Finding Your Village

We are replaying one of my favorite episodes this week...my interview with Dr. Christy Matusiak discussing one of my favorite topics!

In the episode today we are talking about approaching postpartum from a natural and holistic perspective. Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistically-driven chiropractic physician practicing in Wilmette, IL.  She is writing a book, to be published by July 2021.  This is for the newly postpartum mother, struggling with finding herself and gaining the mental clarity to be present for her growing family.  

In this episode we discuss: 

Christy’s background

• How Christy got started in her field 
• What muscle testing is 

The importance of prioritizing yourself along with your family

The seven best “doctors” you can implement today to support your health:

• Sunlight
• Fresh Air
• Diet
• Exercise
• Water
• Sleep
• Joy

Make a “Wellness Toolbox”

• Write down a list of things that you enjoy doing or that bring you joy
• Divide this list by time and by things that you can do by yourself or with others
• This creates a “cheat sheet” for you to go to whenever you have a few minutes (or hours!) to yourself

Hormones:

• "Normal" vs "Common"
• PMS, PPD, Anxiety...etc.
• Placenta encapsulation 

Neuro-Emotional Technique: 

• Helps with overcoming stress and limiting beliefs
• Organ-emotion-muscle relationships
• We all need support sometimes

How to get in touch with Christy: 

• YouTube: Dr. Christy Cares
• Email: [email protected] 
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using alchemical hypnotherapy to re-parent yourself.. Our guest today to discuss this is Debbie Unterman. Debbie Unterman has seen thousands of clients, and taught hundreds of students in the techniques of Alchemical Hypnotherapy, both at the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Association of Atlanta (AHAA!) and the Alchemy Institute in California. She describes herself as “a private eye for the soul” – helping people find themselves and restore lost dreams. She is well known for her work with survivors of childhood abuse or neglect, her innovative cure for co-dependency, and her skillful style in dealing with sub-personalities, all of which she has written a self-help book about, called Talking to My Selves: Learning to Love the Voices in Your Head. She is also skilled in helping couples relate better through cutting edge communication techniques.

How to get in touch with Debbie:

• Website

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be listening to Angela’s story about her journey to motherhood and how she found her village. 

Angela is the founder and lead doula of Simply Potomac Postpartum, a company that utilizes a holistic wellness approach to all things postpartum. She strives to help mamas and their families function in harmony. With over 15 years of experience in the perinatal field, Angela created this company and its all-encompassing services to fill in the gaps and meet the needs of mamas with children of all ages. She believes that it is never too early and never too late to start building your village... You deserve it!  Angela is on a mission to help empower mamas to take charge and prepare for their unique postpartum journey.

How to get in touch with Angela:

• www.simplypotomacpostpartum.com

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using a Mother’s Helper as a childcare alternative to a babysitter. Here to talk about this with me is Taran Conwell. Taran is a mom of 3 and she has utilized the help of a Mother’s Helper with her kids as an affordable childcare solution. She also hosts a podcast and writes a blog called the Undomestic Mom and she is on a mission to dismantle the watered-down version of self-care in today's motherhood. She takes millennial moms from survival to thrival mode by teaching them to expect more and do less. She helps them create and implement their own restorative self-care routines and find fulfillment outside of motherhood.

In this episode we discuss: 

• Taran’s journey on becoming a mom of 3 and how getting help was essential to her thrival
• What is a Mother’s Helper? 
• Why a mother's helper is an affordable solution bringing back some sanity into your life
• They are a lot more budget-friendly than you think
• How to find a Mother’s Helper

How to get in touch with Taran

• Website
• Podcast
• Cheatsheet
  
  

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs. Our guest to discuss this is Sara Marie Miller. Sara is a postpartum doula, clinical herbalist, nutritionist., artist and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio. She is passionate about supporting womb wellness and focuses on boosting perinatal wellness with nourishment, rest, creativity and self-compassion. She is also an overnight doula and baby whisperer and is great at helping newborns learn to sleep better.

In this episode we discuss: 

• Sara’s background and how she got into herbalism
• Helpful foods and spices to incorporate into your postpartum diet
• How postpartum can impact your nervous system
• Some herbs and adaptogens that are helpful for postpartum people
  • Shatavari
  • Red raspberry leaf
  • Motherwort
  • Chamomile
  • Oat Straw
  • Seaweed
• Make some herbal sprinkles!
• Recommendations on where to buy quality herbs

How to get in touch with Sara:

• Website
• Podcast
• Making Food Your Medicine Course!

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about intrusive thoughts, particularly during postpartum. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising young children. As a busy mom of three, Megan knows that motherhood is a juggling act. She loves teaching tools and strategies to help moms de-stress and embrace self-care so they can better navigate challenges associated with parenting.

She is passionate about spreading awareness regarding the various and very common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders women can experience, and enjoys supporting moms through healing and finding fulfillment in their journeys. She is the co-founder of Perinatal Place, a resource to help women in her community get access to all the resources they may need during pregnancy and postpartum.

In this episode we discuss: 

• Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
• What intrusive thoughts are
• What you can do when you experience intrusive thoughts
• What Postpartum Psychosis is and how it differs from PPA and intrusive thoughts
• Resources that are available for help and support

How to get in touch with Megan:

• Website
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about finding time for creativity during the early days of parenting. This is really important, especially for those parents who are entrepreneurs or who work in fields where creativity is necessary. My guest to talk about this is Jeff Fajans, who is a creative performance & leadership coach who works with creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them bring their biggest ideas to life and become better leaders. Jeff is also an avid music creator & guitar player - creating a new style of “Beastie Boys for Babies” kids music that captures the authentic, wild ride of parents and their little kids experiencing the world together.

In this episode we discuss: 

• What “Beastie Boys for Babies” is
• The importance of creativity
• How to be deliberate with scheduling time for creativity
• Why it is important to schedule time for creativity even though it seems counterintuitive
• Our kids watch us and notice when we spend us time on things that light us up 

How to get in touch with Jeff:

• Website
• Music on Spotify

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about how to make birth better in our culture. Our guest to talk about this is a fellow Birthing From Within educator, Marissa Mignone. Marissa is also a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe, CA area

In this episode we discuss: 

• How impactful a birth experience can be on someone
• What isn’t working in birth in our culture today
• What is working
• What might make things better

How to get in touch with Marissa:

• Website
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about the validity of all birth stories and the importance of talking about and sharing birth stories. Our guest to discuss this today is Katharina Tolle and she describes herself as a writer of individual birth stories: her mantra is that every story is worth to be told. Every mom should have a safe space to talk about everything that happened -- from orgasmic to traumatic birth experiences. And every mom should have the option to have her story written down as a story of trust, love, and compassion.

In this episode we discuss: 

• The importance of sharing birth stories
• Why it is important and gratifying to tell your birth story to someone
• Katharina’s process of writing individual birth stories for families
• The power of processing your birth story

 How to get in touch with Katharina: 

• Blog
• Birth Story Offer

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about teaching toddlers emotional intelligence. Our guest Alyssa Blask-Campbell, is an emotional development expert with a master’s degree in early education. She is also the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• What emotional intelligence is
• How you can introduce it to kids (and improve upon it yourself)
• What the CEP Method is (Collaborative Emotion Processing method)
• How early can you start introducing these concepts

How to get in touch with Alyssa:

• Instagram
• Links to Free downloads, workshops and courses
• Website

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

Support the show