Simply Whole Moms

Kara and Nicole talk Diva Cup - an alternative to traditional ways to handle that special time of the month.

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a nutritional biochemist with a focus in women’s health. Ya’ll she is smart, and knows a lot about your hormones. She is the leading expert in Post Birth Control Syndrome, which we talk all about in this episode. If you have ever wondered about your birth control and what it is doing to your body then you should definitely tune in. This episode is full of all the goods about taking care of your hormones. Dr. Brighten also talks about her son’s recent diagnosis, and offers some real encouragement to any struggling mom.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-20-dr-brighten-on-hormonal-birth-control

Lindsey is a trained sleep consultant. We took all of your deepest, darkest sleep questions and man did she ever answer them. Everything from what is sleep training, to how establish a routine,Everything from what is sleep training, to establishing a routine, to how to have kids share a room.. So many of you messaged us and said, “I can’t believe I am asking this.“ Right there with ya, we never start off thinking we aren’t going to be able to get our baby to sleep. BUT we are there. Tune in for the inside tips from a professional.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-19-lindsey-on-getting-children-to-slee

oque gives you all the tips to get moving and actually enjoy what you are doing. If you don’t even know where to start when it comes to working out, then tune in for some inspiration. Roque is a Master Instructor and Smart Barre's Director of Training. Smart Barre is a boutique women's fitness studio in San Antonio offering total body, low impact workouts through a method that fuses Yoga, pilates and ballet. After having her first baby, she found this type of workout, was hooked and now gets to share it's benefits with women every day! She is a mama to two kiddos, 5 and 3, and has a passion for healthy and happy living.  Right there with ya girl!

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-19-roque-getting-moving-and-enjoy-it

Nicole is a registered dictation, and she drops some major truth around how to nourish your momma body. All too often the information around pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum nutrition can be so confusing. Nicole breaks it down in such a simple, tangible way. She would know, too, she has two little ones of her own. If you are struggling with a postpartum body or just unsure what to be eating while pregnant, this is the episode for you. Nicole has so much training, education, and experience to throw your way.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-18-nicole-mommy-nutrition

This live podcast was recorded with a room full of people passionate about the orphan crisis. In this episode we talk with the Co-Founder of Mwana Villages, Cheryl and US Director, Wellon. Mwana Villages is a small orphanage in the Congo, caring for around thirty children. Their mission is a beautiful one that simply put is to care for the children first. They work to meet the needs of the kids who are brought to them with so much passion. Their goal, which is unlike most in this line of work, is reunification with the children’s biological family. This episode will show you the ins and outs of international adoption, when it is done with prayerful hearts. I hope you leave this epsiode with a desire to get involved with the ministry of Mwana Villages, to pray for these precious children, and to help spread the word about proper orphan care.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-17-adoption-care-mwana-villages

In this episode we dive a little bit deeper into some of the Enneagram numbers, including which numbers tend to confuse themselves with each other. Beth fills us in on wings, healthy vs. unhealthy behavior in our numbers and how we can use her resources to help us discover our Enneagram number and move forward in growth in our number.

If you have no clue what the Enneagram is, then tune in to this episode! I had the pleasure of chatting with Beth McCord, a.k.a. Your Enneagram Coach. She has been speaking, teaching and coaching about the Enneagram for over 15 years. This conversation could have gone on so much longer - Beth is a wealth of knowledge. She runs @yourenneagramcoach over on Instagram and has created a beautiful Enneagram community where she shares great resources.

The stress of holidays can be enough to make any mom snap. That is what Becky is on a mission to help you overcome. She is the author behind the book Sacred Holidays: Less Chaos, More Jesus. Can I get an amen? This conversation will give you smple ideas to make this time of year easier. It will also challenge you to not give “yourself grace” on the things that really matter. Taking a minute to chill and listen to this episode will help you to refocus this holiday season.

http://www.simplywholenutrition.com/podcast/ep-15-becky-keeping-holidays-sacred

Carolyn is the founder of Maty’s Healthy Products, she curates powerful whole food ingredients for better health and healing through rememdies. When her daughter was born with heart defects she became a mom on a mission to take control of their health. This led to remedies that helped resolved cold symptomhs. Se shared them with friends, and things only grew from there into national distribution. She firmly belives that mother nature has given us what we need to heal our bodies. Carolyn is full of ideas to take care of your families health using things you have on hand. Enjoy learning about natural alternatives to all kinds of health concerns.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-14-carolyn-whole-food-remedies