Podcasts about peristeam hydrotherapy institute

In this episode we talked with Theresa Swan. Theresa is a Peristeam Hydrotherapist (and a Peristeam Facilitator) through the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute.  During this intensive training she learned how to use steam therapy with over 350 pelvic health situations. Her mission is to see a revival of every household using steaming to help support and rebalance their bodies. She came to talk to us about using steaming in pregnancy and postpartum!Get in touch with Theresa and use the discount code BIRTHBABY to get 15% off!website: www.luminouscreatrix.comInstagram: @‌LuminousCreatrixStudy mentioned:Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam study: https://fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com/Our Research - Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study - Steamy ChickSteamy Chick InstitutePlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!This episode is sponsored by BirthCo. Mention this podcast at your first appointment at BirthCo and get 20% off any of their services. www.birth-co.com

We are over the moon to host Keli Garza, owner of Steamy Chick and founder of Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute, to THE FULLEST Podcast. This author and entrepreneur raises awareness about the benefits of vaginal steaming, conducts research, trains practitioners, and makes supplies accessible. If you are familiar with THE FULLEST and our Womb Protector™ pelvic steaming kit, then you already know this episode is brimming with all things vaginal health, traditional gynecology, and a peek into the outside perspective of the mainstream medical model. Keli's personal lack of satisfaction with allopathic doctors, coupled with a community-wide need for alternative womb care, guided her to the lost art of pelvic steaming. What started as hand-picking herbs and boiling them in a clay pot under her makeshift pelvic steaming stool, ultimately birthed her online institution that offers courses and certifications, a diverse marketplace, and, coming soon in 2024, a feature-length documentary called STEAM.

In this episode, Kimberly and Keli discuss the future of women's health. During this recorded live event from Kimberly's living room, we learn about the extensive health benefits of vaginal steaming and how the shortcomings in gynecological training reflect contemporary cultural politics around women's bodies. They discuss how to bridge the knowledge gaps found in western medicine's approach to gynecological health when it comes to menstrual cycles, birth, postpartum, and menopause. They discuss their role in pushing the science forward with their collaborative vaginal steam study. They go in depth about healthy periods, uterine cleanses, the fertility industry, and the importance of new language that evolves Women's health. This conversation helps us understand how tending to gynecological care holistically is a way to tend to our own bodies, to tend to future generations, and to build mother culture.   Bio Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project.   What She Shares: –Steaming impact on postpartum, infertility, and for all cycles –Centering cycles and uterus for overall health –Inadequate medical care for women –Creating mother culture   What You'll Hear: –Need for physiological care postpartum –Using better language to create stronger mother culture –Vaginal Steam documentary –Gaps in women's health –Training practitioners for vaginal steaming –History of vaginal steaming in U.S. –Significant blood pressure levels lowered after steaming –Steaming for preeclampsia, birth injuries, and postpartum care –Lack of conversations around postpartum recovery –Disconnect between possibilities of postpartum issues and medical solutions –Fertility in relation to overall health –Destigmatizing steaming  –Morality and ideology versus physiology –Infertility industry –Tending to postpartum care before crisis –No structural space for cycles in work, education, and healthcare –No definition for miscarriage recovery or infertility –Women's physiology as cyclical not just deviant men –Menstrual leave policies for workplace –Period is a uterine cleanse –Cramps are uterus contracting to clear out residue –Healthy periods begin and end with fresh red blood –Lack of consideration in health of uterus during IVF –Using periods for postpartum practice –Female brain and female nervous system –Understanding phases and cycles post menopause –Importance of endocrine system for overall health –Viewing the body as a whole not separate parts –Purposes of the uterus other than reproduction  –Reproductive system as health –Centering, understanding, and defining the uterus and care –Other applications for steaming after assault and infection –Facilitator steaming training –Building mother culture - Menstrual health as a vital sign - Definition of Postpartum Recovery - Uterus is more than a Reproductive Organ - Physiological Feminism (different from choice feminism) - Female systems are more sensitive and resilient than male systems - Stop normalizing pain with s*x the first time (instead of “it's gonna hurt” “it shouldn't hurt.”) - Build MotherCulture   Resources Website: www.steamychick.com IG: @steamychick  www.fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com  

