What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a cesarean? I am you through the exact moment that catches most mamas completely off guard in the birth room (myself included, and I share about it), and the three questions that can slow everything down, get you th ... Show More
May 20
Eating for Your Cycle, Gut Health & Fertility with Nora DeBora
What if understanding your menstrual cycle could completely change the way you prepare for pregnancy and transform how you feel in your body every single month?I sat down with Nora DeBora, functional fertility coach, holistic nutritionist, fertility awareness practitioner, and ho ... Show More
51m 57s
May 13
Birth Story: Pitocin Induction, 24 Hours of Unmedicated Labor & a 9lb 12oz Baby — Mary Richardson's Story
Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but preparation never goes to waste.In this encouraging birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Mary Richardson shares her journey from planning a home birth to an unexpected hospital transfer, a Pitocin induction she never saw coming, an ... Show More
48m 1s
Jul 2024
How To Prepare For Having a Baby & "The First 40 Days" Post-Birth Quarantine Practice | Sandra Sharpe
<p dir="ltr">Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitt ... Show More
1h 52m
May 2025
125. 3 Mistakes with Postpartum Weight Loss
We're tackling the topic of postpartum weight loss today but, in true Strong Mama Wellness fashion, in a non-diet-culture way. Truth is, weight loss is a valid goal postpartum, just not at the expense of your recovery. Today I'm sharing 3 very common mistakes I see when moms try ... Show More
25m 29s
Dec 2024
Welcome to A Bridge to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Confidence
Feeling overwhelmed by the unknowns of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?In this trailer, I’ll introduce you to A Bridge to Motherhood and what you can expect from this podcast.How I’ll help guide you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with practical advice and expert insigh ... Show More
1m 51s
Oct 2024
Nursing Strikes and Starting Solid Foods with Erin Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, BCS-S
#472: What if your baby suddenly stops breastfeeding around the time they also start solid foods. What is a nursing strike and how do you get your baby interested in breastmilk again? Erin Walsh is an SLP who also specializes in breastfeeding and she’s here to talk about nursing ... Show More
37m 32s
<p style="text-align:center;">Food. Sleep. Connection. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">The basics of self-care that… honestly, go out the window when we move into mama-hood. </p>
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<p>Becoming a mom really threw a wrench in my self-care routine and I had to learn new an ... Show More
