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Elizabeth is a certified women's nutrition and behavior change coach and food freedom expert. She specializes in helping women make peace with food, create sustainable healthy habits, stop overeating, embrace their bodies, and achieve their health goals. As the host of The Woman of Wellness Podcast, she shares expert insights and actionable tools to support women on their wellness journeys.  Through her coaching programs, including one-on-one coaching, The Food Freedom group, and The Women's Wellness Hub healthy habits membership, Elizabeth empowers women to build consistency, overcome challenges, and create lasting change in their relationship with food and their bodies.      Connect with Elizabeth

เปิดพอดแคสต์เอพิโสดนี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด “Wellness ไม่ใช่แค่กระแส แต่คือสิ่งจำเป็น” The Secret Sauce เอพิโสดนี้ เคน นครินทร์ คุยกับ หมอแอมป์-นายแพทย์ตนุพล วิรุฬหการุญ ประธานคณะผู้บริหาร บีดีเอ็มเอส เวลเนส คลินิก และ บีดีเอ็มเอส เวลเนส รีสอร์ท บริษัท กรุงเทพดุสิตเวชการ จำกัด (มหาชน) เจาะลึกนิยามรวมถึงแนวทางการแลสุขภาพแบบองค์รวม และความสำคัญของ ‘Health Span' พร้อมเจาะลึกอินไซต์ธุรกิจท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพที่กำลังเป็น ‘โอกาส' ใหญ่ของประเทศไทย โดย Global Wellness Institute ประเมินว่าตลาด Wellness โลกจะเติบโตปีละ 10% และการท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพเติบโตสูงสุดปีละกว่า 20% BDMS Wellness Clinic ในฐานะตัวจริงเรื่อง Wellness เผยแผนดันไทยสู่การเป็น Wellness Hub มาตรฐานระดับโลก ชวนผู้ประกอบการไทยจับมือกันเป็น #TeamThailand ยกระดับ อัปมูลค่าอุตสาหกรรมท่องเที่ยวไปด้วยกัน

“Wellness ไม่ใช่แค่กระแส แต่คือสิ่งจำเป็น” The Secret Sauce เอพิโสดนี้ เคน นครินทร์ คุยกับ หมอแอมป์-นายแพทย์ตนุพล วิรุฬหการุญ ประธานคณะผู้บริหาร บีดีเอ็มเอส เวลเนส คลินิก และ บีดีเอ็มเอส เวลเนส รีสอร์ท บริษัท กรุงเทพดุสิตเวชการ จำกัด (มหาชน) เจาะลึกนิยามรวมถึงแนวทางการแลสุขภาพแบบองค์รวม และความสำคัญของ ‘Health Span' พร้อมเจาะลึกอินไซต์ธุรกิจท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพที่กำลังเป็น ‘โอกาส' ใหญ่ของประเทศไทย โดย Global Wellness Institute ประเมินว่าตลาด Wellness โลกจะเติบโตปีละ 10% และการท่องเที่ยวเชิงสุขภาพเติบโตสูงสุดปีละกว่า 20% BDMS Wellness Clinic ในฐานะตัวจริงเรื่อง Wellness เผยแผนดันไทยสู่การเป็น Wellness Hub มาตรฐานระดับโลก ชวนผู้ประกอบการไทยจับมือกันเป็น #TeamThailand ยกระดับ อัปมูลค่าอุตสาหกรรมท่องเที่ยวไปด้วยกัน

Join Nutritionist sisters Kirsty and Nicole on the Pure Health Podcast as they catch up on Kirsty's recent engagement, how she stayed healthy (even lost weight while travelling Europe for 5 weeks) and Q&A on Pure Health's online wellness hub. Stay Connected: Follow Pure Health Nutrition on Instagram @purehealthnutrition_ and @nicole_purehealthnutrition for additional insights and inspiration to fuel your wellness journey.

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Do you know how a personalized treatment plan could transform your patient outcomes?  Do you feel trapped by traditional protocols and ready to unlock new potential in your clinical practice? In this FANTAWESOME episode, I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today I'm joined by Santi Villamil, owner of the Wellness Hub in Gainesville, Florida, also known as Physio Sensei. We're exploring what it means to be an "UNCAGED CLINICIAN," moving beyond traditional treatment protocols to a more personalized approach to patient care. We discuss the importance of tuning into patients' nervous systems to recognize protective responses and slow down our approach. Santi shares insights on how clinicians can improve their practice by adopting a more relatable, human approach. This leads to higher client satisfaction and more rewarding outcomes for therapists willing to innovate. In this episode, we'll cover the following topics: The power of building authentic relationships with patients Moving beyond traditional treatment plans to a precision-based approach How to embrace the art and science of patient care Strategies for rebooting the nervous system to accelerate healing Why shedding the white coat is crucial for clinician growth To wrap things up, David and Santi reflect on the importance of continually evolving as clinicians. By embracing a UNCAGED mindset, healthcare professionals can create lasting impact, improving patients' outcomes and fulfillment in practice. Remember: it's not just about following the rules but changing the game. Uncaged Hack: "Shed the white coat and be real, be a person with that person in front of you." - David Bayliff   If you found value in this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Share it with a friend and spread the inspiration. Tune in to future episodes for more conversations on UNCAGING YOUR Potential for Achieving Success.   Do you have questions about starting or even optimizing your current practice? We invite you to schedule a 30-minute growth strategy call with us Here! https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/FYWtsvC5j16lmvKbDg9H Additional Resources: When you are ready…Here are ways that we can help you to grow your practice:   If you are looking for guidance and accountability as you begin to grow your practice, or even if you are already established, we have a program that is right for you. To learn more about the ways we can help you, fill out our application.   PATHWAY  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Y6ABODFCd53KLdo9SPfy   Join the UNCAGED Clinician Facebook community. YES, you have a community that you can immediately plug into where you can learn to grow a six-figure practice: https://facebook.com/groups/113576786080229

What if your next patient evaluation felt more like a first date than a clinical assessment? In this FANTAWESOME episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, I'm your host David Bayliff, and today we're exploring a game-changing approach to patient evaluations. Our guest, Santiago “Santi'' Villamil is a Physical Therapist, ANF Therapy Holistic Practitioner, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is the owner of Wellness Hub in Gainesville, Florida where clients are empowered to take charge of their health. In this episode, we'll cover the following topics with you: How to transform evaluations into meaningful conversations The importance of focusing on the person, not just the diagnosis Empowering patients to take control of their health The benefits of authenticity and creativity in evaluations   Uncaged Hack: "Just go in there with a blank piece of paper...close your computer down so that we can make eye contact and just get to know the person." – Santiago “Santi'' Villamil   If you found value in this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Share it with a friend and spread the inspiration. Tune in to future episodes for more conversations on UNCAGING YOUR Potential for Achieving Success.   Do you have questions about starting or even optimizing your current practice? We invite you to schedule a 30-minute growth strategy call with us Here! https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/FYWtsvC5j16lmvKbDg9H Additional Resources: When you are ready…Here are ways that we can help you to grow your practice:   If you are looking for guidance and accountability as you begin to grow your practice, or even if you are already established, we have a program that is right for you. To learn more about the ways we can help you, fill out our application.   PATHWAY  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Y6ABODFCd53KLdo9SPfy   Join the UNCAGED Clinician Facebook community. YES, you have a community that you can immediately plug into where you can learn to grow a six-figure practice: https://facebook.com/groups/113576786080229  

