Bellies, Babies and Birth!

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

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

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

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.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.Highlights:-What is PPD? the risk factors of PPD?-Why it being untreated is the scary part, not the PPD itself!-How women can advocate for themselves-What we as a tribe can do differently to prevent, treat and lessen the burden of PPD-Finding that sense of self again!About Walker: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.To Connect with Walker:Her websiteAmazon to get her book

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.Highlights-How to develop a healthy mindset with food.-Yoga as a guide!-How to be present, even as you're shifting and changing.-If you're looking for a great yoga podcast, Janet recommends Be Ultimate with Travis Elliott!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.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”Janet holds a certification in Integrative Nutrition, Personal Training, and 200HR YTT

"Surrender is the settling of the soul to make room for the surprises in the stillness."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.Highlights-Top 3 lessons cancer taught her.-Why she recommends 3D ultrasounds-The ABCs of racism and how we deal with challenges today.-How to find those amazing surprises in the stillness.About Monica: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.

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

I really don't think I can find the words to explain what you'll be missing if you don't listen to this episode. Shelly is a remarkable woman for so many reasons. Today we dive into her personal journey with ovarian cancer. And she has a 100% guarantee for us.Highlights-How to be your own advocate in medical situations-Common symptoms and how to put the puzzle together!-Extreme power of visualizations-Miracles DO exist!Shelly is a wife, mother of 4, and author. When her son was diagnosed 10 years ago with several food allergies, she felt completely overwhelmed, believing the myth that she had to spend a fortune on food and all day in the kitchen to feed her family safe, whole foods. She couldn't find anything on the market that taught her how to eat a frugal, simple, allergy-friendly whole food, veggie-forward diet, so she created her own system that ticked all these boxes and turned it into a book to share with you.Shelly is the founder and author of Dinner for a Dollar where she explains how she feeds her family a simple, allergy-friendly, whole food diet with loads of fruits and veggies for $1 per person per meal. Dinner for a Dollar isn't just a book, it's a whole system, complete with detailed action points to follow along so you can start saving time, and money.To connect with Shelly:facebook.com/dinnerforadollar DinnerforaDollar.co

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.comwww.holdingthesacredspace.comwww.spiritpointbusinesscoaching.com

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!Highlights:- Current birthing situation in hospitals and how to feel prepared- How a doula can help at home, in a birthing center or at a hospital- Some amazing books to help you feel more prepared for birth- Helping ALL women have access to care- How to find the right doula for you- How YOU can get into birth photography at Unraveled Academy workshopsNicole's Must Reads: Babies Are Not Pizza, Pushed, Below The WaistAbout Nicole: 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.For more on the workshop coming up in August, click HERETo connect with Nicole:Living Bodyworks on InstagramLiving Bodyworks Website

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 yearsAbout 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

This week we get into what really is hypnosis and hypnotherapy. We're not going to make anyone cluck like chickens or dance around naked. We get into yet another way to bring healing, looking at mind, body, spirit and emotions. I even take a little quiz where you can play along to see what you know or don't (and what I do or don't know LOL) about hypnotherapy and the way our conscious mind interacts with our subconscious and some things we can do to have better health in that arena!Highlights:- What exactly is hypnotherapy?- Who CAN'T be hypnotized- 4 Life Principles- Addressing all 4 body systemsAbout Tina: Tina Sacchi is a Holistic Transformational Author and Consultant. She is a best-selling author and helps people heal by guiding them to release limiting beliefs, behaviors, and patterns so they live an authentic, passionate and balanced life. For sessions, events, retreats and free podcasts, visit: www.TinaSacchi.com.

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 selvesAbout 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/

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.comFB:www.facebook.com/brainconnextherapyIG:www.instagram.com/brainconnextherapyEmail:brainconnex@gmail.com

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 thatAbout 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

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.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.Episode Highlights:- Pros and cons of C-sections - yes there are pros!- Recovering from delivery and addressing scar tissue- How to get back to exercise when your body feels foreign to you- What the heck is your fascia and why should you care?About Nathalia: Hi there…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. HahahaI 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.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.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.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.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!Connect with Nathalia:nathaliamelofit.cominstagram.com/Nathaliamelofitfacebook.com/NathaliaMeloFit

