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Today Meredith Ruben Daniels comes on the podcast and explains how important Generational Emotional Mapping (GEM) is for healing not only trauma that is effecting you as an individual, but through energy heals your ancestral DNA as well.  She discusses the importance of our emotions and the role they play in our gene expressions. This technique specifically targets finding our unhealthy emotions and clearing them from their associated chakra, which becomes key in healing not only consciously, but subconsciously as well.

Meredith does a beautiful job of encouraging us to take the time to self reflect and realize that true healing occurs when we are willing to honestly let go of what we are struggling with and no longer hold onto trauma as an identity.  GEM is such a unique process and I know there will be many mothers who could benefit from this type of healing process. Please listen and share with anyone you know that might need GEM to start their own health journey.

Resources Mentioned:
Books: Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences by Dr. Jeffery Long
                Generational Emotional Mapping : Reprogramming the subconscious with Essential                        Oils by Joyce Turkington 
                The Wisdom of Your Cells: How your Beliefs Control Your Biology by Dr. Bruce Lipton

Ways to Find Meredith:
Website: www.soulful-wellness.com
FB: @soulfulwellnesswithmeredithrubendaniels
Instagram: @meredithrubendaniels

Meredith Bio:
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Kevin, and we have 3 beautiful boys together in St. Louis, MO.  I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and spent 9 years in the classroom.  As much as I loved my students, the Universe had other plans for me.

My spiritual journey began when my Dad passed away unexpectedly when I was 21.  I was not ready to simply not have a relationship with him anymore, and after I processed through the initial grief, I set out to discover the truth about Heaven and the afterlife.  After reading “Evidence of the Afterlife, The Science of Near-Death Experiences” by Dr. Jeffrey Long,  I began my journey of connection by recognizing signs and following my gut.  I attended spiritual workshops and retreats, had readings by several psychics and mediums, became Reiki certified, and eventually discovered that I am a Medium myself.  In the meantime, I decided to use Hypnobabies to have an unmedicated birth with my first baby, which opened my eyes to a more natural way of living.  My lifestyle changed from using Western medicine daily to using doTERRA Essential Oils and other natural products in our home and as part of our daily routines.  

I became certified in GEM in the spring of 2020.  I have witnessed and personally experienced so many amazing shifts in myself, my family and my clients using this technique.  I am always blown away at the accuracy of the emotions that come up and how they connect with the issue being healed.  

I have received so many beautiful signs and messages from my loved ones, as well as other people’s loved ones, that I have no doubt in my soul that there is life beyond what we experience in our bodies.  Our human experience and the knowledge that we have is so miniscule in comparison to the vastness of the Universe.  I am honored and humbled to be able to access the energy of the Universe to be able to help people heal

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Today licensed professional counselor, Taylor Keen, comes on the podcast and has an in depth conversation with us about relationships, communication, perception, and so much more. He breaks down needing to understand your own story and how that influences your reactions and decisions in every conversation, discussion, and argument you have with your significant other. Taylor emphasizes not to go 25 years before addressing struggles and come into therapy as a last ditch effort before divorce. The ability to find success with counseling is directly related to accountability, relationship, and the willingness to push into hard things and not shut down.

There are so many valuable topics addressed in this conversation you are going to want to listen whether you have been married one year or twenty years. The ability to be vulnerable and have curiosity about why you respond certain ways to your significant other is key to working through to hard moments in your relationship. Taylor reminds us that sometimes fighting is productive and that disagreements are normal, however degrading and demeaning each other is not. Clear communication is key in not only healthy relationships, but in overall healthy living.  Please not only listen, but share with anyone you know might be struggling with talking to their significant other in a productive way. 

Books Mentioned:
Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - by John & Julie Gottman
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living - by Shauna Niequest 

Taylor's Bio:
Taylor received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked within the counseling field for nearly 12 years, including experience working with teenagers at a therapeutic wilderness school. Taylor is passionate about helping people learn to live a better story. Because he sees marriage as a crucial part of, not only healthy families, but a healthy society, he is eager to help couples work through trust or communication issues, intimacy and parenting. He also loves walking with individuals in healing from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and sexual addiction.

Taylor has served in Christian ministry for over 15 years and is happily married and with three children. As a therapist, he endeavors to provide a safe, trusting environment where clients can begin understand their story more completely. It is only when we understand where we come from do we begin to exert some power in the choice of where we are going. Taylor counsels individuals, couples, teens and families and is in network with United Healthcare and Anthem.

Ways to Find Taylor:
www.generations-counseling.com
email: [email protected]

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Today Sherry Ruyle, a successful real estate agent, joins us on the podcast and opens up about an extremely difficult topic in parenting.  She shares about learning the importance of boundaries in motherhood and how we can still be their safe haven for emotions, but don't also have to be their verbal punching bags. As part of her learning about boundaries, Sherry realized that her puzzle piece wasn't  fitting into her family puzzle and made the decision to start addressing her own struggles with worth.   She made it a priority to start taking care of herself mind, body, soul and has now found herself thriving in business, a with happy family, and joyfully looks for ways to give back to help others.

Boundaries are an extremely difficult topic for a lot of people, but boundaries with children adds an extra layer of complication. Making the effort to put them in place is so important not only for you, but for them as well. It teaches respect, compassion, and helps them understand how to set boundaries themselves when needed. Please share this episode with your friends and help get mommas thinking about the importance boundaries with all ages of kids.

Ways to find Sherry:
FB: @sherryruyle
Website: www.sherryruyle.com     

Sherry's Bio:
As a Full-Time REALTOR for the past 18 years I have helped my clients buy and sell property in Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee. I am a licensed professional with experience in

Residential, New Construction, Commercial and Farm Land transactions. I have worked in every aspect of real estate including the listing of properties, selling properties, hosting Open Houses, assisting other agents, as well as managing a team of agents. With my years of experience I truly do understand the process from start to finish, and

every step in-between. My professional real estate knowledge and experience will benefit you whether you are a first-time client, or a returning client who needs help buying or selling your property.  I take pride in providing superior quality service to all of my clients. My approach has always been: “Satisfaction Guaranteed.”  I have a proven track record of Excellent Customer Service.  Just ask any of my current or past clients.  I am known for my professionalism, exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, negotiating experience, and for making a personal connection with all of my clients. I truly have my clients’ best interest at heart, and I understand the meaning of commitment and dedication to ensure the job is done right.  It is my #1 goal as your professional real estate agent to provide you with quality service, to exceed your expectations, and to make your real estate transaction both a positive and pain-free experience.

“My passion is assisting, serving and giving back to others.  The bonus for me is the life-long relationships that I create along the way….”  ~ Sherry Ruyle

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Today Stephanie Korpal, M.Ed., LPC-S comes on and shares so much valuable information about understanding what therapy is, why it is important, and what are signs for when we might need to consider seeking counseling. She talks about the statement "but, its not that bad" is likely a sign your perception is off and that you are already ready for help. Stephanie shares about the importance of making rhythms and automate as much of your schedule as you can so you can make sure to make time for other things likes dating your significant other and making time for yourself.

This episode is one that I truly I think all mom's need to hear. Stephanie is beyond generous with all of the important information she shares and this episode is loaded with tips, encouragement, and support for all mothers. Please take the time to listen, but also share with all of your mom friends. There is something in Stephanie has to say that they all need to hear.

Ways to find Stephanie:
Website: www.marblewellness.com
Phone: 636-234-3052
Email: [email protected]
FB: @marblewellnessSTL
Instagram: @marblewellness

Stephanie's Bio:   
I believe that everyone deserves a life free from feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed on a daily basis. And even if those feelings aren’t present on a daily basis, but are present on a “more often than not” basis, I believe you deserve a life better than that. Those feelings can rob you of so much energy, joy, and hope. They can take away your sense of purpose, social connection, and belief in a hopeful future. They can negatively impact your work performance, relationships, and can take away your potential to thrive. And that’s no place to live your life.

When you work with me in the counseling process, I get to know the whole you—from your physical health habits to your support system to your daily tasks (and everything in between!) —so we can have the best opportunity of getting you to a place of feeling healthy and able. We reflect on patterns to build a better future. We talk about how your days and weeks flow and adjust micro-habits and incorporate bigger activities if that fits. I want to help you wake up each day confident in your ability to tackle any obstacles that may (and let's be honest: will!) arrive. And to feel less stressed when you're doing just that! And to also be in a place where all of those positive feelings! Excitement, happiness, and fulfillment that can easily flow into your daily experience.

​Often, that involves changing some of your thought processes while also increasing your self-care habits and tools for emotional regulation. It involves learning more about yourself and being willing to show up to get the results.  It isn’t something that happens overnight, but when the change does happen, it is something you can carry forward for the remainder of your life. That may seem like a lot to do, but that’s why I am with you—teaching, exploring, and keeping you accountable.

​Counseling is not a process that is always easy, but it’s a process that is worthwhile. Because you are worthwhile. And if that is a belief you’re grappling with I can hold onto it for you until you are ready to hold onto it yourself.

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Today Jackie Ginther,  a gold dōTERRA wellness coach joins us on the podcast and walks us through so much great information about oils, healthy living, and so much more. She educates us that oils and healthy living are about taking care of our health proactively instead of reactively. Jackie is a huge proponent that you don't know what you don't know, but once you know its your job to start making changes.  Making lifestyle changes and using oils to support healthy living becomes about getting down to the root cause of health issues and not just putting a band aid on illness.

Jackie also reminds us of the importance of taking the time to slow down and just enjoy motherhood and our littles. The time goes so fast and once its  gone it is gone. Encouraging us to put the phones down and just embrace where our little ones are at in that moment.  This episode is full of helpful tips, encouragement, and so much information you are not going to want to miss it. Please go onto your favorite podcast app and like this episode and leave a review!! Help continue to spread awareness around the topic of maternal mental health and wellness.

Share this episode with all your friends and help them catch a glimpse of what non-traditional health alternatives look like and how to implement them in your life.

Ways to Find Jackie
FB: @Jackie Ginther
Instagram: @jackieswellnesslife

Jackie's Bio:
Welcome everyone! My name is Jackie and I am a Gold dōTERRA Wellness Coach. This group is designed to educate you on all dōTERRAs oils and products. I will post information on how to use our oils as well as keep you up to date on the latest products, promotions and discounts! This is also a safe place to ask oil usage questions. See something you like?? You can reach out to me for the best way to purchase it or go straight to my website jackieginther.com to grab it. Happy oiling!!!

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Angela Dexter joins us today on the podcast and gives us such wisdom and insight to her struggles with post-partum anxiety. As a first time mother she loved reading and researching about pregnancy and delivery and felt very prepared when it came to welcome her daughter into the world. However, that is where the her confidence ended and the train wreak started. Angela's daughter had some initial health concerns that contributed to increased fussiness and she felt very unsupported by her pediatrician. She felt she was just being dictated to about what she was supposed to be doing with her daughter. Angela talks about realizing she needed to find a pediatrician that would work with her, listen, and have a conversation.  Being your and your children's advocate is so important.

Angela talks to us about learning someone just holding her baby was not helpful, but asking people to help in different ways such a providing a meal or mowing her lawn was what provided her with the help that she truly needed. She also walks us through other resources that she found helpful to help control her anxiety and set her on a path towards health.

Angela's passion is to help educate first time mothers about what information is out there and empower them to make informed decision and not just go with the standard because that is what the are being told to follow. Any mom getting ready to have their first baby needs to hear Angela's story and be encouraged about trusting your mom gut. LIKE and SHARE this episode with all of your pregnant mom friends and young first time mommas.

Ways to Find Angela
Instagram: @enjoylifewithme.angela
Website: www.enjoylifewithme.com
Email - [email protected]


Angela's Bio
I have been married for almost 8 years to my best friend and am a mom of 2.  I was previously a teacher who found a love for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum education during my own journey.  I have always been a researcher so when I started reading while pregnant with my first I had my eyes opened to new concepts that society wasn't telling me.  I am a firm believer of "informed decision is the best decision"

Favorite Resources:
Anything by Ina May Gaskin & Jack Newman
https://evidencebasedbirth.com

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The amazing Anna Alt of LSL Finishes comes on the podcast and shares her story of what it was like growing up in the Jehovah Witness Culture. She felt at a young age that she wasn't entirely sure that what she was following was correct, but wasn't ready to rock the boat. She met and married her husband who was also raised Jehovah Witness and continued that path until her kids became school age and she knew she couldn't do this anymore. Listen to her journey of finding she and her husband finding freedom and discovering a new life outside of the Jehovah Witnesses. Anna is demonstrates such strength and grace as she walked through this difficult time in her life and will lead you emboldened to follow your intuition no matter the consequence. She encourages us to acknowledge when something doesn't feel right and then dive into the research and see if there is really something to how you are feeling or not. I was entranced with Anna's story. I can't wait for all of you to listen and be as inspired as I am. Please like, leave a comment, and share with everyone you know that might benefit from hearing Anna's story.

Resources Mentioned:
YouTube Channel: John Cedars
Crisis of Conscious by Raymond Franz

Anna's Bio:
As a wife, mother of two, a co-owner of multiple businesses, a community partner and people
connector, I’m always out and about! My husband, Dan, and I share an entrepreneurial spirit and are always exploring new concepts, products and services for the construction industry! I love being the Sales and Marketing Director at LSL Finishes, and am proud we provide high caliber services at a fair price. Our efforts have earned us the 2020 Western St. Charles Chamber’s Star Award, and the 2019 Best of St. Charles Award from the Post Dispatch. 

My true passion is to meet people, learn what they do and what drives them, and then make connections - supporting local businesses through referrals. Who would you like to meet?!?
Chambers I serve include O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Western St. Charles County Chamber, Greater St. Charles and I’m an ambassador for the Cottleville Chamber. I’m a 2020 graduate of the Visions St. Charles County Leadership Class. I lead O’Fallon’s Chapter of No. 9 Networking, and am a member of O’Fallon All Stars. As Director of Family & Community Connections for Little Black Book (LBB): Women in Business, l oversee the ambassador program, the Street Team and Moms on the Move. I was humbled and honored to receive LBB’s Founders Award in 2019. I love to network!

Most recently, I led the campaign for Jason Law, Mayor Elect for Lake St. Louis. Community is important to me, and I enjoy being an active part of the Lake Saint Louis Swim Team and Lake Saint Louis Ski Club with my family. Prior to business ownership, I was an Instructional Assistant and Substitute Teacher for Wentzville R IV and Pattonville School Districts, respectively. My greatest joy is my family. Samantha (12) and Brody (11) keep Dan and me busy! We love skiing and being outdoors, relaxing and watching TV, and having friends over for a cookout at our Lake St. Louis
home. How do I manage it all? Let’s have a one-on-one meeting and I’ll tell you!

Ways to Connect with Anna
FB Messenger: @annabroederalt 

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Today April Kaiserlian, LMSW joins us on the podcast and shares with us about her hard journey into motherhood and the realization that her path was not going to look like the traditional path. She opens up, telling us about her early years of motherhood spent in anxiety and anger. But found hope and healing after taking a Mindfulness course. April describes as she completed that course, that she finally saw some cracks in the pain she had been feeling for so long.  She continued to grow and learn coping strategies, but was sent into despair when her husband decided they needed to divorce. April describes the mental image of drowning and having to hold onto other peoples docks as she was so uncertain during that initial time.  But her story doesn't end there, she encourages us to welcome despair and spend time understanding what you are experiencing as a way to learn about yourself and begin to move forward. April shares such wisdom and encouragement as she courageously recounts some of her life's toughest moment. She quotes William Blake - "Excessive sorrow laughs and excessive joy weeps."  Please share with all of your friends, especially the ones walking through a fresh divorce. They need to hear what April has to say!! 

Ways to Find April
FB: @aprilkaiserlian
Instagram: @aprilkaiserlian
Website: www.aprilkaiserlian

April's Bio:
Before I came to the practices of mindfulness and self-compassion in 2008, my life felt serious and heavy. I didn’t know how to laugh. It was as if my sense of humor went missing somewhere in my childhood.

Thankfully my sense of humor reappeared on my first 7-day retreat of silence when, after listening to my own mind loop ‘round and ‘round for days on end, I realized my own thoughts ranged from absurd to insightful and everything in between. I was relieved that I didn’t have to take everything I thought so seriously. In fact, I began to play with how I thought about life, love, and learning. A new sense of playfulness and creativity emerged in my life.

As I began to lighten up and slow down, I made the crucial connection between the importance of stillness and silence, movement and expression as tools of learning how to turn toward sticky patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. I began to learn how to take seriously that which was serious in my life and to let the rest be beautiful in its simple ordinariness.

After a 7-year stint as a stay-at-home mother to my 3 children, I returned to the professional world when I began teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. I went on to co-found the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness in 2010. I opened my private psychotherapy practice in 2013.

Using the tools that have helped me learn how to turn toward both the pain and the joy of life, I welcome people from all walks of life to join me in the process of learning to show up for the fullness of life.

I promise we will laugh and cry together along the way.

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Today the podcasts welcomes lifestyle coach Amber Webb. We are grateful for all the encouragement she shared with us. She starts with telling us about her rocky start into motherhood and how she became so depressed she was only be able to lay in bed and play with  her son. Amber realized that is not what she wanted her life to be like and begin reading motivational books and found the strength to start writing her  own goals, go back to school, and was inspired to start her own coaching program.  She has a passion for helping all people find their true drive and overcome limiting beliefs to reach their full potential. She has begun to specialize in Neural Language Processing techniques (NLP) and timeline therapy. Amber shares her heart with us and encourages all of us to start taking care of ourselves and start addressing those underlying reasons that are holding us back from doing the things we are meant to do.

Resources Mentioned:
Books
- Jack Canfield: The Success Principles
- Joe Dispenso: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
- Jen Sincero: You Are a Badass
- Jen Sincero: You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth
                                 
Ways to Find Amber:
FB: @Amberwebb
Instagram: @amberwebblife

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Dr. Felicity Keough-Bligh joins the podcast today and encourages us to take care of our bodies in all stages of life. Educating us that care during pregnancy is possible in the management of all of the aches and pains that accompany growing a person. We talk through awareness of post partum depression and being proactive on knowing your resources.

Dr. Keough tells us about a technique that she found helpful postpartum with placenta encapsulation. She also discusses the importance of experiencing a least a small portion of labor to help with not only your own endorphins for labor, but also for your baby, and it helps with post partum health. Share this episode with all of your momma friends, but especially your pregnant and post partum ones as this episode is full of great information!!

Resources Mentioned:
Book: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Better Delivery by Henci Goer
 
Resources not Mentioned
Book: Healing from Within: A Simple Guide to Lifelong Wellness by Dr. Felicity Keough-Bligh

Dr. Keough-Bligh Bio:

Dr. Felicity Keough-Bligh is a St. Louis native and spent her time growing up in St. Charles, MO. Upon graduating from St. Charles High School she realized she had a passion for creating health and wellness in the body. She strives to understand why the body becomes sick, diseased and injured, and how to address these issues naturally and to prevent future problems.

It Runs in the Family
Her grandparents, Drs. Joseph and Belle Keough, are a HUGE inspiration for her. Through their practice of Chiropractic, they have helped people attain higher quality of life in St. Charles for over 55 years.

Training and Learning Chiropractic
After three years of intense pre-chiropractic studies, she began her matriculation at Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO. While at Logan, Dr. Keough was involved in the latest pediatric sports rehabilitation techniques. She also completed over 300 hours of training, where she learned techniques to help with the treatment of pediatric and pregnant patients and was fortunate to see a variety of cases.

She underwent many hours of study with the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association learning how to treat children and pregnant mothers. She understands that pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life. The need for a fully functioning body is crucial to a mother and her developing baby’s health, as well as labor and delivery without complications. She has helped many women achieve their goals of natural birth, VBAC and overall comfort during pregnancy.

In addition, Dr. Keough has spent many hours of study dedicated to Functional Medicine using laboratory testing and analysis, hormonal testing, advanced allergy testing and weight management. She believes that addressing core issues related to weight gain (diet, toxicity and hormonal imbalance) is key to regaining and optimizing the health of her patients.

Dr Felicity Keough  has written a book called Healing from  within which dives deep into her own personal healing journey and gives fresh insight into the body’s ability to heal itself when given the chance. She enjoys spending her free time doing yoga, running and reading as well as playing with her two boys, husband and dog on their 3 acre ranch.

Ways To Find Dr. Keough-Bligh
Website: www.keoughchiropractic.com
Email: [email protected]
FB: @keoughchiropratic
Instagram: @keoughchiro

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