In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of sound therapy, biofield tuning, and energy work, especially how these modalities can support moms, women, and even animals in restoring emotional and physical balance. Tina Wankey, founder of Roots of Healing, shares her insights on how frequencies influence our mood, body, and overall energy field, even from a distance.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The science behind sound therapy, including tuning forks and singing bowls, and how vibrations impact the body
• The influence of frequency on emotions and physical symptoms
• How biofield tuning can be done virtually, and what to expect in a session
• The role of the nervous system and personality
• Practical uses: short-term relief for panic attacks versus addressing root causes long-term
• The impact of energy fields and vibrations on animals
• Frequency and vibration as tools for clearing emotional disruptions linked to life events
• The importance of being still
• How sensitivity and empathy influence the ability to perceive and shift energetic vibes

Resources & Links:

• Roots of Healing — Tina's holistic healing practice
• Motherhood Alliance — Tina's Directory Listing
• Free consults

Connect with Tina Wankey:

• Roots of Healing Website
• Facebook

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Tina Wankey, based out of Wisconsin. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Rediscovering Identity in the Shifting Seasons of Motherhood

• Part 2: Sound Medicine: How Vibration Shifts Stress, Energy & Emotion

• Part 3: The Ripple Effect of Calm: Regulating Your Energy to Regulate Your Home

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 in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram

🔗 Follow us on Facebook

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, we delve into the complex journey women face as they navigate shifting identities through motherhood, career changes, and life's seasons. Tina Wankey, founder of Roots of Healing, shares her inspiring story of evolving from a career in mental health and holistic modalities to helping women reconnect with themselves amid life's transitions.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How motherhood impacts women’s identity at different stages
• The challenges faced when a partner is deployed or absent during early motherhood
• Strategies for women to rediscover themselves across seasons of life
• The three pillars of self-discovery: conscious work, subconscious work, and energetic work
• Practical at-home techniques for nurturing the energetic body and fostering personal growth
• The importance of putting oneself first without guilt for a more fulfilled and balanced life

Resources & Links:

Roots of Healing — Tina's holistic healing practice

Motherhood Alliance — Tina's Directory Listing

Free consults

Free workshops

Connect with Tina Wankey:

Roots of Healing Website

Facebook

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Tina Wankey, based out of Wisconsin. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Rediscovering Identity in the Shifting Seasons of Motherhood

• Part 2: Sound Medicine: How Vibration Shifts Stress, Energy & Emotion

• Part 3: The Ripple Effect of Calm: Regulating Your Energy to Regulate Your Home

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 in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram

🔗 Follow us on Facebook

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, we welcome Emily Thiel, Child and Family Services Manager at Child Care Resource and Referral Network, based out of Wisconsin. Emily shares her unique journey from growing up on a hobby farm to advocating for strong, supportive relationships between children, families, and caregivers. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or early childhood educator, this episode provides valuable insights into fostering trust, understanding developmental needs, and maximizing everyday interactions with children.

• The importance of relationships as the foundation for learning and development
• How trust begins forming in infancy through caregiver responsiveness
• The vital role of non-family caregivers in building secure attachments
• Practical strategies for busy parents to strengthen bonds with limited time
• The significance of emotional intelligence and model behavior for children
• Impact of technology on children's social skills and relationship-building
• The role of relational and emotional skills over academic early on
• How CCR&R can assist families in finding quality childcare options effortlessly
• Encouragement for parents who feel guilt or frustration, emphasizing progress over perfection

• Conscious Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey
• The Five Love Languages for Children
• Child Care Resource & Referral Network

• Email Emily
• CCR&R Facebook
• CCR&R Website

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

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram
🔗 Follow us on Facebook
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

The conversation with Serenity Mason covers topics related to supporting biological norms in infant care, the impact of social media on motherhood, and the need for slowing down and seeking support during the postpartum period. Serenity's insights shed light on the challenges faced by new parents and the importance of redefining societal expectations to create a more supportive environment for families.

Takeaways

• Supporting Biological Norms
• Impact of Social Media

Resources & Links:

• The Milk Grove
• Breastfeeding Basics Course
• Silverette Nipple Shells
• The Milk Grove| Motherhood Alliance Directory
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Tiktok

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Serenity Mason, owner of The Milk Grove based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Part 2: What’s Normal in Breastfeeding (And What’s Not)

Part 3: Follow Your Instincts: Understanding Baby's Biologic Norms & Creating the Support You Need

✨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 in NE WI.

🔗Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗Follow us on Instagram
🔗Follow us on Facebook
🔗Our Story (Episode 1)

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. In this episode of the Motherhood Alliance Podcast, we continue our conversation with Serenity Mason of The Milk Grove—lactation consultant, NICU nurse, and postpartum support specialist—to talk about breastfeeding with confidence.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How families can prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives
• What normal discomfort vs. true pain looks like
• Signs your baby is transferring milk effectively
• Common breastfeeding challenges (and what to do about them)
• Engorgement, mastitis, and sore nipple support
• Building a freezer stash without overproducing
• Creative ways breast milk can support healing
• How lactation support and postpartum doulas help families thrive

Resources & Links:

• The Milk Grove
• Breastfeeding Basics Course
• Silverette Nipple Shells
• The Milk Grove| Motherhood Alliance Directory
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Tiktok
• Free consult
• 20% off Rooted Beginnings Virtual Perinatal Class

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Serenity Mason, owner of The Milk Grove based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Part 2: What’s Normal in Breastfeeding (And What’s Not)

Part 3: Follow Your Instincts: Understanding Baby's Biologic Norms & Creating the Support You Need

✨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 in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram

🔗 Follow us on Facebook

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. In this episode of the Motherhood Alliance Podcast, we continue our conversation with Serenity Mason of The Milk Grove—lactation consultant, NICU nurse, and postpartum support specialist—to talk about breastfeeding with confidence.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How families can prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives
• What normal discomfort vs. true pain looks like
• Signs your baby is transferring milk effectively
• Common breastfeeding challenges (and what to do about them)
• Engorgement, mastitis, and sore nipple support
• Building a freezer stash without overproducing
• Creative ways breast milk can support healing
• How lactation support and postpartum doulas help families thrive

Resources & Links:

• The Milk Grove
• Breastfeeding Basics Course
• Silverette Nipple Shells
• The Milk Grove| Motherhood Alliance Directory
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Tiktok
• Free consult
• 20% off Rooted Beginnings Virtual Perinatal Class

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Serenity Mason, owner of The Milk Grove based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Part 2: What’s Normal in Breastfeeding (And What’s Not)

Part 3: Follow Your Instincts: Understanding Baby's Biologic Norms & Creating the Support You Need

✨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 in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram

🔗 Follow us on Facebook

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Bringing a baby home from the NICU is not just a discharge day—it’s a profound transition. In this first episode of our three-part series, we sit down with Green Bay native and NICU nurse Serenity Mason to talk about what really happens behind those NICU doors—and what families need most when they walk back out into the world.

In this episode, we explore:

• The most common (and surprising) reasons babies are admitted to the NICU, including full-term infants
• What it’s like for parents to transition from 24/7 monitors and medical teams to home life without the cords
• How to build confidence in reading your baby’s cues (without relying on technology)
• Practical ways to support a fragile nervous system through skin-to-skin, babywearing, and low-stimulation environments
• How friends and family can truly help (hint: it’s not by holding the baby)
• Why it’s more than okay to say “no” to visitors and hunker down

This episode is part of a 3-part series with Serenity Mason, owner of The Milk Grove based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Part 2: What’s Normal in Breastfeeding (And What’s Not)

Part 3: Follow Your Instincts: Understanding Baby's Biologic Norms & Creating the Support You Need

👋 Connect with Serenity Mason:

• Serenity Mason's Motherhood Alliance profile
• Website
• Facebook
• Tiktok

• NICU Graduate Program
• Free consult
• 20% off Rooted Beginnings Virtual Perinatal Class

✨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 in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram: @motherhoodalliance
🔗 Follow us on Facebook: @motherhoodalliance
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

The conversation with Dr. Matt Buch covers the topic of dry needling, its benefits, and its application in physical therapy. Dr. Matt provides insights into the science behind dry needling, its effectiveness, and the future of physical therapy. The discussion also includes real-life examples of successful dry needling treatments and post-needling care recommendations.

