Meet Me Downstairs

Kicking off season 2, we are joined by writer and mother Alexandra Elle. This magnetic woman gives us a unique insight into her world. Her version of life as she mothers her children, her career and most importantly herself. She takes us through her evolution of womanhood as she's raised 3 beautiful daughters, the immense importance of mothering yourself as well as your family and the wisdom of simple wellness and how impactful thoughtful acts of self can be to your wellbeing. We talk about her relationship with her husband and how they find time to nurture that bond, and how she caters to each of her children all whilst growing her inspiring career. It's been an honour to talk to her and I hope you find her poetic words to be of as much comfort as they were to me. Alex is also hosting a course called Pathway to Peace which is an inner child journaling course and registration is open right now ~ http://www.alexelle.com/ - her latest book After The Rain is also available for pre-order so be sure to get your hands on that as well. If you aren't following her on social media already, please do, she is just pure inspiration and offers important daily self-care reminders https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/ - blessings to all MMD xoxox

*Finale!* Fertility is such an in-depth and deeply rich topic. The mechanics of what has to happen when your trying to have a baby is sooooo incredible. We've been taught to think that any sex = baby, and damn is there so much more to it. Our guest, Dr. Corina Dunlap a licensed naturopathic physician and medical researcher specializing in women's health and fertility and she dives deep into tho the fertility process with us. We talk about women and the major things happening within our bodies to create and sustain life, we talk about how male companions play an equally important role in conception, we discuss preconception, contraception, what happens when there is a struggle in conception, miscarriage, hormones, the biological clock and so many things in-between. This conversation is incredible - no joke. Dr. Dunlap is a passionate and informative women who wants to help families in all shapes and sizes create life. I know fertility can be a lonely journey, especially if there is struggle and loss, so I hope that no matter where you are in your journey, you can comfort in knowing exactly what's going on and finding great admiration for your body no matter the outcome. Web: https://www.drcorinadunlap.com/ + IG: https://www.instagram.com/drcorinadunlap/

Joined by Bea Dixon, Founder of The Honey Pot Co, the first plant-based feminine care system on the market! We spend our time talking about the incredible and beautiful Vagina + Vulva! As women, we seem to have this distant relationship with the very thing that makes us a women and it's time that changed. We discuss what overall feminine health looks like, your vaginal PH balance, discharge and the incredible benefit of it, as well as what its been like for Bea to create a multi-million dollar company from a literal dream she had. Bea is so raw and honest. She is a no bullshit kinda gal and she preaches it. It's time that we normalize discussions about female body parts, because talking about your vagina should feel as comfortable as talking about your elbow, discharge shouldn't be considered taboo, and touching or looking at your vulva should feel glorious and not shameful. Join me as we break down these barriers. Also don't forget to check out The Honey Pot Co https://thehoneypot.co/ and Beatrice Dixon https://www.instagram.com/iambeadixon/ - love and blessings XOXO MMD

Finding comfort in your skin, love in your body, and confidence in your self can be an incredibly vulnerable journey but a journey well worth taking. Today we are joined by Kim Summer who is a mom, doula + body advocate from California. Her motherhood identity started very earlier in life and she so openly takes us through how 'Mother' became one of her most powerful selves. She talks about how through everything that has happened in her life, she has found space for self love and nourishment. She talks to us about what body love looks like to her and how we can start to implement loving practices into our lives. I encourage all of you to take a moment to honour your skin whilst listening to this episode. It can be small acknowledgments but even if it's just a second, find something to love - because believe me you are worthy! You can find Kim here: Web https://kimsummer.com/ + IG https://www.instagram.com/mamathreebirds/ - blessings and love to you all - XOXO MMD

Today's episode is exploring the changes in your relationship with your partner when a new baby enters your world. We are joined by Allison Villa  who is a Registered Psychotherapist and relationship expert from Canada. She is the founder of House and Hook, an online platform specializing in keeping couples’ thriving throughout parenthood. We have a really beautiful conversation that breaks down, in a super easy to understand way what happens when our relationships are confronted with change. This change doesn't have to be a baby either, it can be a move, a change in job etc so the insight from this episode is completely applicable even if you don't have children. Allison uses an incredible analogy called the Relationship Seasons that help us to identify where we are and how we can move through things together as a unit. Her teachings have given me such comfort and it's a conversation that I'm truly grateful I get to share with all of you. For more info from Allison or to get in touch with her you can find her at https://www.houseandhook.com/ Instagram: @houseandhook - she's also giving away a free Self-Care Toolkit!

Today's episode is exploring the changes in your relationship with your partner when a new baby enters your world. We are joined by Allison Villa  who is a Registered Psychotherapist and relationship expert from Canada. She is the founder of House and Hook, an online platform specializing in keeping couples’ thriving throughout parenthood. We have a really beautiful conversation that breaks down, in a super easy to understand way what happens when our relationships are confronted with change. This change doesn't have to be a baby either, it can be a move, a change in job etc so the insight from this episode is completely applicable even if you don't have children. Allison uses an incredible analogy called the Relationship Seasons that help us to identify where we are and how we can move through things together as a unit. Her teachings have given me such comfort and it's a conversation that I'm truly grateful I get to share with all of you. For more info from Allison or to get in touch with her you can find her at https://www.houseandhook.com/ Instagram: @houseandhook - she's also giving away a free Self-Care Toolkit!

Today we are joined by mom, model + Hawaiian nature girl Brittney Valverde. We have a really special conversation about the importance of self discovery within motherhood. Giving ourselves permission to be guilt free when it comes to self care and the different ways we can do that and how it can actually instil a much more present soul to our children and partners. She talks about how her relationship with her partner has shifted throughout the years and continuously finding ways to prioritize each other and support each other. And we talk about motherhood, the immense meaning that comes with raising a family and supporting our children to live full lives. It's a wonderful conversation and I'm grateful for her words today - you can find Brittney on Instagram @brittneyvalverde. Wishing you all light and love, and if you have questions please reach out to us xoxo https://www.meetmedownstairs.com/

Hey, hey! Today we are joined by Pelvic Floor Physio Jasmine Evelyn of Mindful Movement Barbados where she works as a registered Pelvic Floor Physio and certified Yoga Teacher. Today we talk about sooooo much vital information. She gives us such a beautiful look into the world of the pelvic floor. What it is, why it's important, how it becomes compromised through pregnancy and birth and why that can lead to things like painful sex, and some incredible tips and exercises that we can do from the comfort of our own home to help us heal our bodies. She also gives us insight into Organ Prolapse which is another symptom that can occur from birth which many women aren't heavily informed of either. We talk about vaginas, loving your body, feeling empowered to explore your body. I'm very grateful for her time and I really encourage you gals to get to know your pelvic floor!