To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP

Rita Wadhwani is a Gut Health and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a private practice in Southern California. In this episode we discuss the importance of functional medicine, personalized care, optimizing newborn gut health in the NICU, and integrating functional medicine into mainstream healthcare. 

Rita also shares with us her personal health and educational experience that lead her to discover functional medicine. We also discuss the importance of combining both functional and conventional medicine to enhance patient care. You can find Rita at: 

https://www.ibiomehealthcare.org/

Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/rita_holisticnp/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ritaholisticnp

Want to hear more from Rita? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: 

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I am thrilled to have one of my role models on this podcast episode! Jeff Kerr is a retired pediatric neurologist, author, and screenwriter. He is the author of:

Austin, Texas - Then and Now: A Photography Scrapbook

The Republic of Austin

Seat of Empire: The Embattled Birth of Austin, Texas

Lamar's Folly

The Republic of Jack

Jeff is also the co-writer and Co-producer of the Documentary: The Last of the Moonlight Towers and Feature Film: Writer’s Block.

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss Texas food and tales. As well as the passion of writing, parenting, and holiday traditions. Jeff also gives advice for anyone who wants to become a writer! 

You can find Jeff here: https://www.jeffreykerrauthor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jkerr50/

https://www.facebook.com/JeffKerrAuthor/

Check out Jeff's latest book here: https://www.jeffreykerrauthor.com/second-death

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Michelle Jaffery @michellethemommentor is a certified life coach and holds a Bachelors degree in Business-Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Michelle is a wife and mother to three young children. She has a special passion for helping mothers redefine their identity and purpose after becoming a parent. Michelle also published her first children’s book in 2021 titled “Don’t Grow Too Fast.”

In this episode, Michelle discusses with us about feelings of identity, control, feelings of adequacy, and much more!

Episode Takeaways

• Michelle helps moms rediscover their identities and values through self-care, introspection, and time management.

You can follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellethemommentor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1662717270924645/?ref=share_group_link&exp=7ffb Website: https://www.chasingwavesbooks.com/

Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: 

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Ellen Kornmehl, MD, is a mom of two and a cancer physician retired from an academic career at the Harvard Medical School treating women’s and other cancers. She is a pediatric and adult cancer survivor herself. Ellen loves to cook and writes about health as it connects to food, nutrition, and the environment drawing on evidence-based science. Ellen's current mission is to help today’s families solve dinner and lead long, healthy lives. Ellen graduated from Yale College and Yale School of Medicine before specialty training and joining the faculty at Harvard Medical School where she treated patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Dana Farber Cancer Center, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Boston. 

Ellen has written for numerous publications including The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Canada’s Globe and Mail, Market Watch, and Next Avenue. In addition, Ellen's website, https://www.ellenkornmehlmd.com/, contains many delicious recipes to promote more vegetables, more fish, and less meat for regular eaters trying to eat healthier. You’ll find lots of inspiration there as well as step-by-step guide to cooking with lots of fresh produce and what to focus your efforts on for the biggest return. Ellen also writes a substack newsletter: https://eatingandfeeding.substack.com/ that blends ideas for family meals and answers nutrition questions to help build habits for longterm health. You can follow Ellen on Instagram and Twitter @ellenkornmehlmd. You are also invited to join Ellen's Facebook Group, "Healthy Recipes for Average Eaters to Foodies 2024": https://www.facebook.com/groups/2317960688401074/

Episode Takeaways:

1. Healthy Eating Habits for Longevity

• Ellen emphasizes the importance of a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains and healthy fats.

Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: 

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Jeff and Jenna are the hosts of The Real Life of Parenting Podcast. Through their incredible show, they share insights, tips, and tricks for navigating the rollercoaster of parenthood. They are NICU parents and draw from their own experiences to help listeners "feel connected and reassured, because in the world of parenting, you're never alone."

In this episode, Jeff and Jenna share their NICU story and we also discuss NICU advocacy, community, pet therapy, and also the role of dad.

Want to hear more from Jeff and Jenna? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: 

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Follow The Real Life of Parenting Podcast here: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Real-Life-of-Parenting-Podcast/61555143545727/?mibextid=2JQ9oc

Thereallifeofparentingpodcast

Thereallifeofparenting 

https://www.youtube.com/@Thereallifeofparenting

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/korbin948

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Calling all Nurse Practitioner mamas! This is an episode you don't want to miss.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Josie Tate. Josie is a mom, family nurse practitioner, and career mentor with a heart to see others succeed. Soon after becoming a nurse practitioner, she saw new NPs experience a disconnect between obtaining an advanced degree and embracing the role of advanced practice provider. To bridge that gap, Josie created Clincepts, a career development resource to help nurse practitioners get and stay happily hired. In this episode, Josie talks with us about mindset and how it affects the success as well as trajectory of the NP career as well as personal life. In addition, Josie talks with us about imposter syndrome and how to counteract it. You can find Josie here: https://www.clincepts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/clincepts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josietate/ 

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Krista Dykes is the host of an incredible podcast Secret Mom Hacks. 

In this fun episode, we discuss embracing life at 40, life’s scary and amazing twists and turns, beautiful chaos, and the importance of community. 

Episode Takeaways

• Community Support and Shared Experiences

• Connecting with other moms through local groups or creating new community resources 

• Krista discusses with us the concept of intentional living and setting happiness goals inspired by Gretchen Rubin

Links

You can check out Krista at: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/ and @secretmomhacks on all the socials.

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Dr. Julie Franks is an experienced & licensed mental health therapist for moms in Washington State, an expert in women’s mental health, and a social work educator. She is also a researcher and professor. Dr. Julie earned her Bachelors from Emory University, Masters in Theology from Vanderbilt University, and Masters of Social work/Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Practice and Leadership from the University of Tennessee. Julie believes that motherhood is not always what we expect and there isn’t enough support for the moms. In this episode, Dr. Julie discusses with us anxiety, fertility, birth trauma, community, and more.

Check out Dr. Julie here: https://www.nurturingthesisterhood.com/

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Gretchen (G-Rex) and Charlene (Dirty Skittles) are the hosts of the incredibly popular Sh1t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast. This show examines mental health directly and states, “It’s okay not to be okay-just make sure you are talking to someone.” Gretchen and Charlene genuinely combine humor with serious topics to spread mental health awareness. In this episode, we discuss the success of their show, examine mental health, life, and have a bunch of laughs! 

Check out Sh!t That Goes On in Our Heads here: https://sht-that-goes-on-in-our-heads.podcastpage.io

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sh1tthatgoesoninourheads/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shltthatgoesoninourheads

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sh-t-that-goes-on-in-our-heads/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--WZzEkgvd9UanEw_CdXYg

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 available 24/7 in English and Spanish https://988lifeline.org/

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