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I am so excited to welcome Dr. Samantha Briguglio, a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in women’s health and fertility!

She’s a member of The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) as well as the author of two books, The Ultimate Guide to Preconception Care and The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Hormones.

Whether it’s supporting a woman seeking assistance in regulating hormonal health or a couple looking for fertility care, Dr B’s greatest passion in life is making sure that each patient is truly heard and that their treatment plan is individualized based on their unique needs as she supports their healing goals. 

01:03- What inspired Dr B to take a more holistic and natural approach when supporting clients in hormone health and fertility?

03:50- Dr B's top tips for supporting hormone health

13:50- Estrogen dominance and low progesterone

16:45- Supporting fertility naturally

20:45- Supporting health during pregnancy

24:15- Supporting health during the postpartum phase

31:30- How you can connect with Dr. B

Connect with Dr. B:

INSTAGRAM: @walkthenaturalpath

WEBSITE: WalkTheNaturalPath.com

EBOOKS: click here to check out Dr. B's ebooks!

Connect with Monique:

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Blake Nolan, mama of 2, shares her experience with postpartum depression.  Blake not only shares her experience with us, but she also shares how she healed, her top postpartum support recommendations and what she is doing now as a published author and mental health advocate. 

00:20- Meet Blake

01:10- Blake shares her experience with PPD

03:20- Signs and symptoms that she experienced

05:35- What made her feel the most supported and her healing experience

06:50- The opportunity for inner child healing

11:02- Did she experience PPD after having her second baby?  Is there anything that she did differently during her second pregnancy to prepare for her postpartum experience?

13:30- Blake's top recommended postpartum healing tools

20:10- Advice for spouses / partners

27:00- Closing thoughts 

Postpartum resources:
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/ 

Drexel University mama baby program: https://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/clinic/services-offered/mother-baby-connections/

Connect with Blake:
INSTAGRAM: @ilovemyhappymama and @thelightofblake
Author of “I Love My Happy Mama”, a children's book with a special message for mothers on self care and mental health.

Connect with Monique:

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Lea Peterson is a brilliantly talented photographer and host of the Wise Women Diaries Podcast, which shares women's stories of growth, especially through motherhood and birth.  Today she is sharing her experience with her 8 year preconception phase journey, the lessons learned through facing the discomfort of the unknown, identifying and transitioning out of victimhood, and the abundant beauty that has come from trusting in the preconception phase.  Wow this conversation was incredibly powerful, I am so excited to share it with you!

00:20- Meet Lea

03:30- "The preconception phase" vs using the label "Infertility"

06:10- Lea shares her experience with the preconception phase and life lessons learned

11:55- Ego's desire to control.  Can you let go and trust when faced with not getting what you want?

15:33- Facing and addressing the root of preconception anxiety and how it shows up in pregnancy, birth, parenthood and beyond if not addressed

17:30- External situations don't promise internal peace

21:10- "Infertility" and victimhood 

30:44- Protecting your mindset in the preconception phase

34:10- The two week wait and allowing yourself to feel the hope and joy despite what the outcome could be

38:32- Stepping into embracing joy despite your circumstances

44:13- Definition of miracles and the possibilities that the preconception phase can bring you

45:55- Knowing what is best for us vs what God knows is best for us. What is the action of trust?

50:22- Living in a world of instant gratification and the challenge to embrace the safety and joy felt in stillness. The importance of soaking up the life and blessings that are happening right in front of you despite your circumstances. 

Connect with Lea:

INSTAGRAM: @vienna_glenn and @wise_women_diaries
PODCAST:  Wise Women Diaries

Connect with Monique:

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Dena Jouffray shares her personal experience with natural healing, finding balance when encouraging a holistic lifestyle, homeschooling and finding time for herself as a busy mama of 4!

00:15- Meet Dena

01:00- Sharing her personal experience incorporating natural healing after her son's eczema diagnosis.

03:20- What inspired her to look into healing naturally vs just accepting that her son had a very common ailment?

4:30- What was their lifestyle like before the eczema diagnosis and did they experience a big shift when incorporating a holistic lifestyle?

06:38- What she experienced in her own body after incorporating a healing lifestyle for her son. 

08:12- What was her husband's response to this lifestyle shift when first leaning into holistic healing?

10:43- Your body lets you know when something is "off", it's essential to listen to the signs and signals that your body communicates to you. 

15:35- Food fear and chronic illness healing.

18:37- Their experience transitioning into a holistic lifestyle and the importance of finding flexibility and balance.

19:50- Kids and incorporating healthier nutrition.

25:54- For those who are craving a more holistic lifestyle, Dena shares her advice on where to start.

31:58- Let's talk about supplements!

33:48- How she makes time for self-care as a busy mama of 4.

38:15- Dena shares her top recommendations when incorporating a holistic lifestyle.

39:27- Let's talk about homeschooling!

42:05- Was their transition into homeschooling challenging or pretty smooth?

45:12- Do they have a school day routine that they follow?

46:08- How does she balance homeschooling all 4 children, all at different stages of curriculum?

50:09- Do they homeschool all year or take a break during the summer?

51:57- How do they encourage socialization? 

53:46- Dena shares her advice on where to start if you're looking to begin your homeschool journey.

55:40- Dena shares the benefits and blessings that homeschool has brought their family.

Connect with Dena:
Instagram: @the.healthy.home


Connect with Monique: 

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

"Why me? Where are you God? Why aren't you healing me? What did I do to deserve years and years of illness? I thought you loved me?"⁣  Have you been there too?

00:04- There was a time during chronic illness when I was SO mad at God
00:28- My perception of anger growing up and why I was scared to face my anger with God
00:53- When I was housebound sick, I decided to dive deeper into the Bible
02:00- I was enraged
02:05- The conversation
04:21- The truth
05:09- Sometimes God's best lessons happen in the darkest moments of the storm.  The question that I shifted to asking myself.
05:20- What did I learn, what good came out of my trial with chronic illness?
07:15- When looking back on the tough moments that happened in your life...
07:58- Today is Good Friday, a day that can represent darkness, the unknown, suffering.
But Easter Sunday, hope, triumph, healing, deep restoration, rising from the ashes, victory... always follows.

About your host:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered with daily.  Monique is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in chronic illness and nervous system healing.  She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology and energy medicine to help others identify their root cause of dysregulation.  Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again and finally getting back to truly living their life.

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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00:10- Have you observed kids "throwing a tantrum" or experience anxiety?
00:38- Children authentically express their feelings.  What disconnect occurred between childhood and how we handle our big emotions now?
01:57- Were you supported in expressing your feelings as a child?  How does that show up today?
03:07- What happens when we just shove it all down, brush it under the rug and move on.
06:04- A big issue with affirmations.
08:44- The process that I went through every time an emotional trigger popped up, the process that I continue to use as needed.
11:46- Symptoms are an opportunity to heal, emotional triggers are an opportunity to heal.  Instead of ignoring them, burying them or trying to just live with them...
Listen. Support. Heal. Repeat. Symptoms and emotional triggers could be the very answers that will finally set you free.
 

About your host:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered with daily.  Monique is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in chronic illness and nervous system healing.  She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology and energy medicine to help others identify their root cause of dysregulation.  Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again and finally getting back to truly living their life.

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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There is a major toxic tug of war going on in the wellness community right now over "which diet is the best" for everyone.  This discussion has gotten to the point of shaming others who don't eat a certain way and invalidating healing accomplishments if healing didn't occur using the diet of choice... and I've had enough of it!  So I grabbed my microphone and recorded a very impromptu episode because this is an important elephant in the room that we need to address!

01:45- How I choose to eat
03:00- So what's pissing me off?
03:55- Red flags
05:28- Every body is unique in what works for them
05:42- My personal experience with food and healing
07:33- Our children and intuitive freedom eating
08:47- Intuitive freedom eating
09:48- Important nutrition tips
10:26- What sparked me to record this episode
11:15- My message to those participating in this toxicity
12:06- Guard your heart, listen to your body, embrace what works the best for you!

About your host:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered with daily.  Monique is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in chronic illness and nervous system healing.  She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology and energy medicine to help others identify their root cause of dysregulation.  Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again and finally getting back to truly living their life.

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Our Nervous System... in a nutshell!

00:10- Your mind is powerful!

01:25- Chronic illness is NOT in your head!  However, subconscious trauma and chronic nervous system dysregulation is a critical piece of the puzzle that should be addressed!  Subconscious and nervous system healing can be one of the most profound healing tools in your toolbox.  It absolutely was for me and continues to support me far beyond anything else.  And that’s why today we will be diving into nervous system regulation!

02:16- Autonomic Nervous System

04:10- Conscious vs Subconscious

05:17- The Stress Response

08:32- What does the stress response have to do with encouraging healing and optimal health?

09:47- Common everyday examples that can kick up the stress response

13:05- Ways to encourage nervous system regulation

About your host:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered with daily.  Monique is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in chronic illness and nervous system healing.  She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology and energy medicine to help others identify their root cause of dysregulation.  Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again and finally getting back to truly living their life.

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Being able to find the calm in the midst of the storm has been an absolute game changer.  We can’t control life but we are in control of how we handle it, how we react, how we adapt, how we respond and what tools we use to help our body and mind through it. 

Today I guide you through the breathwork exercise that I do to help regulate my nervous system in under 15minutes.  You can do this exercise for however long you need to and you can do it as often as you would like.

Here are 4 of my favorite rhythmic breathing patterns!  Today I will be doing the 2:1 breathing pattern (inhale through your nose for a count of 4 and exhale for a count of 8), but you choose what works the best for you and your body!

02:22- Get comfortable
02:34- Begin guided breathwork exercise
12:50- End of guided breathwork exercise

About your host:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered with daily.  Monique is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in chronic illness and nervous system healing.  She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology and energy medicine to help others identify their root cause of dysregulation.  Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again and finally getting back to truly living their life.

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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Today we have a very special guest joining us, Ryan Blaser, the founder of Test My Home.  Ryan is a Building Biologist with over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer specializing in environmental health hazards.  He is incredibly passionate about dedicating his time to helping others protect and reclaim their health by identifying and eliminating the toxic dangers from their home and life!

00:54- Before we dive into the Q&A, let's hear Ryan's story and what inspired him to help others heal.

03:41- CO2 levels in the home.
-Are higher CO2 levels in the home common especially in new builds?
-How do high CO2 levels affect our health?
-How to lower levels in the home?
-DIY air purifier

07:43- Mold
-How can we test for mold accurately?

08:43- Mold tests

10:37- Can you ever truly get mold to go away completely?  Or will it continue to grow back?

11:26- Tips on how to prevent mold growth

12:34- Toxic free mold cleaners?

13:24- EMFs
-What are they and why should we be mindful of them?
-Common symptoms of electromagnetic hypersensitivity

16:52- Are there some EMFs that aren't as harmful vs others that are more dangerous?

18:29- What can we do to lower our daily EMF exposure?

22:19- Grounding mats, do they work?

25:17- What if your home has a smart meter?

27:04- Common everyday devices that emit high EMF levels

32:45- Cell towers

36:38- We get the scoop on popular EMF blocking products:
-Dirty electricity plug-ins
-EMF blocking stickers
-Shielding blankets
-Protective clothing

43:49- My family's personal experience with a product that claims to emit a healing frequency that helps to lower oxidative stress caused by EMFs.  Ryan's thoughts on these products.

49:58- For those who might feel overwhelmed with all of this amazing information, Ryan shares his top 5 tools/tips to focus on first when creating a healthy home environment!

53:43- How you can work with Ryan and Test My Home to receive a customized Healthy Home Assessment.  They also offer virtual/phone consultations!


Connect with Ryan and Test My Home:
Instagram: @testmyhome
Website: testmyhome.com


Connect with Monique:

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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