In this episode, I welcome back registered nurse, childbirth educator, and fitness professional Julie Tupler, founder of the Tupler Technique. Together, we explore how diastasis recti affects children — a condition commonly associated with pregnancy but often overlooked in kids.

Julie shares how her evidence-based Tupler Technique can help strengthen the core, improve posture, and support healthy development from an early age.

We discuss why some children develop diastasis recti, the link to digestive issues and poor posture, and how proper breathing and alignment can improve energy, growth, and even nervous-system function.

Julie's new children's book Will You Be My Belly Buddy and companion video Belly Button Boogie make core healing fun for the whole family — encouraging parents and children to work together.

Takeaways:

• Kids can also experience diastasis recti, not just adults.
• Strengthening the core improves posture, energy, and breathing.
• Family-based rehab can be fun, interactive, and effective.
• Early awareness can prevent long-term spinal and abdominal issues.

INFO ABOUT JULIE

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Tupler Technique® Program in 1990 and for over 30 years has been treating diastasis recti for women, men and children. Dr. Oz, calls Julie an "expert" on diastasis recti and Elle Macpherson credits the Tupler Technique® for a 20 minute delivery and her fast recovery.

The Tupler Technique®, a research and evidenced based program has now been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world in her proprietary program. Her program is designed for women during and after pregnancy, men, and children. Julie has written three bestselling books-- Maternal Fitness (Simon & Schuster) and Lose Your Mummy Tummy (DaCapo) and Together Tummy (Mascot 2018) and now her children's book called Will You Be My Belly Buddy.

Julie has produced five videos on diastasis including Belly Button Boogie for children, and she invented the Diastasis Rehab Splint®, Diastometer™ for measuring a diastasis, Corrective Connective Tissue Cream and TogetherTape™. Her program works the best when moms do the program with their child.

Julie has also developed an 18-week ongoing online support program for her clients all over the world. She is on the advisory board of Fit Pregnancy, Women's Health Foundation and the Women's Sports Foundation and Medical Fitness Network. She is a frequent speaker at medical and fitness conferences including the American Hernia Society where she spoke in 2015 (Milan) and 2019 (Hamburg) on Preparation Before Abdominal Surgery to Prevent Incisional Hernia.

JULIE'S LINKS:

• Website: https://diastasisrehab.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diastasisrehab
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuplerTechnique

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Marlene Siegel, an integrative veterinarian and passionate advocate for transforming the way we care for our pets. We dive deep into the powerful connection between pet health, environmental toxins, and family wellness — and why what we feed and expose our animals to matters just as much as what we do for ourselves.

Dr. Siegel shares her personal story of how a crisis with her daughter's horse became the turning point that led her from traditional veterinary medicine to a holistic, root-cause approach. She outlines a clear six-step framework for creating a healthy environment for pets, from proper nutrition and clean water to detoxification, emotional health, and mitochondrial support.

If you've ever wondered how your pet's health impacts your household or how to give them the best chance at a long, vibrant life, this conversation is packed with insight, tools, and hope.

Key Takeaways:

• Why environmental toxins affect both pets and people.
• How raw, species-appropriate diets support longevity.
• The six-step process to reduce toxins and support healing.
• How emotional energy impacts your pet's health.

INFO ABOUT DR. MARLENE SIEGEL

Dr. Marlene Siegel helps pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine has nothing more to offer their patients. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up has led Dr. Siegel to be an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies and a consultant.

In addition to her full-time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge writing journal articles and participating in webinars and podcasts. She is a true pioneer with a special expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, Lymphatic, Fascia, Hyperbaric and Energy Medicine. Her success in treating complex chronic dis-ease is attributed to her focus on BioRegulatory Medicine-identifying the root cause of disease and establishing safe and effective solutions.

Dr. Siegel has developed online courses for pet parents and veterinarians. For pet parents, her course enables them to learn how to integrate a holistic lifestyle and therapies for their fur babies. Her online courses for veterinarians are focused on supporting vets who want to learn more about integrating alternative services into their mainstream practices.

When she was unable to find proper diets and supplements to meet her patient needs, she developed her own raw food and essential supplements company and is preparing to launch S'Paws Family Wellness Centers which are detox centers for pets and their human parents.

DR. MARLENE SIEGEL INFO:

• Website: https://drmarlenesiegel.com/
• Website: https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarlenesiegel/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarleneSiegelHolisticVet
• Free E-Book - 6 Keys to Health and Healing Pets Holistically: https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143

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As women, we often prioritize everyone else's health before our own—especially during pregnancy and early motherhood. But our eyes are windows to our overall well-being, and how we care for them directly impacts how we show up for our families. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist passionate about empowering women to protect and support their vision at every stage. We cover how hormonal shifts affect eye health during pregnancy, why eye dryness is so common, and how small daily habits—like hydration, clean beauty choices, blinking more, and nighttime routines—can make a big difference. Dr. Pam also shares practical tools to reduce digital eye strain, care for your eyes postpartum, and help kids develop lifelong healthy screen habits.

Takeaways:

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect vision and dryness.
• Clean beauty products can reduce toxin exposure near the eyes.
• Hydration, blinking, and warm compresses help maintain healthy tears.
• Postpartum eye care matters—especially with interrupted sleep.
• Supporting nasal breathing can improve tear production.

INFO ABOUT DR. PAM THERIOT

Dr. Pam Theriot is an optometrist, author and dry eye specialist based in Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience in eye care, she leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, where she helps patients find personalized, long-term solutions to chronic eye irritation.

Her own journey with dry eye began early in her career, when symptoms like dryness and discomfort began affecting her ability to wear contacts, enjoy running, or even apply makeup before work. That frustration turned into a deep, professional mission: to help others feel at ease in their own eyes again.

Dr. Theriot now shares her most effective tools and strategies through her book "Alleviate Dry Eye," online courses, a weekly blog and her Editor's Pick Award-Winning TEDx talk. Her work reaches people who struggle with red, irritated eyes and fluctuating vision.

Dr. Theriot is on a mission to help 1 million people learn to care for their eyes as routinely as they care for their teeth by building simple everyday habits.

DR. PAM THERIOT CONTACT INFO:

• Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com/
• Makeup remover list freebie: https://www.pamtheriot.com/remover
• Digital eye strain guide freebie: https://www.pamtheriot.com/tedx

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In this episode of Well-Adjusted Mama, I'm joined by the incredible Kristin Grayce McGary—an internationally recognized health and lifestyle expert who has devoted nearly three decades to holistic healing. Together, we dive into the sacred process of preparing heart, mind, and home for your angel baby. This is not just about healthy eating or detoxing before conception—it's about creating an intentional, soulful environment that welcomes new life with love, presence, and clarity.

Kristin Grayce shares wisdom from her years of working with families and indigenous traditions that emphasize calling in a baby's spirit long before pregnancy. We talk about aligning as partners on values, creating sacred spaces, preparing physically and energetically, and learning to truly listen—to each other, to your body, and to your baby. This conversation is a reminder that conceiving a child is both a biological and spiritual journey.

Takeaways from this episode:

• How to prepare emotionally, spiritually, and physically for conception
• Why aligning values with your partner matters before pregnancy
• Rituals and practices to call in your baby's soul with intention

INFO ABOUT KRISTIN GRAYCE

Health and lifestyle expert Kristin Grayce McGary (Lac., Mac., CFMP, CST-T, CLP) is an internationally recognized author and speaker. She is an authority on autoimmunity, functional blood chemistry analysis, thyroid & gut health, alleviating pain, family wellness, extreme exhaustion, resolving blocks to healing, and food as medicine.

Kristin Grayce specializes in integrating mind, body and spirit in healthcare through a uniquely individualized approach. She offers more than two decades of education, clinical experience, and wisdom to her patients; weaving dozens of modalities together to compassionately meet you where you are and guide you to vibrant health.

Renowned for her health detective work, she helps successful high achievers under stress; taking the guesswork out of healthcare, working to resolve patients' root imbalances, helping them to regain lasting energy and live with more vitality. She empowers patients to revitalize and reconnect to their most brilliant self, and to fulfill the mission of sharing their gifts with the world.

Kristin Grayce is the author of "Holistic Keto for Gut Health: A Program for Resetting your Metabolism", "Know Your Blood, Know Your Health: Prevent Disease and Enjoy Vibrant Health Through Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis" and her upcoming book on "Blocks to Healing."

KRISTIN GRAYCE CONTACT INFO:

• Website: https://kristingraycemcgary.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kristingraycemcgary/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristingraycemcgary/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4EPUKM25DlAv6bABgJoVg

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STACEY UHRIG is a certified Trauma Care Practitioner and a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She is also the host of the "Flip Your Mindset" podcast. With a strong commitment to supporting others on their healing journeys, Stacey utilizes various modalities, including Parts Work and Polyvagal Theory, to help individuals heal unresolved emotional wounds, build confidence, reconnect with their sense of self, and develop resilience.

As an adoptive mother and an advocate for trauma-informed parenting and personal growth, Stacey creates safe and empowering environments for authentic self-discovery, personal development, and long-term well-being.

Stacey's info:

• Website: https://www.flipyourmindset.com/
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/staceyuhrig
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/staceyuhrig
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyuhrig/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAQUNLlaDa262nD-iNvGHg

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JEAN M. TWENGE, PHD, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 190 scientic publications and several books based on her research, including "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World," "Generations," "iGen," and "Generation Me."

Her research has been covered in "Time," "The Atlantic," "Newsweek," "The New York Times," "USA Today," and "The Washington Post." She has also been featured on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Fox and Friends," CBS "This Morning," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Meet the Press," and NPR.

She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters.

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• Website: https://www.jeantwenge.com/
• X: @jean_twenge

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Dr. MARTIN ROSEN is an internationally renowned chiropractor, educator, and author with over four decades of experience in SOT® Chiropractic, Pediatrics, Cranial Adjusting, Chiropractic Philosophy, and Practice Management. A summa cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College in 1981, Dr. Rosen has dedicated his career to mastering the art and science of chiropractic and sharing his clinical expertise with practitioners and students around the world.

Since 1982, Dr. Rosen has maintained a thriving family-oriented, neurologically based chiropractic practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Known for his authentic approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, he has earned a longstanding reputation for outstanding patient-centered care. His deep dedication to advancing chiropractic led him to begin teaching in 1979, and since then, he has educated thousands of chiropractors, healthcare professionals, and students through seminars, online courses, research publications, guest lectures, and hands-on workshops.

His influence extends across the chiropractic profession through his roles as, certified SOT® Instructor, Peak Potential Institute co-founder and instructor, a former instructor with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), member of the post-graduate faculty at several chiropractic colleges, consulting member of the Committee for Chiropractic Practice, and editorial board member of the Asian-Pacific Journal of Chiropractic.

An accomplished author, Dr. Rosen has written and contributed to numerous texts and publications, including Pediatric Chiropractic Care, The Pediatric SOT® Spinal and Cranial Adjusting Manuals, the Pediatric Participant Guide for SOT®, and multiple chapters on SOT® in the second and third editions of Chiropractic Pediatrics. His work has also been featured in a wide range of articles, podcasts, and published research papers.

Together with his wife, Dr. NANCY WATSON, Dr. Rosen co-founded the Peak Potential Institute, offering premier educational programs and tools for chiropractors, healthcare providers, and parents. Their most recent book, 2nd Edition It's All in the Head, brings awareness to early childhood developmental challenges and empowers parents to recognize and respond to potential concerns before they become entrenched. Through books, seminars, interviews, and video-based instruction, Peak Potential Institute offers a comprehensive platform to support healthcare education and elevate pediatric care.

As parents of two daughters and partners in both life and work, Drs. Rosen and Watson have combined their 80+ years of clinical, teaching, and parenting experience to deliver a unique perspective that blends science, philosophy, and heart. Their mission is to elevate chiropractic care and educate professionals and families with knowledge, insight, and practical tools for optimal health.

Dr. Rosen's info:

• Website: https://www.drmartinrosen.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmartinrosen/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMartinRosen
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MartyRosenDC

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LINDSAY GOODWIN is a trusted pioneering authority in reproductive medicine and fertility support. Her unique combination of skills, including being a licensed health provider, board-certified herbalist, and certified in hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), trauma healing, a born intuitive medium, and a trained medical intuitive, sets her apart in the field.

After a near-death experience, Lindsay began receiving deeper messages from spirit babies, known as future children, and has since guided hundreds of them to their parents. This unique spiritual approach to fertility support is why she is known as a Spiritual Fertility and Spirit Baby Medium.

She is also a teacher, published author, speaker, and host of her two radio shows, Fertile Frequencies and Intuitive Mind Lab Radio.

Lindsay's info:

• Website: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/
• Podcast: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/FertileFrequenciesRadio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertile_frequencies
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fertilefrequencies/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FertileFrequencies

Just starting your TTC (trying to conceive) journey? Download my 7 Steps to Boost Your Fertility eBook & Journal here: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/7-steps-to-boost-fertility-ebook

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SILVIA RESNIK had a completely life-altering experience after a simple vacation to Zanzibar became the unexpected, seismic turning point in her life. Amidst the turquoise waters and red earth of East Africa, she met the Maasai - and everything changed. She left behind a "perfect" yet unfulfilling life in Austria and began living among the Maasai, immersing in their culture, wisdom and challenges. She fuses ancient tribal insight with powerful modern coaching to guide women back to their truth. She empowers audiences to live aligned, make soul-led decisions, and embrace authentic freedom. Her voice also champions the movement to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), working directly with Maasai leaders toward lasting change.

Silvia's info:

• Website: https://silviaresnik.com/
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsilviaresnik/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silvia.simple.life.journey

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ALEXANDRA is the founder of "Just the Inserts," a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with accessible, transparent information about medical choices. With a solid research background and a passion for informed consent, she guides people through the complexities of pharmaceutical products and decisions. Her commitment to clear, reliable information has earned her recognition as a trusted voice in the community, helping countless individuals make more informed, confident healthcare decisions.

Alexandra's info:

• Website: https://justtheinserts.com/
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