Fit For Motherhood

This week we are joined by Dr. Tom Williams to talk about chiropractic care for the whole family. We spoke with him about the different methods he uses to treat infants and children, the benefits of chiropractic care and some of reasons why you would want to take your child to see a chiropractor. 

A little bit about Dr. Tom in his own words: 

Hey, I’m Dr. Tom. Most days you can find me with a cold brew in my hand while enjoying the outdoors, and exploring the unique neighborhoods of Chicago with my family. I am most known for being Oliver and Evie's dad and the chiropractor behind Roots Family Chiropractic. 

My mission is to inspire the families of Chicago to experience health differently. My practice is 50% pediatrics, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I truly believe that children are resilient rockstars who deserve to live a healthy, happy life. As a chiropractor and fellow parent, I am your family’s biggest advocate and strive to educate, encourage, and support you through your journey into true health. 

As a family chiropractor that loves baby-wearing, I have also been featured on ABC news, CBS, Popsugar, Upworthy, Morning Dose, and more. Dying to know why? Check it out: https://rootsfamilychiro.com/press/

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In this week's episode we are joined by Lauren Johnson. Lauren talked with us about how her journey into motherhood started out with a surprise cardiac diagnosis of DORV (double outlet right ventricle) with transposition of the great arteries, in her newborn daughter. We talked about how she and her husband navigated caring for their daughter before surgery and what their life looks like now. 

Lauren Johnson is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor that lives in Indian Hills, CO near Evergreen and just west of Denver.  She is married with two beautiful girls who love the outdoors.  Lauren enjoys cycling, hiking, paddle boarding, and crafting with her Cricut.  She is the owner of Prima Movement PT and Pilates clinic in Evergreen, CO.

Connect with Lauren on IG @laurenzj and her business account for Prima Movement and Pilates @primamovement

Visit her website www.primamovement.com

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In this week's episode we are joined by Morgan Dufault. 

Morgan is a 28 year old Enneagram 6 (wing 5) living in the sticks of Minnesota with her husband of four years, Sam and their two daughters—Harlyn (2.5), and Florence (Flora) (5 months), their dog, Mia, and 5 chickens.  She is passionate about all things “crunchy”, her faith, and cultivating a foundational home-front that was different from that in which she grew up in. Since the beginning of her relationship with her husband, God impressed the word “legacy” on both their hearts, as they both come from two very broken families. It is their desire to break generational un-health and create a new legacy for their kids & the generations after them. Morgan’s life motto is “beauty from ashes” as she believes that’s a great depiction of what the Holy Spirit has done with her life. She believes in sharing our stories, we have the power to impact others’ lives through our vulnerability. 

We talked with Morgan about her estranged relationship with her mother and when she has learned and taken from that relationship and how she is changing the narrative with her own daughters. We talked about how therapy and her relationship with God have helped her heal and why sourdough bread makes her happy.

Connect with Morgan on IG on her personal page @sheisofthesea and her business page @sea.and.ivy

Check out her Etsy shop too! 

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In this episode we are joined by Laura Jones. Laura currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband of 11 years, Matt, their 5 year old son, 2 year old daughter, and 9 year old sweet puppy named Indiana Jones. She's a stay at home mom and owns a business, Fire Stationery @firestationery on IG, that she started with her sister in 2019. She loves to travel and loves to read… She’s currently in 3 bookclubs! She volunteers in the arts… She’s on the guild with the Indianapolis Ballet. And volunteers at her church… She’s on the leadership team for the mom’s ministry.

We loved talking to her about how her company came to be and the ways they are using it to encourage people with their homemade cards. She even sent Ali and I each a card after our recording and I have to say that they are beautiful. We also talked to her about the ways she is involved with other moms of preschoolers and even some positive things that she has seen come out of the Covid season.

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Trill from Free to Feed™ about the struggles that many breastfeeding moms face when their infant has an allergic reaction to something in their milk. We discussed the work she is doing with Free to Feed™ to change the narrative and help moms with her breastmilk test strips and the hope that there is for both mom and baby in navigating those allergies. 