Nutrition, health, epigenetics - anyone else have NO CLUE where to start? Feel like there's too much to know, too many changes needed? 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. Enjoy listening to why that is and find the truth bombs he drops throughout our conversation!Highlights:- Integrated Health - Making it fit YOUR life!- Nutrition is about more than calories- 3 things to help your health now- Joy in the Journey - seriously!Brandon Campbell is a father, husband, athlete, creator, master coach and an expert in Optimizing Your Experience Of Life.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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Highlights: - 7 interferences to total health and how to address them- Nutrition during pregnancy and affect on baby - tips to feel better!- Autoimmune issues post partum and how to heal- Rebuilding after any trauma or disease- How to have greatness in our health!About Dr. Jodi: Dr. Jodi has been a chiropractor for more than 25 yrs, part of a family tradition back to 1917. She has a true passion for providing helping and healing to each patient. She says, "When I started my practice, my goal was to offer patients choices in care and options in treatments so their recovery would be as effective and efficient as possible. Thus, I pursued knowledge in a variety of techniques, disciplines and therapies. I rely on extensive training to give my patients high quality care, but my most powerful tool is my ability to effectively communicate. I love to teach and encourage patients throughout their healing process."Connect with Dr. Jodi Judge:www.azlifestylechiropractic.comAZ Lifestyle Chiropractic14155 N. 83rd Ave. Suite 102Peoria, AZ 85381623-878-0475

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!Episode Highlights:- How to eat an elephant- Fitness isn't all or nothing- How to let exercise meet many needs- How to love yourself and still ask for moreSo 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!About Nathalia: Hi there…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. HahahaI 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.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.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.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.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!Connect with Nathalia:nathaliamelofit.cominstagram.com/Nathaliamelofitfacebook.com/NathaliaMeloFit

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 doulaAbout 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/LovingTouchDoulashttps://twitter.com/LTDoulas

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.

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.Episode Highlights:- How our own healing journeys inspire us- Why massage may not have met your needs before- How massage helps with fertility and hormone levels- Aromatherapy, nutrition, lip and tongue ties and more!- Latest promos - just for you!About Courtney: 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.Call the office to schedule with Courtney(623)226-4002

What is MUTU? Kegels, core, diastasis – what are we supposed to do with all of this information anyway? Today, Ashley and Amy talk about their passion for helping women have much more confidence in their bodies after delivery or anytime something has interfered with their core muscles. MUTU is a specific system for retraining your core and recovering after postpartum.Episode Highlights:Helping women know and trust their bodyHow back pain connects to your pelvic floorWhen you build your core foundation, you can do anythingOnly babies should wear diapersWhat we don't know CAN hurt usAbout Amanda: Ashley Gammon, CPT, MUTU Pro, PR USA for MUTU System - the globally recognized postnatal recovery program for all women! I am a wife and mama to my three presidents, McKinley, Madison, and Monroe. A lover of hot coffee and cold beer and a huge advocate for women’s health! Don’t settle for anything less than epic ladies! Connect with Ashley:www.mutusystem.com

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 youAbout 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 websitewww.MarthaReed.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/insightsforlife/Instagramhttps://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/id568723514Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marthareed.ifl&hl=en_US

Laura Di Franco joins Amy to talk about “Brave Healing and Badassery!”In this episode:• Many ways to healing• Insights into the gift of awareness for healing• Badassery at its best with pursuing tribe, stopping your inner critic and finding your voiceAbout Laura:Laura Di Franco, MPT is an intuitive writing strategist, holistic physical therapist and third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with over two decades of experience in healing. Praised as “our favorite class” by The Writer’s Center, her brave, intuitive writing and healing workshops are the reason she was born. She helps writers get their badass, authentic voice published in order to heal the world with their words. Her book, Brave Healing; a Guide for Your Journey is due out June 1st! Find Laura at www.BraveHealer.com and her Brave Healer Facebook Page @kickasswarriorgoddessListen to her Brave Healing Radio Show this Wednesday at 9:00 AM Pacific. She has a real treat in store for this episode. http://bit.ly/brave_healing_radioTo Connect with Laura;Join her Brave Healing Facebook Group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1375571059231845/Visit her Brave Healing Radio Show page at;http://bit.ly/brave_healing_radioFor more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirthAmy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.comConnect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/

What is a Pelvic PT and how can they help new moms and moms to be? Pelvic P.T, Alison Feldt joins Amy to talk about “The Who, What and Why of Pelvic PT”In this episode:• What does a pelvic PT do?• Steps towards healthier pregnancy.• Better post-partum recovery for mom and baby.About Alison: Allison graduated from Midwestern University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012.has a passion for women's health and treating issues surrounding the pelvis. She resides in Brier, Washington with her husband and two children.Connect with Allison:https://www.bodymotionpt.com/For more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirthAmy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.comConnect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/

When providing healthy nutrition for your families, what is best, whole foods or supplementsNot sure?Listen to this episode of Bellies, Babies & Birth for great tips for healthy eating choicesWellness 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.comFor more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirthAmy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.comConnect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/

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-ToVzqpPdktOtier6y1IAbout 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-tUFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeBreathing/For more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirthAmy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.comConnect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/