Jacqueline's symptoms of FSHD muscular dystrophy began at 16 years old. She shares with us today how she manages chronic pain and what that looked like throughout her pregnancy and birth journeys. Jacqueline is also a sexual violence trauma survivor and went through three pregnancy losses. Through her nonprofit organization and as a birth doula, she is a strong advocate for trauma-informed care for all women. Jacqueline shares inspiration and advice throughout the episode for women who also have a history of trauma as well as those who are trying to navigate birth with a neuromuscular condition. Her proactive approach to caring for her body and heart allowed Jacqueline to have a beautiful, empowering, and healing VBAC, especially after enduring so much.  Anesthetic Management for Dystrophy ArticleNeeded WebsiteHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull Transcript under Episode Details Meagan: Hello, Women of Strength. Today's episode is a VBAC episode, but it has an extra topic that is a first for the entire podcast life. In 320-something episodes, we have never talked about this specific topic. The other day on social media, I had a couple of spots so I reached out and I am so grateful for Jacqueline. Are you in Canada? Jacqueline: Yes. Meagan: Yes. She's from Canada and she reached out and was like, “Hey, this is something about my story.” And I was like, “Yes, let's do that because this would be amazing.” One of the things that we are going to be talking about today is FSHD muscular dystrophy. Jacqueline: Dystrophy. Dystrophy. Meagan: Okay, yes. We are going to be talking about that a little bit more and the challenges that you have had to go through with all of this. If you wouldn't mind before we get to the review, will you tell us a little bit more about FSHD and one, what is it? Two, what are the things that we are told because you have it and how you had to birth if you were told?Jacqueline: Yeah, absolutely. FSHD is a form of muscular dystrophy. It's quite rare and it essentially affects the muscles in my shoulders and in my facial muscles as well. For everyone with FSHD, your symptoms present quite differently. Of all of the types of muscular dystrophy, it is one of the more common forms, but in the big scheme of conditions that you can live with, it definitely is still considered to be rare. I was diagnosed in 2018 officially though I had symptoms starting from the age of 16 and I gave birth to my first child when I was 21 years old. I didn't have too many symptoms at that time. Going into my twenties, I started to have more atrophy in my shoulders, my lower back, and sometimes in my feet. My second and third processes were a little bit different, but overall, in terms of pregnancy and birth, my specialist always shared that you're able to carry a baby and you're able to give birth. The atrophy that we experience doesn't necessarily affect that process thankfully, but I've always been someone who is very proactive in terms of minimizing my pain and trying to do different types of therapies to minimize the chronic pain that I live with so I'm very focused on that during pregnancy especially. In my most recent birth which happened 5 weeks ago now, I really focused on making sure that my body was very strong and at its optimal comfort level that I possibly could be while pregnant in order to achieve a successful VBAC. Meagan: Oh my gosh, thank you for sharing and we're definitely going to go in through your journies and I'm sure it's going to come up. We're going to learn more about how you did that, how you made sure your body was at its most comfortable spot that it could be while growing a baby and how it's impacted your life. Thank you for sharing. I do want to share a Review of the Week before we get too far into today's episodes. This is by Rachel Thornton and it says, “Thanks for giving me the confidence to have a VBAC.” It says, “I am so glad I found this amazing podcast when I was newly pregnant with baby number two. After a long and traumatic first birth experience that ended in a C-section, I cautiously hoped that I could have a VBAC. Using this information that I learned from hearing other people's stories on The VBAC Link, I felt confident and prepared for the birth of my son. On October 9, 2020, I had a beautiful, redemptive VBAC and welcomed our boy into the world. Thank you so much for helping me achieve this dream.” Girl, Rachel, you are amazing. Congratulations and thank you for sharing the story of your dream. I am so happy for you that you got your VBAC and as always, if you have opinions about The VBAC Link, please share them. Rate us. Give us a review and let us know what you think and maybe how we're changing your dream as well. Meagan: Okay, Jacqueline. Okay, so you have three babies. Jacqueline: Yes. Meagan: One is 5 weeks old. 5 weeks? Jacqueline: Yes. Meagan: Itty bitty, bitty. Wow. Thank you so much for taking the time 5 weeks postpartum and you could be taking a nap right now and you are here with us sharing your story. I'm going to turn the time over to you and let you share away. Jacqueline: Great. As mentioned, I have three kids but this was actually my 8th pregnancy so I am quite well versed on pregnancy and birth and I am actually a doula myself. I went through the training process after I experienced three consecutive losses when I was trying to get pregnant with my husband. This was back in 2020. With that, I sort of had a new sense of knowledge coming into pregnancy and birth. That was following the birth of my daughter. I had her when I was 21 years old and that process was very different than my other two pregnancies and birth stories. Unfortunately, when I was pregnant with her I was in an abusive relationship. It's a very unique story I guess you can say. I was living abroad at the time so most of my pregnancy care actually took place in Kenya where I was doing work with my nonprofit organization and then I moved back to Canada when I was 6 months pregnant and lived with my family at the time. They really supported me and just came to a level of peace before giving birth and mentally preparing for becoming a parent at a very young age and as a single mom. But going into that birth process, I really did no preparation at all. I found myself during this pregnancy and as I was preparing for the birth of my second son which happened just 5 weeks ago, I really found myself reflecting on my pregnancy and birth experience with my daughter. With her birth, I had no foundational knowledge aside from what I had seen in movies really and because of that, at 39 weeks, I ended up getting induced. It was a very long birth process. I was already in a very traumatized state because of what I was going through at the time and I had my mother and my grandmother there with me when I gave birth but my mother had also gone through inductions because my brother and I stayed locked in there until well over 42 weeks actually for both of my mom's pregnancies. She had never experienced anything different. I didn't think twice about experiencing an induction and to summarize that birth story really, I ended up giving birth vaginally after over 24 hours of laboring. I had a failed epidural which I got just before she was born about an hour and a half prior to her being born and I had no movement throughout the entire process. I quite literally just moved from one side of the bed to the other. I was watching Ugly Betty throughout my entire labor and delivery. That I do remember. It was my comfort show at the time. I largely just wanted the process to be over so that I could be with my baby and there were a lot of things that happened throughout that labor process that I didn't even reflect on as unnecessary interventions again until this pregnancy. Jacqueline: 7 years later, when my husband and I decided that we wanted to start the process of expanding our family, we were really conscious about making sure that I didn't have that same experience. I really opened up to him about how I was just in a state of survival with my daughter's birth and how I didn't want to go through that again. Again, at this time, I also was a doula as well. After we had experienced our losses, it was really important to me to just expand my knowledge and I felt really called to get that training because of the insensitivity that I experienced when I was navigating loss. Coming into the process of now having a rainbow baby and wanting for it to be a really redeeming birth as well, I tried to make sure again that my body was very strong coming into labor. One thing that I think stands out as a person living with a disability with FSHD muscular dystrophy is that often with conditions that are rare, you have providers who when they hear that you have a rare condition, they immediately want to turn you away. Meagan: Yeah, they get scared. Jacqueline: Exactly. I reached out to the midwives' team in my community. At the time we were living in Northern Ontario in Canada which is more rural and remote so we only had one midwife team in our area. When I put in my form stating that I had a form of muscular dystrophy, I was immediately turned away and that was a little bit deterring so I reached out to a friend of mine who was a midwifery student. She encouraged me to just call the practice and explain what my condition actually was and how it did not affect my ability to give birth at all. I was not high risk. In doing that, they changed my status in their system and put me on the waitlist. Within our community, you essentially have to call the midwives at 5-6 weeks pregnant if you want to get in. It's very unfortunate because they provide such incredible trauma-informed care and support, but it's something that is very heavily regulated and they are only allowed a certain amount of clients each month.Because of that, a lot of women who are giving birth don't get to access those services. Fortunately, I received a call about 2 months into my pregnancy that I was now able to be accepted as a patient. I was paired up with an incredible team. I'll give a shoutout to them, Meredith and Sara from Sudbury Community Midwives. They really helped change the way I viewed being pregnant. During my first pregnancy, I absolutely hated the process. I am the first to admit that. I was going through so many hardships on a personal level and I just really felt that I didn't have any sense of control or agency over my body at that time. That really translated into my birth experience as well. They really helped me to navigate through that and really connect with my body and feel empowered through the process. I really loved as well just in general with midwifery care that they allowed me to have the space to ask questions. I never felt rushed and I never felt that because I had a disability that I had to have a certain type of birth where I wasn't in control. I think sometimes for folks who have disabilities, that's often what you are made to feel like has to be the process. Obviously, everyone has a different background, but often that isn't the case. Often, you can still decide what outcomes you will encounter both in your pregnancy and in your birthing experience. Jacqueline: With that, I decided that I wanted to have a home birth. We did everything humanly possible to prepare for that process. I was going to a chiropractor quite regularly. I was seeing a naturopathic doctor. I had gone to my specialist to make sure that my body was ready for birthing and everyone was getting me into the best possible shape I could be in to give birth. The midwives' team were very aligned with what we wanted for our home birth as well.I really wanted my daughter to be a part of that process and again, being my birth following three consecutive losses and the first birth after a baby after having my daughter and not really getting to fully even embrace that first year of her life largely because I was navigating through so much trauma myself after leaving my abuser, I really just thought that would be a meaningful experience for us as well. But my son had other plans. At 39 weeks, I remember it so vividly. I was in the bath and I quite literally watched him flip from head down which he had been for weeks to transverse breech. I thankfully had a midwife appointment the next day and said to them, “I'm fairly certain that my son has turned.”They said, “There is no way. Statistically, this is so unlikely. You are so far along in your pregnancy. Don't stress. I'm sure you are mistaken.” Of course, very quickly, we learned that he had flipped. I think that too really speaks to as someone with a disability you are so in tune with your body. You feel every little change. You are so used to having discomfort and pain on a daily basis. I knew the minute that he had flipped so I advocated for myself in those moments and said, “Can we have an ultrasound to confirm it?” We did. Even in that process, I really made sure that I stayed a part of my birth. I had a strong feeling that I would probably be having a C-section. It wasn't what I planned for, but going into everything, I think my doula training did help in this regard. I was ready for whatever may happen. I had sort of a plan A and a plan B. Plan A obviously was that I would be able to have my home birth if by some miracle he flipped back, but plan B was that I would be involved in the decision-making process for a C-section. I spoke with my midwife team and we found one OB/GYN in my community who was willing to try and do an inversion, so to try and manually move him back into the head-down position. We did a consult at our hospital. This OB/GYN and I actually had a history. He had supported me through two of my losses and was actually part of helping us successfully get pregnant with my son. It was actually very full circle that he would then be a part of my birth. I felt comfortable in his care as well. He knew my history. Part of my story as well is that I am a survivor of sexual violence. That's actually what I do professionally with my work. He knew that a lot of elements of birth are very triggering for me as well so he really wanted to ensure that we would be as minimally invasive and as trauma-informed as possible. Unfortunately, our ultrasound showed that I had a limited amount of fluid. He was still willing to try and do the inversion, but he said, “To be totally transparent with you Jacqueline, this is going to be incredibly traumatic for you. I refuse to do it unless you get an epidural because it's going to hurt and you've gone through so many losses. This is the baby that you've been waiting for. Make an informed decision of what you think would be best for you, but I just want you to know everything going in.” I really appreciated that as well that he spoke to me from a very personable standpoint knowing my background and our history and ultimately, we decided that a C-section would be what was best for us. Jacqueline: Everything went smoothly with the C-section, thank goodness and I welcomed my son in a very powerful way. I still think because I was very involved in the decision-making process, I felt very at peace with the fact that I had to have a C-section. My midwives were still in the OR with us when we were going through that process and they were still with us for the continuation of care and I also had the connection with my OB. He made sure that he really congratulated us in welcoming our son and highlighted that it was really special that he was here now after he had seen our journey. It felt very good, but the recovery was just so incredibly difficult as someone who lives with a neuromuscular condition. I think no one at the hospital was really aware of the fact that I needed a different timeline in terms of when to get up and get moving in comparison to other moms who don't have the condition that I live with. Everything was very rushed. I literally left the hospital 24 hours after having a C-section which is the standard of care where we live. Meagan: 24 hours? I didn't know that. Jacqueline: 24 hours. It's appalling in my opinion. Meagan: Very quickly. Jacqueline: It's something that I don't think should be encouraged, but I returned home and really just wasn't prepared for what was to come. I didn't feel like I had even a full range of mobility for probably 6-8 months. It was just traumatic in that sense that I hear so many people around me sharing that after a few months, they felt that sense of normalcy again and reconnection with their body to some extent. For me, my timeline was just very different. For anyone who is going through the process of giving birth and lives with a condition like a neuromuscular condition or something similar, I think it's important to have in the back of your mind that your timeline will be different and that is okay. If it is possible for you to give birth vaginally or to try and go for a VBAC or try and avoid a C-section if not medically necessary, do everything in your power to try and make that possible because often even the care instructions that I was provided with in postpartum were not aligned with the realities of what I face as a person with a neuromuscular condition.Because it's so underresearched, my OB/GYN for example did not know what kind of recommendations to give me in terms of what to expect and how to prepare myself so I think that's just something to keep in the back of your mind if you are trying to make informed decisions about what to expect if you are someone who lives with a neuromuscular disease. Jacqueline: That being said, when my son was 2, or I guess we actually got pregnant 18 months postpartum so exactly at the time you are recommended to start trying again. This was not something that we necessarily planned for and we did not think it was possible to have another child without planning so we just took that as an unexpected blessing and my pregnancy with my second son went very smoothly. I did notice though with my pregnancy with my first son, I didn't seek chiropractic care and other services like massage as much as I probably should have. I also wasn't as active prior to giving birth as I probably should have been in order to help myself with mobility and also with my postpartum healing. So I was very proactive during this pregnancy. We had just moved from northern Ontario to southern Ontario for my husband's work so we were now about a 5 ½-hour drive from the majority of our family and support system. One of the first things that I did when we moved to the community was find a sort of new care team to