Leslee here! We've been on a bit of a hiatus with recording episodes. But, that doesn't mean we aren't out doing as much as we can locally to help spread the message of maternal mental health. We are starting a new initiative to raise funds for parents to go through EMDR trauma therapy for PTSD. Follow us at our new IG handle @RisingPhoenixMovement! Same page, same stories, and same message. Just wanted to extend our reach outside of the podcast. Listen for a quick 10 min plug on where we are at, and message us if you know someone! 

Brielle is a passionate doula with a goal to create a safe space for moms to process their birth, prepare for the unexpected and have someone by their side to create a healing experience. No matter what challenges come up. Having experienced an unhealthy relationship in college that lead to sexual abuse - Brielle has learned that even a doctors exam can trigger emotions for her. She wanted to become a doula after always being fascinated by childbirth, but also to create a safe space for moms who have experienced trauma and want to feel heard. She has such a passion for holding space for moms, and partners. You can find out more at www.thecalmingdoula.com or visit her on Instagram at @thecalmingdoula. 

Lizzie Langston is a mom to three kids, wife to a bearded hunk, and an AZ native living in Denver. After struggling twice with postpartum anxiety and depression, and after trying antidepressants, therapy and postpartum support groups, Lizzie found healing through the cognitive-based tools of Life Coaching. In 2018 she became a Certified Life Coach and now offers remote, flexible coaching for moms in postpartum struggle. She’s absolutely passionate about helping moms stay afloat mentally and emotionally postpartum. She shares with us her story of finding strength to get out of the depths. Lizzie begs of moms to put themselves first, even though it seems impossible. 

You can follow her on Instagram @lizzielangston 

Denise Wiesner, fertility and intimacy expert,  gets real with us about how struggles with fertility can cause shame and dissolve intimacy. Sex can become associated with failure or loss after infertility. Making a baby can take center stage and we can lose the intimacy behind it all.  She shares with us what to do when you feel like your body isn't yours anymore. Let's be honest, we all want to learn more about how to keep things alive in the bedroom with your partner. Especially after we start having children. I am usually a bit shy about this topic - but I felt so comfortable with Denise and was fascinated with the information she shared! 

Denise offers fertility and intimacy coaching - please visit her website for more information. https://www.denisewiesner.com

Denise Wiesner L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Kinesiology from the University of California at Los Angeles (1985) and a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College, in Santa Monica, California (1994). 

Denise has been in practice since 1994 with an emphasis on women’s issues and pain control. She treats women’s conditions in various stages of life – from menstrual disorders, infertility, pregnancy to menopause. She has experience treating women going through the process of using Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) including assisting embryo transfers at many fertility clinics. She is board certified by American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). She has interned with Randine Lewis Ph.D, author of The Infertility Cure, and is a charter member of the Fertile Soul™ Clinic Excellence in Fertility program. She is also certified in the Hunyuan fertility Method. She is the author of the upcoming book,  Conceiving With Love , a whole body approach to creating intimacy, reigniting passion and increasing fertility.

Please visit her website to book a consultation, mention Rising Phoenix Podcast for a free consult! 

**Sexually explicit content is mentioned, nothing too harsh. But, beware of little ears.**

Yasmin has no history of mental illness when she got pregnant. When she had to adjust from having one child, to two... it hit her. She experienced postpartum anxiety, OCD and rage. She felt like there was something wrong with her, she sought help from medical professionals. However, Yasmin fell through the cracks. Despite that, she fought hard and kept pushing for help. Yasmin is a fearless advocate for maternal mental health on social media. She is a voice of strength, vulnerability and isn't afraid to speak the truth about the darkness that is called postpartum. 

Madi sheds light on how being a survivor of sexual abuse can change the process of becoming a mom, and surface trauma. Madi was sexually abused in high school. It wasn't until she got pregnant and had to go get cervical exams that she was to triggered, she began to hate being pregnant. Madi talks about her experience, and the process she is taking to heal and grieve her father's passing as well. Her brave story sheds light on how sexual abuse creates a void in motherhood, and the inability to enjoy simple things. If you are experiencing any kind of sexual abuse, or have ever experienced it - you are not alone. Please use the link below for resources, the process of healing is out there for you.  Madi references the Younique Foundation's healing resources - see below for more. https://youniquefoundation.org/healing-resources/

Dr. Jessica Hayman chats with us about her "why" behind her MamaLove supplement. Having suffered through postpartum depression, she had a new passion for helping moms navigate a healthy way to balance their mood disorders. She created the  MamaLove supplement to nourish mamas for the daily demands of motherhood. Specifically formulated to help replenish and re-balance a mom’s biochemistry, delivered in easy-to-take, easy-to-remember supplement form, every supplement is safe for breastfeeding moms, and gentle on adult and baby tummies. The world needs healthy moms: we contribute by helping moms feel better from day one. Dr. Hayman practices out of her clinic, Verde Valley Naturopathic Medicine in Sedona, Arizona. Use the code RISINGPHX for a special discount!

https://www.mamalovenutrition.com/

http://vvnaturopathic.com/

Evi became a mom in her early 20's. After holding in her depression, anxiety and postpartum rage/anger - she started to have hallucinations. She realized she needed help.  She moved closer to her family and support system, went to a psychiatrist, started medication and was on her journey of healing. Evi's most powerful statement during this podcast was to love yourself. She urges any moms out there that have the slightest question that they are experiencing postpartum, of any kind, to get help! Speak up, tell someone how you are feeling so you can get the help you need. No matter what that help looks like.