We're excited to welcome back Eliza Andrews, a well experienced physical therapist based out of De Pere! In this episode, we discuss pediatric pelvic health topics including bedwetting, constipation, and potty training, how anxiety can play a role in all of them, and more. Through this discussion, you'll learn how to identify when a child might benefit from therapy, the types of treatments available, and the positive impact on a child's confidence and quality of life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Tips for kiddos with constipation
• How the pressure of potty training can impact a child
• Public toileting anxiety
• Hypermobility syndrome
• How therapy and help bedwetting, torticollis, tongue and lip ties, and more

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Eliza from Inspirit Therapy Associates. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Pelvic Health Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps
• Part 2: Pediatric Pelvic Health: A Path to Better Bowel and Bladder Function
• Part 3: Finding Freedom from Pelvic Pain Related to Endometriosis, Painful Periods, and More
• Part 4: Navigating Motherhood: The Important Role of Pelvic Health Therapy in Your Journey

Connect with Eliza:

🔗 Eliza's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

About the Motherhood Alliance

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In this insightful episode, Drea, Brit, and Eliza Andrews, the owner of Inspirit Therapy Associates based out of De Pere, WI, explore the world of pelvic health therapy—what it is, how it works, and the incredible benefits it offers.  They also discuss the different conditions pelvic health therapists treat, from incontinence and pelvic pain to prenatal and postnatal recovery.

Whether you're simply curious about the role of pelvic health therapy or are wondering if it's right for you, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of how this specialized therapy can make a profound difference in your health journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Eliza from Inspirit Therapy Associates. Be sure to listen to them all!

Connect with Eliza:

🔗 Eliza's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

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🔥 Hot topic alert! In this episode, we welcome back Faith Ainsworth, a local sensory expert, to discuss some of the latest research and recommendations on screen use for kids as well as practical tips for balancing technology with healthy habits. Whether you’re looking to set screen time limits or simply better understand the science behind it, this episode is packed with valuable insights for every parent. 

In this episode, we discuss:

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Raise Wildflowers

The Electronic Screen Syndrome: Reset your Child's Brain by Victoria Dunckley

Connect with Faith:

🔗 Faith's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Traumatic experiences, no matter their size, are stored in our bodies and can even be passed down to future generations. In this episode, our guest Faith, the owner of Integrated Sensory based out of Green Bay, offers a hopeful perspective by explaining how sensory and nutrition coaching can play a key role in your healing journey!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Types of traumas
• Symptoms to recognize that your body is holding trauma
• How trauma can be passed on through genetics
• How sensory coaching and nutrition therapy can help to heal from past traumas
• Additional resources to consider when on a healing journey 

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
• Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
• Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
• Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know

Connect with Faith:

🔗 Faith's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

All kids have outbursts and go through sensory-related phases. Listen in as Drea, Brit, and our guest, Faith, discuss practical tips for helping kids navigate common triggering situations, as well as how sensory coaching can help with both short and long-term sensory needs.

In this episode, we discuss:

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Connected Therapist by Marti Smith

Blog Article written by Faith: Tips to Navigate the Holidays When Sensory Sensitivities and Trauma Come Along for the Ride

Connect with Faith:

🔗 Faith's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Who gets overstimulated from time to time?! 🙋‍♀️ Join Drea, Brit, and our special guest, Faith Ainsworth, owner of Integrated Sensory in Green Bay, as they explore how both adults and kids process the world through their senses—and how this impacts our actions and emotional well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Faith's high-energy son led her to understanding how our senses impact our actions
• How sensory integration is a conversation for everyone - not just those with a diagnosis
• What is a sensory need?
• The 3 newly-recognized sensory systems of the body
• Sensory baths
• The correlation of anxiety/depression and a sedentary lifestyle
• Behaviors that indicate that sensory coaching may be a good fit for you or your child

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
• Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
• Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
• Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know

Connect with Faith:

🔗 Faith's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

🩺Medical weight loss is becoming more mainstream, but what is it and how does it work? If you or someone you know is seeking a weight loss journey, listen in to this episode with Drea, Brit, and Dr. Srikar Karaman, a local ER doctor and the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss, so you can feel informed about your options!

In this episode, we discuss:

• What "medical weight loss" is and what the process looks like
• GLP1s - what they are and how they work
• Medical weight loss costs and potential side effects
• How to know if medical or natural weight loss is best for you
• What to expect when working with Dr. K on a medically-supported or natural weight loss journey
• Tips for natural weight loss

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
• Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
• Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
• Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works

Connect with Dr. K:

🔗 Dr. K's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and cancer are on the rise in today's society. In fact, we bet you can think of someone you know who struggles with one of these right now. ♥ We're excited to welcome Dr. K back to help you understand how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy could play a vital role in proactively preventing cancer or alleviating PCOS symptoms.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The underlying cause of polycystic ovary syndrome
• Common symptoms of PCOS
• Treatment options and timeline for PCOS (both medical and natural)
• How hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help to prevent cancer
• The most common cancer journeys of prostate cancer and breast cancer
• How Dr. K could be an integral resource for those experiencing infertility, cancer, and so much more

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
• Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
• Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
• Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works

Connect with Dr. K:

🔗 Dr. K's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

What is hormone replacement therapy, who is it for, and is it safe for both men and women? We answer these questions and more in today's latest episode with Dr. Srikar Karanam, the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss, based out of Appleton, WI.  Listen in on your favorite podcast platform! ⤵

In this episode, we discuss:

• The difference between bioidentical hormones (plant-derived) vs synthetic hormones (like birth control)
• How to know when you're hitting perimenopause (women) or andropause (men)
• Who Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is for
• What HRT looks like (pills vs shots, labs, etc.)
• How much our parent's aging journey can be an indicator for our own

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
• Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
• Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
• Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works

Resources referenced in this episode:

Aging Male Symptoms

Menopause Rating Scale

Connect with Dr. K:

🔗 Dr. K's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

👋 Allow us to introduce you to Dr. Srikar Karanam (Dr. K), who is a local emergency medicine physician and the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement and Weight Loss, a small wellness-focused business based out of the Appleton area that specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement and both medical and natural weight loss solutions. In this episode, Dr. K shares his own transformative health journey and provides insight into how hormone levels fluctuate with age and what we can anticipate during the journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What led Dr. K to start a wellness-focused business
• What hormones are and how they work
• How to know when you're in perimenopause, menopause (women), or andropause (men)
• Common menopause/andropause symptoms 
• How hormones contribute to postpartum depression
• How to proactively set your body up for success before perimenopause/andropause begin
• 3-D body scans: what they are how they can help give you insight into your body's health

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
• Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
• Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
• Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works

Connect with Dr. K:

🔗 Dr. K's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)