Q0IJvsdsQmPBu-ToVzqpPdktOtier6y1I

About Lois:

Lois Laynee is a dynamic pioneer and passionate lecturer in the fields of Education, Sleep, Scar Release Healing, Cranio Facial Neuro development, and much more.


In addition to heading the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method™, Lois is also the CEO of AZ Sleep Apnea Center PLLC; a speaker and educator of oxygen wellness and the creator of the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method™.

By combining her decades of clinical experience, with the Laynee Restorative Breathing Method™, she offers support for clients at all stages of life.

To connect with Lois:

https://www.restoringbreathing.com/

You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61xDzFy-tU

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeBreathing/

For more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirth

Amy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.com

Connect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/
Sep 23, 201954:59
Episode 5 - Moms Speak with Special Guests, Katie Sandberg and Kaitlin Cook
Sep 23, 201940:21
Episode 4 - Best exercise advice - Do something Different with Special Guest, Antony Lo
Sep 23, 201952:11
Episode 3 - Getting Support for the Breastfeeding Mama with, Lactation Consultant and Orofacial Myologist and Mom,  Jacqueline Kincer

Episode 3 - Getting Support for the Breastfeeding Mama with, Lactation Consultant and Orofacial Myologist and Mom, Jacqueline Kincer

Sep 23, 201936:58
Episode 2 - Empowering Families to Trust Their Decisions for Family Health with Special Guest, Dr. Cara Riek  (Dr.. Cara) DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC

Episode 2 - Empowering Families to Trust Their Decisions for Family Health with Special Guest, Dr. Cara Riek (Dr.. Cara) DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC

In episode 2 of Bellies, Baby & Birth, Dr. Cara Riek (Dr.. Cara) ”DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC to talk about Empowering families to trust their decisions for their family’s health. Amy and Dr. Cara also have and enlightening. Informative and important discussion on resolving lip and tongue ties and swallowing, breathing and sleeping challenges.

Episode Highlights;

• Empowering families to trust their decisions for their family’s health.

• Why a team approach to resolving lip and tongue ties is crucial.

• How our swallowing, breathing and sleeping all connect to have massive impact on our health.

About Dr. Cara:

Dr. Cara graduated from Arizona State University of with Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in addition to having her IBCLC certification. Dr. Cara is also a diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery, specializing in “Oral Surgery in Infants, Toddler, and Adults.” She has also recently earned her certification as a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology (CSOM).

Dr. Cara describes her career as a diversifying adventure: research, teaching, nursing, and now breastfeeding medicine specialist. She strives to provide meaningful, evidence-based care to mother-baby dyads. Her mission is to support mothers where they are at and help them journey into the breastfeeding relationship they desire. She strives to make sure that each patient is able to reach their desired goal and have an amazing breastfeeding relationship.

Connect with Dr, Cara:

http://bfmedaz.com
Sep 23, 201935:59
Episode 1 - Post-Partum Care with Special Guest, Certified Professional Midwife, Laura Correia

Episode 1 - Post-Partum Care with Special Guest, Certified Professional Midwife, Laura Correia

In this Premiere episode of Bellies, Baby & Birth, Certified Professional Midwife, Laura Correia joins Amy to talk about the importance of post-partum care for all moms.

Episode Highlights;

• What is true informed consent?

• Gaps in post-partum care in the USA and how we can do better.

• What ideal post-partum care can and should look like and what we're doing to help bridge that gap.

• How to help women thrive!

About Laura:

Laura Correia is a Certified Professional Midwife and has been licensed to practice in Arizona since 2015. She works with clients from prenatal care through 6 weeks postpartum. Laura is the Treasurer of the only midwife organization in Arizona, the Arizona Association of Midwives, and has been asked to speak at both Arizona State University and Arizona Christian University on midwifery care and homebirth options. She is blessed to live with her best friend and husband, John, and is mother to 4 kids and 2 kids-in-law. Among her favorite things are: babies, Jesus, and coffee (not necessarily in that order).
Sep 23, 201931:02
Episode 18 - Buti Yoga with Allison Payne

Episode 18 - Buti Yoga with Allison Payne

Do we really need ANOTHER type of yoga? I can tell you it's a resounding YES! This episode will explain why and so much more. Are you looking for breakthrough? Wishing you could exercise and feel free at the same time? Wanting to feel connection to yourself and your tribe? Looking for both strength and mobility in your fitness routine? There is a place for you here!<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br /><br />- What is BUTI yoga?<br />- Do YOU want to be a Sattva?<br />- Why MEN need this even more than women!<br />- So much more than a workout - hear why!<br /><br /><br />About Allison: <br /><br />Allison Payne, passionate wellness enthusiast, is a graphic designer, essential oils rep and Buti Yoga instructor. She and her husband, Bryan, live on a small, hobby farm outside of Phoenix with their three small children, Othniel, Evelyn and Boaz.
Sep 20, 201954:59
Episode 17 - Journeys to Healing, Featuring Chiropractor Dr. Jen Givens
Sep 12, 201924:22
Episode 16 - With Special Guest, Melissa Jones

Episode 16 - With Special Guest, Melissa Jones

We couldn't possibly be more excited about all the growth happening at Moment of Truth Physical Therapy but this is about why you should be excited!<br /><br />2 more hands, 2 more eyes and lots of other skills to help you on your healing journey. Enjoy this chat with her as she shares more about her passion and heart for those we serve.<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br />- Who is Melissa?<br />- What's the deal with our love of fascia?<br />- How we love to help you THRIVE!<br /><br />About Melissa: <br /><br />Hi! My name is Melissa. I graduated in 2007 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Since then I have worked with a variety of ages, illnesses, injuries and diagnoses. I fell in love with myofacial release in 2013. This style of manual therapy allows mind, body and soul to integrate and heal as one. As of October 2019 I will be at expert level of for a myofacial therapist. This style of manual allows me to help guide patients through healing, to see their goals, and return to the lifestyle that they desire. My passion is to assist other women to honor themselves through manual healing.
Aug 22, 201912:00
Episode 15 - Happiness Is A Good Sleep, with Stephanie Johnson

Episode 15 - Happiness Is A Good Sleep, with Stephanie Johnson

Anyone need a nap? Want your kid to take a nap? Are you losing track of your nights and days because your baby has lost track of nights and days? There are sleep consultants that help with ALL. THOSE. THINGS. And this one just happens to be my sister!!! Take a listen and find out ways to help your infants to toddlers sleep better. She's also a Love and Logic Parenting coach but we will get into that later!<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br /><br />-Boundaries doesn't mean crying it out<br />-How much should your kid be sleeping<br />-Discovery calls available<br />-Special off just for our listeners!<br /><br />About Stephanie: <br />My name is Stephanie Johnson. I am a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, a former elementary school teacher, and a Love and Logic™ parenting coach, but my most important role is that of the proud mama of twin girls!<br /><br />I am absolutely passionate about helping parents and their children get the sleep they need in order to function at their best! I’ve always said that I could do anything if I were well-rested, but when I was sleep deprived, even the smallest of tasks seemed insurmountable! Does that sound familiar? If so, you have certainly come to the right place!<br /><br />Schedule a free Discovery call now to learn more about how I can support you and your family! 50% OFF packages if call booked by August 15th!<br /><br />Happiness is Good Sleep website
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Episode 13 - Yoga 101, Heather Wiest of Love, Serve, Inspire

Episode 13 - Yoga 101, Heather Wiest of Love, Serve, Inspire

Yoga is literally breath, which means it is life. Heather and I dive into reasons to do yoga, different types, and its many blessings. Heather herself has been an incredible blessing in my life and I am beyond thrilled that she will be one of the instructors in the new space. Take a listen and see if you can feel her spirit as it shines through her words!<br /><br />Enjoy this special episode as we introduce Heather, an amazing yoga instructor, beautiful mom, wife and woman who truly loves and encourages other women! I hope your heart is blessed by this as much as mine was.<br /><br />Episode Highlights:<br /><br />- Benefits of yoga - not just what you think<br />- Different types of yoga. Do you know what Nihdra is?<br />- Unexpected bonus from having pregnant and post partum yoga class combined<br />- Your beliefs don't need to conflict with your practice<br /><br />About Heather: <br />Heather Wiest — LCSW, E-RYT®200, RYT®500, YACEP® — is beyond blessed to LOVE, SERVE and INSPIRE her family and community as a Christ-centered Yoga Teacher, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki® Master, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and contributing author. Her holistic yoga sessions are engaging and rejuvenating, leaving one feeling balanced and inspired. Heather’s busy life as a wife, mother, and guide, encourages her to find the pause — embracing every moment of connection, presence, and peace. A passionate, yet simple girl at heart, you can find Heather breathing in another radiant Arizona sunrise or sunset.
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