Wisdom of the Womb Podcast

In this episode of Wisdom of the Womb , I'm sharing our family's experience enrolling our nearly three-year-old son in survival swim lessons. From the emotional challenges of watching him learn these life-saving skills to the incredible transformation we've witnessed, this conversation dives into one of the most important parenting decisions we've made. Did you know that drowning is one of the lea...

As women move through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, it’s natural to begin questioning old patterns and wanting to make different choices for your health, your home, and your children. But what happens when your partner isn’t fully on board? In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most common conversations I have with clients, friends, and women inside my coaching programs: how...

In episode 7 of our home birth series, we sit down with Emily Nachazel to hear the powerful story of her two very different birth experiences — from a hospital transfer during her first birth to the deeply healing and redemptive experience of free birthing her second baby at home. Emily describes herself as a “birth nerd,” and although her work as a business and leadership coach for women isn’t di...

In this sixth episode of our Homebirth Series, I’m joined by Emily, holistic nutritionist and amazing mother of three, who shares her deeply personal journey through all three of her home births. Emily opens up about how being surrounded by women who had already experienced natural and home birth shaped her mindset before becoming a mother herself.  We explore the unique differences between h...

In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m preparing for my second home birth—mentally, emotionally, and physically. This time around feels different in so many ways, and I’m leaning into what I’ve learned from my first birth while also making space for a completely new experience. I walk through the mindset work that’s grounding me, the practices I’m returning to, and how I’m holding both intention and...

In this powerful episode of the Home Birth Series, we sit down with Hannah—a former pediatric nurse practitioner who has transitioned into her true calling as a holistic life and wellness coach. She shares her deeply transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, offering an honest and inspiring look at what it means to trust your intuition and step into empowered motherhood. Han...

This episode is one of the most intimate and powerful conversations in the Wisdom of the Womb birth story series so far—and it’s truly a must-listen. I’m joined by one of my closest friends, joining us from Colorado, as she shares her deeply transformative journey into motherhood. From her fast-paced corporate life to becoming a stay-at-home mom, her story is a beautiful unfolding of trust, surren...

In this third episode of our Home Birth Story Series, we sit down with Camryn—a mama of two, therapist, and Reiki practitioner—as she shares her deeply personal journey through two home births. Camryn opens up about what initially drew her to home birth, including the powerful influence of witnessing her own mother give birth at home to her younger siblings. That early imprint shaped her understan...

In the second episode of my Home Birth Series, I sit down with Emily to hear her powerful and inspiring home birth stories. Emily shares her unexpected solo birth experience, as well as her second, deeply supported water birth, and what each of these experiences taught her about trust, preparation, and surrender. We also explore her journey toward revillaging —creating a strong, supportive communi...

Home Birth Story: First Time Mom Home Birth Story After Spiritual Conception | Birth Story Series Ep 1 In this powerful first episode of the Birth Story Series, I sit down with Sarah Persitz to explore her deeply personal journey into motherhood—from spiritual conception to her first-time home birth experience. Sarah shares how intuition, energy work, and a profound sense of inner knowing guided h...

In this week's episode I discuss how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar weight-loss drugs are being used at unprecedented rates — especially by women of reproductive age. I share why this trend deeply concerns me, and why I believe these medications pose serious, largely unknown risks for future fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term generational health. This conversation ha...

In this episode I share some really vulnerable feelings that came up after receiving a DM from someone I was supposed to do a collaboration with. I talk about why censorship and a culture of silence for fear of speaking out about anything controversial is harmful to our society, as well as, go into how the connection of politics and health and polarization that's happening is dangerous.  &nbs...

In this episode, I share my honest, nuanced perspective on the growing media controversy around freebirth — from my years of birth work and personal birth experience, to the systemic issues fueling polarization, fear, and misunderstanding in the birth world. In This Episode You’ll Hear About: What freebirth actually is and how it became more widely known through The Freebirth Society’s online pres...

In this episode, I share the full story of consciously conceiving our second baby — from choosing ancestral child spacing to navigating postpartum cycles, illness, intuition, and the sweetest positive test moment. In This Episode You’ll Hear About: Why we waited 3 years between babies and the ancestral + physiological wisdom behind it Ecological breastfeeding, delayed cycles, and waiting for my pe...

  In this episode, I’m breaking down the real root causes of picky eating (hint: it’s not just your child being “stubborn”) and sharing practical strategies you can start using today to bring peace back to your table. We’ll cover: ✨ The four most common hidden reasons kids refuse food (it’s deeper than “personality”) ✨ Why it’s okay if your child isn’t eating kale every night (protein and h...

Should you trust your pediatrician? 🤔 Today I’m not here to give you a simple yes or no. Instead, I’m sharing stories of times doctors mismanaged my child’s care—including how one pediatrician misdiagnosed bloody diarrhea (and what we did instead). In this episode, I’ll cover: Why being a steward of your child’s health sometimes means saying no How to balance having a pediatrician on hand while s...

In this episode, I’m so excited to introduce you to Natalie Honeycutt— the newest practitioner joining the Stefanie Adler Wellness Team. Natalie brings her unique expertise, warm energy, and passion for helping women and families feel their absolute best. Together, we talk about her background, her approach to wellness, and how she’ll be supporting clients inside our practice. Whether you’ve been...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my real and raw postpartum experience — navigating grief, chronic illness, gut health struggles, and the emotional toll of motherhood. From the shock of postpartum sleep deprivation to uncovering mineral deficiencies and hidden gut infections, this is my story of breaking down, getting answers, and slowly piecing myself back together. If you’ve ever...

Today’s episode features a powerful conversation with Greta Ertl — a spiritual life and business coach who helps high-achieving women slow down, reconnect with their purpose, and cultivate inner peace using Kundalini yoga, Human Design, and mindset coaching. We dive deep into the magic of Kundalini yoga — what it is, why it’s so transformative, and how it can help you access more energy, confidenc...

In this episode Jiordana and I speak to what food psychology is and why it's key to having a healthy relationship with food and your body. We speak to how food gets programmed into us at an early age, how to break cycles of restriction and more! Jiordana is a clinical nutritionist, hypnotherapist, TEDx speaker and an expert in eating behaviour. Jiordana runs a vibrant practice that focuses on the...

In this powerful and heart-centered conversation, Stephanie welcomes Becca Dollard—a somatic healing practitioner and holistic life coach—onto the show. Becca supports high-functioning moms who’ve done the work through therapy and personal growth but are yearning for a deeper, more embodied connection to themselves. Together, they dive into the topic of somatic eating, exploring how to transform y...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of modern diet trends and conflicting advice, you’re not alone. But today, we're going to unravel the truth about the foods our bodies were truly made to thrive on—and how returning to these ancestral eating practices can unlock our greatest potential. In this episode, I’m joined by Sally Fallon. Sally is a pioneering force in the world of nutrition, an...

This episode, I sat down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, renowned author of the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) books, medical doctor, and pioneer of holistic approaches to healing through food and lifestyle. Dr. Campbell-McBride joins us for a deeply insightful, no-holds-barred conversation on the foundational role of the gut in overall health, the devastating impact of modern medicine when...

If you’ve ever assumed the dentist’s office was a place of healing, this episode might just turn that belief on its head. Today, we're diving into the world of biological dentistry and exploring how conventional dental practices may be exposing us to hidden toxins—and what we can do to protect ourselves and our families. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Griffin Cole. Dr. Cole has been practicing...

In this episode Stefanie and Liv dive deep into the Art of Aligned Relationships. Find out more about Liv's work in the notes here. https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective/