To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP

Angela Douglas is a mom and the owner of Joy Grace Home Designs. Joy Grace Home Designs creates custom handmade decor, gifts, and organizational tools to bring joy to your home and grace to your heart. In this episode, Angela discusses with us how she loves to incorporate joy and creative talents into motherhood. Angela also shares tips on how to get started with a home business and provides us wi...

Vickie Victorenko is a licensed therapist, certified health & wellness coach, and a mom. Vickie has made it her life work to walk alongside mothers and focus on them through a whole person lens. In this uplifting episode, Vickie talks with us about:   Information overload and what to do about it  How mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness are linked  The existence and acknowledgme...

Gabi Ruth is an author, speaker, mom, friend, and purpose activator. As a complex trauma survivor, Gabi is passionate about sharing the different healing modalities and trauma recovery insights she has gained over the years in order to help other trauma survivors and those with complex-PTSD. Gabi has spoken at events and conferences worldwide, offers one-on-one and group coaching, and is the host...

Jodi Klaristenfeld is a mom to an adorable little girl who was born at 28 weeks due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome. After her daughter's early birth, Jodi quickly discovered preemie parents aren’t always given the support they need. She then created FLRRiSH, a platform offering NICU parent coaching, education, empowerment, support and resources to help famil...

Corey Bishop is the host of the podcast Tales from the NICU as well as Nonsense and Deep Thoughts . Corey created Tales from the NICU last year through the inspiration of his daughter, Mila Pearl. This podcast helps NICU parents cope and know they are not alone. Episode Takeaways: Corey's NICU Journey  Corey speaks of the challenges faced during a high-risk pregnancy, premature delivery, and early...

Rita Wadhwani is a Gut Health and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a private practice in Southern California. In this episode we discuss the importance of functional medicine, personalized care, optimizing newborn gut health in the NICU, and integrating functional medicine into mainstream healthcare.  Rita also shares with us her personal health and educational experience that lead her...

I am thrilled to have one of my role models on this podcast episode! Jeff Kerr is a retired pediatric neurologist, author, and screenwriter. He is the author of: Austin, Texas - Then and Now: A Photography Scrapbook The Republic of Austin Seat of Empire: The Embattled Birth of Austin, Texas Lamar's Folly The Republic of Jack Jeff is also the co-writer and Co-producer of the Documentary: The Last o...

Michelle Jaffery @michellethemommentor is a certified life coach and holds a Bachelors degree in Business-Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Michelle is a wife and mother to three young children. She has a special passion for helping mothers redefine their identity and purpose after becoming a parent. Michelle also published her first children’s book in 2021 titled “Don’t Grow Too...

Ellen Kornmehl, MD, is a mom of two and a cancer physician retired from an academic career at the Harvard Medical School treating women’s and other cancers. She is a pediatric and adult cancer survivor herself. Ellen loves to cook and writes about health as it connects to food, nutrition, and the environment drawing on evidence-based science. Ellen's current mission is to help today’s families sol...

Jeff and Jenna are the hosts of The Real Life of Parenting Podcast. Through their incredible show, they share insights, tips, and tricks for navigating the rollercoaster of parenthood. They are NICU parents and draw from their own experiences to help listeners "feel connected and reassured, because in the world of parenting, you're never alone." In this episode, Jeff and Jenna share their NICU sto...

Lisa McCarty is a women's health advocate for infertility, postpartum and beyond. Through Lisa’s own journey, she empowers others and shares her stories with courageous vulnerability. Lisa has published in major national outlets such as HuffPost, Newsweek, Today Show, Insider and more. In honor of April being infertility month, Lisa discusses this important topic and emotions that can be experienc...

Calling all Nurse Practitioner mamas! This is an episode you don't want to miss. I had the pleasure of speaking with Josie Tate. Josie is a mom, family nurse practitioner, and career mentor with a heart to see others succeed. Soon after becoming a nurse practitioner, she saw new NPs experience a disconnect between obtaining an advanced degree and embracing the role of advanced practice provider. T...

Krista Dykes is the host of an incredible podcast Secret Mom Hacks .  In this fun episode, we discuss embracing life at 40, life’s scary and amazing twists and turns, beautiful chaos, and the importance of community.  Episode Takeaways Community Support and Shared Experiences Connecting with other moms through local groups or creating new community resources  Intentional Living, Happiness Goals, P...

Dr. Julie Franks is an experienced & licensed mental health therapist for moms in Washington State, an expert in women’s mental health, and a social work educator. She is also a researcher and professor. Dr. Julie earned her Bachelors from Emory University, Masters in Theology from Vanderbilt University, and Masters of Social work/Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Practice and Leadership from...

Gretchen (G-Rex) and Charlene (Dirty Skittles) are the hosts of the incredibly popular Sh1t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast. This show examines mental health directly and states, “It’s okay not to be okay-just make sure you are talking to someone.” Gretchen and Charlene genuinely combine humor with serious topics to spread mental health awareness. In this episode, we discuss the success of their...

Elizabeth Nielsen is a pediatric speech language pathologist and owner of Tiny Voice Therapy Services which combines farm animals and therapy. Elizabeth is also the author of “Udder Chaos”, a children’s book based on “shenanigans on the farm”. In addition, Elizabeth is also an airbnb host where you can stay at her farm with your family!  In this delightful episode, Elizabeth discusses the many ben...

Veronica Bovenzi and Erika Neil join me today to discuss the therapeutic concept of “havening” and the book they just co-published for children called “Auntie Rosa’s Magic Hugs.” Erika is a psychotherapist and trainer specializing in treating trauma and teaching methods for managing stress and strengthening positive emotional states. Prior to becoming a full-time therapist, Erika was a lawyer for...

Nurse Practitioners, be sure to check out this awesome episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with April J. Odom. April is a DNP, FNP, with Full Practice Authority in the state of Illinois. She is a wife, mother, and nurse with a passion for mentoring future nurse leaders. April is a true pioneer who guides entrepreneurs, aspiring nurses, and experienced healthcare professionals. In this inspirin...

Kashaf Masood is a biomedical engineering graduate and the podcast host of “The Art of Levelling Up” where she discusses various subject matters to help listeners become the best version of themselves, through a science-based perspective. In this episode, we discuss navigating life, values, self-compassion, and much more! Check out The Art of Levelling Up here: https://linktr.ee/theartoflevellingu...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Eldin Hasa. Eldin Hasa is a highly accomplished Neuroscientist, Human Behavior Expert, and Transformation Coach with an impressive 18 years of experience in his field. With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind and behavior, Eldin has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of neuroscience and applying his expertise to help indiv...

My incredible guest today is Christine Carrig, M.S.Ed. Christine is the writer in residence for the Khora: Maternal and Reproductive Psychology Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University where she focuses on the intersection between maternal development and child development. She is also the founding director of Carrig Montessori School in Brooklyn, NY. She has been a Montessori educator and adm...

Shari Filsinger is a certified Mental Wellness, Nutrition, and Empty Nest Coach with Find Your Clarity Mental Wellness Coaching. She has a passion to help others overcome obstacles and assist in achieving more second half of life balance. Shari is also the author of the incredible book “Nobody Told Me It Would Be This Hard: Navigating Life with Adult Kids." In this episode, Shari discusses feeling...

Julie Dillemuth is an award-winning author with a Ph. D. in geography and BA in archaeology. She has six picture books and a self-published picture book translated into four languages. Her spatial thinking picture books inspire children to get outside, explore, draw and tell stories with maps. In this episode, Julie talks with us about her books, the benefits of spatial thinking and storytelling,...

My special guest today is Armi Grace Petersen. Armi Grace is a licensed and registered occupational therapist who focuses on maternal health and infant development. Her practice, Motivated OT Mama, is located in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and offers 1:1 in-home and telehealth services, webinars, as well as group classes. Armi Grace is a mom of three boys and passionate about providing educat...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Pahls, owner of The Candy Cloud. Stephanie is a mom, nurse, and runs a cotton candy business! In this episode, Stephanie shares with us tips for mom entrepreneurs, the importance of fun and play, as well as fun facts about cotton candy! It is practically impossible to not smile during this episode!  Check out Stephanie Instagram @the_candy_cloud Facebo...