The Bonjour Baby Podcast

Today, Dr Rachel Redmond, Dr of Oriental Medicine, is coming to the show. We will be talking about sitting the month, and some bits of wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Rachel Redmond is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Ayurvedic practitioner specializing in women's health and self-care.    She is the Founder of The Yin Way, an online program designed to help busy people and moms improve their health while still prioritizing their self-care. She helps her clients maximize their potential without burning out.   In this episode, Rachel and I talked about:

Today, Dr Emily Kirkwold, Pharmacist and Natural Family Planning expert, is coming to the show. We will be talking about how to use the NFP fertility method if you choose to ditch the pill and go with a more natural contraception method.  I want to add that I'm absolutely not anti-pill but instead sharing with you valuable information on how to take control of your cycle and fertility without going the synthetic hormone way.   Dr. Emily empowers women to care for and love their bodies. She is a pharmacist by background, but takes that medical background and uses her knowledge and passion to teach women and couples about natural family planning.    She is the founder and CEO of NFP Pharmacist, where she teaches classes, sees patients, and speaks on natural family planning and natural approaches to health. She is also the co-creator of the Unlock Your Cycle online course, teaching cycle tracking for health.    In this episode, Emily and I talked about:

Today, Claudia-Sam Cataford Sauve, Soul Connection Coach, is coming to the show. We will be talking about how to reconnect to our true selves, especially when we feel overwhelmed, disconnected from who we used to be, and trying to embrace a new identity.  Claudia-Sam supports ambitious happiness seekers who've lost sense of their purpose, who haven't learned to put themselves first, who deep down know that they're here for a more significant reason, and who are ready for a change!    She helps them to put themselves at the top of their to-do list (without feeling unproductive), ditch the self-care guilt and flex their soul connection muscle so that they can be their own inner guides to fulfillment and happiness now, using her Tune-In method.   In this episode, Claudia-Sam and I talked about:

Today, Sara Best, Registered Holistic Nutritionist is coming to the show. We are going to chat about how you can curb cravings to support your recovery post birth, but also to help with your weight loss journey if that's what you're looking for.   As I said, Sara is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Consistency Coach. She is known to many as "the Nutritionist who never talks about food," and she has worked with women around the world through her popular Change Your Brain - Change Your Body program to help them reprogram and rewire the way their brains think about food.     She uses techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, visualization, thought reframing and habit mapping. She helps her clients master brain-based tools that allow them to finally stay consistent with healthy eating habits and self-care.    Sara is also the author of the book, Turning Off the Tap: Overcoming the Real Reasons we Overeat and the founder of the Consistency Coach School.   In this episode, Sara and I talked about:

Today, we are extremely lucky to have Ameya Duprey, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Doula, coming to the show. Ameya shared with us so many tips taken from Ayurveda, that we can apply to help us recover better after giving birth. This is what happens when traditional wisdom mixes up with modern type of care. Both are so useful, and they work so well when combined together. Ameya Duprey is a board certified Ayurvedic practitioner, massage therapist and Ayurvedic postpartum doula. She has been helping postpartum mothers fully heal from birth for over a decade.   She is the founder of Shakti Care and author of Mama's Menu, an Ayurvedic recipe book to support postpartum healing.  In this episode, Ameya and I talked about:

Today, Nika Lawrie is back on the show. You can check out episode 65 where we talked about non-toxic living to heal our bodies. In this episode, Nika, a Functional Nutrition Counselor, and I talk about period and hormone balance issues, namely PCOS, Endometriosis, and the link with endocrine disruptors in everything surrounding us.  Nika Lawrie, is the founder and CEO of Moringa Health + Wellness, LLC a multimedia and lifestyle company that marries functional health and nutrition with natural and sustainable living across a whole host of media and merchandising products making clean and green living luxurious, joyful, and easy.  Using her skills as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and growing up off the grid, Nika has become a Leading Consumer Health and Sustainability Consultant, on a personal mission to heal both people and the planet! In this episode, Nika and I talked about: ❤️ PCOS and endometriosis: how can we define these diseases, what are their consequences, and how they manifest (signs and symptoms we can encounter) ❤️ What are endocrine-disrupting substances and their effects on health ❤️ What the research is currently telling us about the link between PCOS, endometriosis, and endocrine disruptors ❤️ Gut health, endometriosis, and PCOS: how does it impact these hormone imbalances, why is it important to care for our gut to help improve PCOS and endometriosis   Connect with Nika Lawrie:

Today, Holly Leever, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, and owner of Rosebud Wellness, is coming to the show. We will be talking about how acupuncture and herbs can play a huge role in your postpartum recovery, but also about abdominal massage and how to promote a healthy cycle when you get your periods back.  Holly practices women's holistic health as a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist as I sais, but also as a Yoni Steam Therapist and Arvigo Abdominal Massage Therapist. Holly became interested in working with women's health after learning how much could be revealed about a woman's overall health by looking at the parameters of the menstrual cycle. She has continued to study a variety of techniques in order to offer women at all stages of life, from menarche to menopause, the care they deserve. She is especially passionate about working with women in the perinatal time (prenatal, birth & postpartum). Holly hosts a weekly podcast called Womb Wisdom about women's holistic health practices & birth stories. She is also a mama to an almost two year old daughter (her greatest teacher yet).   In this episode, Holly and I talked about:

Today, Sasha Morozov, Social worker, helping other Moms to find back their sanity, is coming to the show. We will be talking about returning to work after baby and especially how to facilitate this transition and let go of the Mom guilt.  Sasha Morozov is a former executive who holds a Master's in Social Work and is the founder of Sasha x Home. When Sasha isn't chasing after her two sons, she now utilizes her clinical skills to coach women who are killing it at work but feel like they are failing at home to have more time, less clutter, and systems for a peaceful life. Sasha believes that working moms are exceptional humans who are skilled, devoted, and unstoppable. Sasha has spent almost 15 years working in the non-profit field to help individuals and families create better futures. Sasha is an avid minimalist, productivity master, and obsessed with organizing and designing people's lives. Sasha has now developed a 4-Step Method that focuses on Self, Home, Relationships, and Systems to help moms hit start on the life they've put on pause.   In this episode, Sasha and I talked about:

Today, Kim Vopni, also known as the Vagina Coach, is coming to the show to talk about midlife, hormone and pelvic health. A topic that is not talked about enough unfortunately and for which we don't receive education in our 30s and 40s. And that's exactly what it should be. We should be informed and we ought to know in advance how we can care better for our feminine health as we age and reach new milestones in our women's lives.  Kim is a powerhouse of information, so listen very carefully because she's sharing lots of wisdom bits in this episode.    Kim Vopni is a self-professed kegel maven. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health after the birth of her first child.    She is an author, a passionate speaker, and a women's health educator. Her most recent book Your Pelvic Floor launched in March 2020 and was on the bestseller list since pre-orders launched in January.   Kim is the founder of Pelvienne Wellness Inc - a company offering pelvic health programs products and coaching for women in pregnancy, motherhood and menopause.  Kim also certifies other fitness and movement professionals to work with women with core and pelvic floor challenges through her Core Confidence Specialist Certification and Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Certification.    In this episode, Kim and I talked about:

Today I have the pleasure to chat with Sally Hayes, Massage therapist and founder of WISH. Sally and I talked about how postpartum massages can help with your recovery and especially with diastasis recti healing.  So many good tips in this episode. If you didn't even know that postpartum massage was a thing, this episode is definitely for you.    Sally's background includes a Women's Studies major at the University of Georgia, 620-hour Certification in Clinical Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Pregnancy Massage at the Atlanta School of Massage, 100-hour Energy Healing Practitioner program at Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing in Los Angeles,  Meditation through the Silva Mind Control Method, Sound Healing studies at The Globe Institute of Sound and Consciousness in San Francisco, Yoga Teacher Training with Lillah Schwartz, Kelly Wood, and Kali Durga.   In other words, she is truly a powerhouse dedicated to women's health. She is passionate about how we as women can utilize the power of self healing to become the best possible version of ourselves.  She practices bodywork for all bodies, with a specialized focus in pregnancy and postnatal massage. Sally came to the show today to talk about:

Today, we are going to talk about the 6 week check-up and the clearance to resume intimate and sexual activity, and all the feelings and array of emotions you are completely allowed to feel. Most importantly, Dr Chelsea Page is coming to the show today to talk without taboo about how to communicate with your partner and express your feelings, what you want and what you don't when it comes to intimacy with your partner post-baby. How to communicate that it's too soon, or that you would prefer doing this or that, or simply reignite the spark between you two.  Dr. Chelsea Page has supported hundreds of women for more than 10 years through inner healing to release the need to please all.  She is a Sex & Relationship Therapist turned online Intimacy & Empowerment Coach. The women in her world learn how to embody their inner Soul Queen and show up in their power, pleasure, and divine presence and receive all they desire in life, love, and in building their legacy! Chelsea came to the show today to talk about a very serious topic, the six weeks checkup and this clearance to resume intimate relations with your partner. But what if you don't feel ready for it?   That's the angle I wanted to talk about in this episode because I feel like women feel pressured to go back to having sex again to fit in what society waits from us or to please their partner sometimes - when in fact this is the last thing on your list way after exhaustion, mood swings, loss of self-confidence, and not recognizing and loving your body.    Dr Chelsea and I talked about:  ❤️ How to communicate with your partner before and after this appointment and share your feelings - positive or not - about resuming physical contact and being intimate again ❤️ How to take the time to build up your self-confidence again - Dr Chelsea shared some great tips with us ❤️ What to expect pain and discomfort wise during sex after baby, what to do about it, and how to talk about it ❤️ Dr Chelsea shared some tips to reignite the spark post baby!   Connect with Dr Chelsea Page:

Today we are going to talk about everything non-toxic living with Nika Lawrie, Functional Nutrition Counselor. Nika is an amazing guest, she shared so much with us during this episode. I can't wait for you to listen to it.  Nika Lawrie, is the founder and CEO of Moringa Health + Wellness, LLC a multimedia and lifestyle company that marries functional health and nutrition with natural and sustainable living across a whole host of media and merchandising products… making clean and green living luxurious, joyful, and easy.  Using her skills as a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and growing up off the grid, Nika has become a Leading Consumer Health and Sustainability Consultant, on a personal mission to heal both people and the planet! Nika came to the show today to talk about how non toxic living is an important component of any healing process, and how it applies to pregnancy and postpartum health.  Nika and I talked about:  ⚛️ The effects of  these nasty toxins have on our health and why it matters to be aware of them ⚛️ How to remove these toxins from our environment in a non overwhelming way ⚛️ Where we can find most of them: personal products, cosmetics, furniture, food, and more! ⚛️ Simple ways to start living toxic free ⚛️ Super handy tools and apps that can help us make healthier choices   Connect with Nika Lawrie:

Today we are going to talk about postpartum mental health, a topic really close to my heart. As a perinatal professional I see too many moms struggling with stress, overwhelm, exhaustion both physical and mental, anxiety, blues, and even depression in the weeks, months, and years after giving birth. Let me introduce you to Lindsey Peterson, Licensed therapist.  She helps women stop surviving day to day so that they feel calm, confident in themselves and connected to their loved ones!  Lindsey came to the show today to talk about her very own methodology when helping women, and how we can be more aware about our thinking process, so that we can take better care of ourselves. Lindsey and I talked about: 

 I am very pleased to introduce you to my fabulous guest Lisa White. She's the sweetest person and infertility coach.  As currently trying to conceive myself at the moment when this episode will be live, I absolutely love recording this episode with Lisa. She taught me a lot about mindset and calmed the thousands of questions and doubts I have in mind. I highly recommend getting a copy of her book Hold on Baby.  Lisa is an OT, and IVF Coach specializing in helping women navigate the emotional ride of IVF while staying empowered on their path to motherhood. She is also the author of the #1 bestselling book ‘HOLD ON, BABY' – A Soulful Guide to Riding the Ups and Downs of Infertility and IVF.' She also has her very own online program called the IVF Soul Align Method; A framework she lived, documented, and now guides others through.  Lisa came to the show today to talk about her very own journey and story, but also how her methodology, the sould align method can greatly help women and couples going through the ivf ride, and how mindset has a huge impact on this journey.    Lisa and I talked about: 

Today Dr Ritu Saluja Sharma, lifestyle medicine physician and integrative nutrition health and wellness coach is coming to the show.  Ritu is a MD, a board certified emergency medicine physician, a wife and a Mom.  She has created her own weight loss program after studying lifestyle medicine. She wanted to have a program where people can make real and lasting change.  Rather than just treating disease,  she wanted to address the root causes of illness, and help people achieve their best health and true wellness. She considers that she is here to empower the members of her health and wellness program with the information and tools that most doctors don't have time to share with their patients.  This information and these tools can transform your life. Dr Ritu came to the show today to talk about food choices not only help you to lose weight but also play a huge role in your recovery process after giving birth. If you're new to this show, this might be a new notion for you, but my guests and I really see and value food and nutrition habits as important and amazing tools to support your recovery after giving birth.  We talked about weight loss coming from a place of abundance of nutrients, a place of nourishment rather than being the fruit of restrictions and interdictions and what it means for your recovery process. Dr Ritu even shared some super useful and simple tips with us.   Dr Ritu and I talked about: 

In today's episode Angela Marie Christian, author of Manifestation Mastery, Manifestation and Mindfulness coach, is coming to the show! Angela Marie came to the show today to talk about how self-care rituals, manifestation and spirituality - whatever it means for you - can help one heal and overcome postpartum depression. During the episode, we will be diving into Angela's very own journey with postpartum depression and she will be sharing with us the tools she used for herself.  She was a corporate finance manager for over a decade when she decided to finally pursue her dreams of writing a book and teaching spiritual development. Trained by the top spiritual leaders in the mystic, shamanic, and astrological space, Angela combines her analytical mind with her intuitive gifts to deliver unique teachings of ritual and transformation.  Angela is a mother of 4 in a blended family where conscious parenting is top priority. Angela Marie and I talked about:  ❤️ Her personal story, how she struggled with postpartum depression during each of her pregnancies ❤️ How she overcame these challenges and the self-care tools that helped her  ❤️ How spirituality played a role in her healing journey and what it can mean for you  ❤️ Her last piece of advice for all new Moms   Connect with Angela Marie:

Today Cindy Vallone, DoTerra essential oil wellness advocate, is joining me for this episode.  She is a busy wife, a mom to two teenage boys, and an entrepreneur. Cindy and her family have been using essential oils for over 6 years and have made over their medicine cabinet, naturally.   Today, essential oils are their first line of defense for ‘head-to-toe' wellness and Cindy enjoys teaching others the benefits of essential oils and how easy they are to incorporate into your daily routine.   That's exactly why I asked her to come to the show today to talk to us about how to use essential oils in the postpartum period, especially to decrease anxiety and improve gut health.  As a doTERRA essential oil Wellness Advocate and Educator, Cindy leads an international team of people who help people meet their physical, mental, and emotional wellness goals. Cindy came to the show today to talk about how you can safely use essential oils at home, what oils she recommends, but also how to ditch the toxins and use healthier and safer products at home.  In this episode, we talked about:

In today's episode Somer Baburek, CEO and co-founder of Hera Biotech, is coming to the show! Hera Biotech began developing the world's first non-surgical, tissue-based test capable of both diagnosing and staging endometriosis. As an endo-warrior, I was so intrigued and interested in this new solution when I met Somer. As you may know, today the only diagnosis that can confirm that one is suffering from endometriosis is a laparoscopy - so a surgery - with a following analysis of tissues.  Prior to founding Hera Somer spent 7 years with the largest life science VC Fund in San Antonio assisting with diligence activities. Somer also served in 2 of the fund's sister companies as the Director of Clinical Operations.  She then looked for available technology in her field of passion, women's health. After completing diligence on the underlying technology, Somer founded Hera Biotech. Somer came to the show today to talk about the incredible solution that Hera Biotech is bringing to the women's health field, how it works, what's the science behind it, and how it can drastically improves women's lives.  Somer did a wonderful job at breaking everything down, and explaining how the tech works, and make it super easy to understand, so you can use this information when talking with your health care provider.   Somer and I talked about:  ⚛️ Somer's why: why she chose to join this venture ⚛️ What non-invasive diagnosis solution Hera Biotech is offering for diagnosing endometriosis ⚛️ How this solution makes a confirmed diagnosis - and thus treatment - of endometriosis more accessible ⚛️ The tech and science behind the Hera Biotech diagnosis solution ⚛️ How it is different from a laparoscopy   Connect with Somer and learn more about Hera Biotech:

In today's episode Becky Bell, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Gut Health Expert, and Mom of 3 is coming to the show! Her passion is helping others develop a way of eating and living that leads to freedom and authentic living. Her goal is to help people find relief from chronic digestive issues that are holding them hostage, so they can be free to pursue their goals and dreams without stressing about food. Becky has 15 years of experience as a dietitian and has training in integrative and functional medicine, which allows her to get to the root of her client's digestive symptoms, and help them find lasting relief. She has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Olivet Nazarene University and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama. She is also trained as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider and Certified L.E.A.P. Therapist. Becky accepted to come to the show today to talk about how food choices can play on our energy level, and ability to focus. We'll go over why new Moms like you have to deal with brain fog and fatigue - other than sleep deprivation, how supporting gut health can make a whole difference, why managing stress is so important, and more!  Becky and I talked about: 

In today's episode Astrid Schanz-Garbassi, CEO and co-founder of Agni is coming to the show! Astrid is the CEO at Agni, where she works with an incredible team of women to create foods that support hormone balance, better periods, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.  Her favorite part of her role (aside from taste-testing new Agni cookies) is that she is constantly learning from Agni's Medical Advisory Board, which includes experts in Western Medicine, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Herbalism, and Holistic Nutrition.  Agni is very close to my heart as I discovered seed cycling when buying one of their boxes. I tried it and my period health really improved since then: no more PMS, no more heavy fatigue or heavy flow. This is definitely one of the things I have been doing for a while now that drastically improved my period and hormonal health.  Astrid accepted to come to the show today and talk about why she decided to create Agni with her co-founder, but most of all how they are reinventing how we eat, and the many benefits of adding these types of foods to your diet at all times during our women's lives.  Astrid and I talked about: 

In today's episode Megan Faller, Founder of the Aligned Cycle is coming to the show! As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner Megan spent years helping women understand their bodies and chart their cycles so they could make important decisions about planning their families and scheduling medical procedures. Then she stumbled into using the power of her cycles and hormonal waves to schedule her work.   Now she helps other women put their cycles to work for them, so they can get more done during their highs and rest during their lows to live and work in a way that supports their dreams AND their wellbeing. Megan accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about how you too can learn to work in sync with your menstrual cycle to ease your return to work after maternity leave, be more efficient, and avoid the Mommy burnt out.  Megan and I went over: 

In today's episode Rhowena Adolfo Patel, CEO and founder of Healing Mama Co, is coming to the show! Rhowena created Healing Mama Co from her own experience as a first-time mom. She has backpacked through 58 countries, and 7 of those were with an infant! Entrepreneurship is literally in her blood. Born to immigrant parents that started business after business, not always successfully, but definitely planted the seeds since her childhood.  She is an award-winning Financial Planner, she's spoken in Canada and internationally about the art of money and planning, she's literally worn different crowns, she's run a bed and breakfast, and now she and Healing Mama Co. are on a movement to bring Parental Care to the forefront of childbirth and postpartum. And I will add that she is an incredible guest! Rhowena accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about what you really need in your hospital bag for labor, birth, but also postpartum recovery - my favorite part of the healing Mama kits. And I actually am a Healing Mama Expert, and you will find some tips I'm sharing in their kits. I recently received mine and was I blown away by all the products included. They didn't leave one single thing apart, you have everything you really need and nothing you don't. I can only encourage you to check out their website and see what could work for you. Use the code BONJOURHEALING for 10% off.    Rhowena shared with us: 

In today's episode Paula Morales. former early childhood educator, mom of 1, and Certified Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist is coming to the show! Paula focuses on supporting families of young children to tune in to their instincts and ignore the noise, and get them more rest without sleep training. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and son. Paula accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about co-sleeping and sleep regressions. I know you probably have a lot of questions about these, so hang tight, Paula is giving us a ton of great information in this episode   Paula shared with us: 

In today's episode Jen Knutson, Naturopath, Nutritionist, wellness coach, and founder of the healthy hormone method is coming to the show! She has overcome many of her own issues, including:  PCOS, infertility, adrenal fatigue, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, low blood sugar, vertigo, migraines, a severe lack of motivation and a pessimistic outlook on life. She was able to overcome these difficulties through changes in lifestyle and diet, along with proper supplementation. The difference in her mental and physical health has been life changing, and has sparked a passion in her to help others live the life they deserve. Jen believes we all deserve to be happy and healthy and her goal is to help others enjoy life to the fullest by being well. Jen has spent the last 17 years in the health industry. She addresses health and wellness from a holistic perspective and seeks to find the root cause of presenting symptoms through a variety of tools. By gaining a comprehensive picture, Jen is able to compose a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual and their specific needs. Jen holds Masters Degrees in Psychology and Health Studies. She is passionate about nutrition and how it impacts physical and mental health and looks at how psychological symptoms can manifest due to physiological issues. She enjoys helping others and loves to watch people become who they were meant to be; happy, healthy, thriving individuals. Jen accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about hormones and period health in the postpartum period - and specifically how to support a healthy return of your periods.   Jen shared with us: 

In today's episode Tess Craufurd, qualified Health Visitor (specialised community public health nurse) is coming to the show!    Tess has worked in Scotland as well as England and the mother of 4 children all now grown up. She home educated all 4 of her children and has experience of supporting families in this area also.   Having done a variety of massage courses she now offers courses and support in using massage to support families with a child struggling with anxiety.   Tess accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about baby wearing. All the amazing benefits, but also how to make it work with twins, and pre-term babies.   Tess shared with us: 

In today's episode Sandi Schwartz, founder and director of the Ecohappiness Project is coming to the show! Sandi is the author of the parenting book Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer; the co-author of the children's book Sky's Search for Ecohappiness; and journalist specializing in parenting, environmental, and wellness topics. Her mission is to inspire and educate families to build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, National Geographic, Library Journal, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and more.  Sandi is also the mom of two school-aged children.   Sandi accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about how going outside, in Nature, can help support our mental health, but also our recovery in the postpartum period but also at any time in our life. We talked about the science behind Nature, healing, and mental health, the benefits of going outside more often, and some fun activities to do with kids at any age!   Sandi shared with us: 

In today's episode Cara Tyrrell, founder of core4parenting, who empowers proactive parents to raise happy, healthy, kindergarten-ready children from birth - is coming back to the show! Cara has Bachelor degrees in ASL and Linguistics and a Masters degree in Education.   She's a trained Early Childhood Teacher, Early Years Caregiver, continuing education consultant, and parent coach. In her preschool and Kindergarten classrooms, she identified a pattern of underdeveloped skill sets in her students leading to a professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator.   Cara founded Core4Parenting, an online community and course platform for parents and caregivers that follows the developmental path of the young child while educating, empowering, and engaging parents and caregivers to be their child's brain architect between birth and 5 years old, setting them up for success in school and life.   Cara accepted to come to the show today to talk to us baby sign language. Did you know that you could start communicating and understanding your little one's needs before they can even articulate a word? I had this experience with my nieces and this was fabulous to be able to understand then when they were thirsty, or wanted to go to bed - without pulling our hair trying to understand what they wanted.   Cara took us through:

In today's episode, Dr Tanvii Tijoriwala, a skin-focused naturopathic doctor is coming to the show.  Her aim is to bridge the gap between conventional & holistic medicine in dermatology to provide better care for people around the world. Dr Tanvii is the founder of the Skin Health Hub clinic and the Skin confidence code acne program that helps men and women struggling with acne, heal their skin holistically & feel more confident.  I asked Tanvii to come to the show to talk to us about infant's eczema. We specifically talked about we can address this with natural solutions.    Dr Tanvii shared with us:

In today's episode, Kaila Maguire, former Teacher and host of the Parent Tell podcast, is coming to the show.  Pregnancy and the fourth trimester were very isolating, jarring, and just plain sucky at times for Kaila; a lot of this had to do with the fact that she simply didn't know what she didn't know.  Movies, tv, and most friendly conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting barely scrape the surface of what life is often like during such a transformational time.  Kaila does not want birthing people and new parents to feel the way she did, and so Parent Tell was born. A ot of similarities between us here! Through her podcast Kaila provides a safe and inclusive space to parent and tell about it. I asked Kaila to come to the show today to share with us her experience. She gave birth during the pandemic, and even if things might look a bit different right now, her story is really inspiring,a and I know you will get some golden nuggets from our conversation and the tips she shares with us! Links mentioned in this episode: The Parent Tell podcast Orgasmic Birth Book Hypnobirthing Connect with Kaila: Email Instagram   Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. If you're thinking to yourself “I love this podcast”, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more Moms and women like you, take back control of their health and body, and embrace this new chapter of their life with confidence. Click here, scroll down to the button, tap to rate with 5 stars and select “write a review”. Let me know what you loved the most about this episode! To stay up to date with all the episodes dropping every Thursday at 7am pst, make sure to subscribe otherwise there's a good chance you'll miss out!   Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

In today's episode, Bethany Gettis, Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant is coming to the show.  Bethany created her business Nutritious & Delicious because she believes a healthy family starts with a healthy parent. She is a highly dynamic Internationally known Certified Holistic Nutritional ConsultantTM and REAL Food Advocate.  Bethany is focused on guiding busy, health-conscious mothers to their own optimum healthy lifestyle through nutrition while creating constant holistic balance and harmony.  I asked Bethany to come to the show today to talk to us about what to eat to have more energy throughout the day. And I know you will love this episode. Bethany shared a lot of practical tips during the episode, so make sure you revisit it if you're multitasking. We talked about food, supplements, food timing, and more!   Bethany shared with us:

In today's episode, Dr Tanvii Tijoriwala, a skin-focused naturopathic doctor is coming to the show.  Her aim is to bridge the gap between conventional & holistic medicine in dermatology to provide better care for people around the world. Dr Tanvii is the founder of the Skin Health Hub clinic and the Skin confidence code acne program that helps men and women struggling with acne, heal their skin holistically & feel more confident.  I asked Tanvii to come to the show to talk to us about hormonal acne and especially about postpartum hormonal acne. I know lots of women are struggling with hormonal acne, so I wanted to make sure to have an expert coming to the show and talk about this. We talked about stress, hormones, and nutrition, to help support skin health.   Dr Tanvii shared with us:

In today's episode, Dr Richelle Whittacker, educational psychologist, parenting advisor, and a trusted authority on the treatment of maternal mental health issues for women of color, is coming to the show.  Dr. Whittaker is a dynamic and interactive speaker that interweaves knowledge with her own experiences.  She is the author of Burps, Bibs, and Breakdowns: A 90 Day Journal for Moms.  She is also the host of the Mahogany Moms podcast. She is a leading champion for empowering parents and caregivers to become strong advocates for themselves and their children via education and implementation of specialized treatment plans that address the unique dynamics of ethnic cultures/communities. Richelle accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about how to recognize and navigate postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression, but also how it affects especially women of color.    Dr Whittacker talked about:

In today's episode, Reketta Peterson, licensed professional counselor and sex therapist with a certification in perinatal mental health, and BIPOC health equity consultant, is coming to the show.  Reketta is the owner and lead clinician at Arise Counseling, LLC. She is also the principal consultant of RSP Consulting, LLC. Reketta has spoken on national and local platforms on the importance of developing social and emotional learning skills to combat burnout and reduce biases that lead to the disconnect between providers and clients with intersectional identities. Reketta accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about how our current approach to postpartum care affects Black, Indigenous, and people of color who are giving birth. self-soothing. We talked about health disparities and why is that. We talked about:

In today's episode I'm having a nice discussion with Cara Tyrrell, founder of core4parenting, who empowers proactive parents to raise happy, healthy, kindergarten-ready children from birth. Cara has Bachelor degrees in ASL and Linguistics and a Masters degree in Education. She's a trained Early Childhood Teacher, Early Years Caregiver, continuing education consultant, and parent coach. In her preschool and Kindergarten classrooms, she identified a pattern of underdeveloped skill sets in her students leading to a professional pivot as an online Early Childhood Parent Educator. Cara founded Core4Parenting, an online community and course platform for parents and caregivers that follows the developmental path of the young child while educating, empowering, and engaging parents and caregivers to be their child's brain architect between birth and 5 years old, setting them up for success in school and life. Cara accepted to come to the show today to talk to us about self-soothing. I am not a fan of sleep training, because I feel we are missing so many important points about children's development by doing that, so I found it very interesting to hear about this notion of sleep-soothing. Cara took us through:

In today's episode, I am chatting with Adriana Vazquez, co-founder and CEO of Lilu, the first truly hands-free massaging and pumping bra! She has a Masters in Integrated Product Design from UPenn and a BSc from MIT in Mathematics and Computer Science.  Adriana was named one of the top 30 Femtech Healthcare Influencers in 2019 and has won awards such as the SheKnows BlogHer competition (2019) and the AlphaLabGear Hardware cup (2018). She has represented Lilu at SXSW, TechCrunch Battlefield, and PitcHer at GraceHopper, and she's the inventor of the Lilu Massage Bra, which was recognized as Philadelphia's invention of the year in 2019.   I asked Adriana to come to the show to talk to us about this amazing and revolutionizing pumping bra, that can really help to increase your milk supply, help avoid mastitis and clogged ducts, among other beautiful benefits.     Adriana shared with us:

In today's episode I'm chatting with my friend France Brunel, founder of Yoom, a holistic food brand that makes it deliciously easy to cook ancient superfoods in under 30 minutes. A Hatha yoga teacher, in-training Ayurvedic practitioner and recipe developer, France created Yoom to help the modern mindful individual bring their body-mind into a state of 'inner happy' through the foods they eat. Her first product, a ready-to-cook Kitchari makes cooking high-vibe meals on the daily as easy as 1.2.3.  And so today I asked her to come to the show to talk to us about how Ayurveda can help us promote a healthy cycle and especially how Ayurveda sees postpartum recovery.     France explained to us: What is Ayurveda? What are doshas, how to know your mind-body type and what it means for you, plus some recommendations from France What it means to be healthy in Ayurveda and the relationship between doshas, digestion, and hormones The postpartum protocol in Ayurvedic medicine Foods promoting hormonal balance and postpartum recovery: what foods to avoid and what foods to indulge in   Links mentioned in this episode: We are Yoom website and blog Mind-body type quiz  Connect with France: Instagram   Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts. If you're thinking to yourself “I love this podcast”, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more Moms and women like you, take back control of their health and body, and embrace this new chapter of their life with confidence. Click here, scroll down to the button, tap to rate with 5 stars and select “write w review”. Let me know what you loved the most about this episode! To stay up to date with all the episodes dropping every Thursday at 7am pst, make sure to subscribe otherwise there's a good chance you'll miss out!   Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

In today's episode I'm sharing with you my very own story and health journey. I'm talking about how I was diagnosed with endometriosis not so long ago after years of struggling and thinking that what I was experiencing was normal.  But I was lucky to find solutions that began to really change my life, after doing a lot of digging and research.  As I'm currently gaining more education on the topic of hormonal health to help other women like it is helping me, I want to share with you what I'm currently learning and discovering.  So today, I'm beginning with the beginning: a deep dive into your menstrual cycle:

In today's episode, I'm chatting with the wonderful Amanda Gorman from Finding Your Village. Amanda is a childbirth educator and hosts online classes to help parents prepare for birth and parenthood with ease and peace.  We talked about how you can use internal and external resources to build your own village. The idea is to be able to create these resources that will be helpful to navigate this huge change that is motherhood and parenthood.  Amanda shared with me: What are internal resources and how can you leverage them? What are some external resources you can use to build your village and feel more supported? When should you be doing this work? And even more words of wisdom.  Links mentioned in this episode: Amanda's website The Finding Your Village podcast Connect with Amanda: Instagram Tik Tok Facebook Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

Today's episode is the last one of our c-section series. I talk about how to ease your way back to exercise after c-section.  I know that like every new mom, you have been cleared to go to the gym again, and advised to do so. That's exactly why I recorded this episode. To give you some guidelines on what you should be doing before hitting the gym, how to exercise again, and most importantly, why it matters - something nobody told you yet.  In this episode I'm breaking it all down for you: Your return to exercise plan What experts you should have in your recovery team to help you along the way Why each part of the plan matters after a c-section Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 34 Episode 35 Video about c-section massage Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

Today, I'm chatting with Helen Thompson, baby massage instructor. Helen is originally from Perthshire in Scotland and lives on the North West coast of Tasmania. I just love her accent. Helen has her NNEB (UK) Nursery Nursing qualification and as a qualified childcare educator, Helen has spent many years looking after babies, toddlers and children. Helen has always been a big believer in holistic remedies and solutions and in 2010 she discovered the wonderful world of baby massage. She became an instructor and delights in helping parents enhance their confidence, whilst forging a closer bond with their baby. Here is what we talked about with Helen:

It's time for a fun and festive episode today! I know that like me, you're in Christmas Gift rush at this time of the year. So I figured that I could give you a little help to make the most fabulous, but most of all useful gifts to all new moms out there! And guess what - it doesn't need to be expensive! All we ask is that it will help and support a new mom's life! So put these gifts on your own Gift list, or pick and choose one - or several - for your friends or family members that just entered this new season of motherhood this year.  Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 6 My favorite Products (Majka, Needed and Bebon)   Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

Today is episode #2 of our c-section series. And I am answering the question “Do I need pelvic floor recovery after my c-section?”  Today we will talk about: The differences between a planned, unplanned and emergency c-section Why it matters What the research is telling us When to start your pelvic floor recovery And how to start it  Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

Today is the beginning of my series on c-section. So many questions, so many doubts, so many wrong beliefs, I figured it was time for me to dive into this topic with you.  Today we will talk about: The different phases your c-section is going through for it to heal How to keep your scar clean - some reminders on your surgeon's recommendations How you can care for your c-section scar at home, avoid pain, and make sure the tissues are staying mobile and avoid any adhesions that can cause lower back pain among others And how to help address any numbness  Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

In today's episode, I answer one of the most commonly asked questions I get: “How long is my recovery (physical) going to take?”.  And I know you probably wonder the same.  So let's dive in and talk about:  When you should begin any recovery work and exercises  How it looks like at the beginning  What's happening into your body What can affect your recovery and the length of it   Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

In today's episode, I dive into the topic of nutrition after a c-section or perineal tears. Did you know that you could support your body's natural ability to heal by making better food choices?  Yes, food has these amazing powers to help your body: Fight inflammation  Support your tissue repair Manage your blood sugar level to avoid further inflammation Promote an easy digestion to avoid any pain linked to bloating or gassiness   Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