help with FSHD– just the regular symptoms, not even pregnancy-connected. I found The Wellness Hub which is located in Hamilton, Ontario for anyone who is in the area. They are a practice that primarily specializes in women's health and so I just felt very at home immediately when I entered their clinic and I found an amazing chiropractor there who supported me from the very beginning of my pregnancy and then when I reached 20 weeks, I decided that I wanted to start going more frequently so I was going for weekly chiro visits. I made sure that I also did massage at least once a month up until 30 weeks and then I was going bi-weekly from 30 weeks onward. I think that's also very important for anyone who is living with a neuromuscular condition or something similar. Prioritize your care and don't put yourself in the back corner preparing for your baby to arrive. Really make sure that you focus on your care and healing as well. So to fast forward a little bit, everything went well with my midwife care team in this community as well and as we neared our 35-week mark, I said, “Hey, we should probably start talking about labor and delivery.” so they were actually quite slow to start having that conversation. I don't even think it came up until 36 weeks for us because I had always gone past 39 weeks. They thought I would have time. They didn't think I would go into labor early. I didn't, but I still thought we should be having those conversations. My husband is a pilot so he's actually gone every 2 weeks and so because I didn't have family close by and because I knew I may potentially not have my husband at home either, I hired a doula team. I also did this during my second pregnancy, well my second birth as well, but unfortunately at that time, it was COVID so we couldn't have doulas in the hospital. But she did support me mostly in preparing my husband for what to expect, but she had a background in kinesiology as well so she also helped prepare my body physically for the birthing process. She had studied with a training called the Body Ready Method. I really wanted to find a doula who had the same training background because I found it very beneficial. I did some research and found a doula team, Leanne and Roseanne, who are in the Hamilton area with Hamilton family doulas and they worked with me from around the 35-week mark as well to get ready for my birth. Largely because I had the knowledge background as a doula myself, they didn't have to go through too much about what to expect in your birth. We largely just discussed the different types of movement I would want to be doing in early labor and also really helped me to prepare for what I had hoped going in would be an unmedicated birth but also talked about the different options that we may have with a really strong focus on having a VBAC. That was my number-one priority even in selecting gmy provider. I really made sure that I called around and fortunately, in my area, every midwife practice I spoke to is very aligned with me having a VBAC. Meagan: Awesome. Jacqueline: Ultimately, the providers I chose, my team, Sara and Emily, were really aligned with making sure that I was very comfortable, that I wouldn't be moved around too much after giving birth. I really emphasized as well that I wanted to try and avoid giving birth on my back because I knew that any additional pressure on my hips and lower back would probably lead to a longer postpartum healing for myself just because of my condition. Everyone seemed very aligned. As we neared closer to 39 weeks, that's when we started to have discussions about induction and things of that nature. One thing that is standard practice where I live is that you would have a consult with an OB and an anesthesiologist from 20 weeks which I thought was crazy. At the time, I said, “I don't want to have an epidural. I don't want to have an OB involved in my birth process at all. I don't want a C-section. I'm not even meeting with these folks because I want to manifest the birth that I want.” So they were a little caught off guard by this. They did try and schedule me again. I believe it was around 30 weeks and I just declined again so being informed about what my options actually were in terms of what I can accept or say, “No thank you” to was very important and for anyone who is going through the process as someone who is living with a disability, I think you really need to make sure you do educate yourself on what you can say no to because you have that extra layer that people can always fall back on to say that you are kind of treading the high-risk zone. You can push back on that politely and say that you are not high-risk. That's why you are here and that you prefer to just stay with your current providers and your current care plan. Meagan: I was going to say too that Julie mentioned this on a previous episode that I loved and is sticking with me too. You can say, “How will my care change if I do this? If I meet with these people or if I have these extra visits?” You can say, “How is this going to change?” If they say, “Oh, it's just to let you know who they are,” then you're like, “I don't care.” Jacqueline: That's essentially what I did in person was saying, “Why do I need to meet with an OB?” They said, “It's standard practice here.” I said, “I really would prefer not to. I am working on a huge project right now with my professional career. I have two other kids. I just don't have the time or capacity to be having meetings with someone who probably won't even be on shift when I give birth anyway. So respectfully, no thank you.” At the 39-week mark, we discussed what would be our next steps if I did go over 41 weeks which in my province is sort of your cutoff time from when you can give birth without induction for a VBAC. So within my community, VBAC anywhere other than a hospital was just not even discussed. Because of my condition, I did agree that I would do a hospital birth. Now, if I ever had another child, I would probably actually want to try for a home birth. But yeah, I went into the process trying to keep an open mind, trying not to be too judgmental going into a hospital environment. I spoke about this a lot with my doula team. I got to hear a little bit about their experiences within this hospital because they had supported clients there to give birth. I had a friend who is a nurse there in the labor and delivery department as well. Ultimately, everyone gave me very positive reviews which put me at ease. I think it's important as well to do a little bit of research about the care team that you select and the hospital that they have privileges in. If the hospital where they have privileges isn't necessarily VBAC friendly, then maybe it's a good idea to get a different care team. That may be something that is very Canadian-specific, but our midwife teams only have privileges in certain hospitals, so you have to make sure that you do that extra little step of research. I also spoke to a lot of moms in a community called Mamaraderie here in Hamilton, Ontario. I hope I'm pronouncing that correctly. A lot of the moms shared very positive VBAC stories. I was actually referred to the podcast several times by moms who I spoke to which was great to hear as well. Yeah, basically from that time forward, the talk was really just how do we ensure that I have a successful VBAC with my midwives? They didn't really speak to me too much from their end about induction. They recommended that I have a consult with an OB at the hospital. I went in and I spoke with a resident. I believe she was a fourth-year resident. To be quite frank, the experience was terrible. She essentially told me that if I needed to be induced, my care with the midwives would end until my baby was born and that they would not be there with me when I was laboring because their care was redundant which I found to be incredibly insulting. Meagan: Yeah. Jacqueline: I was just floored that she would state that. She did emphasize that the decision if I wanted to be induced or I wanted to wait out labor was my decision. She spoke to me about C-section even though I expressed that I did not want it. She said, “Let me just cover my bases and tell you what your options are.” I respect that. It's probably what she was trained to to but it definitely put my guards up because I explained in detail why as a person with FSHD, it is not in my best interest to have a C-section, then when she provided all of my different options, and I was also big on hearing the statistical options if I waited to go into labor naturally or if I was induced in a more controlled environment type of situation what the best outcome would be, I had heard all of these statistics through the podcast but I didn't listen to one specific episode talking about induction yet so after I had a major breakdown after leaving the hospital, I spoke to another friend of mine who is also a doula and she recommended listening to the episodes specifically on induction. That helped a lot more than speaking with the resident to bring some clarity in terms of what the best outcomes will likely be if I were to wait versus if I were to go down the induction route again. I already knew from my birth with my daughter that induction using oxytocin doesn't even really necessarily work very quickly for my body. I wasn't really convinced that it would speed up the process. If anything, I remembered it being a 10 pain from the beginning with very minimal dilation and an incredibly long process. I knew that in my area as well, if I'm birthing in the hospital environment and I'm induced, I need to be monitored 24/7 and that meant that I wouldn't be able to move around. It meant my plan to have early labor in the bath would no longer be an option. It also meant that if I went over the 24-hour mark, I wouldn't even have a choice. They would just tell me that I would need to have a C-section per their policies. I said, “Okay. I'm going to give myself more time.” From 38 weeks, I had been going to chiro again weekly. I'd been doing massage weekly. I started doing acupuncture once a week and I also started doing things like the Miles Circuit and things of that nature to try and induce labor. One thing around the 39-week that started was that I was having contractions that would stop after a certain number of hours. Even if I did movement, I would take baths trying to check if they were Braxton Hicks. I'm still not entirely sure what they were because they felt a little bit stronger than when I had Braxton Hicks but they would just stop. Meagan: Like prodromal labor. Jacqueline: Yes, starting from pretty well the 39-week mark. Then there would be days at a time where I would have nothing. In week 40 I knew, Okay. my deadline is next week. I need to amp this up a bit. My entire care team at The Wellness Hub were all fixated like I was on my having a VBAC. Now at this point, when I would come into my appointments, everyone would be waiting at the door because that would mean I'm going into labor. I felt like I had a very supportive team around me and we started to do acupuncture twice a week during my 40th week. I also was going to chiro twice a week and doing massage as well. I think even in my 40th week, I did massage twice in that week. I took one of their cancellations. Meagan: Yay, good for you. Jacqueline: We did everything humanly possible to try and induce labor naturally. Because I had never experienced a sensation of natural labor, I didn't know what to expect in terms of the sensations. My doulas didn't necessarily describe it or know how to describe it either in terms of what was not labor and what was. We were all just waiting around. Every time I would have contractions start and stop, they would be like, “Okay, maybe it's going to happen but it's probably not because it's been many days of it starting and stopping.” Jacqueline: On March 7th around 1:00 AM, I started to feeling contractions again but much like my doulas, I said, “Oh, I'll sleep through it.” They started to intensity and get more close together, but my first son was a terrible sleeper and so he used to wake up about every half hour to an hour so from a sleep perspective, I'm very used to waking up often. So when my contractions started getting closer together, I didn't really think too much of it. My son came into my room around 2:30 that morning and I realized, “Oh my goodness. My contractions are 5-7 minutes apart at this point for the last hour.” He came into bed with my husband and I tried to stay in bed, but they were just too strong so I went into the bath. I realized I had lost my mucus plug.I got in. I was trying to remain comfortable in the bath. This time, they were just intensifying so I had a feeling that this was early labor. Meagan: Yep. Jacqueline: I remember my daughter came into the room. Initially, I asked her to be my mini doula before I called in my doulas and she saw me in pain and I could tell by the look on her face that she was not going to be my mini doula because she was terrified. She said, “Are you okay?” She stayed with me for some time and eventually, she went back to bed. I stayed in the bath for about an hour just breathing through contractions. I think it was 45 minutes in when I started to time them using an app just to know if I should contact my doulas and say, “Things are starting to happen.” The week prior, I did my first cervical check. I was less than 1 centimeter dilated. I knew my body. I knew that I don't dilate easily. I remembered that from my first birth so I just mentally prepared myself for what could be a long labor. My contractions around 5:00 AM were about 5 minutes apart. I live about a half hour away from my hospital so I knew that I should probably contact my midwives to just let them know that contractions were 5 minutes apart. When I gave them a call, they said to come in around 6:30-7:00 AM unless things really intensified then come in immediately. I woke up my husband. My dad had actually driven down from northern Ontario to come and stay at our home just because I had a feeling. I gave birth on a Friday and on the Wednesday I told him that he should probably come. I just knew that I probably wouldn't even last until the weekend when he anticipated to come. So he came and took my son. Yeah, things just got more and more intense. By the time we got to the hospital, I was breathing through contractions about every 4 minutes. Sometimes they were a little bit closer together so we went up to labor and delivery. We saw our midwife and she told me that I was still 1 centimeter dilated and that it would probably be a long process. She recommended that we come back home which we did. I didn't feel too disappointed at that time because she recommended I return home because she knew that I wanted to have more ability for movement. She knew that would help with my condition and she also knew that I wanted to be able to be in the water. I really appreciated that she had that recommendation. I let my doulas know that that was what was going on. Initially, when we went in, we called one of our doulas to give them a heads-up that we were headed into the hospital. We ended up staying at home for about 2-3 hours where I really tried to move around. I would recommend to anyone who has this type of condition as well that movement really is your best friend.Even though it feels like it won't be comfortable, in your postpartum recovery, you will be grateful that you moved around and didn't stay stagnant in one position. We were only there for about 2.5 hours. My mom had driven down that morning as well and she just watched me trying to get some rest in bed. My contractions were about 2-3 minutes apart at that point. I said, “I don't feel like he's descending so I'm not worried about that,” but she said, “Your contractions are so close together. I'm worried you are going to give birth in this bed at any minute.” I knew that we were not there because I could feel that we weren't there. They were very close together and they were intensifying so we did go back in. From there, things went pretty quickly. Well, it felt pretty quickly but it was not pretty quickly. We got in and I had a replacement midwife so she wasn't someone from my initial care team. My midwife actually was feeling unwell between when I saw her in the morning and when I got into the hospital. But oddly enough, this midwife, Elizabeth, reminded me so much of my mother's best friend. She looked like her physically. She sounded like her so I felt like it was someone close to me even though I had never met her before. She surprisingly recommended the internal monitoring to me several times which I declined and I will say for anyone who has a midwife, often we don't anticipate that anything will be recommended by a midwife that maybe we are not comfortable with, but if that happens and even if you have the best relationship with your provider and you fully trust them, you are still allowed to decline an intervention if it's not medically necessary. Meagan: Yes. Jacqueline: So I did do that very respectfully as well. I was monitored 24/7 throughout my process of being in the hospital. When I initially came in, my son's heart rate was not accelerating at the rate that my midwife thought we should be seeing so with that, she admitted us. Initially, she had just started out with the monitoring and was going to send us back home because I was only 2 centimeters dilated but she decided to keep us there. The OBs that she consulted with when she saw the heart rate acceleration was not where they typically like it to be, they weren't concerned which also put me at ease because they obviously were not providers who were trying to rush me into a C-section. She had explained to them what my background was and how I really wanted to avoid it and they already seemed to be aligned with that. That brought me a lot of ease too. We went through that labor process of again lots of movement. My doula came in. She had me doing as much as she could to help me ease my pain. Around 9:00 PM, I decided that I wanted to get an epidural. Largely to be honest and transparent, it was because I found that cervical checks which are often aligned with a VBAC in our province anyway. You have to have that monitoring. I found it to be very triggering and I felt my body tensing up and becoming less and less open and comfortable every time I had to have one done. I did try and delay them as much as I possibly could, but I also understood why they needed to happen to see how I was progressing because I had been in labor for several days at that point. I had essentially started having the prodromal labor 3 days prior. I knew that my baby was going through that. I was also a little bit more accepting to going outside of what I originally thought my birth plan would be. I was exhausted at this point too so I wanted to try and have a little bit of rest. When the anesthesiologist came in– and this is where I would actually recommend for any folks who have a neuromuscular disease or anyone with a similar condition to do that initial anesthesiologist visit which I initially declined. I regret doing that now because when I did need to get an epidural done, the anesthesiologist had done a lot of research so it took her about an hour just to come and give me my epidural. She explained it was because she was actually researching my condition to make sure that she wouldn't do it incorrectly and make sure that I would actually have a successful epidural. Meagan: If you had done the consult, would someone have already done the research and put that in the notes? Jacqueline: Yes. Yes. She also told me something that I had never heard before as well that within labor and delivery specifically, there is one drug that can be sometimes given for pain management that a person with muscular dystrophy is not supposed to have so she said she wrote in my chart that I was allergic to that type of medication just to ensure I'm never given it. She said that she doesn't anticipate that it would affect someone with my type of muscular dystrophy because my lungs aren't necessarily affected but for some folks who have other forms of muscular dystrophy, it can be fatal. She said just for the future if I ever needed to have any type of sedation that I should try and do a consult earlier. That is a good recommendation that I would have for any folks even if you're thinking you're not going to have an epidural in your birth plan, I would say to still go for that specific appointment just so they can get your health history and have it in your chart, in your notes, get to know you, and make sure that they are advocating for you when you are in the hospital. Part of my recommendation as well would just be to put your pride aside sometimes. I myself thought that I was protecting myself in not going to those appointments and doing the best form of advocacy that I could but I was actually hindering myself to an extent. Meagan: Yeah, but at the same time, they didn't say anything like that. “This is the reason why we would like to meet with you.” Jacqueline: Yeah. I did explain that to my midwife team afterward as well and said, “Please share widely throughout the community because I think for anyone with a neuromuscular condition, we can give birth successfully. We are not high risk, but this element should be noted and you should explain that in this way so that even if a mom is not wanting to have an epidural, in the case of an emergency, she is not given a drug that can be fatal for her.” Meagan: Right, yeah. Jacqueline: So it was that piece of advocacy. After I had the epidural, we had the OB come in for a consultation because I had been laboring near the 24-hour mark at this point. We started talking about the potential of having oxytocin. I wasn't explicitly against any forms of induction because again, I had been laboring for 3 days off and on but I just wanted to try and hold off as long as possible. It was an OB resident who I spoke to. Her name was Dr. Tam. She's fantastic. She just explained why this process would be beneficial to start now. She said she would need to do a cervical check just to see where I was at from my previous check about an hour prior. They said they typically like to see dilation by 1 centimeter each hour when you are a VBAC patient who's admitted. So at one hour prior, I was 4 centimeters and when she checked me, this would be close to 10:30ish, I was a 6. There was progress and I said if I've gone more than 1 centimeter within the last hour, do I even need the oxytocin now? She spoke with her attending who said, “They could hold off,” but if I wanted to prevent myself from having a C-section, it might be a good idea just because I had been in labor for several days. At that point, I understood and we had also seen some heart dips a few times which were easily resolved through movement, but they said, “We really want to support you in not having an emergency C-section and have the VBAC that you're wanting. You decide, but we'll have the conversation again in an hour if you don't want it.” I decided that I was okay with it just to see if things would progress with having one dose of oxytocin. I did express that if after one hour that we didn't see any change that I wanted to be off the drip essentially and just let things progress naturally. They were comfortable with that. We tried it and at that time as well, my doula put me into a certain positioning which I felt to be very beneficial for my progression. That was the flying cowgirl position. Meagan: Yeah, with the peanut ball. Jacqueline: Yes. One of the nurses had recommended a different position, but Leanne stepped in and said, “I think we should put her in this position.” At the time, my midwife was still there. She said, “Yep. I agree. Let's do it.” They got me into that position. I was in that position for about 15 minutes and then I felt an insane urge that I needed to poop. This is kind of a funny story that moms will relate to and probably laugh at but I just kept saying to the nurses and at this time, my midwife said, “It's going to take you a few hours. I'm going to take a rest and come back.” I said bye to her but then I was talking to the nurse and said, “Look. I haven't pooped in a few days. I'm realizing now I need to do that. I have an epidural so I can't go to the bathroom. What do I do?” The nurse just told me, “You don't actually have to go. It'll happen probably when you're pushing. It happens to everyone. Don't worry about it.” I was trying to articulate that no, I have to do it. Meagan: I actually have to. Jacqueline: I'm going to do it on this bed if you don't get something to put under me. She wasn't listening to me and I was just going back and forth with her. My husband later told me that he thought I was loopy from whatever drugs they gave me, but long story short, I cleared space for the baby. My doula supported me in cleaning myself up and the nurses cleared everything away. They were actually surprised because they did not think that I actually had to go but I said, “I know my body even though I don't have 100% of my feeling. I know that I had to do this.” Then from that point, I kid you not. It was maybe 15 minutes later. I was told that I was 10 centimeters. They had gotten me back ito the flying cowgirl position after I cleared out everything and I just felt like I needed to go again. I said, “I feel a lot of pressure.” At this point, actually my epidural had stopped working. I started out feeling some contractions on the left side of my leg which spread and I could feel everything pretty well. I wasn't mad at it because I wanted to be able to feel my contractions when I was pushing anyway so it was kind of the best of both worlds. I had gotten about an hour and a half to rest and let my body regain some energy then I could feel everything again. It ended up being what I wanted. I was telling my doula, feeling this pressure again, feeling like I had to poop, and the nurses got this look on her face like, “Is she crazy and does she have to go again or is this the real deal?”One of them looked and I declined a cervical check again. I said, “I'm sure if it's happening, you'll see a head.” They said, “Okay, we need Dr. Tam to come back in.” She came and she said, “I need to do a cervical check again.” I said, “No. I don't want one.” I was feeling contractions fully at this point. I said, “I'm feeling too much pain. I don't want a cervical exam. I'm not doing it.” She stood there and waited for about 15 minutes and she was like, “I really need to check you because I can see that things are progressing and I think you're in transition.” I just huffed, “Okay, fine.” I let her do a cervical check and she said, “You're 10 centimeters and it's time to start pushing.” I said, “I'm not ready to start pushing.” I did not feel like he was in the position to start pushing yet. They all just sat there. They called my midwife back in. She fortunately was just at her car about to leave. She ran back inside. By the time I felt ready, she was on one side and my doula was on the other side of me. They asked me what position I wanted to be in. I tried with side-lying. My OB was also very supportive of that and I think if you're a person with a disability advocating for the position that you're most comfortable with is very important. The only piece of advice I would have for anyone who planned for an unmedicated birth is to have your plan B if your plan does change in the moment and you decide you want an epidural. That was the one thing and as a doula, I should have known better, that I did not do was prepare other positions that would be aligned with an epidural. I really only in the moment could think of side-lying. When it wasn't as effective as they wanted to see after a few pushes, they recommended, “Okay, let's try on your back.” Because I was just in the zone, I agreed. I had my doula on one side and my midwife on the other side then Dr. Tam was in front of me and my husband came and joined me on the side. I really just focused on my breathing. I initially started out holding his hand. At some point, I let go and hung on to the sides of the bed which gave me some momentum. I found it gave me also that sense of control as well which I found very beneficial as a survivor and also as someone who wanted to feel in control of their birth. I didn't really listen to what anyone was saying in terms of, “Okay, keep pushing. Push, push, push,” or timing things out. I just pushed when I felt like I had the sensation to push and stopped when I felt like I need to take a break. My midwife was telling me when I needed to soften my legs and my doula was on the other side. She was going through deep breathing and I was following her in those deep breaths. I had my eyes closed the entire time and Dr. Tam and her attending came in at some point and was another voice I had never heard before but my eyes were shut. I was just focused. They were all being very encouraging and they shared with me when his head came out. He was much bigger than anyone had told me. I did a scan at 37 weeks and was told that he would be around 6 pounds. He ended up being 8 pounds, 11 ounces so they were a little off, but everyone in those final moments helped really guide me through that process in a very empowering environment and we had very minimal interventions to get him out. He came out all on his own and it was just a beautiful experience getting through that last chapter of my birth. Yeah. We had him placed right on my chest and it was just a very, very empowering, beautiful VBAC which was exactly what I was hoping for. Meagan: Aw, thank you so much for sharing that. Huge congrats. Jacqueline: Thank you. Meagan: Oh my gosh. I'm so glad that you were able to advocate for yourself through that journey too. Through every journey, you were advocating for yourself and even in some moments when you were like, “Okay, I'll do that.” I think that really speaks to sometimes how labor is. You don't have to ever say, “Okay” if you don't want to, but getting the education, feeling comfortable, and sometimes saying no a few times, then maybe later you are okay with it. It's really important to know that your opinion can change as long as it's your opinion that is changing. Jacqueline: Exactly. As long as you come into it from an informed perspective and not being afraid of asking your providers why something needs to be done is very key as well. For someone who is living with a disability, I'd say that when it comes to your birth, envision what you want for your postpartum experience as well and allow your birth to inform that next chapter. In my birth process, I wasn't necessarily thinking, Healthy mom, healthy baby throughout the entire experience. Of course, that's obviously what you want, but I was also thinking, How will this next step influence what my postpartum experience will be like? I think that's very important. Meagan: Yeah, very, very important. How will this answer or next step impact me moving forward? I love that you talked about postpartum specifically too because you have a prolonged postpartum. How was this postpartum? Did you bounce back a little faster? How did it differ? Jacqueline: It was so different. Even far better than I could have imagined for myself. Largely, I think that was due to the chiropractic care that I was receiving, going for the acupuncture, and going for the massage. My body was just so ready to not only give birth but also to support me in my postpartum journey. I did feel the effects of pushing on my back. My pelvis locked up very intensely after but I didn't freak out or panic. I just called my team at The Wellness Hub and explained that I would need a very gentle assessment and they had me in within the first few days of returning home so I would have more mobility and that really helped with my postpartum experience as well was having that mobility back. Build your care team that will not only support you in your pregnancy but also in your postpartum as well. That goes for everyone and not only moms with a disability. Meagan: Yes, absolutely. I really think that when it comes to birth, investing in ourselves and our birth and our postpartum experience can be hard naturally sometimes as moms. We put ourselves last because we are taking care of kids and partners and all of the things, but doing those things like chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, pelvic floor therapy, and all of these things– hiring a doula, hiring a birth team– these are things that may have a cost but really, you deserve it. You deserve it. In the end, are you regretting anything that you did? Jacqueline: No. I was doing all of the things to try and induce my labor which afterward, I thought, I spent all of this money. It took so long. Then I stopped myself from those negative, intrusive thoughts and thought, Do you know what? You got your natural labor that you wanted. You had your VBAC. Your body has quite literally- it took me about one week to start feeling like myself. I had no tearing either. I just felt like all that preparation was not for nothing. I think if you invest in your knowledge and your physical being, it's never a waste. You can't take care of anyone unless you take care of yourself. Meagan: 100%. It always comes back to the airplane analogy for me where they are like, “Hey, you have to put your own oxygen mask on before you take care of other people if the plane is crashing. You really do. You have to invest in yourself and take care of yourself.” Really quickly, I just want everyone to know that I have a PDF that we‘re going to include in the show notes. It's called “Practical Notes for Anesthetic Management for a Dystrophy Patient”. I'm going to put that pdf here in the show notes. If you do have a muscular dystrophy– oh my gosh. Jacqueline: Dystrophy. Meagan: I feel like I'm saying it funny. Dystrophy condition whether it's more severe or less severe or whatever, it might be something that helps you and take that note. If you're going to need an epidural, make sure they know so you can talk over what's okay and what's not okay. I'll have that in the show notes for you. It's a PDF easily readable and it's got all of the stats and studies noted along the way. Okay, thank you so much again for sharing your story. I'm so grateful for you and for reaching out. Congrats again. Jacqueline: Thank you so much for having me. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? 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Hello! I'm Tommy Forsyth, and I'm passionate about breathwork and nervous system health. My journey of self-discovery and healing has led me to incredible techniques that help reduce anxiety, balance nervous system capacity, and deeply enrich the overall quality of life. Picture this: back in 2009, life had me in a tough spot with drug and alcohol addiction, even leading to homelessness. But guess what? That's just a chapter from my past that's set the stage for some pretty discoveries ahead that I can't wait to share with you. On that journey I organically connected with this amazing breathing technique that I called “dynamic breathwork”, and oh boy, did it open up a whole new universe for me! As I dove into it, I discovered the wealth of science-backed information speaking to the deep effects on nervous system regulation. It was a true “Aha” moment that instantly elevated my own health practice and gave me the ability to move through suppressed emotions, severe anxiety, and panic attacks that I had battled for a lifetime. While I was already an NLP certified Life Coach and Heart Math meditation guide, bringing this particular type of breathwork into the mix created a whole new level of integration and nervous system health for me. It was truly life changing. Now, I'm all about spreading joy and inspiration, and helping lovely folks like you find their own inner joy, and live anxiety-free. Together, we're learning to fill every precious moment with intention and, of course, lots and lots of purposeful breaths. So, take a deep breath, and let's dive into this beautiful journey together, shall we?   In this episode we explore:  Tommy's recovery journey How we bring our traumas with us The Spiritual inventory of life - the connection with you, others and something bigger Heart Math and the coherent state The power of breathwork Why you don't have to go into trauma but you do need to go through it How to work through triggers And, so much more! Connect with Tommy: Website: https://www.wellnesshubyyc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesshub... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellnessH...   ****************************************************************************************************** Private Readings: https://www.livealifeyoulove.org/sess... Meet Your Guardian Angel Guided Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/livealifeyoulove.o... Opening Things up Mini Mediumship Course: https://www.livealifeyoulove.org/open... With love, Shauna xo ©2024 Shauna Domalain

