Keep’em Healthy with Jami Podcast

Patricia Walsh-Collins is the founder and Director of Earth School.  Patricia is a certified professional educator whose career spans nearly thirty years. Patricia has a passion for cross curricular integration. It brings deeper meaning and connection to each subject. Patricia has presented many of her unique curriculums, at state, national, and international education conferences, and continue to...

Get motivated to move with your kids! Create a culture in your home where exercise is FUN!  Listen in as Yvonne and I talk about the importance of mindset and movement in your home! Get that notebook ready! So many creative ideas ahead!! Yvonne Kusters, fondly called YOYO, inspires kids to make their muscles and minds strong during her interactive GO with YOYO live events and playful workout video...

Amy Ward Brimmer, owner of Way Opens Wellness, highlights Alexander technique, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, constructive rest, and much more! The Alexander Technique is about being mindful in your movements. addressing the Body-Mind Connection with " Whatever you think , your body picks it up." How do we interfere with our body? Learn to align with how our body is designed. How c...

As a parent or caregiver, it is easy to question whether your child is on track developmentally for speech and language. It is not fun to be unsure, so don't " wait and see!" Get access to speech and language development resources and strategies TODAY! Check out this episode and get started with Club Small Talk! At Small Talk, we are speech language pathologists with extensive exper...

Parenting can be SO FRUSTRATING. Big emotions such as anxiety and anger in our children can create difficult moments that frustrate the child and the parent.  In this episode,  Learn the 3 R’s on how to diffuse those big moments where emotions are high!! Regulate | Relate | Reason Nicole Hall provides advice and tips to teach parents and KIDS coping skills to regulate in those moments. Nicole has...

What is Sensory Processing Disorder and Anxiety? How do I know if my child's tantrums are "normal" or not? What is the process for diagnosing a child with Sensory Processing Disorder? What are some tips inside and outside the home to help a child adapt to a world that makes them feel uncomfortable at times? Laura, owner of Virtual Play and Life Skills, has passion for assisting fami...

Paul McLaughlin, a Marine Corps Veteran, Husband, and Father to 4, joins me on this episode to share his story of tranistion from military to civilian life. He had to find an outlet to fill social voids and build community that was lost when he left the Marine Corps. Paul shares how he learned the value of community when he felt that loss after the built-in community the military life provides. He...

Women, we are not meant to do motherhood alone! Two sisters-in-law, Tyler and Gabrielle Sylk, came together during the pandemic in 2019 to solve a social problem in their life. When their community was not allowed in person connection, they created this app to reach out, connect, and celebrate life events. This passion project led to this providing a place and resource for all women in the motherh...

Listen to this episode as Heather McGinniss, a licensed acupuncturist, explains it all about acupuncture! Check out Heather McGinniss' Bio on her website: https://www.thewaveacupuncture.net/about Or find Heather on her instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/thewaveacupuncture/ First 25 minutes of the Episode focus on:  What is Acupuncture?  How can acupuncture aid in your healing?  What...

Let's get talking about Birth Control, Women's Health, our Bodies, and our Hormones! In this episode: Birth Control Pills defined- how does it work? What else do synthetic hormones do in our bodies besides prevent prgnancy? "Risk vs. Benefit" Birth Control Checklist  Check-in questions for a woman on the pill How to advocate for a provider that serves and informs you! Resource...

My whole platform here is in balance and teaching healthy lifestyles and to be able to recognize when things aren't serving you.   Knowing and implementing what serves you and what doesn’t is crucial not only to you, but to anyone you surround yourself with.  WE ARE ALL INFLUENCERS.  Our children, spouses, and friends are watching us. We can preach on self-care until we are blue in the face. ...

Phl date night's Franny Geonnotti joins me on this episode to give you an insight to phl date night and how it is an amazing resource for getting out in Philly and enjoying good food, good friends, good drinks, and just a good time.  Franny answers the questions:  What is PHL Date Night?  Why did you start it? Where is PHL Date Night's future? (Hint, hint*) This episode is a reminder to...

Everyone needs sleep! Over-tired, overwhelmed, and frustrated? Have a child or baby who is not sleeping?  Becoming a new mom and lost in all the advice and information about sleep?  We've got you.  Emmy Clendenny is a mom of two boys who sleep all night. A Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Emmy is on a mission to help families sleep better with a mindful approach to bedtime routines and e...

Join the conversation on how to manage social media in your home!  Krissy and I map out what we have learned and experienced to provide insight and guidance to balancing devices and social media. If you are confused in navigating this parenting territory, you are not alone!! #awareness #communitcation #education #risksvsbenefits Krissy Mullevey (DeFilipo) has a background in Public Health. She is...

It's the holiday season and parties are happening! This is where over-eating and over-drinking creep in! Meet my husband, Matt, as we map out both of our takes on navigating the holiday season and TRYING to find balance in enjoying ourselves and honoring our boundaries. Link to Huberman Lab episode 55 : The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals. Click the time stamp for Tool 4 and Tool 5 for...

Kasey (Sister #1) and I map out her own personal quest for growth in her career! Growth can be scary! We hold onto a lot of self-doubt and fear of imperfection.  We are misguided by others' opinions on what THEY think you need to do! What do YOU think you need to do? LET THAT GO! Kasey and I will relate to you, give advice to you, and cheerlead you along the way of this episode! Personal grow...

Breathing and regulating emotions have a direct correlation! Use your breath as a tool to relieve anxiety. How can you add in breathing to your day? Main topics: Breathing to regulate emotions Why it works! SCIENCE! Using your breath as a tool to feel empowered in stressful situations Teaching kids to use their breath as a tool Start practicing intentional deep breathing and see the effects! Chapt...

We know we need to move, but we are not doing it! Jami shares the secret to getting movement back to a priority! I give you the reasons why we need too. If we don't move, the health risks are REAL!! What are our excuses?! 1. Too busy 2. Too tired 3. Too intimidated " I'm here to tell you that you need to rethink what you are valuing in your schedule. Because guess what? If the mothe...

Do you indulge in cravings that leave you feeling shame and guilt? Learn to unpack your story and connect those cravings to what your body is trying to tell you. On this episode, Christen Conly talks about her experience with clients who struggle with emotional eating. She highlights ways to understand your cravings and find your freedom in your choices.  Christen Conly is a certified holistic, he...

Two Tips in one episode! If you prep it, they will eat it! This goes for you too! Let's start the kids' day and ours with ready to eat whole foods that leave your kids' bellies full. If the fruits and veggies are out for quick access, you and the kids will eat them before grabbing the bag of crunchy snacks and sugary granola bars! 3:00 min - Highlighting protein options. Protein kee...

"The Birth Order Book" by Dr. Kevin Leman highlights the social science of family dynamics and birth order. Where you land in your family can shape your personality, future relationships, and career. Are you first, middle, or last born? Does your personality fit the bill? In this episode, I introduce my 4 sisters! These women are an ESSENTIAL piece to my health puzzle! Listen as the 5 si...

5 tips to help you during sick season! This is what Jami does when her family is fighting a sickness or wants to prevent getting a sickness! Love what you’re hearing? 🌿 If these deep dives are helping you navigate your kids' health, I’d love your help! Between soccer practice and science labs, your support keeps this show going. Follow & Review: Tap the "+" to follow and leave...

Shannon Michaelson is a professional interior designer who helps busy families like yours create fresh, beautiful and functional spaces that your family can ACTUALLY live in for years to come. For over 13 years she has been transforming spaces in Alaska, Hawaii & Connecticut before landing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Shannon's mission is to make the most of your home, with the final r...