In this episode we will be speaking with John Ohm about several of the articles in Issue 77 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine surrounding new biology, discoveries of the nervous system, and German New Medicine.  Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will be speaking with John Ohm about several of the articles in Issue 77 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine surrounding new biology, discoveries of the nervous system, and German New Medicine.  Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: <a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/</a>

Discoveries of the Nervous System

Kerry Tuschhoff

In this episode we will have an opportunity to speak with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies, about how to create a smoother labor and delivery. Additionally, we'll talk about reframing the entire way we view pregnancy and birth moving away from fear and into empowerment and trust.  For more information please visit: https://www.hypnobabies.com/ Current and past editions of the Pathways to Family Wellness magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will have an opportunity to speak with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies, about how to create a smoother labor and delivery. Additionally, we'll talk about reframing the entire way we view pregnancy and birth moving away from fear and into empowerment and trust.  For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.hypnobabies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hypnobabies.com/</a> Current and past editions of the Pathways to Family Wellness magazine can be found at: <a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/</a>

Hypnosis for a Smoother Labor with Kerry Tuschhoff

Jason Leister

In this episode we will be having a conversation with Jason Leister about his recent article in Issue 76 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine titled, "Mr. Fix-It." We will also have a chance to talk through the fascinating and engaging topics and issues surrounding masculinity, creativity, and manifestation. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/ Jason Leister: https://sovereignbusiness.org/, and https://magicalman.org/

In this episode we will be having a conversation with Jason Leister about his recent article in Issue 76 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine titled, "Mr. Fix-It." We will also have a chance to talk through the fascinating and engaging topics and issues surrounding masculinity, creativity, and manifestation. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: <a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/</a> Jason Leister: <a href="https://sovereignbusiness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sovereignbusiness.org/</a>, and <a href="https://magicalman.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://magicalman.org/</a>

Masculinity and The Fix-It Man with Jason Leister

In this episode we will have a chance to speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough on his recent interesting research article titled: Differentiating the impact of biomechanical forces of labor and delivery vs. the effect of posterior tongue tie on neonatal and infant feeding dysfunction: A clinical evaluation.  https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html Dr. Dorough is a native of St. Louis, MO. He practices at a medical clinic specializing in breastfeeding care. He is passionate about educating professionals and families about birth trauma and how it impacts family wellness. Over the past decade, Dr. Dorough has been inspired to collaborate with other professionals and share his experience and knowledge on the topic of pediatric chiropractic care.  https://drandrewdorough.com/

In this episode we will have a chance to speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough on his recent interesting research article titled: Differentiating the impact of biomechanical forces of labor and delivery vs. the effect of posterior tongue tie on neonatal and infant feeding dysfunction: A clinical evaluation.  <a href="https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html</a> Dr. Dorough is a native of St. Louis, MO. He practices at a medical clinic specializing in breastfeeding care. He is passionate about educating professionals and families about birth trauma and how it impacts family wellness. Over the past decade, Dr. Dorough has been inspired to collaborate with other professionals and share his experience and knowledge on the topic of pediatric chiropractic care.  <a href="https://drandrewdorough.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drandrewdorough.com/</a>

Decoding the Effects of Birth Trauma on Feeding

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Lynn Gerner of The Good Life Chiropractic to cover some simple and specific resources for overcoming breasteeding challenges.  Dr. Gerner is a Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA in 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Education Counselor) in 2021. She founded the Good Life Learning ,in 2019 and currently teaches privately as well as through Life Chiropractic College West, Northeastern Chiropractic College, Gold Lactation Learning, and the ICPA. Dr. Gerner is a wife, mother of three grown children, and lives in Davis, CA, with her family and rescued dogs.  https://thegoodlifedavis.com/ Manual Interventions for Muskuloskeletal Factors in Infants With Suboptimal Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299335/ Dr. Dorough Article https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Lynn Gerner of The Good Life Chiropractic to cover some simple and specific resources for overcoming breasteeding challenges.  Dr. Gerner is a Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA in 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Education Counselor) in 2021. She founded the Good Life Learning ,in 2019 and currently teaches privately as well as through Life Chiropractic College West, Northeastern Chiropractic College, Gold Lactation Learning, and the ICPA. Dr. Gerner is a wife, mother of three grown children, and lives in Davis, CA, with her family and rescued dogs.  <a href="https://thegoodlifedavis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thegoodlifedavis.com/</a> Manual Interventions for Muskuloskeletal Factors in Infants With Suboptimal Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299335/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299335/</a> Dr. Dorough Article <a href="https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html</a>

