Wild and Well | Motherhood, Postpartum Wellness and Children’s Health

In this episode, I talk with Dr Maggie Wyss, a researcher and global health expert who has spent years studying how women make decisions in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. We talk about why modern motherhood often feels overwhelming, the crucial (but little-known) transition of matrescence , and why asking for help should be seen as strength – not weakness. Dr Maggie also shares what we can lear...

Gut health is the topic everyone is talking about and struggling with. One of the most common (and misunderstood) symptoms?  Acid reflux. In this episode, I sit down with Allison Jordan, Bloating and Constipation Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Craniosacral Therapist, to unpack the real causes behind acid reflux and what you can do about it from a functional approach....

We are surrounded by people and always just a tap of the finger away from “connecting” with others. Yet, collectively, we feel lonelier than ever before, especially mothers.  In this episode, I am once again joined by Jacqueline, the founder of The Only Hearts Club for a chat about something we all crave – but often find hard to build in the chaos of modern life: real community.  Whether...

As moms, we’re always tuned into our children’s health—but some things aren’t always easy to spot. In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Mel Van Schelven, a fellow mom and expert in oral and facial development, about something that can quietly affect feeding, sleep, behavior, and so much more. Tongue ties. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling that something’s off – but couldn’t quite put your fing...

Birth is one of the most profound and transformative experiences women have – yet it’s often surrounded by fear and uncertainty. The key to shifting that narrative lies in being truly prepared, and preparation goes far beyond the physical. It’s about mental, emotional, and spiritual readiness too. In this episode, I sit down with birth worker and hypnobirthing educator Kayla Eisener to explore wha...

As moms, we’re often tuned in to our kids’ milestones – but what about our own? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jessica Caceres, a Nurse Practitioner who’s passionate about women’s health, to shed light on an important chapter of our lives: perimenopause. Whether you’re noticing changes or just want to feel more prepared and empowered, this episode is here to support you, too. Jessica and...

What if you felt truly prepared for postpartum? What if you had the support you needed to navigate the fourth trimester—with someone checking in on you as much as your baby? Imagine knowing you’re not alone, and that both you and your little one are being cared for as you heal and adjust. That’s the kind of care Shari Stamps is passionate about. In this episode, I sit down with Shari – a mom of si...

Did you know that there is so much that we can do to support our fertility and increase our chances of conceiving and having healthy babies? There really is! In this episode, I sit down with Fertility and IVF Support Naturopath Kathryn Moloney to discuss all things fertility. We dive into the importance of identifying the root causes of fertility challenges, improving sperm health, preparing the b...

What do you think of when you think of health? Most of us think of the food we eat, physical activity, sleep, meditation or stress reduction activities. Maybe some even make up and skin care products and what cleaning products we use. But how many of us consider our homes when we think of our health? Not too many. Yet, we spend a lot of time in our homes. The health of our homes impacts our health...

Prioritizing your health and happiness is the greatest gift you can give your children. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Renee White to talk about why mothers must start prioritizing their wellness – and how we can do it alongside caring for our kids. This episode is full of insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help you shift your mindset and start putting yourself on the list. Dr Rene...

We often associate gut health with issues like bloating, IBS, or constipation. But what about other conditions such as anxiety, eczema, acne, hormonal irregularities, fatigue, body aches, and weight gain? Well, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Shalini Bhat is here to explain how these health issues are highly connected to the state of our gut. In this episode, Dr Shalini and I...

Many moms enter the postpartum period feeling isolated or with minimal support. However, this is a time when we need significantly more care, nourishment, and attention. It often isn’t until we are deeply depleted and exhausted before we realize how much support and true nourishment we really need during this time. I know that was the case for me! Fortunately, Maranda Bower is helping to change th...

When you think of a leader, what comes to mind? Take a moment. Did you picture yourself as a mother? Or other mothers? Many of us don't immediately associate leadership with motherhood, but we should. Mothers are some of the most powerful leaders there are! In this episode, Executive Leadership Coach Sarah Gibbons and I explore the vital role mothers play as leaders, discussing how to embrace supp...

Fertility struggles are very common among couples, and if current trends continue, these challenges may become the norm. Facing fertility issues can be incredibly stressful, exhausting, and even paralyzing. It can also be overwhelming to navigate all the information on increasing your chances of getting pregnant. That’s why I invited Dr Jane Levesque to the podcast to discuss how we can support ou...

I started getting osteopathy treatments in the early years of motherhood and it helped me so much. My body was rather misaligned and in pain after two pregnancies, carrying babies for hours every day and not taking proper care of myself. Osteopathy was one of the modalities that helped me so much on my journey back to prioritizing myself and having my health and energy back. I only wish I had know...

Time in nature and play are some of the best teachers for our children. Yet many children spend much of their days indoors in highly structured activities.  Parenting becomes more manageable when I take my kids outside. We all calm down there and find endless ways to play. Do you as well?  In this episode, I speak with Jayda Rivera, a Reggio Emilia Play School Teacher, all about how we c...

Have you heard the term matrescence? It is the transition of becoming a mother and all that goes with that. It is a process, not just a moment in time.  It is a wild, beautiful, complex and challenging process. Motherhood changes us profoundly. This is completely normal. In this episode, I chat with doula, coach and author Jessie Harrold about the massive transformational time of becoming a m...

Cultivating life skills in our kids through homemaking  Do you wish your kids helped out around the home more?  Do you find yourself nagging and constantly reminding your kids to clean up after themselves? Are you resentful of your family because you end up doing all the cooking, cleaning and laundry?  These are all common struggles that parents have.  That is why I asked Veron...

  We prepare and think about birth a lot. Or at least I did.  But postpartum? Not so much.  It wasn’t until after I had both my children that I even heard of a postpartum doula. A birth doula sure, but postpartum – no.  Postpartum was a shocking reality slap. It was beautiful. It was messy. And it was the first time in my life that I craved more support on such a deep level.&nb...

Morning sickness seems like something that we have to struggle through. The only options typically given are medicine, ginger tea or plain crackers.  Morning sickness can be so severe for many pregnant women that they are hesitant or even downright fearful to go through another pregnancy.  But there really is so much we can do to prevent morning sickness or reverse the symptoms if we are...

  Many of us feel isolated and lonely even though we constantly connect through social media and our devices.  We are busy in our lives yet not connected to the people we love.  We don’t see our friends as often as we would like or don’t have friends living close by. We are living in a loneliness epidemic – and mothers are often feeling this more so than anyone else.  This is w...

This was a fun chat with Maddy Pidel about motherhood, entrepreneurship, making big life changes, creating new habits and thinking bigger.  Maddy and I chat about: How we can pivot when a change is needed  The importance of community and support when making big life changes Connecting back to your seven year old self to find your purpose  Creating more space and being intentional wi...

We change so much when we become mothers. Our bodies change. Our brains change. Our day-to-day changes. It is no wonder that our identities and beliefs change too. It is liberating to let go of unhelpful beliefs that keep us small in motherhood and old, outdated identities that no longer serve us in our current moment.  In this episode of Wild + Well, I discuss several things that are helpful...

This episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today, and I am interviewed by Naturopath Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can enjoy motherhood more.  Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath and founder of Natural Super Kids. Through her Natural Super Kids Klub membership, Jessica helps busy moms raise healthy and resilient kids. She does this by assisting t...

Do you consider yourself a creative person?  Do you like the idea of living and working creatively but need help knowing where to begin? Would you like to have more playfulness and presence sprinkled throughout your day?  Well, I have good news for you. Today’s podcast is about creativity, specifically creative living and creative working.  Chatting with author Laura Benn in this ep...