Dr. Trill is a mother to two beautiful daughters who had severe infant food sensitivities.  After processing the fact that she could hurt her children through breastfeeding, she started researching how to produce breast milk they could properly digest.  She discovered that many parents experience the same troubling situation.  She wanted to create a place for parents to find answers to their questions about infant food sensitivities and empower them to continue their breastfeeding journey.  This is how Free to Feed™ was born.

Connect with Dr. Trill on Instagram @free.to.feed

Check out her website at www.freetofeed.com/

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In this episode Ali & Alyssa catch up and chat about what life has been like the last few months. We're happy to be done with winter and are enjoying warmer weather and looking forward to summer.

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Thanks for joining us for another episode of Fit For Motherhood. This week we are joined by our very first dad guest (and Alyssa's husband), Grant. 

We talked with him about digital identity, screen time, online bullying and trying to stay one step ahead of tech savvy kids. 

While working to maintain his year over year status of Best Husband, Grant authors endless adventures to teach life skills to our children, plans the next trip west, anticipates the summer riding season, and awaits the day he can shoot under par. 

Grant has spent most of his 15 year career in technology focusing on cyber security for companies both internally and in consulting.  He enjoys the need to continuously learn and research which is perfect for a field that changes daily.

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This week we are joined by Anna Mohr to talk about her experience with postpartum recovery after 2 c sections. We dove into what that recovery has looked like in not only her physical,  but also her emotional and spiritual health. 

Anna is wife to Josh and mom of 2 babies, ages 3 years and 5 months. She has worked as a neonatal nurse for 5 years and runs a wellness community creating a place to encourage and inspire other women to create healthy lifestyles in the midst of busy life. 

She has learned so much in her own postpartum journey on recovering from two c-sections and gently starting back into working out again utilizing proper core rehab. This past year was filled with highs and lows, but God walked with them as they navigated transitioning from one babe to two. She can not wait to share her birth stories including an unsuccessful induction leading to a c section and a scheduled c section as well as the passion she has found in her active postpartum recovery. 

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In this weeks episode we are talking with Christina Hite about what it looks like to live purposely in community.

Christina is married to Dustin, her college sweetheart, and mom of Kristin & Kaylynn (ages 9 & 10). An ordained Mennonite Pastor with a background in Marriage & Family Therapy, Christina has a passion for walking with people as they navigate life’s joys and sorrows. 

Christina & Dustin who are both originally from Central Illinois, felt called to move to Austin, Texas in August of 2020 to be part of a one-of-a-kind neighborhood, Community First! Village. This village filled with tiny homes, not only houses those who are chronically homeless, but also focuses on the most important aspect of mitigating homelessness - providing an opportunity for true community and connectedness for all who live there. 

The Hites moved in as Missional Neighbors and launched a brand new ministry - A Faithful Presence where they provide pastoral care, spiritual direction, friendship, and intentional neighboring for all who call the Village home. 

When she’s not working at A Faithful Presence, Christina is working as the Communications Director of Foster Village, a local non-profit that equips, connects, and advocates for families and children who are connected to foster care. 

Christina and Dustin have homeschooled their girls for the last three school years and love the flexibility of their non-traditional life in the Village.

Connect with Christina on Instagram @christinahite83 and on Facebook

Read her blog at https://christinahite.com

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In this episode we are talking with Liz Brodahl about adventure in motherhood (and life in general), physical and mental health and the concept of can we as moms really do it all?

Liz is a Michigander turned Coloradan and has called Denver home for the past 11 years. She and her husband of 10 years are parents to two daughters and enjoy adventuring in their camper trailer, biking around the city and dance parties or movie nights at home. Liz is passionate about mental and physical health which allows her to stay in top shape as a full-time career mom. She's a Girls on the Run coach at her daughter's elementary school, a volunteer on the Denver Community Church women's ministry leadership team and an enthusiastic connector for anyone and everyone in search of a career or purpose in life!

Connect with Liz on IG @lizbrodahl or on LinkedIn 

Read about her in the Colorado Expression magazine

Check out her personal blog at www.lizbrodahl.com

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