Embracing Flow

In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather Allmendinger welcomes Dr. Cody Goldman, a holistic health expert specializing in body and mind optimization. Dr. Goldman challenges mainstream health narratives by advocating for natural healing and mindset transformation over medications. With a background in chiropractic care, neuroscience, and functional health, he shares insights on how to combat common health issues like fatigue, weight struggles, gut issues, and brain fog by addressing root causes instead of symptoms. The discussion dives into the crucial concept of being a fat burner versus a sugar burner and its impact on women's health, particularly around perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Goldman outlines his four-step program to reset the body's metabolism, emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition, and debunking common dieting myths such as fasting and ketogenic diets. Heather and Dr. Goldman also touch upon the cyclical health of women, and how hormonal balance plays a pivotal role in overall well-being. Dr. Goldman’s course and resources are highlighted as actionable steps for listeners.

00:00 Introduction to Embracing Flow

00:04 Meet Dr. Cody Goldman

01:24 Dr. Goldman's Journey into Holistic Health

01:45 The Problem with Excess Fat

04:24 Understanding Fat Burners vs. Sugar Burners

05:30 The Impact of Stress and Diet on Health

06:54 Symptoms of Being a Sugar Burner

07:57 The Role of Hormones in Health

12:49 Steps to Reset Your Metabolism

12:55 The Misconception About Fasting

19:15 Turning on Your Fat Furnace

22:07 The Key to Fat Loss

22:41 Day Three: Removing Oils and Fats

25:04 The Fast 40: Hormone Reset

26:10 Fat Burner vs. Sugar Burner

26:46 Understanding Arthritis and Inflammation

29:46 Women's Health: Myths and Realities

30:57 Impact of Diet on Menstrual Cycles

37:00 Free Resources and Final Thoughts

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Dr. Golman is challenging the mainstream health narrative and helping people unlock the full potential of their body and mind—naturally. Dr. Cody Golman is a Holistic Health & Mind-Body Optimization Expert who believes that the body has everything it needs to heal and thrive—without relying on medications. His approach combines cutting-edge science, natural healing, and mindset transformation to help people achieve lasting health and peak performance. With a background in Chiropractic care, neuroscience, and functional health, Dr. Golman has dedicated his career to helping people break free from fatigue, weight struggles, gut issues, and brain fog—all by getting to the root cause rather than just treating symptoms. He’s here to share powerful insights on how to rewire the body, reprogram the mind, and take control of your health in ways most doctors won’t tell you.

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In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather Allmendinger welcomes Dr. Emilie Wilson, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, author, and new mom. Dr. Emilie shares her personal journey with significant weight loss, pregnancy, a traumatic home birth, and postpartum depression. She discusses the lack of adequate maternal healthcare, especially among BIPOC and transgender birthing parents, and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and building a supportive community postpartum. Dr. Emilie also talks about her book 'Post: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self Care Plan in Pregnancy,' which offers invaluable resources for expecting and new mothers to help them navigate the complex postpartum period.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:17 Dr. Emilie's Background and Expertise

01:56 Personal Cycle Story

06:51 Postpartum Journey and Challenges

08:24 Becoming a Naturopath and Acupuncturist

11:21 Postpartum Depression and Recovery

22:50 Advocating for Postpartum Care

23:15 Resources and Final Thoughts

35:47 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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Dr. Emilie Wilson is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, author, and new mother. Her clinical background is in women's cardiometabolic and hormone health. After a traumatic childbirth in late 2022, she entered a very difficult postpartum time, including struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety. She knew that if she could struggle so much as a naturopathic doctor, then too many other new parents were, too. So she wrote a book to guide expecting parents to create their Postpartum Self-Care Plan in pregnancy, to set them up for the best postpartum experience possible. In early 2024 her book "POST: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy" was released. By walking expecting parents through specific, research-based steps to create their Postpartum Self-Care Plan, Dr. Wilson intends to empower new parents to have the best postpartum time possible, so they can focus on what matters: their health, and their relationship with their new baby.

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In this solo episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather Allmendinger addresses common misconceptions about periods and menstrual health. She challenges outdated beliefs by discussing the impact of lifestyle on menstrual health, clarifying that painful periods and severe PMS are not normal, and explaining the actual fertility windows in a menstrual cycle. Heather also highlights the importance of understanding one's cycle beyond reproduction, viewing it as a vital sign of overall health. This informative episode empowers listeners to take control of their menstrual health and make informed decisions.

00:00 Introduction to Menstrual Misconceptions

00:37 Myth #5: Birth Control is the Only Solution

01:55 Myth #4: Painful Periods are Normal

03:43 Myth #3: Pregnancy Can Happen Anytime

06:47 Myth #2: Ovulation Always Happens on Day 14

08:31 Myth #1: Periods are Only for Having Babies

10:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather interviews Dana Parisi, a certified parent and family coach, and brain spotting practitioner. Dana shares her expertise on trauma-informed approaches to parenting, particularly for families with children facing early life trauma, neurodiversity, or mental health struggles. Throughout the conversation, Dana talks about her journey into parent coaching, the importance of self-care for parents, co-regulation techniques, and her experience with brain spotting. She also discusses the nuances of parenting daughters during their menstrual cycles and offers practical tips like the 'Post-it Note Challenge' to foster positive reinforcement in children. Dana concludes with empowering advice, encouraging parents to embrace growth mindsets and believe in their capability as the right person for the job.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:19 Dana's Background and Mission

01:35 Personal Stories and Reflections

04:40 Parenting Approaches and Challenges

08:12 Understanding Trauma and Family Dynamics

22:37 Brainspotting Explained

29:01 Positive Parenting Tips

34:31 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Dana Parisi is a Certified Parent and Family Coach, and a Brainspotting Practitioner. She has a focus on trauma-informed approaches. Dana is the mom to four children, two biological and two adopted, ranging in age from 10 to 19 years old. She is passionate about working with families of kids who have persistent challenging behaviors as a result of early life trauma, neuro-diversity or mental health struggles. Her mission is to help families move from survive to Thrive. Through her business Lives Touched, she works with parents locally, as well as globally through one-on-one coaching, webinars, presentations, self-paced courses and Brainspotting. Her first book, Parenting Marathon: The 10-Step Guide to Navigate Parenting Challenges was released in September 2023 and became an Amazon International Best Seller!

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In this episode of Embracing Flow, digital marketing expert Dena Farash shares her journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Dena discusses her methods to empower moms in their business ventures while maintaining calm and confidence. She also reflects on the importance of meditation, personal fulfillment, and modeling resilience for her children.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:22 Dena's Background and Expertise

01:29 Ice Cream Favorites

03:34 First Cycle Stories

06:17 Journey into Digital Marketing

15:19 Meditation and Mindfulness

19:32 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

37:06 Final Thoughts and Wisdom

Digital Marketing + Engagement pro, Dena Farash, is here to help moms confidently grow their businesses while she takes care of all the backend tech work. With Dena managing the digital details, you can focus on working on your business, not in it. She empowers moms to feel cool, calm, and confident in their entrepreneurial journeys without guilt or overwhelm.

As the founder of Dena Does Digital, Dena has created a space where moms learn how to leverage online marketing tools, systems, and automation to build thriving businesses from home. She shows women how to create personal fulfillment while growing their online presence.

Happily married and a mom of three, Dena believes in the power of balancing business and family. She shares her knowledge of digital marketing to help women become the best version of themselves while creating opportunities to raise resilient, confident children.

When not helping moms streamline their digital marketing efforts, Dena loves to spend time at the gym, with her girlfriends, or enjoying her favorite treat—ice cream!

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Empowering Hormonal Health with Ashley Rocha of Ladywell

In this episode of 'Embracing Flow,' host Heather welcomes Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell, to discuss the importance of hormonal health. Ashley shares her personal journey with PMDD and her motivation behind creating Ladywell, a brand dedicated to providing accessible hormonal health solutions for women at every stage of their lives.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:56 Ashley's Personal Cycle Story

02:51 Understanding PMDD and Hormonal Health

06:03 Creating Ladywell: A Journey to Hormonal Health

12:15 Navigating the Supplement Industry

14:50 Endocrine Disruptors and Their Impact

21:49 Managing PCOS and Hormonal Imbalances

25:28 The Importance of Cycle Tracking

29:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Ashley is the founder of Ladywell. A hormonal health supplement brand for women that gives women the tools to care for their hormones and well-being. Ladywell was created to make hormonal health solutions easily accessible to women and close the knowledge gap around hormonal health. With a culture hyper focused on quick symptom relief, Ladywell aims to treat the root cause and reestablish what it feels like to have a “normal cycle”.

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Understanding Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Sarah Krotulski

In this episode of Embracing Flow, Dr. Sarah Krotulski, a pelvic floor physical therapist, discusses the importance of pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum. She shares her personal journey into pelvic health, common pelvic floor issues, and the benefits of pelvic floor therapy, along with practical advice on maintaining optimal pelvic health.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:24 Sarah's Background and Personal Journey

01:36 Early Experiences with Menstruation and Athletics

03:29 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: An Overview

05:05 Understanding Pelvic Floor Issues

09:16 The Role of Hormones and Pregnancy

19:40 Exercises and Treatments for Pelvic Floor Health

24:31 Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Menopause Insights

28:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Sarah Krotulski is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and has a Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association. She has been a PT for over 10 years and is passionate about helping moms navigate pregnancy and postpartum challenges to feel strong and confident in their bodies to enjoy motherhood. She is a mom to 2 awesome little boys, wife to her high school sweetheart, and enjoys the beach, camping, and exercise.
 

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In this episode of Embracing Flow, host welcomes Jessica Hammack, an expert on emotional and mental health, to discuss the importance of understanding our cyclical nature. Jessica shares her unique insights on how our emotions and trauma have patterns and how they affect our well-being. She delves into different phases of the menstrual cycle and how these phases reflect broader seasonal patterns. Jessica also explains how recognizing these cycles can help individuals heal from past trauma and operate at their best. She emphasizes the importance of knowing what season we are in and aligning our goals accordingly. Alongside sharing personal anecdotes and practical advice, Jessica highlights her work as a licensed trauma specialist and identity breakthrough coach, offering relatable and transformative solutions for emotional wellness.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:13 Jessica's Background and Expertise

02:22 Jessica's First Cycle Story

05:55 Understanding Cyclical Trauma

10:17 Seasonal Energy and Goal Setting

17:47 Patterns and Healing

32:47 Jessica's Offerings and Final Thoughts

Jessica Hammock is passionate about heart, mind and body wellness. She endeavors to teach others about emotional and mental health, helping them unwind the treasure from the trauma to walk in the truth of their identity and empowers them to break free of what is holding them back to nurture the best verision of themselves.

Jessica is the Founder of Vibrant Voice:Coaching, Consulting and Counseling. Jessica serves as an Identity Breakthrough Coach, Licensed Trauma Specialist, Podcast Host, Speaker and Author. She holds a M.S. in Counseling and has over 15 years experience in Education where she has done everything from classroom teacher to Assistant Principal. She currently is the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health serving 100 campuses and 25,000 students.

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In this episode of the Embracing Flow Podcast, Kat Parks, a face yoga instructor shares her journey into face yoga, its benefits over invasive treatments like injectables, and practical face yoga exercises to relieve tension and improve facial muscles. The episode emphasizes fostering awareness and confidence in natural beauty and overall well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Menstrual Health

01:09 Meet Our Guest: Kat Parks

02:19 Kat's First Cycle Story

05:05 Understanding Face Yoga

07:49 The Natural Approach to Aging

12:58 Informed Consent and Health Risks

22:54 The Importance of Facial Movement

24:30 Embracing Aging and Natural Beauty

25:59 Exercises to Minimize Facial Lines

31:59 Face Tapping and Lymphatic Drainage

36:48 Face Yoga Resources and Programs

40:21 Final Thoughts and Wisdom

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After an unexpected hiatus, the Embracing Flow podcast returns with renewed energy and strategic focus, celebrating it's 1 year anniversary. I candidly discuss the reasons behind the break, share insights into my personal and professional challenges, and hint at the exciting changes coming in the next year.

• How cyclical living played a role in the break
• Upcoming book release
• You must be an advocate for yourself

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