In this Episode: - How vaginal steaming helps postpartum - My story of steaming to heal tears (and one mistake you won't want to make) - Steaming to support Rape/sexual abuse healing - Keli's story of encountering steaming - Some use cases for postpartum steaming Join Our Community to Get the Steaming for Postpartum Healing https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Connect with Our Guest Expert Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project. About Elena Harder Elena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don't need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/ Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joygasmic/message

Keli Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company, she raises awareness of the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research, and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, and the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study. She is also the creator of the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. Keli's story about how she became the Steamy Chick is unconventional and hilarious and involves a whole conversation about Gwyneth Paltrow. In this episode, we talk about the many cultures around the world that have used vaginal steaming for hundreds of years, how steaming can help many women, why it works, how OB/GYNs are utilizing vaginal steaming in their practices, resources to help you get started with vaginal steaming, and more. Keli is so knowledgeable about the history of steaming, and I think this episode will blow your mind. To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/why-is-vaginal-steaming-so-controversial-keli-garza/. This episode is brought to you by Prima. Visit Prima.co and use my code PERIOD for an exclusive limited-time 20% off offer. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

The Women's Health, Wisdom, and... WINE! podcast is a weekly conversation with practitioners, providers, patients & healers about complex reproductive medicine & women's health challenges, the value of an integrative approach to these challenges, many of the women's health topics you're already thinking about & uncomfortable talking about & my personal favorite... WINE!Google "vaginal steaming".Seriously. Google it.You'll find anything from "Why You Shouldn't Steam Your Vagina" blogs to "Why You Shouldn't Try Vaginal Steaming" articles to "V-Steam is Actually a Thing" videos to "I Tried A Vaginal Steam Treatment, And Here's What Happened" personal accounts.  The majority of these articles are written by people who have never once tried vaginal steaming and/or have limited knowledge of and experience with the traditional healing practice.Long before Gwyneth. Long before Chrissy. Long before the Mowry sisters. Long before Jada. More than a luxury spa service, vaginal steaming  is a healing modality with hundreds, possibly thousands, of years of empirical evidence that spans globally throughout various cultures and civilizations. Continuing to carry the torch for traditional healing methods, Keli Garza is The Original Steamy Chick.About Keli:Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project.Resources Mentioned:Vaginal Steam World MapFourth Trimester Vaginal Steam StudyHot & Steamy PodcastConnect with Keli:Steamy ChickInstagram: @steamychick YouTubeThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our practice on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterTwitter: eu_daimonismFor more reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website.Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.com.

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra welcomes her dear friend and Yoni Steam Practitioner Megan Lendman. Together they talk about the sacred nature of vaginal steaming, or yoni steaming, and how it benefits our cycles and reproductive systems. Megan is also the co-creator of Soulstice Steam, a company that creates beautiful custom steam thrones for women. In this episode you’ll learn: What yoni steaming is What yoni means and how it encompasses the nature of our reproductive nature The biggest misconceptions or myths around vaginal steaming When to NEVER steam / times it is contraindicated If yoni steaming affects birth control The benefits of yoni steaming How to begin yoni steaming The benefit of using a sauna or throne to steam comfortably  And so much more Love this episode? Screenshot it and tag Cassandra @menstruationqueen and Megan @soulsticesteam to celebrate! Megan Lendman comes from a long lineage of healers, both indigenous and immigrant to North America. Megan found her voice for guiding women when she became a Sacred Women’s Circle Creatrix with Goddess Ceremony. She pursued womb health wisdom by becoming a Yoni Steam Facilitator through the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Megan now manages The Remedy House, her family’s wellness center in Grand Rapids, MI where she offers Sound Healing, Reiki, and Yoni Steaming.   Purchase your Steam Sauna with your 25% off coupon code QUEEN21 at https://www.soulsticesteam.com/store   Grab your FREE steaming guides from Megan to get started at - https://www.soulsticesteam.com/womb-wisdom    Connect more with Megan at: IG: @soulsticesteam www.soulsticesteam.com

How has the time-tested practice of Vaginal Steaming, known to efficiently and cost-effectively resolve issues - ranging from menstrual cramps and irregular periods, to cysts and fibroids, to fertility challenges, to a whole host of postpartum issues in dozens of countries around the world, been dismissed by the Western medical model?  Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick and the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute, shares her journey of leading what has become the premiere resource in data collection and research in the efficacy of Perineal Steaming, including results from the Fourth Trimester Postpartum Study and the Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database.  