Takeaways

• Dry needling is a safe and effective treatment for muscle pain and tension
• Dry needling can provide quick relief and long-term benefits for patients

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Matt Buch, owner of Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Why Rest and Stretching Aren’t Fixing Your Pain

Part 2: Stop Blaming Squats: Why Your Knees and Low Back Actually Hurt

Part 3: How to Start Running Again Without Getting Injured (Even If It’s Been Years)

Part 4: Dry Needling: How It Works & Who It's For

👋Connect with Dr. Matt:

🔗 Dr. Matt'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 in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

• Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance
• Up and Running Physical Therapy Blog & Podcast

• Total Pursuit PT Website
• Dr. Matt's Motherhood Alliance Profile

In this episode, we dive into practical advice for runners at every level—whether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or training to boost speed and endurance. Dr. Matt Buch shares his expert tips on injury prevention, tailored training, and how to listen to your body, so you can stay active, healthy, and motivated.

• Why many runners experience injuries, especially after long breaks or transitioning from past athletic activity
• The importance of strengthening and tissue tolerance building before returning to running
• Effective exercises for beginners: resistance training, plyometrics, and graded exposure
• When and why to consider seeing a sports or running-specific physical therapist before starting a new running routine
• The role of technology, cadence apps, and listening to your body during runs
• How to address common runner injuries like shin splints and knee pain, and what root causes to look out for
• Balancing strength training and running to prevent injuries and improve performance
• Tips for becoming a faster runner through varied training stimuli and speed work
• Resources like Up and Running Physical Therapy for injury rehab and prevention

00:00 - Welcome & introduction to Dr. Matt Buch, holistic approach to pain and movement
01:21 - Why many people hurt themselves when they jump back into running
02:03 - The impact of Wisconsin's weather on running routines
03:06 - How past athletic history may not reflect current readiness
04:01 - Building tissue tolerance with resistance and plyometric exercises
05:31 - The value of seeing a running-specific PT before starting or returning to running
06:53 - Recommended tools, cadence apps, and listening to your body during runs
08:55 - Understanding shin splints and how to address them
10:08 - The challenges of changing running form and breathing patterns
11:13 - Balancing strength training and running, and avoiding injuries due to imbalance
12:52 - Strengthening calves and other key muscle groups for runners
14:26 - Common injuries in runners, especially knee pain and IT band syndrome
15:40 - Addressing root causes: weak hips & compensations
16:28 - Importance of challenging your muscles in new ways for sustained strength
17:06 - The importance of backing off when injured and the significance of recovery
18:33 - Tips for becoming a faster and more efficient runner
19:06 - Incorporating speed and interval training into your routine
20:09 - Helpful resources for running performance and injury prevention
21:09 - How Dr. Matt's clinic helps runners prevent injuries and recover from setbacks
22:23 - Wrap-up & teaser for next episode on dry needling

• Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance
• Up and Running Physical Therapy Blog & Podcast

• Total Pursuit PT Website
• Dr. Matt's Motherhood Alliance Profile

Join us as we explore the journey of Dr. Matt Buch, a physical therapist and orthopedic specialist, who shares insights on pain management, injury prevention, and active living. Discover practical tips on posture, stretching, strengthening, and when to seek professional help to stay active and pain-free.

Topics we discuss in this episode:

• Pain is a symptom, not a cause
• Importance of strength and movement in injury prevention
• Effective strategies for posture correction and mobility
• When and how to seek professional physical therapy

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Matt Buch, owner of Total Pursuit Physical Therapy & Performance based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: Why Rest and Stretching Aren’t Fixing Your Pain

Part 2: Stop Blaming Squats: Why Your Knees and Low Back Actually Hurt

Part 3: How to Start Running Again Without Getting Injured (Even If It’s Been Years)

Part 4: Dry Needling: How It Works & Who It's For

👋Connect with Dr. Matt:

🔗 Dr. Matt'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 in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Chapters

00:00 Adventurous Beginnings: Backpacking Anniversaries

04:30 Journey to Physical Therapy: A Personal Story

07:05 Understanding Pain: The Importance of Root Causes

10:15 Common Injuries: Insights from a Physical Therapist

12:44 Desk Job Dilemmas: Posture and Pain Management

16:38 The Kinetic Chain: Understanding Body Connections

19:21 Steps to Recovery: When to Seek Help

22:24 Consultation Insights: Finding the Right Fit

24:30 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Topics and Episodes

Resources:

Total Pursuit Physical Therapy - https://totalpursuitpt.com