Radically Thriving

It's everyone's favorite style episode. Catch up with us after the holidays and new years goal setting! We spent a LOT of time together over the holidays and even ended up doing a whole bunch of our friends enneagrams at a birthday party. It was so fun to get deep and really get to know our friends on another level. We talk about new years goal setting, we talk about LET THEM! Which I am sure this won't be the last time we mention it, and we choose our own billboards!

We are loving learning from our friends journey's. Michelle is a bit older than us and has DONE the research. Literally. She's a smarty pants academic who read up on all of the choices she made about taking HRT. She sits down with us today to talk about what she's using and how it's made her feel. We're still trying to figure out where we will go, and where we stand with this. But we love bringing you along for the adventure of asking questions, getting curious, and thriving.

Ariel has carried 5 babies as a gestational surrogate which resulted in 4 live births – the most recent in the summer of 2023. Although Ariel is now retired as a surrogate, she continues to be an active presence in the fertility community and leverages her strong social media following to normalize all roads to parenthood for women and couples around the world.  Just this summer she took a solo trip to Costa Rica, leaving her daughter, bonus daughters, and husband at home. FOR A MONTH! This inspired me, and I was so excited to welcome her to the podcast. Listen in while we chat about travel, adventure, confidence, and motherhood, and how its all connected. You can find Ariel at https://carriedwithlove.com and @carriedwithlove

Christina, a wife and mother to four children, dedicates herself to supporting women and their families as a Traditional Birth Companion. Her journey into the realm of birth work started 13 years ago, following the birth of her fourth child. Opting for a home birth with a midwife after three conventional hospital births proved to be a pivotal decision that reshaped the trajectory of her life. Christina firmly believes in the innate wisdom of the body and advocates for trusting the birth process. Driven by her passion and knowledge of physiological birth, she aims to share the message of strength and power, removing fear from the birthing experience. Her mission includes sharing her knowledge of German New Medicine (GNM) and the body's intelligence, emphasizing that there is never anything to fear within the body. You can find her at @wild.spirit.birth

When you are approaching your due date there are a lot of decisions to be made, and things to consider. We usually have to give this pep talk to our clients just to remind them their body is wise, and they do not need to be medically managed to go into labour. Being overdue isn't a sickness or disease. **disclaimer this episode is not medical advice, please listen to your care providers at your own discretion.

Like a birth story, but different. Today we chat with Mel Ublansky (co-owner of Kure Yoga in Ingersoll) about her perimenopause and menopause journey. She has had an amazing experience with HRT and has an empowering message to share! Perimenopause is overwhelming, but we can be empowered with education, and knowledge. Sharing stories is a huge part of that for us! IF you have a perimenopause expert you'd like us to have on, or you have any questions or topics that you'd like us to cover please let us know!

Now that we're old, we take our skin care SERIOUSLY. One of the things that makes us feel the MOST grown up, is using our Understory Botanicals products! They are beautiful AND effective. Maria is smart, and passionate about all things skincare, wellness, and balance. Listen in while we chat with her about being 40, upgrading your skin care, and taking good CARE of yourself. You can find Maria online at https://understorybotanicals.com and on instagram at @understorybotanicals

We're back babes!!!! (second time is the charm!) If you listened Mon/Tues, that was an error! An old episode snuck through but now we've fixed it! We're chatting about our summers, our social media break, and what is going on in our perimenopausal worlds lately!! We've got some incredible guests lined up for season 6 and would LOVE if you could rate, review and subscribe to our little passion project!

We're back babes!!!! We're chatting about our summers, our social media break, and what is going on in our perimenopausal worlds lately!! We've got some incredible guests lined up for season 6 and would LOVE if you could rate, review and subscribe to our little passion project!

We've got another birth story episode today where we are talking about feeing supported in birth, knowing what you want, and how to get it. We talk about the white board which we tell all our clients to do. We discuss faith's role in the birthing space. We also talk a whole lot about how empowering birth can be. This episode is for you if you think you want a home birth, and you need some beautiful words and advice.

Today on the podcast we are talking unmedicated birth with a dear client who has had two home births in the last 13 months. She speaks of the importance of faith, surrender and preparation for a birth that leaves you empowered and confident. She also talks about how much you can benefit from the blessing way and our postpartum support as well! And we didn't even pay her for marketing! You are powerful, you can trust yourself and your body.

TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss sexual assault, rape, trauma, sex, and masturbation in this episode. Listen to it away from young ears, and skip if any of those topics are triggering. Today on Radically Thriving we have the passionate, amazing, magnetically beautiful Caitlyn Dale. We met because she's a teacher at my yoga studio, and I fell in love with her soul. We discuss her history with trauma and healing, her recent heart break of splitting with her partner, her SA history and how breath work helped her heal.  what is breath work? Who is breath work for? Do you have a transformation stories about any clients you have worked with? Caitlyn's retreats, and what she has in the works Starting a book club and reading the book Pussy Masturbating every day, and why that's important Caitlyn also walked us through a little teaser of breath work session midway through the episode. Please don't do this while driving. Take note of the time of the episode and give it a try at home with us! You can find Caitlyn on instagram at @yogi.dale She also teaches at Kure Yoga in Ingersoll, and you HAVE to try one of her breath work workshops!

Today is your favourite ADHD style all over the place podcast! We talk about our cycles class coming up, where we are at with our training lately, psychology and random questions.

In today's conversation, we are introduced to Laura McLennan, biologist, nutritionist and owner of Health Scope here in Dorchester. Laura gives us insight into her new lifestyle and the importance of being a rested women after she got her permission slip of a lifetime in the form of breast cancer.  After a double mastectomy, Laura knew she had to change her hectic lifestyle, and her career. Now she serves women using live blood analysis, we chat all about what this is, and what it isn't.  How it is used and why she loves it so much.  Hint: Laura is all about getting to the root of a problem. In her journey, Laura also found metabolic balance, a lifestyle and way of eating that has people coming back to themselves. Sarah chats with Laura today about her own struggles with tiredness and brain fog and after this pod, Sarah is going to Laura's lab/office to get her finger pricked to see what's lurking in her blood.

Today Sarah and I catch up, reflect, talk about perimenopause of course and the lack of research for women's health, and then list the 5 things each of us love doing for our health right now: Broken down here they are: 1: exercise/movement 2: sleep 3: protein 4: supplements 5: community, routine, and prioritizing self If you loved this episode please screen share and tag us! We'd love to grow the podcast and reach more people like YOU!

Today Sarah and I chat with Dr. Stephanie Cowie, a naturopathic doctor from Toronto, Ontario. She helps women conquer bloat, burnout, hormonal imbalances and perimenopause to unlock their best selves. We chat about why THESE years do matter, and that you can feel amazing through this time! Perimenopause does not have to suck! We discuss burnout, bloat, long covid, hysterectomies and cervical ablasions. Women are the shock absorbers of our communities. No WONDER we are stressed! Also her big 4 tips for optimizing your life in your perimenopausal years! Such a great take home tip! You can find Dr.Steph Cowie at @dr.stephaniecowie on instagram.

When we meet with new clients we get to hear their stories of conception, and often are saddened by the experiences of people with infertility, PCOS, and endometriosis. We KNOW not enough research is done on women's health, and we see first hand how that affects all of us. We need to demand better. We need to make change. But we all need to understand from a young age that we WILL have to advocate for our own health. Find a better doctor. Demand the tests you want. Learn your cycle, and understand nutrition. Build a team of holistic experts to reach out to and lean on for health care support. Andrea is a Dietician, and a Holistic Nutritionist. She is a wealth of information about how important it is to manage your stress, sleep, and gut health to help regulate your hormones. Your hormones affect EVERYTHING. And if your stress, sleep and gut are off, your hormones are wonky, and you will get symptoms. Some are big, some are small, but some are life altering. Take your health into your own hands, and start to understand how your body functions optimally.

In the wise words of Sheryl Crow: A change will do you good. We're in a changing season. We are growing, adjusting, tending to our soil and trying to grow into beautiful perimenopausal dahlias. LMAO. Today we talk about our health journeys, perimenopause, our trip to Sedona.

