Today we are talking about the implications of C-sections and how we can provide support for both new mothers and their babies in the aftermath of this procedure. There's been a staggering rise in C-section rates in the US, with 1 in 3 mothers now undergoing this procedure. We also discuss the alarming link between c-sections and chronic immune and inflammatory diseases in children. Our guest, Elise Doppel, shares her insights as a C-section mother. We also explore the significance of the microbiome, detailing how it differs between babies born vaginally and via C-section and its role in immune system development. Additionally, we outline the various ways C-sections impact mothers and provide valuable advice on planning ahead for a planned C-section and supporting yourself and your baby in the event of an unplanned one.

We would like to emphasize that this episode aims to educate and support, NOT shame mothers who've had c-sections.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Alarming C-section statistics
• Long-term health impacts on a child born via C-section 
•  The difference in the microbiome development between babies born vaginally and via C-section
• The impact of C-sections on mothers
• How gut microbiome can shape children
• Planning ahead for a C-section
• Support for an unplanned C-section

You can find our guest, Elise at:

Website: www.elisedoppel.com
Instagram: @elisedoppel

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Links:
Instagram: @deidrebloomquist
Website: always-growing.com
Learn about our Fertility Concierge Program: here

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

In this episode, Anna McKelvey joins us to delve into a topic often shrouded in controversy - parasites. As Dr. Todd Watts wisely says, "If you have a pulse, you have a parasite." They are ubiquitous, lurking in water, food, soil, and even the air we breathe. Unwanted hitchhikers that evade detection, parasites play a significant role in health conditions. While they might not be a major issue for everyone, they can be an overlooked contributor to various health woes, making them a crucial aspect to explore further in our health journeys.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Parasites are widespread, often unnoticed components of health conditions
• Transmission of parasites through various means
• Parasites as root causes of chronic health conditions
• Importance of addressing parasite overgrowth for complex conditions
• Impact of parasites on various health systems
• Historical evidence of parasites in human communities
• Exploration of common parasites: roundworms, whipworms, flukes, threadworms, toxoplasma, giardia, tapeworms, and more (you can see photos our clients have submitted here, viewer discretion advised)
• Tell-tale signs of potential parasite issues & clues in your labwork 
• Embracing the coexistence with parasites

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Links:
Instagram: @deidrebloomquist
Website: always-growing.com

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

In fertility journeys, the path can often feel isolating and disheartening. The joyful announcements of pregnancies from friends and family only serve as a reminder of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. According to estimates, around 9-11% of couples encounter fertility issues while trying to conceive, and the struggle doesn't discriminate – even those who've had a child before can experience secondary infertility at a rate of 11%. An alarming number of couples face the diagnosis of "unexplained infertility," a term that leaves them grappling with uncertainty and frustration. However, amidst the heartache and uncertainty, there is hope. 

Today, we bring you Stacey's story – a tale of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of holistic health. Stacey worked with Dr. Sara Mahan on our team. Stacey's journey from fertility struggles to natural conception is a testament to the potential of comprehensive wellness strategies.

💥Spoiler alert💥 over the course of working together we were able to help her:

• Discontinue her medication to control gastroparesis
• Discontinue her PPI for heartburn
• Get her period back 🎉 without hormonal symptoms
• Resolve painful intercourse
• Improve her sex drive 💃
• Decrease her bloating so she can eat more foods
• Ditch sugar and junk food cravings
• Improve her sleep
• Ensured proper regular bowel movements
• And get the positive pregnancy test she had been dreaming of 💕

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Links:
Instagram: @deidrebloomquist
Website: always-growing.com
Learn about our Fertility Concierge Program: here

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

In this episode, we delve into the crucial yet often overlooked connection between gut health, hormonal imbalances, and fertility. Many hormone experts fail to recognize the profound impact of gut health on women's struggles with hormonal imbalances and fertility issues, often leaving them feeling helpless in their journey to conceive. Drawing from real-life examples, we uncover how prioritizing gut health can lead to remarkable transformations in women's lives.

In this episode you will learn:

• The foundational role of digestion and how impaired digestion puts stress on the body
• How hormones can impact fertility
• The interplay between gut health and stress on the adrenals and blood sugar 
• How gut health influences blood sugar management
• The ways that poor digestive health can disrupt hormone balance
• The many roles of progesterone in the body
• How even in the absence of digestive symptoms, assessing gut health is crucial
• About how internal stressors can impact ovulation, menstrual cycles, and fertility

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Links:
Instagram: @deidrebloomquist
Website: always-growing.com
Learn about our Fertility Concierge Program: here

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

Today we are joined by Julia in this insightful podcast exploring the realm of holistic pediatric health and wellness. We will explore a range of topics, including dietary insights, lifestyle recommendations, and holistic approaches to acute illnesses. Discover signs of underlying health issues, and grasp the importance of a comprehensive care team. Tune in for practical tips, in-depth discussions, and a preview of Deidre and Julia's upcoming masterclass, empowering you to make informed decisions for your child's health.

In this episode you'll learn about:

• Julia introduces herself, her background, and her passion for working with children
• Dietary recommendations for children including things that come up a lot with paediatric clients and how to support them the best
• Various lifestyle changes to focus on with your children
• Signs that might indicate underlying health concerns in children
• The concept of building a supportive care team for children's health and the roles that different therapies play
• Acute illness support including a few of the things that come up the most in childhood with holistic tools on how to best handle them
• Intuition and empowerment in knowing when you need extra support or how you can support your child’s health in your home
• Upcoming Masterclass on pediatric health and wellness (check it out here 👉🏻 https://www.always-growing.com/pediatric-masterclass)

About Julia:

Julia is a Louisiana mom of two littles, and has been in practice as an FNTP, RWP for five years. She began working with children after seeing a gap in holistic care for kids in working with her own son who has had his own medical and developmental complications. It is her heart to see other families receive comprehensive and compassionate holistic care, to set their littles on a path towards a healthy and resilient childhood. Julia focuses on gut and immune health for children with a variety of digestive, skin, and behavioral concerns such as eczema, allergies, constipation, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and more.

Visit Julia online: http://wellfedhealth.com
Find Julia on Instagram: @wellfedhealth

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Visit our website: https://www.always-growing.com
Follow us on Instagram: @alwaysgrowing_littles
Schedule a free consultation: pediatric support

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

Today we are joined by Michelle Tierney, one of our amazing practitioners at Always Growing. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and gives a thorough description of Allopathic and Holistic care and how these forms of care came to be. This is a great discussion about the importance of caring for a person as a whole and gives a great summation of the way the team at Always Growing works. 

In this episode you'll learn about:

• Michelle's background and her journey that led her to becoming a practitioner at Always Growing
• The difference between allopathic care and holistic care and how both systems were built, the fundamental differences between the two and the importance of looking at a person as a whole
• What happened when healthcare became monetized and evolved into care based on treating a diagnosable disease rather than the individual as a whole
• What the purpose of supplementation is compared to pharmaceuticals
• Why a diagnosis isn't as important in holistic care
• Symptoms and how we can reframe our mind to look at them as your body’s natural way of healing
• How to spot a practitioner working from the mindset of conventional healing

About Michelle:

Michelle is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Physical Performance. She currently serves as a functional lab specialist. After trying to navigate numerous digestive struggles, hormonal imbalances and eating disorders through traditional care to no avail, she ventured into the functional nutrition space and never looked back. Now, she enjoys teaching and uplifting others on their own healing journeys towards vitality, using foundational, holistic support.

An aficionado of all things science and physiology, Michelle truly believes in the power of restoring health through a root-cause, foods-first approach. She happily nerds out over functional labs and enjoys teaching her clients how they not only relate to symptoms but also how they can serve as a roadmap towards healing. Her goal is for clients to feel encouraged, validated and excited about their individualized wellness plan and to move towards a robust, sustainable level of healing.

Michelle loves working with men and women struggling with digestive concerns, hormonal and nutrient imbalances and women looking to optimize fertility. When she’s not reading about parasites or interpreting labs, catch her traveling to National Parks, training for races with her running club, reading fiction or walking her dog, Everest, with her husband in St. Louis.


Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.

Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Links:
Instagram: @alwaysgrowing_wellness
Website: always-growing.com
Schedule a free consult: https://www.always-growing.com/applytoworkwithus

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols.

Did you know that 10-20% of children suffer from eczema and 20% of infants will experience it at some point in their childhood?

In this episode, Deidre tells a story that is near and dear to her heart. When her son, Jasper, was just a few months old, Deidre noticed a small patch of dry skin. Within a few months, that small patch spread to Jasper’s arms, legs, and torso. Learn more about how she diagnosed and treated her son’s skin condition. 

In this episode you'll learn about:

• Jasper’s first skin rash and how it quickly spread from on patch to his arms, legs, and torso.
• How they met with a naturopathic doctor and pedetrician, only be left hanging on finding answers
• The testing she did on both herself and Jasper to determine underlying food issues and pathogens
• The protocol that she and the team developed and how he responded
• The role of DAO and histamine for children with eczema

Listen to find out what happened!

Conclusion:

Gut health is incredibly important to our overall well-being and plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body and mind. This is just one of many cases that we will share with you that will reinforce this idea. By prioritizing gut health, we can pave the way for improved overall health and well-being.

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.

Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

Read more about Jasper's story: https://www.always-growing.com/learn/2022/3/10/healing-your-childs-eczema-naturally

Read it on Substack: here

Visit our website: https://www.always-growing.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alwaysgrowing_littles

Follow me on Instagram: @deidrebloomquist

Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/d/csbn-q97-btc/pediatric-complimentary-30-minute-consult-call

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Always Learning Always Growing, the podcast that explores personal development, inspiring growth in every aspect of life. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-improvement and lifelong learning.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of the podcast and its mission to encourage continuous learning and personal growth in the wellness space. Our host, Deidre Bloomquist, shares her personal story and how the idea for her business was born out of her own journey towards growth, health, and fulfillment.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introducing Deidre: Deidre discusses her childhood, her background, and how she discovered food as medicine.
• The start of Always Growing : After finding her path, Deidre went back to school, got many certifications, and started her business.
• Building the Always Growing team: While pregnant, Deidre started building her full-time team and training practitioners to make the business what it has become today
• Goals of the podcast: Knowledge is power. Deidre wants to equip her listeners with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their health.

Conclusion:

As we wrap up this first episode, we express our gratitude for joining us on this exciting venture of lifelong learning and personal growth.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we delve deeper into specific topics, interview extraordinary guests, and share tips on how you can take control of your health and wellness.

Thank you for tuning in to Always Learning Always Growing. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.

Remember, the journey of growth is ongoing, and together, we can always learn and always grow. Until next time!

➡️ Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deidrebloomquist for more education
➡️  Or go to our website to learn more: always-growing.com

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols. 

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols.