Womb Wisdom

In this episode, I interview Traditional Midwife, Maira D B Magalhaes of Birthing Hearts. She shares about her 4 births and how much she learned in the process. She also shares about how she walks with women through birth & into the postpartum period. Find Maira: IG - https://www.instagram.com/mairadbm_midwife/ Website - https://www.birthinghearts.com/ Find Holly: Community – https://www....

In this episode, I interview Doula Ray. She shares a heartbreaking story of her first pregnancy & birth. After being told she would be required to have a caesarean birth when her baby was breech at 38 weeks, she made the decision to birth at home without any medical care. After a 7 day labor process, she birthed her baby. Sadly, her baby was not breathing and had passed during the birth process. S...

In this episode I interview Deanne Rose, a women's sexuality coach & ecstatic birth doula. She shares about her own experiences and how that lead in to the work she's doing now. She has such a wonderful story to share! From Deanne's site -  "I believe in a world where women are connected to the natural rhythms and cycles of their bodies and of the Earth. Where women Remember their power,...

In this episode, I interview Catherine Sisson. She is a massage therapist, pilates instructor & is 33 weeks pregnant with her first babe. She shares about her experience on hormonal birth control, how she uncovered a pituitary tumor, and deciding to become a mother. We also chat a bit about her birth plan and her plan for the postpartum time. I also throw in some things I learned from birthing...

In this episode, I chat with Juliana Avella about her personal story as well as how she works with women as a fertility nutrition specialist & health coach. She helps women in their 40s balance their hormones & prepare their body to conceive. Find Juliana: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madesimplenutrition/ Website - https://madesimplenutrition.com/ E-book -  https://chipper-th...

In this episode, I interview Lindsay Dalton. She is a Mama to three children and shares about her experiences here. Lindsay was planning for a homebirth with her first pregnancy, but went over 42 weeks & was coerced into going to the hospital for an induction after the natural induction techniques she was using weren't working. After this experience she learned more about advocating for hersel...

In this episode, I chat with Beautycounter consultant Christy Scoggins. Beautycounter is a personal care product & cosmetics company that has very strict guidelines about the ingredients they use in all of their products. After entering into menopause at the age of 41, Christy started using hormone replacement therapy. In using topical creams to improve her hormone levels, Christy started to w...

In this episode I chat with Xannie first time Mama to a 61/2 year old son. We chat about her period history, her conception journey, pregnancy & postpartum phase. She shares about her bicornuate uterus & how that led to her son being in a breech position. She shares about the decision to have a c-section & the recovery from that surgery. Please enjoy! Find Holly: Community – https://ww...

In this episode, I interview Corrine Brown. She is a former Naturopathic Doctor, mom of 3 & a truth seeker, she is obsessed with your bodily autonomy and personal empowerment. She helps women speak their truth, raise their vibe, and advocate for medical freedom in labour & in life.  Find Corinne: Website - https://brownrootslove.com/ Love Your Labour Program - https://brownrootslove.com/lyl/ Insta...

In this episode I interview, Morganne Skinner of Fertility Defined. She is a registered nurse, writer, fertility awareness educator & has been diagnosed with endometriosis. She shares her experience with endometriosis; the treatments that did and didn't work for her as well as how endometriosis can show up on a fertility awareness method chart.  Find Morgan: Website - https://www.fertilitydefined....

In this episode, I interview Shawna Sanders, she is known for her authentic, loving personality and her empowering teaching style. She eloquently blends movement and spirit into an ever-unfolding journey of self-discovery. She is here to help others find that which they need most, a home within their bodies and the courage to follow their heart. Her fire comes alive when guiding students...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Melissa Thompson, a pelvic floor PT with a practice in Louisiana. From Melissa's Website -  Hi! I’m Dr. Melissa Thompson, PT, DPT, MTC. I’m a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty certification in Manual Therapy, which is a tool for hands on treatment. I am an advocate for holistic health, which means I believe in finding the root cause o...