On today's episode we are talking with Briar Culbert. Briar is a mother, multi-passionate learner, healer, and therapist. In her work with clients as a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) she combines her training in Spiritual Psychotherapy with her background in movement, biochemistry, and ceremony to foster a truly holistic and integrative approach. Through Briar's embodied practices, thoughtful questions, reflective space, and coaching clients are offered a unique space for their growth. In her personal life you can find Briar weaving together work, cooking nourishing meals, playing outside with her son, and constantly learning through diverse books and workshops. Today we chat about the following: - what is spiritual psychology - what are emotions - emotions vs feelings - emotional intelligence and why it's important - 6 primary emotions - 4 steps for practicing emotional intelligence acknowledge move boundary claiming - why does it matter to be physiologically safe? If she could put anything on a billboard it would say "Its all going to be ok" You can find Briar at https://www.briarculbert.com/ and @briar.culbert on instagram We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

A conversation with Sarah's 12 year old son. We cover his love of engines, what farm life has been like, and what he misses from the city. We touch on what it's like being a twin, if it's weird knowing so much about birth, and feelings - what it's like being a boy. Lastly we discuss what our schooling journey has looked like to date, with jumping around from unschooling, homeschooling, French immersion and English school in a small town.

On today's episode we catch up after the holidays, Sarah starts us off with some heavy topics, and then we talk about our planned sabbatical, our Sedona Trip, new years word of the year's and so much more. This episode is all over the place, which is our favorite kind! This episode today mentions Understory Botanicals, our FAVORITE skin care brand! Check her out at @understorybotanicals on instagram! We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

On today's episode we're talking to Lara's current Health Coach, her friend Colin Jackson.  He's a beautiful human being, with the absolute biggest heart. Specializing in Women's health over 35, I learned so much from him about hormones, rest, and honouring what my body truly needs. You wouldn't believe how good a nourished, safe nervous system feels!! We talk today about  Why him. Why a man in a woman's lane Why his approach to coaching is different We discuss his indigenous (Cree) culture and the takeaways he has had in his journey weaving through his culture.  We discuss protein, and lifting Many thoughts on body image, size, and mental health “The goal is not to be smaller” How lower progesterone in perimenopause makes coping with stress more difficult How tracking his wife's cycle helps his marriage

**sensitivity warning, you are ALWAYS allowed to protect your heart and soul, so if hearing about traumatic birth is NOT something that will serve you right now, please skip this episode** Today on the podcast we have Teela,  a Registered Provisional Psychologist specializing in Birth Trauma  We talk about: Victim blaming  Why are we not asking the SYSTEM how to prevent birth trauma!!!!?  How do we keep our bodies feeling safe  Your nervous system is strategic. - don't feel guilty about fawning. You're trying to feel safe.  Learn how to treat people better.  Stop comparing your birth trauma The definition of birth trauma - your nervous system defined  How do you take care of yourself when you spend your time being so passionate about helping the world with birth trauma  Up to 45% of people have birth trauma  How Teela is changing the world by speaking to care providers about birth trauma, and how they can stop it in its tracks Billboard - 66% of birth trauma survivors state that at the root of birth trauma is at the mistreatment by care providers  You can find Teela at @theteaonbirthtrauma on instagram.  If you, or someone you know has suffered with Birth Trauma, please reach out to a professional. You do not have to suffer alone. 

This conversation answers nothing and is a whole lot of ranting and rambling: TRIGGER WARNING - We talk about stillbirth, and babies not making it in this podcast a lot. Please do not listen if you aren't feeling safe with that kind of content. This is a great conversation for any doulas to listen to who are tired of the system!

On Radically Thriving today we talk all about: Experiences with Birth Control  Ways to track your cycle more deeply - Oura ring  Temp drop  How Lara has never touched her cervix  Cervical fluid  Period rituals for day one of your cycle  Priotizing Fats in the first half of your cycle  The importance of Protein  Normalizing Periods.  Find Olivia at @oliviapjones on instagram Take her class Hormonal Harmony Masterclass. 8 weeks to learn your cycle starting Nov 6!

On todays episode we have the amazing Cassidy Lee Bell  She's a 13 Moon (True Sky) Astrologer, who is reweaving the ancient earth ways. She is a craniosacral therapist and a bodyworker, and also helps bring women back to their truest most powerful self.  She walks us through our systemic beliefs about astrology, and explains why I don't need to be embarrassed I have a tattoo of Libra, when I may truly be a Virgo. We talk about the Patriarchy (obviously) and how the calendar came to be, and the erasure of the 13th sign Ophiuchus.  Settle in and listen to her soothing voice as we discuss all things astrology and pick our jaws up off the floor.  You can find Cassidy at @cassidyleebell on instagram. She has a monthly membership, and also works with women 1-1.  #astrology #13moons #ophiuchus #virgoseason #scorpioseason #doula #birth #birthchart 

On today's episode we have Jessica London, Postpartum PT specialist. We chatted with her about our online education a couple months ago and really loved her, and her brain! We had such an awesome time getting to know each other that we HAD to have her on the podcast. She specializes and has a passion in treating the pre/postnatal community after having experienced the birth of her son. It was at this time she realized the massive gap in healthcare and service to birthers both pre-delivery & postpartum recovery. She has made it her mission to raise the standard of care and have unique offerings for birthers early on in the postpartum period where she comes to you, being the village all birthers need, as a mobile clinician. You can find her at @yourpostpartumpt on Instagram. 

On the podcast today we have one of our favorite clients, and fitness influencers, Abby Pollock! Abby is the CEO of "The Team Plans", an engineer and fitness guru. She's also hilarious! With almost a MILLION followers on Youtube, this woman has things to say, and people to listen! Abby's story is unique, and special. She didn't find out she was pregnant until she was 6 months into her pregnancy. YES this can happen! Abby is one of the smartest women we know, so it is fascinating to hear her story and how she found out she wasn't just bloated, it was a baby! Things we discuss in this episode: - how her prenatal class she did with us helped her shift into birth prep mode and build a foundation for her birth prep Take the class here! https://the-dynamic-academy.teachable.com/p/dynamic-birth-academy (use code ABBY at check out to get 25% off) The birth story!  You can find Abby on instagram at @Abby and also her Team Plans website at https://theteamplans.com/ On Youtube she is @abbypollock

On the podcast today we have one of our favorite clients, and fitness influencers, Abby Pollock! Abby is the CEO of "The Team Plans", an engineer and fitness guru. She's also hilarious! With almost a MILLION followers on Youtube, this woman has things to say, and people to listen! Abby's story is unique, and special. She didn't find out she was pregnant until she was 6 months into her pregnancy. YES this can happen! Abby is one of the smartest women we know, so it is fascinating to hear her story and how she found out she wasn't just bloated, it was a baby! Things we discuss in this episode: - hormonal birth controls, irregular periods, and switching birth controls - how her instinct was to gaslight herself, and we remark on how common this is, especially in the birth community - birth control journeys and 'lifting the veil' - tracking natural cycle app, basal body temp - being an IBS girlie and how that contributed to not figuring out she was pregnant - how her prenatal class she did with us helped her shift into birth prep mode and build a foundation for her birth prep Take the class here! https://the-dynamic-academy.teachable.com/p/dynamic-birth-academy (use code ABBY at check out to get 25% off) - the switch from OB to midwife - how she essentially had to choose the due date - the switch from hospital birth to home birth " I wanted to feel heard and validated, I wanted my provider to be present for my birth" You can find Abby on instagram at @Abby and also her Team Plans website at https://theteamplans.com/ On Youtube she is @abbypollock

In our first episode of season 4, we give you your fave episode style. Us just riffing. We talk about Sarah's boys starting school after home schooling for 3 years. We talk about the difference in boys and girls in late elementary school. We discuss more recent goals, our time off social media, and also things we didn't change that we wanted to. Do we need an extra day in the week? What would you do with it?! We also rave about Understory Botanicals!! Shout out to Maria for making amazing products, and just being a beautiful human! Thanks for being here! We've got some great episodes to share with you this season... We'd love if you left a review and rating! This helps us grow and thrive in our podcasting!

You may have seen the articles, the TikTok's, the instagram reels... but here's the long form story from Seanna (who is a doula who works with us).  I first hand knew about Kaitlyn because Seanna was texting me as a mentor through the entire labour. It was a rollercoaster, but everything honestly made sense... until the obvious end.  Since then she has scammed over 40 doulas, likely more... virtually, and in person, as well as lied to family, friends, and more.  Listen to the whole story as Seanna and I reflect and also talk about some of the silver linings, and what Seanna learned through the whole situation as a new doula.  We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

Today is a bleed time rant on Pitocin and the lack of the risks being shared with people. It's making us (Lara especially) super mad. We talk about fear tactics, flippant decisions, and discuss if we should take a month of social media again this summer. As always thanks for being here. We will be back for Season 4 in September! Leave us a review and a rating so we can GROW!

Pam and Meagan are sisters who are incredibly passionate about breastfeeding and the need for support. We appreciate their client specific approach to every client and have heard rave reviews from everyone we have sent to them! Listen in while we cover some great advice and information for anyone starting out on their breastfeeding journey You can find them at @sisterlylactation and https://www.sisterlylactation.ca/ We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Today we're talking to 12 year old Everleigh about her period and how she felt prepared for it which helped her nerves. We discuss her period celebrations, and what like is like for a grade 6 these days!

