The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth Joy

Herbalist Arielle De Martinez is on this episode sharing about whole plant medicine.  After Arielle's first daughter was born, she quickly learned that she was the only authority who had her family's best interests at heart. She relied on herbal medicine often in those early stages of motherhood, whether it was to support her own nervous system or her daughter's well-being. Over time, the herbal m...

Liz and Vito are pregnant with baby number 3! They are answering all of the listener questions in this episode.   Sponsors: Get 15% Off at https://dockatot.com/ with code MAMAS Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA to get 15% off. Why Chava? Episode 248: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning https://www.chabad.org/mul...

Liz Cobb is on this episode teaching us: Ways to prioritize self-care and allow it to be easy while raising small children Becoming aware of our often automatic self-talk and how to shift into empowering thoughts and emotions Creating habits that support your mental and emotional well-being How to Use hypnosis to support your mindset and dreams.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram. com/mamafollo...

What would your life look like if sleep was a priority?   How do you even make it a priority? Terry Cralle, of Better Sleep Council is a Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality specializes in sleep health and wellness. She is answering these questions in this episode and making the links between health and sleep.  Sleep may be affecting...

Kim Rittberg is on this week and talking about how millions of moms are working on their own terms and finding fulfillment outside the traditional 9-to-5, what moms across America are looking for, how to take stock of your own career situation, and tactical tips for women in various job sectors to find balance and fulfillment on their own terms - tips ranging from financial, relationship, career g...

Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial PlannerR and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children's dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for College is available from boo...

Andrea Ahonen is on this episode sharing her motherhood journey with us.  She starts with sharing her birth stories of her two daughters who were both "big babies." She had completely different experiences after doing research and finding a provider to support her choices. Andrea was later diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2017 and went on to have two more babies. This last year she learned of...

Heather  Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She's a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of a highly loved Podcast "Emotionally Uncomfortable" with over 6 million downloads, and counting.  Heather started her career as a social worker hel...

Kim Nissan's introduction to motherhood felt more like introduction by fire than a fairy tale as she navigated severe sleep deprivation and isolation that came with infant eczema, acid reflux, a pandemic, and intense dietary restrictions for her breastfeeding journey. She spent so much time Googling and reading and Pinterest-ing to make her way through pregnancy, labor and delivery, the fourth tri...

Aaron F. Steinberg, MA, PCC is a relationship coach, group facilitator, husband, and father of two young boys. He is the Co-Founder and CEO a relationship education and support organization, Babyproofing Your Relationship. In addition to his MA in Psychology, he has certificates in leadership development and sex education, is a NARM Complex and Developmental Trauma Practitioner, and is trained in...

Nicole's passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining "Woman's Work" is both what keeps her up at night, and what gets her up in the morning. Well that, and an abundant amount of coffee. An in-demand speaker, author of Validation is For Parking, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the "This Is Woman's Work" Podcast, her stalker-like obsession with confidence sets her...

Amber  lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills with her husband, son and dog. She is building community, and working with women in the Sierra Nevada Foothills by developing a mentoring network to support women who choose to have home births outside of the medical system. Her website houses the extensive research she and her husband compiled during her pregnancy about vaginal births after myomectomy (...

Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned certified intuitive eating counselor and freelance health and fitness journalist.  This episode, we dive into her births, developing a healthy relationship with food and so much more! You don't want to miss out on this episode! Connect with Pam: Website: www.pam-moore.com LinkedIn:/ www.linkedin.com/in/ pammoorewriter/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@pammoore303 I...

Lauren lives in Ottawa, Canada with her husband, two young children, and their 70 pound lap dog. She is a civil engineer by day and a family photographer by night. After her kids go to bed, she spends her evenings writing and illustrating children's books. She gets her inspiration from her children and she always has them help craft her stories and weave her tales. There's nothing quite like the i...

In this episode, Liz is answering listener questions about health, pregnancy and motherhood. She also dives into caffeine, sleep and glutathione on trying to conceive, pregnancy and fertility.  e: Elizabeth@ElizabethJoy.co w: www. ElizabethJoy.co fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311455916387591/?ref=bookmarks in:  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/ Sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by Dime Be...

What if you could choose the sex of your baby? There are many existing sex-selection methods out there, but parents have come to find out that these methods are confusing and unreliable. Kathryn Taylor introduces a natural sex-selection approach known as *The Babydust Method,* which is based on the latest scientific evidence. This book details the science behind the method, and explains how you ca...

Tiffany Belanger attended UCLA and adventured in the television and film industry prior to parenthood. In 2020 she founded cosleepy.com , a cosleeping one-stop shop to help modern parents keep their babies safe and close at night. She and her husband are currently bedsharing with their two little boys in Sacramento, California. Connect with Tiffany https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/ https://cosle...

JENNA WORTHEN is the founder of  Mom Who Works , an organization that aims to support working mothers.  Jenna  is tired of all of the biases that come with the term "working mother" - less pay and career mobility, unnecessary bias, and mom guilt, to name a few. Her new book,  Mom Who Works , supports the working mothers who live in a world without the phrase "working dads" by teaching actionable s...

  Liz is joined this episode by full spectrum birth worker, Lindsay Salamone.  They tackle what doulas do, how to advocate for yourself, and how to set yourself up for the birth you want.  They explain what doulas do and the research that supports having one at your birth.  They swap doula stories and deep dive into birth work. Connect with Lindsay: https://www.fertile-roots.com/ https://www.insta...

Tammi Pickle is the owner of a local high end family owned matchmaking agency.  Tammi is a professional matchmaker, coach, and relationship expert. She works for successful professionals that are looking to find the right person. This episode we discuss dating, advice, how a matchmaker works.  Tammi is also a Mom of 2 amazing boys ages 9 and 11.  Elite Connections 800-923-4200   https://www.instag...

Lindsay Stuart is a mom of three, entrepreneur, and founder of the postpartum apparel brand Mamalux.  Lindsay has a great story about how motherhood gave her the courage to venture into the unknown – and how she went from hiding and apologizing for being a working mother to bringing it into the light. Lindsay developed Mamalux after having her second child – when she got sick and tired of wearing...

Ara Katz a science buff who is one of the leading microbiome experts in the country.   Ara is passionate about reshaping how families think about microbial health. Amid the pandemic bacteria has been labeled the bad guy. But what if bacteria is a key to unlocking immune health, a thriving body, and a wise mind so we can bring the strongest version of ourselves to each day? As it turns out, less th...

Have you ever felt something was off with your baby?  From reflux to holding breath syndrome, Jessica Murphy had to figure it out on her own for her two kids.  She learned how to advocate for her children and know when something was off.  Jessica shares her parenting journey with us this episode.  Plus, Elizabeth drops some research behind Stevia and fertility.  Connect With Elizabeth https://www....

Lisa Moskovitz , RD, is a registered dietitian, the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, a large group nutrition practice, and the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, a personalized, science-based guide to finding your healthiest, happiest weight. She received a BS in nutrition from Syracuse University and then went on to complete an intensive dietetic internship at NYPresbyterian Hospital. Since then...

Welcome back to the former Miraculous Mamas podcast. This episode Liz is rolling out her rebrand and sharing all about it! She is joined by husband, Vito, this episode. They dive into traveling with children, preparing their bodies to try to conceive, why a good sex life is important and family goals for the new year.  Make sure to stay subscribed so you don't miss any great content!   Connect wit...