The Nest on T.A.P.P.: Talks About Pregnancy and Parenting

Shalin and Heather talk about how she got into chiropractic work and what fuels her passion to continue. They discuss the other services she offers, the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, common concerns/discomforts she hears from her pregnant clients, a general schedule of care through pregnancy and after birth, and tips she wanted to share with pregnant families. Resources mentioned...

Erin Wen, osteopath and yoga instructor, joins the conversation about honoring our pelvic floor with a short anatomy review on muscles and structure. She weighs in on the discussion about kegels and even includes our favorite topic, resting. Our pelvic floor holds so much including many of our organs and our body's story - could be trauma, could be growth or expansion and also joy. Let's normalize...

Katie is joined by Angelica Baraona, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Registered Yoga Teacher to discuss the many facets of motherhood wellness. Angelica shares her own wellness journey and how she prepared her mind, body and and spirit for motherhood and what exciting modalities she's learning more about. The pair walk through the upcoming Motherhood Nutrition and Wellness Series...

Katie welcomes Heather Hunt back to the Nest for an informative discussion about diet, supplements and tips from pregnancy through postpartum. Dr. Heather is a Nevada County local. She was raised in Nevada City like her chiropractor father, Dr. Dale Jacobson DC before her. After much time away, she has been back in the area since 2009. Along with chiropractic, she specializes in cranial sacral the...

In this episode, Katie DaMota joins Jessica Parker to discuss her experience supporting women throughout the motherhood cycle. Jessica specializes in Women’s Health, Prenatal Health, Family Wellness, Eastern & Functional Medicine. She strongly believes in integrative health care, providing a supportive community for wellness, and the synergistic relationship of all modalities of medicine. In o...

In this episode, Katie welcomes Paige Doyle back to the Nest on TAPP for a practical talk on how we can meet our nutritional needs during breastfeeding. Paige is a Certified Nutritional Counselor working toward her Registered Dietician License with the University of Northern Colorado. In this talk, she covers the essential nutrients, common food sources as well as suggested servings. The handouts...

Katie and Chelsea welcome Anna Werderitsch, L.Ac., a practitioner of Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. With over 20 years of practice, she has witnessed this ancient medicine successfully treat our modern day neurological, gynecological, psychological and gastrointenstinal illness with success. In this conversation, she shares with us her wisdom around postpartum recovery from imm...

Ashley Newton from Elevating Families returned to talk with us about honoring winter holidays with little ones. She reminds us about slowing down, honoring winter solstice traditions including connecting with nature and other opportunities for seasonal magic. Connect with Ashley at https://www.elevating.family/ Circle Round (the book she mentions): https://serpentinemusic.com/circleround/

Katie DaMota welcomes Jahwei Chen-Graf, naturopath and clinical herbalist and owner of Remedy Garden Apothecary in Nevada City, California. Together they discuss boosting immune systems for cold and flu season with nutrition and herbal support. To find the recipes mentioned - click on her site, check out her IG or reach out to Jahwei for one-on-one support. Learn more at https://remedygarden.com/

In this episode, host Katie DaMota interviews David Arrell. David is an author, entrepreneur, consultant, and men’s coach currently living in Colorado Springs, CO. He is passionate about coaching men on how to more fully embrace and embody healthy masculinity, especially through the powerful modalities of partnership and parenting. His most recent work in this area is the book Welcome To Fatherhoo...

In this episode, host, Katie DaMota interviews Ashley Newton. Ashley is a truly holistic practitioner who integrates child development, somatics, mental health, and connection to spirit and nature in her work with children and families. She is passionate about helping families connect to the sacredness of life and heal family relationships to create deeper wellbeing. In this delightful conversatio...

In this episode, host Katie DaMota and Chelsea Bryan interviews Jahwei Chen-Graf, naturopath and clinical herbalist and owner of Remedy Garden Apothecary in Nevada City, California. During this episode Katie, Chelsea and Jahwei discuss homeopathy, nutrition and herbal support for families through pregnancy and family care. Learn more at https://remedygarden.com/

In this episode, host Katie DaMota interviews Catherine O'Brien. Catherine is a licensed family and marriage counselor. During this episode Katie and Catherine will discuss postpartum mood disorders, working through anxiety in parenthood, and supportive steps in pregnancy. Find more info about Catherine: https://happywithbaby.com/ For more about Postpartum International: https://www.postpartum.net...

In this episode, host Katie DaMota interviews Paige Doyle. Paige is a certified holistic nutritionist who helps clients with weight management, balancing blood sugars, healing the gut, hormonal balancing and mood/sleep disorders. During this episode we’ll go over meal plans, recipes, and nutritional advice to keep you feeling your best throughout pregnancy and postpartum. If you’re trying to conce...

In this episode, host, Katie DaMota interviews Ashley Newton. Ashley is a Somatic Movement Therapist and founder of Wellspring Nature School. She is passionate about helping families connect to the sacredness of life and heal family relationships to create deeper wellbeing. In this delightful conversation you'll learn about the importance of honoring the seasons with children. This episode is prim...

Join Katie DaMota as she interviews Keri Dahlstrom. Ease your worries and get your questions answered about craniosacral therapy for birth and babies. Keri is a physical therapist and a craniosacral therapist working with families in Nevada County with a wealth of knowledge to share. Schedule a visit with her or find more at her website: www.heartandsoulpt.com

Join Katie DaMota as she interviews Kate Drucker. This talk is perfect for expectant couples and new parents to have an opportunity to hear about common dynamics in relationships after having kids and ways to support their relationship during the transition to parenthood. Kate is a coach and doula, who has a background working as a psychotherapist with youth, families, and perinatal populations. S...

Join Katie DaMota as she interviews Sarah Rosensweet as they learn why we yell at our kids and discuss some concrete strategies to improve your self-regulation. Self-regulation doesn't mean you never get upset with your kids. It means you learn how to calm yourself so that you can respond rather than react when things are hard. Read more at www.sarahrosensweet.com

Join Katie DaMota as she interviews Daniela DiPiero, MFT, Julie Franklin, craniosacral therapist, and Chelsea Bryan, midwife, and doula. Birth is transformative. It can have a lasting impact on the beginning of our parenting journey as well as our mental, emotional, and physical health. Join us for a discussion with three experienced and diverse birth professionals, we will explore a variety of to...

Join Katie DaMota as she interviews Ashlee Sakaishi-Griffiths as she shares her passion for maternal health and wellness as it relates to her experience as an Ayurvedic specialist: postpartum meal planning, digestion, common pitfalls of meal trains, and general recommendations for setting up the most ideal support network regarding food.

It's our first episode and host Katie DaMota is talking Pelvic Floor 101 with Chelsea Lynch. Do you suffer from “mommy bladder”? Does sex hurt? Are leaks bringing you down? With your busy life as a mom, you should not have to spend energy dealing with these embarrassing and annoying things! Chelsea Lynch will teach you everything you need to know to take control of your symptoms so you can live yo...