Let's Get Curious with Replenishing Soul

What happens when your child wants to be at school—but their body and brain are telling them they can’t? In this deeply personal episode of Let’s Get Curious with Replenishing Soul , Lori shares an update on her daughter’s journey through learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and nervous-system dysregulation—and the difficult decision to homeschool. After years of therapies, changing schools, learni...

What happens when you love your partner—but you don’t feel like yourself anymore? In this candid and eye-opening episode of Let’s Get Curious with Replenishing Soul , Lori and Dorothy sit down with Dr. Carli Blau, licensed psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and founder of Boutique Psychotherapy, to talk about something so many women experience but rarely talk about: losing yourself in mothe...

What do picky eating, motion sickness, clothing sensitivities, handwriting struggles, emotional outbursts, and difficulty paying attention all have in common? The answer may surprise you: sensory processing . In this episode, we continue our discussion of the Learning Pyramid by taking a deeper dive into one of its most important foundations: sensory processing. We're joined once again by ped...

The conversations we have with ourselves shape far more than we realize. In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome back Dr. Paul Kesselman to explore the powerful role of self-talk, how our inner dialogue influences our emotions, parenting, relationships, confidence, and overall mental health. Together, we unpack why the stories we tell ourselves can either move us toward growth or keep us stu...

What if everything you've been told about your pelvic floor isn't entirely true? In this eye-opening episode of Let's Get Curious , Lori and DeeDee tackle some of the most common myths surrounding pelvic floor health and explain why so many women continue to struggle with symptoms that are often dismissed as "normal." From the belief that Kegels fix everything to the idea...

In this episode, we welcome back pediatric occupational therapist Missy Broxton to explore one of the most foundational — and often overlooked — pieces of child development: primitive reflexes. With nearly three decades of experience and a deeply compassionate, whole-child approach, Missy helps us unpack the “Pyramid of Learning” and why so many learning, behavioral, sensory, and emotional challen...

In today’s episode, DiDi and I sit down with speech-language pathologist Kelley Carter, who brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families. Kelley shares her journey from working in geriatrics to building a thriving pediatric practice focused on early intervention and whole-child development. We dive into the world of myofunctional therapy—what it is, why it matters, and how...

If you’re a fitness professional, birth worker, PT, chiropractor, women’s health provider — or a mom who’s realized no one really taught you how your pelvic floor works — this episode is for you.    In this special conversation, we sit down with Kim Vopni (The Vagina Coach) and Natalie Headdings to share the evolution of their work — and introduce their newly updated Buff Muff Pro Trainer. What be...

In this deeply personal episode, Lori shares why aging has been weighing on her heart—and why she feels called to talk about it now. After more than 28 years as a physical therapist, much of that time spent working in nursing homes, Lori has witnessed the aging process up close. She’s walked into countless rooms to find frail older adults recovering from devastating falls, often saying the same th...

In this episode of Let’s Get Curious , we’re joined by Missy Broxton, MS, OTR/L , a pediatric occupational therapist with over 28 years of experience specializing in sensory integration, functional vision, and child development . Missy shares her bottom-up approach to occupational therapy , which focuses on building strong neurological and sensory foundations to support learning, behavior, and emo...

In this episode, Lori and Dorothy sit down with psychologist, Dr. Paul Kesselman to talk about some of the most common challenges families face—especially those raising neurodivergent kids and teens. They explore why anxiety is increasing, how ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence affect emotional regulation, and what parents can do when their child shuts down, can’t articulate what’s wrong, or...

In this lighthearted episode of Let’s Get Curious , hosts Lori and DiDi reconnect to talk about Lori’s simple but powerful idea—the “24-Hour Rule.” The concept began when Lori advised a friend, who was upset and ready to fire off a text, to write it out but wait a day before sending it. By the next morning, the friend no longer felt the need to send it at all. That small pause inspired a rule that...

In this episode, we welcome back the incredible Chantal Traub —seasoned doula, women’s health educator, and author—who has dedicated her work to empowering women through life’s biggest transitions, from childbirth to menopause. You may remember her from episode 11, where she shared her journey of vision loss, navigating a meningioma, and moving through menopause. This time, Chantal returns to dive...

If you’ve ever felt like your mind and body are on two different pages—or if you’ve carried stress, self-doubt, or old stories for far too long—this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible when you reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Our guest, Elizabeth Mehta, shares how her work helps people release what’s stored in the body, whether it’s stress in the nervous system, blocked energy in the...

Have you ever stopped to think about how your feet might be affecting your pelvic floor? It might sound like a stretch, but the connection is real—and powerful. In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Headdings, a pelvic floor specialist, to explore the surprising relationship between what’s happening at ground level (your feet) and how it impacts your core, posture, and pelvic floor function....

In this episode, Dorothy and I are joined once again by Josh and Jeannie from RealFood Gangstas, and we dive into a conversation that bridges light, movement, nervous system regulation, and real-life balance. We kick things off with a Q&A about something that impacts us all—light exposure—and how something as simple as getting outside at the right time of day can deeply support your biology, h...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Addeo—occupational therapist, nervous system coach, and founder of the Nervous System Mastery Institute. With over 17 years of experience in pediatrics and sensory regulation, Jessica shares her personal and professional journey of realizing just how much her own nervous system was impacting her roles as a mother, wife, and therapist. That realization spark...

In this episode, Lori and Dorothy tackle a trending topic that’s been making waves across social media— lifting heavy weights during perimenopause and menopause. With so much buzz encouraging women to pick up heavy weights to support bone density and strength, the hosts break down what this really means and why it's not something you should jump into blindly. They share insights on the popula...

Menopause is a wild ride, and no two experiences are the same. In this episode, we sit down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski , founder of Is It Hot, or Me? , to talk about the real, unfiltered journey of managing symptoms, advocating for your health, and finding solutions that actually work. Carin shares her personal story—how she went from feeling dismissed by doctors to taking control of her menopause...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we dive into the things we wish we had known before becoming parents. From the never-ending pressure of mom guilt to the societal expectations that set us up for unrealistic standards, we get real about the emotional and mental challenges of motherhood. We share personal stories, the wisdom we've gathered along the way, and the lessons we wish we cou...

In this episode, we dive into the world of somatic healing and craniosacral therapy with expert Elizabeth Mehta. As a craniosacral therapist and somatic healer based in Mercer Island, WA, Elizabeth shares her journey from working in a medical school to holistic healing, exploring how the body holds onto stress, emotions, and trauma.    We discuss the growing mainstream recognition of somatics, the...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative journey of parenting through the lens of one mother’s extraordinary experience. Our dear friend Jennifer Sills candidly shares the challenges and triumphs of raising two children with unique needs: Juliet, who has Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and Jasper, who was later diagnosed with dyslexia. Jen opens up...

In this episode, Lori recaps her viewing of The M Factor , a 50-minute documentary exploring the profound impacts of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Featuring insights from leading doctors and experts, the film highlights how these hormonal shifts influence brain health, bone density, and overall well-being. Lori also shares takeaways from a post-screening talk by Dr. Kelly Ca...

In this episode, we dive into a compelling personal journey that began with a simple need for reading glasses but soon revealed a hidden medical mystery. It all started in 2019 when, despite a lifetime of perfect 20/20 vision, our guest noticed subtle yet concerning issues: clumsiness in the kitchen, difficulty reaching for items, and the appearance of a strange head tilt during her Zoom calls. Se...

In this episode of Let's Get Curious , Lori shares a candid and humorous story about her journey through menopause, which she dubs “The Day I Cried Over Granola.” She recounts how the early signs of menopause appeared gradually, beginning with a lack of motivation, fatigue, and anxiety, which she initially dismissed as stress from moving and dealing with COVID. Over time, more typical menopau...