Intuitive Movement & Breathwork | with Melissa Gambone
Don't miss this special MOTHER'S DAY sale! Get $100 off the Holistic Mama Course (now through Mother's Day weekend) using code "MOM" at checkout <3Today, we are talking with Melissa Gambone. Melissa lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She is a personal trainer who is passionate about helping women of all ages and stages benefit from the practice of intuitive movement in order to cultivate a healthy, lifelong relationship with exercise and your body, especially while pregnant or postpartum. Melissa is the Founder of Motion Melissa, Motion Mamas, & Motion Studio. In the episode, Melissa and I discuss the concepts of intuitive movement, somatic movement, breathwork and more – and how you can apply all of them to your pregnancy, labor and postpartum motherhood journey. You can find Melissa on Instagram @motionmelissa or her website, www.motionmelissa.com!NEXT STEPS:>> Join the course!>> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community>> FREE nutrition e-book download>> Postpartum recipes & cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram
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The First 40 Days | with Shelley Rahim
Welcome to Season 3! Don't miss this special MOTHER'S DAY sale! Get $100 off the Holistic Mama Course (now through Mother's Day weekend) using code "MOM" at checkout <3 Today, we are talking with Shelley Rahim of New Mother Caregiving. Shelley is a seasoned Birth Doula, Postpartum Caregiver, and Postpartum Chef with over 18 years of experience supporting mothers and families during the childbearing year. She is the visionary founder behind New Mother Caregiving, LLC, where she shares her knowledge about nourishing and caring for postpartum mothers through her Instagram platform, ebooks and upcoming Youtube channel. Shelley wholeheartedly believes that when postpartum mothers receive the nourishment, love and care they truly deserve, it’s the entire family that flourishes. In the episode, Shelley and I discuss all things postpartum support, nourishment and preparation – focusing on the time honored tradition and rituals of “lying in” that are observed in cultures around the world. You can find Shelley on Instagram @newmothercaregiving or her website, www.newmothercaregiving.com!Books mentioned in the episode: Matresence by Lucy Jones & Mothershift by Jessie HaroldBONUS: Link to Shelleys’ services and resources NEXT STEPS:>> Join the course!>> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community>> FREE nutrition e-book download>> Postpartum recipes & cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram
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Inducing Labor at Home: Herbs, Pumping, Castor Oil and more
In this season finale episode (don't worry -- we'll be back mid-April!) you'll learn all about all of the ways you can 1) prepare your body for labor and 2) kickstart labor at home. This one is packed full of information -- so buckle up and get ready to take some notes!DON'T FORGET to join us over in the Holistic Mama Pregnancy & Birth Course! This episode just gives a teeny-tiny little glance into the powerhouse of information that is included in the course -- I promise you want to get in on this. You can learn more about the course here!By the time we chat again, I should be snuggling my new little babe! <3NEXT STEPS:>> Join the course!>> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community>> FREE nutrition e-book download>> Postpartum recipes & cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram
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Is Homebirth Safe? How Midwives Handle Emergencies | with Irena Freystaetter, CPM
Today, we are talking with Irena Freystaetter, a licensed midwife in Upstate, SC. In the episode, Irena and I discuss the safety of homebirth and how midwives handle emergencies at home, along with other common questions and concerns.You can find Irena on Instagram @midwifeirena or on her website, bloomgreenville.com!This is a fantastic episode to share with your partner, friends or family members who may be uneasy about the idea of birthing outside of the hospital!NEXT STEPS:>> Join the course!>> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community>> FREE nutrition e-book download>> Postpartum recipes & cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram
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Navigating Pregnancy After Loss | with Sarah Lingle
In this episode, Sarah Lingle and I are talking all things Pregnancy After Loss. Both Sarah and I are currently expecting rainbow babies at the time of the episode release, so this conversation feels extra special!Sarah is a certified birth and bereavement doula who specializes in supporting mothers navigating pregnancy after loss. After experiencing her own journey through loss and welcoming her rainbow baby, Sarah founded The Pregnancy After Loss Doula, which offers compassionate care through birth education, support groups, and one-on-one guidance. As the host of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast, she shares insights and stories to support parents in healing and finding hope. You can find her on Instagram at @paldoula, where she shares resources for mothers on their journey, helping them build trust and love as they prepare for their baby’s arrival.Sarah also runs a program called Birthing Hope, which is a birth course/support group/virtual doula program specific to moms who are pregnant after loss. She has graciously extended a discount code for you all - you can get 10% off with code PODCAST10!NEXT STEPS:>> Join the course!>> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community>> FREE nutrition e-book download>> Postpartum recipes & cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram
Do you self-identify as "crunchy" or holistic? Are you into all things natural wellness, nutrition, pregnancy and birth? Do you like hearing the controversial, unpopular and sometimes "woo-woo" perspectives on these topics? If so, this is the show for you.The Holistic Pregnancy podcast is your go-to resource for all things natural pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. This isn't your average, cookie-cutter "what to expect" type of advice, either. This show offers a raw and real, unfiltered perspective on taking responsibility for your health and your family. Join your host, Taylor Shaffer, and her guests as they dive deep into some of the most important topics regarding pregnancy, birth and motherhood. New episodes every Tuesday!
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