In this episode, I interview Catherine Sisson. She is a massage therapist, pilates instructor & is 33 weeks pregnant with her first babe. She shares about her experience on hormonal birth control, how she uncovered a pituitary tumor, and deciding to become a mother. We also chat a bit about her birth plan and her plan for the postpartum time. I also throw in some things I learned from birthing my own babe 2 years ago :)

Find Catherine:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catherine__sisson/

Website - https://www.solbodywork-movement.com/

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode, I chat with Juliana Avella about her personal story as well as how she works with women as a fertility nutrition specialist & health coach. She helps women in their 40s balance their hormones & prepare their body to conceive.

Find Juliana:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madesimplenutrition/

Website - https://madesimplenutrition.com/

E-book - https://chipper-thinker-5329.ck.page/theguide

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode, I interview Lindsay Dalton. She is a Mama to three children and shares about her experiences here. Lindsay was planning for a homebirth with her first pregnancy, but went over 42 weeks & was coerced into going to the hospital for an induction after the natural induction techniques she was using weren't working. After this experience she learned more about advocating for herself and found a different midwife group that wouldn't force her to go to the hospital if she went past 42 weeks again. She got her homebirth! Finally with her third pregnancy, she had a wild pregnancy (no scans or tests) & a free birth at home with her husband & doula friend present. Lindsay has such a beautiful story of evolution through pregnancy & birth. 

Find Lindsay:

Community - https://www.facebook.com/wherethewildwomenare

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherethewildwomenare.community/

Website - https://www.lindsaydalton.com/

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode, I chat with Beautycounter consultant Christy Scoggins. Beautycounter is a personal care product & cosmetics company that has very strict guidelines about the ingredients they use in all of their products. After entering into menopause at the age of 41, Christy started using hormone replacement therapy. In using topical creams to improve her hormone levels, Christy started to wonder how much everything she used on her skin could potentially be impacting her overall health. She found Beautycounter & never looked back! Listen to learn more :)

Shop Beautycounter with Christy - https://beautycounter.com/christyscoggins

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode I chat with Xannie first time Mama to a 61/2 year old son. We chat about her period history, her conception journey, pregnancy & postpartum phase. She shares about her bicornuate uterus & how that led to her son being in a breech position. She shares about the decision to have a c-section & the recovery from that surgery. Please enjoy!

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode, I interview Shawna Sanders, she is known for her authentic, loving personality and her empowering teaching style. She eloquently blends movement and spirit into an ever-unfolding journey of self-discovery.

She is here to help others find that which they need most, a home within their bodies and the courage to follow their heart.

Her fire comes alive when guiding students into the remembering of who they are, where they come from, and what it is they are here to do.

Through primal breath and movement, Shawna encourages the raw expression of individuality, understanding that this individuality is what will be the catalyst for change on the planet.

​As a mentor and coach she is highly attuned to her clients' needs and brings to light that which needs loving. She guides her clients into boldly embodying themselves, their essence, overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, speaking truth, and encourages everyone to journey into wilderness to find themself.

Shawna has a powerful ability to transmute trauma into gifts and bring darkness to light in a compassionate way by working on the relationship one has with their inner child.

While living in Topanga Canyon she became a certified Amba Movement Teacher, studying under her mentor Meghan Makena.

Find Shawna:

Website - https://shawnassanctuary.wixsite.com/embody/services-2

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wolfmotherwisdom/

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Melissa Thompson, a pelvic floor PT with a practice in Louisiana.

From Melissa's Website - 

Hi! I’m Dr. Melissa Thompson, PT, DPT, MTC. I’m a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty certification in Manual Therapy, which is a tool for hands on treatment. I am an advocate for holistic health, which means I believe in finding the root cause of your musculoskeletal condition from head to toe in one-on-one, hands on, thorough assessments.

A few years ago, I noticed a gap in my practice for the women who were coming to me for back pain issues, among many other things, when many of them also complained about pelvic floor issues that were likely related to their conditions.

After receiving further training for the pelvic floor, I have been able to combine my specialties to better address women’s health needs throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the life span.

I am passionate about working with women's health because of the gap in holistic care to address pelvic floor symptoms. It was not until I worked with a pelvic floor physical therapist myself that I was able to address and manage my pelvic pain without relying on short term treatments like medication. This changed my life so much that I want to continue spreading this mission of addressing women's health with the tools to stay well, prevent worsening conditions, and heal pelvic health conditions faster with a manageable long term plan.

Find Melissa:

Website - https://www.louisianapelvichealth.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmelthompson/

Birth Prep Course - https://www.louisianapelvichealth.com/enroll

Mentioned in this episode:

Pelvic PT Directory - https://hermanwallace.com/practitioner-directory

Find Holly: 

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/

In this episode I interview Sandi Schwartz she is the founder and director of the Ecohappiness Project; author of the parenting book Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer; co-author of the children’s book Sky’s Search for Ecohappiness; and journalist specializing in parenting, environmental, and wellness topics. Her mission is to inspire and educate families to build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, National Geographic, Library Journal, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and more. She began her career at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and National Academy of Sciences. She has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies from The George Washington University, a Masters in Government (Environmental focus) from Johns Hopkins University, and Specialization Certificate in Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Sandi splits time between Florida and New Jersey with her husband and two school-aged children.

Find Sandi:

Website - https://ecohappinessproject.com/

Books - 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getecohappiness/

Find Holly:

Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799

Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/

Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/