In today's episode, I dive into the topic of postpartum hair loss. If you gave birth months ago, you know what I'm talking about. When it is completely normal to shed more hair during the postpartum period, some underlying causes could make this phenomenon worse.  Today, I'm taking a closer look at how: Your hormonal levels are related to postpartum hair loss How stress, anxiety and all the rollercoaster of emotions we go through can play a role in hair loss How nutritional deficiencies may be at play And how gut health is related and reacts to all of this Now I have some sweet gifts for you:

Today is a special episode. Maybe you don't know but I have been opening and launching my signature program, the postpartum body solution this week. After spending the last 12 years in the postpartum health field, I know what works for your postpartum body and what doesn't. I know how you can reclaim your health, body, and woman's life. Because you're not only a mom now, you are also a woman with dreams, hopes, and goals for yourself. In this episode, I'm sharing: - why your current exercise routine isn't giving you the results you want - what is the Postpartum Body Solution - who is PBS for - what my clients were able to achieve - and why I created this program  If you want to learn more about the program, you can click on the link below: https://bonjourbaby.net/postpartum-body-solution-offer/ To schedule your FREE 30 min consultation - the only way to enroll in the program - you can click on this link: https://bonjourbaby.net/free-consultation-postpartum/

Car seats? Playmats? Bouncers? Pack and play? Swaddles? Bottles? Pacis? We cover it all with Gina! Gina is a pediatric PT and she comes to the show today to talk about a very special guide that every mom and parents should have access to. Knowing what to buy for baby, what is really safe, what is worth it, and what would have absolutely no purpose other than making money for the brand you're buying it from, is very hard! Let's put it simply. It is freaking overwhelming.  So many brands, so many things!! And reality is you don't need all the things. Nope. Not at all. Some items are also not so great for baby's development: putting their hips in dysfunctional positions, some not allowing them to move freely, etc.  That's why I'm so excited that Gina is coming to the show again! As a therapist, she knows what will support a healthy development and what might not be the best option.  Listen up, you can grab her guide for free, yes! Simply click below to grab it: https://www.theirbeststart.com/freeguide You can find more about Gina's work at: https://www.theirbeststart.com/freeguide Check out her baby and infant development courses!   Did you give birth weeks, months, or even years ago? Do you wonder how you can get rid of the mommy pouch, stop peeing your pants, heal your diastasis recti, and simply feel better in your body (not like you're ending up into someone else's body!). I got you covered. Discover my step-by-step, science-based program recommended by OBGYNs, PTs and DOs: https://courses.bonjourbaby.net/postpartum-recovery-guide  Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonjourbaby.la/

Let's talk about Kegels shall we! Most people will ask you if you're doing your Kegels when you're telling them you had a baby recently. “It's very important for your pelvic floor recovery” they say. But what if Kegels aren‘t always the answer? What if there is more to it? That's what we will be talking about in this episode! We'll review some common misconceptions about Kegels.  We'll talk about: Why you should stop doing Kegels when peeing - like immediately Why coordinating pelvic floor activation and breathing matters - like a lot Why learning how to isolate your pelvic floor muscles is extra important - aka stop jumping on your seat when doing Kegels What should also be added in your routine on top of Kegels to support your pelvic floor recovery Ready? Let's dive in, press play to give this episode a listen! Learn more on how I help women like you be ready to push with confidence, stay healthy and pain-free throughout their pregnancy, with my science-based approach: https://bonjourbaby.net/prenatal-program/ Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonjourbaby.la/

The latch. That's the name of the game if you're breastfeeding. The quality of the latch can change everything. That's the one thing you're after in your breastfeeding journey. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kallista Andersen, host of The New Mom Boss podcast, RN and certified lactation counselor. We are talking about: Why does the latch matter? What are common inefficient patterns we can see? The consequences of a dysfunctional latch? And Kallista's best advice to fix this at home! With a little free bonus!  If you're struggling with breastfeeding, or you're just entering the parenting game, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Click here to get the guide Kallista is mentioning Where can you find Kallista online? Her website Her Instagram Her podcast Her FB group If you wonder if you can jump right back in to your old gym routine, or have been diagnosed with diastasis recti, or with urinary leaks, I got you covered. Discover my step-by-step, science-based program recommended by OBGYNs, PTs and DOs. Simply click here to grab your FREE Postpartum Recovery Guide

Let‘s talk about this serious issue today. Pelvic floor dysfunction is becoming more trendy nowadays on social media. But like any topic on social media, you see good advice and very bad ones. In today‘s episode, I‘m explaining to you what looks like an hypertonic pelvic floor, what symptoms you could experience, who should see and talk to, and what you can do about it. You know I‘m all about science, anatomy and not giving empty tips. So listen up to finally understand why you might have pain during intercourse, chronic low back pain since you gave birth, and know what you should do about it.  If you're postpartum and wonder if you can jump right back in to your old routine, or have been diagnosed with diastasis recti, or have urinary leaks, I got you covered. Discover my step-by-step, science-based program recommended by OBGYNs, PTs and DOs: https://courses.bonjourbaby.net/postpartum-recovery-guide