We last discussed Diversification on this podcast in November 2022, where we looked at the opportunities for landowners to add additional revenue streams to rural property. Inflation was then, and still is, creating a huge amount of risk for rural businesses. Diversification is a way to offset that risk. So, in this episode, host Ellie Savage sits down with Emily and Sophy, creators of Watersedge, a wellness hub near Bishampton, Worcs, to understand how their rural business is thriving. Their story involves the transformation of a family-owned lake into a community-focused wellness centre, with swimming, yoga, paddle boarding and fitness. Listen to find out how they overcame obstacles with planning permission, managing increased visitor numbers and ensuring safety and insurance compliance. Their diversification journey, guided by Ellie and the team at Fisher German, is a blueprint for managing risk and opening up new revenue streams. For more information head to fishergerman.co.uk/insights

Have you ever wondered how your emotions can affect your healing? What about your nervous system and breathing? Have you ever heard of ANF Therapy?  Santi Villamil is a physical therapist in Gainesville, FL and I brought him on to talk about all of the above. He is also a clinic owner of The Wellness Hub and the podcast host of the "Clinical Intuition Unleashed Podcast." Santi is a healer above all else and we discussed TRUE HEALING on this podcast. Emotions, nervous system, breathing, THINKING and much more. Santi uses ANF Therapy in his treatment and we chat about this and how it works as well!  Santi also chats about his passion to get people to THINK again. Both as clinicians and runners. And shares all of his great wisdom.  And thanks again to Santi for coming on! Keep Running Your Life always. 