In episode 5 of Bellies, Babies & Birth, Moms, Katie Sandberg and Kaitlin Cook join Amy to talk about all things birth, pregnancy and being a mom! Episode Highlights:Katie:•Give yourself the chance to choose and learn then choose differently. •What she wants women to know about getting the care they need. •How she got back to feeling "like herself" again!Kaitlin•Some of the ways to know when you might need other help for your body. •The need for community. •Different choices for natural birthFor more on Amy, visit her Bellies, Baby and Birth Show Page – http://bit.ly/belliesbabybirthAmy’s Website - http://www.momentoftruthpt.comConnect with Amy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapy/

In episode 4th of Bellies, Babies & Birth, Physical Therapist Antony joins Amy to talk about health, fitness and movement for new moms. Episode Highlights:• Just try something different for movement.• Benefits of exercise far outweigh the risks.• Learning how to take control of own health and fitness.About Antony:Antony has been studying and working in Physiotherapy since 1993. During this time, he has earned his degree in Physiotherapy, a Masters in Physiotherapy and took part in the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialisation training program – the highest form of training a physiotherapist can take in Australia. Having successfully grown 2 private practices (Sans Souci Physiotherapy Centre and Penshurst Physiotherapy Centre), Antony sold these to concentrate on his Specialisation Training Program and developing educational courses for health professionals and the general public. He still consults at 2 locations in Sydney seeing everyone from children to the elderly, as well as his sports-specific patients. He also travels around Australia to deliver seminar information and provide consultations for those interested in his approach.To connect with Antony, visit;http://physiodetective.com

In episode 3 of Bellies, Babies & Birth, Lactation Consultant and Orofacial Myologist and Coach, Jacqueline Kincer joins Amy to talk about all things breastfeeding for new mothers out there. You are doing the right thing, breastfeeding your baby, but it can often be challenging when issues arise and seem lonely with nowhere to turn for support. Listen to this episode to learn more about breastfeeing, the challenges many new moms face and what you can do about it to have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship with your baby! If you are new mom, don’t miss this episode! Episode Highlights;• How to make the most out of your breast-feeding relationship. • How to know when you might need some support for breast-feeding.• What is an IBCLC?About Jacqueline;Jacqueline Kincer practices as a lactation consultant and orofacial myologist. She is also the founder of The Practice Success Collective, a group coaching program for holistic healthcare practitioners. As a mother herself, Jacqueline experienced some of her own struggles with pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and beyond that propelled her to start her own private practice. Her focus has been on providing natural and holistic options to treat breastfeeding problems. She lectures at conferences worldwide and mentors budding lactation consultants.To connect with Jacqueline, visit;https://holisticlactation.com

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

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).

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!Episode Highlights:- What is BUTI yoga?- Do YOU want to be a Sattva?- Why MEN need this even more than women!- So much more than a workout - hear why!About Allison: 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.

Connections coming to you from the northwest valley! Jen Givens from Ignite Family Chiropractic joins us to chat about our shared passion for helping mamas and babies feel healthy and whole!Episode Highlights:- Journeys to healing- Miscarriage, Adoption and Motherhood- Mamas, babies, tongue ties and more!- How we love to help you THRIVE!About Jen: Dr. Jen Givens has become a valuable health resource for her community. Early in her career, she knew she wanted to be one of the best pediatric and prenatal chiropractors; she knew she had to help families. With her experience and expertise, that is exactly what she’s done. She spent three years working at the largest pediatric and prenatal chiropractic clinic in the world!In 2017, Dr. Jen and her husband decided it was time to move back to Arizona, their home state, and start a pediatric and prenatal practice of their own. Dr. Jen has always loved caring for kids, pregnant mamas and families and is excited to share a unique chiropractic experience with the families of the North-West Valley. She is bringing her passion, experience, and expertise to Arizona and is looking forward to being a health resource for the community!To Connect with Dr. Jen: ignitefamilychiro.comwww.facebook.com/ignitefamilychirowww.instagram.com/drjengivens

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!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.Episode Highlights:- Who is Melissa?- What's the deal with our love of fascia?- How we love to help you THRIVE!About Melissa: 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.

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!Episode Highlights:-Boundaries doesn't mean crying it out-How much should your kid be sleeping-Discovery calls available-Special off just for our listeners!About Stephanie: 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!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!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!Happiness is Good Sleep website

This podcast truly happened when it did because of the story below that Somone shared on facebook a few weeks ago. It touched me so deeply and had so many common threads to conversations I regularly have with new moms.Episode Highlights:-Real talk about motherhood-The becoming - from lost to found with our identity-Celebrating Capable-The tension between gratitude and grief - how to honor bothAbout Somone: Somone is co-owner of El Jefe Crossfit gym and also Wilder Insurance Group as well as a realtor at Delex realty. She's also a new mama learning how to live in her new reality. She welcomes you to connect with her on Facebook at Somone Wilder or even email her at somone@brickhousegrp.com

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!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.Episode Highlights:- Benefits of yoga - not just what you think- Different types of yoga. Do you know what Nihdra is?- Unexpected bonus from having pregnant and post partum yoga class combined- Your beliefs don't need to conflict with your practiceAbout Heather: 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.

Counseling has so many approaches, theories and techniques and today we are focusing on EMDR.Jennifer and I share a passion for helping women be free from trauma, free from limiting beliefs, free to feel confident and empowered. We also both believe in the power so healing on that deeper subconscious level.Episode Highlights:-Guideposts for post partum emotions-Post partum worry signs-Restoring hope-Amazing reveal of new partnershipFor other resources for postpartum support, go to https://www.postpartum.net/About Dr. Kizer: Jennifer Kizer, MA LPC is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of professional experience helping others heal and recovery from many issues including depression, anxiety, as well as trauma and PTSD. Jennifer also specializes in providing EMDR therapy in treating trauma and PTSD as well as working with pregnant and postpartum mothers. Jennifer helps give mothers the tools they need to achieve emotional wellness as well as the support in a crucial time in a woman's life to facilitate mothers feeling confident and thriving in motherhood.Jennifer is a holistic therapist incorporates healing mind, body and spirit. She is a Reiki master practitioner offering energy healing sessions and is also an instructor teaching Body N Brain Yoga classes. Body N Brain yoga teaches how to activate your energy system increasing heath, happiness and peace from the inside finding and connecting to one's true value. Body N Brain Yoga was developed in 1985 by Ilchi Lee that combines East Asian healing and energy philosophies, and brain education. Personally, Jennifer is a mother of five beautiful children ages 16, 14, 12, 10 and 4 years old who provide her with great joy and an increased sense of of motivation and purpose.

Naturopathic medicine is often misunderstood but more people are looking for more holistic answers to their health concerns. There are many misconceptions about how a naturopath is different and some of them have different focuses so I sat down with Dr. Freeze to get some clarification and insights into her profession and how she cares for her clients. I truly appreciate how she looks at the whole body and multiple systems when addressing true health.Karen and I have shared several clients and I loved connecting with her on this and hope it gives you a better understanding of what naturopaths do, how they can help.In this amazing episode on naturopathic medicine and health, we cover many aspects of health, wellness and the multidsciplinary approach more and more people are looking forEpisode Highlights:- How is naturopathy different- Hormones and gut health- Beyond the bloodwork- Gut health and nutritionAbout Dr. Freeze: Dr. Freeze is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) who owns and runs a unique patient centered wellness clinic in Goodyear AZ…naturally named… “Freeze Wellness”. A graduate from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in 2003, Dr. Freeze has been in practice for over 16 years and has helped hundreds of patients overcome a variety of simple to complicated ailments. Dr. Freeze takes great pride in her practice. She takes her time to do a thorough investigation using a variety of tests/assessments. Then, she“individualizes” a personal treatment plan that focuses on a more natural and holistic approach to balance your health and well being.Dr. Freeze’s specialty is helping women with hormonal issues like thyroid and adrenal imbalances, and specifically autoimmune related problems. Often, hormonal imbalances can lead to a variety of issues including infertility, weight gain, depression, fatigue, skin disorders, premature aging and others. Dr. Freeze can assist you in your health journey if you are suffering. Other tools at her disposal are neurotransmitter and heavy metal testing as well as food sensitivity testing, GI testing and other lab work ups.To connect with Dr. Freeze: www.mydrfreeze.com

Since I dreamed of having a podcast, my main purpose has been to build community and provide more resources to mamas so it's extra fun to connect with other women doing that same thing and sharing that same passion! Malia is definitely one of those women and we particularly share a love for the northwest valley here in Phoenix.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.Episode Highlights:• Why we long for community• Juggling motherhood and careers• Some out-of-the-box ways women can connect• How to help women thrive!About Malia: Hi, I’m Malia! I am a wife, mom of three pretty amazing kids, an addict to anything sweet and a lover of the small details in life that make a big impact. I knew early on I would be surrounded by children and pursued my degree in Early Childhood Education. Being a teacher confirmed my love for children and the innocence and purity they bring to the world. But then I found that I had this passion for photography and the moments that could be captured. After resigning from being a teacher, I opened my photography studio in 2010 and never looked back. I believe in the “ life is too short to play small motto.” Now I run my full time professional baby photography studio in my commercial studio space that doubles as a women focused creative work space. Since 2018, we are empowering creative entrepreneurs to get out of their homes and coffee shops and work together. The Collective Studio is now 2yrs old and helping make an impact on how women entrepreneurs work, live and grow personally.Connect with Malia: The Motherhood Collective on Facebook www.facebook.com/themotherhoodcollectiveaz.com Malia B Photographywww.maliabphotography.comListen Live at: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11246902/maliaConnect with us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MomentOfTruthPhysicalTherapyConnect with us on Instagram at: @momentoftruthpt