Podcasts about holistic parenting

I remember laying next to my restless son late at night, scrolling and searching for answers.We had already seen 17 different doctors. I was exhausted. I didn't want more tests. I didn't want another dismissal.I was looking for validation - something, anything, to hold onto. I wanted hope. I wanted to be seen. I wanted to feel like I wasn't crazy for believing that my child could actually heal.But that space didn't exist.So after years of sharing the healing that finally restored my son's health, I've created it - for the woman I was then, and for the woman you are today.

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel challenges conventional thinking about childhood fevers. He explains that fevers are not enemies to be fought but intelligent healing processes orchestrated by a child's brain and nervous system. Dr. Ebel provides a neurological perspective on fevers, describing how they help fight infections, activate the immune system, and build long-term immune resilience. He offers practical guidance for parents on when to let a fever run its course versus when to seek medical intervention, along with natural strategies to support a child through a fever without suppressing the body's healing process.[00:01:00] Reframing Our Understanding of FeversThe common middle-of-the-night fever scenario that parents experienceWhy fever-reducing medications might actually prolong illness in some casesContrasting traditional medical approaches with natural health perspectives[00:04:00] The Neuroscience Behind FeversFevers account for approximately one-third of all pediatric office visitsHow fever functions as a "bat signal" to activate the immune systemWhy interfering with fever can disrupt the entire immune response[00:08:00] Benefits of Fever in Fighting InfectionHow fever inhibits pathogen replication and slows the spread of infectionEnhancement of immune function through increased white blood cell productionFever patterns as indicators of nervous system function or dysfunctionThe concerning pattern of children who don't develop fevers when sick[00:14:00] When to Seek Medical Attention vs. When to WaitAge-related guidelines: special considerations for infants under 6 monthsWarning signs beyond temperature: lethargy, breathing difficulties, dehydrationThe importance of personalized assessment for each child and illnessWhy choosing the right healthcare provider matters for fever management[00:23:00] Supporting Fevers NaturallyRest and hydration strategies with appropriate electrolytesCreating a healing environment with comfortable temperatureThe role of chiropractic care in optimizing nervous system function during illnessHow adjustments support the neuro-immune response and fever process[00:26:00] Building Long-term Immune ResilienceReframing fevers as evidence of a well-functioning immune systemBreaking the cycle of immune suppression from repeated medication useThe PX Docs approach to supporting natural defenses-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this episode of Homeopathy 247, host Mary Greensmith chats with homeopath Anna Bihari, who specializes in helping children with PANS and PANDAS. Anna is an active practitioner with Homeopathy 247 and also provides support in two Facebook communities—one focused on PANS/PANDAS and another on detoxing with homeopathy. What Are PANS and PANDAS? Anna explains that these are pediatric autoimmune conditions that affect neurological and psychiatric health. PANS: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections These conditions can cause a sudden onset of symptoms like obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, aggression, and tics. They are often triggered by infections or environmental stressors, and many families feel overwhelmed navigating conventional treatment routes. Why Parents Seek Homeopathy Anna shares that many parents turn to homeopathy after trying other options that haven't brought relief. They're often searching for a more holistic, gentle, and effective approach. Anna reassures listeners that homeopathy can be deeply supportive, not only for the child's symptoms but also for the emotional toll on the whole family. Homeopathy's Individualized Approach No two children are treated the same way in homeopathy. Anna emphasizes how treatment plans are tailored to each child's specific symptoms, personality, and medical history. Whether a child is dealing with aggression, OCD, sleep issues, or other challenges, remedies are selected to match the whole picture—not just the diagnosis. Detoxing and Layers of Healing Another key topic discussed is the idea of detoxing with homeopathy. Anna talks about how certain toxins or medications (like antibiotics or vaccines) may play a role in triggering or worsening symptoms in sensitive children. Homeopathy can gently support the body in detoxifying these substances and clearing blocks to healing. Healing is rarely a straight line, and Anna encourages parents to be patient and open-minded. Often, multiple layers need to be addressed over time, including immune stress, emotional trauma, and inherited patterns. Finding Support and Community Anna's work in Facebook groups offers daily support and encouragement to families on this journey. These spaces allow parents to ask questions, share experiences, and feel less alone. Anna notes how valuable it is for parents to connect with others who truly understand the challenges of PANS/PANDAS. Join the Pans/Pandas Homeopathy Support Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1090703452738568 Join the Detoxing with Homeopathy Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/detoxingwithhomeopathy/ Visit Anna's website: https://www.homeopathywithanna.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. David Jockers, a renowned expert in functional nutrition. Dr. Jockers shares in-depth insights about the critical connection between blood sugar stability and nervous system health, particularly in children. Drawing from his personal experiences and extensive clinical work, he explains how proper nutrition can transform brain function, behavior, and overall wellbeing. The conversation covers practical strategies for parents to implement, from protein prioritization to hydration tips, and explores how modeling healthy behaviors creates lasting change for children. This episode provides actionable nutrition advice that can truly move the needle for families dealing with chronic health challenges.[00:06:00] Blood Sugar StabilityDr. Jockers identifies blood sugar stability as a major "needle mover" for healthPersonal story of growing up with blood sugar crashesWhy seed oils are problematic for cellular health[00:12:00] Protein Priorities for ChildrenGuidance on protein intake and why protein should be consumed first in a mealHow protein intake stabilizes blood sugar and prevents crashes[00:16:00] The Neuroscience of Blood SugarConnection between nervous system stability and blood sugar stabilityThe difference between hyperglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia in childrenHow hypoglycemic episodes damage neurons and increase risk of neurodegeneration[00:21:00] POTS Syndrome and Blood Sugar ConnectionDiscussion of how blood sugar instability contributes to POTS syndromeThe cascade effect: blood sugar instability → nervous system instability → hormonal instabilityDr. Ebel's clinical observations with teenage and young adult patients[00:25:00] Optimizing Brain Function Through NutritionHow stable blood sugar increases BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)Benefits of BDNF: creativity, innovation, better connections between neuronsPractical meal structure and "eating the rainbow" for phytonutrients[00:30:00] Hydration and Supplementation StrategiesThe importance of hydration timing (away from meals)Electrolytes and minerals: benefits for kids, especially active onesSupplements vs. food: "90% of health results come from lifestyle"Key supplements that make a difference: Magnesium, Vitamin D, K2[00:36:00] Modeling Health for ChildrenThe importance of parents demonstrating healthy behaviorsTeaching children nutritional concepts through benefit-focused languageConnect with Dr. Jockers: Website: www.drjockers.comInstagram: @drjockersYoutube: @drdavidjockers-- DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE MAY AUTISM SUMMIT Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Connect with Kristy LaMariana via Info@corralesgriefspa.com Join me and thousands of women on their journey towards living a more holistic, healthy, and happy lifestyle! Get The Winter Wellness Guide HERE. Learn how to prevent illness in your household and stock up on simple homeopathic and natural remedies that help you support yourself or your family when the time comes.

Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Allie Christine, a holistic health coach, future naturopathic doctor, and mother of six, who shares the remarkable healing journey of her son Liam. After experiencing regression following his 12-month vaccines, Liam lost his words, developed sensory issues, eczema, and gut problems, heading toward an autism diagnosis. Rather than accepting this as his fate, Allie trusted her instincts and embarked on a healing journey using whole foods, detox protocols, and Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Today, Liam is thriving, fully conversational, and free of autism symptoms. Allie shares her insights on healing, building community, and empowering parents to trust their instincts and find answers for their children.[00:00:00] Introduction & Allie's BackgroundDr. Tony introduces Allie Christine and her missionMother of six children balancing family, education, and helping othersHow Liam's health crisis sparked a new purpose[00:07:00] Liam's Perfect Storm StoryPreeclampsia during pregnancy, early induction, NICU stayTorticollis as an early warning signRegression after 12-month vaccines[00:10:00] The Multi-Layered Healing ApproachDetoxing heavy metals, mineral replenishment, dietary interventionsDiscovering Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care and finding a certified PX Docs providerWorking through the neural detox phase[00:14:00] Healing Milestones and BreakthroughsFirst improvements: eye contact, name response, verbal languageLater gains: sensory processing, sleep, potty training successReal-life functional improvements in daily activities[00:17:00] Finding the Right Medical SupportThe decision to fire her unsupportive pediatricianDealing with resistance and threats from conventional medicineFinding a doctor open to alternative approaches[00:22:00] Allie's Path to Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor[00:26:00] The Three C's of HealingCo-regulation: "If I'm not well, he's not well"Consistency: Persisting through setbacks and plateausCommunity: Surrounding yourself with supportive parents who understand[00:31:00] Building Communities of Support"It Takes a Village" community structure and resourcesThe newly announced "Healing Collective" initiativeSocial Media Accounts and Resources for Allie:• Instagram: @make_kids_healthy_again• Website: makekidshealthyagain.com• Free Resources: I offer free eBooks on reducing toxins, improving gut health, and other foundational topics, all available on my website.• Membership Program: It Takes a Village—a subscription-based program offering live workshops, personalized guidance, and a supportive community for parents navigating their children's healing journeys.-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

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This week we are interviewing the divine Carson Meyer, who has been making waves in the birthing and child development world. She has just launched her book baby “Growing Together,” which is a holistic guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum (OUT NOW!!) Carson, a doula, mother, and advocate for mindful parenting, brings a wealth of knowledge on how to nurture both baby and mother through this transformative journey. In our conversation, we chat about everything from changing nipples and deflated boobs to unexpected births. We also tackle hotly debated subjects such as circumcision, co-sleeping, and the detrimental effect of hardcore cry-it-out methods. We also dive into topics like intuitive birth choices, the importance of bonding, establishing breastfeeding (and getting through that initial pinch!), and how to cultivate a nourishing postpartum experience. Get ready for a beautiful and enlightening chat with one of our favorite women!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Rula and Fast Growing Trees! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this heartfelt episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa Alban and Emily Zaunbrecher sit down with Dr. Valerie Steele, founder of Why Not Now Coaching, to dive deep into the challenges and joys of intentional parenting.From balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood to shifting out of overwhelm and embracing joy, this conversation is packed with insights on navigating parenthood with purpose. They explore:✨ The energy of parenting and how our mindset impacts our children✨ Breaking free from “stuck” energy and stepping into conscious leadership at home✨ The dance between masculine and feminine energy in parenting and relationships✨ How to model joy, self-care, and worthiness for our children✨ Insights from the I Ching on joy, innocence, and intentional livingIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, questioned if you're “doing enough,” or struggled with finding balance, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to parent with more ease, alignment, and flow.Talk to ya in 5!Emily and LisaAbout Dr. Valerie Steele:Dr. Valerie Steele is a pharmacist, mindset mentor, and founder of Why Not Now Coaching. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and coaching, she specializes in helping high-achieving moms shift out of overwhelm, cultivate intentional parenting, and reclaim joy in their daily lives. Through her unique approach, she blends neuroscience, mindset coaching, and real-world strategies to empower women to thrive as both leaders and caregivers.

Get FREE access to the 'Raising Healthy Kids Naturally' + 'Natures Medicine Cabinet' hereIn this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel shares his natural approach to handling childhood illness, introducing the three R's of rapid recovery: Rest, Replenish, and Recharge. Drawing from both his professional experience as a pediatric chiropractor and personal experience as a father, he explains why avoiding typical over-the-counter medications in favor of supporting the body's natural healing processes leads to stronger immune systems and better long-term health outcomes.[00:00:00] - Introduction to the three R's of rapid recoveryRest, Replenish, Recharge explainedThe problem with antibiotics and viral infections[00:02:00] - Personal story with Dr. Ebel's daughterReal-time example of handling childhood illnessIntroduction to natural healing approach[00:05:00] - The shift from "prevention" to "proactive" healthWhy traditional medical prevention methods fall shortBuilding strong immune systems naturally[00:16:00] - The Four Foundational Pillars of HealthSleepMovementClean nutrition/whole foodsHealthy regulated nervous system[00:24:00] - Detailed breakdown of First R: RestWhy true rest isn't screen timeImportance of unplugging during illnessSleep as primary healing mechanism[00:27:00] - Second R: ReplenishmentNutrition during illnessKey supplements and natural boostersImportance of hydration and electrolytes[00:33:00] - Third R: RechargeRole of chiropractic care in illness recoveryNeurological connection to immune functionBoost adjustments explained[00:35:00] - The Science Behind RecoveryLymphatic drainageCytokine regulationHPA axis functionNatural killer and T cellsVagus nerve activation[00:40:00] - Closing recommendationsResources for parentsAccess to additional guides and PDFsNature's Medicine Cabinet overview-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Best Tips for Holistic Parenting is a practical and insightful guide for parents seeking to nurture their children's well-being in a balanced and natural way. This lecture explores holistic parenting strategies that focus on physical, emotional, and spiritual growth, emphasizing mindful communication, natural remedies, healthy nutrition, and fostering a deep connection with Allah. With actionable tips and expert advice, it empowers parents to create a harmonious, supportive environment that nurtures a child's development while promoting overall family wellness. Whether you're new to holistic parenting or looking to refine your approach, this lecture provides valuable tools for raising happy, healthy, and mindful children.

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Roseanne Capanna-Hodge joins Dr. Tony Ebel to discuss why children's challenging behaviors often stem from nervous system dysregulation rather than defiance. Drawing from three decades of experience, Dr. Roseanne introduces her CALM protocol and provides practical strategies for parents to support both their children's regulation and their own. The conversation bridges the gap between understanding neurological concepts and implementing effective solutions at home.[00:00:00] - Opening and introductionDr. Roseanne's perspective on children's behaviorOverview of the episode's focus[00:08:00] - Understanding Nervous System DysregulationWhy traditional approaches often failThe power of parent intervention[00:21:00] - The Evolution of TreatmentDr. Roseanne's experience in psychiatric facilitiesMoving beyond traditional interventions[00:34:00] - The CALM ProtocolCo-regulation importanceAvoiding personalizing behaviorLooking for root causesModeling coping strategies[00:45:00] - Practical ImplementationReal-life examples of modeling behaviorHandling difficult momentsBuilding new family habits[00:54:00] - The Science Behind DysregulationRole of the amygdala and prefrontal cortexWhy some interventions don't workImportance of comprehensive approachDr. Roseann Capanna-HodgeIntegrative and Pediatric Mental Health Expertwww.drroseann.comwww.neurotasticbrainformulas.comAs a trailblazer in mental health, media figure, and the founder of Dr. Roseann, LLC Neurotastic™ Brain Formulas and The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health, Dr. Roseann embodies the mission of, “Changing the way we view and treat children's mental health.” She is lauded for her teachings on dysregulation and how to promote self-regulation using science-driven solutions, which in turn cultivates a happier family environment and propels a progressive shift in children's mental health. Youtube, IG, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, FB, TwitterIf you are a parent of a dysregulated child, then you need strategies to help your child or teen focus, be calm and less anxious, so download these strategies today! www.drroseann.com/regulate-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Imagine with me…your kids can take over a whole dinner meal and cook it themselves while you get something else done!It's a dream that has become reality times three for me here at the Kids Cook Real Food™ household.I realized I've shared the process we used to gradually release cooking responsibility and teach our kids to cook a whole dinner by themselves many times on other podcasts when I'm the guest. It's about time I share it with you as well!It's a multi-step process:Let the kids watch you make a recipe.Watch them make the recipe while you're there with reminders.Let them make the same recipe while you're available in the house for questions.Then they can make that recipe with zero help from you.For 3-9 months, the kids should make the same recipe weekly to learn it to a mastery level.Then in the second year of kid's cooking night (or second phase), you can let them make their old favorite every other week. In the interim weeks, they need to try other recipes.This allows them to take on the physical labor of cooking first, then gradually ease into the mental load portion as you help them meal plan side-by-side.We've used this process with three kids so far, and the fourth won't be far behind!You can watch Paul and Leah's “old favorite recipe” for pizza right here. This is a great one to watch with your kids as it has Paul's early teenage creativity stamped all over it.Resources We Mention for Kids Cooking DinnerGet started teaching your kids to cookSome of Paul's favorite recipes to make: cheeseburger soup or pinto galloYou can see Paul and Leah's pizza recipe here along with their entire process. (They filmed and edited the entire video themselves!)Teach kids skills in the kitchen instead of just teaching recipes Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Read more about this: The Silent Epidemic: How Neurological Dysfunction is Impacting Our Children's HealthWatch the full Webinar (Live Replay): Our Kid Are Not Okay-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the alarming rise in chronic illness among children and challenges conventional medical theories. He introduces the "Perfect Storm" concept, explaining how environmental factors and stress contribute to chronic health conditions. Rather than "growing out" of early health issues, children often grow into serious conditions if root causes aren't addressed. The episode presents Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care as a key solution for regulating the body's stress response and promoting natural healing.[00:00:00] - IntroductionHost: Dr. Tony EbelWeekly Q&A addressing parents' top concerns[00:01:00] - The Silent EpidemicOver 50% of U.S. children with chronic conditionsMedia and medical establishment normalizing illness[00:02:00] - Challenging Traditional TheoriesDebunking genetic/bad luck theoryIntroduction to "Perfect Storm" concept[00:04:00] - The Real CulpritsEnvironmental toxinsHidden impact of stressWhy "they'll grow out of it" is harmful advice[00:08:00] - The Three Types of StressPhysical Stress (birth trauma, interventions)Chemical Stress (toxins, processed foods)Emotional Stress (modern lifestyle impacts)[00:10:00] - Nervous System Impact & SolutionsFight-or-flight response effectsRole of nervous system regulationChiropractic approach to healing[00:13:00] - Closing and Contact Information-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Did you know the pre-frontal cortex where executive functioning lives doesn't fully develop until our early 30s???I still struggle with some executive functioning skills like time management and following a plan, but if I learned anything from this interview, it's that we ALL can continue to grow, change, and improve. You are not married to your weaknesses!If we can help our kids BEST develop their executive function, they will be more independent, better at their jobs, find deeper relationships, and be better parents themselves. It's THAT important!My guest today, Noel Foy, helps us understand what executive functioning is, how it develops over time, and some really practical ways to build it best in our kids.Her question, “What is your plan for that?” is pure gold, and I know you'll love all the little strategies she shares to reduce anxiety in our kids while improving their executive function. As we teach life skills and independence, we are also teaching executive functioning skills! Score!

I've known about proper breathing technique and oral posture for over five years now and I'm STILL doing it wrong if I don't focus on it!Seriously. Breathing.If you've ever thought about your breathing - and most of us don't because it's so automatic - you might notice that you feel differently when you breathe differently. Breath drives a LOT of functions, from our mental health (think fast breathing when you're anxious) to our behavior, sleep, cardiovascular and digestive health, and more.Shirley Gutkowski thought she wanted to be an orthodontist, but a few careers in oral health later, she's found something she's really passionate about.She says people simply don't talk about breathing enough, and she's on a mission to change that through education.I'm so grateful for the time she spent with me on this interview, and my brain is bursting with ramifications in my own family after what I learned!If you're breathing…and you have children who breathe…this podcast is for you.Get the free knife skills class at kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife!Resources We Mention for Proper Breathing TechniqueMore than a Kissing Spot: Your New Baby's FaceThe Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene CareerFind Shirley onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, X, YouTube, InstagramMore about mouthtaping here. Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

How about some stats to make you sad? Kids are on screens an average of 7 hours a day…and we spend 85% of our parenting energy on what our kids are doing wrong.Aw, man!It stinks to start with the negative.In fact, that will train our brains to see more negative things, which is why I did it.Do you feel more down after reading that? More worried? More hopeless about our kids' generation?The GOOD news is that there's another way.I'm beyond honored to host Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose today to remind us that not only CAN we look for the positive, but we must - because it works, and it's actually easier than yelling angrily at our kids!You'll come away from this interview feeling so encouraged and ready to parent differently, with 85% of your energy (or more!) focused on the positive!Get ready to learn:how to create positive momentum in your child's daywhy asking a kid or teen, “Why did you do that?” becomes a parenting trap (that you DON'T want to fall into!)what comes first in parenting - the words or the feelingsa much better way to say, “If you don't clean your room, you don't get to come to the movie,” that's actually EASIER to enforce!why fear-based behavior is bad for everyone in the long runan incredibly powerful way to guard your connection with your child - and raise kids who, like Ralphie's, want to call home and come home to be with parents

Imagine if your child was kicked out of daycare for behavior issues, in spite of the fact that you're making intentional choices as parents.Devastating!But what if the problem wasn't caused by your child OR your parenting choices?Brandon and Whitney Cawood's story will break your heart and then give you hope because they found what was hurting their son and were able to remove it from his life - and he's a different kid now.They wanted to share what they learned with the world and poured their talents into a 2.5-year project going live on January 14, 2025.Look up their film To Dye For: The Documentary immediately on Amazon or Apple TV (and other streaming service, we hope)!You'll love this interview with such humble, curious parents, and I can't wait to watch the documentary. They share some juicy behind-the-scenes stories and a lot of information about synthetic food dyes, the central focus of their family's story and their film.What started as a tiny ray of hope in the Cawood's lives has become a beacon for hundreds of thousands of families, and their impact is soon to get even bigger!If you've ever wondered if you should pay attention to ingredients like Red 40 and Blue 1, this is the interview for you!Resources We Mention for Avoiding Food DyesFind To Dye For: The DocumentaryFollow them on InstagramThe ToDye For resource pageThe OEHHA report mentionedSign up for the Cawood's email list to get the list of food dyes to look out forHere's an older post I wrote about avoiding artificial food dyesDr. Elisa Song and I also talked about artificial colors and flavors Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Send us a textToday Ryann is chatting with Dr. Jennifer Schell, a chiropractor and nutrition expert. They explore the multifaceted aspects of holistic parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-care, nutrition, and the use of essential oils. Jen shares her insights on navigating the challenges of parenthood, offering practical advice for new parents while highlighting the significance of being present and mindful. The discussion also delves into the science behind essential oils and their potential health benefits. Dr. Jennifer Shell has been a Chiropractor for over 23 years. She specializes in clinical nutrition utilizing diet and lifestyle modifications, supplements and plant oils to empower families to live their best lives. She is the author of “Food to the Rescue” which is a practical guide to families looking to get healthy and is proud that both of her teenage boys have grown into smart, funny, kind and responsible young men. Learn more about essential oils and Jen's work here! Keywordsholistic parenting, self-care, essential oils, nutrition, wellness, ADHD, alternative medicine, motherhood, health tips, parenting advice, ADHD, nutrition, chiropractic care, perimenopause, essential oils, child health, natural remedies, wellness, parenting, holistic healthChapters00:00 Introduction to Holistic Parenting and Health02:57 Navigating Parenthood: Advice for New Parents05:46 The Importance of Self-Care in Parenting09:05 Holistic Health: Nutrition and Wellness for Moms11:56 Understanding Essential Oils: A Beginner's Guide15:12 The Science Behind Essential Oils and Their Benefits18:02 Frankincense: The Journey from Tree to Oil29:25 Navigating ADHD in Children34:30 The Impact of Nutrition on Focus and Mood41:27 Understanding Chiropractic Care for Overall Wellness50:51 Perimenopause: Challenges and SolutionsSupport the showIf you feel inspired please consider sharing this episode with a friend, writing a 5⭐️ review or becoming a Raising Wild Hearts Member here!

The  Value of the Stay-at-Home-Parents in 2024 Join me and thousands of women on their journey towards living a more holistic, healthy, and happy lifestyle! Get The Winter Wellness Guide HERE. Learn how to prevent illness in your household and stock up on simple homeopathic and natural remedies that help you support yourself or your family when the time comes.

Want to hear from a naturopath from down under?Jess Donovan, with her lovely Aussie accent, shares all sorts of goodness with us today on the Healthy Parenting Handbook, like:favorite immunity-boosting foods to recommend to busy familiesthe best way to get probiotics integrated into your familycommon nutrient deficiencies in kids (and what you can do to seek the best balance)food allergy management, whether the allergy is IN your family or just around youhow mom's health may be related to her kids'And so much more!Jess hosts an online masterclass where you'll discover 3 PROVEN ways to TRANSFORM your Kids GUT HEALTH to improve their behavior, fussy eating, immunity, and allergies. Grab your FREE spot here!Thanks to today's sponsor, Chef Junior, the only real food cookbook written by kids, for kids! Find it at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr.Resources We Mention for Balancing NutritionFind Jess Donovan online hereJess's free book on gut healthSauerkraut recipeFermentation ebookKimchi recipeWater Kefir recipeProbiotics for kids: MaryRuth's liquid probiotic, JustThriveGuide to finding a fish oil supplementEinkorn pastaUS Wellness MeatsChia pudding for omega 3sGluten and Dairy-Free Guide for RookiesMy interview about epigenetics The Jamie Oliver video we talked about Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Ever been asked a question in person, and you replay the conversation over and over, a dozen times, rephrasing your answer?I did that recently, not just rephrasing but adding and rethinking and adding some more.The question was, “How do you raise such nice boys??”I decided it would make a pretty decent podcast episode, exploring my meanderings through intentional parenting and how we've built a family culture.Does this advice (If you can call it that) apply to girls too? You betcha. In fact, it's pretty universal.I look forward to hearing what you think about:the way we chose to parent our newborns and toddlerswhat I think about my husbandwhether boys can be gentlethe impact of mirror neurons on our kids' brainsthe effect healthy food may or may not have on “nice boys”our “people over screens” rules and how we've pulled back and released technology over the yearschoice within boundaries, and agency while working as a team on high expectationsand maybe most importantly - is it ever too late?This episode is sponsored by Chef Junior, the cookbook for kids by kids - including my oldest son! Find out more at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr.Resources We Mention for Raising Nice BoysAvoiding "hangry" meltdownsHow we are managing our screensSome benefits of family dinnersThe book I mentioned: Hold On to Your Kids Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Check out Proof Vitality. USE CODE HIPPIEMOMS and get 25% off first-time purchases or 25% off for the lifetime of any subscription.What is PycnogenolAstraReal Astaxanthin Beauty from Within     Join me and thousands of women on their journey towards living a more holistic, healthy, and happy lifestyle! Get The Winter Wellness Guide HERE. Learn how to prevent illness in your household and stock up on simple homeopathic and natural remedies that help you support yourself or your family when the time comes.

The world keeps getting more and more fast-paced, and our brains and bodies aren't really keeping up.As moms, can we possibly create a home that is a peaceful space, a safe place from which our kids can explore?My guest today is Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, and we talk about just that, including:Why moms are naturally fearful (and what we can do about it)What exactly IS a “sacred home” and how do we begin creating oneCreating order in chaotic times through basic rules of lifeThe joy and benefit of passing on life skills to our kids (and some practical tips to make it happen)The role of cooking in developing a community of shared values within (and without) the homeThe key to better outcomes and more responsible childrenWhy rules don't work when done incorrectlyThe first step to creating a sacred home is so simple, it takes only about 10 seconds per day, per childJennifer is so grounded and yet practical, balanced in her approach and yet challenging.Resources We Mention for Creating a Peaceful HomeJennifer's books: Habits for a Sacred Home (Amazon, Bookshop), Mothering by the Book (Amazon, Bookshop)There are many benefits to gathering together around the dinner tableRestoration at Home CommunityFind Jennifer onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookJennifer's podcast: Restoration Home Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Ever felt like your kids or teens want to do the opposite of what you recommend?Dr. Mandy Patterson and I are both moms of teens, and we talk today about the perils of parenting and how we work around the resistance. She has some great tips for finding a way “in” to what your kids care about when it comes to health and behavior.Since this is a parenting podcast, I'm guessing most of you have at least somewhat figured out “fertility” as it pertains to having babies - but that's not all it's about! Your fertility health really is a marker of your overall health and wellness, and if you can keep your hormones balanced, you'll feel much better overall.We get dirty on my late-night eating habit (sigh) and some best practices for women, especially in the morning.Then we dive into how and WHY to help our tween and teen girls care for their own fertility right from the start, and the epidemic of PCOS.Resources We Mention for Hormone Health for TeensHere are the lists of the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15.Find the best forms of magnesium for kids hereHelping teens thrive in spite of screensWhy you might not want to put your teens on hormonal birth controlLARQ water bottle filterMy review of Berkey filtersGRAYL water bottle filterFind Dr. Mandy onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookGutsy Fertility Podcast Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Let's talk money!If you're feeling stuck living paycheck to paycheck, you're in the majority here in America - but it doesn't have to be that way!Brie Sodano is a nationally recognized Personal Finance Expert, and she does things differently – today we flip some paradigms on their heads and get a peek into Brie's wisdom and systems for money, including:The ineffectiveness of budgets and the importance of mindset in managing moneyThe worst financial advice Brie has ever heard (I bet you've heard it too!!)The interconnectedness of time, money, and energy in financial managementThe impact of college education and student loan debt on financial well-being – and how to evaluate college as an investmentThe best way for parents to build a healthy money mindset for their young childrenWhy systems work better than plans (and a few system recommendations that will make a massive difference)How to look at grocery spending, and why you might not need to cut back there!One step to take to spend less (and it's not giving up yoga class or even that Starbucks latte!)A simple habit to add to your family's life that will help you feel better about money - and it's not a financial habit!Brie is a mom just like us, with all the surprises that come with parenting - like apparently having kids makes all your forks disappear. :) She's funny and wise and a perfect person to have in your ear when it comes to thinking about money.Be sure to check out her Find Your Bleed course for more!Thank you to today's sponsor, Happsy! Check out their organic cotton mattresses at kidscookrealfood.com/Happsy. Resources We Mention for Money MindsetBrie's free Find Your Bleed seriesAll the books Brie mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Get Rich, The Science of Getting RichHere are a couple of previous interviews specifically about grocery budgets: developing a flexible grocery budget, feeding your family without going broke, and teaching kids about grocery budgetingFind Brie onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeListen to her podcast: Cash Confident Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Will sleep become the new kale? Or the new cancer?Adults are shorting themselves on sleep in droves in our "always-on" culture, and I'm unfortunately leading the pack. That's why I begged sleep science coach Christine Hansen to join me for a half hour to get some important tips!!I started implementing a new way to wake up my kids immediately, and I know being a better parent means being well-rested (i.e. not angry mommy).If you feel like you're not getting a tight 8 in bed OR your sleep quality doesn't feel optimal, this is a must listen. We talk about:How adult sleep is so much more complicated than infant sleep.Our brain's many jobs during sleep - and why we can't catch up! :(Why caffeine and morning sleepiness are signs of sleep deprivation (ahem, anyone out there feel this??)The anatomy of sleep and how to wake up at the perfect timeProblems for "night owls"The BEST way to wake up your child (hint: it's not an alarm clock)As a nutritional therapist, Christine has unique and powerful insights into how our food affects our sleep!We dig into kids: bedtimes, sleepy at school, and even how dessert affects their sleep!How many hours DO you need? How about teenagers?This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics. Check out their great, shelf-stable probiotics at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThive, and use coupon code Katie15 for 15% off! Resources We Mentioned on Sleep QualityChristine has moved on from sleep coaching, but you can now find her at Christine Means Business. Her sleep coaching site was passed on to another coach, if you still need help!Her book is on AmazonSunlight alarm clockBlue blocker glassesSleep is the new kale: 8 ways to improve sleep qualityCan sleep affect picky eating? Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Warning - sad statistic. :( The 2nd leading cause of death for kids ages 10-24 in America is...suicide.I'm not okay with this!Let's talk this Depression Awareness Month about prevention - there are research-based strategies that parents can use to reduce their kids' chances of being depressed. While depression isn't the only risk factor for suicide, it is certainly correlated.If we can make these practices a part of American culture, we can save American kids!!Today I'm expanding on these 3 things parents can do to raise depression-proof kids:Control stress - in yourself and then model and teach your kids to do it for themselvesBoost self-esteem - through genuine purpose-driven work, not empty complimentsIncrease resilience - by letting kids learn to cope with failure and difficultiesThis episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics! Check them out at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThrive. Use code Katie15 for 15% off!Resources We Mention About Depression PreventionMayo Clinic article on teen suicideMayo Clinic article on teen depression causes and preventionMy interview with Jessica Lahey on the gift of failureMy interview with Jess Sherman on raising resilienceMy Healthy Parenting Handbook episodes on Stress Mastery: part 1 and part 2My interview with Lisa Dorval on meditation for kids (includes 2 guided meditations)The Wellness Mama podcast episode with Margot BisnowRaising kids to follow their passions with Jonathan and Renee HarrisLife skills to teach your kids before they turn 18 Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Did you know that the way your child eats can affect their speech and vice versa?Melanie Potock is a Speech-Language Pathologist who became a pediatric feeding expert through her experience as a mom of a former picky eater. She uses her SLP expertise to help parents introduce new foods to kids, form healthy eating habits, and really lay the foundation for a lifetime of good nutrition.I'm honored to host her here today on the Healthy Parenting Handbook! I know you'll love Melanie and these tips will really make a difference in your household immediately!Resources We Mention to Raise Adventurous EatersSign up for the No More Picky Eating ChallengeFind Melanie Potock MA, CCC-SLP online and take 10% off any of her amazing video courses using code MYMUNCHBUG10Melanie's books: Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, Adventures in Veggieland, Baby Self-Feeding, Happy Mealtimes with Happy KidsMy interview with Dina RoseMelanie's New York Times article about pouchesSquooshi pouches and carrot baby food recipe on KSSippy cup info on Melanie's siteOur knife safety classFeeding toddlers and more about snacks from Edwena Kennedy“The cooking connection” from Melanie's siteMelanie's articles on picky eating connected with autismMelanie's interview on the 8 sensesPicky Eating vs. Sensory Processing Disorder Register now for the No More Picky Eating Challenge, happening October 2-8 Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski speaks with Spencer Brassard, a fertility coach and author of 'Fertile Ground.' They explore Spencer's eight-year fertility journey, the mind-body connection, and the importance of self-discovery and compassion in the process of trying to conceive. The conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, the realities of postpartum experiences, and the significance of embracing imperfection in parenting. Spencer shares insights on how to navigate grief, the role of fitness in mental health, and the misconceptions surrounding fertility. The episode concludes with empowering messages about identity beyond motherhood and the importance of self-care.https://www.spenserbrassard.com/Fertile Ground BookFertile Ground PlaylistIG: spenserbrassardTherunningwinemom_