Simple Resources for Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges

Peter Gray

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning." Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8 th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. Peter Gray's published works can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning." Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8 th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. Peter Gray's published works can be found here: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd</a> Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: <a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop</a>

Peter Gray, PhD - How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined  in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher of Growing Without Schooling magazine from 1985 until 2001, and now at the website johnholtgws.com. Farenga is also a founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education: Self-directed.org The Mathematicians Lament: https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined  in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: <a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop</a> Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher of Growing Without Schooling magazine from 1985 until 2001, and now at the website <a href="https://www.johnholtgws.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">johnholtgws.com</a>. Farenga is also a founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education: <a href="http://self-directed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-directed.org</a> The Mathematicians Lament: <a href="https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf</a>

Homeschooling Is Not the Same as Remote Learning

Welcome back everyone! In this episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will share about their respective family's choices around education and what they are doing for the current school year. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Welcome back everyone! In this episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will share about their respective family's choices around education and what they are doing for the current school year. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: <a href="https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe</a>

It's Back to School Time!

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: <a href="https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe</a>

Summer Check-In

In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: <a href="https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe</a>

Lessons Learned from Labor

Pathways to Family Wellness is a podcast as well as a quarterly print and digital magazine whose mission is to support you and your family's quest for wellness. The creators of Pathways to Family Wellness envision a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to inner and outer resources, practitioners and a supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence.  We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.

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Pathways to Family Wellness is a podcast as well as a quarterly print and digital magazine whose mission is to support you and your family's quest for wellness. The creators of Pathways to Family Wellness envision a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to inner and outer resources, practitioners and a supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence. We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.

Pathways to Family Wellness

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Chris LoRang about what it means to build your baby from the ground up. Specifically, we'll be speaking about some of the ways we can help and not inhibit our little ones' development. Dr. Chris LoRang is a rehabilitative chiropractic physician, health lecturer, and wellness clinic director with a passion for uncovering the root cause of people’s symptoms. He believes that every person deserves the chance to pursue their best lives through movement, whole food nutrition, and holistic living strategies. His wife, Abbie Sawyer, is his co-founder for Building Your Baby From The Ground Up. https://buildingyourbaby.com/

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Chris LoRang about what it means to build your baby from the ground up. Specifically, we'll be speaking about some of the ways we can help and not inhibit our little ones' development. Dr. Chris LoRang is a rehabilitative chiropractic physician, health lecturer, and wellness clinic director with a passion for uncovering the root cause of people’s symptoms. He believes that every person deserves the chance to pursue their best lives through movement, whole food nutrition, and holistic living strategies. His wife, Abbie Sawyer, is his co-founder for Building Your Baby From The Ground Up. <a href="https://buildingyourbaby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildingyourbaby.com/</a>

Building Your Baby from the Ground Up

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Beth McVey about diastasis recti, what it is, why it's so common, what can happen from it, and how to heal from it.   Dr. Beth McVey has a passion for treating pediatric and pre/postnatal populations, while still providing care for the entire family. Dr. Beth is certified in the Webster Technique and has her certification in chiropractic pediatrics. She completed her pediatric certification training (CACCP) through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and continues to spend many hours each year expanding her knowledge on how to help babies/children and pregnant moms. Dr. Beth is also certified to perform Acupuncture and has a special emphasis on post-partum patients. Her passion for helping the postpartum population, led her to acquire additional training in pelvic floor and core rehabilitation and complete her certification through the MuTu program. Dr. Beth has received training in nutrition and assists clients as they transform their health. She is a firm believer in the traditional food movement and is passionate about eating real food and maximizing health through whole food nutrition.

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Beth McVey about diastasis recti, what it is, why it's so common, what can happen from it, and how to heal from it. Dr. Beth McVey has a passion for treating pediatric and pre/postnatal populations, while still providing care for the entire family. Dr. Beth is certified in the Webster Technique and has her certification in chiropractic pediatrics. She completed her pediatric certification training (CACCP) through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and continues to spend many hours each year expanding her knowledge on how to help babies/children and pregnant moms. Dr. Beth is also certified to perform Acupuncture and has a special emphasis on post-partum patients. Her passion for helping the postpartum population, led her to acquire additional training in pelvic floor and core rehabilitation and complete her certification through the MuTu program. Dr. Beth has received training in nutrition and assists clients as they transform their health. She is a firm believer in the traditional food movement and is passionate about eating real food and maximizing health through whole food nutrition.

Diastasis Recti

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock about the 3 main reasons parents take their kids to chiropractors.  Liz Anderson-Peacock is a fellow of the ICA, received Chiropractor of the Year Award from Canadian Chiropractic magazine in 1998. The Ontario Chiropractic Association gave her the "Heart in Hand" award in 2005. She earned her pediatric diplomate in the ICA’s first graduating class in 1996. She maintains a boutique child referral only practice. In 2010 she compiled a book “Pearls of Wisdom: Pure and Powerful to inspire Women Chiropractors, as well as other products. In 2017 she had a right below knee amputation which has led her into new areas. Her maxim continues to be to “Engage and Inspire.”

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock about the 3 main reasons parents take their kids to chiropractors.  Liz Anderson-Peacock is a fellow of the ICA, received Chiropractor of the Year Award from Canadian Chiropractic magazine in 1998. The Ontario Chiropractic Association gave her the "Heart in Hand" award in 2005. She earned her pediatric diplomate in the ICA’s first graduating class in 1996. She maintains a boutique child referral only practice. In 2010 she compiled a book “Pearls of Wisdom: Pure and Powerful to inspire Women Chiropractors, as well as other products. In 2017 she had a right below knee amputation which has led her into new areas. Her maxim continues to be to “Engage and Inspire.”

The 3 Main Reasons Parents Take Their Kids to Chiropractors

Kelly Brogan

Today we'll be speaking with Kelly Brogan, MD about her upcoming book "Own Your Self: The Surprising Path Beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom."Kelly Brogan, M.D., is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times best-selling book "A Mind of Your Own" and the children’s book "A Time for Rain," and co-editor of the landmark textbook "Integrative Therapies for Depression." She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.    https://kellybroganmd.com/

Today we'll be speaking with Kelly Brogan, MD about her upcoming book "Own Your Self: The Surprising Path Beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom."Kelly Brogan, M.D., is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times best-selling book "A Mind of Your Own" and the children’s book "A Time for Rain," and co-editor of the landmark textbook "Integrative Therapies for Depression." She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.  <a href="https://kellybroganmd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kellybroganmd.com/</a>

Own Your Self with Kelly Brogan, MD

On this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Jeanne Ohm about how pediatric chiropractic came about and why there’s such a growing interest in it today. Additionally, we’ll be speaking about expecting moms having the birth experiences of their choice and some of the hurdles they face to get there. And finally, we’ll learn more about Dr. Jeanne Ohm herself and how she got to be where she is today. Dr. Jeanne Ohm has practiced family wellness care since 1981 with her husband, Dr. Tom. They have six children who were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Dr. Ohm is Chief Executive Officer of the ICPA and Executive Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Dr. Ohm is also an instructor, author, and innovator. Her passion is training chiropractors with specific techniques for care in pregnancy, birth &amp; infancy, in forming national alliances for chiropractors with like-minded perinatal practitioners, in empowering mothers to make informed choices, and in offering pertinent patient educational materials

On this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Jeanne Ohm about how pediatric chiropractic came about and why there’s such a growing interest in it today. Additionally, we’ll be speaking about expecting moms having the birth experiences of their choice and some of the hurdles they face to get there. And finally, we’ll learn more about Dr. Jeanne Ohm herself and how she got to be where she is today. Dr. Jeanne Ohm has practiced family wellness care since 1981 with her husband, Dr. Tom. They have six children who were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Dr. Ohm is Chief Executive Officer of the ICPA and Executive Editor of <a href="http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.</a> Dr. Ohm is also an instructor, author, and innovator. Her passion is training chiropractors with specific techniques for care in pregnancy, birth &amp; infancy, in forming national alliances for chiropractors with like-minded perinatal practitioners, in empowering mothers to make informed choices, and in offering pertinent patient educational materials

Pediatric Chiropractic, Empowering Moms, the ICPA, and more

On this episode we’re going to be hearing from Dr. Angie Graper about neurology, primitive reflexes and how this relates to both your health and that of your children. Dr. Angie Graper is a certified pediatric chiropractor through the ICPA. Additionally she is certified in the Webster technique and in Nutrition. She is passionate about helping people put the puzzle pieces together to achieve their health by combining chiropractic and functional medicine approaches. She is an entrepreneur, lifelong learner and a mother to three young kids. Her office is Family Focus Chiropractic in Chanhassen, MN.

On this episode we’re going to be hearing from Dr. Angie Graper about neurology, primitive reflexes and how this relates to both your health and that of your children. Dr. Angie Graper is a certified pediatric chiropractor through the ICPA. Additionally she is certified in the Webster technique and in Nutrition. She is passionate about helping people put the puzzle pieces together to achieve their health by combining chiropractic and functional medicine approaches. She is an entrepreneur, lifelong learner and a mother to three young kids. Her office is Family Focus Chiropractic in Chanhassen, MN.

Your Child's Amazing Brain

Today we'll be speaking with acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin about how she came to be a midwife, different schools of thought in birthing, and where she would like to see birthing culture go in the future. Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. Founded in 1971, The Farm Midwifery Center has handled several thousand births, with remarkably good outcomes. Ms. Gaskin herself has attended more than 1,200 births. She is author of Spiritual Midwifery, now in its fourth edition, and Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. For over 20 years she has published Birth Gazette, a quarterly publication covering healthcare, childbirth and midwifery issues. She has lectured all over the world at midwifery conferences and at medical schools, both to students and to faculty.

Today we'll be speaking with acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin about how she came to be a midwife, different schools of thought in birthing, and where she would like to see birthing culture go in the future. Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. Founded in 1971, The Farm Midwifery Center has handled several thousand births, with remarkably good outcomes. Ms. Gaskin herself has attended more than 1,200 births. She is author of Spiritual Midwifery, now in its fourth edition, and Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. For over 20 years she has published Birth Gazette, a quarterly publication covering healthcare, childbirth and midwifery issues. She has lectured all over the world at midwifery conferences and at medical schools, both to students and to faculty.

Birthing: Past, Present, and Future

In this episode we'll speak with Scott Noelle about the power struggles that can happen as a parent, how this shows up in different behaviors with their kids, and about how parents can claim their true power to create a more harmonious household while bringing forth the best version of themselves.   Scott Noelle is an author and life coach dedicated to supporting parents who have rejected control-based parenting methods and embraced an approach he calls PATH Parenting, based on Partnership, Authenticity, Trust, and Heart. Scott also advocates and writes about Self-Directed Education: a natural, non-coercive alternative to conventional schooling. He shares practical parenting wisdom through his book and blog, The Daily Groove, online at www.dailygroove.com. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner and their two adolescent children.