In this episode I interview Sandi Schwartz she is the founder and director of the Ecohappiness Project; author of the parenting book Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer ; co-author of the children’s book Sky’s Search for Ecohappiness ; and journalist specializing in parenting, environmental, and wellness topics. Her mission is to inspire and educat...

In this episode, I am sharing all about period pain! * What causes it? * What are the standard treatments? * Dietary changes to improve pain * Holistic treatments to address period pain * Supplements to address period pain * How to manage and collect your bleeding to reduce pain Mentioned in this episode: Beautycounter - https://www.beautycounter.com/ Acupuncture Point Sp 8 - https://www.rese...

In this episode I am sharing about the fertility awareness method! I have shared about this on the podcast before, but this episode is a more detailed explanation of the hormone cycle, the menstrual cycle as a whole as well as information on how to track & chart using the fertility awareness method. Please enjoy! Find Holly: Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799 Website -...

In this episode I share all about the benefits of Yoni Steaming in the postpartum phase and some of the herbs to consider using at this time! Please enjoy!! For more info about how to steam at home - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5D4UduYL9Ew0ajvsGwLKOw?si=b900ebc3aa4c45f2 Find Holly:  Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/241111264443799 Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/ Instagr...

In this episode, I interview Leslie Abraham, she is a French perinatal osteopath DO and exercise specialist with over 12 years of international experience. She is the founder of Bonjour Baby and the creator of the Postpartum Body Solution program. When she moved to the US in 2016, Leslie was shocked by the differences between prenatal and postnatal care in Europe and in the US. She now offers her...

In this episode, I interviewed a new friend and fellow free birth enthusiast Elissa Cherry. Elissa is a Mama and Radical Birth Keeper with a really powerful story to share. Although her birth didn't go as planned, she has used to experience to empower her to do better for herself and other women. Please enjoy this episode with Elissa! Mentioned in this episode:  Vulva Gallery - https://www.instagr...

In this episode I am sharing a Womb Embodiment practice that comes from a practice called 'Amba Movement'. It is a short meditation for connecting for your womb space and is appropriate for all womb holders. Please enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Sharna Southan, she is a pregnancy loss coach & business mentor. After her own experience with pregnancy loss, she became inspired to help other women going through it. She supports women through pregnancy loss and teaches providers how to integrate pregnancy loss support into their practices. She is also the founder of the "Institute of Healing Through Pregnancy Loss....

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Andrea. She is a good friend of my sister and I have known her since college! Now we are both Mamas and connecting about all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum & motherhood. From a planned first pregnancy to a surprise 3rd pregnancy we chat about it all! Please enjoy this episode with Andrea.  Find Andrea: Website - https://agillustration....

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Amanda Cohen, M.A., L.A.c., D.A.O.M, she is a Board Certified Chinese Medical Physician (L.Ac.) who is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal well-being. She holds a Master’s and Doctoral Degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, specializing in Integrative Medicine. She also has a Maste...

In this episode, I interview Molly, a Mama to two kiddos. She has a 6 year old & a 2 year old. She experienced a simple conception with her first and secondary 'unexplained infertility' with her second. She experienced PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes) in her second pregnancy, which resulted in a lengthy NICU stay for her kiddo during COVID no less! She share about it all here, please...

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing friend and colleague, Dana Penenberg. In her practice, Integrative Energetics Birth, Dana uses craniosacral therapy, pre and perinatal psychology and integrates birth imprints. She is also a doula & Radical Birth Keeper. In this episode, Dana shares about her own experience of being born to her mother & her period history. She has not given...

In this episode, I chat with one of my oldest friends Mindy Glabe. She is a Mama to 6 kiddos, and I am so glad to have reconnected with her recently while we have both been living in our hometown in CT. She has so much to share and has a lot of experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood. From 3 vaginal births to 3 C-sections - she has a rich story and so much wisdom to offer.  Mindy neve...