Note: I mention in this interview to go to episode 38, but things got switched around and it's actually 39. Sorry! No one has to say school lunches are good or bad, healthy or unhealthy.That's not my point today - although I think school lunches could use some improvement. :)Today let's talk about picky eating specifically - could school lunches potentially contribute to or exacerbate picky tendencies for certain kids?I think so.Today I'll explore 10 reasons why school lunch might not be friendly to your picky eater. Some might apply to your family, others might not. Let me know what you think!If you're struggling with a child who isn't a very adventurous eater, I've got just the invitation for you - please join me in the No More Picky Eating Challenge kicking off October 1st and 2nd, 2024! It's a totally free, 5-day challenge with quick video lessons and action steps each day.Over half of the kids in the challenge try new foods in just 5 days, but that's not even the point. The point is to create a less stressful environment at the dinner table, and that happens for 85+% of participants!!Join here!Resources We Mention for Picky EatingMy picky eater TEDx talkNo More Picky Eating challenge10 ways to serve vegetables to encourage kids to try themWhen a child eats less than 20 foods, it's considered problem feeding rather than picky eating and this is a serious problemHow we make homemade yogurtLearn more about the benefits of family dinners hereHere is the Instagram account I mentioned, kids.eat.in.colorHere are some of my resources on packing school lunches. I have a book, videos, and blog posts Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In this special episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we interviewed top pediatric experts to answer your questions on allergies, asthma, nutrition, natural remedies, supplements, and holistic approaches to support your child's well-being with Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Elana Roumell, Dr. Chris Magryta, Dr. Elisa Song, Dr. Shiela Kilbane, and Dr. Madiha Saeed. You'll hear us discuss: 1. How to choose the right vitamins for your children 2. Natural solutions to get rid of allergies and asthma 3. Best foods and supplements for happier and healthier children 4. The importance of improving your child's emotional well-being Dr. Michelle has spent nearly four decades as a pediatrician and 20 years as an Integrative Medical Physician. She is the Co-Author of What's Making Our Children Sick? How Industrial Food is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Disease and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of GMO Science. Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor and mother of 3 with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She loves to teach moms how to transform their fear, panic, and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, confident, and well-equipped with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely. Dr. Elana is also the co-host of the popular podcast, The “Doctor Mom” podcast. With almost 2 million downloads, she loves to help support and inspire moms around the world. Dr. Chris has been practicing medicine in North Carolina for 24 years. He is an Integrative Pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatric Associates and the Medical Director of Standard Process. Additionally, Dr. Chris serves as the Chairman of Children First of North Carolina and hosts Dr. M's Women and Children First podcast. Dr. Elisa is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert who has helped over 1,000 children thrive by combining conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, essential oils, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is the Founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, as well as the Founder and Holistic Pediatrician at Whole Family Wellness. Dr. Shiela is an Integrative Pediatrician and a pioneer in the field of integrative pediatric health. She is the Creator of the 7 Steps to Healthy Kids, Happy Moms Course, and Author of Healthy Kids, Happy Moms books, where she dives into the root causes of common childhood illnesses. Dr. Madiha is a Board-Certified Family Physician, also known as the HolisticMom on social media. She practices what she preaches with her five children, who host The Holistic Kids Show podcast. Dr. Madiha has authored nine books, and her children have just submitted their book to the publisher, The Teen Health Revolution. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

If your child has ever thrown a tantrum…If you've ever reacted, let's say, “imperfectly” to that tantrum…If you've ever wondered why your toddler or teen is having a meltdown over something seemingly inconsequential…My friends, then this interview is a MUST LISTEN.Ann is an incredible teacher - let's learn about:The impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and parentingHow to protect our kids from being “wounded” in childhood and acting that out as adults!Why empathizing with a child's big emotions is NOT the same thing as letting them get their way (with some super fun examples)How to play detective when your child has a meltdown (and how to soothe them faster than usual!)Why “mental health” probably isn't even an accurate term to useHow going outside to throw a ball against the wall might make you a better parentWhat to say to boys who still cry about frustrating events when you feel like they're “too old” for thatHow eating plays into nervous system regulation - and believe me, this one is NOT what I expected but rather almost the opposite!I couldn't stop asking Ann questions, so this episode is a little longer than usual but SO worth it.Resources We Mention for Nervous System RegulationHere are the two books Ann mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsHere's the Brene Brown video Ann mentionedHere is another interview on how trauma is stored in the bodyFind Ann onlineFollow her on InstagramGet 15% off at Pact with code KITCHENSTEWARDSHIP15 Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Bet you a million bucks you've heard people say (or said yourself):It's too complicated to get healthy - everyone says something different!Such and such diet/strategy/exercise worked for so-and-so, why isn't it working for me?I feel like I've tried everything and it's so hard to figure out what works!Maybe, just maybe… everyone is different?Years ago the term “bio-individuality” began to be a buzzword, and I thought it would be the “next big thing.” It is, sort of.It might not be big enough.But it still should be!What if your genes could give you a pathway to your OWN optimal health? Not your friend's success, not the next influencer's advice, and not even current research?Using genetics to make a personalized health plan sounds cutting edge, and it is - but it's also reality.My guest Brenda Wollenberg and I talk about gene-based holistic wellness programs today, and even more exciting, the promise and hope of epigenetics.Epigenetics is the theory that through what we do and what happens to us - our environment - we can change our genes, basically toggle certain ones on or off. Your genes are not your destiny!Listen in to find out how this works and even how you can apply epigenetics and gene personalization to your parenting and keeping kids healthy, even if you never get your kids' genes tested.Resources We MentionReduce toxic exposures in your homeWhat kids should eat, according to a pediatricianFinding nutrient balance for busy familiesFind Brenda online hereFollow her on social media: Facebook, InstagramBrenda's new book Metabolic Health RoadmapChef Junior cookbook Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

We know that anxiety is affecting both kids and adults at alarming rates.We've discussed anxiety busters before on The Healthy Parenting Handbook, and today we're completing the trifecta of experts with an MD who practices integrative medicine.Dr. Wiggy Saunders joins me to dive into anxiety once again because we can't give parents enough strategies to help their kids (and themselves) dig out of their anxious lives. We're focusing specifically on how anxiety is affecting kids' school performance.Your mind will be blown with how closely anxiety and focus/attention are connected, and how certain strategies may help reduce your kids' struggles in both areas!We'll talk about:Dr. Wiggy's favorite Bible verseHow different types of anxiety can escalate one to the otherThe impact of parental anxiety on our kidsThe role of adrenals in stress and how to support them with the nutrients they're consuming like a ravenous teenagerWhat magnesium in particular “says” to the adrenals to calm them down, and how that may impact kids' school performanceThe 4 vitamins and minerals most important to boost your immune systemResources We Mentioned for Anxiety in KidsRaise Them WellFind Raise Them Well on social media: Facebook, InstagramDr. Wiggy's supplement line, Health As It Ought To BeHealth As It Ought To Be on FacebookDr. Wiggy on FacebookRaise Them Well supplements: Magnesium roll-on, magnesium balm, Mag-Focus, immune boosterAnxiety in teensTips for managing your child's anxietyWhat is the best form of magnesiumMore on kids and magnesiumMore immune-boosting tips Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I learned today that I still have a lot of internal tendencies from middle school.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. As an expert in childhood injuries, obesity, and physical activity, Dr. Warsh has shared his insight by publishing various research findings in peer-reviewed journals. He has also been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts, and articles – highlighting his comprehensive approach to pediatric wellness… Join in now to find out: The difference between conventional and integrative medicine.  How to combat the chronic disease epidemic affecting children.  How to set kids up for success and resilience.  The simple foundations of pediatric wellness.  The most common conditions for children under three years of age. Dr. Warsh's latest book, Parenting at Your Child's Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to the First Three Years, is set to be released in August 2024. Here, he provides readers with accessible and evidence-based guidance that addresses the unique realities of parenting today. Whether you are expecting a new baby or currently caring for a young child, this conversation will surely provide invaluable pediatric health advice. Click play to learn more about holistically raising the next generation! To learn more about Dr. Warsh, you can visit his website or follow him on Instagram. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Grabbing a piece of whole fruit or a popsicle are both fast, easy, and refreshing in the summer.But will they give your kids fuel for summer play?We know we'll be asked about snacks approximately 5,287 times … in June.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. As an expert in childhood injuries, obesity, and physical activity, Dr. Warsh has shared his insight by publishing various research findings in peer-reviewed journals. He has also been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts, and articles – highlighting his comprehensive approach to pediatric wellness… Join in now to find out: The difference between conventional and integrative medicine.  How to combat the chronic disease epidemic affecting children.  How to set kids up for success and resilience.  The simple foundations of pediatric wellness.  The most common conditions for children under three years of age. Dr. Warsh's latest book, Parenting at Your Child's Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to the First Three Years, is set to be released in August 2024. Here, he provides readers with accessible and evidence-based guidance that addresses the unique realities of parenting today. Whether you are expecting a new baby or currently caring for a young child, this conversation will surely provide invaluable pediatric health advice. Click play to learn more about holistically raising the next generation! To learn more about Dr. Warsh, you can visit his website or follow him on Instagram. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

You've heard people say it …You may have said something similar yourself …It's a negative judgment on teens, especially parenting teens.“Oh, just look out for when they're teenagers!”“Teens are just moody…just confrontational…just tough to parent.”Etc. Etc. Etc.I've said it too, and I feel regret!Turns out, most of the time, I puffy-heart-love parenting teens. They're spectacular! They're inquisitive! They're deep thinkers!And they're a joy to be around.Parenting teens is not without its challenges, but what in life is?Joey Mascio has been an actor and a middle school teacher, not much difference there. :)Today he joins us to inspire us to be our teens' mentors, not a villain, and I know your mind will be challenged (in a good way). We discuss:Why parents and teens have such trouble understanding each other (spoiler: it's not the teen's fault)Whether parenting was more difficult for our parents or now, and one (reversible) reason WHY that's soThe way you'll talk to your teen once you start thinking about your teen the right wayWhy teens have trouble starting conversationsThe 3 things teens NEED to be successful (and how parents can use those elements to do better at our job and build our teens' confidence)How teens can go from a sidekick mentality to a hero mentalityThe importance of failure and telling our own imperfect storiesI feel like that only scratches the surface - if you're a parent of a teen or will be someday, get the foundations right with the strategies in this interview!Resources We Mention for Mentoring TeensRegister for free for #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp Season 3!Helping kids thrive in spite of screensHelping teens build a healthy relationship with screensFind Joey onlineFollow him on InstagramGet a free month of his app: Sidekick to Hero Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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I interview a LOT of different people in a myriad of professions, but I've never come close to having a woodworker on the show before!“What would we talk about - how to build things? That won't go well on a podcast in someone's ear…” I thought.Do not worry my friends, because Anika and I are both moms, so we dig into woodworking as an analogy for parenting and life skills, and I know you'll be inspired to make time for a creative pursuit after this!We talk about:How Anika went from being an engineer and scientist to breaking boundaries as a female woodworker on YouTubeWhy the best way to get started with woodworking is…just to get started :)How her engineering background helped Anika be a better woodworker and the MYTH of right-brained/left-brained workThe incredibly valuable life skills kids (and adults) learn while building projects - problem-solving and patience are biggies but wait until you hear the most important skill!The two tools you'll need to buy to get started - a very low barrier to entry!!All about confidence, failure, and great parentingWhy Anika sees failure as an opportunityThe importance of carving out time for creative hobbies as parents (and modeling all sorts of skills for our kids)Let's grab a power drill and get building!Resources We Mention for Exploring CreativityWhy we need to let our kids failFind Anika online hereWatch her on YouTubeFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTokFree Guide: Power Tools Simplified Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

What happens when you're already living your dream…but it's a dream interrupted?Dr. Robin Dickinson was a family practitioner who loved her job and her patients, and she was GOOD at what she did. But when the pandemic sent her kids home from school, they needed her more.What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary.In today's interview, you'll learn:Why teaching kids in-depth medical science helps them understand and care for their bodies.Why education should focus on a balanced approach that includes hands-on skills and trades.How to tell kids that certain foods are “good” or “bad” the RIGHT way - in spite of the social media voices saying we mustn't ever never ever…One doctor's advice on managing candy consumption!!!That imperfect parents can still parent GREAT kids (good news for me, you too?)How to encourage scientific thinkingPlus a little bit about Doc Robin's TWO awesome #LifeSkillsNow summer camp workshops!I love Doc Robin's philosophy on helping kids OWN their health not through cajoling, not even by example, but by education. Can't wait to hear what you think of this one!Resources We Mention for Learning About Your BodyFostering a healthy relationship with food in your kidsIf you're struggling to know what your child needs for proper nutrition check out this interviewHere's a rundown of our dessert rule if you want to hear moreFind Dr. Robin onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

When is the last time your kids were learning something in school and you got totally pulled in?That happened to today's podcast guest, Kathy Gibbens, when her daughter was learning logic and critical thinking in middle school, and Kathy became a mom on a mission.She realized critical thinking is, well, critical to our society thriving and started teaching others things like logical fallacies and how to spot propaganda and emotion-driven marketing.I adored our conversation in this podcast! Look forward to some learning and some great challenges to become a better parent and a better person. Listen for:the deets on WHY critical thinking isn't taught in schools (it was intentional!! What???)tons of easy-to-learn terms that open up the world of logicwhy life is better for those who can think wellsimple steps to take to foster critical thinking in your homesome really HARD steps to take to foster critical thinking in your home! ;)how helping little kids build their critical thinking muscles is different than tweens and teenswhy it's a gargantuan problem if your teens aren't disagreeing with you…yes, I said are NOT disagreeing with yousome super tips to help our kids take ownership of their health and nutritionSeriously, this is a fantastic interview - I told Kathy when we started that I typically shoot for half an hour podcasts, but the more fascinating the interview, the longer I generally let it slide. By the timestamp you can see that I couldn't stop asking questions and eating up everything Kathy was dishing out!Resources We Mention for Critical ThinkingKatie's TEDx talk on the importance of critical thinkingThe Fallacy DetectiveThe Tuttle Twins Guide to Logical FallaciesFind Kathy onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookListen to her podcast: Filter it Through a Brain CellThe quiz Kathy mentioned to guess logical fallacies Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I used Tosha's tips the very DAY we recorded this interview, and I have to tell you -- they work. So well.Once you hear about her strategy for reducing frustration and nipping "negative spirals" in the bud, you'll know why when my husband spent a ton of time hanging with our then-5-year-old, Gabe, over Christmas break, he said:"You know, Gabe has had a really good break. He hasn't been having any tantrums or behavior issues at ALL. And I'm really treasuring my time with him...he won't be little for very much longer!!"Tosha Schore is a parent coach who specializes in the biggest surprise of her own life -- parenting boys!In this interview that I did NOT want to end, you'll learn:Why empowered women can still raise strong, balanced boysThe very first step to disciplining without punishment (I kind of had to ask this twice because I wasn't understanding; I was a little slow to catch on because the answer has nothing to do with children!!)Why words are not powerful enough to stop aggressive behaviorHow the isolation of modern parenting is hurting our effortsThe mindset shift that rocked my thinking when Tosha explained how to respond to and appreciate a boy getting upset when fun time ends (I will have to work HARD to implement this one, folks, I need all the encouragement I can get!)The most powerful antidote to aggression (and it's free to use!)I do think a lot of Tosha's tips apply to girls too, but I really appreciate her focus on boys and the disconnect a lot of mommas in particular feel with their opposite-gender child. (Yes, boys and girls are different! Amazing fact!!)Resources We Mention for Parenting BoysTosha's 10-day reconnect: Register now Tosha's websiteTosha's book: Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Tosha's Facebook pageIt starts with a healthy parent: Interview with Dr. Ryan WohlfertPositive parenting strategies: Interview with Suzanne TuckerVisit today's sponsor, Happsy, at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/happsy and see full show notes and video at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/017. Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I've been telling everyone about this book!Ever since I read  The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey, it has truly changed my parenting. My mindset about the mistakes my kids make and little accidents they have is totally more peaceful, and the whole time I was absorbing the information, I was thinking, “How can I interview this author so I can share her amazing wisdom with my audience???”Turns out all I had to do was post something I had done using the Failure Philosophy with one of my kids here on Facebook, and someone tagged her and now — here we are!

I'm so happy to have my stress mastery mentor here today!Heidi Hanna, PhD, is one of the most intellectual, intuitive and compassionate people I know, and I'm honored to host her wisdom today. We recorded this interview in March 2020, when we were all in a tailspin and figuring out managing our stress was more important than ever!Fill your brain with Dr. Hanna's research and her personal experience today:At age 10, Heidi was fainting from stress - literally. Find out how to help if this happens to your child, or if they seem to get stomachaches and headaches in uncomfortable situations.Highly sensitive kids actually fare better than other kids if raised in the right environment...but we don't always get that right as you'll hear.What research is showing about how stress-sensitive people's brains work and why Dr. Hanna doesn't love the term "negativity bias," even though it's technically accurate to describe stress-sensitive people.Why HSCs sometimes spiral into thinking like, "It's all my fault, I messed that up, I'm so dumb, and this is why NO ONE LIKES ME!" (I feel like that's my whole high school life!)And more importantly, what parents can do to help kids stop that spiral, appreciate what their reactions are trying to tell them, and reverse the reaction.How we can look at the ways in which our kids (or ourselves) are reacting to stress and understand what recharge techniques they need to get more capacity.Dr. Hanna's encouragement for parents of HSCs and how we can see the positive about our children's personality.Resources We Mention for Managing StressDr. Hanna's websiteDr. Hanna's courses: Stress Mastery Fundamentals 101 and Stress Mastery FoundationsElaine Aron's WebsiteMy Healthy Parenting Handbook Episodes on Stress Mastery: part 1 and part 2My interview with Dr. K, an expert on highly sensitive childrenMy introduction to highly sensitive peopleGoNoodleHeartMath device helps regulate stress responseCheck out today's sponsor, JustThrive, at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/justhrive, and use Katie15 for 15% off! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Raise your thumb if you feel STRESS on a normal day!We busy moms (and dads) tend to experience stress and feel it right down to our breathing and heart rate, and it affects the way we parent, our productivity, and our own mental AND physical health.Today I'm so excited to use my stress mastery training to teach you about how our brains respond to stress, how it affects our bodies, and best of all, how WE CAN be in control of it!Check out this one simple technique that you can teach your kids for stress relief!Notes for TodayThe American Institute of StressChef Junior cookbookGet more help with my Stress Mastery for Busy Moms free challenge! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Meet  Dr. Katie Wood, a holistic pharmacist, who shares her personal journey from traditional pharmacy to holistic health and her dedication to helping women on their fertility journey. She discusses the profound effects of lifestyle habits and diet, including a reduction of sugar and endocrine disruptors, on overall health and fertility. Dr. Wood emphasizes the crucial role of self-education in maintaining family health and avoiding reliance on potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. She also shares her tips on gradually implementing healthier lifestyle options into daily routines and gives insights into how she practices non-pharmaceutical health care with her own family. 01:06 Meet Dr. Katie Wood: The Holistic Pharmacist02:12 The Journey Becoming a Pharmacist04:10 Shift in Pharmacy Practice06:21 Awakening: Beginning of a Healing Journey11:44 Impact of Endocrine Disruptors12:05 Practical Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle20:07 Transitioning to Personal Journey and Fertility24:32 The Importance of Nutrition and Natural Birth27:20 Raising a Child Holistically29:57 The Dangers of Sugar and Processed Foods33:57 The Holistically Healthy Family SummitFor full show notes, transcripts, and other resources head to https://www.theherbalistspath.com/blog/holistic-pharmacist-katie-woodAnd to learn more about holistic healing for your family, be sure to join us at https://holistically-healthy-family-summit.com/If you're looking for more natural ways to heal your family, you've got to join us at the Holistically Healthy Family Summit! It's happening Feb 27- Mar 1, and is featuring 26 amazing experts in the holistic healthcare field, ready to drop some knowledge on you! Get yourself registered for this FREE event here: holistically-healthy-family-summit.com Learn how to make herbal remedies that actually work, and taste so good your kiddos will practically beg you for more!Join this free class where science meets the art of happifying picky kiddo taste buds, and learn how to make tasty, effective herbal remedies for your family! Click here to register & join The Herbalist's Path community!Support the showIf you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???Well if you love learning about herbs...Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

Have you ever felt like you are just too tired or too introverted for this homeschooling journey that you're on?But you know you actually long to thrive and enjoy it, you want to look back and realize you've created beautiful memories in your life and your children's lives! I remember the days of being a new homeschool mom. My kids were little, and it was a journey I hadn't anticipated. And I wished so much that there was somebody who could help me see the vision of what homeschooling could be for my family. Someone who would have been able to help me not fear. I wished for someone to model this life to me.How could we balance a life where we homeschooled, did all the "mom stuff" and possibly even took on some side work or hobbies? I wanted someone to show me, "How do we do the food here? What's a snapshot like of the teenage season? Can you help me learn how to control mom anger?"I really wanted to understand these things. But I didn't know anybody I could talk to.If YOU are READY to learn these things that I wanted to know so badly at the beginning of my journey, or you just want some encouragement through hearing two veteran homeschool moms talk about how it's all worked out in the end for us.... this is a great episode for you.I'm talking with Leigh from Little By Little Homeschool. She is a precious friend and fellow podcaster. She and I share our hearts and our experiences from the nearly decade and a half of homeschooling we have each done. Collectively think we've got almost 30 years under our belts.Grab your warm laundry and ear buds, and let's have a heart to heart! XOXO, KatieP.S. Don't journey alone

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In this week's episode of the Balancing Chaos podcast, Kelley welcomes Taylor Kulik, an advocate for families who choose not to sleep train their infants. Taylor is an occupational therapist turned holistic sleep consultant with a passion for non-toxic living, homeschooling, and snuggling babies all night. Years ago, Taylor was struggling with trusting what she knew was best for her children, and was consumed by fear-based parenting. This experience led to her passion for sharing her experiences and education with other parents who are going through the same journey to help lead them from fear to freedom.Today, Kelley and Taylor discuss the concept of self-soothing and how babies are not capable of self-regulation. Instead, babies are meant to co-regulate and borrow calm from a calm caregiver. They discuss how certain types of sleep training can raise cortisol levels in infants, insights on infant sleep and how to bed share safely, how co-sleeping benefits mental health for both parents and children, how to transition children into their own beds, and the most common reasons beyond children that adults aren't sleeping well or deal with insomnia. To learn more about co-sleeping and improving sleep for both baby and parents, tune into this episode! To connect with Taylor, click HERETo connect with Kelley, click HERETo get 20% off Kelley's Health and Hormones Course + a FREE Lab Review click HERE and use code BALANCINGCHAOS20To get 10% off Kelley's WBK method app with your annual membership, click HERE and use code BALANCINGCHAOS

Are you tired of hearing people say, “Man up!” or “Boys will be boys” around your son? Or perhaps you've seen boys discouraged from liking the color pink, learning to cook meals, or expressing feelings of sadness or disappointment. If you're ready to break generational stereotypes and raise well-rounded boys who will grow up to be well-rounded men, you won't want to miss this episode. Dr. Amy and Sandy are joined by guest Dr. Shelly Flais, author of “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home,” who shares her experience as a mother of three boys and practicing pediatrician.  About Dr. Shelly Flais: Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP is a board-certified practicing pediatrician, the mother of 3 sons and 1 daughter, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She is the author of “Raising Twins,” Editor in Chief of Caring for Your School-Age Child, and co-editor of “The Big Book of Symptoms.” She is an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson and frequent media contributor who lives in the Chicago suburbs. Her new book, “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home” will be published October 24, 2023. Connect with Shelly Flais:Facebook: @ShellyVazirFlaisMDInstagram: @ShellyVazirFlaisMDTwitter/X: @ShellyFlaisMDBook: “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home” (Oct. 24, 2023)CONNECT WITH US Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: info@TheBrainyMoms.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMoms Dr. Amy's website: www.AmyMoorePhD.comSponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

Why women need more minerals and how to increase them daily:What mineral depletion is and how it happen in our bodiesDozens of female health functions that rely on mineral storesSigns of mineral deficiency and what to use to restore themMaximizing absorption with compatible pairings of food, supplements and herbsLinks to all the extra good stuff:Click to check out the Beautiful One Membership experience! NOW OPEN!Starter Guide to Herbalism in the ShopJoin our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

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Want to Support the show?Holistic Parenting: Parent-Child Collaboration Strategies with Cara TyrrellIn this episode, Cara discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents to help them better prepare their children not just for school but for life. About Cara TyrrellCara has Bachelors degrees in ASL and Linguistics and a Masters degree in Education. She is a trained Early Childhood Teacher and 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, indicating a lack of overall readiness to learn. After years of hearing parents say, “I'm so glad you are their first teacher,” Cara realized she wasn't! The solution to arming Preschoolers and Kindergarteners with comprehensive readiness skills for finding success in school started with those same parents, in the family home, at birth.Learn more about Cara, her work, blog, and podcast here.************************************************************************************Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence is brought to you by Emotional Intelligence Magazine™. Emotional Intelligence Magazine is a one-stop resource for anyone looking to learn more about emotional intelligence. In addition to articles, videos, and recommended books to help you develop and expand your EI, Emotional Intelligence Magazine offers a platform for EI coaches and specialists so they can connect with individuals who are ready to take their life or business to the next level. To learn more, visit www.ei-magazine.com.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about your host:Brittney-Nichole Connor-SavardaBrittney-Nichole's book: The EQ DeficiencySupport the showSupport the show

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Today Lindsey invites Mama Manon onto the podcast for this conversation about holistic parenting.  Manon's unique holistic parenting approach combines compassionate space holding, nervous system regulation, and healing of attachment or relational traumas. Her 1:1 sessions and online courses support parents around the world in somatic healing & respectful parenting.   Entering parenthood is one of the greatest initiations and invitations to do the work of realizing what is within us & what we desire to transform in service of our children. When we choose to do this sacred work, we are gifted with experiencing ourselves the way we always have dreamed to be and are able to parent from this grounded loving space.    Listen to receive on: Inner child healing Mind Body Integration Being in relationship with our children  Anger & the shame spiral Kids push for our authenticity Connect with Manon: www.MamaManon.com on Facebook and Instagram.    * Related Episodes:  #45 Mother Wound  #47 Sacred Anger #39 Self-Parenting  * Sign up for email updates with Lindsey at www.HerReturn.com  

In this podcast, Dr. Madiha Saaed, board-certified holistic family physician and author of The Holistic Rx & Holistic Rx for Kids, uncovers how our children's brains, bodies, and behaviors can be hijacked based on what goes into their bodies. The brain and body do not operate in isolation, and in this podcast she offers actionable steps parents can take to keep their chidlren's brains healthy and their mental health strong. Want to learn strategies to parent more holistically? As chronic physical and mental health conditions and destructive behaviors are on the rise, we need to shift the way we parent our children to address these concerns. Our course, offered by Dr. Saaed, uncovers how our children's brains, bodies, and behaviors are being hijacked and presents real-life, actionable steps parents can take to help their children make better decisions, build resilience, and heal and prevent acute and chronic conditions at any age, including addressing our children's mental health. Take. Dr. Saeed's workshop "Holistic Parenting" [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]:  https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/holistic-parenting-nurturing-healthy-brains-bodies-in-a-changing-world/ You can also watch this workshop as part of our membership -- podcast listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership. Get your 7-Day Free Trial today!    

In this episode, Tammy and Tania interview Dr. Christina Bjorndal, a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Bjorndal shares her own mental health journey and how she came to focus on holistic health. She is also the author of the book "Beyond the Label." This episode is full of easily digestible knowledge and strategies related to childhood diet, sleep, screens, and stress. Listen now for effective, concrete tools that can help children struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, behavioural issues, and more! Want to learn strategies to parent more holistically? As chronic physical and mental health conditions and destructive behaviors are on the rise, we need to shift the way we parent our children to address these concerns. Our course, offered by Dr. Saaed, uncovers how our children's brains, bodies, and behaviors are being hijacked and presents real-life, actionable steps parents can take to help their children make better decisions, build resilience, and heal and prevent acute and chronic conditions at any age, including addressing our children's mental health. Take. Dr. Saeed's workshop "Holistic Parenting" [use code ICPSAVE30 to take 30% off]:  https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/holistic-parenting-nurturing-healthy-brains-bodies-in-a-changing-world/ You can also watch this workshop as part of our membership -- podcast listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership. Get your 7-Day Free Trial today!      

“We as parents can influence our children's biology down to the cellular and genetic level,” says Dr. Madiha Saeed, known as Holistic Mom, MD on social media, and author of the book “The Holistic Rx for Kids.” The key is providing them with a holistic lifestyle, the foundation of which is proper nutrition. Eliminating junk and increasing clean, nutrient-dense food in children not only eliminate a number of increasingly common autoimmune disorders and skin issues, but behavioral issues as well.  A major reason for the nutrition and behavior connection is the power of junk food to create chronic inflammation, which, Dr. Madiha says, is the root of nearly all ailments, most notably mood and the ability to make good decisions. Other major factors in a holistic approach to health are proper sleep, meditation, and an attitude of gratitude. These changes, in turn, make parenting so much easier, and therefore parents experience a marked decrease in stress. On this episode of The Momologist, hear Dr. Madiha explain why the first 1000 days of a child's life are so crucial, how important it is to choose organic and how to do your best to choose it despite it becoming increasingly difficult, and why children will happily embrace these healthy implementations when they understand why they're doing it.  Quotes • “As I was learning holistic medicine I was implementing it in my kids and I thought, ‘Oh, my God!' I went from temper-tantrum children to children you could actually talk to, and on a regular basis, as real human beings.” (11:31-11:43 | Dr. Madiha)  • “Studies have shown that behavior and inflammation are intimately connected.” (26:55-27:00 | Dr. Madiha) • “Food is the single most powerful tool that will influence our children's minds, bodies and behaviors.” (32:46-32:53 | Dr. Madiha)  • “We've got to give these kids enough credit. If they can learn all those complicated things in school, they can learn what happens when you put food in your body.” (34:22-34:28 | Dr. Madiha) • “The GMO stance is the reason I really focus on the organic, because if we as mothers knew what GMO actually is, we would stay a hundred feet away from it.” (47:21-47:34 | Dr. Madiha) Stats • “The first thousand days of life are the most important for optimal brain development.” (20:35-20:43 | Dr. Madiha) • “90% of the growth of the human brain occurs in the first five years of life where millions of these brain connections are being formed, unformed, and then reformed.” (22:21-22:33 | Dr. Madiha) • “Diabetes type two has doubled in children during this pandemic doubled in children during this pandemic.” (31:37-31:45 | Dr. Madiha) • “The United States department of agriculture tests almost 7,000 kinds of produce and finds that pesticide residues on 75% of them with 146 different pesticides that can be found on different ones.” (44:48-45:06 | Dr. Madiha) • “6 in 10 at middle schoolers and then 7 in 10 high schoolers are not getting enough sleep. So studies have shown that almost half of the children at 52% are not getting the recommended 9 hours like that they need.” (58:25-58:37 | Dr. Madiha)   NOTABLE LINKS The Prescription Rx for Kids by Dr. Madiha Saeed: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Rx-Kids-Parenting-Changing/dp/1538152150/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PABVMPBB5QWX&keywords=the+holistic+rx+for+kids&qid=1654618781&sprefix=the+holistic+rx+for+kids%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1   EWG Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php   EWG Clean Fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php   The Holistic Kids' Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holistic-kids-show/id1534757503   IG: @holisticmommd   Subscribe to our Mailing List: www.TheOfficialMomologist.com    Connect with The Momologist™: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmomologist/ https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialMomologist   ------   The Momologist™ is a production of The Reel Media Group. For inquiries, please email: contact@thereelmediagroup.com   DISCLAIMER: The views provided in this episode and the show notes are for informational purposes only. No material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this episode.

Listen to this before you take CBD. It is so important so you don't end up consuming concentrated toxins. If you can believe it I first learned of CBD from my midwife when I was six months pregnant and I have been crazy passionate about it since. But regulation hasn't caught up with the booming industry and it is important that you know everything I share in this episode so you are making educated decisions. 

 Exploring how healthy eating and sleeping relate to the Waldorf approach.  In this episode I'm speaking to my own experience growing up attending a Waldorf school and how it came across that healthy eating and sleeping were related to the Waldorf philosophy. I'm also hosting returning guest, anthroposophical doctor, Dr. Adam Blanning, to speak with me about the relationship between Waldorf and healthy eating and sleeping. In addition, towards the end of this episode, I wrap up this final episode of the seventh season and speak about what's next for Waldorfy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/eatingandsleepingThank you to all our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!! Special thanks to our Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories! To learn more about guest Adam Blanning and what he offers, click here.Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion. 

This special episode features a conversation with Holistic Child Psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens. Dr. Nicole is a psychologist, nutritionist, educator, and mom who provides parents with super simple, effective research-based strategies to help people get to the root of their children's anxiety, attention issues, mood, and behavioral challenges. Tune in to hear Katie and Dr. Nicole discuss the many realms of parenting, styles of parenting, and how all systems in a child's life contribute to their emotional and physical well-being.   Show notes available at theshaktischool.com/podcast   In this episode you'll hear:  ~  How holistic psychology is about recognizing that what goes on in people's minds and their mental and emotional and behavioral experiences in life are completely connected to everything that is going on in their physical body ~ The importance of children's roles within family systems and how children are a mirror for what's going on around them ~ How we can examine what's happening around the child and the systems in order to better understand their challenges ~ The family system and how it incorporates lineage patterns  ~ How children can reflect to parent the unresolved issues within them that may need to be addressed ~ How the stories we tell ourselves about parenting can have deleterious effects on children and the relationship ~ An overview of the types of parenting attachment styles and the pros and cons of each ~ How to take into account all the systems that could be contributing to undesirable behaviors and ways to address them ~ You can connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens through her website: www.drbeurkens.com or via Instagram @drnicolebeurkens ~ To learn more about LIVE or VIRTUAL Body and Soul Training, click here: theshaktischool.com/body-soul-event ~ Register for Level 1 Ayurveda School here: theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school Sign up in the month of May and receive a FREE YEAR of Spirit Sessions Membership to start studying live with Katie now     Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more:   Want to connect? Shoot us a note to info@theshaktischool.com Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS   This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:   Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes Write us a review in iTunes Share this show with one friend right now!   It seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app.   Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.    From my heart to your screen, Katie  

Julie Hatch is a pediatric nurse practitioner, an acupuncturist, a parenting specialist, and a mom. She is a traditional western medicine practitioner, turned alternative holistic practitioner. Her passion has always been helping kids. She spent many years working in pediatrics, first in pediatric intensive care, then in neonatal intensive care. Eventually, her focus shifted, and she found her way into the realm of eastern medicine and holistic health. Julie finds that blending both traditional western medicine with traditional eastern medicine is ideal in her work to promote health. She finds there is great merit to both approaches. She believes that in parenting, following a more holistic path not only makes sense in working with kids, but it also makes parenting life a whole lot easier. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.juliephillipshatch.com Blog: www.juliephillipshatch.com/blog Podcast: Mums on a Mission with Julie Hatch Book: A Parenting Revolution for Higher Evolution: Raising Resilient, Responsible, Compassionate Kids from the Inside Out Most Influential Person Eckhart Tolle Ram Dass Effect on Emotions If you can start to be able to, I'm still learning mindfulness, I think we all are trying to practice it and perfect it, which probably will never happen, perfect. But it helps in centering yourself, not letting your emotions take over that are trying to get out of here where your emotions are thinking about your emotions and your fears, and your worries, and your anger and all that. But to be centered here, and to breathe, and to focus on the breath, and let try which helps to let those emotions go and then come back and deal with them when you're in a better place. So it's more responding to emotions and reacting to emotions also, Thoughts on Breathing I've just started doing an online program with a Buddhist teacher who's all about breathing, and the whole thing, the whole course is on breathing, I only just started. So I can't tell you everything that it says. But the breath has any app that uses breathing and teaches you how to just close your eyes and breathe and pay attention to the breathing. And it takes practice at first you know, you're even when the app is talking to you. You're hearing all the chatter in your head. But with practice, they teach you to learn how to go back to your breath. And that's the fundamentals I think mindfulness is one of the basics. Suggested Resources Book: A Parenting Revolution for Higher Evolution: Raising Resilient, Responsible, Compassionate Kids from the Inside Out Book: The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Raising Self-Reliant Children App: Breathe Bullying Story  It's important to listen to your child, hear what they're saying and what their version of the story is. Give them your feedback. Listen, and pay attention to what they're saying and what they're feeling.  I have heard that bullies are victims of being bullied themselves, certainly.  If your child is being bullied, if you can convince them and help them to learn how to stand up for themselves. I know a lot of our kids benefit from martial arts for many, many reasons. But one of them is that they can stand up for themselves in a very healthy way. And it adds a lot of confidence usually too. Martial arts are really helpful in all kinds of ways, probably for all kids. Related Episodes Three Keys To Juggling Work and Family; Connie Benjamin Tao Te Ching Philosophy; Jessie Kanzer Connect With Family Through Mindfulness, Says Orlando Magic Cameraman, Clem Harrod Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

In this episode we're exploring what we mean when we talk about "wonder and awe" for young children, and how this relates to the Waldorf approach. I was so fortunate to get to host Waldorf teacher, Meredith Floyd-Preston, as my guest for this episode. Meredith hosts a podcast about Waldorf education from her perspective as an experienced Waldorf teacher called the Waldorf Journey podcast. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/wonderandaweSpecial Thanks to Waldorf Season Seven Podcast Partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to you.A huge thanks to our generous Patreon supporters for supporting this content. Learn more and become a supporter by visiting, patreon.com/waldorfyTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

I have to say in my life at this time, my energy and resources are predominantly going towards parenting. I have decided to listen to my soul and have a podcast by some well-respected people that have and are: a parent, stepparent, and/or grandparent. I have asked them to share their experience as a parent and we do expose the good, the bad and the ugly. NO fluff in this podcast.What I enjoy most about this group is the contrast in experience and ideas that is expressed as I go through a ton of questions in this 2.5 hour podcast. It couldn't have been a better group of parents. I am humbled by the vulnerability as we express the hardship and challenge of parenting. This podcast is NOT just for a “parent” as we discuss so many ideas around what it means to be a parent, transitioning into parenthood, and tips for future “wanna be parents.” In reflection of the finished product the dialogue isn't all flowers and rainbows and may be perceived as the darker side of parenting so please don't misunderstand that there are a lot of joyful and loving moments that couples every emotion……It's a reminder to respect the polarity of life as it is always present whether said or not. Enjoy Listening to Holistic health practitioners speak on their own parenting styles, values, the set resistance, transitions and determination to remain steady in holistic values in a non-holistic society.Our panel of experts:Hallie Ringhand: www.NewUtoday.comLauren Hoffman: www.Forged-barbell.comBrandon Alleman: www.innatemovewell.comAshley Mazurek: www.Balancedbod.com Feel free to visit me on www.balancedbod.com for other podcasts. Also if you enjoyed the podcast a review would help and/or encourage 

Play. It's such a simple topic, but one I really felt had to be highlighted in this season due to how integral it is to the Waldorf approach. In this episode, returning guest and listener favorite, Tim Bennett is back, to speak with me all about play. Together we explore why play is such a big part of the Waldorf approach, how play supports a child's natural development, how we as parents carers can create plenty of space for play, and so much more!Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:htttp://waldorfy.com/playSpecial thanks to Waldorfy Season Seven Partner Sparkle Stories!Additional thanks to our generous Patreon supporters. Thank you so much for helping me to bring this content to all of you!Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Ann is a mother of four children and a parent coach based in Denver, Colorado. She has lived the dream (and difficulty) of parenting through every childhood stage from infancy through adolescence. She understands not only the joys but the difficulties and worries that come as a parent. Ann has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills, AND effective discipline that empowers children while improving behavior. She coaches women through various stages of motherhood -- from conception to the transition into their new motherhood role, to behavioral challenges, to starting a business with kids in tow. Ann is someone who will give it to you straight, and love you fiercely. Click here to get your Free Workbook - Tips to Help Get Your Kids to Listen the First Time.

Holistic Parenting. What does that even mean? I chat with Julie Hatch, a pediatric nurse practitioner, acupuncturist, and holistic child health expert in this episode. Julie blends her knowledge and experience in Western medicine with Eastern medicine studies to help parents using a holistic approach. Julie and I dive into what holistic parenting looks like, How to apply it, and how it benefits us as SAHMs. Julie's book, "A Parenting Revolution for Higher Evolution: Raising resilient, responsible, compassionate kids from the inside out," hits shelves on February 24th but you can buy it digitally now. Julie's passion to help struggling parents comes from a place of understanding and awareness that we live in a society filled with pressures we aren't taught to handle. If we know better, we can do better. Our conversation touches on the indoctrination we are all accustomed to, which dictates how we parent in this new Era. But, what if we approached parenting the way it was approached for hundreds of years prior? Would we be teaching our children skills to be more resilient, responsible, and compassionate? I had Julie come on today, so we have the tools and knowledge needed to best raise the future generation. My hope is that Julie can help YOU feel more confident as a mother. Enjoy. Contact Julie:Website: www.juliephillipshatch.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008384526021IG: @juliephillipshatch Click here to buy Julie's book: https://amzn.to/36eBk2D Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

My guest this week is Dr. Madiha Saeed In this episode, Dr. Madiha Saeed and I discuss why there has been an explosion of autoimmune diseases not only in adults but also in children. These diseases have a huge impact on the quality of life far beyond just the physical aspects that conventional medicine hasn't been able to effectively address. There is hope!   We discuss how families can overcome and thrive with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Madiha, a mom of four, is living proof that declining health doesn't have to be part of our life span. She shares incredibly helpful tips and effective strategies that any family can implement regardless of where they are in their health journey.  Episode Timestamps Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Dr. Madiha Saeed Introduction … 00:01:45 What is Autoimmunity? … 00:09:00 Why is Autoimmunity on the Rise? … 00:16:30 What is Holistic Parenting? … 00:22:45 A Holistic Approach to Restoring Balance … 00:27:38 Positivity is Powerful Medicine … 00:30:50 Food, Nutrition, and Autoimmunity … 00:32:45 Make Changes Fun, Not Overwhelming … 42:45 Resources for the Family … 00:47:15 Episode Wrap up … 00:49:18   Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com

Madiha M. Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD, on social media, is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker, and author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and the children's functional medicine book series, Adam's Healing Adventures and to other international books, empowering the world towards healthier living. Her current online platforms reach millions of people. Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Wellness Mama. Dr. Saeed and her children speak internationally at the most prestigious holistic conferences, summits, radio, podcasts (including Mind Body Green), newspapers and the United Nations recently published her paper on religion and the food system. She is a regular on the international Emmy-winning medical talk show the Dr. Nandi Show. Dr Saeed's children host ""The Holistic Kids' Show"" podcast, interviewing the biggest names in the functional, holistic, and integrative medicine world, and helping kids empower and educate other kids. Shownotes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/holistic-parenting-parenting-healthy-brains-and-bodies-in-a-changing-world

In this episode, we follow up with Meghann and how things have been since we last talked. Reba's oldest daughter, Alexa, weighs in on the receiving end of holistic parenting and some of the things she appreciates most about Reba's parenting style. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theholistichoedown)

In this bonus episode, parenting is on our minds and hearts. Meghann struggles and seeks advice from Reba with her current season of parenting.  The kids aren't listening, the family dynamic is tense, and nothing seems to be working.Reba brings peaceful and empowering parenting advice and a healthy dose of perspective to help Meghann regain ground and restore her parenting zen.References: Peaceful Living: Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing, and Compassion by Mary MackenzieSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theholistichoedown)

I love working with parents because it gives us, as adults, the opportunity to revisit our own nervous systems and learn which parts haven't fully developed. Which parts still hurt from our own wounds with our parents? Our children give us the opportunity to get triggered into those sensations and they can become our greatest teachers.We chat about how important it is for the parent to become embodied before we can even bring safety and regulation to our children. When we become embodied, we notice and feel our own capacity, our own triggers, and our own childhood wounds that can get easily projected onto our children.BIOAnna is a holistic parent coach. Her parenting approach embodies the truth that every person, including every child, is a whole being of mind, body, and spirit; and thus should be incorporated into parenting.After going through a spiritual awakening and facing her own shadows, Anna became aware of the cycle of generational trauma she was caught in. She is now breaking this cycle as a step-parent, and is helping others see the role generational trauma plays in traditional parenting, and how in using a holistic, conscious approach, parents can break this cycle and give children what they didn't get from their parents and parent-figures. She provides free content on her Instagram @the.holistic.parent and offers 1:1 coaching. She also has an online course that is financially accessible and is available world-wide, guiding healing amongst families in learning this new paradigm of raising children and breaking the cycle.

In our very first guest episode, Denise explains how a fear of pregnancy and labor as a younger woman evolved into a strong desire to give birth at home. The dedicated educator shares how even a planned pregnancy can be a major game changer. Armed with resources she was able to determine what she did and did not want for her delivery. We hear how sisterhood, yoga, and dance also helped prepare Denise for childbirth. With a supportive husband by her side she was one step closer to having the birth she desired. Stick around until the end of the episode to get some of his insight. Despite some annoying pregnancy symptoms Denise was able to have the birth she envisioned. After Denise's episode had already been recorded the midwife that attended her second birth (not shared in this episode), Claudia Booker transitioned (2/19/2020). Claudia Booker was a Certified Professional Midwife at Birthing Hands Midwifery and Birth Services. She was well respected and loved by so many. She believed firmly in the importance of black birthing women being supported by other black women. Denise shares a dedication to the beloved memory of a phenomenal woman.  Resources mentioned in the episode: Business of Being Born (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thebusinessofbeingborn2/248173698) Holistic Parenting from the Pan Afrikan Perspective. While the book is no longer being printed, you can watch an interview with the author here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_IJ5ckYOYo ROOTEAD-- https://rootead.org/ "Rootead Enrichment Center offers healing arts and birthwork programs  that are diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and trauma informed. In order  to be equitable, all services offered through the Enrichment Center are  available at low-to-no cost.". Claudia Booker's Legacy-- https://www.birthinghands.net/

Zen Honeycutt of Moms Across America turned the tables on me. After I interviewed her, she immediately wanted to interview me about this important topic of Holistic Parenting. So many moms and dads want to raise their children in a healthy way, without shots or drugs when possible. How do you do this? Well, Lisa and I raised our three kids this way and they grew up healthy with less than a half dozen pediatric visits combined.People find this hard to believe but it's true. In this interview, Dr. Plasker explains how you can gain the confidence to take this road less traveled and do what you feel is best for your family.Enjoy this important message and share it with every parent you know.

"There is nothing called a Perfect Parent, so just beca real one"

You must not raise your children in the same manner you were raised by your parents.

Is parenting going to change tremendously during our “new” normal? As mothers what should we expect from this big social shift? Mommies, if you’re struggling with taking care of kids and keeping them busy while we’re on lockdown, I salute you! You are doing the best you can. The world will not be the same without you. If you’re worried about your kids missing out a lot in school, there are many learning opportunities at home. My guest, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a bestselling author, teacher, and holistic child psychologist. She specializes in resolving problems that many families and professionals deem unsolvable. Tune in for some parenting advice for dealing with COVID-19.

It seems simple enough, but what IS a Waldorf toy? In this episode my guest Meagan of Whole Family Rhythms and I talk all about Waldorf toys. What kind of play are Waldorf toys meant to inspire? Why all natural materials? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode.

Dr. Eric Nazarenko is a Certified Pediatric Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Doctor. He is the owner of Old Mill Chiropractic and Family Wellness located in Lexington, South Carolina. He and his wife Dr Andrea Nazarenko host Treehouse Living – A Movement for Holistic Parents, and co-authored the international best seller “When Food Hurts”. This book is a guide to utilizing food for healing. His goal is to promote wellness locally and globally.

There are always two selves battling within us, our Ego and True Self. This battle occurs when we seek to parent, connect, and find joy. In this episode we explore how to distinguish between the two, and step into parenting from our wiser, kinder, and more authentic part. Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels

When all the healthy habits have been implemented and you are still struggling with health concerns, what resources are available to use next? In this podcast, Katrina Potter shares more about her daughter, Olivia and recent health concerns that left the family searching for additional tools. www.allergytestingcompany.com is the website used to identify environmental and food sensitivities. This website also identified deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Blood type and muscle testing was also implemented to identify additional lifestyles changes.

Families Seeking Wellness Episode 005 Dr Steph and Heather sit face to face and discuss her growing online community helping moms have a safe, open minded environment to educate and empower families.   BIO: Holistic Mom of 4!! Passionate about empowering moms & helping to build their family “toolboxes!” Creator of The Holistically Green Village, a holistic living community designed to be the centralized hub to educate, and build relationships between our members, holistic businesses and service providers through daily activities, videos, discussion boards, and in person events and workshops. We will provide a safe, open minded environment and culture that educates and empowers our members to think outside the box, create their own “toolbox”.  We encourage members to ask questions and trust their gut instincts all while building a holistic lifestyle that is in perfect alignment for them!!   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr Steph and Heather sit face to face and discuss her growing online community helping moms have a safe, open minded environment to educate and empower families.   BIO: Holistic Mom of 4!! Passionate about empowering moms & helping to build their family "toolboxes!” Creator of The Holistically Green Village, a holistic living community designed to be the centralized hub to educate, and build relationships between our members, holistic businesses and service providers through daily activities, videos, discussion boards, and in person events and workshops.We will provide a safe, open minded environment and culture that educates and empowers our members to think outside the box, create their own “toolbox”.  We encourage members to ask questions and trust their gut instincts all while building a holistic lifestyle that is in perfect alignment for them!!   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Show Notes: Dr. Jay Warren is a Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractor practicing at Warren Family Wellness Center in San Diego, California since 2001. He has served as a health & wellness advisor and writer for numerous health-oriented websites. He has written and produced his own series of self-guided visualizations called “Healing from Within” and has also authored the “Being Well Lifestyle Program” which is a comprehensive, self-guided, healthy lifestyle makeover program. Dr. Jay has recently released his new online course for pregnant women called “Connecting with Baby in Pregnancy”. Dr. Jay continues to work with pregnant women, infants, children and parents on a daily basis. He is the family wellness chiropractor and Wellness Care Coordinator at the Cap Wellness Center in San Diego, CA. He is a member of APPPAH (the Association or Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health), the ICPA and is certified in the Webster Technique. Dr. Jay is also the host of the weekly podcast “Healthy Births, Happy Babies”, where he talks to experts in the natural birth and holistic parenting field. Quote from Dr. Jay: “Giving each child every advantage possible for them to live a healthy and happy life is what every parent wants. Starting off life with a clear and optimally functioning nervous system is the best way I know how to help children do this”. Contact info: www.DrJayWarren.com; drjay@drjaywarren.com; 619-261-4930  

Throwing temper tantrums. Truancy. Substance Abuse. Breaking expensive things. Going over data limits. Sound familiar? At one point or another, you'll have to face an uncooperative child and attempt to bend him or her to your will. That's when you know that the struggle is real. As a 21st century parent, you try to figure out which tactics to use out of the many you've heard of, including those shared by your parents, your friends and parenting experts. At this point, you'll try almost anything. Drs. Paul Meier and Alicia La Hoz understand the struggle of raising holistic children while taking into account their development, personality, and social and emotional growth. In this book, they share insights based on research and theology to help you: Raise confident children. Think of this book as a guide for navigating through your toddler's, teenager's or young adult's emotions and behaviors.Dr. Alicia La Hoz is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Executive Director of Family Bridges. Dr. La Hoz has worked with the Latino community in the Chicagoland area in collaborative and community efforts developing and coordinating Family Bridges comprehensive marriage and relationship programs serving approximately 10,000 persons annually. 

Meryl Davids Landau is the author of the new book, Enlightened Parenting: A Mom Reflects on Living Spiritually With Kids. Her prior book is the spiritual women's novel Downward Dog, Upward Fog. An award-winning writer, her magazine articles have been published in O: The Oprah Magazine, Glamour, Parents, Redbook, Reader's Digest, Yoga Journal, and more. She also blogs regularly on family, yoga, and spiritual topics at Huffington Post. Meryl is the mother of two children, now young adults.

Aug. 30, 2014. Sandra Day O'Connor, H. Alan Day and Lynn Wiese Sneyd appear at the 2014 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Sandra Day O'Connor made history when she became the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, following her unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate. She served on the court until 2006. In her home state of Arizona, O'Connor had been an elected official and the first woman majority leader in the nation as the Republican leader in the Arizona Senate. O'Connor will appear with her brother, H. Alan Day, and his co-author, Lynn Wiese Sneyd, during which she will interview them about their book, "The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs" (Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press). Speaker Biography: In his memoir "The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs" (Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press), H. Alan Day recounts his mission to find a sanctuary for unadoptable wild horses previously warehoused by the Bureau of Land Management. His efforts resulted in the Mustang Meadows Ranch of South Dakota, the first government-sponsored wild-horse sanctuary established in the United States. In "The Horse Lover," Day recollects both his frustrating and adventurous times on the ranch, and he ultimately reveals the valuable lessons of loyalty, perseverance and hope that he gained along the way. Day is the co-author of the best-selling memoir "Lazy B," written with his sister, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. His memoir, "The Horse Lover," is written with Lynn Wiese Sneyd and includes a foreword by Sandra Day O'Connor. Speaker Biography: Lynn Wiese Sneyd is the owner of LWS Literary Services, an agency specializing in book publicity, proposals, editing and ghostwriting. She is the co-author of the memoir "The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs" (Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press) by H. Alan Day. In addition, she wrote "Holistic Parenting" and co-authored "Healthy Solutions," which received an Arizona Book Award. Wiese Sneyd earned a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a past recipient of a Ragdale residency. She currently resides in Tucson, Ariz. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6374

Listening to this show (and then buying Brian’s funny and wise book) is the perfect way to be introduced to the basics. It’s Holistic Parenting 101… enlightening for brand new parents, affirming for parents in the thick of it, and entertaining for everyone.Brian is mellow, zen, and super insightful. He had me before page 1. In the Preface, Brian describes responding to his wailing 2 year-old, Benji, by sequentially implementing specific pointers from the vast library of parenting books he had just read. Benji stopped crying but Brian had no idea why.You have to love anyone who reads 19 parenting books to figure out how to talk with a toddler. He’s not afraid to make fun of himself. And as any parent knows, there’s an awful lot of material to work with, when we’re willing to lighten up a bit.We’ll be talking about circumcision, home birth, vaccines, and some of his favorite parenting philosophers, including Alfie Kohn and Lenore Skenazy. We also talk about the role of fear in parenting and how it feels when some of your choices go against the herd.Brian Leaf is an author of numerous books, including Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi: My Humble Quest to Heal My Colitis, Calm My ADD, and Find the Key to Happiness, and Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi: Cloth Diapers, Cosleeping, and My (Sometimes Success) Quest for Conscious Parenting. He is a math tutor and owns the New Leaf Learning Center in Northampton, MA. Brian has studied, practiced, and taught yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda for 25 years.Louise Kuo Habakus is Executive Director of Fearless Parent, lead host and producer of Fearless Parent Radio, and mom of two. She is a published author, runs the non-profit Center for Personal Rights, lectures widely, and has appeared in numerous media outlets, including ABC World News Tonight, Fox & Friends, and The New York Times. Louise was a Bain consultant and a C-level executive in the financial services industry. She holds two degrees from Stanford University. She is an advisory board member of GreenMedInfo.