On today's episode we are answering your questions about pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and whatever else you decided to ask! Some of the questions we cover are: - Sex after birth - Coping with a long labour - How to track your cycle - Weight loss in postpartum - How far do we travel for births - Schedules and Routines for baby - Period Parties We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Today is a life update, we get to hear about Sarah's trip to Thailand with her family, and we dive into some lifestyle changes that Lara has made in the last few months, and Sarah's journey discovering her hormone levels. We also dabble in some microdosing talk, and trigger warning some body image, weight things! We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Today I interview my friend, artist, creator, and amazing mom, Joti Wall. She is a wealth of birth confidence and shares her three birth stories and her transformation throughout the process. From an emergency cesarean, to a hospital vbac, to a home birth (almost... but listen to hear the story)... she describes birth in such an eloquent way. Empowered birth is not the same as unmedicated, a cesarean can leave you empowered when you make the decisions from an informed and consenting place. Listen in while you go for a walk, have a cup of tea, and hopefully you will find some empowering words here. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

Sarah and Brandon talk openly about some questions that people submitted, as well as discussing therapy, and things that are working for them right now. As one of the most communicative couples I know, this is a great episode to listen to, and will give insight into your own marriage. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood! Check out BIRTH COURSE BUNDLE available now through our website.

Today we talk about the new book Lara is reading called "The Mountain is You" and we discuss if "fine is the new rock bottom" and what that even means. Given that our podcast is called Radically Thriving, its interesting that on reflection, I am afraid to actually thrive because I don't want to feel spoiled or look like my life is SOOOO good, for fear of judgement from others. What I know from Gabby Bernstein is our judgements of others are our judgements of ourselves, so clearly these thought patterns exist in my life where people can't have TOO much success or happiness. I don't know where that comes from, but I am diving deep into it starting with this conversation. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

Today we're chatting with our friend, and client, Ariana Christie. One of the kindest humans I know, and the BEST mom. We discuss her first birth with twins, and how she came to the realization that she wanted a different experience the second time around. We hear about Cali's birth and what she did to set herself up for a birth that was about HER. We talk about birth trauma and pregnancy/postpartum anxiety, and why we should be telling people more often they are good moms. You can find Ariana on instagram at @arianachristie We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @thedynamicdoulaacademy. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

We're going deep today talking about grief, trauma, and transference. Emma is a co-steward of The Sacred Village, a community mission where all seekers of love and truth can unite, co-create, freely express, and be in reciprocity together. She and her beloved Brooklyn hosts retreats and gatherings for women, leads sacred medicine ceremonies and works intimately with youth, with the ultimate vision of restoring wholeness in humanity and the earth. Learn more about her work here: www.thesacredvillage.ca Insta: @thesacredvillage and @emmamae.thewildway

Sarah is talking about Acute and Chronic Anxiety today, cold plunging and when is it actually better to just take a hot bath or a hot tub?!! Sarah answers some of your questions that you submitted over on Instagram, and shares a couple Love Mantras that have been feeling really good lately - there's maybe a little sign along. She ends up talking a bit about her own births, and what could have gone better if she had had a power house of a doula with her. But who knows. And ends talking about what's going well in parenting right now and what's not. Thank you for listening!

It's just Lara today, answering the questions you all submitted! Quickie episode today because I'm headed to Florida in a few hours! Thanks for being here, for listening, and for sharing, reviewing, and subscribing! We appreciate you!

On todays show: Does Lara pee with too much velocity? Is it a problem? Or is Sarah actually chronically dehydrated and jealous? We discuss the Apothecary that Jaime brought to Mexico including the black tar Shilajit, and other health hacks. How Jaime is helping Demi prepare her body for having a baby (which will be Jaime's new niece or nephew) in a very kind, caring, sister in law way. So loving!!! How to add Liver to your diet to help support your hormones. We get juicy about bleeding, why menstrual cups may not be the right choice for you, and how to intuitively bleed. You can find Jaime at www.originmotherandchild.com, and @originmotherandchild She is a passionate advocate for improving prenatal, birth + postpartum care for all. She would like to see access to pelvic physical therapy become normalized throughout the lifecycle for all people, and especially in the postpartum time. Improving egg quality in pre-conception: The pathway to conception begins long before we conceive. This is because it takes roughly three months for an egg to mature within the ovary leading up to ovulation. For those planning to conceive, there is an opportunity to influence egg quality in the 3 months prior to ovulation. Some ways to support egg quality include making simple but supportive diet and lifestyle changes. In the pre-conception time, consuming animal-based protein (including eggs, muscle and organ meats, organic raw or A2 dairy), reducing processed foods and sugars and other known inflammatory sources like polyunsaturated fats (like canola oil), and alcohol. Pre- conception lifestyle changes include include reducing stress, supporting your nervous system health, and prioritizing quality sleep. Trading in high intensity exercise like HIIT workouts for a more moderate alternative should also be considered since vigorous exercise is a stressor to the body. Additional supplements may also be considered and are best used on a individual basis. I always suggest working with a care provider who specializes in supporting pre- conception and conception like an acupuncturist or naturopath. Other supplements I love and use daily to support my female physiology include: *** if you would like the links to any of the below please email us at dynamicdoulasoflondon@gmail.com Nourishment and Minerals: Grass-fed beef liver supplements Grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen Shilajit Resin (code: ORIGIN for 10% off) Shilajit Tablets (code: ORIGIN for 10% off) Magnesium Hydroxide (code ORIGIN for 10% off) Liver Support: Dandelion leaf tea Roasted Dandelion root – coffee alternative Milk thistle seed capsules Menstrual Products: Free-bleed on towels Rael – reusable organic cotton pads Organic period undies

Have you ever not wanted to drink, but not known how to say no to the societal pressure? Have you ever woken up and thought "I am NEVER drinking again" Are you waking up with anxiety or depressed thoughts after drinking? Do you consider yourself 'sober curious'? Then this episode is for you... We talk to author Karolina about being sober, the effects of alcohol on the brain, and how you can life a more vibrant, present life being alcohol free. Find Karolina at @euphoric.af https://euphoricaf.com Buy her book here... https://www.euphoricbook.com

We're in Mexico! And took some downtime to record and talk about the emotional, and physical workload of motherhood. Sarah prepared questions for Lara to answer about the division of work in the home... We're exploring the feminine, the masculine, and motherhood with curiosity and intrigue. We talk about some of our favourite characters we met in Cancun, and how much we love the resort we're at! We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

We're catching up after Christmas, chatting new years and traditions. A hilarious segment about the objectification of men, and then we get into what you can do to prepare in early pregnancy, and even in trying to get pregnant to set yourself up for success! Get the Founding Students Pricing here -----> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/639f91a955ae1c1c93f4a236 We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood! Check out BIRTH COURSE BUNDLE available now through our website.

This is probably our favourite episode ever. What a JUICY way to start off 2023. We are not designed to be in isolation, and the bridge to connection is through intimacy, with ourselves, and others. We talk about the freedom of saying no, and being respected. We talk about sex, connection, community and what is involved at a Solstice party. Tips for self healing: Be honest with yourself Inquire "What is my body saying? "What do I need?" Check in with what you're desiring. You can find Elisa Spring @spellsoftruth and www.spellsoftruth.com. She has a couple of spots left in her small group community called "honeyed doorways" if you'd like to dive deeper with her. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood!

This is one of our FAVOURITE episodes ever. Wow. Megan is a writer and it shows! In this podcast we talk all about her cesarean and the parts that upon reflection, she wishes had gone differently. Megan reads us her blog, and it is SO POWERFUL, Sarah has tears in her eyes. The reality is, we just don't hear women talk assertively and clearly, and man, we need it!! Megan wants cesareans done differently - she hopes some nurses and OBs will hear this podcast. She wants women to not give up and to speak up about what they want in their births. As a recovering people pleaser, Megan is learning about being sweet and quiet leads to pain.

Today we're talking travel. Why w're travel addicts, how we became this way, and our histories of travel. We share travel thoughts, ideas, dreams and goals. Why we're so confused when people don't have the drive to travel, and what we have in our futures. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood! Check out BIRTH COURSE BUNDLE available now through our website.

We asked our community about having a village, and we heard from some people who didn't feel like they had one. In this episode we talk about what a village means, and how do you build one. We get a little hash in this episode, and don't mean to cause offence. Just a rolling conversation about what it means to us, and how we think everyone can have a village. We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL. We provide classes, virtual courses, coaching and in person birth and postpartum support for families entering the crazy journey of parenthood! Check out BIRTH COURSE BUNDLE available now through our website.