Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood

Victoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation consultant who just released a new book titled, FEED THE BABY: An Inclusive Guide to Nursing, Bottle-Feeding, and Everything in Between   Victoria is queer, Latinx, neurodivergent and raising a child with a disability. She wrote Feed the Baby to provide straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning where bottle and breast are w...

Audrey Wisch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Curious Cardinals, a global community where K-12 students discover and pursue their passions, build confidence, and unlock their greatest potential with the guidance of college mentors they aspire to be. Audrey started Curious Cardinals as an undergraduate at Stanford University; after teaching her first workshop on mass incarceration to high school studen...

To kick off the new year, I want to show my gratitude to all of you for being part of my community. As a gesture of my gratitude, the newest Responding to Life episode is a special bonus edition featuring an intention setting meditation guided by me. In this episode, I will guide you through a meditation combining the elements of breathwork, visualization and intention setting. Tune in to: Learn w...

On the newest episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Christina Rodriguez. Christina is a wife and mother of four. When Christina isn't working the Atlanta tech scene, she can be found sharing her love of storytelling as a content creator and blogger. Christina's own experience with PCOS, IVF, endometriosis, and adenomyosis has led her to devote a large portion of her time raising awareness...

On the newest episode of Responding to Life (@respondingtolifepodcast), I am joined by Dr. Elizabeth Grill who is a clinical psychologist at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, and is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell Univer...

On the newest episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Dr. Brian Levine. Dr. Levine is the founder and CEO of Nodal, a new surrogacy matching platform, and founding partner/practice director at CCRM New York. He has been helping patients grow their families for a decade, and is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. In 2022, Dr. Levin...

On this  episode  of Responding to Life, I am joined by infertility warrior and advocate Alex Kornswiet to discuss her journey to motherhood. Alex's journey included infertility, IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and a miracle pregnancy. Now, as a mom of (3) boys, Alex loves to connect with others and share her story to help others feel less alone.   Tune in to hear us discuss: Why Alex ch...

We're kicking off the fourth season of the Responding to Life  podcast (@respondingtolifepodcast) with Jessica Lorion (@jessicalorion). Jessica has spent the past 12 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the host and producer of the Mamas in Training  podcast (@mamasintrainingpod), she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhoo...

On this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Ana Gonzalez Herrera to discuss her battle with Stage IV Endometriosis. After her last, and most invasive of a series of surgeries, Ana started her entrepreneurial journey with a vision of rethinking the women's wellness space.   Inspired by the idea that hormonal wellness is the result of a balanced approach to health and with naturopathic pri...

On this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Melissa Connelly. Melissa is an LGBTQ+ content creator whose platform focuses on inclusivity and authenticity while discussing real and raw topics candidly. A Black lesbian in an interracial marriage, she is about to be a first time mom. She's created an online community sharing her life and her family online while inviting others to the table...

On this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Michelle Kennedy. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps for women. Peanut is the first online community to connect women throughout all stages of womanhood from trying to conceive, pregnancy, motherhood and into menopause.   Having worked in social discovery for ten years, Michelle has unprecedented experien...

We're kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we'll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this third bonus episode, we'll be talking about the different experiences people have on their unique paths to parenthood. In this episode, you'll hear from: Founder of Robyn, Alli Kasirer Fell...

We're kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we'll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this second bonus episode, we're exploring the different ways you can prioritize yourself. In this episode, you'll hear from: Murray Hidary, composer, visual artist, and founder of MindTravel Pu...

We're kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we'll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this first episode, we're exploring our overall wellness as it relates to our mental health and mindset. In this episode you'll hear from: Lynette Lovelace, founder of Lifetherapy Bogdan "Shark"...

As we head into the final weeks of the holiday season, I want to show my gratitude to all of you for being part of my community. As a gesture of my gratitude, this week's Responding to Life episode is a special edition featuring a 10-minute meditation guided by me.   In this episode, I will guide you through a meditation combining the elements of breathwork, visualization and intention setting.  ...

On this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Nikki Sapp Spoelstra. Nikki is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a mother of two boys, a wife, a dog-mom, and a former Teacher of the Year. Nikki has lived with anxiety and depression and after hitting a personal rock bottom, she sought out the freedom and peace that comes from working a 12-step program. She has dedicated her life to service a...

On today's Responding to Life episode, I am joined by power couple Niki Shadrow Snyder and John David Snyder. This husband and wife team co-created a business model designed to empower people to be giving while making a living called the Project Pop Drop. They are also creators of the Givefluencer Network and are helping change the way we all give back while redefining what it means to be an influ...

On today's health episode, I am joined by Melissa Monte.   Melissa is a mindset coach and host of the popular podcast, Mind Love. She is an influential and thought-provoking explorer of the mindset and positive energy who teaches people the tools she used to overcome challenges in her own life.    Tune in to hear Melissa and I discuss: The role of the mind in creating a life you love waking up for...

On today's health episode, I am joined by Colleen Christensen.   Colleen is a Registered Dietitian who believes in the power of food freedom. Through her social media channels, blog, videos and popular membership community, The SociEATy, Colleen helps women to stop dieting and start fueling their bodies intuitively - without food rules! As a dietitian, Colleen guides and inspires others to discove...

On today's episode, I am joined by Annie Tevelin.   Annie started her career as a professional makeup artist and during this time began experiencing symptoms of acne. While she was fortunate to have the 'skill-set' to cover the physical marks; the emotional scars were not as easy to conceal. It was then that she recognized the need for a beauty destination that not only informed the consumer, but...

On today's episode, I am joined by Lisa Thomas. Lisa is a sought-after Epigenetics expert, speaker, author, and transformational leader who contributes to society by facilitating accelerated healing. Lisa achieves this within her small group programs, Infinite Opulence - Healing Activation products, and her Soul Awakening (™) Certification for healers. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her...

On today's parenting episode, I am joined by Yetunde Rubinstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez from Shero's Rise.   Sheros's Rise is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing girls and young women from underserved communities with the essential skills, experiences, tools, and support needed to become empowered agents of change in their world. Their purpose is for every girl to find her voice, own...

On today's episode, I am joined by Cara Harvey. Cara is a wife, mom to a 14-year-old stepson, 5-year-old daughter, 3-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual...

On today's health and parenting episode, I am joined by AmyJo Mattheis. AmyJo is the CEO of Pavo Navigation Coaching, a unique resource that helps companies eliminate toxicity from the workplace. Often described as a "sparkplug," Mattheis brings years of rich and varied professional experiences to all of her endeavors. She is a scholar and professor, a seasoned organizational leader and executive,...

Kim Hooper is the author of four novels, with her fifth (No Hiding in Boise) coming this June. Her personal experience of four pregnancy losses inspired to co-write All the Love: Healing Your Heart and FInding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss, which was released on March 23. Meredith Resnick, LCSW, worked in healthcare for two decades and maintains a strong interest in the expressive arts. The co-auth...