Women's Wellness Authority Podcast

Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming today?

If you've ever felt buried by clutter, over scheduled by activities, stretched thin by endless responsibilities, or like you're constantly trying to keep up, you're not alone.

In this episode of Women's Wellness Authority, author and founder of Purposeful Home, Jenna Michael, shares how simplifying our homes, schedules, and expectations can help create more peace, intention, and connection.

Together we discuss:

• why modern motherhood feels so overwhelming

• the hidden stress of visual clutter

• why saying "no" is one of the healthiest parenting tools

• simplifying your family's schedule

• decluttering without becoming overwhelmed

• teaching children contentment and creativity

• creating family values that guide decisions

• reducing overstimulation at home

• simple non-toxic swaps and intentional living

• why choosing less often helps us experience more

Jenna also shares her own journey from feeling overwhelmed with two young children and a house full of stuff to helping thousands of families simplify what matters most. 

Meet Jenna: Jenna Michael is the author of Let's Choose Less, homeschooling mom of four, and founder of Purposeful Home, where she helps families simplify their homes, schedules, and lives through intentional living.

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women's Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

What does a doula actually do and how do you know if hiring one is right for you?

Birth doula Danyelle Wilson joins me to explain what doula support really looks like throughout pregnancy, labor and birth.

We talk about:

• what a doula does

• how doulas work alongside your medical team

• hospital births, epidurals and C-sections

• how doulas support partners

• when to start looking for a doula

• questions to ask before hiring one

• certifications, experience and red flags

• preparing mentally and emotionally for birth

• birth plans vs. birth preferences

• breathwork and nervous-system support during labor

• helping women feel more informed and confident about birth

Danyelle also shares the personal experience that inspired her to become a doula and advocate for better education and support for women throughout the birth experience.

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Get access to the Doula Interview Guide. https://womenswellnessauthority.myflodesk.com/burj1o0gtx 

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Social Media: @womenswellnessauthority

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Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

Welcome to the final episode of the Women's Wellness Authority Body Literacy Series—a three-part educational series designed to help women understand their bodies and help the next generation never have to say, "I wish someone had taught me this."Episode 3: The Period Talk Every Young Girl Deserves | How to Raise Girls Who Trust Their Bodies

What if the way we talk about periods today could shape how girls feel about their bodies for the rest of their lives?

Many women grew up feeling confused, embarrassed, or completely unprepared for puberty. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this final conversation, fertility awareness educator Julie Lisak shares practical guidance for helping girls understand their bodies with confidence instead of fear. From preparing for a first period to creating open conversations at home, this episode is about replacing shame with education—and giving the next generation the knowledge so many of us wish we'd had.

✨ When to start talking about puberty

✨ Preparing girls for their first period

✨ Creating a positive first-period experience

✨ Helping girls understand their anatomy

✨ Building body confidence through education

✨ The important role parents—and dads—play

✨ Breaking generational cycles of shame and silence

✨ Raising girls who trust and understand their bodies

Whether you're raising a daughter, supporting a young girl in your life, or healing your own relationship with your body, this conversation is an invitation to create a healthier future for the next generation.

Meet the Guest

Julie Lisak is a certified fertility awareness educator and founder of The Cycle Lady. She teaches women how to understand their fertility through evidence-based cycle tracking and body literacy, empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Interested in learning more about fertility awareness, cycle tracking, and body literacy? Julie recommends these trusted educational resources:

Additional Resources

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Often considered the gold standard in fertility awareness education, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding your menstrual cycle, tracking fertility signs, and becoming more informed about your reproductive health.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility Website: tcoyf.com

The Labia Library An educational resource dedicated to normalizing the diversity of vulvar anatomy through real, unedited images and education, helping women better understand their bodies.

The Beautiful Cervix Project A visual educational resource that documents how the cervix changes throughout the menstrual cycle, helping women connect what they're learning through cycle tracking with their own anatomy.

Water Bottle for Cramps: https://a.co/d/0f9fpKVv 

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: https://a.co/d/0hULk6BP 

Connect with Julie

Learn more about Julie's workshops and educational programs.

Website: https://thecyclelady.com

Instagram: @thecyclelady

Connect with Diana:

Social Media: @womenswellnessauthority

Website: www.womenswellnessauthority.com

Welcome back to the Women's Wellness Authority Body Literacy Series.

Did you know your menstrual cycle is considered the fifth vital sign?

In this episode of the Women's Wellness Authority Body Literacy Series, Julie Lisak explains why your cycle is one of your body's most important indicators of health and why understanding it can completely change the way you think about hormones, symptoms, and your overall well-being.

Together, we explore the four phases of the menstrual cycle, the roles of estrogen and progesterone, why symptoms shouldn't be ignored, and how body literacy empowers women to become confident advocates for their health.

Meet the Guest

Julie Lisak is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and founder of The Cycle Lady. She teaches women how to understand their fertility through evidence-based cycle tracking and body literacy, empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Additional Resources:

Interested in learning more about fertility awareness, cycle tracking, and body literacy? Julie recommends these trusted educational resources:

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Often considered the gold standard in fertility awareness education, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding your menstrual cycle, tracking fertility signs, and becoming more informed about your reproductive health.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility Website: tcoyf.com

The Labia Library An educational resource dedicated to normalizing the diversity of vulvar anatomy through real, unedited images and education, helping women better understand their bodies.

The Beautiful Cervix Project A visual educational resource that documents how the cervix changes throughout the menstrual cycle, helping women connect what they're learning through cycle tracking with their own anatomy.

Connect with Julie

Learn more about Julie's workshops and educational programs.

Website: https://thecyclelady.com

Instagram: @thecyclelady

Connect with Diana:

Social Media: @womenswellnessauthority

Website: www.womenswellnessauthority.com

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

Welcome to the Women's Wellness Authority Body Literacy Series—a three-part educational series designed to help women understand their bodies and help the next generation never have to say, "I wish someone had taught me this."

Episode 1: Learn Your Cycle: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Your Body

What if cycle tracking wasn't just about trying to get pregnantor avoiding pregnancy?

In this first conversation, Julie Lisak explains how learning to recognize your body's natural signs can help you understand your hormones, advocate for your health, and reconnect with the incredible wisdom of your own body.

In this conversation, we discuss:

✨ What cycle tracking actually is (and isn't)

✨ Fertility awareness vs. period tracking apps

✨ Basal body temperature explained

✨ Understanding cervical fluid and fertility signals

✨ Why body literacy matters for every woman—not just those trying to conceive

✨ How cycle tracking can help identify patterns with migraines, fatigue, mood changes, digestive symptoms, and more

✨ Becoming a more confident advocate for your health

Whether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, navigate hormone changes, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode offers practical education that every woman deserves.

Julie Lisak is a certified fertility awareness educator and founder of The Cycle Lady. She teaches women how to understand their fertility through evidence-based cycle tracking and body literacy, empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Interested in learning more about fertility awareness, cycle tracking, and body literacy? Julie recommends these trusted educational resources:

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Often considered the gold standard in fertility awareness education, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding your menstrual cycle, tracking fertility signs, and becoming more informed about your reproductive health.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility Website: tcoyf.com

The Labia Library An educational resource dedicated to normalizing the diversity of vulvar anatomy through real, unedited images and education, helping women better understand their bodies.

The Beautiful Cervix Project A visual educational resource that documents how the cervix changes throughout the menstrual cycle, helping women connect what they're learning through cycle tracking with their own anatomy.

Connect with Julie:

Learn more about Julie's workshops and educational programs.

Website: https://thecyclelady.com

Instagram: @thecyclelady

Connect with Diana:

Social Media: @womenswellnessauthority

Website: www.womenswellnessauthority.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

What if one of the simplest ways to feel calmer, more grounded, and less overwhelmed was right outside your door?

In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between gardening, mental wellness, nervous system regulation, slowing down, and reconnecting with yourself.

Gardening coach Sara Rubens shares how growing food can support stress reduction, community, physical health, and even longevity — while also teaching us deeper lessons about patience, rhythm, and living more intentionally.

We talk about:

• gardening + mental health

• stress relief + nervous system support

• Blue Zones + longevity

• slowing down in a busy world

• reconnecting with yourself through nature

• beginner gardening tips

• creating wellness through everyday habits

Sometimes wellness is simpler than we make it.

