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Today Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk about some interesting, funny, and gross things that happened to their bodies during pregnancy and birth that were a bit unexpected!

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Keywords: Pregnancy and Birth | Alyssa Veneklase | Kristin Revere | Empowering Conversations | Personal Experiences | Unexpected Moments | Funny Stories | Coping Strategies | Community Support | Understanding Changes | Emotional Wellness | Navigating Challenges | Real Talk | Birth Stories | Sharing Experiences | Building Resilience | Personal Growth | Humor in Parenting | Women's Health | Quality of Life | Understanding the Journey | Family Dynamics | Support Networks | Educational Resources | Emotional Guidance | Maternal Insights | Parenting Challenges | Creating Community | Transitioning to Parenthood | Raising Awareness | Body Changes | Realities of Motherhood |

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Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk about the struggle to get kids to sleep during virtual school at home. Is it important to have a set bedtime? Can kids stay up late? We answer these questions and more!

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Keywords: Sleep and Virtual School | Kristin Revere | Alyssa Veneklase | Parenting Challenges | Bedtime Routines | Online Learning | Kids' Sleep Needs | Empowering Conversations | Coping Strategies | Community Support | Importance of Sleep | Understanding Sleep Patterns | Navigating Family Dynamics | Emotional Wellness | Quality of Life | Educational Resources | Family Engagement | Managing Sleep Issues | Strategies for Sleep | Setting Boundaries | Parenting Advice | Balancing Responsibilities | Sleep Tips | Community Awareness | Transitioning to Online School | Best Practices for Sleep | Healthy Routines | Raising Awareness |

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Audra Geyer, Gold Coast's newest birth doula, shares her birth story and how birth support from her doula was a game changer. She also took HypnoBirthing classes and transitioned from being afraid of labor to looking forward to it! Her transformative experience with Gold Coast inspired her to become a doula herself!

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Keywords: Audra Geyer | Birth Story | Gold Coast Doulas | Birth Doula | HypnoBirthing | Labor Support | Positive Birth Experience | Fear of Labor | Empowering Birth Stories | Transformative Experiences | Birth Education | Childbirth Preparation | Prenatal Support | Doula Training | Maternal Empowerment | Emotional Support | Birth Journey | Comfort During Labor | Anticipating Birth | Role of a Doula | Personal Growth | Transitioning to Parenthood | Family Support | Birth Techniques | Labor Confidence | New Beginnings | Empowering Conversations | Community Support | Listening to Your Body | Birth Preferences | Health and Wellness | Parenting Insights | Emotional Preparation | Navigating Labor | Creating a Birth Plan | Building Resilience | Empowering Mothers | Birth Advocacy |

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Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas talks with Vikki Nestico of Grand Wellness about acupuncture to help relieve stress, tension, and anxiety.

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Keywords: Acupuncture | Stress Relief | Anxiety Management | Vikki Nestico | Grand Wellness | Kristin Revere | Holistic Health | Emotional Well-Being | Mind-Body Connection | Alternative Medicine | Natural Remedies | Relaxation Techniques | Wellness Practices | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Pain Management | Coping Strategies | Balancing Energy | Integrative Health | Self-Care | Enhancing Mood | Benefits of Acupuncture | Preventative Health | Mindfulness | Healing Modalities | Restorative Practices | Emotional Healing | Therapeutic Benefits | Community Engagement | Personalized Care | Supporting Mental Health | Health and Wellness | Nurturing Well-Being | Body Awareness | Empowering Conversations | Understanding Stressors | Holistic Approaches | Alternative Therapies | Integrative Practices |

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Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, talk about the things they wish they had known before having a baby. Listen to this fun episode packed with lots of little gold nuggets of information for new parents!

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Keywords: Parenthood Insights | Kristin Revere | Alyssa Veneklase | Gold Coast Doulas | Parenting Advice | Wish I Had Known | New Parents | Valuable Lessons | Preparing for Baby | Fun Conversations | Emotional Wellness | Baby Care Tips | Real Talk About Parenting | Navigating Parenthood | Coping Strategies | Sharing Experiences | Empowering Conversations | Family Dynamics | Understanding Challenges | Building Community | Personal Growth | Lessons Learned | Transitioning to Parenthood | Humor in Parenting | Support Networks | Education for New Parents | Insights from Experience | Parenting Realities | Health and Wellness | Emotional Preparation | Resources for Parents | Quality of Life | Raising Awareness | Navigating Babyhood | Creating Connections | Building Resilience | Community Support | Family Bonding |

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Dr. Carrie Dennie, ND speaks with Alyssa Veneklase about the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Keywords: Acupuncture Benefits | Pregnancy Support | Postpartum Wellness | Dr. Carrie Dennie | Alyssa Veneklase | Holistic Health | Maternity Care | Emotional Support | Pain Relief | Mind-Body Wellness | Natural Healing | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Stress Management | Coping Strategies | Wellness Practices | Understanding Pregnancy Symptoms | Restorative Care | Safe Practices | Nurturing Well-Being | Health and Wellness | Emotional Healing | Maternal Mental Health | Body Balance | Personal Growth | Empowering Conversations | Education for New Parents | Understanding Treatments | Building Resilience | Integrative Health | Community Support | Exploring Holistic Options | Family Dynamics | Comprehensive Care | Quality of Life |

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Kristin Revere, Kelly Emery, and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas talk about their Saturday Series of Classes offered through Gold Coast Doulas. Each goes in to detail about what their classes cover including Comfort Measures for Labor, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Survival.

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Keywords: Gold Coast Doulas | Saturday Series of Classes | Kristin Revere | Kelly Emery | Alyssa Veneklase | Childbirth Education | Comfort Measures for Labor | Breastfeeding Support | Newborn Care | Parenting Workshops | Empowering Education | Family Wellness | Understanding Birth Options | Holistic Parenting | Class Offerings | Maternal Health | Practical Tips for New Parents | Community Support | Building Skills | Connecting with Others | Navigating New Parenthood | Quality of Life | Comprehensive Training | Emotional Support | Preparing for Labor | Resources for Parents | Family Dynamics | Realistic Expectations | Group Learning | Sharing Experiences | Parenting Insights | Creating Connections | Health and Wellness | Support Networks | Encouraging Independence | Building Resilience |

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Today Kristin Revere talks to Vikki Nestico, R.Ac of Grand Wellness Acupuncture. We learn alot about fertility and how acupuncture supports the nervous system, reduces stress, and increases blood flow to the reproductive organs.

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Keywords: Fertility | Acupuncture | Vikki Nestico | Kristin Revere | Grand Wellness Acupuncture | Nervous System | Stress Reduction | Blood Flow | Reproductive Health | Holistic Health | Natural Remedies | Alternative Medicine | Women’s Health | Emotional Well-Being | Comprehensive Care | Fertility Treatments | Integrative Health | Mind-Body Connection | Health and Wellness | Emotional Support | Personalized Care | Understanding Fertility | Acupuncture Benefits | Hormonal Balance | Healing Modalities | Wellness Practices | Women's Wellness | Empowering Conversations | Preventative Care | Reproductive Wellness | Fertility Support | Natural Family Planning | Nurturing Well-Being | Community Support | Building Awareness | Coping with Stress | Healthy Lifestyle Choices | Parenting Insights |

Episode 2

Title: Episode 100 with Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere! What has Gold Coast been up to?
Description: It’s the 100th episode! Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere reflect on what the past 2 ½ years of podcasting have looked like, how the podcast has evolved, how the business has adapted, and how services have pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss how they are supporting other local businesses in the community during this time.

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Keywords: Episode 100 | Alyssa Veneklase | Kristin Revere | Gold Coast Doulas | Podcasting Journey | Reflection | Community Support | Business Evolution | COVID-19 Pandemic | Local Businesses | Adapting Services | Parenting Resources | Empowering Conversations | Personal Growth | Professional Development | Health and Wellness | Building Community | Supporting Families | Podcast Highlights | Lessons Learned | Celebrating Milestones | Behind the Scenes | Doula Services | Engaging Discussions | Valuable Insights | Parenting Education | Navigating Challenges | Understanding Parenthood | Growing Together | Learning Experiences | Transitioning Services | Family Support | Quality of Life | Promoting Awareness |

Episode 3

Title: Adult Separation Anxiety
Description: In this episode, Alyssa Veneklase and Laine discuss the feelings of distance that parents can sometimes experience as their babies and children grow and seem to need them less. The conversation explores having clear boundaries for children, adjusting expectations as they develop, and discovering how to redefine your identity as a parent.

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Keywords: Adult Separation Anxiety | Parenting | Alyssa Veneklase | Laine | Distance in Parenting | Child Development | Emotional Well-Being | Parenting Strategies | Clear Boundaries | Adju

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It's the 100th episode! Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere talk about what the past 2 1/2 years of podcasting has looked like, how the podcast has changed, how the business has changed, how services have pivoted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they are playing their part in supporting other local businesses.

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Keywords: Episode 100 | Alyssa Veneklase | Kristin Revere | Gold Coast Doulas | Podcasting Journey | Reflection | Community Support | Business Evolution | COVID-19 Pandemic | Local Businesses | Adapting Services | Parenting Resources | Empowering Conversations | Personal Growth | Professional Development | Health and Wellness | Building Community | Supporting Families | Podcast Highlights | Lessons Learned | Celebrating Milestones | Behind the Scenes | Doula Services | Engaging Discussions | Valuable Insights | Parenting Education | Navigating Challenges | Understanding Parenthood | Growing Together | Learning Experiences | Transitioning Services | Family Support | Quality of Life | Promoting Awareness |

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On this episode, Alyssa Veneklase and Laine begin by talking about the distance that parents can sometimes feel as their babies and children grow and seem to need them less. The conversation takes some interesting turns to talk about having clear boundaries for kids, pivoting our expectations of children as they grow, and learning how to figure out who you are as a parent.

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Keywords: Adult Separation Anxiety | Parenting | Alyssa Veneklase | Laine | Distance in Parenting | Child Development | Emotional Well-Being | Parenting Strategies | Clear Boundaries | Adjusting Expectations | Identity as a Parent | Growth and Change | Understanding Children | Family Dynamics | Coping Mechanisms | Navigating Change | Parenting Insights | Supporting Children | Building Relationships | Emotional Intelligence | Communication Skills | Empowering Conversations | Parenting Challenges | Self-Discovery | Personal Growth | Emotional Support | Quality of Life | Community Engagement | Parenting Resources | Family Support | Redefining Roles | Understanding Needs |