Be Well and Ground

This episode is perfect for anyone gardening here in the Lake Norman area, especially if you're growing in zones 7B or 8A! I sat down with local garden consultant Allison Fickling of The Blue Family Farm Table to talk about everything you need to know for your garden right now. We cover common summer garden challenges, pest control (squash bugs are here 🐛), succession planting, watering tips,...

In Episode 10 of Be Well and Ground , Emily sits down with Stephanie Korczynski, founder of Soak Head & Foot Spa , to talk about her journey from corporate burnout to building a wellness business centered on intentional rest and nervous system healing . Stephanie shares how burnout, anxiety, and a life-changing moment with intentional rest led her to create Soak — a luxury head spa and foot so...

What happens when a Cambridge-trained geneticist trades her lab coat for a homestead, a curriculum binder, and an unexpected calling that grew out of grief? In this episode, I sit down with Ruth — a former genetic researcher at Cambridge University and the Sainsbury Laboratory — who moved to the U.S. seven years ago as an Air Force spouse and completely rebuilt her life from the ground up. From cu...

Sleep is one of the biggest challenges new parents face — and it can impact everything from postpartum healing to mental health. In this episode of the Be Well and Ground Podcast , I’m joined by Molly , a former labor & delivery nurse, midwife-trained professional, and founder of Sweet Sleep & Wellness . Molly now helps families gently guide their babies toward better sleep while supportin...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lisa , a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and founder of Balanced , a wellness business built around the belief that true health comes from balancing fitness, nutrition, and stress management . Lisa shares her powerful journey from being a competitive dancer caught in the cycle of overtraining and restrictive dieting to discovering a healthier, more sust...

What does it really look like to trust your gut, lean into your faith, and build something that actually fills your cup? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Hannah Emme, founder of Mood Reader Books, a mobile bookstore run out of the most adorable vintage baby blue 1949 Ford truck right here in Charlotte, NC. Hannah shares how a dream she'd been quietly carrying for years finally became...

Join me for a heartfelt conversation with Ally Raven, certified birth doula, owner of Ally Raven Doula Services, and mama of three! If you've ever wondered what a doula actually does, how to prepare for birth, or how to navigate postpartum, this episode is packed with wisdom and real talk. Ally has supported over 40 families through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. We have an honest...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing something I realized after recording so many thoughtful conversations with other moms and business owners — I never actually introduced myself. So this is me. I’m Emily — a mom of two, a toddler and prenatal yoga teacher, a creative, and someone learning what it looks like to find herself again in this season of motherhood. In this episode, I talk about: How mothe...

The Surprising Benefits of Gentle Chiropractic for Moms & Babies with Dr. Cait Baker In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cait Baker of Revive Chiropractic to explore the amazing ways gentle chiropractic care supports pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and babies’ wellness. We dive into how chiropractic care works with the nervous system, eases common pregnancy discomforts, and contributes to ove...

Understanding Pelvic Floor Health with Lauren from Uplift Pelvic Health In this episode, I sit down with Lauren, founder of Uplift Pelvic Health in North Charlotte, to dive into everything pelvic floor health. When we filmed this, I was 40 weeks pregnant and had so many questions—and Lauren delivered! We talk about common myths (spoiler: you don't need to do Kegels all day long), why pelvic fl...

Hey everyone, welcome to the very first episode of the Be Well and Ground Podcast! 🌿 Today I’m sitting down with Meredith — a fellow mom, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Diet Doc Movement. She’s juggling lots of hats, with motherhood always at the center, and figuring out balance as she goes. We’re kicking off this series by diving into what it really looks like to juggle busin...