Motherhood Alliance Podcast

In episode 2 of our 4-part series with Jen Borley, the owner of Alo Health, we walk through her signature consult: A personalized, root-cause approach designed to uncover hidden stressors and imbalances in the body. She explains how this one-of-a-kind process helps clients improve digestion, boost energy, support mood, and restore overall whole-body balance, offering a truly unique path to feeling...

We’re kicking off a brand new four-part series with Jen Borley, owner of Alo Health in Appleton, WI, by diving into one of the most overlooked pieces of gut health: digestive enzymes. 🌿 Jen explains what digestive enzymes actually do, who may benefit from them, and how supporting digestion naturally can impact energy, mood, and overall wellness.   In this episode, we discuss: Jen's experience wit...

Where are our pregnant mamas at? 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, Dr. Kali Sawyer, an Appleton-based perinatal chiropractor,  explains how gentle, prenatal-focused chiropractic benefits can go way beyond battling physical discomfort. Listen in to learn how adjustments can lead to shorter labors, healthier babies, create more space for baby to move and more!   In this episode, we discuss: The history and pur...

What should kids really eat to support their brain, behavior, and energy? In this episode, pediatric chiropractor and mom, Dr. Kali Sawyer, shares simple, realistic nutrition tips for busy families. We discuss everything from snack and hydration ideas to supplements to on-the-go meals. Listen in for some fresh perspective, encouragement, and ideas!   In this episode, we discuss: How nutrition can...

Ever wonder why a baby would need a chiropractor? In this episode, Dr. Kali Sawyer of Sprout Family Chiropractic breaks down how tiny stressors from birth can lead to issues like colic, constipation, sleep struggles, and difficulty soothing, and how light, precise adjustments help reset the body’s communication pathways. You’ll learn what actually happens in a baby adjustment and how supporting th...

In this episode, we chat with Elisabeth Potaczek, an Appleton-based yoga instructor with a personal training and massage background, about how the movements and stillness we practice in yoga classes go beyond time on the mat - they're meant to teach us how to move and think in everyday life.    In this episode, we discuss: The 8 limbs of yoga How yoga can translate into better everyday movements H...

In this episode, Elisabeth Potaczek of Soul Echo Yoga joins us again to discuss all the ways yoga can improve your life on and off the mat. While there are some obvious benefits, we explore beyond those, providing fresh insight you may never have considered before!    In this episode, we discuss: Physical benefits for better long-term health, athletes, and more Why yoga is a great option for those...

In this episode, we sit down with Elisabeth Potaczek, the owner of Soul Echo Yoga in Appleton, WI, to break down why yoga truly is for EVERY body — every shape, every season of life, and every level of experience. We talk about mobility, mindset, modifications, and why the “perfect pose” isn’t the point at all. If you’ve ever felt unsure you “fit” in a yoga class, like it hurts too much, or that i...

🧘‍♀️ In this episode, we’re joined by Elisabeth Potaczek of Soul Echo Yoga for a transparent discussion about yoga’s origins, why it often gets misunderstood, and how the practice has evolved into something accessible to people of every background and belief. If you’ve ever wondered whether yoga aligns with your faith (or if you’re simply curious about its true purpose) this conversation will giv...

Between sports, work, homework, and everything else, sitting down together for a meal can feel almost impossible—right? But those shared moments might be doing more for your family’s mental health than you think. Today, we’re diving into how eating together impacts connection, communication, and emotional well-being, and why even one or two family meals a week can make a huge difference.   In this...

🤱 Cassie Groeschl is a registered dietician who specializes in helping busy moms maximize their nutrition while simultaneously decreasing the amount of time they spend in the kitchen. This is why we've invited her back to break down what new moms actually need nutritionally after baby. In this episode, we talk about foods that support healing, boost energy, balance hormones, and help promote a st...

🍴 Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming! Today, dietitian Cassie Groeschl from Wellness That Fits shares her top tips to simplify your week, save time, and make meal planning, prepping, and cooking easier.   In this episode, we discuss: Bulk cooking proteins Ideas for getting the family involved Tips for making meals the whole family likes Making clean up more efficient H...

🌱 In this episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Cassie Groeschl from Wellness That Fits to unpack what seed oils actually are, how they affect your health, and what realistic swaps you can make without stressing over every label. Cassie’s all about helping busy moms find balance through simple nutrition that actually fits real life, and she’s bringing that same down-to-earth perspective t...

🧠 In the final episode of this "Rewiring Your Brain" series, we’re tackling the topic every mom jokes about — mom brain. Is it real, or just an excuse for when life feels foggy? As both a mom and a mindset expert, Corinne Zuleger breaks it down and shares practical insights for anyone wondering just how much our brains truly change after motherhood and what we can do to feel more clear and ground...

In this episode, Corinne Zuleger, an Appleton-based life coach, is back to break down the differences between therapy, coaching, mentoring, hypnosis, and other subconscious therapies — and how to know which one is right for you (or if you might benefit from a mix). If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do I even start?” this episode will give you the clarity and direction you need!   In this episode, we...

In part two of our series with Corinne Zuleger, we unpack how to quiet that relentless inner critic and immediately stop negative thoughts as soon as they start, allowing your life to be filled with less anxiety and more joy. The strategies shared in this episode are great tools for both adults and kids to learn!   In this episode, we discuss: Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) How to stop a negat...

In this episode, Corinne Zuleger, an Appleton-based certified life coach and mindset mentor, shares practical tools to help you retrain your thoughts, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting emotional freedom. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the things” but still running on empty, this conversation will help you shift from survival mode to intentional living. ♥   In this episode, we...

Why are so many kids struggling with focus, sensory overload, and anxiety in today's world? In this episode, Dr. Felicia, a Menasha-based neurological chiropractor joins Drea & Brit to break down what’s really going on inside kid's developing brains and bodies and how parents can take a proactive approach to support their kids health.   In this episode, we discuss: Why our kids are struggling...

Between Google searches 🌎, unsolicited advice 🗣, and pressure to do everything “right,” 🤰 pregnancy can feel overwhelming. We're excited to welcome Dr. Felicia Houk back in this episode to help us unpack how stress and fear affect the body and mind and how to stay grounded through it all so your pregnancy can be rooted in joy, not fear!   In this episode, we discuss: Pregnancy fear, anxiety, and...

The immune system is your body’s personal defense team, but it’s easy to wear it down without realizing it. Dr. Felicia Houk from Shifting Tides Chiropractic is back in the hot seat to help us understand what weakens it, what strengthens it, and how to build long-term resilience from the inside out.   In this episode, we discuss: Why our immune systems today are weaker than our ancestors How to "u...

Feeling stressed lately? 🌩 In today's episode, Dr. Felicia Houk, the owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic in Menasha, joins us to explain how the nervous system actually works and what we can do to support it despite the stressors of life!   In this episode, we discuss: How the brain & nervous system transmit the messages of touch, pain, and more How past experiences relate to the nervous syst...

Cooking with kids can be messy, hilarious, and …a real test of patience. In this episode, Drea, Brit, and speech therapist Stephanie share real-life tips to turn kitchen chaos into fun so you can teach your kids life skills without losing your sanity.   In this episode, we discuss: How kids of all ages can help in the kitchen Balancing the stress of the mess and teaching skills How to make clean u...

If “I don’t like that!” is a daily mantra at your dinner table, this episode is for you! 🍇🥕🍗 Stephanie Bohn, an Appleton-based pediatric speech therapist, is back at the mic to help parents understand possible causes of food pickiness and how to help picky eaters explore new foods without a fight. 🥊   In this episode, we discuss: What causes picky eating Baby-led weaning What to say (or not sa...

In this episode, pediatric speech therapist Stephanie Bohn from Rooted At Home shares simple, everyday strategies parents can use to encourage their child’s speech and language development. From playtime to mealtime, you’ll learn practical ways to support your little one’s communication skills at home, in the grocery store or wherever you are.   In this episode, we discuss: How to know if you shou...

Have you ever worried about early speech delays, felt concerned about how your child pronounces a certain sound, or felt frustrated about picky eating? If so, this episode will give you peace of mind as Stephanie Bohn, a down-to-earth NE WI-based speech language pathologist, shares answers to the most common questions parents ask and explains her unique "meet a child where they're most comfortable...