Alexa Torontow is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who works in maternal health care—helping moms and moms-to-be from preconception through to postpartum to ensure their care is not falling through the cracks and to help them feel truly well. Being a mom is not a diagnosis and there are small shifts that can impact your overall wellbeing.

Topics discussed: 

• How Alexa’s practice works and how she came into naturopathic medicine

For more Alexa Torontow, please visit:

Alexa Torontow on the web

@dr.alexatorontow on Instagram

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Jennifer House is a mom of three from Calgary and a registered dietitian who runs First Step Nutrition, a private practice that helps make feeding families easier with a focus on picky eaters and starting solids. Her book, The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, is a great resource for anyone with kids starting solids, including tips, recipes and more.

Topics discussed: 

• Why kids are afraid to try new foods (8 reasons!)

For more Jennifer House, please visit:

First Step Nutrition on the web

@FirstStepNut on Instagram

The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning on the web

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Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla gives an update about Bella’s health and journey.

Topics discussed: 

• Bella’s medical journey

For more Kyla Thomson, please visit:

Bella Brave on the web

@KylaCT on Instagram

@KylaCT on TikTok

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects with the energy each business owner brings, their interests and how they relate to their audience.

Topics discussed: 

• Nathalie’s career progression

For more Nathalie Amlani, please visit:

Pictonat Photography on the web

@pictonatbrandingcreative on IG

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for her clients.

Topics discussed: 

• How Jenni started focusing on perinatal training specifically

For more Jenni Diamond, please visit:

Jenni Diamond Health on the web

@jennidiamondhealth on IG

More important links from Jenni:

2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy on the web

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolsters their lifestyle. At The Road to Seven™, they’re revolutionizing the narrative around investing in women and are dedicated to fostering impactful, fulfilling businesses.

Topics discussed: 

• Shelagh’s career journey

For more Shelagh Cummins, please visit:

The Road To Seven on the web

@shelaghcummins on IG

@theroadtosevencapital on IG

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Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-authors of a nonfiction, self-help book called Empower Your ViBE. 

Topics discussed: 

• The inclusive mentality behind ViBE Dance Studio

For more Marnie and Rena, please visit:

ViBE Dance Studio on the web

@ViBEDanceAndFitness on Instagram

@ViBEDanceAndFitness on TikTok

Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat on the web

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Erin Pepler is the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood. She’s a freelance writer and mom of two who lives in the Greater Toronto Area. 

Topics discussed: 

• The invisible workload of motherhood

For more Erin Pepler, please visit:

@ErinPepler on Instagram

Erin Pepler on the web

Send Me Into The Woods Alone book

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Brittany Donovan is a mom to a three-year-old little boy with medical complexities and who herself has many medical complexities of her own, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Raynaud’s disease and more. She speaks about parenting while chronically ill.  

Topics discussed: 

• Brittany’s medical journey

For more Brittany Donovan, please visit:

@Brittany284 on Instagram

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**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Emily Getz is a certified fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 offers a new perspective on how to experience the fertility journey—whether it’s listening to the podcast, joining the membership or by being a one-on-one coaching client, Emily provides the fertility community a fresh perspective by combining her personal experience with coaching.

Topics discussed: 

• Fertility mindset coaching and how Emily came to find it

For more Emily Getz, please visit:

@Day1Fertility on Instagram

Day 1 Fertility on the web

*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.

**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.