From The Heart

This episode dives into vitamin D. Do we really need to supplement? How can we test our levels? What are the optimal results? What about sunscreen, vitamin A, vitamin K, and sun exposure? My guest, Erin, is a naturopath who is incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions about vitamin D. We discuss aspects of health that we don't get from conventional health care. You can find Erin h...

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Christopher Balkaran, host of the Open Minds podcast, where he speaks with guests whose knowledge and perspectives often challenge the mainstream narrative. How does Christopher speak publicly about politically charged topics while working in the public sector? How does he hold space for people with opposing views—and why does he do it? This episode is both...

Today I’m joined by Sophia Wood-Massicotte to explore Ayurvedic medicine and how we can incorporate some of its wisdom into our everyday lives. We discuss: What Ayurveda is How to stay cool during the summer heat The stages of life through an Ayurvedic lens Burnout and the pace of our culture ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https:/...

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When I became a midwife, a purpose of mine was to contribute to the reduction of adverse outcome including maternal mortality. This episode has a purpose of starting dialogue, bringing attention to important and devastating statistics that we need to be proactive about. This will require controversial discussion. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pint...

In this episode, I talk about the question women are asking recently. Does being induced/augmented increase chances of depressive symptoms in the postpartum? While Dr. Chatgbt. summarizes only 1 study, there are 5 studies investigating this question. What does science for sure know about the role of oxytocin? What does science know about the role of oxytocin on the brain? I was surprised at what I...

This is a clip of the previous episode where Erin speaks about community care. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepi...

Today I have my naturopath Erin Kasparek who is here to talk about preventing tick bites and tick borne infections. Lymes disease (or tick borne infections) are recently better known. The conventional medicine system does not usually know much about lymes disease (including myself when I was practicing). Erin breaks down what we know today about preventing tick bites and tick borne infections.  We...

Today I'm synthesizing information on the evolution of human birth. It is a non expert episode, just stuff I nerd out on. We talk about the theories of: - the evolution of the brain 🧠 - producing milk - placentas - why is the human birth so different from other mammals that birth babies that are ready to walk and birth without assistance. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follo...

I've gathered information about - taking fish oil - mercury levels - sushi in pregnancy - parasites - omega 3 and 6 ratios - the fukushima nuclear disaster in the Pacific Ocean - liposuction Happy listening! 🐡 Episode on environmental toxins: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JD7zubrR6Rb Episode on medical research findings: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GdknjcrR6Rb ____________...

It seems like feminism has been taken over by the industries to push their agenda on the masses. But what if we took it back and made it our own, our own healing. What would feminism mean to you if it was your movement? What would it mean if our hearts led the movement? An inner movement. I have with me my 2 amazing friends: Prairie Groves and Karolyne Lafortune. You can find them: Karo: Episode o...

Today, we are talking about heartburn, the role of stomach acid on our health, the treatment of hearthburn and the impacts of treatment on our health. I have Brianne with me who is holding space for me again. What a better topic to discuss for Valentine's day! ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1...

Krista is a breathwork teacher/facilitator who I've known for a few years. We have a conversation today on many things including: - coming back to the heart- holding space for others - the mother archetype - the breath- being with someone in labour To get in touch with Krista:website: https://www.kristareid.com/ IG: kristareid_ ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On inst...

Today I have a conversation with my friend Pushkar. We have a light conversation about the importance of celebration, rituals, community, forgiveness, etc. You can find Pushkar @empower2catalyze on IG ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

In this episode, I have a discussion with Katt Brooks who is a holistic grief coach. Katt was able to shift my thoughts and show me my shadow in this short discussion. She has a unique perspective that I have not heard of before. "Vengeance is a lazy form of grief" is a quote I've heard. And in this world where we keep asking ourselves: where is the love? it all comes back to dealing...

Sophia interviews me about human design and how burnout can show up and feel differently to us. This is a bit of a follow up to the last episode we recorded together. This is another fun conversation with Sophia. Enjoy! If you rate my podcast with 5 stars and write me a review you can get a free 1 hour HD reading from me. You have until the end of September to do so. Sophia's podcast, the unsh...

Here is an episode where I get interviewed by Sophia Woods Massicotte about human design. It's a system that shows us how different we all are, from how we exchange energy differently, how our intuition feels differently to each one of us, how are brains operate optimally in different environments, etc etc. These are snippets of what would be in a human design reading. This is a fun conversati...

If you rate my podcast with a 5 star rating, write a review and send me a screen shot you get a chance to win a 1 hour human design reading. The email for the podcast is: from.the.heart.1122@gmail.com ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

This is a love and kindness meditation that I was inspired to record after the last episode. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://link...

The conversations Bri and I have had over the last few months have inspired both of us and I wanted to recap some parts of these conversations on the podcast. Bri is in a previous episode: The beauty of suffering. She is a veteran. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hh3M9EP0nLb I am a self-exiled midwife who won't shut up about why I left my passion, my devotion. This entire podcast is dedic...

This is an episode recorded for the Unshable Soul podcast by Sophia Wood Massicotte. Sophia has kindly shared the recording to be posted here too. We discuss all things birth including using your intuitions, mantras, how the labour support person can show up, choice, why I became a midwife, etc. Enjoy! To check out Sophia's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unshakablesoul ______...

In this episode I summarize a few studies and the practice of delayed cord clamping. This recording is for information purposes. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lyanne...

Sara was my client with her first baby. This episode is to expand you in how to advocate for yourself and how Sara did with me when I was her midwife. Vitamin K for the newborn is used as an example of how to do so. As always there is no midwifery advice provided. You are always the authority of your own wellbeing. Sara's previous episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/efW38vIAHKb Neura...

Will is the founder of Neural Awareness Method and an expert in helping clients rewire the nervous system. In today's episode he talks about how to create resilience when having to advocate for yourself in times that may feel difficult. We also discuss the impact of isolation on the nervous system, creating awareness for how we show up in times of financial stress, etc. The episode is insightf...

I discuss in this episode: - Why this topic is so important to me - History of VBB - External cephalic versions - Criteria of inclusion and exclusion and quality of evidence for each criteria - Evidence for what we quote for fetal and neonatal mortality risk - Clients' experiences of navigating the system - Midwives being the keepers of normal - Some corrections/additions for what I have said...