Sacred Window Podcast: Nurturing Awareness in Postpartum Care

Join Christine Devlin as she unveils the profound Universal Mother Principles – essential guidelines for anyone in a caregiving role, from doulas to parents and beyond. Discover the nine key principles: intention, simplicity, flexibility, compassion, listening, intuition, grounding, non-judgment, and presence, and learn how they can transform your approach to care. Christine also delves into the a...

Join Christine Devlin Eck as she explores the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and its practical application in modern life, particularly postpartum care. Discover the 5,000-year-old Indian medical science focused on individual balance and preventive health. Christine breaks down five key steps to integrate Ayurvedic principles: noticing your body, understanding the five elements and three doshas, iden...

Join Christine Devlin as she reflects on the profound legacy of Ysha Oakes, the visionary founder of the Original Sacred Window School. Discover how Ysha integrated the wisdom of Ayurvedic principles into transformative postpartum care practices, drawing inspiration from her time at the Maharishi School in Iowa. Christine shares the pivotal impact of Ysha's teachings on her own journey and the for...

Join Christine Devlin on the Sacred Window Podcast as she welcomes Ashley Rocha, founder of Lady Well, for an insightful discussion on hormonal health and postpartum recovery. Ashley shares her empowering journey overcoming PMDD through natural methods and lifestyle shifts, emphasizing the crucial role of hormonal balance. Learn about the benefits of naturopathic care and the mission behind Lady W...

Christine highlights seven often-neglected areas of postpartum care. She stresses the extended recovery period, the importance of addressing basic needs like breastfeeding and digestion, and the necessity of proper nutrition. Establishing routines, cultivating supportive relationships, and prioritizing mental and emotional well-being are also crucial for a mother's long-term health and resilience....

Christine Devlin and Molly McConnell, on the Sacred Window Podcast, explore the beneficial aspects of Kapha dosha, particularly resilience and rejuvenation. They explain how Kapha, linked to earth and water, offers stability and immunity, while also noting the risks of stagnation. They recommend practices like exercise, warming spices, and dry brushing to maintain balance, along with personalized...

In this episode, Christine Devlin Eck delves into the Universal Mother Principles, essential guidelines for providing compassionate postpartum care. She discusses how simplicity and flexibility in care routines, coupled with deep listening and intuition, can create a nurturing space for new mothers. Christine emphasizes the importance of grounding techniques and non-judgmental presence to build tr...

Christine Eck and Victoria Rose discuss the importance of creating a sacred and conscious approach to IVF (in vitro fertilization). Victoria, founder of Luminous Birth, emphasizes the need to reframe IVF as a loving and whole process, integrating preconception care and holistic practices. She highlights the significance of birth and conception imprints, the role of love in family creation, and the...

Kate Lumpkin, an Ayurveda Wellness Coach, shared her journey through IVF on the Sacred Window Podcast. Kate, who has a background in yoga and postpartum doula work, discussed her introduction to Ayurveda during her yoga teacher training and how it influenced her approach to health and fertility. She detailed her struggles with infertility, including a two-year journey to conceive her first child a...

Christine Eck and Stefanie discuss the intersection of passion and profession in the field of doula work. Stefanie, a Lamaze educator since 2002 and president of Doula Training Canada, shares her journey from a self-funded hobby to a full-time business. She emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals, identifying target markets, and overcoming money mindset issues. Stefanie's business grew si...

Christine Eck and Marie Barker discuss the transformative power of breathwork in healing. Marie, a breathwork practitioner from Saskatoon, Canada, emphasizes the importance of conscious breathing for health and wellness. She shares her journey from teaching to focusing on breathwork, particularly during her recovery from long COVID. Marie explains how shallow breathing impacts the immune system an...

Christa De Ridder, an Ayurvedic practitioner from the Netherlands living in Vancouver, discusses the importance of intentional eating, especially during postpartum. She emphasizes small, incremental changes to maintain healthy eating habits and the benefits of planning meals and groceries. Christa recommends nourishing foods like lentil soup, braised meat, and simple meals that are easy to digest....

Christine Eck and Meaghan Beames discuss the benefits of craniosacral therapy, particularly for postpartum care. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on method that releases tissues and fascia, enhancing the body's self-healing capabilities. It is effective for both adults and newborns, addressing issues like digestive problems, muscle tension, and emotional trauma. Meaghan emphasizes the i...

Christine Eck and Kate O'Donnell discuss Ayurvedic postpartum care, focusing on dietary shifts to support digestion and overall health. They emphasize how postpartum impacts Vata, the dosha governing digestion, recommending easily digestible foods like rice gruel and soups. Kate advises incorporating digestive spices and avoiding raw foods and greens. They highlight the importance of nourishing fa...

Christine Devlin Eck and Kay'aleya Hunnybee discuss the lost art of restorative tonics on the Sacred Window Podcast. Kay'aleya, a clinical herbalist with 15 years of experience, shares her journey into herbalism, starting with a plant walk in 2005. She highlights the benefits of tonic herbs like Astragalus, Gynostemma, and Chavan Prash, emphasizing their role in maintaining health and resilience....

Christine Eck and Lauren Pick explore the therapeutic benefits of intentional home design, emphasizing the creation of supportive environments tailored to individual needs. They discuss how elements like lighting, textiles, music, and natural materials can enhance well-being. Lauren offers practical tips for caregivers, such as utilizing natural light, weighted blankets, and personalized playlists...

As a sleep specialist and staff psychologist at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dr. Daniela Marchetti, drawing from her own experience as a mother, emphasizes the crucial role of circadian rhythm in infant and parental sleep. She advocates for consistent sleep routines, maximizing natural light exposure, and practicing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), including relaxati...

In this episode, Christine Eck and Corinne Andrews discuss the integration of prenatal and postnatal yoga with Ayurvedic postpartum care. Corinne emphasizes the importance of continuity in care, from conception through postpartum, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by mothers. She shares her approach to teaching, which includes creating a safe, supportive space for sharing an...

Claudia Welch, a lifelong student of medicine and author of "Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life," discussed the importance of hormonal health and the tectonic shifts in our lives. She emphasized the role of oxytocin in creating a receptive matrix for new neural pathways and the significance of connection and safety in postpartum periods. Welch highlighted the three laws of tissue nutrition i...

In this episode of the podcast, host Christine welcomes Heather Todd Franklin and Dru Erin Houchen, two inspiring women who have blended their passions for postpartum care and conscious business practices. Heather, the owner of Gulfport Yoga and founder of Prana Mama, emphasizes the crucial role of authenticity in her work. She shares how she has navigated the challenges of finding the right brand...

In a thought-provoking conversation, Christine Eck, the director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, sat down with Gal Gallucci, a seasoned sexological body worker and postpartum caregiver. Their discussion centered on the critical importance of integrating sexological body work into postpartum care. Gal emphasized the holistic approach of this modality, which encompasses not only reproductiv...

Christine welcomes Shelley Rahim to the Sacred Window Podcast, highlighting her journey from a prenatal yoga instructor to a birth and Ayurvedic postpartum doula. Shelley shares how her early experiences of giving birth at a young age led her to discover the benefits of yoga for birth preparation. She describes her prenatal yoga training at Kripalu in 2005 and how it sparked her passion for unders...

In a thought-inspiring conversation, Nicolay emphasizes the importance of holistic care that integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She underscores the significance of creating supportive communities for new parents, who often face deep loneliness and cultural challenges. As an experienced practitioner, Nicolay shares valuable insights on facilitating effective support circles....

In this episode, Christine discusses the importance of flexible postpartum planning on the Sacred Window Podcast. She emphasizes the need to adapt plans to accommodate unexpected challenges, rather than rigidly adhering to a set schedule. Christine highlights the significance of food, rest, and community support in postpartum care. She shares personal experiences, such as preparing easy recipes fo...

In this episode, Christine Devlin Eck and Nicole Bulow discuss the importance of pelvic floor health and its impact on overall well-being. Nicole, founder of SolFuel, a pelvic health physical therapy clinic, shares her journey from sports medicine to pelvic health, influenced by her own postpartum experiences. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body and the need for holistic approaches t...