In this episode I meet with Liberty,  a certified vaginal steam facilitator from the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute in California, who helps women balance their menstrual cycles using different modalities such as womb steaming, food therapy, lifestyle changes, etc. Before starting Liberty Steams, she spent ten years an executive assistant to C level executives in companies in the U.S. and UAE. She started her career fashion design after studying at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, where she spent a few years working for local designers before moving into administration. Liberty enjoys singing and playing the ukulele as well as traveling the world.” Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/libertysteams/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/libertysteams W:   www.libertysteams.com Blog: https://modibodi.ae/blogs/news/liberty-talks-about-pain-free-periods ---  Don't forget to share, like m subscribe and participate in my first period project or or the pad art.  All information are on the site i-bleed.com

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Pelvic Care, where she trained birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of the bestselling book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality. In today’s episode we’re talking about the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study conducted and published through a joint effort between Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson. We talk about the benefits of vaginal steaming postpartum, and the implications of implementing vaginal steaming as a standard healthcare protocol for new mothers. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Vaginal Steaming is a controversial subject Why it was necessary for Keli and Kimberly to take the reins and conduct The Vaginal Steam Study Challenges of having vaginal steaming looked at as a legitimate way to heal women post-partum The goal of the study was to craft questions for post-partum recovery Perimeters of post-partum heeling and how steaming impacts it The study compared women who vaginal steamed and women who did not steam days after giving birth and compared multiple health related measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, funda size, waist size, weight, labia damage, lochia, hemorrhoids, uterine contractions and breast pain Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study could only use vaginal birth and not cesarean birth Limitations that impacted Keli and Kimberly's Steam Study Unexpected and expected results of vaginal steaming Connect with Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson: You can connect with Keli Garza on her Website, and Instagram. You can connect with Kimberly Ann Johnson on her Website, Facebook, Instagram and Email. Resources mentioned: Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

I've known about vaginal steaming (sometimes referred to as "yoni steaming") for a while now. In fact, I probably learned about it the same way you may have - when Gwyneth Paltrow introduced it to the wider western world in 2015 via her online magazine, Goop. There's been a ton of negative press about vaginal steaming since that time, probably because of Paltrow's assertions of its healing properties. What is rarely talked about is that vaginal steaming has been used for thousands of years by nearly all cultures, which Garza shares on her Vaginal Steam World Map. And despite all the OB/GYNs that are interviewed for articles condemning vaginal steaming, Garza lists a few of the US doctors that use steaming in their practice. As we talk about in the interview, some of these OB/GYNs have found steaming particularly good for bacterial vaginosis, which has a high recurrence rate when using prescribed medications. I was particularly intrigued about using vaginal steaming for fibroids, which of course I asked Keli about (listen in to hear what she has to say!). One other aspect of the "uproar" about vaginal steaming that I want to point out. Negative articles will often point out that vaginal steaming has not been shown to offer any benefits, and in fact can be damaging. But the problem is, there has been no research conducted in this country to point either way. Yet studies have been conducted in other countries, including Korea, where steaming is like "getting a manicure," it's done so often. So the underlying racism at play - the idea that other non-white countries science isn't valid - is typical when it comes to discussions about natural techniques used by indigenous cultures for most of human time. And since none of the "experts" claiming vaginal steaming is harmful are doing any studies to back these claims, Garza decided to commission a small study called, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steaming: A Foundational Study. The study concluded that: "vaginal steaming has a positive impact on many of the indicators of postpartum recovery, particularly in the areas of lowering blood pressure and pulse, uterine restoration, initiating and expediting waist girth and weight loss, labia healing, the quicker cessation of uterine bleeding through drawing out lochia, alleviating suture discomfort, promoting bowel regularity and hemorrhoid reduction." There are so many hardships women face with their cycle - from excessive bleeding to no period at all - that vaginal steaming can help with, and Keli and I discuss these in-depth. Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Find her at her website, https://www.steamychick.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steamychick/, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steamychick/.

  Learn new techniques for self love, self healing, and releasing shame.   Sabrina Vedete is the Founder of Sacred Lotus Yoni Steam and is a Certified Vaginal Steam Therapist earning her Peristeam Hydrotherapist Certification from the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. She is honored to share ancient wisdom with wombxn in sacred ritual; revealing how to unlock the codes of our feminine intuition and restore health and balance with the herbal medicine practice of yoni steaming. Sabrina is a Yoni Egg & Wand Crystal Guide and initiates wombxn in the feminine arts of pleasure, passion and purpose.  In her teachings, she illuminates the phases of our menstrual cycle, fertility solutions, birth control detox, herbal remedies, feminine archetypes, tantric dance with wise teachers and embodies the work through her own daily rituals and connection to her womb. She is an intuitive coach who has guided wombxn towards successful pregnancies, connection to nature and releasing that which does not serve to plant the seeds for our deepest desires to blossom and manifest. Sabina Vedete is inspired by Creation, Children and Mystery. Blessed Love https://www.sacredlotusyonisteam.com  IG: @sacredlotusyonisteam  FB: Sacred Lotus Yoni Steam  Upcoming Event: TBA Closer to Interview Date  One-on-One Menstrual Evaluation & Custom Herbal Yoni Steam Blend for your Womb  Special 15% off Discount Code from my Yoni Boutique & Services: SOULWORK for listening!

Keli Garza is the owner of Steamy Chicks, which is the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Steaming started as her own personal health journey and experience. Garza slowly studied hundreds of women and their cycles. Out of her continued curiosity and desire to empower women, Steamy Chicks was born. Through Steamy Chicks Keli educates about vaginal steam via her blog and education programs. She also sells herbs and steaming props. To further vaginal steam education Garza dedicates a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Use the code 'birthfit' for 10% off your initial purchase of herbs.              

Kris specialises in Womens healing arts & teaches her patients how to gain an understanding of their biological rhythms within the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist and practice leader from Institute Integral Qi Gong & Tai Chi. Resident acupuncturist at the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute with the Steamy Chick, Kelli Garza. Kris lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and 2 boys. We had a really interesting and fun chat about: - The 7 year cycles of a Woman's life - The 3 Golden Opportunities, menarche, postpartum and peri-menopause - Why it is so important to understand, recognise and nurture our selves during the 3 Golden Opportunities - Sacred Vaginal Ecology - Vaginal Steaming & TCM and Korean history - Kris's personal relationship to her Korean and Norwegian/Irish ancestral lineage Find out more about Kris at: Website Instagram Facebook Kris also mentioned the book: 7 Times a Woman by Lea Andrews. Also authors, Kate Northrup and Heather Bruce The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of this business, any of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, or advertising agencies, and do not create any type of patient-physician relationship or other professional relationship between the audience and presenters. No person viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counselling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counselling. Pollination Mamas expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development and is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Keli founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Keli is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Today's episode was so fun and informative, we could've kept talking for another hour! Keli shares a wealth of knowledge in this episode and it is a must listen if you are a woman of any age, or a man who wants to understand women's reproductive health! We cover a LOT in this episode: What is vaginal steaming and how Keli discovered it. Where vaginal steaming originated. What is the purpose/benefits of vaginal steaming. How to do it and how it works. Who is (and isn't) a good candidate for vaginal steaming. History of Gynaecology. How can vaginal steaming help someone who has heavy periods, endometriosis, cysts, fibroids, PCOS, PMS, postpartum, menopausal. Check out www.steamychick.com for more info, to find a practitioner and to order supplies! Also you can follow Steamy Chick on IG: @steamychick and follow me @katherinekoroll  We'd love to connect with you and hear what you think! If you enjoyed this episode then please spread the light and share it with a friend! Also please subscribe, rate and review this podcast so you never miss an episode.         

Become a contributing member of the podcast +   My period used to be painful with gnarly cramps and very heavy bleeding. When I went the gyno, I was quickly put on birth control pills. Before long my body had become insensitive to the birth control hormones, resulting in a month long period, and then a time of trying various birth control pills with higher levels of hormones. That resulted in me feeling totally f*cking  crazy, out of balance, and eventually stopping birth control. It took some time for my cycle and hormones come back into some sort of regularity. The pain and discomfort was still there, but I was told that it was normal, “That’s just the burden of being a woman”.   After talking to many friends, I discovered that my story of painful periods wasn’t unique. Many of us, including myself, had started to accept the pain and normalize it.   It wasn’t until I discovered vaginal steaming that my periods began to shift it become pain free. Infections decreased and my period was no longer met with dread. Steaming also felt incredibly nourishing, comforting, and empowering.    I knew I wanted to have a vaginal steaming expert on the show, and I couldn’t think of a more perfect woman to share with us than the one and only Steamy Chick, Keli Garza.   In this episode, Keli shares the science of steaming, along with incredible case studies and research on vaginal steaming. We touch on the perfect period, women’s healthcare, and the powerful process of reclaiming the authority of our own bodies.  I left our conversation with my jaw dropped and seriously ready to get steamy!   If you have ever had a period or know someone who has - you should DEFINITELY listen to this episode :)   We discussed:   How Keli secretly discovered vaginal steaming postpartum and surprisingly found her way to studying it and sharing it with women How Gwyneth Paltrow helped launch Kelli into becoming Steamy Chick Several “medical miracles” that happen from steaming The Power of steaming and how it actually works to help cleanse and bring the uterus and vagina into optimal health - even from extreme pain and health issues How to practice vaginal steaming at home The healthy period and the myth that painful, dysfunctional periods are normal Research challenges and the depth of the problem in women’s health History of Gynecology and it's limitations The worldwide roots of vaginal steaming  Vaginal steaming for postpartum healing   Resources Website:  www.steamychick.com Instagram: @steamychick   About Keli Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy.

This episode is for information purposes and does not constitute advice. Please speak to your medical provider before trying vaginal steaming. For the avoidance of doubt, it should absolutely in certain circumstances including when pregnant or when taking certain contraceptives - this is discussed in the Podcast and other contraindications are set out on Keli’s website although this may not be exhaustive. About Keli Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Episode highlights How Keli found vaginal steaming at a Korean spa and how it brought a ‘healthy’ period for her and what this looked like. After her first child she realised vaginla steam could be used in postpartum - this is when she realised how important the practice was. How Keli’s business Steamy Chick began. What health issues vaginal steaming may be able to support including some success stories based on anecdotal experiences from Keli’s clients. The various online resources and courses Keli offers through Steamy Chick in hydristeam therapy including training courses. The studies looking at vaginal steaming - they are currently in Chinese and Korean and require translating. Keli’s understanding of the cleaning mechanism of the uterus and how that is impeded by tampons. Keli’s view on when vaginal steaming should not be carried/contraindications. However, please do check with your medical provider before trying vaginal steaming. The 4th trimester research project Keli is leading which is currently at feasibility stage. Postpartum care and the information which is lacking in this critical period and the various stages of recovery and healing including uterine prolapse. We discuss Maya Dusenbury’s book Doing Harm - I talked to Maya in Episode 2 of the Podcast - you can listen here. How vaginal steaming is an ancient remedy used around the globe. How vaginal steaming is said to address women’s individual health issues based on herbs used and steaming protocol. Relevant links Dr. Tosha Rogers & The Atlanta Premier OB/GYN staff http://drtosharogers.com- located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Do’s and Don’ts - http://www.steamychick.com/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-vaginal-steaming/ Research on vaginal steaming http://www.steamychick.com/research/ Click here to follow Steamy Chick on Instagram at www.instagram.com/steamychick You can buy Vaginal steam supplies here http://www.steamychick.com May Dusenbury’s book Doing Harm can be bought here. If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends! Please rate/review/subscribe to the show. You can contact Alison at https://www.alisonbarker.com/connect/ or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/alison_barker_ and find details of her nutrition packages at www.alisonbarker.com/work-with-me-3 Please also join the Facebook group Mothering the Mother where we continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/     Click here to sign up to my Newsletter here - my Privacy Policy can be found here. 

After discovering the near-miraculous healing power of vaginal steaming in her own life, Keli began to research the effects of this ancient practice on menstrual and reproductive health. Her company, Steamy Chick, is now the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. She also founded the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam therapies. Call it what you will: yoni steam, gyno in a box, or peristeam hydrotherapy - this is women's ancient medicine and it's spreading like wildfire, as we're remembering the wisdom of our grandmothers. if you are interested in any of the courses on Keli's website, steamychick.com, she's offering a generous discount to our Honey Talks community. These courses include Vaginal Steam Starter's Guide $297, Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification $397 and Peristeam Hydrotherapist Certification $5044. Use the code honeytalks at checkout for a special discount. This show is brought to you by @fknhoney, a make-love-better love butter with amazing glide and healing botanicals. It's edible, arousing, smells divine, and can help transform your orgasmic potential. fknhoney.com Discussed in this episode: - how steaming will change your body - why steaming works even when you don't believe it - how to avoid painful sex postpartum - what is prolapse - what you didn't know about postpartum recovery - universal postpartum practices designed for a woman to heal - what you might not know about midwifery - what happens if you steam immediately after giving birth - what is uterine fatigue / flood bleeding - the most important time to rest - how to stop bleeding postpartum - how steaming can heal traumas from previous births - no more fibroids - what about episiotomy scars? - steaming & menopause - why we can't talk about returning to great sex without talking about birth injuries - how to get juicy like a teenager - how vaginal steaming does everything that foreplay does - how vaginal steaming makes orgasms better - is returning to a pre-pregnancy body a myth?

