Embrace. Live. Thrive.

Today, Sam & Taylor creators and founders of "The MOTHER of all podcasts" join me to share about what they are doing through their podcast and platform. I had an absolute blast chatting with them and hearing about their origin stories from becoming best friends to starting a podcast. They started with a desire to have fun and do something for themselves and quickly realized how this platform was making a difference in helping mothers feel less alone.

I know this conversation is going to leave you with a smile on your face. Please like and share this episode with all your mom friends and continue to support and grow incredible platforms working to serve and support mothers.

My Conversation with Sam & Taylor:
The MOTHER of All Podcasts: 56: Embrace Live Thrive on Apple Podcasts

Ways to Find "The MOTHER of All Podcasts":
Facebook: The Mother of All Podcasts | Facebook
Instagram: MOTHERofallpodcasts (@motherofallpodcasts) • Instagram photos and videos
website: MOTHERofallpodcasts
email: [email protected] 
TikTok: @motherofallpodcasts 

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Sam Bio:
Samantha is a Mom, Wife, and Nurse Practitioner. 
Hobbies Include:

• Quality family time with my husband and two daughters
• Exercising/exploring the outdoors
• Reading
• The MOTHER of all Podcasts — beyond excited that Taylor and I are able to work on this together. This has really allowed us to hone in on our parenting skills, our relationship with our spouses, friendships, and parenting/our lives as a whole. 

Taylor Bio:
Hello! I’m Taylor, one of the co-hosts for the Mother of All Podcasts. I am so excited to be on this journey with one of my best friends, Sam. We have been friends for a long time and I am happy to share some of our parenting experiences with our followers.  I am married to my husband Brandon and we have two kids, a 4 year old girl and a 1 year old boy. We have been married for 5 years. We are both teachers and coaches for high schools in our hometown. We are so busy keeping up with everything, but enjoy spending time together as a family. When I’m not spending time with family, I enjoy baking cakes and other sugary sweets!

Today. Kristina Ginn, owner of Midwest Practice Solutions, and she comes on to talk about the popular topic, collagen. I think most of us have heard about collagen at this point, but Kristina does an incredible job of explaining to us what collagen is and how it has so many health benefits beyond just hair, skin, and nails.

Please listen, learn, and share this episode. We learn about collagen, but Kristina shares with us so many great tidbits about health and nutrition. Please email her with questions. Don't foget to check out the website as there is new information up about my mom coaching program and several events coming soon.

Ways to Find Kristina:
email: [email protected]

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Lisa Remley owner of 2 St. Louis F45 facilities, and one in Tennessee as well. Lisa was vulnerable and shares with us briefly about her childhood and how it has impacted her as a parent. We talk about the importance being aware the influence our parents had on us not only as children, but how that influence still has a direct effect on how we parent today.

Lisa has been in fitness for over 25 years and tells us about how she not only fell in love with exercise, but personal training as well. She and her husband ultimately transitioned to owning three F45 studios, which does personal training in group settings.

Lisa explains the importance of exercise and how it is a necessity not a luxury. Taking care of our bodies is an absolute must for making sure we are our best selves for a long time. Lisa gives us simple tips on how to get started such as mindset, accountability, and making realistic/achievable goals. This conversation is so good. Please listen and share and let's encourage all of us to be a little more intentional about taking care of our bodies.

Ways to Find Lisa:
Facebook: F45 O'Fallon Dardenne Prairie | O'Fallon MO | Facebook
Phone #: 314-346-2150
Website: F45 Training O'Fallon Dardenne Prairie | Team Training | Sign Up Today

Facebook: F45 Ellisville | Ellisville MO | Facebook
Phone #: 314-346-2683
Website: View Our Workout Schedule | F45 Training Ellisville

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Lisa Bio:
I have nearly 25 years experience in the fitness industry. Fitness is not only my passion; it is my profession. I have worked in all areas of the fitness industry, beginning with the front desk check-in procedure to owning and operating my own gym and multiple fitness studios.

It's been exciting to watch the fitness industry evolve over the years. The greatest advantage to this is that I am able to appreciate where the industry is going and also share my knowledge and experience with those that are new to the industry. It is important to understand and be able to articulate with customers of all ages and fitness levels. Having vast experience, such as mine, makes this much easier.

Training and development is by far my strongest attribute. Over the years I have created training material to be used in fitness facilities. This material ranges from basic selling skills to the overall management of a facility, which has been referred to as "the four-wall program."

I have truly enjoyed mentoring others in the fitness industry over years and am confident those of us in the fitness industry are improving the quality of life for so many!

Today my good friend, Dr. Marlee Coleman joins me on the podcast and talk us through such an important topic. Understanding chiropractic care throughout pregnancy.  She is passionate about educating and supporting women that you don't have to be miserable there are options for relief with some of the aches and pains surrounding your pregnancy.

As a doula, Dr. Marlee's passion is to stand in the gap and support all women. She is an advocate and coach for her clients encouraging them that preparing for a baby is physical and mental. She educates women that the post-partum phase is going to have some hard moments and to ask for help when you need it most.

Dr. Marlee talk us through so many important topics and issues surrounding pregnancy. Please share this episode with all of your friends that are currently walking through pregnancy or preparing for that season of life. Also, like and consider leaving a review to help Embrace. Live. Thrive. continue to grow and support women who are struggling know that it is ok to not be ok, but let's not stay there.

Ways to Find Dr. Marlee:
Website: https://www.drmarlee.com
Facebook: Marlee Coleman | Facebook
Instagram: Marlee Coleman (@marleeg_coleman) • Instagram photos and videos
Tiktok: STL Pregnancy Coach

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Dr. Marlee Bio:
If you told me four years ago that I was going to end up living in Missouri, I would have said you're crazy! I was born and raised in Connecticut and did my undergraduate degree in West Virginia, majoring in Athletic Training. Earning my Doctorate in Chiropractic at Logan University brought me to Missouri and right away I knew this is where my God-given purpose was going to be fulfilled.

I've always had a passion for helping people improve their function, health and wellness. There was a time in my life where the pain I had, prevented me from playing the sport I loved. I thought medications was the only answer, until I found chiropractic care. I developed a new understanding of how capable our bodies are in healing itself, if we allow it. "The power that made the body heals the body," by B.J. Palmer is one of my all time favorite quotes, and my mission is to encourage others to realize that health is already within them, I simply play a role in helping them express it to their fullest potential.

It wasn't until my goddaughter was born that I became interested in working with the pediatric population. Her first few years of life were filled with hospital visits and different medications that seemed to give her parents more questions than answers. Understanding how stressful birth can be for both mom and baby, I realized working with babies and young children started while developing in mom's belly. I wanted to help expectant mom's with the entire process; from start to finish and after. This inspired me to become a certified Doula in 2021, so I could not only help expectant mom's through chiropractic care, but I could also play a significant role in the birthing process and be present on the big day.

As a Chiropractic Doula, I witness the entire process come full circle; I not only love helping moms prepare for the arrival of her baby, but I also have the privilege of helping the baby prepare for a life outside of the womb.

Today, Britt Smith, Founder of She is Kindred joins me on the podcast and shares so much valuable information. Britt has a similar story of walking into motherhood and realizing that she had placed her identity in her plan for her life and it took God's grace and firm guidance to realize He was calling her to something more. Britt is encouraging and passionate for us to understand that "our community comes together over our shared humanity and the stories that are woven throughout."

Britt and her team have built this beautiful space for all women to come and share story through a variety of mediums including podcast, blog, and art. Please check out her podcast and website, but also consider joining them as they celebrate their first birthday (registration link below).  As you listen to today's conversation, and you fill stirred by something that was said please share with your friends and loved ones. We as a community of women need to know that we are not alone and there are women, community, and connection waiting for them.

Ways to find Britt:
Instagram: Brittany Smith (@brittnikelsmith) • Instagram photos and videos
Instagram: She is Kindred (@sheiskindredco) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Home (sheiskindred.org)

Storycraft WorkShop: Birthday Storycraft Workshop (sheiskindred.org)

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Britt Bio: Brittany Smith is the vision casting dreamer behind She is Kindred. She's a full-time creative, with a thriving photography + film business that she owns with her husband, Smitty. Britt is a lifelong writer + musician with a heart for storytelling through the arts, and She is Kindred is a project that she believes God has been forming in her for much of her adult life. She lives in the St. Louis area with her husband, Smitty, their four homeschooled kids, and their incredible au pair from Ecuador.

Today, Dr. Kallie Fischer, returns to the podcast and walks us through a topic that a lot of women don't even realize they are having difficulty, our menstrual cycle.  I know this can be a really uncomfortable conversation, but none the less it is a super important one. There are so many of us having monthly struggles that are common, but not normal. Dr. Kallie does an excellent job walking us through what she sees most often with her patient's and cycle irregularities, but, if you are struggling and think there is something not right with your cycle, trust your gut. 

Dr. Kallie is a wonderful resource and huge proponent for understanding your body. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to her. Help us continue to share awareness of this podcast and reach other women who might need to hear this conversation. It's ok to not be ok, but let's not stay there, Please like and share this episode and if you are feeing extra motivated go ahead and write a review.

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook

Ways to Find Dr. Kallie:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: Kallie Fischer DC (@drkallie) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook:Dr. Kallie Fischer | Weldon Spring MO | Facebook

Bio Kallie Fischer, D.C.:
Since I was three years old, I knew I was going to be a chiropractor. Growing up with a chiropractor dad, it was inevitable. I have been adjusted since birth and I want to share the importance of chiropractic from birth throughout life. Chiropractic changed my life, and I am so blessed to help families achieve their health goals by removing interference from the nervous system and allowing the body to function at its fullest potential.

After graduating with my undergraduate degree from Kent State University in Ohio, I decided to live out my life's purpose and pursue my Chiropractic degree at Logan University. While at Logan, I wanted to learn to be the best doctor I could possibly be for my future patients. That's when I came across Gonstead Chiropractic.

I am so passionate about Gonstead Chiropractic and I especially love working with the pediatrics population. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your family. In my spare time, I love being active and social. You will find me on the volleyball court, hiking, hanging out with friends, or teaching Gonstead Chiropractic to students.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University - Chesterfield, MO
• Bachelor of Business (summa cum laude) from Kent State University
• Service Award from Logan University
• Maximize Human Performance Award from Logan University
• Legacy recognition from Logan University
• Recipient of 100 Hours Certificate from the Dr. Wood Gonstead Boot Camp Series
• Head intern of the Gonstead Intern Program
• President of Fellowship of Christian Chiropractors
• Social Chair of Chi Rho Sigma - professional chiropractic fraternity
• Founder and President of the Logan University Chapter of the Student International Chiropractic Association
• President of Chiropractic on Purpose organization
• Finalist in the 2018 International Talk the Tic Competition
• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma - professional business fraternity
• Achieved Competent Communicator through Toastmasters International

Today, Dr. Nicole Robinson, owner of Functional Medicine at Synergy Chiropractic, joins me on the podcast to share about her journey into health, but also God's call on her life to begin functional medicine. She is so encouraging and up lifting about the importance and difference functional medicine makes in the lives of her patients. Dr. Nicole explains a specific technique called Mercier therapy, which works o increased your internal organ mobilty. This becomes important after any events such as c-section, abdominal injury, endometriosis, and so much more.

Please like and share this conversation to all your friends. There is hope and healing out there , you just need to know where to begin. Dr. Nicole is the perfect provider to come along side of you and support you right where you are currently. Please continue to spread the word and help Embrace. Live. Thrive. grow.

Video on Mercier: (5) Watch | Facebook

Ways to Contact Dr. Nicole:
FB: (5) Functional Medicine at Synergy Chiropractic Center | Wentzville MO | Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 636-639-9660

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos

Registration Link For 2023 Women's Health Conference: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)

Dr. Nicole Bio:
Hello friends! I'm Dr. Nicole Robinson. I graduated with my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2011. My background includes 6 years as a U.S. Army pharmacist as well as experience in community pharmacy. After 10 years in practice, I wanted to pursue a more natural approach to health for myself and those I served in the community. I completed further training in 2020 through Functional Medicine University, and am now a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.

Over the past few years, my thirst for knowledge in the area of holistic health has grown exponentially. I literally saturate my life with Functional Medicine! I am passionate about helping women get to optimal health. I believe it is crucial to treat the body, mind and spirit as a whole, interconnected system. When we support it; it can heal! 

If this is the approach you're looking for, consider working with me.

Today, Keri Beth Jones, independent certified Optavia coach, joins me and shares her incredible journey of health, nutrition, and overcoming limiting beliefs. The moment I met Keri Beth, I could feel strength and joy radiating off of her and I knew this was someone I needed to get to know. As she shared her journey of struggle and then of finding community and the deeper understanding of how to make maintainable changes I was totally obsessed.

Keri Beth shares about how she connected with her Optavia community when the world shut down and how it was the mini challenges and all the incredible resources that Optavia offers was what drove her success. Keri Beth is going to inspire you talking able overcoming all of her limiting beliefs, and just doing it, and trusting God for the rest.

Please listen, like, and share this episode. We all could use Keri Beth's motivation and determination as we work towards making our own maintainable changes.

Books Mentioned:
Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction by Asheritah Ciuciu
Habits of Health by Dr. Anderson
Your Life Book by Dr. Anderson

Ways to Find Keri Beth:
Facebook: (1) Keri Beth Jones | Facebook
Instagram: Keri Beth Jones (@keribethjones) • Instagram photos and videos
Health Form: Start Your Health Journey Today! (jotform.com)

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Facebook: Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos

Registration Link For 2023 Women's Health Conference: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)

Today, Kathryn Barton, couple's therapist, and owner of Uplift and Connect Counseling joins me on the podcast and knocks this conversation about communication in committed relationships out of the park. She talks us through common struggles, what is underlying issues, and strategies to start working towards healthier communication. I'm obsessed with this conversation and think everyone to hear this one at least twice to get all the details about what Kathryn shares with us.

Please download, like, and share this conversation. Everyone has struggled in their relationship at some point and this episode is a great resource if you are struggling on where to start.

Ways to Find Katheryn:
Website: Upliftandconnectcounseling.net
Instagram: Katheryn Barton (@upliftandconnectcounseling) • Instagram photos and videos 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upliftandconnectcounseling
Phone: 314-761-7200

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Facebook: (2) Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos

Conference Registration: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)

Katheryn Bio:
Our personal relationships are such an integral part of our existence and our happiness. When we are feeling disconnected with those most important to us it impacts so much more in our lives. I have a passion for looking at relationships and figuring out where the partners are missing each other.

Working with couples to reignite their spark and finding that safe place with each other is my jam 🙂

I look at communication tools and go deeper into that emotional connection to help my couples feel understood and truly seen within their relationship. If you are feeling like things have changed somewhere along the way reach out to me and we’ll explore it together. I know what it’s like to build a life with your best friend and at times feel lost because the connection and safety have gotten muddled or lost.

I am here to help. Contact me by phone 314-325-4922 

Today, Danielle White, owner of Lakeside Therapy LCC, LPC, RPT-S, joins me on the podcast and we discuss the concept of neuro synchrony and its implications to parenting. In our womb, our children imprint our nervous system and are connected to us on a deeper level throughout their lifespan. That is why one of the first things that happens after birth is the nurses placing the baby, skin to skin, on our chest to help them regulate breathing, temperature, and blood pressure. 

Has your toddler ever gotten upset and struggled to calm down, and then you get frustrated and struggle to calm down, and then everything erupts into chaos? That is directly impacted by neuro synchrony. It is a multi-directional phenomenon that contributes to moments of stress but can also be used for good. This is why it is so important to take care of ourselves so we can teach our children how to take care of themselves.

Danielle shares how losing our cool is totally normal and goes on to explain when it goes beyond normal, and you may need some additional resources. She also has incredibly helpful tips for how to build positive neuro synchrony with our infants, kids, and moody teenagers. Please listen, like, and share with all of your friends. In my mind, there isn't a parent that doesn't need to hear this conversation.

Ways to find Danielle:
Website: Lakeside Therapy, LLC - Home (therapybythelake.com)
Email: [email protected]

Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
Facebook: (2) Embrace, Live, Thrive | O'Fallon MO | Facebook
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embracelivethrive) • Instagram photos and videos

Conference Registration: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)

Danielle Bio:
Hi, my name is Danielle White. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.  I believe in a holistic approach, meaning that I want to help you heal in all areas of your life, not just pieces of it. I specialize in early childhood play therapy (ages 18 months-5) but also work with individuals 5-18 and at times adults. 
         What is play therapy you ask? It is a therapeutic approach for ages 2-12 that offers children a way to grow and heal through their natural language of play. It is widely known that children understand and process things much differently than adults. So why then should we expect to treat children in a therapeutic setting with a traditional talk therapy approach, as if they were adults? Children are not ready to process difficulties merely through verbal processing. Children practice and learn the most through playing, and play therapists use that strength to help children overcome adverse situations and everyday difficulties. 
          The goal of a play therapist is to bring about understanding and help develop a variety of skills in children through playing. Everything in the playroom is there for the purpose of facilitating understanding. When children are struggling with something, they will enter the playroom and naturally gravitate towards something that provides an outlet to process that struggle. For example, a child struggling with the death of a loved one might use dolls or animal miniatures to act out a family member being with the family and then suddenly disappearing. A play therapist’s role is to take confusing, scary, negative experiences, and communicate them in a way the child understands, or help the child process in a way that is age appropriate.