Connect with Sara:Website: https://www.seedtosanctuary.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serubens/ Instagram: @seed2sanctuary 

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Social Media: @womenswellnessauthorityWebsite: www.womenswellnessauthoristart gardening without overwhelm

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

Burnout isn’t always about doing too much.

Sometimes, it’s about being disconnected from yourself for too long.

In this episode, we explore burnout, chronic stress, nervous system disregulation, identity loss, and why so many women quietly feel emotionally exhausted while trying to “do it all.”

We talk about:

• burnout vs overwhelm

• emotional exhaustion

• chronic stress

• reconnecting with yourself

• identity loss

• nervous system dysregulation

• sustainable healing

• micro changes instead of doing more

Meet the Speaker: Dr. Heather Kidwell is the founder of Humanity Driven Leadership, helping women reclaim their energy, identity, and inner leadership through transformational coaching and burnout recovery support.

Connect with Heather:

Website: www.HumanityDrivenLeadership.com

Instagram: @humanitydrivenleadership

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkidwell/ 

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Website:⁠ www.womenswellnessauthority.com⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

Motherhood changes more than your schedule.It changes how you see yourself.

In this episode, we explore the identity shift that happens during motherhood and why so many women feel disconnected from who they used to be.

We talk about:

• grieving old versions of yourself

• changing relationships

• asking for help

• postpartum emotions

• setting boundaries

• performance pressure

• and learning how to give yourself grace during seasons of change

Meet the Speaker:

Kirsten Davis is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in maternal mental health. She supports women through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood, helping them navigate identity shifts, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, boundaries, and self-compassion.

Connect with Kirsten

Website: CarolinaCommunityCounseling.org Email: [email protected]

Social Media: @womenswellnessauthority Website: www.womenswellnessauthority.com

Connect with Diana:Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

Most women are told their symptoms after pregnancy are “normal.”

But many of them aren’t.

In this episode, we explore pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, and why so many women feel like something is “off”, but don’t know where to turn.

Dr. Rebba Kipp is a pelvic floor physical therapist, birth doula, and the owner of Tranquility Pelvic Health. She specializes in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and chronic pain, with a focus on symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal” , including urinary leakage, constipation, low back pain, and pain with sex or exercise.

Rebba holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist (PCES). Her approach is rooted in education, empowerment, and reducing the fear-based messaging that often surrounds women’s health. She is passionate about making pelvic health conversations more accessible and less taboo, helping women better understand their bodies and feel supported in their healing.

Through Tranquility Pelvic Health, Rebba offers pelvic floor physical therapy, birth support, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to care. She also hosts a monthly “Moms Move” walking group at Freedom Park, creating space for connection and community among mothers.

You can learn more or connect with Rebba on Instagram at @tranquilitypelvichealth.

Connect with Rebba:Instagram: @tranquilitypelvichealthhttps://www.tranquilitypelvichealth.com 

Connect with Diana: Social Media: @womenswellnessauthoritywww.womenswellnessauthority.com 

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.

In this episode of Women’s Wellness Authority, Diana Ruszkowski sits down with Nurse Practitioner Noel Treglia to talk about whole brain holistic care and the connection between the brain, gut, and overall health.

Most people think symptoms like anxiety, depression, or OCD start in the brain. But in many cases… they don’t.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The gut-brain connection

• Why symptoms aren’t random

• How toxins, infections, and nutrient deficiencies impact mental health

• Functional testing and what it reveals

• Why individualized care matters

• The difference between conventional and root-cause approaches

This conversation helps you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, so you can start asking better questions and finding real answers.

Noel Treglia, NP is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry and neurology, with over 10 years of experience in both conventional and functional medicine.

Her work focuses on identifying root causes, supporting the body’s natural systems, and creating individualized care plans that honor both science and the uniqueness of each patient.

Her approach is deeply informed by both professional training and her personal journey as a mother navigating her daughter’s complex health challenges.

Connect with Noel:

Instagram & Facebook: @wholebrainholistic

www.wholebrainholistic.com 

Meet the Speaker:Connect with Diana: @womenswellnessauthority

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Women’s Wellness Authority and its guests do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances.