Radically Thriving

On the podcast today we have one of our favorite clients, and fitness influencers, Abby Pollock! Abby is the CEO of "The Team Plans", an engineer and fitness guru. She's also hilarious! With almost a MILLION followers on Youtube, this woman has things to say, and people to listen! Abby's story is unique, and special. She didn't find out she was pregnant until she was 6 months...

On the podcast today we have one of our favorite clients, and fitness influencers, Abby Pollock! Abby is the CEO of "The Team Plans", an engineer and fitness guru. She's also hilarious! With almost a MILLION followers on Youtube, this woman has things to say, and people to listen! Abby's story is unique, and special. She didn't find out she was pregnant until she was 6 months...

In our first episode of season 4, we give you your fave episode style. Us just riffing. We talk about Sarah's boys starting school after home schooling for 3 years. We talk about the difference in boys and girls in late elementary school. We discuss more recent goals, our time off social media, and also things we didn't change that we wanted to. Do we need an extra day in the week? What wo...

You may have seen the articles, the TikTok's, the instagram reels... but here's the long form story from Seanna (who is a doula who works with us).  I first hand knew about Kaitlyn because Seanna was texting me as a mentor through the entire labour. It was a rollercoaster, but everything honestly made sense... until the obvious end.  Since then she has scammed over 40 doulas, likely more... virtua...

Today is a bleed time rant on Pitocin and the lack of the risks being shared with people. It's making us (Lara especially) super mad. We talk about fear tactics, flippant decisions, and discuss if we should take a month of social media again this summer. As always thanks for being here. We will be back for Season 4 in September! Leave us a review and a rating so we can GROW!

Pam and Meagan are sisters who are incredibly passionate about breastfeeding and the need for support. We appreciate their client specific approach to every client and have heard rave reviews from everyone we have sent to them! Listen in while we cover some great advice and information for anyone starting out on their breastfeeding journey You can find them at @sisterlylactation and https://www.si...

Today we’re talking to 12 year old Everleigh about her period and how she felt prepared for it which helped her nerves. We discuss her period celebrations, and what like is like for a grade 6 these days!

On today's episode we are answering your questions about pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and whatever else you decided to ask! Some of the questions we cover are: - Sex after birth - Coping with a long labour - How to track your cycle - Weight loss in postpartum - How far do we travel for births - Schedules and Routines for baby - Period Parties We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Rad...

Today is a life update, we get to hear about Sarah's trip to Thailand with her family, and we dive into some lifestyle changes that Lara has made in the last few months, and Sarah's journey discovering her hormone levels. We also dabble in some microdosing talk, and trigger warning some body image, weight things! We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang...

Today I interview my friend, artist, creator, and amazing mom, Joti Wall. She is a wealth of birth confidence and shares her three birth stories and her transformation throughout the process. From an emergency cesarean, to a hospital vbac, to a home birth (almost... but listen to hear the story)... she describes birth in such an eloquent way. Empowered birth is not the same as unmedicated, a cesar...

Sarah and Brandon talk openly about some questions that people submitted, as well as discussing therapy, and things that are working for them right now.  As one of the most communicative couples I know, this is a great episode to listen to, and will give insight into your own marriage.  We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamic...

Today we talk about the new book Lara is reading called "The Mountain is You" and we discuss if "fine is the new rock bottom" and what that even means.  Given that our podcast is called Radically Thriving, its interesting that on reflection, I am afraid to actually thrive because I don't want to feel spoiled or look like my life is SOOOO good, for fear of judgement from others. What I know fr...

Today we're chatting with our friend, and client, Ariana Christie. One of the kindest humans I know, and the BEST mom.  We discuss her first birth with twins, and how she came to the realization that she wanted a different experience the second time around.  We hear about Cali's birth and what she did to set herself up for a birth that was about HER.  We talk about birth trauma and...

We're going deep today talking about grief, trauma, and transference. Emma is a co-steward of The Sacred Village, a community mission where all seekers of love and truth can unite, co-create, freely express, and be in reciprocity together. She and her beloved Brooklyn hosts retreats and gatherings for women, leads sacred medicine ceremonies and works intimately with youth, with the ultimate vision...

Sarah is talking about Acute and Chronic Anxiety today, cold plunging and when is it actually better to just take a hot bath or a hot tub?!! Sarah answers some of your questions that you submitted over on Instagram, and shares a couple Love Mantras that have been feeling really good lately - there's maybe a little sign along. She ends up talking a bit about her own births, and what could have gone...

It's just Lara today, answering the questions you all submitted! Quickie episode today because I'm headed to Florida in a few hours!  Thanks for being here, for listening, and for sharing, reviewing, and subscribing!  We appreciate you!

On todays show: Does Lara pee with too much velocity? Is it a problem? Or is Sarah actually chronically dehydrated and jealous? We discuss the Apothecary that Jaime brought to Mexico including the black tar Shilajit, and other health hacks. How Jaime is helping Demi prepare her body for having a baby (which will be Jaime’s new niece or nephew) in a very kind, caring, sister in law way. So loving!!...

Have you ever not wanted to drink, but not known how to say no to the societal pressure?  Have you ever woken up and thought "I am NEVER drinking again" Are you waking up with anxiety or depressed thoughts after drinking? Do you consider yourself 'sober curious'? Then this episode is for you...  We talk to author Karolina about being sober, the effects of alcohol on the brain, and how yo...

We're in Mexico! And took some downtime to record and talk about the emotional, and physical workload of motherhood. Sarah prepared questions for Lara to answer about the division of work in the home... We're exploring the feminine, the masculine, and motherhood with curiosity and intrigue. We talk about some of our favourite characters we met in Cancun, and how much we love the resort we're at!&n...

We’re catching up after Christmas, chatting new years and traditions. A hilarious segment about the objectification of men, and then we get into what you can do to prepare in early pregnancy, and even in trying to get pregnant to set yourself up for success! Get the Founding Students Pricing here -----> https://view.flodesk.com/pages/639f91a955ae1c1c93f4a236 We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the h...

This is probably our favourite episode ever. What a JUICY way to start off 2023. We are not designed to be in isolation, and the bridge to connection is through intimacy, with ourselves, and others.  We talk about the freedom of saying no, and being respected. We talk about sex, connection, community and what is involved at a Solstice party.  Tips for self healing:  Be honest with y...

This is one of our FAVOURITE episodes ever. Wow. Megan is a writer and it shows!  In this podcast we talk all about her cesarean and the parts that upon reflection, she wishes had gone differently.  Megan reads us her blog, and it is SO POWERFUL, Sarah has tears in her eyes.  The reality is, we just don't hear women talk assertively and clearly, and man, we need it!!  Megan wan...

Today we're talking travel. Why w're travel addicts, how we became this way, and our histories of travel. We share travel thoughts, ideas, dreams and goals. Why we're so confused when people don't have the drive to travel, and what we have in our futures.  We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulas, and @radicallythriving. This...

We asked our community about having a village, and we heard from some people who didn't feel like they had one.  In this episode we talk about what a village means, and how do you build one. We get a little hash in this episode, and don't mean to cause offence. Just a rolling conversation about what it means to us, and how we think everyone can have a village.  We are Lara, and Sarah. We...

Today on Radically Thriving we are talking to Christina Luxford. She’s a Masters Social Worker with a focus in Children’s Mental Health and specialty in Attachment Parenting and Grief and Bereavement. She’s a former client, and so passionate about the work she does. She also has the BEST laugh. Things we talk about today: Jenna Kutcher - https://jennakutcher.com Brittany Ostofe - https://www.thela...