Mama Needs A Moment

Today, we are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the topics of oppression, bias, inclusivity, and becoming allies. As parents it is up to us to have these conversations with our children in order to break the patterns of historic and ongoing oppression. As humans living within a society filled with people different from us, it is essential we dive into this work for ourselve...

It’s Dr. Kara Wada’s mission to help everyone become immune confident. What does this mean? Dr. Kara is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. She is also an autoimmune patient who was diagnosed with Systemic Sjogrens in 2019. She has made it her goal to help people escape the overwhelm that accompanies an autoimmune diagnosis and also works to...

It’s Dr. Kara Wada’s mission to help everyone become immune confident. What does this mean? Dr. Kara is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. She is also an autoimmune patient who was diagnosed with Systemic Sjogrens in 2019. She has made it her goal to help people escape the overwhelm that accompanies an autoimmune diagnosis. Everything she w...

Our values can and should be a guiding force when it comes to our relationships, both with others and ourselves. Megan Eddinger is a 36 year old mom of 3 married to her high school sweetheart. They had their first baby just after her 18th birthday and Megan has been on a journey with her mental and physical health ever since. Megan is passionate about telling her story and sharing her experience i...

The stories we tell ourselves matter. Megan Eddinger is a 36 year old mom of 3 married to her high school sweetheart. They had their first baby just after her 18th birthday and Megan has been on a journey with her mental and physical health ever since. Megan is passionate about telling her story and sharing her experience in hopes that other moms feel less alone and feel empowered to take action t...

Girls on the Run has a vision of creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential. Aiesha Edwards is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run of the Triangle in North Carolina, serving Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham and Johnston counties. She brings approximately 15 years of professional experience with over 10-years of nonprofit management and governance experience i...

Girls on the Run has a vision of creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential. Aiesha Edwards is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run of the Triangle in North Carolina, serving Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham and Johnston counties. She brings approximately 15 years of professional experience with over 10-years of nonprofit management and governance experience i...

Our education system impacts parents and children alike. It is rare to meet someone with a deep understanding of the day to day management of a classroom and curriculum instruction as well as a firm grasp of the intricacies of the education system as a whole. Dr. K. Lea is that person. She has been involved in special education for over 30 years. Her experience is broad in scope, ranging from aidi...

Our education system impacts parents and children alike. It is rare to meet someone with a deep understanding of the day to day management of a classroom and curriculum instruction as well as a firm grasp of the intricacies of the education system as a whole. Dr. K. Lea is that person. She has been involved in special education for over 30 years. Her experience is broad in scope, ranging from aidi...

(Part 2) After combing through several sources such as the World Health Organization, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, WebMd, US Food and Drug Administration, CDC, to name a few…we have compiled a list of the top health concerns affecting women. Today we will hear our expert panelists discuss the top women’s health issues based on the perspective of their profession. Our c...

After combing through several sources such as the World Health Organization, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, WebMd, US Food and Drug Administration, CDC, to name a few…we have compiled a list of the top five health concerns affecting women. In this episode, we will hear our expert panelists discuss cancer, heart disease and maternal health issues based on the perspective...

We love bringing you guests who are truly changing the landscape of parenting. Our very own HER member, Alanna Oaks is one of those people! Alanna is a registered nurse and the founder of The MilkXChange , a brand new platform that is working to make the exchange of breast milk safe and accessible for everyone. Alanna’s personal struggle with breastfeeding and the heartache it caused her family wa...

Erin Baute has been working and studying in the field of behavior change for over 20 years as well as studying and using the Enneagram for over 12 years. She is passionate about people and the motivations that drive our behaviors. She works as a wife and mom to two children and is a self-employed business strategist, change agent and development coach. She focuses on behavior change and social mar...

Today we are discussing a difficult but important topic. It’s a subject we believe needs to be spoken about more openly so mothers know they are not alone.  About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. But the actual number is likely higher because many miscarriages occur very early in pregnancy — before a person might even know about a pregnancy. We hear our expert panelis...

We love bringing you guests who are not only doing impactful work in Women’s Health but also have interesting stories to share. This episode with LaToshia Rouse delivers in both areas. LaToshia is a certified DONA International doula and owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services . She has a passion for helping parents develop their voice in the care of their children and helping medical staff learn fr...

We are back for part two, diving deep and getting personal with two entirely new questions! We recently read the book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level by Laura Tremaine. Laura says, “In spite of the hyper-connected culture we live in today, women still feel shamed for oversharing and being publicly vulnerable. And no matter how many friends...

How well do you know us, the owners of HER Health Collective? We are opening ourselves up and getting a bit vulnerable. We recently read the book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level by Laura Tremaine. Laura says, “In spite of the hyper-connected culture we live in today, women still feel shamed for oversharing and being publicly vulnerable. And...

Molly Stillman has been blogging since college. What started as a fun way to bring joy to people through her satirical writing has over the years, morphed into a wildly successful ethical fashion and lifestyle blog. Her mission is to inspire women to walk joyfully and confidently in purpose, and to know that you were created with a purpose for a purpose. In addition to her blog, Molly owns and run...

Megan Rempel is a Registered Nurse with a certificate in Women’s Hormonal Health, a health coach, and a cycle syncing expert. She shares her journey of being an overwhelmed and exhausted mom of 4 to finding ease and joy by aligning different areas of her life to her cycle. Her mission is to help other women discover that life can actually be easier, by integrating cycle syncing and other simple, e...

No doubt about it, Barbara Kaynan is a fascinating human! A Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association and mom to two littles, Barbara holds a Master's degree from NYU in Drama Therapy and a certificate from KINT Institute in The Arts and trauma treatment. She specializes in trauma-informed person-centered care; guiding individuals and groups, across treatment set...

Dr. Hilary Mandzik is a mom to three young children so she understands that parenthood can be wonderful and amazing and full of joy while at the same time, it can be really, really hard. After working as a Licensed Psychologist with children and families in therapeutic settings for fifteen years, the life transition to becoming a mother gave a new life to her career. Motherhood compelled her to ex...

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Radhika Sharma, a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and certified Life & Wellness Coach. Dr. Sharma is passionate about Women’s Health and Wellness. She is a mother of 2 young girls and wife to a fellow OBGYN. As a busy mother, wife and physician, Dr. Sharma found herself caught in the quicksand and did not see any way out of it. Fortunately...

Imagine having a trusted guide who empowers parents by providing resources and support that takes them from guessing what to do, to taking actionable steps. Our guest, Jessika Shield’s is an educator, licensed educational psychologist and parenting coach. She utilizes her educational background, company and podcast to help parents gain a sense of control over their children’s education, growth, an...

Today we are delighted to discuss how mothers can best navigate the postpartum period, who should be a part of that postpartum care support team, how parents from different socioeconomic backgrounds can access the care they need, different approaches to finding balance in life (particularly as a parent), and how to approach difficult parenting decisions when overwhelmed by information from outside...

We all have stories of who we are prior to becoming a mom and who we grow to be while parenting. Life is about experiences that lead to wisdom. Our guest this week is Caroline Kratz. Caroline was a former US Rowing National Team athlete and two time Olympic Trials participant prior to having her five children. Today, Caroline continues to challenge her athleticism and shares her knowledge through...