Womb Wisdom

In this episode, I interview Maureen Farrell. She is a homebirth midwife, mama of 2, lactation counselor. We have an awesome conversation about her pregnancies and her work as a homebirth midwife.  "My name is Maureen Farrell; I am a Certified Family Herbalist, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Doula, and a Homebirth Midwife. My practice is centered around Elkins, WV, and I can typical...

In this episode I share about Fertility Awareness Method Tracking and charting and specifically charting in the postpartum phase and how it's different from typical charting in other phases of life.  I cover basic FAM charting including basal body temperature, cervical mucus & cervical position.  I will also go over FAM charting in the postpartum phase, which is broken down into: Pha...

In this episode, I have invited on one of the members of my Holistic Fertility Awareness Mentorship Program . Stephanie was charting her cycle with fertility awareness for over a year. She was learning the method from books and podcasts, and reached out to me to see if there was anything she was missing. In this episode we chat about all of the gaps that we were able to fill in throughout our work...

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Laura Prentice, owner of Beldam Woman Care. Laura is a Fertility Awareness Method educator. I specifically wanted to have her on to share about her work teaching girls and teens about the menstrual cycle and introducing them to the Fertility Awareness Method. I often share about how angry/frustrated/sad I am that I didn't receive the teach...

In this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Denell Barbara Randall, she is a women's integrative health coach that specializes in pelvic healing and has a rich story of her own to share. Her work centers around pelvic health and cervical wellness in particular. This is such an open and honest conversation and I am so excited to share it with you, dear listener! Connect with Denell: Website...

In this episode I interview Jill Magoffin. She is a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, new parent educator, author of two children's books. We chat about her personal experience with 2 hospital caesarean births. She shares about the lack of education and choice she was given at that time. While supporting a friend in labor, she first heard the term doula... The rest is history, s...

 nraeIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Dr. Nicola Sykes (Rinaldi). She is the author of the book, No Period, Now What? This book was a sort of bible for me while I was navigating recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA).  She shares about her personal story through HA recovery, fertility treatments, pregnancy and staying motivated when pregnancy is no longer a...

This episode is from a live event I just did on the Fertility Awareness Method. In the event we went over: The basics of the female reproductive system The Fertility Awareness Method Parameters for a healthy menstrual cycle How to track and chart basal body temperature, cervical mucus and cervical position The applications of the Fertility Awareness Method - pregnancy prevention, conception, body...

In this episode I interview my first ever Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella. Maria and I also went to acupuncture school together and are reconnecting for the first time in a long time here on the podcast! Find Maria -  https://www.instagram.com/maria_villella/ Ashtanga Workshop with Maria 1.7.2023- I'll be there and would love to see any LA locals! https://shefayogavenice.com/event/a...

In this episode, I interview Alisa Wilcox. She is a business and success mentor and has been helping me with my own course launch! In this episode we chat about her personal story through premature menopause at age 30 and her journey towards egg adoption. Find Alisa: https://www.alisawilcox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_alisa_wilcox/ Find Holly: https://rosebudwellness.com/ https://www.instag...

In this episode, Holly interviews Brittany Scott. Brittany is a Perinatal Fitness Specialist located in Muncie, IN. She has her CSCS from the NSCA and further certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach. She owns her own business offering personal training both in person and online and also partners with gyms and healthcare providers to help provide moms with the best care possib...

This recording comes from a talk that I gave to Sharna Southan's community on Womb & Menstrual Cycle care. She offers a unique perspective on womb love and care because of her experience and work with women around pregnancy loss.  Videos referenced: Yoni steaming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSojt7_priU&t=8s Castor Oil Pack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Y5ZQzaSOU&t...

Marisa Faye is a women's hormone and gut health expert with a robust online nutrition and wellness practice supporting women all over North America through her signature hormone healing course the Balanced Hormone Blueprint and one-on-one transformative private client services. After spending years trying to figure out her own hormone and gut symptoms and seeing countless providers...

In this episode, Holly interviews Dr. Beck Hoehn of Mighty River Wellness. Dr. Hoehn is a Los Angeles-based board-certified acupuncturist who treats pain, digestive disorders, stress, and hormonal imbalances, and specializes in supporting women’s wellness and fertility. She is committed to helping patients lead a better life and collaborates with them on personalized wellness plans. Dr. Hoehn...

In this episode, I interview Alissa Matthewson of Cocoon Therapy Services - she is a trauma informed yoga instructor, certified hypnotherapist, Reiki practitioner and specializes in pregnancy loss and birth trauma. She is a Mama to one sweet daughter and has a rich story to share. She is in a same-sex marriage. Her first pregnancy resulted in an ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Her second pregna...

In this episode, I chat with Natalie Elliott. At her business, Moon Baby Magic, she is a birth keeper and yoga teacher. She offers women's circles and birth packages and we had a really fun conversation in this episode. In this episode we chat about: Struggling with tampons in the early years Going from feeling embarrassed to feeling empowered by her menstrual cycle Bleeding phase rituals Hashimot...

In this episode, I interview Alissa Matthewson of Cocoon Therapy Services. She is a Mama to one sweet daughter and has a rich story to share. She is in a same-sex marriage. Her first pregnancy resulted in an ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Her second pregnancy resulted in her sweet baby girl. Listen in to hear the full story.  Find Alissa: IG - https://www.instagram.com/cocoon_therapy_with_alis...

Happy National Period Day! If you didn't know it's national period day, don't worry this is the first one! I wanted to celebrate this day with sharing my personal period herstory. It's a long and winding road that has led me to where I am today. I am so grateful for my own struggles that have led me to all of the amazing teachers and mentors that I have worked with over the years. After sharing my...

In this episode Holly interviews Jenna Wolfe of Own You Parenting Story on her journey through menstruating, getting pregnant, giving birth, going through the postpartum phase with both of her babies and motherhood.  Jenna Wolfe is a lactation counselor, certified Purejoy Parenting Coach, and breastfeeding mom of two!  (Yes, still breastfeeding her 5 and 3 year olds!) She pairs the exper...

In this episode I interview Sarah Bivens. Sarah shares about her decision to have a home birth with her first baby and how that has led to the work that she and her husband do raising awareness about home birth through their business 'Doing it at home'. Find Sarah: IG - https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ Website - https://diahpodcast.com/ Podcast - https://diahpodcast.com/listen/ Find Holly:...

In this episode, I interview Amy Dawson of Yin Dew Herbal Medicine. Amy has a beautiful story to share filled with dreams, connection and loving support from those around her. She had planned a home birth with a midwife, but ended up transferring to the hospital when there was meconium found in the amniotic fluid after her water broke. Rather than focusing on the disappointment of things not going...

In this episode, I interview Amelia Mora Mars. Amelia is a Mom to six daughters and four sons, a psychotherapist and mom coach to women raised by emotionally unavailable mothers. She empowers women to break the cycle, heal their hearts, and become the moms they always wanted. As a mom, she too had to learn to overcome these emotional wounds caused by her relationship with her mother. Through her p...

This was a super fun conversation with Kristin Maresca and was part of a birth processing course she is enrolled in. She asks me to share about my lifelong birth perceptions. It's a raw and vulnerable chat, that left me feeling open & free to share from my heart.  About Kristin -  "I am a mother to two amazing girls, both birthed at home; a wife to an incredibly supportive partner; a...

In this episode, I interview Cynthia, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 10 years experience in the field. Serving women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & helping them get their period back, restore their health & find balance with food & exercise is her passion & her main focus in her practice. Since founding the Eat to Regain Your Period Program in April 2020, She’s worked with  hundreds...

In this episode, Kristen Maresca interviews Holly about her birth. This is birth story listening and is a powerful way to release any unresolved trauma associated with labor and birth.  Find Holly: Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799 Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/ Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/