Stephanie Wynn, Author, an IBD survivor and founder of the Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, is passionate about patient advocacy for underserved African Americans and other marginalized (BIPOC)communities. Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, her foundation aims to eliminate healthcare and financial disparities faced by those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, particularly Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.  Connect with Stephanie on: Website: www.therestrn.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieawynn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesawfoundationinc/ Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com.  1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community 4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.com Intro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

 Morine Cebert, PhD, APRN, is an accomplished nurse scholar specializing in reproductive endocrinology (infertility) disparities and inequities. With over a decade of experience in clinical care and research, Dr. Cebert has acquired extensive expertise in fertility and family planning. She has received top-tier training from prestigious institutions which include Boston College, Winston-Salem State University, Duke University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Through her research involving diverse patient populations and healthcare providers, Dr. Cebert identified a common lack of knowledge among all groups regarding incorporating planning to prevent fertility challenges or accessing care to address unique reproductive issues. Driven by an unwavering passion for equitable family building for all aspiring parents, Dr. Cebert founded Fertility Goal, LLC in 2023. The mission of Fertility Goals, LLC is to offer affordable and impactful solutions to enhance the experiences of family building for individuals, families, and professional organizations. The first of many products offered by Fertility Goals is the Fertility Goals conversational card deck, a low-cost solution to discuss and define family building goals for all.  Connect with Morine on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morine-cebert/  Instagram: @fertilitygoals Instagram: @fertilityrn_phd  Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com.  1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community 4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.com Intro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Stephanie Wynn, Author, an IBD survivor and founder of the Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, is passionate about patient advocacy for underserved African Americans and other marginalized (BIPOC)communities. Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, her foundation aims to eliminate healthcare and financial disparities faced by those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, particularly Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. Connect with Stephanie on:Website: www.therestrn.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieawynnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesawfoundationinc/Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

 Morine Cebert, PhD, APRN, is an accomplished nurse scholar specializing in reproductive endocrinology (infertility) disparities and inequities. With over a decade of experience in clinical care and research, Dr. Cebert has acquired extensive expertise in fertility and family planning. She has received top-tier training from prestigious institutions which include Boston College, Winston-Salem State University, Duke University, and the University of Pennsylvania.Through her research involving diverse patient populations and healthcare providers, Dr. Cebert identified a common lack of knowledge among all groups regarding incorporating planning to prevent fertility challenges or accessing care to address unique reproductive issues.Driven by an unwavering passion for equitable family building for all aspiring parents, Dr. Cebert founded Fertility Goal, LLC in 2023. The mission of Fertility Goals, LLC is to offer affordable and impactful solutions to enhance the experiences of family building for individuals, families, and professional organizations. The first of many products offered by Fertility Goals is the Fertility Goals conversational card deck, a low-cost solution to discuss and define family building goals for all. Connect with Morine on:LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/morine-cebert/ Instagram:  @fertilitygoalsInstagram:  @fertilityrn_phd Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Virginia Allen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1931. She was inspired by her aunt, who worked as a nurse in New York City. With her parents' support, Allen received her license of practical nursing from Central School for Practical Nurses. She initially worked as a surgical nurse, and in 1947, at the age of 16, she joined her aunt and began working as a nurse in Sea View Hospital. Sea View Hospital was the largest tuberculosis sanitarium globally and the site where a lung specialist led the development of isoniazid, a cure for tuberculosis. Black nurses who worked at Sea View Hospital were known as the Black Angels. They consisted of about 300 Black nurses who cared for quarantined tuberculosis patients from 1928–1960 and provided direct patient care when white nurses refused. After her work as a Black Angel, Virginia continued her work within the community as a leader and member in multiple organizations. Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Connect with Wendy Garvin Mayo on:Website: www.stressblueprint.comGrab Your Copy Today! "SHAPE Your Life" at www.stressblueprint.com/bookJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Connect with Wendy Garvin Mayo on:Website: www.stressblueprint.comGrab Your Copy Today! "SHAPE Your Life" at www.stressblueprint.com/bookJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

In this episode we:-Review of 2023-Discuss the slow 2024 start-The new bookSHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management 1. Join the conversation by sending an email to hello@stressblueprint.com2. Get a copy of SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management at stressblueprint.com/book 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community   4.  Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're StressedIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Dr. Annie DePasquale, MD is a Board-certified Family Medicine physician who first-hand saw an unmet need for her NP colleagues who need a supervising physician to practice independently.Dr. Annie DePasquale studied Piano & French as an Undergrad at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completing her Facility Medicine Residency program at Georgetown University in Washington DC. She taught for the Teach America program in Baltimore, MD and worked for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Washington, DC, Medford, OR & Lynchburg, VA.In 2020, Dr. Annie DePasquale founded Collaborating Docs when she realized how hard it is for NPs to find a collaborating physician. The hoops that nurse practitioners have to jump through to start practicing are too exhausting for anyone to handle alone. Dr. DePasquale benefited greatly from the mentorship of NPs throughout her career, especially when she was a green new grad, so she is very committed to giving back to the community that helped her so much.Our mission is to make it easy for NPs to help more patients by having the freedom of choice. Collaborating Docs has helped over 2500 NPs match with collaborating physicians.Connect with Dr. Pasquale on:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/collaboratingdocsfbYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBo0CLaXQRrUi8WcU6V60ywInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/collaborating.docs/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/collaboratingdocsTwitter:  https://twitter.com/collab_docsJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

A veteran RN and nursing leader with 3 decades of experience, Teresa Sanderson leads with authenticity and the heart of a servant. She believes nursing leadership is responsible for creating a culture and environment where nurses can succeed and practice with excellence. Teresa is working to transform nursing culture from one where “Nurses eat their young” to one where “Nurses FEED Their Young (NFTY).” She trains healthcare organizations, nursing leaders, and nurses on emotional intelligence and values-based hiring, recruitment, and retention strategies. Sanderson is an author, speaker, nurse entrepreneur, and homesteader. Contact her at teresa@teresasanderson.comConnect with Teresa on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theteresasanderson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanderson.teresaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TeresaSandersonTVJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solu

Karen Doiron, RN is a health coach passionate about helping nurses transform from exhausted to energized. As The Rest RN, she teaches nurses how to REST and THRIVE, changing patterns of chronic stress to improve their health and happiness.  Using her Productive Rest Pathway, nurses can conquer stress, revitalize their passion for nursing, and achieve the ideal work-life balance.  When she's not coaching, or working at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 kids.  She enjoys great conversations with interesting people, coffee in any form, good food, naps, and spontaneous dance parties.Connect with Karen on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-doiron-wellness/Website: www.therestrn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.f.doironInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rest.rnJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solu

Khaliah Fisher-Grace is Registered Nurse with balanced clinical and leadership experience, and a solid educational foundation. She started her nursing career as a Clinical Nurse in a Cardiac and Thoracic Stepdown unit, at a Northeast Ohio academic medical center and climbed the clinical ladder. She has more than a decade of teaching experience as a community college adjunct faculty member, teaching LPN and RN students in the lab and clinical settings. In addition to teaching LPN and RN students, Khaliah served four years as an instructor in the American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program. She is currently a part-time Professor of Nursing at Capella University. Since 2010 Khaliah has blended her clinical experiences with systematic approaches to attaining high quality patient outcomes in her positions of Quality Improvement and Senior Quality Improvement Nurse. In these roles she has led transdisciplinary teams to develop processes that will improve safety and quality for patients at the individual hospital and health system level. She previously held the position of Principal Advisor for Accreditation at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and she is also the chair of the Health System's Policy Oversight Council.  In both of these roles she collaborated with teams to ensure sustained compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.  Most recently she developed a policy team within her organization, and she leads the team as the System Director of Policy. Khaliah obtained both her BSN and MSN in Healthcare Management from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She earned her PhD in Nursing from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Using her experience, education, and voice to serve her profession and her community Khaliah has held leadership, membership and volunteer positions in many organizations. She is a Past President of Greater Cleveland Nurses Association, and a past member of the Ohio Nurse Review Committee. In her community she supported victims of sexual assault in her volunteer role as a Hotline Advocate for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. She is an active member of the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated as well as the Cleveland Heights/University Heights Chapter of the League of Women Voters.Connect with Dr. Khaliah on:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/khaliah-fisher-graceJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solu

Dr. Patrice Little, DNP, is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 15 years in nursing. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of NP Student®, the first national membership dedicated exclusively to guiding registered nurses in their transition to nurse practitioners. Contributing to influential academic works, including Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective (Springer, 2020) and the forthcoming The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity (Springer, 2023), Dr. Little cements her status as an authority in healthcare.In her previous roles, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor for AARP, focusing on healthcare reforms in Georgia for rural and underserved communities, and as a content producer for Georgia Public Broadcasting's Lawmakers show, offering keen insights into legislative processes.A self-published author, Dr. Little's books—"Out of Crazy Born Genius: Reclaim a Life Worth Living after Abuse" and "The Starter Guide to Think Like an NP"—reflect her commitment to empowering individuals through healthcare and education. Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, she continues to advocate for global, equitable healthcare, inspiring change through her multifaceted contributions.Connect with Dr. Patrice on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-little-dnp-fnp-bc-390403206/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatricelittle/Instagram: NP Student Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npstudentmag/ YouTube: NP Student Magazine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfyKg6FdbXGS-tKJr0jnMQGA Public Broadcasting: Georgia Public Broadcasting https://www.gpb.org/author/patrice-littleJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solu

Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from the University of Virginia. Working as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. Since 2014, she has worked in nursing academia in undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Her experience and training has led her to multiple speaking engagements in the past 5 years, on topics that include implicit bias training, self-care, racial bias in healthcare, de-prescribing, active teaching strategies, and nursing practice.As the owner of her private practice Beacon Behavioral Health and Consulting, she provides psychiatric services for adults (state of Virginia and in-person only).Her passion for mentoring and teaching psychiatric nurse practitioners was the fuel to starting her professional development services for new grad and novice psychiatric nurse practitioners through her company The PMHNP Source, LLC. Currently providing 1:1 consultation service to PMHNPs to help empower, guide, and support their career journey.Connect with Kirby on:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourpmhnpmentor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722TikTok: @yourpmhnpmentorJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

The Fight for Safe Consumption Sites: San Francisco and the Overdose Crisis Part 5As overdose fatalities reach two to three deaths a day in San Francisco, demands for supervised consumption sites are getting more urgent. But city leaders are increasingly reluctant. And health officials who once campaigned for them are now conspicuously silent. We investigate San Francisco's long fight for safe consumption sites and what changed. And we visit an overdose prevention center in New York City that's having a real impact on the neighborhood and people's lives. 

Valerie McPherson exemplifies remarkable resilience and determination as she thrives in her battle against stage 2 breast cancer. Despite the formidable challenges of treatment, Valerie confronts them with unwavering courage and maintains a consistently positive outlook, embracing her journey with unwavering positivity.Connect with Valerie:Email: vmcphe7104@aol.comText: 610-299-1799Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Patricia Washburn, a compassionate and dedicated individual, is best known for her remarkable journey as a caregiver for her beloved husband during his battle with breast cancer. With unwavering support and care, Patricia stood by her husband's side throughout his courageous fight against this rarely discussed form of cancer.Tragically, Patricia's husband eventually passed away, leaving a void in her life. However, in her determination to honor his memory and raise awareness of male breast cancer, Patricia transformed her late husband's vehicle into a powerful moving billboard. This unique tribute not only pays homage to her husband's strength and resilience but also serves as a means to educate and inform others about the lesser-known aspects of breast cancer in men.Patricia's heartfelt dedication to this cause has touched the lives of many and continues to be an enduring testament to the power of love, remembrance, and commitment to making a difference in the world.Connect with Patricia on:Virtual Support Group: Home | AnCanEmail: Men_2@yahoo.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Latarsha Ancrum is a 2x breast cancer winner. Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Trina Turner is a registered nurse with 29 years of experience in various specialties. She is currently a nurse navigator for Bayhealth Cancer Institute and the Delaware Division of Health and Social Services Connect with Trina on:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-turner-msn-rn-bc-lnc-onn-cg-cnen-7b68851aFacebook: www.facebook.com/trina.m.turner Instagram: Teetee70_MSNJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Hi all!I recorded this minicast after the gym when I was SO FIRED UP and let me tell you why.When we take care of our health and connect it to other areas of life, those other areas tend to improve.  Do you want things to improve for you? If so this 10 minute podcast is for you and how you can MAKE the connection and elevate your life.  We got you!If you enjoy this episode or my podcast, make sure to hit that FOLLOW button! Check out my socials @samuelgegen and my Wellness Hub islaygrowth.com LFG Baby!

Amanda Idusuyi is a pharmacist by trade working as a Rare Disease Fellow in Commercial Strategy at Sanofi. With her Pharm.D. degree from the University of Connecticut and leadership roles in various university and community initiatives, Amanda blends her deep scientific understanding with her business acumen to influence strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Her dual perspective enables her to undertake market analysis and strategic planning projects. A mentor to aspiring pharmacists, Amanda is committed to bridging the gap between clinical practice and the pharmaceutical industry. Despite being early in her career, she's made a significant impression with her dedication to improving patient care. Amanda's professional journey promises a fruitful career in shaping healthcare solutions.Connect with Amanda on:LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-idusuyi-pharm-d-731184198Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisters_in_medicine/Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Erica Savage is an Amazon best-selling author, Media Commentator, Celebrity Wellness Lifestyle Coach, Corporate Consultant and the founder of The Reframed Brain podcast and wellness community. Having sustained a serious traumatic brain injury in 2021 after being hit by an 18-wheel truck twice while traveling for work, Erica's professional and personal worlds transformed significantly. Her life changing injuries forced a year-long focus that included multiple therapies, adaptations, and recovery accommodations with the support of a polytrauma medical team, family, and faithful friends. Erica is a former Director of a political consulting and data management firm in Metro DC where she spearheaded the firm's partner outreach program and led its political consulting and marketing intelligence data tagging program. She also oversaw the execution of an 18-month international campaign, where she trained and managed teams responsible for reviewing and researching extensive data specific to Iraq War veterans and their impacted family members. However, Erica's crowning achievement is having served as an emissary in South Sudan in 2019 to address water access issues and being instrumental in the freeing of a political prisoner. Erica's writing and consistent media engagement, most notably and formerly as a Thursday night regular commentator on Roland Martin Unfiltered, made her a voice of political and social commentary for several years. Erica's creation of The Reframed Brain Podcast that debuted January 2022, brings her nearly two decades long political expertise, media engagement and energy into scope as she expertly centers brain health and unseen injuries. This is critically centered especially as the global pandemic gave rise to anxiety, stress, depression, suicide rates and mental health service demands. Erica's experience-driven injuries primed her to provide expertise in creating environments of healing and wellness to individuals, institutions, and corporate structures. Erica's first book, A Southern Guhl's Green Thumb, 9 Easy Care Plants to Add to Your Space, is an easy read to share the healing properties of plants and bring readers from interest to purchase. She was a featured speaker at Albany State University in September 2022 during Suicide Awareness Month and currently consults with corporate clients engaging select HBCU scholars to prioritize their mental well-being as global competitors. Erica has been effective in the coaching space having high-performing clients report significant decrease in overwhelm and increases in focus and health outcomes. Erica has been a guest on the Sirius XM's The Clay Cane Show, The Karen Hunter Show, The Happy Hour with Heather B., numerous podcasts, and is currently the co-host on SiriusXM's The Reecie Colbert Show.Connect with Erica on:Website:  www.GreatReset.todayInstagram: @1ericasavageJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Tina Loarte-Rodriguez is dedicated to leaving the world a little better than she finds it. She is an eternal optimist who believes in the power of community, kindness, and growth.    Her professional experience includes teaching and over seventeen years of nursing in various healthcare settings and specialties. She is the Associate Director of Health Equity Measures at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Tina works with talented clinical investigators, statisticians, analysts, computer scientists, economists, epidemiologists, management experts, and administrative staff, actively collaborating with national and international experts in health equity measures and outcomes research.    A first-generation college graduate, she is a graduate of Cornell University, UCONN, and Quinnipiac University. A perpetual learner passionate about innovation, health equity, and advocacy, she participates in the American Nurses Association's Innovation Accelerator Program and will be a fellow of the American Nurses Advocacy Institute in the fall.   Tina is a Hartford Business Journal Healthcare Hero Award and the Ct Nursing Association Excellence in Team Award winner. She is active with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses- Hartford Chapter, the CT Nursing Association, and DNPs of Color. Tina is a featured author in Hispanic Stars Rising Vol. III and is extremely proud of her most recent work, Latinas in Nursing, a collection of stories of determination, inspiration, and trust.  Check out the website: Latinasinnursing.com Tina works hard, and she plays even harder. She loves dancing, traveling, and reading. An Afro-Latina Boricua, born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she now resides in CT with her incredibly supportive husband, their three phenomenal children, her father, and two rescue dogs.Connect with Tina on:Website: www.Latinasinnursing.com Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. 1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Mrs. Sheryl Garriques-Lloyd completed her certificate in Registered General Nursing at the University Hospital of the West Indies, School of Nursing. She furthered her nursing studies at the Ministry of Health's Inservice Education Unit, specializing in Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Administration. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Education at The UWI School of Nursing, Mona. She worked at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the Bellevue Hospital for a combined total of 15 years. She transitioned from bedside nursing to teaching in 2014 and she is currently a Lecturer at The UWI School of Nursing, Mona. Her other professional and volunteer activities include being President of the Omega Kappa Chapter of STTI Honour Society of Nursing, President of the St. John the Baptist Kinder-Preparatory Home School Association, Council member for the Nursing Education Special Interest Group of the Nurses Association of Jamaica and a member of the Policy, Research and Publication Committee at the Nursing Council of Jamaica. She is also the Assistant Coordinator of the Lector's Ministry and a member of the Women's League at her church. She is an avid mental health advocate and is currently pursuing PhD studies in Mental Health. Her most rewarding job however is being a wife and mother to five children. Connect with Sheryl on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_mental_health101/ Email: amentallyhealthyyou@gmail.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Gaby Udabor is a functional medicine health consultant, maternal and child health advocate, Family Nurse Practitioner, speaker, best-selling author, Gaby U Show podcast host, and a mother of 5. She is the owner and founder of Gaby U Health & Wellness Hub, a 100% online functional medicine and integrative practice. She helps individuals and their families incorporate holistic living successfully using different proven strategies to achieve optimal health. For over 17 years, Gaby Udabor has worked in a wide range of different healthcare settings from primary care clinics, nursing homes, and weight loss clinics. Gaby's approach and passion for functional medicine began because of her personal battle with on and off fatigue and gut health issues that lasted for almost a decade. After many visits to multiple providers, labs, prescription medications, and still not getting better, she decided things needed to change.  Gaby's mission is to help individuals who share similar health issues, heal from the inside out. She is determined to empower people not to give up and to know that there is still hope to reclaim and a way to optimize their health. Gaby takes the time to learn each individual uniqueness from their personal health history, and dig deep into what has or has not worked in the past and this she believes is a way true healing can begin.

Eva Gallagher is the Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs at Agios Pharmaceuticals, and Assistant Professor, at Georgetown University. She received her Ph.D. in Nursing and Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Gallagher is responsible for hiring and developing of two teams of Medical Science Liaisons across the country and for the oversight of patient advocacy department and initiatives in oncology, hematology, and rare diseases.Previously, Eva worked as a nurse practitioner in oncology and hematology and then transitioned into research within the biotech industry. Her extensive oncology career includes leadership roles within medical affairs where she was responsible for oversight of all scientific content as well as business development outside of the United States.Eva is to founder and CEO of RN2 Pharma, an organization that helps nurses discover a way to use their nursing knowledge, talents, and skills to continue helping people in a fabulous [pharmaceutical] industry where the goal is to bring life-saving therapies to patients in need.Connect with Eva on:Facebook: RN2Pharma | Facebook Website: RN2Pharma | nursing career resourceJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

As an advocate for the LGBTQ community and an openly transgender rapper, 2AM Ricky is shifting hip-hop into a more inclusive culture, one song and conversation at a time. Known for utilizing his platform for the uplifting of marginalized communities and trans awareness, he collaborates in the brand strategy, creative direction and artist development of queer and black female creatives while providing inclusion and safety education to labels, non-profit organizations, and corporations. In 2021, Ricky became the First Black Transgender Male Artist to land #1 on any music chart, with his single "Whatchu On (ft. CeCe Peniston)" peaking at #1 on the LGBT Urban Charts for 10 weeks. He has helped educators, industry professionals and community leaders nationwide to define language and best practices for transgender healthcare and education, intersectionality, inclusive branding, wellness for transmen, diversity in marketing, and mental health within the music industry.Connect with 2AM Rickey on:Instagram: @2amrickyTwitter: @2amrickyWebsite: www.2AMRicky.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast2. Download your FREE resource 3 Questions to Ask When You're Stressed3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Audrey Boyce is the founder and CEO of Audrey Boyce LLC, Leadership and Wellness Coaching Services, offering professional and inspirational guidance in the nursing and healthcare industry.With 31 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Audrey has worked in various clinical settings, including hospitals, Homecare, hospice, Senior living Communities, and Faith communities, providing care to hundreds of patients.As a leadership Coach, Audrey specializes in developing the leadership and communication skills of nursing and healthcare leaders, helping them build strong and cohesive teams without experiencing burnout.Audrey is a sought-after speaker, having presented at Nurses conferences, churches, Women's retreats, Nursing colleges, and Senior living communities. Her life story of pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse and overcoming struggles resonates with her audience, inspiring and motivating them to reach their goals and add value to others. Audrey wrote "Top 10 Mistakes Overwhelmed Nurses Make: How To Avoid Giving Up Being A Nurse (...and Live a Balanced Life With Purpose and Reframing Stress In The Process)" to help overwhelmed nurses find balance and peace of mind and learn how to make self-care a priority. As a best seller author, Audrey understands the struggles of nurses who are feeling overwhelmed and disempowered. She provides step-by-step guidance on how to use mindful techniques to manage stress and create a balanced, purposeful life.Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Diane Drakes brings over ten years of experience as an educator, counselor, Certified Vision Coach to her work. She loves to talk about diversity, and is a trained inspirational speaker. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from McDaniel College in Maryland where she studied Social Work and Communication. Diane believes in the power of education and also holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education from Saint Joseph College of Connecticut. Diane has done such incredible work with her clients that live all over the globe,  from California to Connecticut and servicing international clients as well that she is now called the Vision Accelerator. Diane's life purpose is to help people find the tools and inspiration they need to achieve greatness in a life that both honors them as individuals and promotes the greater good. Connect with Diane on:Instagram: dianemdrakesFacebook: dreambigwithdiaWebsite:www.dianedrakes.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Diane Drakes brings over ten years of experience as an educator, counselor, Certified Vision Coach to her work. She loves to talk about diversity, and is a trained inspirational speaker. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from McDaniel College in Maryland where she studied Social Work and Communication. Diane believes in the power of education and also holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education from Saint Joseph College of Connecticut. Diane has done such incredible work with her clients that live all over the globe,  from California to Connecticut and servicing international clients as well that she is now called the Vision Accelerator. Diane's life purpose is to help people find the tools and inspiration they need to achieve greatness in a life that both honors them as individuals and promotes the greater good. Connect with Diane on:Instagram: dianemdrakesFacebook: dreambigwithdiaWebsite:www.dianedrakes.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

In the episode we:-Define P.I.E-Explore your P.I.E.-Discuss how stress can impact your P.I.E.__________________________________________________________Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Nigeria McHellon approach is from a place of compassion. She hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting individual self-growth and positive change.Nigeria McHellon believes that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. She is passionate about individual growth and diversity. It is her hope that each client that she is privileged to work with learns more about their individuality and the purpose they serve in the world around us.She use evidence based therapeutic approaches in my work. These processes are developed to help clients find new thinking patterns while developing healthy coping skills related to life's challenges. Nigeria McHellon is intentional about her mission to listen and understand each clients' perspective and his/her beliefs in effort to help them gain clarity about their thoughts and feelings.Nigeria McHellon has an extensive background working with individuals — children, adolescents, and adults — families, and couples. She has worked in various settings such as outpatient clinics, the public school system, dept. of juvenile justice, domestic violence shelters, and substance abuse treatment facilities to name a few. She has worked with victims of trauma and sexual abuse, served as a Clinician for human trafficking survivors, and as the Executive Director for a private adoption agency.Nigeria McHellon admire diversity and respect one's cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and spirituality. Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP, AGPCNP-BC is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse  Practitioner (AGPCNP) specializing in Dermatology. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice  and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from The George Washington University where she  was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has a  graduate certificate in bioengineering from Tufts University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing  from the University of Memphis (awarded for achievement in Mental Health Nursing), and a  Bachelor of Science in Biology from Radford University. She is the Blog Chair for Diversity in  Dermatology's Publication Committee and has co-authored an upcoming textbook on social  justice in nursing. As a budding entrepreneur and founder of Mahogany Telederm, a nurse practitioner led  teledermatology practice, she is eager to improve health inequities among diverse populations. She started her nursing career at Georgetown University Hospital more than ten years ago where  she was recognized as the Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse of the Year. Throughout her career,  she's had the opportunity to work in various healthcare facilities around the country gaining  further insight into variations in health behaviors and outcomes. She is a faith-based and plant- based practitioner who provides culturally competent care and promotes a holistic care model  with a team approach. Most importantly, she emphasizes shared-decision making where she  works with her patients and caregivers to determine the best course of action based on their  beliefs, values, and resources.  She is a co-host of TMI: The Melanin Initiative, a health literacy podcast based on the nursing  perspective. She is one of the co-founders of Kid's Career Crash Course, a professional  mentorship program for students (K-college). She is proud to be the daughter of a Marine Corps  veteran, Ooh-rah! She runs a health ministry with her mother in honor of her great- grandmother that promotes walking, healthy eating, disease prevention, and mental health. Her  favorite pastime is exploring nature. She's ran multiple races, including two Tough Mudder  obstacles and three half-marathons. She's a former Zumba instructor, and bikes or hikes as often as possible. As one of 4+ million nurses who are also one of the most respected professionals,  she is devoted to exposing nurses and the public to what it means to be a nurse and all we can  do. Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Carol Muleta is a Parenting Strategist and Consultant.  She created The Parenting 411, a portal where she engages parents and awakens the JOY in their journey with her fresh approach to addressing challenging behavior, building strong family connections, and fostering children's success in school and in life.  Carol reaches parents through keynotes, webinars, coaching, and a podcast.  She was named 2019 District of Columbia Mother of the Year® by American Mothers, Inc.  For six years, she hosted the Parenting 411 radio show on Baltimore's Radio One talk radio station and was named Radio Personality of the Year at SpeakerCon 2019.  A 5x best-selling author, Carol has a written a poignant, mini-motherhood memoir, entitled Mother's Work:  Pearls of Wisdom & Gems from my journey.  Her recent anthology, The Parenting Odyssey:  Trials, Treasures, and Triumphs of Parenting in a Pandemic was a finalist at the 2022 International Book Awards.  In her previous career in corporate marketing, she oversaw a product portfolio that generated over $1B in annual revenue.  Her signature story, “Scaling Up:  From Marketing Manager to Mother of the Year” has inspired many. Carol lives in Northern Virginia and is the proud mom of twin sons who are now young adults.Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Dr. Latora is the owner of ECLIPSE Health Consultants, LLC and it's affiliate The Nurse Doc Is Zen™ merging the art and science of Nursing and Yoga for holistic lifestyle coaching. Our mission is to normalize Self-care as an activity of daily living.Dr.Latora is passionate about empowering others to reach their optimal level of physical health and emotional wellbeing. With 29 years of RN clinical experience, she is a Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) with additional training in Pastoral Health Ministry; YogaNurse(R) Yoga Teacher and Psychotherapeutic Yoga. As a Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Dr. Latora offers virtual and in-person holistic wellness experiences. Consultation services include wellness meditations; therapeutic journaling; private and group Yoga classes. Dr. Latora is an international contractspeaker, facilitator and presenter with experience working with Actelion, Amtrak, American Cancer Society, Genentech, Gilead and the National Institute of Health. Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Darlene Bell BSN, RN, CNOR, NC-BC, LE is a Board-Certified Integrative Nurse Coach and owner of Belle Vie Integrative Wellness, an online stress management coaching business that helps driven women who are committed to their personal growth, but struggle to manage stress while juggling daily life. In addition, she is a freelance writer, an owner of her weekly blog site and is the author to digital products, all of which focus on stress, wellness and personal development. She enjoys empowering other women and watching them evolve into their best self, by helping women discover symptoms of stress within the eight levels of wellness and how to manage the symptoms when they appear, all while juggling life. With more than twenty years of nursing experience, caring and nurturing others is not foreign to Darlene, as she believes that to be well, self-awareness must be attained to live a life with decreased stress, to show up properly and successfully. She enjoys learning about wellness, how to navigate through life with flexibility and resiliency without neglecting self. In turn, this allows her to walk alongside others as they embark on their own journey towards personal development and stress management, so they can “Glow From The Inside Out.” Website: www.belleviewellness.com/blog IG : @bellevie_integrative_wellness FB: @bviw21 Email: darlene@belleviewellness.com Etsy: bviw21.etsy.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Darlene Bell BSN, RN, CNOR, NC-BC, LE is a Board-Certified Integrative Nurse Coach and owner of Belle Vie Integrative Wellness, an online stress management coaching business that helps driven women who are committed to their personal growth, but struggle to manage stress while juggling daily life. In addition, she is a freelance writer, an owner of her weekly blog site and is the author to digital products, all of which focus on stress, wellness and personal development. She enjoys empowering other women and watching them evolve into their best self, by helping women discover symptoms of stress within the eight levels of wellness and how to manage the symptoms when they appear, all while juggling life. With more than twenty years of nursing experience, caring and nurturing others is not foreign to Darlene, as she believes that to be well, self-awareness must be attained to live a life with decreased stress, to show up properly and successfully. She enjoys learning about wellness, how to navigate through life with flexibility and resiliency without neglecting self. In turn, this allows her to walk alongside others as they embark on their own journey towards personal development and stress management, so they can “Glow From The Inside Out.” Website: www.belleviewellness.com/blog IG : @bellevie_integrative_wellness FB: @bviw21 Email: darlene@belleviewellness.com Etsy: bviw21.etsy.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Divya Navani, MD, is an internist with a passion for physician health. She works as a consultant and a team builder for physicians, supporting physicians to grow personally and professionally through life and its stresses. She has created an 8-week program called Beating Burnout MD. She stresses the importance of sleep, stress management, and relationships, both personal and professional, in helping physicians beat burnout. Divya has been deeply touched by the suffering of her patients over her 25-plus-year career as an internist. On the personal front, she was devastated when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the young age of 58. All this sent her barrelling down the path of "searching for health." She brings back her deeply researched and practically lived perspective on health to her colleagues. She understands that health occurs at all levels and is lost at all levels--- physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic. She supports physicians in reclaiming their health on all these levels."You are born with your highest and natural blueprint of health. It is always there. No matter what has happened or where you are now, this blueprint is always accessible. Health is always accessible. Health is always within reach. Health is always there."You can book a discovery call with her @therenenewedmd.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Erica D the NP is a family nurse practitioner and creator of The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner and The Nurse Practitioner Charting School. After overcoming burnout herself, Erica created The Burned-out NP to help overwhelmed nurse practitioners create a better work-life balance, conquer burnout, and advocate for themselves. Erica also created The Nurse Practitioner Charting School to be the one-stop for all documentation resources created specifically for nurse practitioners. The NP Charting School offers online courses on time management and charting tips, billing and coding, and legal issues with charting. Learn more at www.burnedoutnp.com and www.npchartingschool.comJoin the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats