Joyce Bergsma

Such an important topic and when you hear the statistics that Joyce shares in this interview its truly so strange that we don’t talk about it more. The Blues, Depression….. We need to talk about it and we also need to know that there ARE solutions. Joyce shares so much wisdom and even better … she shares HOPE on this cast, I am truly feeling honoured to host such a show, and that we can get this message out to the masses that help is available and healing is possible and that it happens. Enjoy the Episode! x Kaz Joyce Bergsma Bio: Joyce Bergsma is a registered Nutritional Therapist, practicing Orthomolecular and Functional Medicine since 2010. Joyce has a BA from Canada and later trained as a Nutritional Therapist in the UK. Her interest is on how food affects mental health and she is an advocate for approachable change for her clients. Before studying nutrition, Joyce worked for the largest private health insurer in the UK. Since moving to the Netherlands, she’s focussed on where food comes from and how it can be used to best promote our mental health. Growing up in Canada, the kitchen was the centre of Joyce’s family home. Her mother taught her how to cook from an early age with the vegetables from their garden. As she got older, she noticed how food affected her mood, energy levels, digestion and stress levels. When several people close to her started developing serious health problems, she felt there was a connection between the illnesses and their diets. Would a healthier diet create a healthier life? This interest led Joyce to study nutrition in the UK, where she learned to identify the connections between the systems of the body. She found out how diet, exercise, our environment and genetics affect whether diseases develop or not. Joyce’s interest in preventing the same depression her close family suffer from inspired her to learn how mental health could be influenced by nutrient therapy. Understanding the challenges of adjusting our lifestyles in a consumer society, she is keen to motivate others in making practical changes that enable their bodies to heal themselves. Change is difficult, there’s no two ways about it. Joyce works to break down the different factors that contribute to mental health into bite-sized pieces so each step is manageable. We all have busy lives, but making change just happens one step at a time. Joyce is currently working on developing the Happiness Hub, a place to connect and learn about being mentally healthier. She also offers personal consultations and runs workshops for private groups on Stress Management and Fermenting Foods. You can book online at www.eatlivelovefood.com. Joyce’s Quote: You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take one step at a time Joyce’s Recommended Resources: Period Repair Manual – Lara Briden Why Isn’t My Brain Working? – Datis Kharrazia Brain Maker – Dr David Perlmutter Grain Brain – Dr David Perlmutter Healing Without Freud or Prozac – Dr David Servan-Schreiber Joyce’s Links:  Website/Blog : http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/postpartum-depression/ https://www.instagram.com/eatlivelovefood/ https://www.facebook.com/eatlivelovefood https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgehr-uuZVkvSk416qLceng https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1099386/admin/updates/ https://twitter.com/eatlivelovefood The post Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Such an important topic and when you hear the statistics that Joyce shares in this interview its truly so strange that we don’t talk about it more. The Blues, Depression….. We need to talk about it and we also need to know that there ARE solutions. Joyce shares so much wisdom and even better … she shares HOPE on this cast, I am truly feeling honoured to host such a show, and that we can get this message out to the masses that help is available and healing is possible and that it happens. Enjoy the Episode! x Kaz Joyce Bergsma Bio: Joyce Bergsma is a registered Nutritional Therapist, practicing Orthomolecular and Functional Medicine since 2010. Joyce has a BA from Canada and later trained as a Nutritional Therapist in the UK. Her interest is on how food affects mental health and she is an advocate for approachable change for her clients. Before studying nutrition, Joyce worked for the largest private health insurer in the UK. Since moving to the Netherlands, she’s focussed on where food comes from and how it can be used to best promote our mental health. Growing up in Canada, the kitchen was the centre of Joyce’s family home. Her mother taught her how to cook from an early age with the vegetables from their garden. As she got older, she noticed how food affected her mood, energy levels, digestion and stress levels. When several people close to her started developing serious health problems, she felt there was a connection between the illnesses and their diets. Would a healthier diet create a healthier life? This interest led Joyce to study nutrition in the UK, where she learned to identify the connections between the systems of the body. She found out how diet, exercise, our environment and genetics affect whether diseases develop or not. Joyce’s interest in preventing the same depression her close family suffer from inspired her to learn how mental health could be influenced by nutrient therapy. Understanding the challenges of adjusting our lifestyles in a consumer society, she is keen to motivate others in making practical changes that enable their bodies to heal themselves. Change is difficult, there’s no two ways about it. Joyce works to break down the different factors that contribute to mental health into bite-sized pieces so each step is manageable. We all have busy lives, but making change just happens one step at a time. Joyce is currently working on developing the Happiness Hub, a place to connect and learn about being mentally healthier. She also offers personal consultations and runs workshops for private groups on Stress Management and Fermenting Foods. You can book online at <a href="http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eatlivelovefood.com</a>. Joyce’s Quote: You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take one step at a time Joyce’s Recommended Resources: <a href="http://www.larabriden.com/period-repair-manual/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Period Repair Manual</a> – Lara Briden <a href="http://brainhealthbook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Isn’t My Brain Working?</a> – Datis Kharrazia <a href="https://www.drperlmutter.com/about/brain-maker-by-david-perlmutter-md/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brain Maker</a> – Dr David Perlmutter <a href="https://www.drperlmutter.com/about/grain-brain-by-david-perlmutter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grain Brain –</a> Dr David Perlmutter <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Without-Freud-Prozac-Approaches/dp/1447211464" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healing Without Freud or Prozac</a> – Dr David Servan-Schreiber Joyce’s Links: Website/Blog : <a href="http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/postpartum-depression/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/postpartum-depression/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatlivelovefood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/eatlivelovefood/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eatlivelovefood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/eatlivelovefood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgehr-uuZVkvSk416qLceng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgehr-uuZVkvSk416qLceng</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1099386/admin/updates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1099386/admin/updates/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/eatlivelovefood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/eatlivelovefood</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-085-joyce-bergsma-more-than-just-the-blues" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues

Bianca Sprague

Bianca Sprague Bio:  Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana, and their daughter, Gray. And a bio of bebo mia:  bebo mia inc. is a training &amp; mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field, including pregnancy/birth professionals, childbirth educators &amp; parenting specialists. They offer comprehensive skills, business support &amp; community care through an innovative online structure that spans a global market. A very different culture from both the patriarchal boardroom model &amp; the female-centric multi-level marketing industry, bebo mia offers opportunities for women to work from home while making an income for themselves and their families. They develop inclusive, accessible trainings for women that provide the skills needed to grow &amp; sustain a lucrative business. bebo mia remains fiercely committed to their original mission that was developed in 2008: To connect women to their intrinsic value and power. Bianca’s Quote: “not my circus, not my monkeys” Bianca’s Resource:  Book – Danielle La Porte  – The Firestarter Sessions  Book – Brene Brown  – Daring Greatly  Book  – Elizabeth Gilbert  – Big Magic  Website  – Olivia Scobie.com  – Birth Trauma Healing Bianca’s Links: www.bebomia.com &amp; www.babyandmefitness.com  Check out Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The post MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Bianca Sprague Bio: Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana, and their daughter, Gray. And a bio of bebo mia: bebo mia inc. is a training &amp; mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field, including pregnancy/birth professionals, childbirth educators &amp; parenting specialists. They offer comprehensive skills, business support &amp; community care through an innovative online structure that spans a global market. A very different culture from both the patriarchal boardroom model &amp; the female-centric multi-level marketing industry, bebo mia offers opportunities for women to work from home while making an income for themselves and their families. They develop inclusive, accessible trainings for women that provide the skills needed to grow &amp; sustain a lucrative business. bebo mia remains fiercely committed to their original mission that was developed in 2008: To connect women to their intrinsic value and power. Bianca’s Quote: “not my circus, not my monkeys” Bianca’s Resource: Book – Danielle La Porte  – <a href="http://www.daniellelaporte.com/store/shop/books/the-fire-starter-sessions-paperback.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Firestarter Sessions</a> Book – Brene Brown  – <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588356-daring-greatly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daring Greatly</a> Book  – Elizabeth Gilbert  – <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic</a> Website  – <a href="http://oliviascobie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Scobie.com</a>  – Birth Trauma Healing Bianca’s Links: <a href="http://www.bebomia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bebomia.com</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.babyandmefitness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.babyandmefitness.com</a> Check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bebomiainc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bebo_mia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-084-bianca-sprague-birth-trauma-myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths

Dotan Dagan

Dotan Dagan Bio:  Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the Netherlands and part of its unique maternity care system. She is focusing on a nourishing, natural approach for the postpartum period. Dotan has experience in methods such as attachment parenting, Aware parenting, baby wearing, baby led weaning, co-sleeping, long-term nursing and non-violent communication and is very respectful of the parents individual needs and wishes during this special moment in their lives. Quote:  “If you want the truth, I’ll tell you the truth: Listen to that secret sound, the real sound, which is inside of you.”  by Kabir a Sufi poet Dotan’s Resources:  “Atachment Play” by Aletha Solter  “The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother”  by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger Mother’s Wisdom deck by Niri Dewart, Elizabeth Marglin Dotan’s Links:  Natural Postpartum Kraamzorg www.naturalpostpartum.nl dotan@naturalpostpartum.nl 06-52611556 The post MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dotan Dagan Bio:  Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the Netherlands and part of its unique maternity care system. She is focusing on a nourishing, natural approach for the postpartum period. Dotan has experience in methods such as attachment parenting, Aware parenting, baby wearing, baby led weaning, co-sleeping, long-term nursing and non-violent communication and is very respectful of the parents individual needs and wishes during this special moment in their lives. Quote:  “If you want the truth, I’ll tell you the truth: Listen to that secret sound, the real sound, which is inside of you.”  by Kabir a Sufi poet Dotan’s Resources: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Play-childrens-behavior-connection/dp/0961307382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atachment Play</a>” by Aletha Solter “<a href="https://www.bol.com/nl/f/first-forty-days/9200000056503277/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother</a>”  by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Wisdom-Deck-Inspiration-Guidebook/dp/145491890X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mother’s Wisdom deck</a> by Niri Dewart, Elizabeth Marglin Dotan’s Links: Natural Postpartum Kraamzorg <a href="http://www.naturalpostpartum.nl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.naturalpostpartum.nl</a> <a>dotan@naturalpostpartum.nl</a> <a>06-52611556</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-083-early-post-partum-dotan-dagan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan

Kamini Stam

In the first few minutes that I met Kamini, I realised that we speak the same language. Although she is a pregnancy yoga teacher and myself a pregnancy chiropractor, we have the same beliefs and philosophies on birth, the pelvis, sitting, opening. She is so refreshing and I am thrilled to share her wisdom on the cast. Kamini Stam’s Bio Kamini has worked as a massage therapist since 1998 and started teaching Yoga in 2008. She has had the privilege to study with various renowned teachers around the globe. Each one of them helped her deepen her understanding of the human body, and clarifying the interaction between body and mind. In 2010 she decided to specialize in Pregnancy Yoga. From 2011 she studied with Katy Bowman to learn more about how the body is really designed and meant to move. Kamini is passionate about alignment and intrigued about how physical alignment supports a positive mindset or ‘mental alignment’. During the course in Pregnancy Yoga and Alignment she will explain you how to adapt various yoga postures to the needs of your pregnant body, working on an optimal balance between flexibility and strength to prepare your body for birth. In her classes you will learn all about pelvic alignment, on how to get and keep your pelvic floor muscles toned ánd relaxed and why that is important. You will learn not just to squat, but hów to squat to prepare for birth and how to create the optimal birthing space in the (lower opening of the) pelvis. Kamini’s Quote: “our bodies are made to birth” Kamini’s Resources:  WEBSITES:  *www.nutritiousmovement.com (Katy Bowman)  *www.birthlight.com (Francoise Freedman) BOOKS:  *Spiritual Midwifery (Ina May Gaskin)  *The Female Pelvis-Anatomy and Exercises (Blandine Calais-Germain)  *The Architecture and Design of Man and Woman- The Marvel of the Human Body, Revealed (Alexander Tsiaras) Kamini’s Deets/Links:  *www.kaministam.nl / FB: Pregnancy Yoga with Kamini  *Studio MAY-B, Amaliastraat 5, Amsterdam (Westerpark area) / FB: Studio MAY-B The post MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In the first few minutes that I met Kamini, I realised that we speak the same language. Although she is a pregnancy yoga teacher and myself a pregnancy chiropractor, we have the same beliefs and philosophies on birth, the pelvis, sitting, opening. She is so refreshing and I am thrilled to share her wisdom on the cast. Kamini Stam’s Bio Kamini has worked as a massage therapist since 1998 and started teaching Yoga in 2008. She has had the privilege to study with various renowned teachers around the globe. Each one of them helped her deepen her understanding of the human body, and clarifying the interaction between body and mind. In 2010 she decided to specialize in Pregnancy Yoga. From 2011 she studied with Katy Bowman to learn more about how the body is really designed and meant to move. Kamini is passionate about alignment and intrigued about how physical alignment supports a positive mindset or ‘mental alignment’. During the course in Pregnancy Yoga and Alignment she will explain you how to adapt various yoga postures to the needs of your pregnant body, working on an optimal balance between flexibility and strength to prepare your body for birth. In her classes you will learn all about pelvic alignment, on how to get and keep your pelvic floor muscles toned ánd relaxed and why that is important. You will learn not just to squat, but hów to squat to prepare for birth and how to create the optimal birthing space in the (lower opening of the) pelvis. Kamini’s Quote: “our bodies are made to birth” Kamini’s Resources: WEBSITES: *<a href="http://www.nutritiousmovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nutritiousmovement.com</a> (Katy Bowman) *<a href="http://www.birthlight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.birthlight.com</a> (Francoise Freedman) BOOKS: *Spiritual Midwifery (Ina May Gaskin) *The Female Pelvis-Anatomy and Exercises (Blandine Calais-Germain) *The Architecture and Design of Man and Woman- The Marvel of the Human Body, Revealed (Alexander Tsiaras) Kamini’s Deets/Links: *<a href="http://www.kaministam.nl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaministam.nl</a> / FB: Pregnancy Yoga with Kamini *Studio MAY-B, Amaliastraat 5, Amsterdam (Westerpark area) / FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Massage.Alignment.Yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio MAY-B</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-082-kamini-stam-pelvic-alignment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment

Eva Visser

Eva Visser Plaza Bio:  Eva Visser Plaza is passionate about guiding women to create ease, purpose and connection in their lives to become authentic inspired creators of their lives. She was not born a coach, guide or mentor. She has done different studies and worked in different work environment. In 2009, while she was working as a project manager/consultant in a consulting firm, she became a mother for the first time. When she returned to her  job after her maternity leave, she struggled for a year to create purpose and alignment with her new self as a mother. Her priorities hadchanged and her work field and activities did not resonate with her anymore. While she was juggling my role as a mother and consultant she landed in a burn-out in 2010. She took a wise decision by following her heart and started the three-year Rebalancing Bodywork therapy training where she was invited to reconnect with her heart and soul. Fast forward, 6 years later she has become a certified Rebalancing Body worker and stress coach. Until today she have guided many intuitive, sensitive, creative, international women (and since this year many men are knocking on her practice door) successfully explore their mind, body, soul alignment to create ease, purpose, flow, authenticity and autonomy. Since 2014 she is the the owner of the holistic coaching and bodywork practice Eva Authentic Living, based in Amsterdam. She offers 1-1 coaching programs, workshops and training regarding soul-centered career coaching, Burn-out and stress recovery coaching and personalized rebalancing bodywork programs. She is on a mission to facilitate women and men to connect with their authentic self and embody themselves to transform them into leaders of the new economy. She invites my clients to embody their soulful value through authenticity, compassion, intuition, collaboration, sensitivity and long-term view and contribute with that to a sustainable, heart-centered world. When we allow ourselves to step into our light, magic starts to happen and that transforms our lives and that of others and the world. Eva’s Quote: “Listen to your body to receive Wisdom” Eva’s Resources: If Women Rose Rooted: Sharon Blackie Playing Big, Tara Mohr The Heroine’s Journey, Maureen Murdock.  Eva’s Details/Links:  When you would like to receive more good resources and inspiration then you can sign up for Eva’s soulful conversations. In those mails she shares inspiration, motivation and guidance for living a life in alignment. You can sign up by clicking on the following link: http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/soulful-conversations/ When you have listened to the podcast and you are interested in working with Eva, then as mentioned on the episode, she invites you to book a free 30 minute introduction call to get to know her and her work and see if she can help you with your current challenges. If you are not based in Amsterdam, don’t worry, she offers online guidance also through zoom or Skype. http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/introductory-call/ The post MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Eva Visser Plaza Bio:  Eva Visser Plaza is passionate about guiding women to create ease, purpose and connection in their lives to become authentic inspired creators of their lives. She was not born a coach, guide or mentor. She has done different studies and worked in different work environment. In 2009, while she was working as a project manager/consultant in a consulting firm, she became a mother for the first time. When she returned to her  job after her maternity leave, she struggled for a year to create purpose and alignment with her new self as a mother. Her priorities hadchanged and her work field and activities did not resonate with her anymore. While she was juggling my role as a mother and consultant she landed in a burn-out in 2010. She took a wise decision by following her heart and started the three-year Rebalancing Bodywork therapy training where she was invited to reconnect with her heart and soul. Fast forward, 6 years later she has become a certified Rebalancing Body worker and stress coach. Until today she have guided many intuitive, sensitive, creative, international women (and since this year many men are knocking on her practice door) successfully explore their mind, body, soul alignment to create ease, purpose, flow, authenticity and autonomy. Since 2014 she is the the owner of the holistic coaching and bodywork practice Eva Authentic Living, based in Amsterdam. She offers 1-1 coaching programs, workshops and training regarding soul-centered career coaching, Burn-out and stress recovery coaching and personalized rebalancing bodywork programs. She is on a mission to facilitate women and men to connect with their authentic self and embody themselves to transform them into leaders of the new economy. She invites my clients to embody their soulful value through authenticity, compassion, intuition, collaboration, sensitivity and long-term view and contribute with that to a sustainable, heart-centered world. When we allow ourselves to step into our light, magic starts to happen and that transforms our lives and that of others and the world. Eva’s Quote: “Listen to your body to receive Wisdom” Eva’s Resources: <ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Women-Rooted-Power-Celtic-Woman-Sharon-Blackie/1910463256" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If Women Rose Rooted: Sharon Blackie</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Big-practical-guide-brilliant/dp/0099591529/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498681667&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Playing+Big%2C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playing Big, Tara Mohr</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Heroines-Journey-Maureen-Murdock/0877734852/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498681696&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=The+Heroine%E2%80%99s+Journey%2C+Maureen+Murdock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Heroine’s Journey, Maureen Murdock</a>.</li> </ul> Eva’s Details/Links:  When you would like to receive more good resources and inspiration then you can sign up for Eva’s soulful conversations. In those mails she shares inspiration, motivation and guidance for living a life in alignment. You can sign up by clicking on the following link: <a href="http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/soulful-conversations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/soulful-conversations/</a> When you have listened to the podcast and you are interested in working with Eva, then as mentioned on the episode, she invites you to book a free 30 minute introduction call to get to know her and her work and see if she can help you with your current challenges. If you are not based in Amsterdam, don’t worry, she offers online guidance also through zoom or Skype. <a href="http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/introductory-call/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/introductory-call/</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-081-eva-visser-plaza-authentic-motherhood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood

Becky Spellman

I know that you have been waiting for me to an episode on Diastasis Recti and for thoset hat ahven’t I know that you will be grateful with this epsidoe too seeing as you will wnat to echck yourselves for it and it also might answer some unanswered questions about your post -partum body. Becky was a joy to interview, she has a relaxing voice to listen to, an amazing accent that I LOVE  and also so much wisdom to share on the topic. Enjoy the Episode and see you back here next episode. X Kaz Becky Spellman Bio:  I was born in Liverpool in 1975 &amp; because of a turned in left foot, was sent to ballet class at the age of 3 by our family doctor. 10 years of ballet school followed &amp; I was lucky enough to have worked as a ballet dancer from when I was 19 until I retired at 30 when I had my daughter. As a dancer I had always done Pilates, it was part of our curriculum at school (my teacher was Alan Herdman) &amp; later in the companies I danced in, Pilates was part of our daily routine. Admittedly I didn’t like it but if I wanted to keep my body healthy &amp; able to stand up to the demands of dancing 8 shows a week whilst touring, it was something I would have to do. After retiring in 2006, I retrained as a Pilates teacher under the tutelage of Debbie Jenner &amp; Suus Wilms in Amsterdam. It took a year to do the full comprehensive program &amp; I was selected to work in Debbie’s studio allowing me to clock up my apprentice hours &amp; learn from watching the more experienced teachers there. 3 years later I was accepted onto the 2 year Master Mentor Program under Lolita San Miguel in NYC.. The opportunity to learn from her was amazing and changed my perspective of what is possible with the help of Pilates. I graduated in 2011, making me one of only two Lolita trained teachers in the Netherlands &amp; later that year opened my own studio. As I began to study and explore the possibilities of the Pilates method I started to work with two really talented physiotherapists from Amsterdam, Joep Kamphuis &amp; Roan Vierhout. They would refer their patients to me with a “wish list” for their patient’s rehab. I delved into the traditional work that I had been trained in by Lolita to find solutions and then taught it to our clients. Not only was this in itself exciting to do, but we noticed that our patients were recovering much faster than we had expected through their combined physiotherapy and Pilates programs. After working so closely with the physiotherapists, i realised that i want to deepen my knowledge of the human body in order to become a better Pilates teacher. As of September 2016, i will be studying two days a week for my Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Thim van der Laan School of Physiotherapy in Nieuwegein, Utrecht. Quote: “I love seeing my clients more comfortable” Resources:  Website :  Dianne Lee Becky’s Details:  Website : Align Pilates The post MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I know that you have been waiting for me to an episode on Diastasis Recti and for thoset hat ahven’t I know that you will be grateful with this epsidoe too seeing as you will wnat to echck yourselves for it and it also might answer some unanswered questions about your post -partum body. Becky was a joy to interview, she has a relaxing voice to listen to, an amazing accent that I LOVE  and also so much wisdom to share on the topic. Enjoy the Episode and see you back here next episode. X Kaz Becky Spellman Bio:  I was born in Liverpool in 1975 &amp; because of a turned in left foot, was sent to ballet class at the age of 3 by our family doctor. 10 years of ballet school followed &amp; I was lucky enough to have worked as a ballet dancer from when I was 19 until I retired at 30 when I had my daughter. As a dancer I had always done Pilates, it was part of our curriculum at school (my teacher was Alan Herdman) &amp; later in the companies I danced in, Pilates was part of our daily routine. Admittedly I didn’t like it but if I wanted to keep my body healthy &amp; able to stand up to the demands of dancing 8 shows a week whilst touring, it was something I would have to do. After retiring in 2006, I retrained as a Pilates teacher under the tutelage of Debbie Jenner &amp; Suus Wilms in Amsterdam. It took a year to do the full comprehensive program &amp; I was selected to work in Debbie’s studio allowing me to clock up my apprentice hours &amp; learn from watching the more experienced teachers there. 3 years later I was accepted onto the 2 year Master Mentor Program under Lolita San Miguel in NYC.. The opportunity to learn from her was amazing and changed my perspective of what is possible with the help of Pilates. I graduated in 2011, making me one of only two Lolita trained teachers in the Netherlands &amp; later that year opened my own studio. As I began to study and explore the possibilities of the Pilates method I started to work with two really talented physiotherapists from Amsterdam, Joep Kamphuis &amp; Roan Vierhout. They would refer their patients to me with a “wish list” for their patient’s rehab. I delved into the traditional work that I had been trained in by Lolita to find solutions and then taught it to our clients. Not only was this in itself exciting to do, but we noticed that our patients were recovering much faster than we had expected through their combined physiotherapy and Pilates programs. After working so closely with the physiotherapists, i realised that i want to deepen my knowledge of the human body in order to become a better Pilates teacher. As of September 2016, i will be studying two days a week for my Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Thim van der Laan School of Physiotherapy in Nieuwegein, Utrecht. Quote: “I love seeing my clients more comfortable” Resources: Website :  <a href="http://dianelee.ca/articles.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dianne Lee</a> Becky’s Details: Website : <a href="http://www.alignpilates.eu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Align Pilates</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-080-becky-spellman-diastiasis-recti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti

Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland

A super important topic and it was a joy to hear Joann’a passion for her work adn also her drive in what got her started on her journey to the work that she is doing now. A wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to have her on the show this week Please share far and wide! Enjoy!  x Kaz Joanna’s Bio: Dr. Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland is a certified nutritional coach, a registered paramedical natural medicine practitioner and a functional medicine practitioner in training. She has a Biology MSc from a Polish University (Warmia and Masuria University) and she has earned a doctorate in molecular microbiology at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. After her academic education she went on to work in the biotech industry. In 2015, following her gut and returning to her lifelong passion for health, microbes, nutrition and education she brought to life her own company ProBiotic DIGEST. Now, she consults and promotes health through education about nutrition, gut health, human gut microbiome and lifestyle to help people in their journey to wellbeing. She is a voice for voiceless microbes – to tell you how important microbes are in our lives. Dr. Joanna as a mother of two daughters is acutely aware of the impact of healthy living – physically, emotionally and psychologically – on children. It drives her to promote health for people of all ages. Joanna is an author of scientific publications and contributed to several books. She offers individual consulting and workshops. For more information visit her website www.probioticdigest.com Joanna’s Quote:  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep balance, you must keep moving”. Albert Einstein. Joanna’s Resources: 1. “Follow your gut” by Rob Knight 2. “The Good Gut” by Justin and Erica Sonnenburg 3. “Missing microbes” by Martin Blaser 4. “Eat Dirt” by Dr. Josh Axe 5. “The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer 6. “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” by Natasha Campbell 7. “The probiotics revolution” by Gary Huffnagle 8. “Food rules – an eater’s manual” by Michael Pollan 9. “The urban monk” by Pedram Shojai 10.“Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” by Laura Markham Joanna’s Details:  Web:  www.Probioticdigest.com  Email: info@probioticdigest.com  Fb: Probiotic Digest The post MUM 079: Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland: Good Gut Health from Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A super important topic and it was a joy to hear Joann’a passion for her work adn also her drive in what got her started on her journey to the work that she is doing now. A wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to have her on the show this week Please share far and wide! Enjoy! x Kaz Joanna’s Bio: Dr. Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland is a certified nutritional coach, a registered paramedical natural medicine practitioner and a functional medicine practitioner in training. She has a Biology MSc from a Polish University (Warmia and Masuria University) and she has earned a doctorate in molecular microbiology at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. After her academic education she went on to work in the biotech industry. In 2015, following her gut and returning to her lifelong passion for health, microbes, nutrition and education she brought to life her own company ProBiotic DIGEST. Now, she consults and promotes health through education about nutrition, gut health, human gut microbiome and lifestyle to help people in their journey to wellbeing. She is a voice for voiceless microbes – to tell you how important microbes are in our lives. Dr. Joanna as a mother of two daughters is acutely aware of the impact of healthy living – physically, emotionally and psychologically – on children. It drives her to promote health for people of all ages. Joanna is an author of scientific publications and contributed to several books. She offers individual consulting and workshops. For more information visit her website <a href="http://www.probioticdigest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.probioticdigest.com</a> Joanna’s Quote:  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep balance, you must keep moving”. Albert Einstein. Joanna’s Resources: 1. “Follow your gut” by Rob Knight 2. “The Good Gut” by Justin and Erica Sonnenburg 3. “Missing microbes” by Martin Blaser 4. “Eat Dirt” by Dr. Josh Axe 5. “The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer 6. “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” by Natasha Campbell 7. “The probiotics revolution” by Gary Huffnagle 8. “Food rules – an eater’s manual” by Michael Pollan 9. “The urban monk” by Pedram Shojai 10.“Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” by Laura Markham Joanna’s Details: Web:  <a href="http://probioticdigest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Probioticdigest.com</a> Email: <a>info@probioticdigest.com</a> Fb: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/probioticdigest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Probiotic Digest</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-079-joanna-krzeslak-hoogland-good-gut-health-from-birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 079: Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland: Good Gut Health from Birth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 079: Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland: Good Gut Health from Birth

An episode for all busy parents this week. You will love this mama’s jouney from corporate career to burnout to self taught chef to Dutch Masterchef finalist to cookbook creator. Such a great one. Get listening. I can’t wait for the book and yes I have already pre-ordered. X Kaz Bojana’s Bio Bojana is Serbian, living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She is a wife and a mom of two boys. Bojana has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD. During her corporate career, she held positions as a strategy consultant; investment banking associate; strategy and finance manager at eBay. Bojana is a self-taught chef and following her passion for cooking, she reached the finals week of the Dutch version of the popular TV cooking show Masterchef. She has since run her own culinary business Bojana Flavors (www.bojanaflavors.com) and is currently writing a cookbook. Her favourite cookies are still macarons. Daily Dinners for Busy Parents:  Pick, Prep and Plate Your Way To Delicious Family Dinners For busy working parents, getting dinner on the table is a daily struggle. Stressed and pressed for time, they resort to the same tired recipes and processed foods to do the job. Mom and Chef Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic brings a method to the weeknight madness, making it easy to cook healthy, delicious family dinners in 10 minutes—or less. Having been a working mom in a high-pressure corporate career, I know the challenges busy parents face. And as a professional chef, I have learnt invaluable planning and preparation skills that I have translated into a method suitable for home kitchens. Bringing the efficiency of the professional kitchen into the home, her easy-to-follow approach teaches readers how to: Remove daily stress: plan, organize and prep the basics in advance, without sacrificing nutrition or quality Shorten daily rush time: finish healthy and delicious dinners in 10 minutes or less Provide flexibility: last minute mix and match approach to feed even the pickiest eaters without cooking two meals  Bojana’s zero-recipe method is a spark of genius that fills family dinners with variety and healthy goodness. She equips busy parents with the skills and strategies they need to provide the healthy, delicious food their family deserves—and to do it brilliantly every day. Bojana’s Quote: “I never anticipated how much becoming a mum would change me” Bojana’s Resources: seriouseats.com Book recommendation: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/ Amsterdam Mamas Facebook Group  Bojana’s Deets:  Website: www.bojanaflavors.com  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bojana.kookt  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bojanaflavors/  Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/BojanaFlavors/ The post MUM 078: Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic : Daily Dinners for Busy Parents appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

An episode for all busy parents this week. You will love this mama’s jouney from corporate career to burnout to self taught chef to Dutch Masterchef finalist to cookbook creator. Such a great one. Get listening. I can’t wait for the book and yes I have already pre-ordered. X Kaz Bojana’s Bio Bojana is Serbian, living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She is a wife and a mom of two boys. Bojana has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD. During her corporate career, she held positions as a strategy consultant; investment banking associate; strategy and finance manager at eBay. Bojana is a self-taught chef and following her passion for cooking, she reached the finals week of the Dutch version of the popular TV cooking show Masterchef. She has since run her own culinary business Bojana Flavors (<a href="http://www.bojanaflavors.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bojanaflavors.com</a>) and is currently writing a cookbook. Her favourite cookies are still macarons. Daily Dinners for Busy Parents:  Pick, Prep and Plate Your Way To Delicious Family Dinners For busy working parents, getting dinner on the table is a daily struggle. Stressed and pressed for time, they resort to the same tired recipes and processed foods to do the job. Mom and Chef Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic brings a method to the weeknight madness, making it easy to cook healthy, delicious family dinners in 10 minutes—or less. Having been a working mom in a high-pressure corporate career, I know the challenges busy parents face. And as a professional chef, I have learnt invaluable planning and preparation skills that I have translated into a method suitable for home kitchens. Bringing the efficiency of the professional kitchen into the home, her easy-to-follow approach teaches readers how to: <ul><li>Remove daily stress: plan, organize and prep the basics in advance, without sacrificing nutrition or quality</li> <li>Shorten daily rush time: finish healthy and delicious dinners in 10 minutes or less</li> <li>Provide flexibility: last minute mix and match approach to feed even the pickiest eaters without cooking two meals</li> </ul> Bojana’s zero-recipe method is a spark of genius that fills family dinners with variety and healthy goodness. She equips busy parents with the skills and strategies they need to provide the healthy, delicious food their family deserves—and to do it brilliantly every day. Bojana’s Quote: “I never anticipated how much becoming a mum would change me” Bojana’s Resources: <ul><li><a href="http://www.seriouseats.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">seriouseats.com</a></li> <li>Book recommendation: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat <a href="https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ams.mamas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amsterdam Mamas Facebook Group</a></li> </ul> Bojana’s Deets: Website: <a href="http://www.bojanaflavors.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bojanaflavors.com</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bojana.kookt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bojana.kookt</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bojanaflavors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bojanaflavors/</a> Pinterest<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/BojanaFlavors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.pinterest.com/BojanaFlavors</a>/ The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-078-bojana-snijders-nikodijevic-daily-dinners-for-busy-parents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 078: Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic : Daily Dinners for Busy Parents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 078: Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic : Daily Dinners for Busy Parents

So great to have Natalie on the show discussing this vital topi and sharing all about The Baby Sensory Program. We touch on so many aspects in this interview, those that affect new babies and their new parents and why these parents need to put attention to developing their child’s  awareness and experience with the world around them. Pure and simple getting back to basics, no gimmicks. Such a great episode! Enjoy. Kaz xx Natalie Van Gelder Bio: As a mother of three young kids, Natalie decided to quit her job as Head of Research and Development at IMC Weekendschool. As a pedagoog (child developmentalist), she wanted to spend more time with her kids. But she also wanted to follow her ambition and start her own business. Natalie was looking for a way to combine her passion for children and parenting and her drive to run her own business, in her own time so she could be there with her kids. Then she discovered Baby Sensory and fell in love on the spot. What an amazing program. It is positive, preventive (not problem driven), and is a great inspiration for parents. At the course, parents learn all about children’s developmental phases and how parents can stimulate their development through play, communication, games, and music. And most of all it is just a lot of fun. Natalie’s Quote: “Live in The Moment” Natalie’s Resources: Maria Montessorri Gordon Training Natalie Deets:  Website: www.babysensory.nl Facebook Baby Sensory Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense &amp; Mini Professors Amsterdam: Instagram Linked In The post MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

So great to have Natalie on the show discussing this vital topi and sharing all about The Baby Sensory Program. We touch on so many aspects in this interview, those that affect new babies and their new parents and why these parents need to put attention to developing their child’s  awareness and experience with the world around them. Pure and simple getting back to basics, no gimmicks. Such a great episode! Enjoy. Kaz xx Natalie Van Gelder Bio: As a mother of three young kids, Natalie decided to quit her job as Head of Research and Development at IMC Weekendschool. As a pedagoog (child developmentalist), she wanted to spend more time with her kids. But she also wanted to follow her ambition and start her own business. Natalie was looking for a way to combine her passion for children and parenting and her drive to run her own business, in her own time so she could be there with her kids. Then she discovered Baby Sensory and fell in love on the spot. What an amazing program. It is positive, preventive (not problem driven), and is a great inspiration for parents. At the course, parents learn all about children’s developmental phases and how parents can stimulate their development through play, communication, games, and music. And most of all it is just a lot of fun. Natalie’s Quote: “Live in The Moment” Natalie’s Resources: <a href="http://www.dailymontessori.com/dr-maria-montessori/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria Montessorri</a> <a href="http://www.gordontraining.com/thomas-gordon/origins-of-the-gordon-model/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Training</a> Natalie Deets: Website: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.babysensory.nl%2F&amp;h=ATN3ho5RFIQgFetriWv-u69XBnA9vDgkeagd4UUKddvI_XuHK5yNw5LiKwl9aqZIDrlAwe7icmUyr9uZEUTfhqhvySBs-rs1nojPGXQbU2vnYRjSq2OmXTaNtRS_LS6atKE0hhP40q7Rvac1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.babysensory.nl</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BabySensoryNederland/?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Baby Sensory</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BabySensoryToddlerSenseAmsterdamZuid/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense &amp; Mini Professors Amsterdam:</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/baby_sensory_nederland/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-van-gelder-2a282563/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linked In</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-077-natalie-van-gelder-baby-sensory-and-the-importance-of-play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play

Maartje Bruning

Maartje Bruning :  Having a Home Birth mindset in a Hospital Environment It was so fun having Maartje o the podcast sharing her wisdom and personal experience on the topic.  She is certainly rocking the Birth World bringing her Doula-dom and Doula-ness to the Doula-hood in Amsterdam. Enjoy! x Kaz Maartje’s Bio: Maartje is an Amsterdam based Doula and has guided already over 100 births in both medical and home birth settings.  Maartje was a fashion entrepreneur for many years in the shoes&amp;bags importing business.  She became a mother in 2007 and 2011 of 2 vibrant, happy and healthy girls in a clinical setting.  JJ doula training in Amsterdam in 2013, adding Birthlight pregnancy yoga teacher training in 2014 and starting her doula business Mother Me Amsterdam.  Launch of partner workshops Birthing Basics and Gewoon Bevallen in 2015 and adding Spinning Babies and Rebozo techniques to her training. Maartje’s Quote : “Start celebrating the birth of your baby at the actual birth and do not wait for a year to bake that cake or hang up the bunting.  I will hand you the flag but you will have to put it up yourself.” Maartje’s Resources: www.evidencebasedbirth.com www.prodoula.com by Randy Patterson (the rock ’n roll doula) and their Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth  So You Think You Can Doula?  The Business of Being a Doula Maartje’s Contact Details: www.motherme.nl www.facebook.com/MotherMeNL www.pinterest.com/doulaamsterdam The post MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Maartje Bruning : Having a Home Birth mindset in a Hospital Environment It was so fun having Maartje o the podcast sharing her wisdom and personal experience on the topic. She is certainly rocking the Birth World bringing her Doula-dom and Doula-ness to the Doula-hood in Amsterdam. Enjoy! x Kaz Maartje’s Bio: Maartje is an Amsterdam based Doula and has guided already over 100 births in both medical and home birth settings. Maartje was a fashion entrepreneur for many years in the shoes&amp;bags importing business. She became a mother in 2007 and 2011 of 2 vibrant, happy and healthy girls in a clinical setting. JJ doula training in Amsterdam in 2013, adding Birthlight pregnancy yoga teacher training in 2014 and starting her doula business Mother Me Amsterdam. Launch of partner workshops Birthing Basics and Gewoon Bevallen in 2015 and adding Spinning Babies and Rebozo techniques to her training. Maartje’s Quote : “Start celebrating the birth of your baby at the actual birth and do not wait for a year to bake that cake or hang up the bunting. I will hand you the flag but you will have to put it up yourself.” Maartje’s Resources: <a href="http://www.evidencebasedbirth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.evidencebasedbirth.com</a> <a href="http://www.prodoula.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.prodoula.com</a> by Randy Patterson (the rock ’n roll doula) and their Facebook groups: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth</a> So You Think You Can Doula? The Business of Being a Doula Maartje’s Contact Details: <a href="http://www.motherme.nl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.motherme.nl</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MotherMeNL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/MotherMeNL</a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/doulaamsterdam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/doulaamsterdam</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-076-maartje-bruning-having-a-home-birth-mindset-in-a-hospital-environment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment

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Jennifer Mercier

Its Episode 3 and we have Jennifer Mercier sharing with us some of her wisdom.   Jennifer Mercier Movie – http://www.merciermovie.com Email: MiraclesByMercier@gmail.com http://www.merciertherapy.com Jennifer’s Book – Women’s Optimal Pelvic Health with Mercier Therapy Jennifer’s passion is serving women with fertility issues, pelvic pain, general wellness matters, holistic breast care and newborn/infant cranio-sacral balancing. During her undergraduate years Jennifer was preparing to attend medical school and at the same time was diagnosed with endometriosis and went to massage therapy school. It was a busy time indeed. In the early 90’s she worked as a clinician for the Center for Human Reproduction and learned so many amazing things as well as how broken the system really is in regards to how women are treated with fertility challenges. The cycles very rarely worked and when they did there were a lot of pregnancy losses. It started her thinking about the pelvic organs and how could we get this area to work more effectively. Especially if women were going to undergo numerous medically assisted cycles how could this process be less emotionally and physically charging?  Jennifer observed marriages end and couples second mortgage their home just to undergo one more IVF cycle just for it to fail again. It broke her heart. Years later when she decided not to go to medical school she gave it some thought on how to proceed so she could effectively serve women with fertility challenges in a non-invasive way. Jennifer ultimately decided to go into Midwifery and trained by apprentice  in a myriad of different settings such as birth center, home and hospital. Over a span of 15 years she took care of women and their babies in a very gentle and respectful manner. Jennifer also trained as a Naturopathic Doctor and graduated in 1999 from a wonderful program that had to close it’s doors due to low enrollment. Since graduating she’s traveled the world from the US, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico ,Canada, Europe and the Middle East studying with some amazing teachers in the field. Jen is a healer, teacher, mother, director/producer, and practitioner.   Jen’s Links – Centre for Human Reproduction, Chicago Ina May Gaskin  Book – Susan Weed – Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year   Book – Kate Jordan – Bodywork for the Childbearing Year: Student Handbook Book – Suzanne Arms – Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic and Birth Book – Miriam Zoll – Cracked Open: Liberty, Fertility, and the Pursuit of High Tech Babies Book – Brene Brown   – Daring Greatly Find us on the Facebook page and join the community at https://www.facebook.com/mumsthewordpodcast And I’d love if you could rate and review Mum’s the Word in iTunes and subscribe to The Newletter on www.mumsthewordpodcast.com Enjoy the episode! The post MUM 003: Jennifer Mercier : (In)fertility, Optimal Pelvic Health and Mercier Therapy. appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Its Episode 3 and we have Jennifer Mercier sharing with us some of her wisdom. Jennifer Mercier Movie – <a href="http://www.merciermovie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.merciermovie.com</a> Email: <a>MiraclesByMercier@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.merciertherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.merciertherapy.com</a> Jennifer’s Book – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women’s Optimal Pelvic Health with Mercier Therapy</a> Jennifer’s passion is serving women with fertility issues, pelvic pain, general wellness matters, holistic breast care and newborn/infant cranio-sacral balancing. During her undergraduate years Jennifer was preparing to attend medical school and at the same time was diagnosed with endometriosis and went to massage therapy school. It was a busy time indeed. In the early 90’s she worked as a clinician for the Center for Human Reproduction and learned so many amazing things as well as how broken the system really is in regards to how women are treated with fertility challenges. The cycles very rarely worked and when they did there were a lot of pregnancy losses. It started her thinking about the pelvic organs and how could we get this area to work more effectively. Especially if women were going to undergo numerous medically assisted cycles how could this process be less emotionally and physically charging?  Jennifer observed marriages end and couples second mortgage their home just to undergo one more IVF cycle just for it to fail again. It broke her heart. Years later when she decided not to go to medical school she gave it some thought on how to proceed so she could effectively serve women with fertility challenges in a non-invasive way. Jennifer ultimately decided to go into Midwifery and trained by apprentice  in a myriad of different settings such as birth center, home and hospital. Over a span of 15 years she took care of women and their babies in a very gentle and respectful manner. Jennifer also trained as a Naturopathic Doctor and graduated in 1999 from a wonderful program that had to close it’s doors due to low enrollment. Since graduating she’s traveled the world from the US, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico ,Canada, Europe and the Middle East studying with some amazing teachers in the field. Jen is a healer, teacher, mother, director/producer, and practitioner. Jen’s Links – <a href="https://www.centerforhumanreprod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Centre for Human Reproduction, Chicago</a> <a href="http://inamay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ina May Gaskin </a> Book – Susan Weed – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wise-Woman-Herbal-Childbearing-Year-ebook/dp/B009EFZJAS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449924845&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=herbs+susan+weed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year</a> Book – Kate Jordan – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bodywork-Childbearing-Year-Student-Handbook/dp/B000IG79M8/ref=sr_1_1_twi_spi_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449925123&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=kate+jordan+bodywork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodywork for the Childbearing Year: Student Handbook</a> Book – Suzanne Arms – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Immaculate-Deception-II-Magic-Birth/dp/0890876339" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic and Birth</a> Book – Miriam Zoll – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=cracked+open" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cracked Open: Liberty, Fertility, and the Pursuit of High Tech Babies</a> Book – Brene Brown   – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daring Greatly</a> Find us on the Facebook page and join the community at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mumsthewordpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mumsthewordpodcast</a> And I’d love if you could rate and review Mum’s the Word in iTunes and subscribe to The Newletter on <a href="http://www.mumsthewordpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mumsthewordpodcast.com</a> Enjoy the episode! The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-003-jennifer-mercier-infertility-optimal-pelvic-health-and-mercier-therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 003: Jennifer Mercier : (In)fertility, Optimal Pelvic Health and Mercier Therapy.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 003: Jennifer Mercier : (In)fertility, Optimal Pelvic Health and Mercier Therapy.

Emily Kiberd

Dr Emily’s Bio:  Dr Emily Kiberd has been a chiropractor in midtown Manhattan for 10 years and the founder of Urban Wellness Clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinic with chiropractors, massage therapy, personal training, nutrition, yoga therapy, and acupuncture. She is obsessed with movement and is fascinated with how the body compensates for injuries. She integrates a corporate wellness program called Urban Wellness Corporate Solutions into fortune 500 companies and financial institutions in NYC which includes: yoga, ergonomic assessments, nutrition, and massage therapy. She works with athletes, corporate warriors, and has a specific specialty doing post-surgical scar tissue work, specifically postpartum c-section scars. She helps women get ready for pregnancy through strength training, breathing techniques, nutrition, and chiropractic adjustments and knows education is essential to a healthy birth. Mama to 1 year old Baby Elvis, wife to DJ, she loves getting her patients moving better, smarter and pain free.  In her world work/life balance is a myth because she believes if you love what you do, they are seamless. Dr Emily’ Resources:  Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa   The Wonder Weeks: How to Stimulate Your Baby’s Mental Development and Help Him Turn His 10 Predictable, Great, Fussy Phases into Magical Leaps Forward   Emily’s Contact Deets:   Website :   urbanwellnessclinic.com Insta : urbanwellnessclinic Facebook : urbanwellnessclinic Practice : 57 West 57th street #1406  New York, New York 10019 United States (US) Phone: MUM 068: Emily Kiberd :C-Section Scar Tissue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Emily’s Bio:  Dr Emily Kiberd has been a chiropractor in midtown Manhattan for 10 years and the founder of Urban Wellness Clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinic with chiropractors, massage therapy, personal training, nutrition, yoga therapy, and acupuncture. She is obsessed with movement and is fascinated with how the body compensates for injuries. She integrates a corporate wellness program called Urban Wellness Corporate Solutions into fortune 500 companies and financial institutions in NYC which includes: yoga, ergonomic assessments, nutrition, and massage therapy. She works with athletes, corporate warriors, and has a specific specialty doing post-surgical scar tissue work, specifically postpartum c-section scars. She helps women get ready for pregnancy through strength training, breathing techniques, nutrition, and chiropractic adjustments and knows education is essential to a healthy birth. Mama to 1 year old Baby Elvis, wife to DJ, she loves getting her patients moving better, smarter and pain free.  In her world work/life balance is a myth because she believes if you love what you do, they are seamless. Dr Emily’ Resources:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bountiful-Beautiful-Blissful-Experience-Meditation/dp/0312310889" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation</a> Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Weeks-Stimulate-Development-Predictable/dp/9491882007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wonder Weeks: How to Stimulate Your Baby’s Mental Development and Help Him Turn His 10 Predictable, Great, Fussy Phases into Magical Leaps Forward</a> Emily’s Contact Deets: Website :  <a href="https://urbanwellnessclinic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> urbanwellnessclinic.com</a> Insta : urbanwellnessclinic Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/urbanwellnessclinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">urbanwellnessclinic</a> Practice : 57 West 57th street #1406 New York, New York 10019 United States (US) Phone: <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-068-emily-kiberd-c-section-scar-tissue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 068: Emily Kiberd :C-Section Scar Tissue</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 068: Emily Kiberd :C-Section Scar Tissue

Damian Kristof

Hi All, It was truly fab to have my dear friend and coolague on the show sharing his wisdom on preconception nutrition and all mums- to be can do before pregnancy to ensure optimal health for themselves and their future baby. Enjoy!! Kaz x Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian’s Tips / Resources Book : Dr Jennifer Barham Floreani  – Well Adjusted Babies Book : Steve Biddulph  – Raising Boys  Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : www.damiankristof.com facebook : daminakristofpage Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram  : @damiankristof The post MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, It was truly fab to have my dear friend and coolague on the show sharing his wisdom on preconception nutrition and all mums- to be can do before pregnancy to ensure optimal health for themselves and their future baby. Enjoy!! Kaz x Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian’s Tips / Resources Book : Dr Jennifer Barham Floreani  – <a href="http://au.welladjusted.co/product/wab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Well Adjusted Babies</a> Book : Steve Biddulph  – <a href="http://www.booktopia.com.au/steve-biddulph-s-raising-boys-4th-edition-steve-biddulph/prod9781921462863.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=CjwKEAiAr4vBBRCG36e415-_l1wSJAAatjJZBzrfLT00RU1XTOTHhuKXkooPCLt4ZGhTfuw8NwFpshoCrH7w_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Boys </a> Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : <a href="https://damiankristof.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damiankristof.com</a> facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/damiankristofpage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">daminakristofpage</a> Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram  : @damiankristof The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-49-damian-kristof-nutrition-preconception-to-birth-and-beyond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond

Inbal Sigler

Inbal shares so much knowledge this episode and drops bombs of gold on us throughout. She brings so much to the Amsterdam Birth community with her impressive experience and credentials list. It was a pleasure to have her on the show sharing her thoughts on how the mind plays a huge role on how we birth. Enjoy the Episode. x Kaz Inbal Sigler’s Bio: Inbal Sigler is a certified Hypnobirthing trainer, Doula, Chinese Medicine practitioner and a Yoga &amp; Pilates teacher. Specializing in Pre &amp; Post natal guidance and care, she has been supporting parents on their amazing journey of becoming a family, providing them with the knowledge and practicality needed for a smooth pregnancy and a powerful, transformative, healthy and intimate birth. Inbal the creator of the Isis Hypnobirhting method, which combines multiple teachings and practices and the founder of Isis Hypnobirthing and Yoga – The pregnancy and birth care centre in Amsterdam. Inbal’s Resources:  Book: Childbirth Without Fear, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read  Book : The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D Inbal’s Contact Deets: www.isishypnobirthing.nl/ inbal@isishypnobirthing.nl www.facebook.com/IsisHypnobirthing/ The post MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Inbal shares so much knowledge this episode and drops bombs of gold on us throughout. She brings so much to the Amsterdam Birth community with her impressive experience and credentials list. It was a pleasure to have her on the show sharing her thoughts on how the mind plays a huge role on how we birth. Enjoy the Episode. x Kaz Inbal Sigler’s Bio: Inbal Sigler is a certified Hypnobirthing trainer, Doula, Chinese Medicine practitioner and a Yoga &amp; Pilates teacher. Specializing in Pre &amp; Post natal guidance and care, she has been supporting parents on their amazing journey of becoming a family, providing them with the knowledge and practicality needed for a smooth pregnancy and a powerful, transformative, healthy and intimate birth. Inbal the creator of the Isis Hypnobirhting method, which combines multiple teachings and practices and the founder of Isis Hypnobirthing and Yoga – The pregnancy and birth care centre in Amsterdam. Inbal’s Resources: Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childbirth-Without-Fear-Principles-Practice/dp/1780660553" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Childbirth Without Fear, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read</a> Book : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-Unleashing-Consciousness-Miracles/dp/1401923127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D</a> Inbal’s Contact Deets: <a href="http://www.isishypnobirthing.nl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.isishypnobirthing.nl/</a> <a>inbal@isishypnobirthing.nl</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/IsisHypnobirthing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/IsisHypnobirthing/</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-073-inbal-sigler-the-power-of-the-mind-over-the-body-in-birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth

Alison Burton

Well you asked for it and here it is, an episode on Mum’s The Word on Hypnobirthing!!   My guest was in the first training of hypnobirthers in Australia and had made herself a name in the field. It was a pleasure to interview her!!   Alison Burton has the following Qualifications Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy Degree of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Kinergetics practitioner Accredited HypnoBirthing Practitioner SleepTalk for Children Coach    Alison’s Bio Alison has a keen interest in all aspects of natural health and wellbeing, energy medicine, human consciousness and bringing more common sense and kindness to the planet. Alison’s interest in energy healing is often incorporated in her work through the use of Reiki, Kinergetics and acupressure techniques including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She has three adult children and 2 adorable grandchildren. Alison lives Melbourne Eastern suburbs and runs a Natural Health Centre with 15 practitioners, an extensive range of classes including HypnoBirthing, she is one of Melbourne’s leading Hypnotherapists and owner of Simply Natural Therapies and a retail shop.   Quote from the episode. My dream is that every woman everywhere will know the joy of a truly safe, comfortable and satisfying birthing for herself and her baby. Marie F Mongan   Alison’s Tips/Resources Website:  www.hypnobirthing.com.au Website:  www.hypnobirthinginternational.com.au Book: Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing A Celebration of Life Book Frédérick Leboyer M.D. “Birth without Violence” Book Dorothy Briggs “Your Child’s Self Esteem”        Alison’s Contact Details and more Facebook Page: Simply Natural Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting HypnoBirthing CD by Alison Burton:  Purchase Online   Website: www.simplynaturaltherapies.com.au Website: www.alisonburton.com Email: alison@simplynaturaltherapies.com.au Phone: 61 3 9842 7033   The post MUM 018: Alison Burton : Hypnobirthing appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Well you asked for it and here it is, an episode on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mums-the-word/id1066575778?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mum’s The Word</a> on Hypnobirthing!! My guest was in the first training of hypnobirthers in Australia and had made herself a name in the field. It was a pleasure to interview her!! Alison Burton has the following Qualifications <ul><li>Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy</li> <li>Degree of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)</li> <li>Kinergetics practitioner</li> <li>Accredited HypnoBirthing Practitioner</li> <li>SleepTalk for Children Coach</li> </ul> Alison’s Bio Alison has a keen interest in all aspects of natural health and wellbeing, energy medicine, human consciousness and bringing more common sense and kindness to the planet. Alison’s interest in energy healing is often incorporated in her work through the use of Reiki, Kinergetics and acupressure techniques including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She has three adult children and 2 adorable grandchildren. Alison lives Melbourne Eastern suburbs and runs a Natural Health Centre with 15 practitioners, an extensive range of classes including HypnoBirthing, she is one of Melbourne’s leading Hypnotherapists and owner of Simply Natural Therapies and a retail shop. Quote from the episode. My dream is that every woman everywhere will know the joy of a truly safe, comfortable and satisfying birthing for herself and her baby. Marie F Mongan Alison’s Tips/Resources Website:  <a href="http://www.hypnobirthing.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hypnobirthing.com.au</a> Website:  <a href="http://www.hypnobirthinginternational.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hypnobirthinginternational.com.au</a> Book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/HypnoBirthing-Celebration-Marie-F-Mongan/dp/0966351711" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing A Celebration of Life</a> Book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&amp;text=Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9rick+Leboyer+M.D.&amp;search-alias=books&amp;field-author=Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9rick+Leboyer+M.D.&amp;sort=relevancerank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frédérick Leboyer M.D.</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Birth-without-Violence-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9rick-Leboyer/dp/1594772975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Birth without Violence”</a> Book Dorothy Briggs <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Your-Childs-Self-Esteem-Dorothy-Briggs/dp/0385040202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Your Child’s Self Esteem” </a> Alison’s Contact Details and more Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/simplynaturalchildbirth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Natural Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting</a> HypnoBirthing CD by Alison Burton:  <a href="http://www.simplynaturalliving.com.au/shop/cds/hypnobirthing-for-a-calm-comfortable-birth-cd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purchase Online</a> Website: <a href="http://www.simplynaturaltherapies.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.simplynaturaltherapies.com.au</a> Website: <a href="http://www.alisonburton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alisonburton.com</a> Email: <a>alison@simplynaturaltherapies.com.au</a> Phone: 61 3 9842 7033 The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-18-alison-burton-hypnobirthing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 018: Alison Burton : Hypnobirthing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 018: Alison Burton : Hypnobirthing

Tanya Strusberg

“Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing Class” The highest energy guest to date on Mum’s The Word. And we both could have kept talking forever. What a delight Tanya Strusberg was to have on the podcast talking about Lamaze and so much more! Tanya’s Bio Tanya Strusberg is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and founder of BirthWell BirthRight an independent childbirth education practice based in Melbourne. In 2015, Tanya was inducted as an FACCE (Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators) in recognition of her significant contribution to childbirth education. Through her internationally accredited Lamaze Educator Training program, she is very excited to be training a new generation of Australian Lamaze educators. Last, but absolutely not least, she is also the mum of two beautiful children, her son Liev and daughter Amalia.   Tanya’s Tips / Links Lamaze.org (for parents) Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Connnection Sarah Buckley     Tanya’s Contact Details Website : BirthWell BirthRight Email : info@birthwellbirthright.com Facebook : birthwellbirthright Instagram: birthwellbirthright The post MUM 021: Tanya Strusberg : Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing class. appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

“Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing Class” The highest energy guest to date on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mums-the-word/id1066575778?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mum’s The Word</a>. And we both could have kept talking forever. What a delight Tanya Strusberg was to have on the podcast talking about Lamaze and so much more! Tanya’s Bio Tanya Strusberg is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and founder of <a href="http://birthwellbirthright.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BirthWell BirthRight</a> an independent childbirth education practice based in Melbourne. In 2015, Tanya was inducted as an FACCE (Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators) in recognition of her significant contribution to childbirth education. Through her internationally accredited <a href="http://birthwellbirthright.com/lamaze-childbirth-educator-training/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamaze Educator Training program</a>, she is very excited to be training a new generation of Australian Lamaze educators. Last, but absolutely not least, she is also the mum of two beautiful children, her son Liev and daughter Amalia. Tanya’s Tips / Links <a href="http://www.lamaze.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamaze.org</a> (for parents) <a href="http://evidencebasedbirth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evidence Based Birth</a> <a href="http://www.childbirthconnection.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Childbirth Connnection</a> <a href="http://sarahbuckley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Buckley</a> Tanya’s Contact Details Website : <a href="http://birthwellbirthright.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BirthWell BirthRight</a> Email : <a href="http://birthwellbirthright.com/contact-us-1/info@birthwellbirthright.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@birthwellbirthright.com</a> Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/birthwellbirthright" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birthwellbirthright</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/birthwellbirthright/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birthwellbirthright</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-021-tanya-strusberg-lamaze-not-your-mums-huffing-and-puffing-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 021: Tanya Strusberg : Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing class.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 021: Tanya Strusberg : Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing class.

This week we have our first interview with a guest on the show for a 2nd time. I just had to get Damian back on the show again to share his teachings around stress and how when ongoing, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and even depression and more importantly also how we can get out of it. It’s once again a high energy episode with a bit of humor between us seeing as we have known each other for 16 years and if you didn’t hear the first (Episode 49) it can be found here which has already had a crazy huge number of downloads and needs to be shared with all mums. Enjoy this episode! X Kaz Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : www.damiankristof.com facebook : daminakristofpage Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram  : @damiankristof The post MUM 052: Damian Kristof :  Stress &amp; cracking the Stress Code. appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we have our first interview with a guest on the show for a 2nd time. I just had to get Damian back on the show again to share his teachings around stress and how when ongoing, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and even depression and more importantly also how we can get out of it. It’s once again a high energy episode with a bit of humor between us seeing as we have known each other for 16 years and if you didn’t hear the first (Episode 49) it can be found <a href="http://thewellnesscouch.com///mum/mum-49-damian-kristof-nutrition-preconception-to-birth-and-beyond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a>which has already had a crazy huge number of downloads and needs to be shared with all mums. Enjoy this episode! X Kaz Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : <a href="https://damiankristof.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.damiankristof.com</a> facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/damiankristofpage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">daminakristofpage</a> Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram  : @damiankristof The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-052-damian-kristof-stress-cracking-the-stress-code" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 052: Damian Kristof : Stress &amp; cracking the Stress Code.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 052: Damian Kristof :  Stress & cracking the Stress Code.

Karen Brody

In this second episode of Mum’s The Word, I have the pleasure of interviewing Birth Advocate Karen Brody and she shares her experience of discovering Yoga Nidra and how she has then been inspired to share it with other mums. She drops so many pearls of wisdom in this episode. After years of severe anxiety, mother of two Karen Brody walked into a yoga studio and discovered yoga nidra, a sleep-based meditation technique. This led her to create Bold Tranquility, a yoga nidra meditation company for women. As founder of the company, Karen’s mission is to help busy women go from worn out to a well-rested woman using yoga nidra. Since establishing BoldTranquility.com, Karen has become an emerging voice and advocate in women’s health and wellness on the power of yoga nidra meditation and the importance of rest to support women’s health and power. She has created an extensive yoga nidra meditation system for women, available as an app or via the web, to help women relax, get some sleep, and start embracing the way of the well-rested woman. Karen also runs Well-Rested Woman yoga nidra retreats and programmes for women online and live and has also written the play Birth.   LINKS Book – Naomi Wolf: Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood Book – Marian Woodman – Holding Tension of Opposites Book – Pema Chodron ; When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times   BOLD Tranquility Website   BOLD Tranquility (App)   Birth -a play by Karen Brody ” CHUCK PERFECT ” A Quote from Anna Quindlen – New York Times ” The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” A Quote from Ina May Gaskin  – ” The energy that get’s the baby IN, get’s the baby OUT.” Top 25 Quotes from Ina May Gaskin    The post MUM 002: Karen Brody : Blissing out with Yoga Nidra appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this second episode of Mum’s The Word, I have the pleasure of interviewing Birth Advocate Karen Brody and she shares her experience of discovering Yoga Nidra and how she has then been inspired to share it with other mums. She drops so many pearls of wisdom in this episode. After years of severe anxiety, mother of two Karen Brody walked into a yoga studio and discovered yoga nidra, a sleep-based meditation technique. This led her to create Bold Tranquility, a yoga nidra meditation company for women. As founder of the company, Karen’s mission is to help busy women go from worn out to a well-rested woman using yoga nidra. Since establishing <a href="http://BoldTranquility.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BoldTranquility.com</a>, Karen has become an emerging voice and advocate in women’s health and wellness on the power of yoga nidra meditation and the importance of rest to support women’s health and power. She has created an extensive yoga nidra meditation system for women, available as an app or via the web, to help women relax, get some sleep, and start embracing the way of the well-rested woman. Karen also runs Well-Rested Woman yoga nidra retreats and programmes for women online and live and has also written the play <a href="http://www.birththeplay.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birth</a>. LINKS <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Misconceptions-Truth-Unexpected-Journey-Motherhood/dp/0385497458/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449915103&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=naomi+wolf+misconceptions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book – Naomi Wolf: Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holding-Tension-Opposites-Marion-Woodman/dp/1564552799" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book – Marian Woodman – Holding Tension of Opposites</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1570623449" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book – Pema Chodron ; When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times</a> <a href="http://www.boldtranquility.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOLD Tranquility Website</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bold-tranquility-meditation/id829765405?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOLD Tranquility (App)  </a> <a href="http://www.birththeplay.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birth -a play by Karen Brody</a> ” CHUCK PERFECT ” A Quote from Anna Quindlen – New York Times ” The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” A Quote from Ina May Gaskin  – ” The energy that get’s the baby IN, get’s the baby OUT.” <a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/37677-Ina_May_Gaskin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 25 Quotes from Ina May Gaskin </a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-002-blissing-out-with-yoga-nidra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 002: Karen Brody : Blissing out with Yoga Nidra</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 002: Karen Brody : Blissing out with Yoga Nidra

Chris Muller

We often forget that our parenting skills are constantly a work in progress. Our own cultures  or our childhood experiences and those of our partner all have an impact on how we will raise our children. Whilst there is no one way for everyone, there are certainly some methods that honour the child and the child’s needs more than others. This was a fabulous episode where Chris and I discus the aware parent, based on principles from Aletha Solter’s famous book “the aware baby”.  She certainly has the wisdom and experience to help many parents and offers so much sounds advice on the interview. Enjoy X Kaz Chris Muller Bio: Chris Muller, MSc, is a passionate Psychologist and Aware Parenting instructor in The Netherlands.  From a young age Chris was interested in the dynamics between parents and children. So what started as a hobby, later became her studies and finally her job. She has helped hundreds of parents gain a deeper understanding of their children through her workshops, course, articles and through 1-on-1 support. Its her passion to help parents and other caretakers experience more joy and connection with their children and with themselves. Therefore she offers alternatives for time-outs, rewards or sleep training. Instead she offers a deeper understanding of why our children and babies behave a certain way and offers tools on how we can truly connect with them, so we are able to lighten our parenting struggles. The methods she uses are practical and light, as well as profound. She helps parents change their struggles into joy, by teaching communication tools and playfulness, but also at times by a transformation in ourselves. Chris’ Resource Tips Book : Aletha Solter  “The Aware Baby”  Book : Alice Miller  “The Drama of the Gifted Child” Chris’ Links and Deets Dutch Website :www.chrismuller.nl English Website : www.chrismuller.nl/english Free Book Guide Free Book Guide Dutch: http://chrismuller.nl/freeresourceguideforyou/ Free Book Guide English http://chrismuller.nl/contact/boek Free Intro Consult English: http://chrismuller.nl/freeconsult The post MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We often forget that our parenting skills are constantly a work in progress. Our own cultures  or our childhood experiences and those of our partner all have an impact on how we will raise our children. Whilst there is no one way for everyone, there are certainly some methods that honour the child and the child’s needs more than others. This was a fabulous episode where Chris and I discus the aware parent, based on principles from Aletha Solter’s famous book “the aware baby”.  She certainly has the wisdom and experience to help many parents and offers so much sounds advice on the interview. Enjoy X Kaz Chris Muller Bio: Chris Muller, MSc, is a passionate Psychologist and Aware Parenting instructor in The Netherlands.  From a young age Chris was interested in the dynamics between parents and children. So what started as a hobby, later became her studies and finally her job. She has helped hundreds of parents gain a deeper understanding of their children through her workshops, course, articles and through 1-on-1 support. Its her passion to help parents and other caretakers experience more joy and connection with their children and with themselves. Therefore she offers alternatives for time-outs, rewards or sleep training. Instead she offers a deeper understanding of why our children and babies behave a certain way and offers tools on how we can truly connect with them, so we are able to lighten our parenting struggles. The methods she uses are practical and light, as well as profound. She helps parents change their struggles into joy, by teaching communication tools and playfulness, but also at times by a transformation in ourselves. Chris’ Resource Tips Book : Aletha Solter  <a href="http://www.booktopia.com.au/the-aware-baby-aletha-j-solter/prod9780961307370.html?gclid=CjwKEAjws5zABRDqkoOniLqfywESJACjdoiGOo9cAvhgXwUT3eY0xCmK0365EE2LjEPuWALXtaIAoRoCkKzw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Aware Baby” </a> Book : Alice Miller  <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=The+Drama+of+the+Gifted+Child+Alice+Miller&amp;pdg=kwd-83870714673:cmp-601524661:adg-29241664859:crv-137792290065:pos-1t2&amp;gclid=CjwKEAjws5zABRDqkoOniLqfywESJACjdoiGQyfKYbmQaw2ccWHvpIkcVPX_hl3F5z7c7yzUDADOnxoCyIfw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Drama of the Gifted Child”</a> Chris’ Links and Deets Dutch Website :<a href="http://www.chrismuller.nl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chrismuller.nl</a> English Website : <a href="http://www.chrismuller.nl/english/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chrismuller.nl/english</a> Free Book Guide Free Book Guide Dutch: <a href="http://chrismuller.nl/freeresourceguideforyou/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chrismuller.nl/freeresourceguideforyou/</a> Free Book Guide English <a href="http://chrismuller.nl/contact/boek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chrismuller.nl/contact/boek</a> Free Intro Consult English: <a href="http://chrismuller.nl/freeconsult" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chrismuller.nl/freeconsult</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-046-chris-muller-aware-parenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting

Rhea Dempsey

What a thrill to have Rhea Dempsey on the show for our 20th episode! A blessing to the birth world and a woman of such wisdom. I am so happy to share this important message from Rhea and I love her chosen quote.. “you don’t have to like it to do it brilliantly”  from a fellow birth worker. Rhea’s Bio  Rhea Dempsey is a highly respected childbirth educator, author, speaker, counselor and birth attendant with experience at over 1000 births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained over four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. Enjoy! The post MUM 020: Rhea Dempsey : Reframing Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What a thrill to have Rhea Dempsey on the show for our 20th episode! A blessing to the birth world and a woman of such wisdom. I am so happy to share this important message from Rhea and I love her chosen quote.. “you don’t have to like it to do it brilliantly”  from a fellow birth worker. Rhea’s Bio Rhea Dempsey is a highly respected childbirth educator, author, speaker, counselor and birth attendant with experience at over 1000 births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained over four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. Enjoy! The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-020-rhea-dempsey-reframing-pain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 020: Rhea Dempsey : Reframing Pain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 020: Rhea Dempsey : Reframing Pain

Gail Bousi

Post Partum Relationships. You change when you become a parent. We know that. But how will your relationship change? ‘Cos it will.  Know that. Be prepared as much as you can. Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked. Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode.   Enjoy!   X Kaz     GAIL BOUSI : BIO Gail is a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Consultant With over 20 years of experience working with families, Gail is able to offer a gentle, respectful and nurturing approach to her clients. She welcomes and supports the unique essence that each individual family has, respecting their religion, culture, values, faith, beliefs and lifestyles. Gail is passionate about empowering women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period. Gail understands that going home with a newborn can be filled with a range of new and unfamiliar emotions &amp; feelings! So, in order to be as well prepared as possible, she offers private in home consultations addressing specific issues and concerns, creating a support plan for the postpartum period. She spends time with the family as a whole, respectfully offering options, ideas and strategies. In most cases this is exactly what the new parents need to help them adjust to the many transitions of parenthood. Gail is also the link between the new couple and professional services.   Gail’s Quotes “This too shall Pass” “Let it Go”   Gail’s Resourses Website PANDA  Website SANDS  Website  COPE  Website  BellyBelly  Book  Parenting by Heart by Pinky McKay  Book Becoming Us 8 ways to grow a family that thrives by Elly Taylor   Gails Deets/Links Website  : www.soulsisterdoula.com Email  : gailbousi@gmail.com FB: Soul Sister Doula  The post MUM 043: Gail Bousi  : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Post Partum Relationships. You change when you become a parent. We know that. But how will your relationship change? ‘Cos it will.  Know that. Be prepared as much as you can. Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked. Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode. Enjoy! X Kaz GAIL BOUSI : BIO Gail is a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Consultant With over 20 years of experience working with families, Gail is able to offer a gentle, respectful and nurturing approach to her clients. She welcomes and supports the unique essence that each individual family has, respecting their religion, culture, values, faith, beliefs and lifestyles. Gail is passionate about empowering women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period. Gail understands that going home with a newborn can be filled with a range of new and unfamiliar emotions &amp; feelings! So, in order to be as well prepared as possible, she offers private in home consultations addressing specific issues and concerns, creating a support plan for the postpartum period. She spends time with the family as a whole, respectfully offering options, ideas and strategies. In most cases this is exactly what the new parents need to help them adjust to the many transitions of parenthood. Gail is also the link between the new couple and professional services. Gail’s Quotes “This too shall Pass” “Let it Go” Gail’s Resourses Website <a href="http://www.panda.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PANDA </a> Website <a href="http://www.sands.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SANDS </a> Website  <a href="http://www.cope.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COPE </a> Website  <a href="http://www.bellybelly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BellyBelly</a> Book  <a href="http://www.pinkymckay.com/parenting-by-heart-unlock-your-intuition-and-nurture-with-confidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting by Heart</a> by Pinky McKay Book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Us-Steps-Family-Thrives-ebook/dp/B00JLQTF7I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Us 8 ways to grow a family that thrives</a> by Elly Taylor Gails Deets/Links Website  : <a href="http://www.soulsisterdoula.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.soulsisterdoula.com</a> Email  : gailbousi@gmail.com FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Soul-Sister-Doula-436832486397195/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Sister Doula </a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-043-gail-bousi-post-partum-relationships" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 043: Gail Bousi : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 043: Gail Bousi  : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS

Gillian Kolkman

Hi All, Another fab interview is coming your way here on an essential topic that all mothers need to be educated in. I certainly trust that this episode is going to gets loads of downloads and listeners are in for a treat. Gillian brings so much more insight than nitrition on this episode – actually it should really be called Self- Care in the Post-Partum period but I wont give too much away. Post Natal Nutriton is certainly discussed but oh so so much more. Enjoy,  Kaz x Gillian’s Bio Gillian is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, who studied at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. She is also a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). She has a Nutritional Therapy practice in the Oud Zuid of Amsterdam, close to Wellbeing Chiropractor and is a mum of two boys. As a mother, and currently pregnant with her third, she is keen to share what she has learnt about postnatal nutrition and motherhood over the last 9 years. Gillian also has a special interest in fertility, women’s health issues and autoimmune conditions. She is passionate about helping people to be the healthiest they can be using foods and nutrients for natural health care and wellbeing. She loves educating and empowering her clients to take control of their own health to see the true benefits of eating the right foods. She really believes all women can have an amazing experience during pregnancy, labour and the first years of motherhood. Gillian was a recent speaker at the Amsterdam Motherhood Project event and is here today to talk to us about the extremely important and often forgotten subject of postnatal nutrition for the mother. Gillian’s Quote: “value progress over perfection” Gillian’s Top Resources”  Book : Ina May Gaskin – Guide to Childbirth  Book :Kaz Cooke – Rough Guide to Pregnancy  Website – Kellymom  Book :Patrick Holford : Optimum Nutrition for Your Child Gillian’s Contact Deets: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GKNutrition/ Mobile: +31 (0) 620 727 440 Website: https://www.gilliankolkman.com Email: gilliannutrition@gmail.com / info@gilliankolkman.com The post MUM 072: Gillian Kolkman – Post-Natal Nutrition appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, Another fab interview is coming your way here on an essential topic that all mothers need to be educated in. I certainly trust that this episode is going to gets loads of downloads and listeners are in for a treat. Gillian brings so much more insight than nitrition on this episode – actually it should really be called Self- Care in the Post-Partum period but I wont give too much away. Post Natal Nutriton is certainly discussed but oh so so much more. Enjoy, Kaz x Gillian’s Bio Gillian is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, who studied at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. She is also a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). She has a Nutritional Therapy practice in the Oud Zuid of Amsterdam, close to Wellbeing Chiropractor and is a mum of two boys. As a mother, and currently pregnant with her third, she is keen to share what she has learnt about postnatal nutrition and motherhood over the last 9 years. Gillian also has a special interest in fertility, women’s health issues and autoimmune conditions. She is passionate about helping people to be the healthiest they can be using foods and nutrients for natural health care and wellbeing. She loves educating and empowering her clients to take control of their own health to see the true benefits of eating the right foods. She really believes all women can have an amazing experience during pregnancy, labour and the first years of motherhood. Gillian was a recent speaker at the Amsterdam Motherhood Project event and is here today to talk to us about the extremely important and often forgotten subject of postnatal nutrition for the mother. Gillian’s Quote: “value progress over perfection” Gillian’s Top Resources” Book : Ina May Gaskin – <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32127.Ina_May_s_Guide_to_Childbirth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guide to Childbirth</a> Book :Kaz Cooke – <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Rough-Guide-Pregnancy-Birth/1848365594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rough Guide to Pregnancy</a> Website – <a href="http://kellymom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kellymom</a> Book :Patrick Holford : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Your-Childs-Mind/dp/0749926856" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Optimum Nutrition for Your Child</a> Gillian’s Contact Deets: Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GKNutrition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GKNutrition/</a> Mobile: +31 (0) 620 727 440 Website: <a href="https://www.gilliankolkman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gilliankolkman.com</a> Email: <a>gilliannutrition@gmail.com / info@gilliankolkman.com</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-072-gillian-kolkman-post-natal-nutrition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 072: Gillian Kolkman – Post-Natal Nutrition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 072: Gillian Kolkman – Post-Natal Nutrition

Melissa Spilsted

EPISODE 013 (with Melissa Spilsted)   REMOVING THE FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH   You are going to LOVE this episode. The amazing caliber of guests just keeps on coming my way and although we are now 13 episodes, 20 have already been recorded and many more are booked so stay tuned… so much more is heading your way. Have you subscribed yet to Mum’s The Word to get all the episodes delivered to your phone as soon as they are released each Friday? You can do so here on iTunes.     So as you can imagine this week is a very important and a very empowering message. One to certainly be shared many times!! so please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you especially those nearing the end of their pregnancy.  I had two amazing births and yes its true I did do lots of preparation but listening to this episode, its so so empowering, that it makes me want to have another birth!!   My very purpose for this podcast is to have women share and to not have to reinvent the wheel and the biggest thing that I could share with women pregnant or yet to be is that BIRTH IS VERY DOABLE!! Its something I felt and also even verbalised within the first hour of having birthed my first child (and there’s proof too of me saying it to my midwife Jacky on Episode 1) where you can listen in here   ENJOY this weeks Episode and thanks for listening!!   MELISSA’S BIO   Melissa Spilsted is a clinical hypnotherapist, childbirth educator, registered teacher, hypnobirthing mother of three and founder of the Hypnobirthing Australia and Hypnobubs programs. She also wrote the world first ‘Positive Caesarean’ course, which combines the use of hypnobirthing techniques with mindful preparation for a c-section. Her passion is positive and empowered birthing, regardless of how our baby comes into the world.   Hypnobirthing Australia is Australia’s fastest growing childbirth education program with over 100 practitioners teaching her methods in every state and territory of Australia. Hypnobubs is the online hypnobirthing course, which was devised to make hypnobirthing more accessible throughout Australia and the world.   Melissa is also the voice of several popular self-hypnosis albums for pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond – ‘Surge of the Sea’ is ranked #1 album on iTunes for hypnobirthing.   Ms Spilsted is regularly asked to contribute articles pertaining to hypnobirthing (hypnosis for childbirth) and has featured on Channel 7 Sunrise, articles in Mother &amp; Baby Magazine, Practical Parenting, Nurture Magazine, Take 5 Magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Essential Baby and been interviewed for a radio and television programs in relation to this subject. .   Melissa’s Tips/Resources Website: http://hypnobirthing.com.au Website : https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au Book: Sarah Buckley ; Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering Facebook Page: Birth Without Fear   Melissa’s Contact Details Website – https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au Facebook Page Hypnobirthing Australia iTunes Surge of The sea email : melissa@hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au.   Quotes   “A major component that isn’t considered these days is the mind, the part that the mind and our mindset plays on how we birth.”   “Women deserve to approach their birth without fear. They deserve to be looking forward tot the birth and for the birth experience to be one that they will always want to look back at with joy, one of the highlights of their life.”   “tune out to distraction, tune into your body”   “every surge of my body brings my baby closer to me”     Have you already given Mum’s The Word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post MUM 013: Melissa Spilsted : Removing The Fear of Childbirth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

EPISODE 013 (with Melissa Spilsted) REMOVING THE FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH You are going to LOVE this episode. The amazing caliber of guests just keeps on coming my way and although we are now 13 episodes, 20 have already been recorded and many more are booked so stay tuned… so much more is heading your way. Have you subscribed yet to Mum’s The Word to get all the episodes delivered to your phone as soon as they are released each Friday? You can do so <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mums-the-word/id1066575778?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on iTunes</a>. So as you can imagine this week is a very important and a very empowering message. One to certainly be shared many times!! so please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you especially those nearing the end of their pregnancy.  I had two amazing births and yes its true I did do lots of preparation but listening to this episode, its so so empowering, that it makes me want to have another birth!! My very purpose for this podcast is to have women share and to not have to reinvent the wheel and the biggest thing that I could share with women pregnant or yet to be is that BIRTH IS VERY DOABLE!! Its something I felt and also even verbalised within the first hour of having birthed my first child (and there’s proof too of me saying it to my midwife Jacky on Episode 1) where you can listen in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mum-001-jacky-bloemraad-boer/id1066575778?i=358732476&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> ENJOY this weeks Episode and thanks for listening!! MELISSA’S BIO Melissa Spilsted is a clinical hypnotherapist, childbirth educator, registered teacher, hypnobirthing mother of three and founder of the Hypnobirthing Australia and Hypnobubs programs. She also wrote the world first ‘Positive Caesarean’ course, which combines the use of hypnobirthing techniques with mindful preparation for a c-section. Her passion is positive and empowered birthing, regardless of how our baby comes into the world. Hypnobirthing Australia is Australia’s fastest growing childbirth education program with over 100 practitioners teaching her methods in every state and territory of Australia. Hypnobubs is the online hypnobirthing course, which was devised to make hypnobirthing more accessible throughout Australia and the world. Melissa is also the voice of several popular self-hypnosis albums for pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond – ‘Surge of the Sea’ is ranked #1 album on iTunes for hypnobirthing. Ms Spilsted is regularly asked to contribute articles pertaining to hypnobirthing (hypnosis for childbirth) and has featured on Channel 7 Sunrise, articles in Mother &amp; Baby Magazine, Practical Parenting, Nurture Magazine, Take 5 Magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Essential Baby and been interviewed for a radio and television programs in relation to this subject. . Melissa’s Tips/Resources Website: <a href="http://hypnobirthing.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hypnobirthing.com.au</a> Website : <a href="https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au</a> Book: Sarah Buckley ; <a href="http://sarahbuckley.com/gentle-birth-gentle-mothering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering</a> Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/birthwithoutfear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birth Without Fear</a> Melissa’s Contact Details Website – <a href="https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hypnobirthingaustralia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypnobirthing Australia</a> iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/hypnobirthing-australia-surge/id505607186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surge of The sea</a> email : <a>melissa@hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au</a>. Quotes “A major component that isn’t considered these days is the mind, the part that the mind and our mindset plays on how we birth.” “Women deserve to approach their birth without fear. They deserve to be looking forward tot the birth and for the birth experience to be one that they will always want to look back at with joy, one of the highlights of their life.” “tune out to distraction, tune into your body” “every surge of my body brings my baby closer to me” Have you already given <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mums-the-word/id1066575778?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mum’s The Word</a> a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. 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MUM 013: Melissa Spilsted : Removing The Fear of Childbirth

This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!! X Kaz Maha Al Musa’s Bio Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth world as a spiritual birth visionary and birth activist. She has 20 years’ experience working with pregnant and birthing women and is the creator and founder of EmbodyBirth™ – BellydanceBirth® – The Al Musa Method® also described as Mindful Movement To Awaken Birth Wisdom since 1997. Maha was the winner of the 2011 One World National Birth Hero Award, is a breastfeeding advocate, doula, mother of three and birth consultant for both pregnant women and birth professionals. She offers her inspiring somatic Teacher Training worldwide that honours the language of the feminine.  Maha is also an international speaker and passionate about Human Rights in Childbirth. She has presented at numerous birth conferences, events and seminars within Australia and internationally.  In her breastfeeding advocacy Maha has graced the cover of two Australian magazines Woman’s Day Nov 2012/2015 and Take 5 Magazine January 2014 as well as appearing on Sunrise TV Australia, A Current Affair, and Mornings Show Australia. She has been interviewed by many online and published magazines as well as appearing in three documentaries in 2015, including Discovery Channel, RTL German TV and Inside Story Australia.  She is the author of the award winning world first book “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by Dr Michel Odent, Sheila Kitzinger and Dr Sarah Buckley. She is the producer of the DVD “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by NACE (Australia) and the Australian Doula College.  Maha speaks the language of the feminine for birth and beyond. She has boldly stood in the light throughout the world for women and babies to be seen and heard with reverence for this human spiritual rite of passage. Through her birth work she encourages women with their babies to align with the innate birth intelligence that resides within themselves and trust in its guidance. Maha sees a clear vision that when we respect women and babies in birth we can truly elevate Love Consciousness on this planet in order for peace, harmony, compassion and connection to prevail. Maha’s Quotes “May you dance to the rhythm of the music, as you give birth to the rhythm of your body and the rhythm of Life” “the living book is within, read her” Maha’s Tips: Book:  Mia Kalef “The Secret Life of babies” Book: David Chamberlain “Windows to the Womb” Michel O’dent’s Website http://www.primalhealthresearch.com Sheila Kitzinger’s Website http://www.sheilakitzinger.com Book : Ina May  “Spiritual Midwifery” Maha’s Details: Website – www.mahaalmusa.com  Email – info@mahaalmusa.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/bellybirth Instagram – @mahaalmusa Skype – mahaalmusa The post MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!! X Kaz Maha Al Musa’s Bio Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth world as a spiritual birth visionary and birth activist. She has 20 years’ experience working with pregnant and birthing women and is the creator and founder of EmbodyBirth™ – BellydanceBirth® – The Al Musa Method® also described as Mindful Movement To Awaken Birth Wisdom since 1997. Maha was the winner of the 2011 One World National Birth Hero Award, is a breastfeeding advocate, doula, mother of three and birth consultant for both pregnant women and birth professionals. She offers her inspiring somatic Teacher Training worldwide that honours the language of the feminine. Maha is also an international speaker and passionate about Human Rights in Childbirth. She has presented at numerous birth conferences, events and seminars within Australia and internationally. In her breastfeeding advocacy Maha has graced the cover of two Australian magazines Woman’s Day Nov 2012/2015 and Take 5 Magazine January 2014 as well as appearing on Sunrise TV Australia, A Current Affair, and Mornings Show Australia. She has been interviewed by many online and published magazines as well as appearing in three documentaries in 2015, including Discovery Channel, RTL German TV and Inside Story Australia. She is the author of the award winning world first book “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by Dr Michel Odent, Sheila Kitzinger and Dr Sarah Buckley. She is the producer of the DVD “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by NACE (Australia) and the Australian Doula College. Maha speaks the language of the feminine for birth and beyond. She has boldly stood in the light throughout the world for women and babies to be seen and heard with reverence for this human spiritual rite of passage. Through her birth work she encourages women with their babies to align with the innate birth intelligence that resides within themselves and trust in its guidance. Maha sees a clear vision that when we respect women and babies in birth we can truly elevate Love Consciousness on this planet in order for peace, harmony, compassion and connection to prevail. Maha’s Quotes “May you dance to the rhythm of the music, as you give birth to the rhythm of your body and the rhythm of Life” “the living book is within, read her” Maha’s Tips: Book:  Mia Kalef “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Babies-Prebirth-Experiences/dp/1583948031" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Life of babies”</a> Book: David Chamberlain <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Womb-Revealing-Conscious-Conception/dp/1583945512/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1472701619&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Windows+to+the+Womb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Windows to the Womb”</a> Michel O’dent’s Website <a href="http://www.primalhealthresearch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.primalhealthresearch.com</a> Sheila Kitzinger’s Website <a href="http://www.sheilakitzinger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sheilakitzinger.com</a> Book : Ina May  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Midwifery-Ina-May-Gaskin/dp/1570671044/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1472701654&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=spiritual+midwifery+ina+may+gaskin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Spiritual Midwifery”</a> Maha’s Details: Website – <a href="http://mahaalmusa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mahaalmusa.com </a> Email – info@mahaalmusa.com Facebook – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/ </a> Twitter – <a href="https://twitter.com/bellybirth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bellybirth</a> Instagram – @mahaalmusa Skype – mahaalmusa The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-039-maha-al-musa-honouring-mothers-in-birth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth

Brett Hill

EPISODE 007 SHOWNOTES (with Dr Brett Hill) Raising Kids who Choose and LOVE to eat Healthy Food   In this Episode 7 of Mum’s The Word we have our first dad on the show!! Dr Brett Hill shares with me his passion for educating his kids (and larger audiences too) on how to live the wellness lifestyle and how to teach them to love eating real food.   He’s even mastered how to get his kids Tom and Charlotte to choose to eat healthy food when he is not around and he’s just released a new e-book sharing all his not-to-do’s and to-do’s on this topic that have worked for him and his two. Very down to earth and easy to connect with, he’s not your average dad, he truly is an inspiring parent with a fantastic message for you all and he also happens to be my first fellow podcaster that I interview on our show.   A truly great episode for getting amazing practical tips on how to get your kids to eat healthily without bribes or making them feel guilty and so much more. Enjoy.     BRETT’S BIO   Dr Brett Hill is co-host of two of Australia’s top rated health podcasts, public speaker, Paleo advocate, chiropractor, barefoot runner and author of numerous books and e-books. He regularly appears on TV, radio and in print, and his media appearances, seminars, coaching and consulting have inspired thousands of people over the last decade to live a long, happy, healthy life full of energy and vitality.   Dr Brett has been able to share his journey to health coming from a coca cola drinking, mars bar eating young man to a vital, paleo, whole food advocate today with his two gorgeous children Tom and Charlotte, who have inspired Dr Brett to take his message to the world in order to create a healthier environment for his family to thrive in.   Dr Brett’s websites, articles, videos, media appearances and books have inspired people all over the world to make drastic changes for the better in their life and their health.   Some Highlights from Dr Brett’s dynamic career include:   – Co-host of Australia’s number one health podcast ‘The Wellness Guys Show‘ and ‘That Paleo Show‘ – Co-founder of Australia’s leading health podcast channel The Wellness Couch – Editorial in publications as diverse as The Adelaide Magazine, Men’s Health and The Borneo Post and The Advertiser newspaper – Online editorial on NineMSN, AdelaideNow and more – Radio appearances on ABC, 5AA, FreshFM, Fresh 102.3 and others – TV appearances on Channel Seven and Channel Nine – Wellness seminars including Queensland’s Dynamic Growth congress, ING corporate work, The Wellness Summit and more – Launching popular health resource www.drbretthill.com and monthly newsletter – His successful chiropractic and wellness coaching practice in Linden Park, South Australia – Author of How To Eat An Elephant: simple solutions for lifelong energy and vitality (The Wellness Couch)   Follow Dr. Brett on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter   Dr. Hill is a Doctor of Chiropractic and holds a Bachelor of Health Science (The University of Adelaide) and Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University, NSW).     GUEST QUOTES   “it’s about giving them the right information and showing them the whole picture so that they can make a really informed choice” “focus on what you can add in first before you start worrying about trying to take stuff out because the more real food that you can add in to their diet, the more stuff you can get them eating” “the body needs no help, just no interference, kids are innately designed to be healthy”       Dr. Brett’s Website : drbretthill.com Dr. Brett’s Email: info@drbretthill.com Dr. Brett practices at Greenhill Family Chiropractic   Have you already given Mum’s the word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post MUM 007: Brett Hill : Raising Kids who Choose and LOVE to eat Healthy Food appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

EPISODE 007 SHOWNOTES (with Dr Brett Hill) Raising Kids who Choose and LOVE to eat Healthy Food In this Episode 7 of Mum’s The Word we have our first dad on the show!! Dr Brett Hill shares with me his passion for educating his kids (and larger audiences too) on how to live the wellness lifestyle and how to teach them to love eating real food. He’s even mastered how to get his kids Tom and Charlotte to choose to eat healthy food when he is not around and he’s just released a new e-book sharing all his not-to-do’s and to-do’s on this topic that have worked for him and his two. Very down to earth and easy to connect with, he’s not your average dad, he truly is an inspiring parent with a fantastic message for you all and he also happens to be my first fellow podcaster that I interview on our show. A truly great episode for getting amazing practical tips on how to get your kids to eat healthily without bribes or making them feel guilty and so much more. Enjoy. BRETT’S BIO Dr Brett Hill is co-host of two of Australia’s top rated health <a href="http://thewellnesscouch.com///" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts</a>, public speaker, Paleo advocate, <a href="http://www.greenhillfamilychiropractic.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chiropractor</a>, <a href="http://drbretthill.com/barefoot-running/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">barefoot runner</a> and author of numerous <a href="http://www.howtoeatanelephant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books and e-books</a>. He regularly appears on TV, radio and in print, and his media appearances, seminars, coaching and consulting have inspired thousands of people over the last decade to live a long, happy, healthy life full of energy and vitality. Dr Brett has been able to share his journey to health coming from a coca cola drinking, mars bar eating young man to a vital, paleo, whole food advocate today with his two gorgeous children Tom and Charlotte, who have inspired Dr Brett to take his message to the world in order to create a healthier environment for his family to thrive in. Dr Brett’s websites, articles, videos, media appearances and books have inspired people all over the world to make drastic changes for the better in their life and their health. Some Highlights from Dr Brett’s dynamic career include: – Co-host of Australia’s number one health podcast ‘<a href="http://thewellnesscouch.com///the-wellness-guys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Guys Show</a>‘ and ‘<a href="http://thewellnesscouch.com///that-paleo-show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That Paleo Show</a>‘ – Co-founder of Australia’s leading health podcast channel <a href="http://thewellnesscouch.com///" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a> – Editorial in publications as diverse as The Adelaide Magazine, Men’s Health and The Borneo Post and The Advertiser newspaper – Online editorial on NineMSN, AdelaideNow and more – Radio appearances on ABC, 5AA, FreshFM, Fresh 102.3 and others – TV appearances on Channel Seven and Channel Nine – Wellness seminars including Queensland’s Dynamic Growth congress, ING corporate work, The Wellness Summit and more – Launching popular health resource <a href="http://www.drbretthill.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drbretthill.com</a> and monthly newsletter – <a href="http://www.greenhillfamilychiropractic.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">His successful chiropractic and wellness coaching</a> practice in Linden Park, South Australia – Author of <a href="http://www.howtoeatanelephant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Eat An Elephant</a>: simple solutions for lifelong energy and vitality (The Wellness Couch) Follow Dr. Brett on <a href="http://instagram.com/drbretthill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drbretthill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/drbretthill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Dr. Hill is a Doctor of Chiropractic and holds a Bachelor of Health Science (The University of Adelaide) and Masters of Chiropractic (Macquarie University, NSW). GUEST QUOTES <ol><li>“it’s about giving them the right information and showing them the whole picture so that they can make a really informed choice”</li> <li>“focus on what you can add in first before you start worrying about trying to take stuff out because the more real food that you can add in to their diet, the more stuff you can get them eating”</li> <li>“the body needs no help, just no interference, kids are innately designed to be healthy”</li> </ol> Dr. Brett’s Website : <a href="http://drbretthill.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drbretthill.com</a> Dr. Brett’s Email: <a>info@drbretthill.com</a> Dr. Brett practices at <a href="http://www.greenhillfamilychiropractic.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenhill Family Chiropractic</a> Have you already given Mum’s the word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. 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MUM 007: Brett Hill : Raising Kids who Choose and LOVE to eat Healthy Food

This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!! xx Kaz Yuz Rozenblum Bio :  I live in Melbourne Australia &amp; am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing &amp; spent over ten years in the advertising industry at various agencies working in account management &amp; now contract as a social media manager. I’ve been married for nine years to a wonderful man (&amp; father) who’s a game developer &amp; a mother to mother to two children, Orli aged eight (in a few weeks) &amp; Flynn who’s five.  Both of our Orli was born, I suffered with severe PND/PPD that saw me being admitted to a parent infant psych facility (nuthouse) when she was eight weeks old &amp; we stayed there for three weeks. Orli &amp; I spent the first year of her life in therapy &amp; at weekly attendances at the nuthouse. My husband &amp; I decided to have another baby when Orli was about 20 months &amp; I ended up having a medically complicated pregnancy where our baby had an 20% chance of survival. I had a bi-partite placenta, placenta previa &amp; vasa previa &amp; gave birth who presented back at hospital being ‘failure to thrive’. We were readmitted to hospital &amp; we remained there for nine weeks where he was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia (floppy airway at the level of the Larynx) &amp; reflux which he’s still being treated for over five years later. Motherhood &amp; parenthood has not only challenged me but also rewarded me with some wonderful friends &amp; a non-judgmental &amp; understanding ‘village’. I hope my story helps mothers out there know that PND is not forever; help is out there &amp; you will get through this. Yuz’s Quotes: “It’s ok to not be ok” “this is not forever” Yuz’s Resources &amp; references as mentioned in the interview: Closed Facebook Groups (you can request to join here): Having a baby after a PPMAD PPDChat Postpartum Anxiety Website : Post Partum Progress Facebook Group  PostpartumProgress PANDA: http://www.panda.org.au All of these pages &amp; groups have extensive resources, links, documents &amp; the most incredible support. Yuz’s links: Yuz’s personal blog: www.notjustaboutwee.com Facebook  Twitter The post MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!! xx Kaz Yuz Rozenblum Bio : I live in Melbourne Australia &amp; am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing &amp; spent over ten years in the advertising industry at various agencies working in account management &amp; now contract as a social media manager. I’ve been married for nine years to a wonderful man (&amp; father) who’s a game developer &amp; a mother to mother to two children, Orli aged eight (in a few weeks) &amp; Flynn who’s five. Both of our Orli was born, I suffered with severe PND/PPD that saw me being admitted to a parent infant psych facility (nuthouse) when she was eight weeks old &amp; we stayed there for three weeks. Orli &amp; I spent the first year of her life in therapy &amp; at weekly attendances at the nuthouse. My husband &amp; I decided to have another baby when Orli was about 20 months &amp; I ended up having a medically complicated pregnancy where our baby had an 20% chance of survival. I had a bi-partite placenta, placenta previa &amp; <a href="http://vasaprevia.com/Vasa-Previa-Fact-Sheet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vasa previa</a> &amp; gave birth who presented back at hospital being ‘failure to thrive’. We were readmitted to hospital &amp; we remained there for nine weeks where he was diagnosed with <a href="http://www.notjustaboutwee.com/laryngomalacia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laryngomalacia</a> (floppy airway at the level of the Larynx) &amp; reflux which he’s still being treated for over five years later. Motherhood &amp; parenthood has not only challenged me but also rewarded me with some wonderful friends &amp; a non-judgmental &amp; understanding ‘village’. I hope my story helps mothers out there know that PND is not forever; help is out there &amp; you will get through this. Yuz’s Quotes: “It’s ok to not be ok” “this is not forever” Yuz’s Resources &amp; references as mentioned in the interview: Closed Facebook Groups (you can request to join here): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ppdchat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Having a baby after a PPMAD</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ppdchat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PPDChat</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PPAsupport/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postpartum Anxiety</a> Website : <a href="http://postpartumprogress.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post Partum Progress</a> Facebook Group  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PostpartumProgress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PostpartumProgress</a> PANDA: <a href="http://www.panda.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.panda.org.au</a> All of these pages &amp; groups have extensive resources, links, documents &amp; the most incredible support. Yuz’s links: Yuz’s personal blog: <a href="http://www.notjustaboutwee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notjustaboutwee.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NotJustAboutWee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/notjustaboutwee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-041-yuz-rozenblum-postnatal-depression-its-ok-to-not-be-ok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok)

Emily Morgan

Single Parenting By Choice With Emily Morgan   Not often discussed in open forums but definitely a growing trend these days so I was thrilled to interview Emily for the podcast to have her share her perspective on choosing to be and becoming a solo parent and all the triumphs and challenges.  On the episode Emily spoke about having rock solid confidence in yourself and so much more.   Emily’s Bio   Emily M Morgan is a single mother by choice to two gorgeous children, Ellie and Harry. After achieving her life’s biggest ambition – to become a mum – she discovered that single mothering by choice, even with a good income and friendship base, is not quite as easy as she had imagined. Emily quit her job, sold her house and moved back across the country to her mother’s house where she has built up a happy, boisterous, multi-generational household full of love and chaos. Emily now works from home providing support and information to parents and carers from her website,www.parentresourcecentre.com and through her podcast for informed parents, Parents in the Know (www.parentsintheknow.com.au).   Emily’s Resource Tips Maggie Dent: A writer and speaker on calmness and positivity Book:  Steve Biddulph Raising Boys and Raising Girls Book : Mem Fox  Reading Magic – how to help your child to love books   Emily’s Links/Contact Deets www.parentresourcecentre.com http://parentresourcecentre.com/parents-in-the-know-podcast/ or on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/parents-in-the-know-podcast/id1023198888?mt=2 Facebook : The Parent Resource Centre Facebook Group : Parents in the Know Email : info@parentresourcecentre.com The post MUM 016: Emily Morgan :Single Parenting By choice appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Single Parenting By Choice With Emily Morgan Not often discussed in open forums but definitely a growing trend these days so I was thrilled to interview Emily for the podcast to have her share her perspective on choosing to be and becoming a solo parent and all the triumphs and challenges.  On the episode Emily spoke about having rock solid confidence in yourself and so much more. Emily’s Bio Emily M Morgan is a single mother by choice to two gorgeous children, Ellie and Harry. After achieving her life’s biggest ambition – to become a mum – she discovered that single mothering by choice, even with a good income and friendship base, is not quite as easy as she had imagined. Emily quit her job, sold her house and moved back across the country to her mother’s house where she has built up a happy, boisterous, multi-generational household full of love and chaos. Emily now works from home providing support and information to parents and carers from her website,<a href="http://www.parentresourcecentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentresourcecentre.com</a> and through her podcast for informed parents, Parents in the Know (<a href="http://www.parentsintheknow.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentsintheknow.com.au</a>). Emily’s Resource Tips Maggie Dent: A writer and speaker on calmness and positivity Book:  Steve Biddulph <a href="/Applications/Microsoft%20Office%202011/Microsoft%20Word.app/Contents/On%20the%20episode%20Emily%20spoke%20about%20having%20rock%20solid%20confidence%20in%20yourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Boys</a> and <a href="http://finch.com.au/books/steve-biddulphs-raising-girls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Girls</a> Book : Mem Fox  <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780156035101?redirected=true&amp;gclid=Cj0KEQjwrte4BRD-oYi3y5_AhZ4BEiQAzIFxn-h1rLmfxikE3pdyj-JYyXNOSfYVbjZ8sXQxfQvWDQoaAmKY8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading Magic</a> – how to help your child to love books <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/sleeping-like-a-baby/id491186395?mt=11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily’s Links/Contact Deets</a> <a href="http://www.parentresourcecentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentresourcecentre.com</a> <a href="http://parentresourcecentre.com/parents-in-the-know-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://parentresourcecentre.com/parents-in-the-know-podcast/</a> or on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/parents-in-the-know-podcast/id1023198888?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/parents-in-the-know-podcast/id1023198888?mt=2</a> Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theparentresourcecentre/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Parent Resource Centre</a> Facebook Group : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentsintheKnow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parents in the Know</a> Email : <a>info@parentresourcecentre.com</a> The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-016-emily-morgan-single-parenting-by-choice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 016: Emily Morgan :Single Parenting By choice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 016: Emily Morgan :Single Parenting By choice

Jeanne Ohm

In this week’s Episode of Mum’s The Word we have a hugely inspiring lady and also a mentor for me in both the Birth and Chiropractic word, Dr. Jeanne Ohm. Jeanne opens up and shares her wisdom but also gives her views on why birth can go wrong for women but also how it can go so so right too.     Listen in and you’ll learn why Chiropractic plays an essential role in a woman’s preparation for birth and how it can lead to shorter labor times. Amazing right!? Hence why I’m so passionate about this. Also Jeanne shares from some of the the latest research Chiropractic research currently being conducted and how Chiropractic significantly effects the outcomes of VBAC births for women under chiropractic care differently from those that are not under care during their pregnancy.   JEANNE’S BIO   Dr. Jeanne Ohm is a practicing DC (Doctor of Chiropractic) in a family, wellness based practice and has been since 1981.   She’s an International lecturer on the topic “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and Infancy” to practicing Chiropractors and affiliated Care Providers and a Post Graduate Instructor for numerous Chiropractic Colleges   She’s the author of numerous papers on pregnancy, birth, children and chiropractic. Co-author of several research papers published in major CAM journals.   Founder of Makin’ Miracles…Connecting Kid’s n’ Chiropractic, community outreach programs and resources to educate children and adults about the life saving benefits of chiropractic. www.makinmiracles.com   Producer and writer of the children’s chiropractic song, “Power On!” and educational video, “Birth Trauma: A Modern Epidemic”   CEO for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association: www.icpa4kids.com Executive Publisher and Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine: www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org ICPA developer and instructor of the Webster Certification Proficiency Syllabus.   Current Board of Directors Positions:  ICPA Executive Secretary: icpa4kids.com Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice: chiropracticfamilypractice.org Life Chiropractic College West: http://lifewest.edu/ Holistic Pediatric Alliance: hpakids.org Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation:vertebralsubluxation.health.officelive.com   Panel Member of Mothering Magazine: Ask the Exert: www.mothering.com/experts/meet.shtml   Dr. Ohm’s professional mission is to provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the skills and motivation to care for more pregnant mothers and children. She is committed to educating other practitioners with the information to support natural birthing in their practices. It is her understanding that birth trauma is a current chiropractic concern, and therefore it has become her goal to eliminate its damaging effects on the newborn. She intends to accomplish this by:   adequately training DC’s in specific chiropractic techniques and care for pregnancy, birth &amp; infancy for the promotion of natural birthing.    forming national alliances for chiropractors with like-minded birth practitioners and attendants    empowering mothers to make informed choices in pregnancy and birth    offering patient educational tools which address this issue      Dr. Ohm is married to Dr. Thomas Ohm, Chiropractor. They have six children who have all received chiropractic care since conception. They were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle.   Jeanne’s Email – infor@icpa4kids.com Jeanne’s Links/Mentions from the Episode –   International Cesarean Awareness Network   Spinning Babies    ICPA    Pathways Magazine     JEANNE’S QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE   1.“your body knows what its doing and this is normal natural physiology to be able to give birth”   “what’s happened with birth is that women are separated from it, women are afraid of it and it used to be very normal to give birth without fear and supposed need of assistance from outside.”   “Fear shuts down the body via the nervous saying system”   “life expresses intelligence”   “The greatest decision we are ever going to make in life is whether we perceive we live in a friendly universe or in a hostile one“ Albert Einstein   And……did I mention that we have already reached Number 1 in our category in iTunes (eeeek!) and to help us stay there and to reach more mums, I’d love if you could rate and review Mum’s the Word in iTunes here, it only take a few seconds!! and come on over and join us over on the Facebook Page.   See you next week. The post MUM 006: Jeanne Ohm: Chiropractic, Preparation for Birth and Trusting the Body appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this week’s Episode of Mum’s The Word we have a hugely inspiring lady and also a mentor for me in both the Birth and Chiropractic word, Dr. Jeanne Ohm. Jeanne opens up and shares her wisdom but also gives her views on why birth can go wrong for women but also how it can go so so right too. Listen in and you’ll learn why Chiropractic plays an essential role in a woman’s preparation for birth and how it can lead to shorter labor times. Amazing right!? Hence why I’m so passionate about this. Also Jeanne shares from some of the the latest research Chiropractic research currently being conducted and how Chiropractic significantly effects the outcomes of VBAC births for women under chiropractic care differently from those that are not under care during their pregnancy. JEANNE’S BIO Dr. Jeanne Ohm is a practicing DC (Doctor of Chiropractic) in a family, wellness based practice and has been since 1981. She’s an International lecturer on the topic “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and Infancy” to practicing Chiropractors and affiliated Care Providers and a Post Graduate Instructor for numerous Chiropractic Colleges She’s the author of numerous papers on pregnancy, birth, children and chiropractic. Co-author of several research papers published in major CAM journals. Founder of Makin’ Miracles…Connecting Kid’s n’ Chiropractic, community outreach programs and resources to educate children and adults about the life saving benefits of chiropractic. <a href="http://www.makinmiracles.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.makinmiracles.com</a> Producer and writer of the children’s chiropractic song, “Power On!” and educational video, “Birth Trauma: A Modern Epidemic” CEO for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association: <a href="http://www.icpa4kids.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.icpa4kids.com</a> Executive Publisher and Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine: <a href="http://www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org</a> ICPA developer and instructor of the Webster Certification Proficiency Syllabus. Current Board of Directors Positions: ICPA Executive Secretary: <a href="http://www.icpa4kids.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">icpa4kids.com</a> Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice: <a href="http://www.chiropracticfamilypractice.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chiropracticfamilypractice.org</a> Life Chiropractic College West: <a href="http://lifewest.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lifewest.edu/</a> Holistic Pediatric Alliance: <a href="http://www.hpakids.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hpakids.org</a> Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation:<a href="http://vertebralsubluxation.health.officelive.com/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vertebralsubluxation.health.officelive.com</a> Panel Member of Mothering Magazine: Ask the Exert: <a href="http://www.mothering.com/experts/meet.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mothering.com/experts/meet.shtml</a> Dr. Ohm’s professional mission is to provide Doctors of Chiropractic with the skills and motivation to care for more pregnant mothers and children. She is committed to educating other practitioners with the information to support natural birthing in their practices. It is her understanding that birth trauma is a current chiropractic concern, and therefore it has become her goal to eliminate its damaging effects on the newborn. She intends to accomplish this by: <ul><li>adequately training DC’s in specific chiropractic techniques and care for pregnancy, birth &amp; infancy for the promotion of natural birthing.</li> </ul> <ul><li>forming national alliances for chiropractors with like-minded birth practitioners and attendants</li> </ul> <ul><li>empowering mothers to make informed choices in pregnancy and birth</li> </ul> <ul><li>offering patient educational tools which address this issue</li> </ul> Dr. Ohm is married to Dr. Thomas Ohm, Chiropractor. They have six children who have all received chiropractic care since conception. They were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Jeanne’s Email – infor@icpa4kids.com Jeanne’s Links/Mentions from the Episode – <a href="http://www.ican-online.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Cesarean Awareness Network</a> <a href="http://spinningbabies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinning Babies </a> <a href="http://icpa4kids.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ICPA </a> <a href="http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathways Magazine</a> JEANNE’S QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE 1.“your body knows what its doing and this is normal natural physiology to be able to give birth” <ol><li>“what’s happened with birth is that women are separated from it, women are afraid of it and it used to be very normal to give birth without fear and supposed need of assistance from outside.”</li> </ol> <ol><li>“Fear shuts down the body via the nervous saying system”</li> </ol> <ol><li>“life expresses intelligence”</li> </ol> <ol><li>“The greatest decision we are ever going to make in life is whether we perceive we live in a friendly universe or in a hostile one“ Albert Einstein</li> </ol> And……did I mention that we have already reached Number 1 in our category in iTunes (eeeek!) and to help us stay there and to reach more mums, I’d love if you could rate and review Mum’s the Word in iTunes <a href="http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=HYKFk&amp;m=iQeWhKsnHAYDKK.&amp;b=IhyABPhuWxeMnLisNxV0Sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, it only take a few seconds!! and come on over and join us over on the <a href="http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=HYKFk&amp;m=iQeWhKsnHAYDKK.&amp;b=Y175s.qWZsEbk1MpFE3SZw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>. See you next week. The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-6-jeanne-ohm-chiropractic-preparation-for-birth-and-trusting-the-body" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 006: Jeanne Ohm: Chiropractic, Preparation for Birth and Trusting the Body</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 006: Jeanne Ohm: Chiropractic, Preparation for Birth and Trusting the Body

Amanda Burleigh

This week I have another great episode for you! I was lucky enough to get a pioneering midwife on the podcast (I was thrilled that she said yes to my invite!!) and as you will learn, she really has done some amazing work to create change, particularly in the area of policy related to optimal cord clamping.   Please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you. It’s such an important topic and this information needs to get out! As you will hear when you listen to the episode, it really doesn’t take much to wait before to clamp the cord, doesn’t cost anything and has so many be benefits for the newborn.   ENJOY !!   AMANDA’S BIO   Amanda has been in Midwifery practice for over 27 years. Although most of her practice has been in Leeds, she also worked as a Midwife in New Zealand, experiencing a very different model of Midwifery care.   Over ten years ago Amanda began to challenging the practice of immediate cord clamping after realising that this common routine practice had absolutely no evidence base and deprived babies of valuable stem cell enriched full blood. Amanda has campaigned for a change in practice from immediate cord clamping to delayed cord clamping and has seen all national and international guidelines change their guidance to recommend this. Amanda is a co-inventor of the award winning Basics/Lifestart trolley, which enables vulnerable babies to be ventilated whilst the umbilical cord is kept intact to ensure they receive their full blood benefit. Amanda has written many articles and talked at numerous events about optimal cord clamping and changing practice and fully harnessed the power of social media by participating in an international network of midwives, doctors, birth-workers and parents who share and disseminate the latest in research and education regarding optimal cord clamping.   Amanda has been nominated and won several awards for her work in this area including Midwife of the Year 2015, British Journal of Midwifery and Midwife of the Year 2012, Yorkshire Evening Post. She works with and supports midwives in other countries to enable them to give informed choice and practical guidance in optimal cord clamping.   Amanda’s Links: George Morley –Pediatrician USA Research showing immediate cord clamping caused irreparable brain damage on monkeys and link with Autism   Judith Mercer (Midwife) – “Immediate cord clamping was depriving the baby of up to 30% of its blood volume”   Paper from Judith Mercer: IS IT TIME TO RETHINK CORD MANAGEMENT WHEN RESUSCITATION IS NEEDED?   Judith Mercer : Rethinking placental transfusion and cord clamping issues.   Ola Andersson ; Effect of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: a randomised controlled trial.   Ola Andersson ; Effect of Delayed Cord Clamping on Neurodevelopment at 4 Years of Age: A Randomized Clinical Trial.     David Hutchon : Link to his research articles here   Lifestart Trolley   Amanda’s Tips/Resources Website: Blood to Baby   Amanda’s Contact Details   Twitter @optimalclamping Facebook Page   – Optimal Cord Clamping / #WaitforWhite Personal Facebook – Amanda Burleigh   Have you already given Mum’s The Word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post MUM 011: Amanda Burleigh: Optimal Cord Clamping and its Amazing Benefits appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week I have another great episode for you! I was lucky enough to get a pioneering midwife on the podcast (I was thrilled that she said yes to my invite!!) and as you will learn, she really has done some amazing work to create change, particularly in the area of policy related to optimal cord clamping. Please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you. It’s such an important topic and this information needs to get out! As you will hear when you listen to the episode, it really doesn’t take much to wait before to clamp the cord, doesn’t cost anything and has so many be benefits for the newborn. ENJOY !! AMANDA’S BIO Amanda has been in Midwifery practice for over 27 years. Although most of her practice has been in Leeds, she also worked as a Midwife in New Zealand, experiencing a very different model of Midwifery care. Over ten years ago Amanda began to challenging the practice of immediate cord clamping after realising that this common routine practice had absolutely no evidence base and deprived babies of valuable stem cell enriched full blood. Amanda has campaigned for a change in practice from immediate cord clamping to delayed cord clamping and has seen all national and international guidelines change their guidance to recommend this. Amanda is a co-inventor of the award winning Basics/Lifestart trolley, which enables vulnerable babies to be ventilated whilst the umbilical cord is kept intact to ensure they receive their full blood benefit. Amanda has written many articles and talked at numerous events about optimal cord clamping and changing practice and fully harnessed the power of social media by participating in an international network of midwives, doctors, birth-workers and parents who share and disseminate the latest in research and education regarding optimal cord clamping. Amanda has been nominated and won several awards for her work in this area including Midwife of the Year 2015, British Journal of Midwifery and Midwife of the Year 2012, Yorkshire Evening Post. She works with and supports midwives in other countries to enable them to give informed choice and practical guidance in optimal cord clamping. Amanda’s Links: George Morley –Pediatrician USA <a href="http://www.whale.to/a/morley1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research showing immediate cord clamping caused irreparable brain damage</a> on monkeys and link with Autism Judith Mercer (Midwife) – “Immediate cord clamping was depriving the baby of up to 30% of its blood volume” Paper from Judith Mercer: <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4690467/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IS IT TIME TO RETHINK CORD MANAGEMENT WHEN RESUSCITATION IS NEEDED?</a> Judith Mercer : <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22843002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rethinking placental transfusion and cord clamping issues.</a> Ola Andersson ; <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22089242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Effect of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: a randomised controlled trial.</a> Ola Andersson ; <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26010418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Effect of Delayed Cord Clamping on Neurodevelopment at 4 Years of Age: A Randomized Clinical Trial.</a> David Hutchon : Link to his research articles <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Hutchon/publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <a href="http://www.inditherm.co.uk/medical/neonatal-resuscitation-lifestart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifestart Trolley</a> Amanda’s Tips/Resources Website: <a href="http://www.bloodtobaby.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blood to Baby</a> Amanda’s Contact Details Twitter @optimalclamping Facebook Page   – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Optimal-Cord-Clamping-WaitforWhite-414578291919270/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Optimal Cord Clamping / #WaitforWhite</a> Personal Facebook – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amanda.burleigh1?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda Burleigh</a> Have you already given <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/mums-the-word/id1066575778?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mum’s The Word</a> a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com/mum/mum-11-amanda-burleigh-optimal-cord-clamping-and-its-amazing-benefits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MUM 011: Amanda Burleigh: Optimal Cord Clamping and its Amazing Benefits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thewellnesscouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wellness Couch</a>.

MUM 011: Amanda Burleigh: Optimal Cord Clamping and its Amazing Benefits

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