The Wellness Pod

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I speak with Jennifer Sargent, the CEO of Pacify. Pacify connects you with trusted doulas and lactation consultants, offering flexible support to guide you through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. To learn more about Pacify, visit https://www.pacify.com For additional perinatal and maternal resources, downloads, and courses, visit https://perinatalwelln...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Philippa Cox, a globally experienced midwife, pregnancy coach, and advocate for empowered birthing. Drawing from her experience in midwifery, bodywork modalities, and coaching, Philippa created the Pathway to Radiant Motherhood. For more information about Philippa and her work, visit her website https://www.philippacoxpregnancycoach.com For perinata...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Valerie Kvita and Bilge Apak Sato. We talk about their workbook "I Am Magic", empowerment, choice, and self-love during fertility challenges. You can find out more about Valerie and Bilge at https://thetinypea.com . For perinatal resources, downloads, and products, visit https://perinatalwellness.podia.com

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I talk with Shannon Bonardy. Shannon is a hearing loss advocate and influencer who is passionate about empowering other hard-of-hearing individuals, especially new mothers. Having navigated the challenges of motherhood with hearing loss, Shannon shares her personal journey and offers support and encouragement to others. To connect with Shannon, check out her In...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I have a lively conversation with Ramona Spence Riley, the CEO of Cosmic Womb-Man. Ramona is a mother of three and is a womb wellness specialist who focuses on healing the reproductive system amongst other things. For more information about Ramona, visit https://www.cosmicwombman-usa.com or reach out to her @cosmicwombman on Instagram/Facebook/TikTok. For furth...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Jill Zechowy, a physician and perinatal psychotherapist. We talk about her practice and her dedication to the well-being of women and mothers. Dr. Jill is the author of the book "The Motherhood Survival Manual". You can learn more about Dr. Jill at   https://www.motherhoodsurvivalmanual.com and follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.co...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Michelle Gauthier about her journey from juggling motherhood and a demanding career to finding balance and becoming a Life Coach. To learn more about Michelle, vist her website at: https://www.michellegauthier.com Also check out Michelle's podcast "The Overwhelmed Working Woman Postcast" on Apple or Spotify   For further perinatal resources, visit h...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Elisabeth Schellekens, founder of Elle's Corner. Elisabeth created Elle's Corner to provides online classes and counseling for moms, as she believes that every mom deserves to be seen and heard. To learn more about Elle's Corner, visit https://www.elles-corner.com For further resources, visit https://www.perinatalwellness.net

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Aliya Allen-Valley and Khalida Saalim, co-founders of the Caribbean Coalition for Maternal and  Reproductive Health (CCMRH). They created CCMRH after realizing how difficult it was to access data related to maternal and reproductive health in the Caribbean region.  You can learn more about CCMRH at https://www.ccmrh.org For further resources about m...

On this episode of The Wellness Pod, I talk with author Keegan Prue about his family's journey with IVF. Keegan shares his inspiration to write "The IVF Dad", and the emotional challenges faced by him and his wife.  You can learn more about "The IVF Dad" here https://www.theivfdad.com For further maternal mental health and perinatal wellness resources, visit https://www.perinatalwellness.net

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I welcome back Maureen Fura to chat about Mammha - A health tech startup on a mission to provide a complete and comprehensive maternal mental health solution.  You can find out more about Mammha and the work they do here https://www.mammha.com For further resources visit https://www.perinatalwellness.net

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Ali Prato, creator of the podcast Infertile AF and founder of the Infertile AF Group. We talk about her journey with secondary infertility and how it led her to contribute her talents to infertility awareness. You can listen to Ali's podcast at Infertile AF and find more info about Ali and her work at Infertile AF Group also, check out Ali's new boo...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, creator and host of the Fertility Friday podcast and blog. We talk about her work as a Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner.  Check out Lisa's How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws at You! and her book Real Food for Fertility You can find out more about Lisa at https://...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Lisa Collins, the co-founder of The Hospital Doulas, an Orlando agency providing select expectant parents with premium Evidence Based Birth® childbirth education, birth doula care exclusively in the hospital setting, and in-home postpartum doula care. For more information on The Hospital Doulas and Lisa's work, visit https://thehospitaldoulas.com an...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with LaTasha Reece and Rachel Brown from Postpartum Peace of Mind, where they work to provide evidence-based, equitable, community-focused postpartum care, resources and education for Women of Color at no cost to them or their families. To learn more about Postpartum Peace of Mind, visit https://www.postpartumpeace.org/home . You can also follow them on...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Catherine Minto-Bain, Medical Director of the Trinidad & Tobago IVF & Fertility Centre. Dr. Catherine has been a fertility specialist for over two decades, and has experience working in both her native UK and her adopted home of Trinidad and Tobago. She has been the Medical Director at Trinidad and Tobago IVF and Fertility Centre since 2008. To...

On this new episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Tania Paredes, a licensed clinical social worker in Miami, FL. Dr. Paredes is also a specialist in postpartum depression in women and men. We talk about her journey into the field of perinatal mental health.  You can find out more about Dr. Paredes at https://www.taniaparedes.com and follow her on instagram at @4th_trimester For further reso...

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Stephanie Mair, a specialist perinatal mental health midwife based in Scotland. We talk about her journey into this field and the importance of midwifery in maternal mental health. You can follow Stephanie on Twitter at @mwstephmair For further resources, please visit https://www.perinatalwellness.net

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Meyleen Velasquez, a licensed clinical social worker. We talk about infant attachment and infant mental health.  To learn more about Dr. Velasquez, please visit https://www.hummingbirdcounseling.com For more info about Dr. Shari-ann James, and resources for maternal mental health, please visit https://www.perinatalwellness.net

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Erin King-Mullins, a Colorectal surgeon in Atlanta who created the blog Corona Mamas  after delivering her first child in February 2020, and experiencing the isolation of shelter-in-place due to COVID-19.

On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Regina Townsend, infertility awareness advocate and the founder of The Broken Brown Egg . Regina works tirelessly to provide women and families with the resources and tools to navigate their journeys through infertility and towards parenthood, especially in under-served and under-represented minority communities. For more info on Regina and the Brok...

Welcome back to the Wellness Pod! It's been a while since we've uploaded any interviews, but we're back with a great guest. On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I talk to Paola Sur, and author, journalist, and blogger. We talk about her new book, "The Anxious Mom Manifesto". You can learn more about Paola and her new book at the urls: https://www.paolasur.com https://momxious.com   For more info a...

Hey everyone, In this episode, I chat with actor/director/film-maker Taromi Lourdes from Trinidad & Tobago, my home country! Taromi wrote, directed and stared in the film "Hush-a-Bye", a story about postpartum depression. We talk about her motivations for making this great film and shedding light on the postpartum depression.   "Hush-a-Bye" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8991562/?ref_=nmbio_mbio    

On this episode, I speak with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in counselling psychology and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with over 17 years of experience in maternal health and psychology studies. Located in Edmonton, Canada, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood and healing. Her deep desire is to inspire women and mothers to discover lasting...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter, the CEO of Caribbean Moms Network. Dr. Flores-Carter is a Prof. of Social Work and a researcher in the social and behavioral science field. She is an expert in maternal mental health and has dedicated her career to bringing awareness to issues affecting women and children. Caribbean Moms Network https://caribbeanmomsnetwork. com/   California Ba...