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Episode 21 - Alicia Poldino is the founder of Utah Prenatal Yoga and Trinatal Yoga School. She highlights the lack of specific support for pregnancy and postpartum in traditional yoga spaces and emphasizes the need for specialized teacher training. Alicia explains that prenatal yoga goes beyond physical poses, addressing anatomical, physiological, emotional, and spiritual changes. She stresses the importance of mindful movement, breathwork, and self-compassion in preparing for childbirth and recovery. Alicia also advocates for the "fourth trimester," focusing on early postpartum support and reprogramming the nervous system to reduce stress and promote healing.

You can find more information on prenatal and postnatal yoga at utahprenatalyoga.com, or information about prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher training at trinatalyogaschool.com.

Episode 20 - Olivia Hansen is a Registered Dietician at Uplift For Her. In this episode, Olivia discusses working with a dietitian and the various goals and conditions they can address. She and Dr. Cracroft explore the concept of using food as medicine and the mindset needed to foster a healthy relationship with food. While food is crucial for optimal health, it’s not the only factor, and achieving balance can be more complex than it seems. Each individual has unique needs, making personalized nutrition plans essential—this is where a dietitian can help. Olivia specializes in guiding clients through chronic conditions like diabetes, insulin resistance, gut health, infertility, PCOS, and more. They also note that most research on specific diets, such as ketogenic and carnivore diets, focuses on men, highlighting the importance for women to seek guidance from experts in women’s health.

Learn more about and schedule with Olivia at upliftforher.com or follow along on Instagram at @upliftforher.

Episode 19 - (Bonus) Jennifer Falkner is a Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Provider at Uplift for Her, and she joins us for a special discussion on World Menopause Day! Jennifer emphasizes the importance of understanding symptoms and available treatments for menopause & perimenopause. Our conversation highlights the need for specialized care and the importance of addressing lifestyle factors to improve quality of life during these transitions.

To schedule an appointment or a free discovery call with Jennifer, visit upliftforher.com

Episode 18 - Angela Sudbury, personal trainer and owner of Alloy Fitness in Holladay, Utah, discusses her journey from a corporate technology career to helping women improve their health. Angela highlights the benefits of strength training for women over 40 in particular, underscoring her commitment to helping women achieve better health and quality of life. She emphasizes the importance of personalized, small group training and functional strength training over traditional gym settings. 

To connect with Angela, follow Alloy Fitness on Instagram at @alloyholladay and online at alloypersonaltraining.com/holladay.

Episode 17 - Alicia Akerson is a Certified Health Coach at Uplift for Her. She discusses with us the key aspects of health coaching, including providing accountability and support for implementing healthy habits. Alicia emphasizes the importance of addressing self-limiting beliefs, understanding the motivation triad (avoiding discomfort, seeking pleasure, conserving energy), and incorporating pleasure into health routines. We also delve into habit formation and change, highlighting the value of tuning into the body's signals and committing to small, consistent improvements over time in helping listeners become experts of their own health journeys.

Dr. Cracroft is licensed to work with residents of Utah, Alicia is available to coach clients all over the country. Learn more about and schedule with Alicia at upliftforher.com or follow along on Instagram at @upliftforher.

Episode 16 - Lyn Christian is a business coach specializing in reinvention, author and owner of Soul Salt, a coaching and consulting firm. Lyn discusses their journey from teaching to coaching, emphasizing the importance of defining personal successes and resilience. They highlight three areas of expertise: career reinvention, executive leveling up, and entrepreneurial development.

Lyn stresses the significance of core values, unique personal needs (UPNs), and superpowers in building resilience. They recommend daily practices like journaling and checking in with supportive friends to maintain alignment with one's best self. Lyn also advocates for strategic planning using sticky notes and the importance of discovering heart dreams for rejuvenation and fulfillment.

To connect with Lyn, you can find them on Instagram and Facebook at @soulsaltinc, and find their book and courses, including those mentioned in the episode, at soulsalt.com.

Episode 15 - Kristina Hanson is pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Salt Lake City-based Uplift Pelvic Health & Wellness. Kristina emphasizes the importance of addressing pelvic floor issues beyond traditional physical therapy–and highlights the interconnectedness of our pelvic floor with the nervous system, abdominal muscles, and overall body function. 

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses conditions like urinary incontinence, sexual issues, constipation, and pelvic pain, often caused by chronic fight-or-flight responses. It is important to maintain functional assessments and holistic approaches, including breath work and proper posture, and Kristina notes the need for early intervention to prevent future problems. 

You can find more from Kristina at upliftphw.com and on social media as @upliftpelvichealthandwellness.

Episode 14 - We’re sitting down with Jenn Pinnell, one of our fantastic health coaches, to explore the ins and outs of health coaching. We’ll uncover what health coaching truly involves, discuss the myriad ways it can benefit you, and delve into the key lifestyle factors that health coaching addresses. Tune in and join us as we reignite our journey towards better health and well-being together! 

Dr. Cracroft is licensed to work with residents of Utah, Jenn is available to coach clients all over the country. Learn more about and schedule with Jenn at upliftforher.com

Today on the Uplift For Her podcast, we are joined by Dr. Latifat Akinade, a practicing gastroenterologist and founder of Money Fit MD, a money coaching school for women and physicians. 

Dr. Akinade discusses the intersection of wellness and finance, emphasizing the impact of financial stress on our overall well-being. She highlights the importance of reevaluating one's relationship with money, moving beyond scarcity mindset, and viewing money as a tool for personal and societal value. Her approach aims to empower individuals to manage their finances effectively, fostering a mindset shift that focuses on self-worth.

You can find more from Dr. Latifat Akinade at her website, moneyfitmd.com, as well as Instagram and Facebook at @moneyfitmd.

Content warning: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. If you prefer not to listen to this content, feel free to mute or skip over 2:50-3:15. Please take care while listening.

We are thrilled to be joined today by Karalynne Call, founder of Just Ingredients. Karalynne tells us of her personal experience in discovering how making better food & product choices can lead us to achieve our best overall health. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of nourishing one’s body and budget through conscious food choices and prioritizing wellness by paying attention to what goes into and onto our bodies. Karalynne and Mallorie discuss their personal and clinical experiences about the connection between the foods we eat and how it influences one’s mental and whole body health.

Karalynne offers an enormous library of free, easy to digest information regarding nutrition and wellness through her Instagram account, found at @just.ingredients, on her own podcast titled “Just Ingredients,” as well as a multitude of wellness solution products on justingredients.us