If the thought of diving into the topic of childhood vaccines makes your chest tighten or your brain want to check out altogether… you’re not alone.

In this episode, I am chatting with special guest Alexandra Galaska of Just The Inserts about childhood vaccines & informed consent.

Alexandra has been featured on Culture Apothecary, Redpill Your Healthcast, and is trusted by over 200,000 families for a reason—she leads with facts, not fear. Alexandra is also a mother whose world changed after her child’s adverse reaction to a routine vaccine. What followed was a deep dive into the fine print, the data, and the reality of what most parents are never told.

This is not another fear-based, doom-scroll-inducing conversation. It’s a grounded, calm, evidence-based discussion designed to help you feel clear, informed, and supported in making the choices that feel right for your family.

You can follow along with Alexandra on Instagram at @justtheinserts!

Resources: justtheinserts.com

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This is a very special episode of the podcast... because it's actually MY most recent birth story! The audio is from my interview on the Happy Homebirth podcast. I am so excited to share the intimate details of my pregnancy and birth experience with you. I hope you enjoy listening to it!

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Today, we are talking with Dr. Ashley Gonzales-Barwick. Dr. Ashley is a holistic chiropractor in Greenville, SC, specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatric care. She’s passionate about helping mothers navigate motherhood with less pain, optimized healing, and a village of support. When she’s not adjusting, she’s spending every minute with her husband and sweet baby girl, Cecilia. In the episode, Ashley and I discuss the benefits of chiropractic care for moms and babies, as well as address many frequently asked questions about chiropractic care during pregnancy.

You can find Ashley’s practice on Instagram @ourpatchfamilychiro!

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Today, we are talking with Caley Jones. Caley is a dedicated mother of three, wife, holistic birthworker, proud RAD mom, and the owner of an infrared sauna fitness studio. With a deep passion for undisturbed birth, Caley is committed to helping women reconnect with their bodies and embrace their innate power. The family calls Colorado home, where they enjoy snowshoeing, snowboarding, hiking, swimming, and experimenting with fermenting all sorts of delicious creations in their kitchen!

In the episode, Caley and I discuss all things predatory formula marketing, how the rise of combo-feeding is setting up breastfeeding moms to struggle unnecessarily, co-sleeping and more. We also discuss an initiative called the Radical Moms Union and how they are working to end deceptive marketing from formula companies. This episode is a little spicy, so I hope you aren’t easily offended! 

You can find Caley on Instagram @wildmama__ and learn more about the Radical Moms Union @radical_moms_union!

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Today, we are back with Taylor Kirkbride, who you may remember from our Prenatal and Postpartum Nourishment episodes. After experiencing the loss of numerous friends and family members, including her brother, who was her closest friend and confidant, Taylor decided to take a deep dive into her grief and learn how to fully experience and   honor it. This led to her passion for supporting mothers, which she now does as a postpartum chef and doula.

In the episode, Taylor and I discuss a vast array of complex topics surrounding grief, pregnancy, divorce and even abortion. If you are in a sensitive place in your pregnancy or feel triggered by these topics, you may want to skip this episode; however, for those of you who choose to listen, I hope you feel seen and heard in your own grief experiences, and can take away some practical advice for supporting others around you who may be experiencing hardship. 

You can find Taylor on Instagram @let.it.grow.doula or her website, letitgrowdoula.com!

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Today, we are talking with Liz Kohut, a certified peristeam specialist. Liz stumbled upon Vaginal Steaming following a miscarriage in 2018 after her doctor suggested a D&C and she declined. Liz knew there had to be a more natural and non-invasive option. After she saw the positive effects of regular Vaginal Steaming (also known as peri, womb or yoni steaming), she decided to take the Peristeam Facilitator course offered by The Steamy Chick Institute. Her goal is to bring more awareness to this long-standing practice throughout countries all over the world in order to help educate women through the use of Vaginal Steaming with a focus on uterine health for fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, postpartum as well as navigating every stage of life - maiden, mother, crone! 

You can find Liz on Instagram @wildwood_wellness_

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Today, we are talking with Carrie LaChapelle Craft. Carrie is a licensed homebirth midwife in South Carolina, and a mother herself. After experiencing a traumatic birth, Carrie knew there had to be a better way and pursued hypnobirthing for her next pregnancy. In the episode, Carrie shares her experience and we address some common misconceptions about hypnobirthing and positive birth after trauma.

You can find Carrie’s practice on Instagram @hatched864!

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Don't miss this special MOTHER'S DAY sale! Get $100 off the Holistic Mama Course (now through Mother's Day weekend) using code "MOM" at checkout <3

Today, we are talking with Melissa Gambone. Melissa lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She is a personal trainer who is passionate about helping women of all ages and stages benefit from the practice of intuitive movement in order to cultivate a healthy, lifelong relationship with exercise and your body, especially while pregnant or postpartum. Melissa is the Founder of Motion Melissa, Motion Mamas, & Motion Studio. In the episode, Melissa and I discuss the concepts of intuitive movement, somatic movement, breathwork and more – and how you can apply all of them to your pregnancy, labor and postpartum motherhood journey. 

You can find Melissa on Instagram @motionmelissa or her website, www.motionmelissa.com!

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Welcome to Season 3! 

Don't miss this special MOTHER'S DAY sale! Get $100 off the Holistic Mama Course (now through Mother's Day weekend) using code "MOM" at checkout <3 

Today, we are talking with Shelley Rahim of New Mother Caregiving. Shelley is a seasoned Birth Doula, Postpartum Caregiver, and Postpartum Chef with over 18 years of experience supporting mothers and families during the childbearing year. She is the visionary founder behind New Mother Caregiving, LLC, where she shares her knowledge about nourishing and caring for postpartum mothers through her Instagram platform, ebooks and upcoming Youtube channel. Shelley wholeheartedly believes that when postpartum mothers receive the nourishment, love and care they truly deserve, it’s the entire family that flourishes. In the episode, Shelley and I discuss all things postpartum support, nourishment and preparation – focusing on the time honored tradition and rituals of “lying in” that are observed in cultures around the world. 

You can find Shelley on Instagram @newmothercaregiving or her website, www.newmothercaregiving.com!

Books mentioned in the episode: Matresence by Lucy Jones & Mothershift by Jessie Harold

BONUS: Link to Shelleys’ services and resources 

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In this season finale episode (don't worry -- we'll be back mid-April!) you'll learn all about all of the ways you can 1) prepare your body for labor and 2) kickstart labor at home. This one is packed full of information -- so buckle up and get ready to take some notes!

DON'T FORGET to join us over in the Holistic Mama Pregnancy & Birth Course! This episode just gives a teeny-tiny little glance into the powerhouse of information that is included in the course -- I promise you want to get in on this. You can learn more about the course here!

By the time we chat again, I should be snuggling my new little babe! <3

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