Empower 2 Heal

Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 10 of the Empowered Heal Podcast, we delve into the complexities of postpartum anxiety. Highlighting its various manifestations beyond general anxiety, we explore its impact, symptoms, and prevalence, aiming to provide clarity and support for those navigating the postpartum journey. What We're Talking About: Postpartum Anxiety Overview: -Postpartum anxi...

In this episode, we delve into the crucial question many new parents face: "Do I have postpartum depression?" We unravel the complexities of postpartum depression beyond common misconceptions, exploring its signs, symptoms, differentiating factors from baby blues, and risk factors. Additionally, we discuss treatment options, including therapy, medication, and holistic approaches, aiming...

Season 2 Episode 8 of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast Today's Episode In this heartfelt episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of understanding mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum AKA perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), shedding light on the challenges and complexities of motherhood that often go unspoken. With compassion and expertise, we explore the signs, symptoms...

Season 2 Episode 7 What We're Talking About: This episode delves into the often overlooked topic of maternal mental health, offering insights into the complexities of the postpartum experience, statistics on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and the importance of supportive community for mothers. Main Ideas: -Maternal mental health is a significant concern, with statistics showing high rat...

Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of early parenthood, focusing on how this changes our relationships and ways we can support strengthening them. -Learn how the brain undergoes remarkable changes during this period, prioritizing the needs of the newborn. -Discover practical tips for balancing caregiving responsibilities with nurturing...

How Your Relationships Change When You Have a Baby Season 2 Episode 5 Today, in Season 2 Episode 5 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the impact that the developmental stage of matrescence has on our relationships. Key Points Covered: -Understanding the impact of matrescence on your relationship with yourself, your partners, and your friends. -Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of joy...

Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we're delving into the transformative physical journey of matrescence.  What We're Talking About: - Matrescence: The Developmental Stage in Motherhood - The Physical Changes in Matrescence - The Start of Matrescence: Trying to Conceive and Pregnancy - The Postpartum Stage: Physical Recovery - Challenging the "Bo...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Mom Brain! In today’s episode we're delving into the intriguing realm of Mom Brain – or as some call it, Mommy Brain. Brace yourselves for a journey through the neurological changes that accompany motherhood, offering insights into what's normal, what to expect, and the duration of Mom Brain's effects. What we’re talking about... -The scientific research beh...

Episode 1: Intro to Season 2:  Empowered Motherhood | Season 2 Premiere Today’s episode is an introduction to Season 2 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast. In this episode, we embark on a journey through empowered motherhood. Empower 2 Heal aims to provide a welcoming and supportive community for empowered motherhood. What we’re talking about... -An introduction to the empowered journey of motherhood. -...

Season 2 Episode 2 Navigating Matrescence: The Unspoken Journey into Motherhood In today's episode, we'll dive into the intriguing world of Matrescence, a term often unspoken but profoundly influential in the journey of motherhood. Join us in unveiling the secrets of Matrescence. Click, listen, and discover the extraordinary journey that is motherhood. What we’re talking about... -What &qu...

Today’s episode is all about the two HUGE factors that I recently realized left out of my healing journey. Over the past 5 years I have done ALOT of work in my own healing journey, and it wasn’t until 2 weeks ago that I experienced two HUGE missing pieces of my healing puzzle. This is the last episode of season 1 and you’re NOT going to want to miss it! Join me as we recap this season, share some...

Today’s episode is all about how our hormones influence our mental health. Our featured guest, Audrey S. Geyer, is a Women’s Health Coach and Fertility Awareness Method Educator who teaches women how to become body literate and harness the hormones behind their menstrual cycles, mood, and denergy so that they can achieve their goals without PMS, mood swings, or burnout. In today’s episode we talk...

Today’s episode is all about building your dreams out of necessity. Our guest, Chantelle Oguadimma, AKA The Happy Black Therapist, joins us to share how she took her education and experience in a moment of desperation as a new mom to create a behavioral health residential facility for adults. Chantelle shares with us her upbringing and nurturing that supported her confidence in her career and how...

Today’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to,  Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation...

Today’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to,  Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to talk about the ins and outs of our donation...

***Trigger warning for discussion of suicide attempts, psychosis, and mania.*** Today’s episode is all about healing through severe mental illness. Most people who witness severe mental illness see the bigness of moments and may experience fear and worry for their loved ones. Hear from our guest, Jarred Madison Frey as he shares his personal journey living with Severe Mental Illness while experien...

Today’s episode is all about healing through our senses to truly live our lives. Our guest Priscilla Rodgers, an embodiment coach who helps women connect deeper with themselves and in their relationships, joined the show to share how becoming attuned with your body and sensuous living can support us in healing, especially within our relationship with ourselves and others. Priscilla shares that emb...

Today’s episode is all about learning how to strengthen our ability to be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You, my friend, are not alone in feeling as if you are constantly having to be strong and always have to be brave while you march forward with a smile on your face when your insides are screaming. Just the thought of this makes me want to run away as fast as I can! So...do we jus...

Today’s episode is all about the power of connection in treating loneliness as you walk through your healing journey. Our guest, Kristy Daube, the founder and face behind Peace Pals is joining us today to share about this powerful initiative.  Peace Pals is a global initiative that brings together people with common struggles in an effort to combat feelings of loneliness that often accompany...

Today’s episode is all about spirituality, faith, and energetic healing. Join me as I share a powerful conversation from my four year old son as he discusses who he believes God is, where God came from, and what he believes God looks like. His simple yet insightful perspective is the reminder we need to stay grounded in our belief system and in how we live out our lives. What we’re talking about.....

Today’s episode is all about empowering women through menopause. That’s right, I said it! Menopause. Menopause is the thing none of us want to think about, the inevitable transition in our life, the symbol of a transition from youthfulness and life giving to hormonal turbulence. Today’s guest, Terri Kellums, the host of the “What Women Want Today” Podcast, is joining us to share her wisdom an...

Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You! Today’s episode is all about reclaiming your life and showing up in ways you are proud of for your kiddos and for yourself!  As mom's, we sacrifice in every way imaginable for our kids, and that often includes sacrificing our energy. Energy is key in staying whole, in maintaining frustration tolerance, in showing up for our ki...

Today’s episode is all about healing through multiple co-occurring mental health diagnoses.  Our guest, Karey Maciha, is sharing her journey with navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features. Karey shares her healing journey with learning to love herself, learning what she needs during her moments of struggles, and how she is partnering with her su...

Today’s episode is all about the journey I have been on over the past two months as I've detoxed from my workaholic ways.  Two months ago I started a 28 day energetic reset that was triggered by an extremely insightful and eerily accurate soul reading by a psychic named Chelsea MacLeod Schultz. Queue messy meltdowns and overthinking 😅. All jokes aside, after this soul reading I felt as thoug...

Did you know that our history is inundated with powerful leaders who were Queer? Men who loved men, women who loved women, and those who identify outside of gender boundaries. The theme of love throughout history knows no bounds and today’s guest is here to shed light on the powerful facts and data that our history books left out. From Abraham Lincoln, to Gandhi, to King James himself! These revol...