After discovering the near-miraculous healing power of vaginal steaming in her own life, Keli began to research the effects of this ancient practice on menstrual and reproductive health. Her company, Steamy Chick, is now the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. She also founded the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam therapies. Call it what you will: yoni steam, gyno in a box, or peristeam hydrotherapy - this is women’s ancient medicine and it’s spreading like wildfire, as we’re remembering the wisdom of our grandmothers. if you are interested in any of the courses on Keli’s website, steamychick.com, she’s offering a generous discount to our Honey Talks community. These courses include Vaginal Steam Starter's Guide $297, Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification $397 and Peristeam Hydrotherapist Certification $5044. Use the code honeytalks at checkout for a special discount. This show is brought to you by @fknhoney, a make-love-better love butter with amazing glide and healing botanicals. It’s edible, arousing, smells divine, and can help transform your orgasmic potential. fknhoney.com   Discussed in this episode:  - how steaming will change your body - why steaming works even when you don’t believe it - how to avoid painful sex postpartum - what is prolapse - what you didn’t know about postpartum recovery - universal postpartum practices designed for a woman to heal - what you might not know about midwifery - what happens if you steam immediately after giving birth - what is uterine fatigue / flood bleeding - the most important time to rest - how to stop bleeding postpartum - how steaming can heal traumas from previous births - no more fibroids - what about episiotomy scars? - steaming & menopause - why we can’t talk about returning to great sex without talking about birth injuries - how to get juicy like a teenager - how vaginal steaming does everything that foreplay does - how vaginal steaming makes orgasms better - is returning to a pre-pregnancy body a myth?

Keli is the founder of Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Keli began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customer's experiences she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions becoming a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health concerns. Based on her practice Keli is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy—the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health. She has certified over one hundred practitioners worldwide through her Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute and is conducting clinical studies which will help to establish vaginal steaming as an evidence-based medical science. In today’s episode, we talk all about vaginal steaming and the role it can play in healthy periods! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is vaginal steaming, and why do women use it? Vaginal steaming within the Korean community (Korean spas) Why Keli started making vaginal steam spas for the masses What are the benefits of vaginal steaming? Using vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cramps, abnormal bleeding, spotting, and a variety of common menstrual conditions (including bacterial vaginosis) The use of vaginal steaming throughout the world (more than 40 countries worldwide) The history of vaginal steaming The use of vaginal steaming for postpartum healing The power of steam for cleaning, cleansing, and improving blood flow Connect with Keli: You can connect with Keli on her Website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. Resources mentioned: Steamy Chick | User Guide Peristeam Hydrotherapy Vaginal Steam Directory Professional Courses Gwyneth Paltrow advises women to 'steam-clean' their vaginas Gwyneth Paltrow scorned for suggesting women steam-clean their vaginas Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Keli Garza of Steamy Chick joins the Birth Kweens to discuss vaginal steaming! Keli has a master’s degree in International Development. When she founded the company Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States--she began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customers’ experiences, she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions and has become a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health concerns. Based on her practice, Garza is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy--the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health. She has certified over one hundred practitioners worldwide through her Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute and is conducting clinical studies which will help to establish vaginal steaming as an evidence-based medical science. Here's an overview of what Keli and the Birth Kweens discuss in this episode: What V-steaming entails and how it’s done Whether men can take part in steaming (A-steam, anyone!?!?) The historical context of V steaming – which cultures and parts of the world this practice hails from The story of how Keli got into vaginal steaming and ultimately became the Steamy Chick What health issues that vaginal steaming can help with, including some success stories The online resources and e-courses that Keli offers through Steamy Chick Click here to order vaginal steam supplies from Steamy Chick Click here to read instructions for setting up and steaming with a vaginal steam sauna Click here to read instructions for how to do a V steam without a steam sauna Click here to follow Steamy Chick on Instagram Support our sponsor!Order your own FemmyCycle menstrual cup today by going to www.FemmyCycle.com/BirthKweens and entering the code “kweens” at checkout. You get 10% off your order plus free shipping! YAS KWEEN! --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!