New Mom Naturopath: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, newborn milestones, breastfeeding tips, extreme fatigue

Ever felt resistance in telling a friend about how good things are going? Feel like the ball would be dropped if you stated a positive? 

I am raising my hand right with you! 

It can be super challenging to work through difficult times in life as well as in the healthcare journey. Sometimes we are waiting for the shoe to drop so many times, that we forget to look at how far we have come. 

Have you forgotten to take pride in the success you have experienced? Even if that success is not your current goal. So have I! 

In this episode, I get real honest about my struggles with being ok to be happy. 

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When my Son was diagnosed with Club foot, it was a lot of processes. I was scared and miserable at the thought of losing out on the post-partum period I craved. I was most worried I could not handle it. Through help via counseling, friends, and medications, I was able to manage the depression and lead my son into a successful treatment even though I was doubtful of my ability to manage all of it. 

This podcast is about how I accepted his diagnosis without having to feel the pressure to "overcome it." I did not have to be the mom that loved the treatment options available to me. I did not have to be vital for anyone else but me and my son. Acceptance was not an easy battle, and it was a real struggle for me. I hope this podcast gives you a little experience about how to look at your diagnosis. 

Here is a link to the app discussed in the episode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/suicide-safety-plan/id1003891579

When dealing with depression it is important to have an action plan. The best time to create an action plan is when you are not in a depressive state and that is the goal of today. If you are currently struggling with depression, this exercise should be done under the supervision of a licensed health provider. 

IF you are struggling with depression and need help in the USA, dial 988.  The text line is 741741. These resources are available 7 days a week. 

Finally, be kind to yourself and know you are loved and care for even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Want to know how to get your physician to listen to you during an appointment?

Tired of leaving an office visit feeling depleted and ignored?

Listen up because in today's episode we are discussing ways to help you feel seen and heard. 

It is important to prepare for your appointment by setting a goal for your intended physician. This means that each appointment needs to have a small and specific goal that you want to achieve. Once this is set, you can collect the necessary information so that you can give a detail, but concise history to your doctor. Finally, give yourself space to think about the appointment. Get clear on how you feel and what steps you will take until you see that physician again. Be clear on your boundaries and what your outcomes will be. If you can bring someone with you to help with advocacy. At the end of the day, remember everyone has different perspectives. It is your job to have empathy and use this information to help you get where you ultimately want to go.

Are you sick of diet plans that you can never stick to you? Do you find its to hard to commit to your life? Here are 3 ways you can commit to yourself and get to a healthier you. Getting Healthier is about making small actionable changes that lead to habits over time that, with consistency you can see results. In order to be healthy, you need to stop over thinking it. Down to its core, you must take actions that are doable for you in this current season of your life. You do not need to do a complete overhaul of your life. You can create small changes over time toward your ultimate goal of health. It is important to show up for yourself daily in these changes and to make them as easy as you can so that you can commit to them for the long-term. Success does not happen overnight but it compounds massively as you continue to learn how to show up for yourself daily. 

Hello Welcome to the Naturopathic Doc Podcast. I am your host Dr. Kailyn Galloway. 

Are you Tired of going to doctors and finding no answers? 

Feeling defeated by how you get dismissed by healthcare providers? 

Sick of juggling appointments and not feeling like your best? 

Are you curious about alternative medicine and want to know how you can take an active role in your healthcare?

Finally ready to make progress in your health? 

In this podcast, you will find the solutions, so you get the care you deserve and your healthy life back. My mission is to help women with chronic illnesses regain their power by understanding their diagnosis, coaching them on how to get the most out of each doctor’s visit, and taking tangible steps toward fundamental changes in their health. If you’re ready to stop the waiting room madness and finally take the driver’s seat to your health, this podcast is for you.

Hey, I am Dr. Kailyn Galloway, and I am a Naturopathic doctor. I treat using a blend of traditional and alternative medicine. I have a strong foundation in western diagnostic medicine and pharmaceuticals, but I love to use nutrition, supplementation, exercise, and botanical medicine. I help women better understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and even symptoms. I have seen countless patients fearful of treatment options they don’t understand, consistently dismissed by healthcare providers, and feeling lost about what steps they can take now to feel better today. 

I finally realized I have years of training on how to be a doctor. I have painstakingly honed my craft in diagnosis and treatment. But no one teaches you, the patient, how to get the most out of every office visit! And that’s where I come in, with some Naturopathic roots. 

So if you are finally ready to do the work, understand how to flip the script, and become your health manager, then I hope you join me for the Naturopathic Doc Podcast