Uplift For Her

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In today’s episode, Mallorie is joined by Ashlynn Mitchell, a wellness coach and mentor, specializing in emotional & physical health after betrayal & divorce.

Mallorie and Ashlynn discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care and share personal experiences with body movement for a more intentional approach. Ashlynn highlights the transformative power of reclaiming fitness as a personal journey, and the need for honesty in personal growth.

You can find more of Ashlynn on Instagram @this.isashlynn, online at thisisashlynn.com, and on her own podcast, titled “This is Ashlynn.”

In today’s episode, we explore the powerful connection between the nervous system and pelvic health, with insights from Susan McLaughlin, a physical therapist in Salt Lake City specializing in pelvic floor therapy.

Our discussion delves into the autonomic nervous system—the "engine" that controls our basic bodily functions—and how chronic stress can lead to physical tension and pain, particularly in the pelvic region.

Susan and Mallorie discuss how the nervous system's fight-or-flight response can cause the pelvic floor muscles to become chronically tense, leading to issues like painful sex or incontinence. They share techniques like breathwork and body awareness that can help retrain the nervous system to shift into a more relaxed, parasympathetic state, allowing the muscles to release tension and the body to heal.

Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and practical strategies for managing stress and optimizing nervous system function for improved pelvic health and overall wellbeing.

Find more from Susan at alignforhealth.com

We are thrilled to be joined by family doctor & MD Psychotherapist Carly Crewe for this episode of the Uplift For Her podcast! Carly is a mom to twins, a published author, podcast host, and the CEO of Euonia Medical Clinic, a virtual mental health clinic for women. After the birth of her twins in 2016, Carly struggled with significant postpartum mental illness. Through therapy, mindset work, self-care and medication support, she was able to come out the other side armed with a myriad of strategies and approaches to help others.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing and working through emotions, and emphasize of need for emotional regulation techniques to improve mental health. We’ll also briefly explore the origins of emotional responses and attachment styles, and the impact of early childhood experiences on adult relationships. Carly emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and working through our emotions—rather than suppressing or judging them, and offers various strategies for emotional processing and expression.

Find more from Carly at: eunoiamedical.ca, Instagram @carlycrewe, and as host on on The BraveHer Podcast. Carly's book "You Are Not Your Anxiety" is available through various online retailers. 

In today’s episode with Maria Tran of Maria Tran Wellness, we discuss the importance of mindfulness, breath work, and body awareness for finding inner peace and well-being. Maria explains the need for personalized movement practices that prioritize safety and functional movement, while highlighting the value of self-compassion and vulnerability. She offers us practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily life!

Find more from Maria at: mariatranwellness.com or at facebook.com/mariatranwellness

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life as mothers and teachers. We are joined by Dorie Haws, who has been working with children for over 25 years, specializing in early childhood education and best teaching practices for student teachers at Brigham Young University.

Dorie shares with us strategies for prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and modeling self-regulation for children. We discuss the importance of finding pleasure in parenting and optimizing social wellness (pillar six!) in nurturing children’s well-being.

Find more from Dorie at: www.youtube.com/@justkeepparenting

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jeanie Lawrence, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist focusing on supporting women physicians, discusses emotional wellness. She stresses understanding the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and our environment for overall well-being, advocating a holistic approach to wellness. Addressing perfectionism's challenges, Dr. Lawrence and the host explore societal and professional pressures, advocating for a shift to striving for excellence and self-compassion. They delve into self-worth, urging validation of emotional experiences before pursuing change.

The conversation centers on understanding and managing emotions and thoughts, highlighting: Validating emotions and understanding their impact. Exercising control over thoughts to influence emotions. Identifying and challenging thought distortions. Embracing mindfulness practices for empowerment. Cultivating empathy for healthier relationships. Overall, the discussion underscores self-awareness, acceptance, and the power to respond to thoughts and feelings, promoting emotional well-being and healthier relationships.

You can find more about Jeannie at jeannielawrencemd.com

In this episode we talk about the environmental wellness pillar with our guest Christine Gummersall. Christine is a master DIYer and is well-known to instagram followers as Honey Built Home. She tells us about her journey to optimize her space and gives us some incredible tips for getting started and using our spaces to support our wellness and to really become places we use and love to use. Don’t miss this fun conversation!

Hi! I’m Christine, and I am a do it yourself enthusiast who loves home design, creating projects from scratch and the excitement and satisfaction of saying, “yeah, I built that!” I am a Las Vegas native, but have resided in Salt Lake City, Utah for the past 10 years. A mom to three preschool and younger munchkins, a wife to a very busy real estate agent and high school basketball coach, as well as a Registered Nurse and passionate fitness lover. In between triaging patients, cheering on basketball games, and nap times I enjoy building things to transform my house into a home where I love every square inch.

www.honeybuilthome.com -- IG @honeybuilthome

In this episode we continue with our discussion of the 6 main wellness pillars as we discuss physical wellness. Dr. Madeline Hardacre joins us to talk about her experience as a physician, health coach and life coach for women. You’ll hear about some great tips for jump-starting your physical wellness, important for the woman who doesn’t know where to start, or the woman who feels like she’s plateaued and is looking for a boost!

With over 20 years of experience in women’s health, board certified in Ob-Gyn and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Madeline Hardacre works with women to optimize their heath and wellbeing. She is a certified life coach by The Life Coach School, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, lover of plant-based nutrition and culinary medicine, Ultra-marathoner, wife and mother to 3 wild and crazy teens / young adults.

You can find out more about Madeline below:

www.womenshealthelevated.com
IG @womenshealthelevated

Thomas McConkie is the founder of Lower Lights School of Wisdom and has a passion for the world's Wisdom traditions. Raised Latter-day Saint, at 18 years old he discovered Buddhism, which remains a wellspring of inspiration over 20 years later. He is trained as a developmental researcher, facilitator, and mindfulness teacher. He hosts the Lower Lights Sangha in Salt Lake City and has been featured on NPR, Religion News Service, Tricycle Magazine, and the 10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris.

Check out Thomas's Gospel Meets Dharma course:

https://courses.lowerlightswisdom.org/p/gospelmeetsdharma

And view his general courses here:
https://courses.lowerlightswisdom.org/

In episode 2, Krista Parry joins us! She is a rockstar executive, wife, mother, and Boston marathoner. Together, we dive into the elements of the intellectual wellness pillar. We discuss chasing our passions, honing our skillsets, and how to choose the contribution we offer to the world, all while raising kids.