In this episode we'll speak with Scott Noelle about the power struggles that can happen as a parent, how this shows up in different behaviors with their kids, and about how parents can claim their true power to create a more harmonious household while bringing forth the best version of themselves. Scott Noelle is an author and life coach dedicated to supporting parents who have rejected control-based parenting methods and embraced an approach he calls <a href="https://www.dailygroove.com/path-parenting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PATH Parenting</a>, based on Partnership, Authenticity, Trust, and Heart. Scott also advocates and writes about Self-Directed Education: a natural, non-coercive alternative to conventional schooling. He shares practical parenting wisdom through his book and blog, The Daily Groove, online at <a href="https://www.dailygroove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dailygroove.com</a>. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner and their two adolescent children.

Parenting Power Struggles

On the first part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about the history of birthing and how technology has impacted how women give birth today.  Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, www.Davis-floyd.com. MANA Database: https://mana.org/research/mana-stats

On the first part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about the history of birthing and how technology has impacted how women give birth today.  Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, <a href="http://www.davis-floyd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Davis-floyd.com</a>. MANA Database: <a href="https://mana.org/research/mana-stats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mana.org/research/mana-stats</a>

Paradigms of Birth Part 1: History and Technology

Today we'll be speaking with Sam McCulloch about the idea of risk during pregnancy, about the importance of the midwife model of care, and about how having a quality support network can make all the difference in the birthing process. Sam McCulloch enjoys talking so much about birth that she decided to become a birth educator and doula, supporting parents in making informed choices about their birth experience. She is part of the BellyBelly.com.au writing team.  In her spare time she watches Downton Abbey and has numerous creative projects on the go. She is mother to three beautiful little humans.

Today we'll be speaking with Sam McCulloch about the idea of risk during pregnancy, about the importance of the midwife model of care, and about how having a quality support network can make all the difference in the birthing process. Sam McCulloch enjoys talking so much about birth that she decided to become a birth educator and doula, supporting parents in making informed choices about their birth experience. She is part of the <a href="http://www.bellybelly.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BellyBelly.com.au</a> writing team.  In her spare time she watches Downton Abbey and has numerous creative projects on the go. She is mother to three beautiful little humans.

Empowered Birth and Understanding Risk

In this episode we will be speaking with Lindsay Mumma, DC, about How to Stop Interfering With Your Child's Development in order to maximize their growth and about the slow is fast approach to development.  Lindsay Mumma, DC, is the COO of Birthfit and runs Birthfit NC. She is also the owner of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehab, where she primarily sees prenatal and postpartum patients. She's a wife and mother of two vivacious boys and is the author of the Trimester books series.  http://www.trianglecrc.com/blog/stop-interfering-childs-development/ https://birthfit.com/ https://www.familypaws.com/ https://www.rie.org/

In this episode we will be speaking with Lindsay Mumma, DC, about How to Stop Interfering With Your Child's Development in order to maximize their growth and about the slow is fast approach to development.  Lindsay Mumma, DC, is the COO of Birthfit and runs Birthfit NC. She is also the owner of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehab, where she primarily sees prenatal and postpartum patients. She's a wife and mother of two vivacious boys and is the author of the Trimester books series. <a href="http://www.trianglecrc.com/blog/stop-interfering-childs-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.trianglecrc.com/blog/stop-interfering-childs-development/</a> <a href="https://birthfit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://birthfit.com/</a> <a href="https://www.familypaws.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familypaws.com/</a> <a href="https://www.rie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rie.org/</a>

(How to) Stop Interfering With Your Child's Development

On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning to read are nourished in a self directed setting. Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of the book Free to Learn and Psychology, a college textbook now in its 8th edition. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His research and writing focus on children’s natural ways of learning and the lifelong value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long-distance bicycling, kayaking, backwoods skiing, and vegetable gardening.  https://www.self-directed.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn

On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning to read are nourished in a self directed setting. Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of the book Free to Learn and Psychology, a college textbook now in its 8th edition. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His research and writing focus on children’s natural ways of learning and the lifelong value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long-distance bicycling, kayaking, backwoods skiing, and vegetable gardening.  <a href="https://www.self-directed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.self-directed.org/</a> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn</a>

Rethinking Education Part 1

Today we'll be speaking Dr. Matt Rushford about the history of birthing, why it was so dangerous and why there is still so much fear about it today. Dr. Matt is an author, speaker, and family chiropractor with more than 25 years of experience. He has operated the Rushford Family Chiropractic Centers in the Burlington, Vermont, area since 1994. His writing has been published in several local and national publications, including Mothering magazine, and in 2016 he published his first book, Born Broken. He teaches anatomy and physiology for nursing students in Winooski, Vermont, and is a member of the adjunct faculty for Johnson State College. The father of one, Dr. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and runner.

Today we'll be speaking Dr. Matt Rushford about the history of birthing, why it was so dangerous and why there is still so much fear about it today. Dr. Matt is an author, speaker, and family chiropractor with more than 25 years of experience. He has operated the Rushford Family Chiropractic Centers in the Burlington, Vermont, area since 1994. His writing has been published in several local and national publications, including Mothering magazine, and in 2016 he published his first book, Born Broken. He teaches anatomy and physiology for nursing students in Winooski, Vermont, and is a member of the adjunct faculty for Johnson State College. The father of one, Dr. Matt is an avid outdoorsman and runner.

Why Was Childbirth So Dangerous?

Today we'll be speaking with Sara Banta about nourishing your child's health. We'll hear Sara's own story into how she was able to help her children heal themselves of a variety of ailments through particular nutritional methods, as well as hear about some great ways to stay healthy in general. Sara is a Health Coach and busy mother of three who are now 12, 15 and 16 years old. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University with a degree in Economics and Psychology in 1998. In 2016, she graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and The Invincible Wellness System. Through her journey, she has had to solve many health issues within her family including her son suffering from leukemia at the age of nine, her daughter having allergies, anemia and asthma, her husband having heart issues, her other daughter having comprehension and learning issues, in addition to headaches.  This of course is on top of her own issues with fertility, hormones, adult acne, IBS, digestive issues, heavy metals and much more.  She has had to connect the dots and realize what was causing all of these issues and what the solutions were, which also of course involved the mind body connection. A lot of the same solutions that heal the gut or the brain are the solutions that help achieve weight loss, improve fitness and restore metabolic health.  With that, she has devoted her life to providing guidance and all natural health supplements and solutions that heal the body and the root problems, not just addressing the symptoms.  More information can be found at acceleratedhealthproducts.com and her youtube channel: Accelerated Health Radio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Yc7gWgyc4hSRZBVewsWQ

Today we'll be speaking with Sara Banta about nourishing your child's health. We'll hear Sara's own story into how she was able to help her children heal themselves of a variety of ailments through particular nutritional methods, as well as hear about some great ways to stay healthy in general. Sara is a Health Coach and busy mother of three who are now 12, 15 and 16 years old. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University with a degree in Economics and Psychology in 1998. In 2016, she graduated from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/integrativenutrition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Institute for Integrative Nutrition</a> and The Invincible Wellness System. Through her journey, she has had to solve many health issues within her family including her son suffering from leukemia at the age of nine, her daughter having allergies, anemia and asthma, her husband having heart issues, her other daughter having comprehension and learning issues, in addition to headaches.  This of course is on top of her own issues with fertility, hormones, adult acne, IBS, digestive issues, heavy metals and much more.  She has had to connect the dots and realize what was causing all of these issues and what the solutions were, which also of course involved the mind body connection. A lot of the same solutions that heal the gut or the brain are the solutions that help achieve weight loss, improve fitness and restore metabolic health.  With that, she has devoted her life to providing guidance and all natural health supplements and solutions that heal the body and the root problems, not just addressing the symptoms.  More information can be found at <a href="https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acceleratedhealthproducts.com</a> and her youtube channel: Accelerated Health Radio <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Yc7gWgyc4hSRZBVewsWQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Yc7gWgyc4hSRZBVewsWQ</a>

Nourishing Your Child's Health

On the second part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about standardized pathology vs. normalized uniqueness as well as the benefits of midwives attending births. Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, www.Davis-floyd.com. MANA Database: https://mana.org/research/mana-stats

On the second part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about standardized pathology vs. normalized uniqueness as well as the benefits of midwives attending births. Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obstetrics. She is the author of over 80 articles, and of the book "Birth as an American Right of Passage," and of the new anthology of her most popular works all revised and updated for publication in "Ways of Knowing About Birth: Mothers, Midwives, Medicine, and Birth Activism." Most of her published articles are freely available on her website, <a href="http://www.davis-floyd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Davis-floyd.com</a>. MANA Database: <a href="https://mana.org/research/mana-stats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mana.org/research/mana-stats</a>

Paradigms of Birth Part 2: The Benefits of Midwives

Rethinking Education Part 2

Bob Sears

On this episode we'll be speaking with renowned pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears about his own history as well as the importance of informed consent and free choice when it comes to medical procedures, specifically vaccination. Dr. Bob Sears is a father of three, author of The Vaccine Book and seven other books, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing balanced and complete information about vaccines, infectious diseases, and public health issues. He is also co-host of The Vaccine Conversation podcast.     By having one of very few pediatric offices in Orange County, CA, that accepts families who don’t follow the CDC schedule of vaccinations, Dr. Bob has had the unique opportunity to observe how these naturally-minded families grow and thrive in today’s world. With the new threat of mandatory vaccination laws, Dr. Bob’s new mission is to ensure that all families worldwide receive complete, objective, and un-doctored informed consent before they choose vaccination and that people everywhere retain the freedom to make healthcare decisions for themselves and their children.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vaccine-conversation-with-melissa-and-dr-bob/id1441700795?mt=2 http://immunityeducationgroup.org

On this episode we'll be speaking with renowned pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears about his own history as well as the importance of informed consent and free choice when it comes to medical procedures, specifically vaccination. Dr. Bob Sears is a father of three, author of The Vaccine Book and seven other books, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing balanced and complete information about vaccines, infectious diseases, and public health issues. He is also co-host of The Vaccine Conversation podcast.     By having one of very few pediatric offices in Orange County, CA, that accepts families who don’t follow the CDC schedule of vaccinations, Dr. Bob has had the unique opportunity to observe how these naturally-minded families grow and thrive in today’s world. With the new threat of mandatory vaccination laws, Dr. Bob’s new mission is to ensure that all families worldwide receive complete, objective, and un-doctored informed consent before they choose vaccination and that people everywhere retain the freedom to make healthcare decisions for themselves and their children. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vaccine-conversation-with-melissa-and-dr-bob/id1441700795?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vaccine-conversation-with-melissa-and-dr-bob/id1441700795?mt=2</a> <a href="http://immunityeducationgroup.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://immunityeducationgroup.org</a>

Dr. Bob Sears: The Importance of Informed Consent and Free Choice with Medical Procedures

Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Warren about fatherhood and about some of the top things for new dads to be mindful of as they transition into fatherhood.  Dr. Jay Warren has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for 19 years. He is also the Wellness Care Coordinator at the CAP Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where 90% of his practice is pregnant or postpartum women and babies under one year old. Dr. Jay now serves as an instructor for the ICPA teaching an online course called “Prenatal Care: Baby Centered Birth”. Dr. Jay is the host of 2 popular podcasts “Healthy Births, Happy Babies”, interviewing experts on perinatal care issues and “The Dadhood Journey”, where he shares real-life lessons and practical tools to support new dads in navigating their parenthood experience.

Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Warren about fatherhood and about some of the top things for new dads to be mindful of as they transition into fatherhood.  Dr. Jay Warren has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for 19 years. He is also the Wellness Care Coordinator at the CAP Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where 90% of his practice is pregnant or postpartum women and babies under one year old. Dr. Jay now serves as an instructor for the ICPA teaching an online course called “Prenatal Care: Baby Centered Birth”. Dr. Jay is the host of 2 popular podcasts “Healthy Births, Happy Babies”, interviewing experts on perinatal care issues and “The Dadhood Journey”, where he shares real-life lessons and practical tools to support new dads in navigating their parenthood experience.

The Dadhood Journey

On this episode we'll be speaking with Mary Lucas Flannery about Vitalistic Parenting of Teens. We’ll be taking about what vitalism is, how vitalistic parenting is different from traditional parenting, how discipline is handled, and why trust is such an important element of this approach.   Mary Lucas Flannery is a chiropractor, educator, professional writer and storyteller, podcaster, and marketer. She is the founder of the Art of Story Project, a business that teaches chiropractors and entrepreneurs to shape and deploy their most valuable stories to build their businesses. Mary came into chiropractic with a background in writing and the arts. After chiropractic school, she practiced in Wisconsin and Iowa, but then made an unusual choice to leave private practice and serve the profession by working in chiropractic college enrollment and marketing.  Mary is currently the dean of enrollment at Life Chiropractic College West, where she has lead the enrollment team to substantial growth in the past 8 years.   http://theartofstoryproject.com/   www.lifewest.edu

On this episode we'll be speaking with Mary Lucas Flannery about Vitalistic Parenting of Teens. We’ll be taking about what vitalism is, how vitalistic parenting is different from traditional parenting, how discipline is handled, and why trust is such an important element of this approach. Mary Lucas Flannery is a chiropractor, educator, professional writer and storyteller, podcaster, and marketer. She is the founder of the Art of Story Project, a business that teaches chiropractors and entrepreneurs to shape and deploy their most valuable stories to build their businesses. Mary came into chiropractic with a background in writing and the arts. After chiropractic school, she practiced in Wisconsin and Iowa, but then made an unusual choice to leave private practice and serve the profession by working in chiropractic college enrollment and marketing.  Mary is currently the dean of enrollment at Life Chiropractic College West, where she has lead the enrollment team to substantial growth in the past 8 years. <a href="http://theartofstoryproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theartofstoryproject.com/</a> <a href="http://www.lifewest.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lifewest.edu</a>

Vitalistic Parenting of Teens

In this episode we'll be speaking with Midwife Nicole Pegher about important questions to ask a midwife during an interview. The list of questions can be found here:  https://growingslower.com/47-questions-i-should-have-asked-my/   Nicole Cisneros Pegher is a Certified Professional Midwife and a graduate of Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton, Maine, an MEAS Institution. Nicole established South Shore Homebirth &amp; Women’s Wellness in 2015, and has since served scores of families across the South Shore and Cape Cod region. Prior to opening her practice, Nicole spent the summer of 2014 in the Philippines, serving as a midwife in a high-risk, high-volume birth center, and honing her ability to manage complications as they arise in out-of-hospital settings. She has also worked in the Amish community of Pennsylvania, attending birth by gaslight. "If there is one thing that these experiences have taught me,” Nicole says, "it’s that birth is a universal language. No matter a women’s race, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background, women deserve to be respected and supported in birth. It is my honor to be a midwife."

In this episode we'll be speaking with Midwife Nicole Pegher about important questions to ask a midwife during an interview. The list of questions can be found here: <a href="https://growingslower.com/47-questions-i-should-have-asked-my/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growingslower.com/47-questions-i-should-have-asked-my/</a> Nicole Cisneros Pegher is a Certified Professional Midwife and a graduate of Birthwise Midwifery School<a href="http://www.birthwisemidwifery.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>in Bridgton, Maine, an MEAS Institution. Nicole established <a href="https://www.southshorehomebirth.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">South Shore Homebirth &amp; Women’s Wellness</a> in 2015, and has since served scores of families across the South Shore and Cape Cod region. Prior to opening her practice, Nicole spent the summer of 2014 in the Philippines, serving as a midwife in a high-risk, high-volume birth center, and honing her ability to manage complications as they arise in out-of-hospital settings. She has also worked in the Amish community of Pennsylvania, attending birth by gaslight. "If there is one thing that these experiences have taught me,” Nicole says, "it’s that birth is a universal language. No matter a women’s race, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background, women deserve to be respected and supported in birth. It is my honor to be a midwife."

47 Questions to Ask a Midwife During an Interview

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