The BIRTHFIT Podcast

In this episode, Lindsey welcomes back the BIRTHFIT Community for an awesome 2024 we got planned. She shares updates and how you can watch the LIVE recordings with our future guests. Hint- check out B! Community. Lindsey also shares a bit about her maternity leave and updates for our Non Profit organization- BIRTHFIT For Everyone. Last, Lindsey gets into the details of our BIRTHFIT Coach Course for 2024. Be sure to join the WAITLIST as space is limited! 

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dr. Josh Axe, who is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. https://nonprofit.birthfit.com/ https://birthfit.com/

In this episode, Lindsey shares her thoughts on Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. She shares why she feels the BIRTHFIT Basics Postpartum program is the best foundational movement and rehab program for new moms. Lindsey also gets into research and considerations.    https://birthfit.com/b-postpartum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_CU4Ia4ug&t=270s    

In this episode, Lindsey chats with her dear friend, colleague, and mentor Elizabeth Bachner, licensed midwife. Elizabeth is licensed in California and New Mexico. She also does virtual consults to support women in birthing their babies and themselves.  https://nonprofit.birthfit.com/ https://birthfit.com/  

In this episode, Kat Granville shares how late in her pregnancy she found out she was pregnant with twins, and then decided to proceed with a super inspiring twin free birth.  If you don't know, Kat is our admin queen here at BIRTHFIT. We want to thank everyone that supported and loved on Kat and her family in this journey. And, like she mentioned, please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. 

In this episode, Lindsey (our BIRTHFIT Founder & CEO) announces that she's pregnant! She shares her preconception journey and some training and nutrition habits that carried over into pregnancy. Lindsey also shares update about the BIRTHFIT Podcast and our NonProfit- BIRTHFIT For Everyone.  Stay tuned for more podcasts in 2023 and be sure to check out videos of each podcast on our YouTube page.    Check out the Prenatal Training Program that Lindsey has been doing.   

Dr. Tony Ebel is a husband, father, and chiropractor. He's also the trailblazer leading The Pediatric Experience, which is live and virtual pediatric chiropractic training. The Pediatric Experience is shifting the profession of chiroparctic with accessible, applicable, and super affordable training for docs while enhancing the lives of babies, kids, and families across the United States.  Families are looking for other options besides the symptom based, pain management care we've been fed our whole lives. Moms are looking outside the box for wellness care. And no one addresses root cause issues better than a nervous system based chiropractor.  Listen to this episode if you're a mom, dad, parent, chiropractor, student,  anyone that is curious about nervous system based chiropractic care.   Reminders: Don't forget to share this episode and leave us a review.  Join us in B! Community A few spots left in our EARLY LAUNCH of our Birth Prep Course.  BIRTHFIT Coach Course: 2023 Spring Cohort Coming Soon!  

Bethany is the Founder of Primally Pure. She is a farmer's wife, mama bear, matcha lover and bath taker. Bethany McDaniel is the heartbeat and hard work behind the brand. When Bethany's family spontaneously started a beyond organic livestock farm in Southern California called Primal Pastures, she discovered the power of eating real food and her eyes were opened to a new world of wellness. Bethany subsequently purged her bathroom cabinets of toxic conventional skincare products and began formulating her own replacements with pure, simple ingredients.   https://primallypure.com/?rfsn=6010096.211386 Discount Code: LINDSEYLOVESME

Karissa Kouchis or “KK” is a national speaker, corporate trainer, host, and performance strategist. With a background in organizational influence, KK blends communication theory with human psychology to guide clients in advancing skills in leadership, negotiation, psychology of achievement, sales mastery and what KK calls overall badassery. She's brought her high-energy training to over 1,000 events for companies like Fox Sports, Salesforce.com, The NFL, Zoom Video Communications, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ace Hardware, Keller Williams, BeautyCounter, Equinox, New York Life, Marriott Hotels and Barre3 Fitness.  And now,  we are lucky enough to have her sit down for a virtual conversation with our Founder and CEO. In this episode, Lindsey and Karissa go deep. They discuss God, love, personal growth, and letting go. In this episode, you literally feel like you're at a coffee shop having an intimate conversation with two longtime girlfriends. This episode is a MUST.  Please be sure to leave us a review. We'd love to see what you have to share, and ratings/reviews help us move up in the charts. THANK YOU!  Join us in B! Community! 

Taylor was competitive cheerleader, CrossFitter, and Marine Officer; however, her biggest learning lessons came in motherhood. In this episode, Taylor shares about who she was prior to becoming a mother and what the different roles taught her. The last half of the episode Taylor shares about her birth experiences with her each of her two children. Join us in B! Community. 

In this episode Lindsey shares some of her personal thoughts and reflections on Roe V Wade. She starts with some personal opinion and gets into the history leading up to the original Roe V Wade decision. Lindsey then gets into some maybe not so well known random facts. And finally reminds women that we have the power inside of us. This episode will surely leave you with more questions and reflections than answers.  For a women's only group that focuses on Fitness, Education, and Connection, please join us in B! Community. 

Kaely is an Integrative & Functional Medicine Dietitian. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thyroid health, hormones and fertility, and minerals!  Lindsey has been working with Kaely to optimize her own health and menstrual cycle while being open to conception in this chapter of her life. In this episode, Kaely and Lindsey discuss metabolism and thyroid health while also discussing a bit of Lindsey's lab results.  We will dive more into Lindsey's labs this fall when Kaely speaks to our own B! Community. Reminder, it's only $24.99 to join.  Kaely has a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, completed her Dietetic Internship with an emphasis in Nutrition and Physical Performance at Saint Louis University, and her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from James Madison University. She has also done numerous continuing education courses as a life long learner, such as Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), utilizing MRT testing to help clients reduce inflammation from food sensitivities. To read more about Kaely and her journey CLICK HERE.  Kaely now has a whole team that works with her so that they may support more clients and educate healers in their courses such as Leveraging Labs.  Kaely's Free Guides.  Follow Kaely on IG. This is where you'll find more information about her event in October! 

Yolande Norris-Clark is a living legend. She is changing the way birth is viewed in our world. Check out her website HERE.  Yolande is deeply committed to medical freedom, bodily autonomy, and energetic sovereignty as well as her own growth and self-development through birth, motherhood, and joy. She is passionate about holding women as they embark on an exploration of their own capacity throughout the motherhood transition and healing chapters as well as in their own businesses and birth work.  This episode has been one of my favorites- a deep conversation about birth, manifesting, and healing. And we only touched the tip of the iceberg.  Please leave us a review if you liked this episode. And, don't forget to check out B! Community!  THANK YOU for listening! XO -LC     

Alisha shares her story about having hyperemesis and cholestasis in her first pregnancy. She discusses her overall health, being nutrient and mineral deprived, and what she is doing now to nourish herself to prepare for a future pregnancy.    Give Alisha a follow at @sacredmotherphotography on IG.      JOIN B! Community- a lifestyle community for women by women with a focus on fitness, education, and connection!    Resources and Links:   Hyperemesis  Brewer's Diet    Cholestasis  Returning to Homeostasis in the Face of Cholestasis of Pregnancy by Tonya Bridges 8 Natural Treatments for Cholestasis Top 15 High-Selenium Foods   The supplements Alisha's taking to support her liver & health:   Earthly's Liver Love  https://www.earthley.com/product/liver-love-herbal-tincture/   Cod Liver Oil:  Rosita Earthley    Perfect Supplements Desiccated Liver https://www.perfectsupplements.com/Perfect-Desiccated-Liver-p/desiccatedliver120.htm Vitamin E (PUFA protect) https://www.mitolife.co/products/pufa-protect-vitamin-e  

Isabella is a life coach for sovereign women, a trained hypnotist, passionate birth worker and podcaster. She does one-on-one coaching with women to give them the tools to stop getting triggered by every-freaking thing, cultivate resilience, increase self-confidence and birth in sovereignty. In this episode, we discuss her journey from NYC to Texas, birth doula work, abortion, and transgender ideology. This is an episode that will definitely leave you reflecting and perhaps pulling your child from public school (depending on your geographical location).   Mentions & Links:  https://www.whosebodyisit.com/ https://birthfit.com/ https://www.freebirthsociety.com/  

In this episode, Lindsey interviews Kit Maloney, Founder of Kitara ( a yoni steaming company).  For 20 years Kit Maloney has been an activist, academic, and entrepreneur committed to channeling her passion for gender equity into a celebration of women and yoni bodied folks embodied health and healing. She's earned a Masters degree in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics and has been featured widely in the media, including Glamour, Self, and Bustle. She is also the founder of O'actually & The Pleasure Pledge, two ventures honoring female sexual pleasure (and orgasms!) for safety, healing, and empowerment. Marie Claire named Kit an "Amazing Woman" for her work celebrating women's sexuality.  "BIRTHFITLOVE" for a discount at https://www.kitaralove.com/.   

In this episode Lindsey answers questions about preconception. These questions were submitted from those on our newsletter list. Lindsey shares her thoughts on prenatal vitamins, what to focus on between kids, and lifestyle practices and suggestions. 

Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. In this episode, Ali shares about her journey into real food as medicine. She also shares all things ketogenic diet as it relates to preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. This is a MUST LISTEN. https://alimillerrd.com/ https://www.naturallynourishedrd.com/ https://birthfit.com/  

In this episode Lindsey interviews Kristin, a trailblazer in the women's biohacking space. Kristin shares insight into fitness, cold plunges, and breath work as it relates to women and their cycles. For more information visit: https://birthfit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorwoma...

Robb Wolf, is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He and co-author Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred Cow, which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet.  In this episode, Robb shares with Lindsey how he and his wife of 14 years, Niki, met as well as what he hopes to teach his two daughters. Robb and Lindsey definitely talk about protein as it relates to the motherhood transition and why animal protein is superior. They also tackle the (whack) ethical and environment arguments in the case against meat and what would be an ideal solution for the future. Before the show wraps, Robb and Lindsey dive down the lack of free speech and critical thinking rabbit hole and why it's necessary. Science is never settled!  https://robbwolf.com/ https://birthfit.com/

Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks. In this episode, Lindsey shares wisdom on how to approach healing and preparing for pregnancy(again if you choose).  In this episode, we mention our awesome B! Community women's fitness and more! https://birthfit.com/b-community We also mention Spirit Babies,  which you can find on Amazon.  Last, be sure to check out Spirit Babies Radio w/ Kelly.  https://www.soulbabycommunication.com/spirit-baby-radio-podcast.html  

This is a solo episode in which Lindsey shares information regarding lifestyle practices after hormonal birth control. Lindsey discusses risks of hormonal contraception and side effects. She also discusses tips for transitioning off hormonal contraception with the desire to reclaim your fifth vital sign and fertility. 

In this episode Lindsey interviews Eyla on the meaning of birth and the current state of affairs in our world. They also discuss preparing for conception, interventions in pregnancy, and more!  Be sure to visit our website: https://birthfit.com/    For doula training, visit:  https://www.eylacuenca.com/  

Dr. Stanton is a father, chiropractor, and freedom warrior. He believes in the natural physiology of the body. He is the fearless leader of the Future Generations community in San Diego and a prominent leader in this war on bodily autonomy and sovereignty.  https://www.futuregenerationssd.com/ https://birthfit.com/ If you liked this episode, you may like episode 209 and 211!   

Lindsey, Founder and CEO, gets into BIRTHFIT's philosophy of core and pelvic floor health. She also discusses one recent study on the benefits and efficacy of deep core exercises in approximating DRA (diastasis rectus abdomimis).    Visit BIRTHFIT for all your training and rehab needs.  Watch this episode on YouTube.  Join B! Community- First week is Free! 

Lindsey welcomes BIRTHFIT Coach and longtime friend Emily Stanwyck back to the podcast for a very special POLITICS AND PARENTING episode.  Emily shares her own personal journey from growing up in democrat voting family, questioning mainstream media, and shifting to a more conservative mindset after digging deep and having two babies. And we for sure get it into the last two years of covid shenanigans.  Visit EmilyStanwyck.com.  Reminder: 20% off the BIRTHFIT Prenatal Training Program and Postpartum Package with the codes "BFPODCASTPRE" and "BFPODCASTPOST". 

In this episode Lindsey talks to Dr. Sarah, founder of Birth Uprising, about the origins of Birth Uprising and her own birth experiences from cesarean to free birth.  Dr. Sarah's instagram page is well known for the comments that her post "#ShitmyOBsaid" has gathered. She's also been known to inspire critical thinking so that you ask the hard questions to prepare for your very own birth experience.  Be sure to VISIT OUR WEBSITE.  First week of B! Community is FREE! 

In this second episode of the double feature, Lindsey (BIRTHFIT Founder and CEO) shares a little about two of the recent births that she attended as a doula. This is a great episode to listen to if you're looking for positive, empowering birth stories.    Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter at https://birthfit.com/. 

In this double episode feature, Lindsey (BIRTHFIT CEO and Founder) shares a bit about her work as a birth doula and two positive birth stories. Share this episode with anyone that is curious about what doulas do. 

After more than a year of hibernation the BIRTHFIT podcast is back. 

Dr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her work with parents has been enriched by her doctoral work in mythology and psychology, her years spent as a co-owner of Birthing From Within, as well as her dedicated study of solution-focused brief therapy, storytelling, sustaining sexual vibrancy, and helping romantic partnerships thrive even during parenthood.

Anisah is a writer and self-love advocate living in Denver, Colorado, with her partner and her daughter, Nyla. She discovered Expectful while pregnant, which helped her drink in every sweet, fleeting moment with her baby. She encourages Expectful users to give themselves the well-deserved love and goodness that they so effortlessly give to others. When she isn’t empowering others, Anisah can be found meditating, curled up in bed with her journal, reading with her daughter, snacking on kiwis, strawberries and pineapple, or daydreaming about an overwater bungalow in the Maldives.

Joe DiStefano is an international speaker, fitness expert, entrepreneur and lifestyle coach. During his eight years as Head of Sport and Training at Spartan Race, Joe worked full-time with professional endurance athletes and taught seminars all over the world. Joe is the Founder of RUNGA, an experiential lifestyle brand empowering individuals through highly effective and sustainable practices that fuel health, wellness and performance. His talks and teachings focus on engraining profound mindset shifts, giving audiences the courage and the tools align their actions with their objectives throughout daily life. After a traumatic brain injury, Joe dedicated his life to finding health again, stopping at nothing to regain his potential. Today, this experience shapes him as a coach and educator, where he believes that removing negatives and environmental detractors is a necessary step before piling on new tools and practices. While the industry is focused on the ‘sweaty and sore’ scale, Joe looks at the ‘health and happiness’ scale as a measure of success with his clients.

Dr. Ruth O. Arumala is an Obstetrician- Gynecologist & women’s health advocate with a solo practice in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Arumala offers comprehensive women’s health services with a focus on the medical & surgical management of fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, sexual dysfunction and menopause. She is passionate about empowering women to live a healthier more fulfilling life through improving health literacy. Dr. Arumala is a proud Nigerian-American raised in Salisbury, Maryland. She incorporates her myriad of experiences to offer the best, evidence-based care in a compassionate manner to her patients.

Dr. Moses Bernard is a MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTOR. He has been studying human movement for over 19 years and his single purpose has been to help teach people how to move better. He has extensive training as an upper cervical chiropractor, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC). Dr. Moses Bernard may be one of those humans that is an expert in human movement because he continues to remain curious about the human body and movement. He has enjoyed a wide variety of sports and activities over the years, and competed internationally in track and field while at university in Canada. Dr. Moses started cycling competitively after moving to Florida in 2009, and raced across the state for about four years. His current workouts and training are a mix of mobility training, running, powerlifting, and yoga. Dr. Moses Bernard has worked with organizations including: The NFL, NFL Players Organization, MLB and traveled with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a licensed physical therapist of 13 years, with an extensive background in patient care and as a competitive athlete. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedic practices and hospital settings, seeing a variety of clients from competitive athletes to kids, to pregnant/ postpartum women and more. This experience fueled her desire to focus exclusively on the pelvic floor as she realized that there was a huge gap in care and individuals often suffered when they didn't have to because there was unaware that there were solutions. Anonymous Hamster has joined the document.

Dr. Heidi Gastler has a Bachelor of Science from the University of St. Thomas and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University, both in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Heidi’s early training focused on orthopedic and neurological medicine as well as home health care, wound care, and physical rehab for those with eating disorders. Upon further studies, she gained experience in spinal disorders, orthopedic injuries, and chronic pain at Advanced Spine Associates as well as brain injury recovery via Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Heidi has taken a deep dive into core and pelvic floor health via her studies with Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.

LCK is a coach and educational blogger and vlogger (hello YouTube). At 18 years old, LCK was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. LCK’s 20’s were filled with disordered eating and exercise habits. And little to no guidance from traditional western medicine. To shift gears, LCK decided to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics in hopes of learning to support others in similar situations. LCK began fitness and nutrition coaching in 2008.

Sarah Peck is a writer, startup advisor, and Director of Startup Pregnant Podcast, a podcast where she explores and reimagines what parenting, entrepreneurship, work, and motherhood looks like. Sarah is a mother and currently calls NYC home.

Ryan is the creator of Order of Man. This is a community to connect motivated men to improving 8 key areas of their lives: Intellect, Leadership, Manly Know-How, Health, Relationships, Self-Mastery, Style, and Wealth. Ryan will be the first to tell you that he's no expert just a unique background with a desire to be a better man. Ryan is a father, husband, and Iraqi Combat Veteran.

Dr. Codi Wiener is Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Codi practices at Texas Medical Center in Houston. In this episode she shares about her personal journey into becoming an OBGYN and how she's making a comeback for vaginal breech births starting in Houston, Texas.

This Postpartum Panel was recorded for the BIRTHFIT Summit 2020 Powered by Thorne that we felt was too good not to share across all platforms. You'll hear from Tracie Collins of National Black Doulas, Dr. Heidi Gastler of Mountain to Sea Physical Therapy, Keli Garza of Steamy Chicks, and Kristen Roberts of Trestle Law as Dr. Lindsey Mathews, DC asks questions and sparks discussion about postpartum care and support in American right now.

Nuno Costa became a father via surrogacy. He is also an entrepreneur, an athlete, and a single gay man that decided it was his time to become a parent. In this episode, Nuno shares is surrogacy journey and his immediate postpartum period with his baby girl Maria. This episode is one of two that we will share from the BIRTHFIT Summit 2020 Powered by Thorne.

Sara is the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in her hometown of New Orleans, La and founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education and wellness sessions to help individuals worldwide. She is a doctor of physical therapy, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in 2004 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a board certified pelvic health physical therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in men and women. She received the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University in St Louis’ Program in Physical Therapy and was named one of New Orleans’ Top 40 under 40 young professionals in 2019. Sara Reardon, PT, DPT, WCS Sara Reardon is a doctor of physical therapy graduating from Washington University in St Louis and board-certified women's health physical therapist. She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, painful sex, and pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She is the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health, a private practice providing pelvic health physical therapy in New Orleans, La. and founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education. You can find Sara on Instagram at @the.vagina.whisperer where she has over 100k followers or on her website at www.thevaginawhisperer.com

Valerie is the author of The Mommy Plan. Valerie has spent 20 years abroad, working as a business consultant in Europe and Asia- Japan, U.K., Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia. It was during this time that I discovered, in my own life and those of many people I’ve cared for, how women struggle with various post-pregnancy symptoms. Valerie's education and teachings offer a blend of some of the most effective eastern and western postpartum recovery practices while guiding mothers through their physical and hormonal recovery cutting their healing time in half allowing them to be fully present.

Raichal is the Volunteer Director for GALS, Giving Austin Labor Support. Raichal is a student midwife originally from Mississippi and now calls Austin her home away from home. When Raichal is not on call apprenticing as a midwife she is directing and volunteer for GALS. GALS is a nonprofit that provides labor support in the Austin area.

Lisa is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. In this episode, Lisa discusses a bit on the history of the pill in America as well as three things to pay attention to while using one the fertility awareness methods. This episode has lots of information to help any menstruating human learn more about their fifth vital sign.

Karissa or “KK” is Tony Robbins top female trainer and performance strategist. At 25 years old and hand selected by Tony, she’s the youngest woman to ever hold the role and the only in the last decade. KK travels across North America 354 days out of the year speaking to a variety of different teams, companies, groups and organizations on the areas of mindset, success habits, leadership and sales mastery. Her strategy sessions blend her background in organizational theory with human psychology.

Kim Updegrove was born in New Jersey and has dedicated her career to saving babies’ lives and caring for women and children around the world. A registered nurse and certified nurse midwife (CNM), Updegrove earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing at William Paterson University, a master of public health degree at Rutgers University and a master of science degree in nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. After finishing her MSN, Updegrove left the Penn faculty and moved to New Haven, Conn., where she worked as a CNM, delivering more than 500 babies and providing well-woman care. She also served on the graduate faculty of the Yale University School of Nursing. Kim has devoted her professional efforts to growing the Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin since 2002. Updegrove is a past president of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), and chairs the guidelines committee helping to ensure quality control of donor human milk and cultivates the development of nonprofit milk banks. She has been invited to numerous states, Canadian provinces, China, Korea, Mexico, Poland, and Turkey to foster and mentor milk banks and to speak at regional, national, and international conferences on breastfeeding, milk banking, and women's health. She has been quoted in local media as well as ABC News, NBC News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. On days off Kim takes her grandson for hikes, plays tennis and talks to all who will listen about the life-saving powers of breast milk.

Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. She offers private counseling for women individually and with their partners on issues such as anxiousness and emotional fluctuation during pregnancy, postpartum blues and depression, and the complex issues that can arise between and around new and expectant parents. Dr. Berlin is is on the Board of Advisors for the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and is a faculty member of Maternal Mental Health NOW Training institute. She conducts a multitude of live pregnancy and parenting workshops throughout Southern California and globally via Skype. You can read Dr. Alyssa's blogs on the Huffington Post where she contributes to PBS's 'This Emotional Life" project. Dr. Berlin received her doctorate at Argosy University in Atlanta, GA, went on to become a certified Gottman educator and is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Alyssa and her husband, prenatal chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin live in Los Angeles and are the proud parents of four amazing children.

Nikki is a life coach for therapists, healers, seekers, and dreamers. She has transitioned out of a clinical therapy practice setting into one that embraces more humanity. Nikki has a ton of experience in trauma, highly sensitive people, addiction, and more. In this episode, Nikki and Lindsey discuss some heavy topics and how to support your nervous system when adopting a new way of living. This is a phenomenal episode to start 2020 to make sure you leave the old in the past and step into your new way of being today.