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#85: Redefining Sex with Kimberly Ann Johnson Apr 23, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Elana interviews Kimberly Ann Johnson who is a sexological bodyworker and somatic experience practitioner. Kimberly shares how she helps her clients transform and redefine the meaning of sex. She discusses female orgasm and the benefits of slowing down, strategies for overcoming emotional and physical blocks from past traumas, and so much more!

Topics Discussed:

What a sexological bodyworker and somatic experience practitioner does
Scar tissue remediation
Healing after sexual trauma
Understanding vaginal anatomy
Why slower sex is better
Female orgasms
Redefining the meaning of sex
And more!

Kimberly Ann Johnson's Bio

Kimberly Ann Johnson is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women's health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Postpartum Care, where she trains birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She conducts workshops and trainings internationally and online, teaching thousands of women and birth professionals about postpartum care, self-care for new mothers, and sexual health. She is the author of The Fourth Trimester, A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality.

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Shownotes:

Kimberly's Website Magamama
The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly's Book on Postpartum Healing
The Fourth Trimester Book Video Trailer
Scar Tissue Remediation
Women's Anatomy of Power by Sheri Winston
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn't be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

#84: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols (Part 2) Apr 10, 2018

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In this episode, Stephanie interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is a registered dietitian who specializes in gestational diabetes. One of her biggest passions is prenatal nutrition research and education, which is what we are going to talk about on today's show. We discuss alternative nutrition considerations for pregnancy, dispell common myths, and so much more! We share similar philosophies on prenatal nutrition and since we nerded out for almost two hours, we split this interview into two parts. If you enjoy this information make sure to check out her book, Real Food for Pregnancy, and the Whole30 Healthy Mama, Happy Baby program which covers this topic in more detail.

Topics Discussed in Part 2

Prenatal supplements - which to take and why.
The importance of glycine and choline.
Why pregnant women may need more salt than what's currently recommended.
How to work with providers if you're receiving pushback.
And more!

#83: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols (Part 1) Mar 27, 2018

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Topics Discussed in Part 1:

Lily's story: why she wrote this book, how her pregnancy went, and how she used the recommendations from her book to support her pregnancy.
How to navigate food cravings and aversions.
Why cravings and aversions may serve an important role.
Controversial foods, including runny egg yolks and raw fish.
And more!

Topics Discussed in Part 2

Prenatal supplements - which to take and why.
The importance of glycine and choline.
Why pregnant women may need more salt than what's currently recommended.
How to work with providers if you're receiving pushback.
And more!

Shownotes:

Real Food for Pregnancy book
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes book
Lily's website
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#82: CBD Oil for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Kids with Dr. Jess Peatross, MD Mar 13, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Jess Peatross, MD. Dr. Jess is a medical doctor who treats a wide variety of diseases from Lyme disease, to cancer, to adrenal fatigue, to gut imbalance. One of her biggest passions is cannabis education, which is what we are going to talk about on today's show. She shares the safety and use of CBD oil for pregnancy, postpartum, and kids. In addition, she shares where you can find good quality CBD oil products, what to ask companies to verify quality, and so much more. This is such a hot topic now - so listen up. She's a wealth of knowledge and this episode could be life-changing for you and your family!

Topics Discussed:

Dr. Jess's story: how she went from practicing as a conventional medicine doctor to practicing holistic medicine.
How she got interested in cannabis education.
Clarifying the difference between CBD and marijuana.
Safety and use in pregnancy.
Safety and use in a postpartum nursing mama.
Safety and use in kiddos.
Where can people find high-quality CBD products.
And more!

Shownotes:

Dr. Jess's Supplement Line
Blog Article: The New Breakthrough Treatment for Endometriosis: Cannabis
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#81: Sex After Baby with Lauren Mallari-Snyder, PT Feb 27, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Elana interviews a special guest, Lauren Mallari-Snyder. Lauren is doctor of physical therapy with a special focus on women's health and pelvic floor dysfunction.

This episode is all about SEX after baby! Yummy! Well, not so yummy at times after baby. Dr. Elana and Lauren explore why sex can be so painful after having a baby, what things we can do to prevent painful sex, and therapies we have access to help heal and rejuvenate so we can get it back on!

Topics Discussed:

Lauren's story and how she got so interested in this field.
What pelvic floor physical therapists do and why getting checked is important.
Causes of painful sex.
What we can do to prevent painful sex.
How to seek out help.
And more!

Shownotes:

Body Gears SD
More info on Lauren
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#80: Postpartum Fitness And C-section Recovery Feb 13, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Stephanie interviews a special guest, Jessie Mundell. Jessie Mundell is an expert in prenatal/postnatal fitness and a mama herself.

We discuss healing mentally and physically from a home birth turned cesarean, why it's important to work with a counselor or therapist if you're still recovering from past birth trauma, smart postpartum training for post-cesarean and vaginal delivery, why pelvic floor physiotherapy is so important, why it's not "normal" to pee a little when you workout, and so much more. You are going to love this real, raw, and informative interview!

Topics Discussed:

Jessie's story + what brought her to the world of prenatal/postnatal fitness.
Her home birth turned cesarean and the emotional/physical ramifications. How that impacted her mindset/reaction to her second pregnancy.
Common mistakes women make with postpartum fitness.
Jessie's approach to postpartum fitness and how does it differs depending on the type of birth.
How to know if it's "too much."
What pelvic floor physiotherapists do and why getting checked is important.
And more!

Jessie Mundell's Bio

Jessie Mundell (BPHE, MHK) is the owner of JMG Fitness Consulting, a company dedicated to coaching women to improved health. Jessie teaches women how to exercise safely and strongly in pregnancy, and how to regain their core, confidence, and fitness as moms.

Jessie has worked with hundreds of women during and after their pregnancies and is extremely passionate about giving them the care they need. She is focused on effective exercise during pregnancy, rehabilitation of the core and pelvic floor for moms, teaching women how to create exercise effortlessly, and having women feel incredible in their bodies.

She aims to steer the conversation away from the "pre and post-baby body" madness and into a place where women feel supported, encouraged, strong, and confident. For prenatal and postnatal fitness coaching, visit her website. To connect with Jessie, follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

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Shownotes:

HMHB article: 5 Questions with Jessie Mundell
Baby-wearing fitness
www.jessiemundell.com
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#79: Pediatric Dental Health with Dr. Steven Lin Jan 30, 2018

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In this episode, Stephanie interviews a special guest, Dr. Steven Lin. Dr. Steven Lin is a board-registered dentist, writer, and speaker.

We invited Dr. Steven Lin on today's show to shed light on pregnant and pediatric dental health. He is a passionate whole-health advocate who focuses on the link between nutrition and dental health. His mission is to prevent dental diseases instead of treating them.

Curious about fluoride? Wondering how often it's really necessary to brush your kid's teeth or when they should first see a dentist? Interested in the link between dental health and nutrition (spoiler alert: you can influence your child's dental health before they're even born!)? Then, this episode is for you! We cover those topics and a LOT more on this episode!

Dr. Lin's Bio

Dr. Steven Lin is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Dental Diet. With a background in biomedical science, Dr. Lin has dedicated his career to outlining the nutritional basis of dental disease. His goal is to redefine crooked teeth as a nutritional deficiency and the most significant chronic health problem on the planet. As a leader in the functional dentistry field, his work is building a new model to help intervene in dental growth in kids and prevent orthodontic braces.

The Dental Diet is available worldwide on Amazon.

You learn more about functional dentistry and dental nutrition on his website www.drstevenlin.com

Topics Discussed:

Dr. Steven Lin's background and what led him towards a more functional approach to dental health
Things moms can do while pregnant to improve their dental health and their developing baby's dental health
How often kids should brush/floss
The first dental appointment
Tongue/lip ties and dental development
Dr. Lin's stance on fluoride and oral probiotics
Considerations for dental procedures while pregnant
How to avoid braces
And more!

Enjoy the listen!

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Shownotes:

The Dental Diet book
www.drstevenlin.com
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#78: New Year's Resolutions for Moms Jan 16, 2018

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Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year's resolution? Now that we're two weeks into 2018, have you stuck with it? Is your motivation starting to fade? Or, are you rocking your plan?

On this episode, we discuss the importance of realistic goal setting, how to stay committed to your plan, and what we're focusing on this year.

Often, we try to do too many things at once, aren't clear on what we want our life to look like, or don't have a realistic plan to accomplish our goals. We hope to address these barriers so you can have a productive and transformational 2018.

Topics Discussed:

Our thoughts about New Year's resolutions (pros/cons/considerations)
Resolutions that didn't work for us
Goal setting: what works and what doesn't work
How to develop clarity regarding your vision and goals for 2018
Our personal visions and plans for 2018
Advice for those struggling to follow through on their goals/resolutions
And more!

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Shownotes:

Emily Ley's book: A Simplified Life
Mark Manson on goal setting
Danielle LaPorte's book: The Desire Map
Gary Keller's book: The One Thing
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#77: Healthy Communication for Partners Jan 02, 2018

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This show is all about healthy communication and what you can do to keep your cool, especially as a new parent.

Dr. Elana and her husband, Anthony, are constantly working on various communication tools and love the topic of healthy communication.

They have taken hundreds of hours of coursework and seminars on the topic of partnership, understanding men and women, and how to optimize their relationship using mindful communication.

In this episode, they authentically share some of their breakdowns and what they do to get through them.

Topics Discussed:

How we get through our arguments
Setting up agreements
Identifying when the right time to talk through disagreements
How to look at disagreements as an access to discovering your needs
Transition time and setting each other up to win!
Showing appreciation
And more!

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Shownotes:

PAX - Understanding Men and Partnership Workshops
Tune audios/DVS's on Partnership
Landmark Worldwide
Mastery in Transformational Training
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

#76: Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Dec 19, 2017

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Elana interviews a special guest and a dear friend of hers, homeopath Gabrielle Traub.

We chose Gabrielle to come on today's show to shed light on the benefits of homeopathy for women trying to conceive, during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Whether you are already using homeopathy and interested in learning more, or you are brand new to this natural medicine and interested in expanding your toolbox, this episode is for you! Gabrielle shares clinical pearls and some of her favorite remedies you want to have on hand.

Gabrielle's Biography:

Gabrielle has worked in hospitals and rural clinics in South Africa. After moving to California, she worked in an OB/GYN practice for a decade alongside a traditional OB-GYN and a fertility endocrinologist. Gabrielle has assisted in natural birthing, taught childbirth classes, and worked extensively with infertility. Gabrielle Traub has taught homeopathy in England, South Africa, Pakistan, Dubai, Australia and the USA. Her online course Homeopathy for Obstetrics and Gynecology is available to the public. *and she is doing a giveaway to listeners*

A mother herself, Gabrielle now works in San Diego where she specializes in treating women and children. For more information, visit www.SanDiegoHomeopathy.com

Look out for Gabrielle's new book on Homeopathy that will be coming out in April.

Topics Discussed:

What is homeopathy
How does homeopathy benefit women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum?
Using homeopathy at home
Favorite home remedies
Favorite remedies used during labor and delivery
And more!

Enjoy the listen!

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Shownotes:

San Diego Homeopathy
Homeopathy Today Article - Labor Remedies Homeopathy Today Article: Labor of Love Summer 2017 Edition
Gabrielle Traub's online giveaway : DVD on Obstetrics and Gynecology with Homeopathy
Testimonial with homeopathy and infertility
Helios Childbirth Kit
Rescue Remedy
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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