In this deeply honest episode, Erica and Britt are pulling back the curtain on curated images and opening up about real, raw, and diverse birth stories that don’t always make the Instagram grid.

They dive into the disconnect between Instagram vs real life when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and explore how high expectations—rooted in what we see online—can impact a woman’s empowered birthing experience. 

Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or supporting others through theirs, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how to reclaim your voice, honor your values, and create an empowered birthing experience—no matter where or how it unfolds.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why curated birth stories on social media can set unrealistic expectations—and what to focus on instead
• The complex reality of hospital vs birthing center or home birth care, and how to make the right choice for you
• How to recognize the red flags when you're basing your birth plan on Instagram vs real life examples
• What your birth team really needs to offer you to support an empowered birthing journey
• How personal bias, trauma, and systemic pressures shape provider care—and what to ask when choosing a hospital vs birthing center, or home birth

This conversation is a gentle reminder: empowered birthing is not a performance. It’s a sacred, messy, beautiful transformation. Tune in to explore the truth behind types of birth, learn how to shift your mindset from Instagram vs real life, and get tools to advocate for yourself at every stage.

We’d love to hear from you: How have your expectations of birth been shaped by what you’ve seen online—and how are you redefining what an empowered birthing experience looks like for YOU?

Come share your story with us over on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Episode 5: Opening Up to Home Birth

Episode 6: Conversations on Homebirth

Episode 28: The Power of Surrender: Lessons from Britt’s Birth Story

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*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this continuation of our conversation with Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MD, we dive even deeper into what happens when circadian rhythms are disrupted. If you’ve ever wondered how your Netflix habit, phone screen, or office lighting might be messing with your body’s natural signals, this episode is for you. 

Dr. Dexter, a brilliant endocrinologist with a passion for holistic medicine, breaks down the science behind circadian rhythm and hormones, how our modern light exposure is affecting fertility and energy, and why so many women are being overtreated for thyroid issues when their root cause is often something entirely different.

If you're curious about how to fix circadian rhythm naturally, especially as it relates to hormone balance and natural thyroid treatment for hypothyroidism, you're going to walk away from this episode with practical tools and empowered clarity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why light exposure may be silently impacting your cortisol, melatonin, and leptin levels—and how that connects to everything from fertility to fatigue
• The real cost of blue light exposure: what you’re not hearing about screen time and its effects on your hormones, metabolism, and mood
• Why what happens when circadian rhythms are disrupted goes far beyond sleep issues—and how this hidden stressor is linked to thyroid symptoms and misdiagnoses
• How circadian rhythm and hormones are intricately connected—and why syncing with natural light may be more powerful than your supplement stack
• What to know about natural thyroid treatment for hypothyroidism—and how leptin resistance and stress could be masquerading as thyroid dysfunction

Tune in now to discover how to fix circadian rhythm gently and naturally—and begin supporting your body in the way it was always designed to thrive.

What’s one small shift you could make this week to support your circadian rhythm—starting with your light exposure? Tell us over on IG: @wombwomenpodcast

RESOURCES:

Dminder App

CONNECT WITH DR. KELSEY DEXTER, MD:

Instagram: @kelseydextermd

Skool Group: Circadian Health Revival

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

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*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

If you’ve ever wondered about the true benefits of sun exposure, or felt torn between mainstream messaging and your body’s craving for light, this conversation will change the way you think about sunlight, hormones, and healing.

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Dexter, MD—an endocrinologist and herbalist, explores one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: sun exposure. 

Through her personal healing journey, Dr. Dexter unpacks how intentional sunlight can be exactly how to reset your circadian rhythm, support hormonal balance, and even help you reclaim your health in a world that constantly tells us to fear sun exposure.

Tune in to learn:

• Why the question “Is the sun healthy?” has a much more nuanced—and empowering—answer than you’ve been led to believe.
• The surprising connection between sun exposure, autoimmune symptoms, and Dr. Dexter’s personal story of nervous system recovery.
• The truth about synthetic vitamin D vs. real light: what your body is really missing and why it matters more than you think.
• Exactly how to reset your circadian rhythm—and why that’s the missing link in so many women’s hormone and metabolic challenges.
• Why the benefits of sun exposure go far beyond vitamin D—and how to begin reconnecting with nature in simple, meaningful ways.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice about sun exposure, or just intuitively curious about returning to the rhythms of the natural world, this episode is for you.

What do you think—is the sun healthy, or are we being misled by outdated narratives? Let us know your thoughts over on IG:  @wombwomenpodcast

RESOURCES:

Dminder App

CONNECT WITH DR. KELSEY DEXTER, MD:

Instagram: @kelseydextermd

Skool Group: Circadian Health Revival

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

With peptide supplements flooding the health space—promising everything from fat loss to better metabolism—it’s time to separate fact from fiction.

In this episode, Britt and Erica dive into the hot (and sometimes controversial) topic of peptides for weight loss and metabolic health. Are these powerful compounds a tool for transformation, or are we overlooking deeper health issues in favor of an easy solution?

Inside this episode, they’re breaking down:

• Are peptides good for you? The science, the hype, and what no one’s telling you.
• The truth about peptide supplements—are they game-changers or just another wellness industry cash grab?
• Peptides for weight loss: Do they actually work, or are they just a temporary fix with long-term risks?
• How peptides fit into a holistic approach for how to improve metabolic health.
• The red flags and risks—when are peptides helpful, and when should you seriously reconsider using them?

This episode isn’t about fear-mongering or blind hype—it’s about giving you the real information so you can make empowered choices for your body. 

Have you tried peptides? Are you skeptical? We want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts over on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Dr. Tina Moore

Peptide Protocols by William A. Seeds MD

Peptide Handbook: A Professional's Guide to Peptide Therapeutics by James B. LaValle, RPH, CCN, MT

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

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Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode, Britt shares a deeply personal perspective on how to support weight loss after pregnancy in a way that prioritizes nourishment, hormone balance, and overall well-being.

With years of experience as a nurse practitioner and womb healer, Britt breaks down what really works when it comes to postpartum weight loss while breastfeeding, how to avoid the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight, and why traditional postpartum weight loss plans often fail to consider the body's true needs. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The truth about postpartum metabolism and why eating more—not less—can be key to weight loss after pregnancy
• The role of hormones in postpartum weight loss and how to tell if your thyroid or blood sugar levels might be holding you back
• Which nutrients and foods support natural weight loss after pregnancy—without counting every calorie
• The best postpartum weight loss supplements that actually work (and which ones to avoid)
• Why many women struggle with postpartum weight loss while breastfeeding and how to support your body during this time

Are you navigating postpartum weight loss and feeling stuck? Do you feel unsupported by traditional advice? Tune in to this episode for a real, sustainable postpartum weight loss plan that honors both your body and your motherhood journey.

We want to hear from you! What has been the most challenging part of postpartum weight loss for you? Join the conversation over on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Episode 36: How to Support Postpartum Healing and Recovery after Childbirth

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*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

You’re not alone. In this episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Britt and Erica invite you into an honest, heartfelt conversation about what happens when healthcare issues in America leave women searching for something more. 

They’re talking about how tuning into the sacred feminine and embracing womb healing can be the key to reclaiming your health and stepping into your power.

Britt and Erica check in on where they are in their practices now, and open up about their journeys—how they started in traditional healthcare and quickly saw the healthcare issues in America. They’ll take you behind the scenes of their work in integrative women’s health, sharing how they learned to listen to their bodies, honor the sacred feminine, and help other women do the same. 

Here’s what they’re diving into in this episode:

• Womb healing as a powerful tool for physical and emotional well-being—and why it’s still overlooked in mainstream health.
• How the sacred feminine can help you reconnect with your body and reclaim your voice.
• Britt’s honest reflections on how she realized integrative women’s health was the missing piece in her practice.
• Why so many women feel unseen in traditional healthcare and how healthcare issues in America affect our health and healing.
• Practical tips for slowing down, tuning in, and finding support in a like-minded community for integrative women’s health.

We see you, and we know how hard it can be to navigate a system that feels more focused on symptoms than true healing. But there’s another way—a way that honors your body, your cycles, and your sacred feminine.

After you listen, come share your thoughts! How has womb healing or connecting with the sacred feminine changed your life? We’d love to hear from you over on Instagram @wombwomenpodcast.

RESOURCES:

moveMentors course 

Holistic Pelvic Care

PelvicGorgeous - use discount code WOMBWOMEN

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

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Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode, Erica and Britt dive into the essential steps for nurturing yourself—or supporting someone you love—after labor.  They share practical postpartum healing tips and essential insights for creating a nurturing and restorative plan for recovery after childbirth.

Tune in to hear their candid stories from their own experiences, exploring what worked and what didn’t for recovery after childbirth, and the vital role of postpartum planning. Together, they create a roadmap for healing after labor and reclaiming your well-being.

Press play to learn:

• The foundational postpartum healing tips every new mother needs to know, including how to plan for the first few hours, days, and weeks after labor.
• The role of postpartum healing foods in restoring energy and supporting emotional and physical recovery after childbirth.
• Why building a postpartum support system—through doulas, partners, or community—is key to thriving after labor.
• Practical advice for managing emotional and physical changes after labor, including strategies for self-care.
• How to create a personalized plan for postpartum healing that aligns with your unique needs and values.

This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery after childbirth requires nourishment, support, and intention. Erica and Britt provide the tools and inspiration you need to approach this sacred time with care and confidence.

What are the postpartum healing tips that have helped you the most? Share your thoughts and join the conversation on Instagram @wombwomenpodcast.

Tune in now to discover how to support your body and mind during this transformative chapter of motherhood.

RESOURCES:

The Mommy Plan by Valerie Lynn

The First 40 Days by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger

Notion to Nourish: Personal Chef Services

Coulee Health Movement Library: Functional Progression

Episode 7: Postpartum Care and True Healing with Courtney Ursetti

Episode 34: How to Not Pee When You Sneeze

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

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What does it really take to prioritize postpartum healing and ensure smooth recovery after childbirth? 

In this episode, Erica and Britt dive into the essential steps for nurturing yourself—or supporting someone you love—after labor.  They share practical postpartum healing tips and essential insights for creating a nurturing and restorative plan for recovery after childbirth.

Tune in to hear their candid stories from their own experiences, exploring what worked and what didn’t for recovery after childbirth, and the vital role of postpartum planning. Together, they create a roadmap for healing after labor and reclaiming your well-being.

Press play to learn:

• The foundational postpartum healing tips every new mother needs to know, including how to plan for the first few hours, days, and weeks after labor.
• The role of postpartum healing foods in restoring energy and supporting emotional and physical recovery after childbirth.
• Why building a postpartum support system—through doulas, partners, or community—is key to thriving after labor.
• Practical advice for managing emotional and physical changes after labor, including strategies for self-care.
• How to create a personalized plan for postpartum healing that aligns with your unique needs and values.

What are the postpartum healing tips that have helped you the most? Share your thoughts and join the conversation on Instagram @wombwomenpodcast.

Tune in now to discover how to support your body and mind during this transformative chapter of motherhood.

RESOURCES:

The Mommy Plan by Valerie Lynn

The First 40 Days by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger

Notion to Nourish: Personal Chef Services

Coulee Health Movement Library: Functional Progression

Episode 7: Postpartum Care and True Healing with Courtney Ursetti

Episode 34: How to Not Pee When You Sneeze

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this heartfelt episode, Erica and Britt create a space to share their own journeys and provide support for anyone navigating this profound loss. They explore how to heal after miscarriage, offering both practical guidance on the physical aspects of recovery after miscarriage as well as how to heal emotionally from a miscarriage.

Erica, a nurse practitioner and womb healer, reframes miscarriage as a postpartum experience, encouraging women to give themselves permission to grieve. Britt, a midwife and chiropractor, underscores the importance of nourishment, self-care, and community in the recovery after miscarriage. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why recognizing miscarriage as a postpartum experience is essential for emotional and physical recovery after miscarriage.
• The powerful role of nourishment and self-care in recovery after miscarriage.
• How societal pressures and judgments can complicate recovery after miscarriage—and ways to rise above them.
• The critical importance of finding community support to navigate the non-linear path of recovery after miscarriage.
• Practical steps and rituals on how to heal emotionally from a miscarriage to help you honor your experience and reclaim your narrative.

This episode is a gentle reminder that recovery after miscarriage is possible—and you don’t have to figure out how to heal after miscarriage alone. Erica and Britt’s insights on how to heal emotionally from a miscarriage will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered.

Have you found ways to honor your healing journey? Share your thoughts and connect with us on Instagram @wombwomenpodcast.

RESOURCES:

Episode 34 How to Not Pee When You Sneeze

Episode 13 Yoni Steaming and Honoring the Feminine with Kit Maloney

How to Navigate a Miscarriage Guide

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

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Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode of the Womb Women Podcast, Britt and Erica tackle the often-ignored topic of pelvic floor health. Erica reveals a surprising truth contrary to what women usually get told: pelvic floor dysfunction is often caused by tension, not weakness. 

Tune in to learn:

• The myth that pelvic floor dysfunction is solely due to weak muscles.
• Why excessive tension in the pelvic floor might be the real culprit.
• Grounding exercises to improve body awareness and connection.
• Relaxation and breathing techniques that support pelvic health.
• How to address gaps in postpartum care and advocate for better pelvic health education.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand their pelvic health or for healthcare providers supporting women in this journey.

What’s your biggest question or challenge when it comes to pelvic health? Share your thoughts and join the conversation on Instagram: @wombwomenpodcast.

RESOURCES:

PelvicGorgeous - Discount code: WOMBWOMEN

Functional Progression Video Series 

Episodes about pelvic floor support:

19 How your hormones impact your pelvic floor part 1

20 How hormones impact your pelvic floor Part 2

26 A deep dive into dynamic neuromuscular stabilization for health and healing with Erica and Britt

29 Recap of the DNS Perinatal Summit

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode, Britt and Erica invite you to let go of the extreme measures and unrealistic expectations that dominate health resolutions. 

They share their personal journeys and professional insights, discussing the importance of listening to your body and adopting sustainable health practices. From the dangers of restrictive diets to the overwhelming effects of stress, they highlight how you can prioritize self-care in ways that truly nourish you—especially during the busy holiday season.

Britt and Erica discuss:

• The body's natural resilience and the importance of tuning into its signals.
• How extreme diets and fitness regimens can negatively affect physical and emotional health.
• The powerful connection between stress and physical well-being, particularly for women.
• The limitations of restrictive diets, including elimination diets and the impact on mental health.
• Personal experiences with shifting from extreme exercise routines to more balanced and sustainable approaches.
• Why self-care is essential for emotional and family well-being, not just physical health.

Britt and Erica close the episode with a heartening reminder: self-care is not a luxury or trend—it’s a necessity.

 They invite you to embrace your personal health journey without the pressure of "new year, new me" and to approach wellness with compassion and balance.

How do you navigate the pressures of "new year, new me"? Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @wombwomenpodcast. 

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode, Britt and Erica invite you into a heart-centered conversation about stillness, balance, and intentional living. Drawing from their personal experiences as mothers, professionals, and women navigating a fast-paced world, they share insights on how to cultivate meaningful growth and prioritize what truly matters.

Together, they explore the pressures modern women face and the transformative power of stillness, reflection, and intentional planning for a new year.

You’ll hear:

• The importance of stillness and reflection for personal growth and balance.
• Britt’s recent life transitions, including a move and event preparation.
• Erica’s updates on her birth center and how she balances work and life demands.
• Societal pressures on women and how to challenge the hustle culture.
• Practical ways to align intentional living with seasonal and personal rhythms.
• Tips for prioritizing self-care and cultivating meaningful connections.

This episode is a powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and set intentions for a year rooted in growth and purpose.

What does reflection mean to you as you step into a new year? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Episode 18 with Dr. Jonathan Brajtbord 

Wall calendar

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*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this episode, Britt and Erica open the door to a heart-centered discussion on politics, exploring the intersections of morality, personal freedom, and societal change. 

With empathy and honesty, they navigate tough questions, share personal insights, and offer a fresh perspective on how we can hold meaningful, compassionate conversations in a polarized world.

In this episode, Britt and Erica explore:

• The vital need for open, heart-centered discussions on politics and morality in today’s divisive climate.
• Contradictions in government policies about bodily autonomy and reproductive rights.
• Firsthand insights on how the pandemic reshaped healthcare practices.
• The role of media in influencing political perspectives and shaping public narratives.
• Practical strategies for fostering empathy and understanding in political conversations.

This episode is a powerful reminder that open conversations can bridge divides and inspire change. 

How do you hold compassionate conversations about tough political topics? Let us know your thoughts over on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

In this deeply moving episode, Britt and Erica open the door to a thought-provoking discussion on grief and the profound experiences that shape our understanding of life and death. 

Erica reflects on the recent loss of her beloved mentor, Heather Kramer, sharing how this has profoundly shifted her perspective on life, work, and healing. Britt opens up about her own journey with grief after the loss of her father and a miscarriage, exploring how these moments have transformed her understanding of the connection between birth and death.

Together, they explore:

• The intertwined nature of life, death, and healing, and how these experiences shape us.
• Britt’s personal journey through loss, and what her experiences with grief taught her about resilience.
• Erica’s reflections on losing her mentor and how it has impacted her approach to both life and work.
• Why honest conversations about death matter—especially within families and communities.
• Practical ways to cultivate self-compassion and self-care in times of deep grief.
• The vital role of community and connection in the healing process.

This episode is a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the strength we find in vulnerability. Tune in to this heartfelt conversation with Britt and Erica, and discover how navigating grief can be a journey of growth and transformation. 

For more reflections and to continue the conversation, share your thoughts with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief

CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

Together, they discuss the essential role of pelvic floor awareness and the importance of grounding techniques for women, particularly those who have experienced trauma.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The significance of pelvic floor awareness in optimizing women’s health.
• How emotional and physical healing are intertwined in the fertility journey.
• Insights into the application of DNS in chiropractic and midwifery practices.
• Strategies for incorporating grounding techniques to support trauma recovery.
• The necessity of a holistic approach that addresses both the emotional and physical dimensions of care.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional and personal practice with insights that will empower your approach to supporting women on their fertility journeys!

(Question about Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)? Let us know over on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Episode 15: Tapping into Our Gifts and Moving Towards Healing with  God-Based Medium Jeanne Street

Episode 26: A deep dive into dynamic neuromuscular stabilization for health and healing with Erica and Britt

MoveMentors: Perinatal Manual Care: Erica and Lindsay Mumma's Upcoming course 

Find a DNS course

Follow @themovementmidwife on Instagram for info on the next DNS perinatal summit

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Instagram: @thebrittestrada

CONNECT WITH ERICA:

Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

Amid the challenges of the pandemic, Britt embraced a home birth, and this episode unpacks the emotions, spiritual practices, and community support that guided her through. She reflects on the differences between her previous hospital births and this home birth, weaving together a powerful narrative of motherhood, surrender, and strength.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The spiritual practices that influenced Lochlan’s conception
• Navigating the differences between home birth and hospital births
• The emotional and physical surrender that labor demands
• The critical role of community in the postpartum period
• Celebrating the complexities and joys of motherhood

This episode is a celebration of the resilience and power of mothers everywhere. Join us for this moving conversation and gain deeper insight into the experience of bringing new life into the world. 

Have a question for Britt about her birth journey? Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wombwomenpodcast/

RESOURCES:

Book: Spirit Babies by Walter Makichen

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Website: www.brittanyestrada.com

Instagram: @thebrittestrada

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Website: www.couleehealth.com

Instagram: @themovementmidwife

*The information shared here is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.*

Episode Highlights:

• How Andrea went from high school math teacher to serial entrepreneur
• Andrea's number one question for clients who are struggling with a decision
• Andrea shares her tips for women who are starting out in business
• Britt shares more about her next steps in expanding her practice
• How understanding our Human Design can shed light on our strengths as business owners

Resources Shared:

• Everything is Figure-outable by Marie Forleo
• 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Connect with Andrea

Website: https://andrearaehanson.com

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• How Erica got started with DNS
• What is DNS and how Erica applies these principles to her practice of both chiropractic and midwifery
• How breath is the foundation of functional movement
• How breathing impacts birth and mom’s ability to “push” effectively
• Why medicating reflux isn’t always appropriate and what parents should know about the diaphragm 
• How postpartum women can heal their core by mimicking their baby’s movements
• Why infants need “free play” on the floor rather than being stuck in devices like swings, chairs, and bouncers
• The role of the vagus nerve on our emotional and spiritual health
• Why we both emphasize breath as the foundation of our work with clients
• Erica walks us through functional breathing and how she cues her patients
• What Britt tends to find when she assesses the pelvic floor and how she coaches clients through it
• Why we don’t always recommend internal pelvic floor work 
• Britt shares about her experience retraining her breathing and the difficulties she experienced
• How we tend to have unrealistic expectations for healing the pelvic floor
• How epidurals can impact the function of the diaphragm and how Erica supports healing
• Erica shares her experience using DNS tools during a recent birth and her vision for her midwifery practice

Resources Mentioned:

Coulee Health Movement Library:https://couleehealth.com/movement-library/

• The most common challenges when it comes to toddlers and sleep
• Anna's tips for supporting behavior change in your toddler
• How our expectations as parents may not always serve our best interest or that of our babies
• How moms tend to prioritize themselves last and how this impacts the family
• The common myths regarding sleep training
• How Anna's approach differs from most sleep training consultants
• Anna shares about her offerings for potty training support
• Erica shares about her clinical experience working with older children who struggle with bedwetting

BONUS:

Anna Shares her top 3 sleep tips

About Anna:

Anna, founder of Happy Little Ones LLC, is a mom to 3 girls and a wife to a wonderful husband! Happy Little Ones is a sleep consulting and potty training service based in East Tennessee that works virtually with all family structures across the United States. Anna is here to support you through some of your hardest times of parenthood. Together we will focus on turning your sleepless nights into sleep-full nights, one baby-step at a time.

Connect with Anna:

https://www.happylittleonesllc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/happylittleonesllc/

• The most common challenges when it comes to toddlers and sleep
• Anna's tips for supporting behavior change in your toddler
• How our expectations as parents may not always serve our best interest or that of our babies
• How moms tend to prioritize themselves last and how this impacts the family
• The common myths regarding sleep training
• How Anna's approach differs from most sleep training consultants
• Anna shares about her offerings for potty training support
• Erica shares about her clinical experience working with older children who struggle with bedwetting

About Anna:

Anna, founder of Happy Little Ones LLC, is a mom to 3 girls and a wife to a wonderful husband! Happy Little Ones is a sleep consulting and potty training service based in East Tennessee that works virtually with all family structures across the United States. Anna is here to support you through some of your hardest times of parenthood. Together we will focus on turning your sleepless nights into sleep-full nights, one baby-step at a time.

Connect with Anna:

https://www.happylittleonesllc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/happylittleonesllc/

Taylor Thompson is a National Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host of the top 10% globally ranked High Performer Podcast. She loves educating and inspiring high-performers to make the most of their one life through Life Design, Human Optimization, High-Performance, Online Entrepreneurship, and Personal Branding. When she’s not handing out permission slips and mic drops in her online content, you can usually find her creating epic spreadsheets, sipping on multiple beverages, and using too many exclamation marks – probably simultaneously.

Episode Highlights:

• How Taylor's experience of significant burnout led her to completely restructure her life and business
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• How "achieving" less allows you to master more and get deeper meaning from what you do
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• How women are programmed to need to prove our worth through productivity
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• The challenges of writing a book and more about Taylor's experience
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• The importance of celebrating achievements
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• How Taylor works with people to create and monetize their personal brand

https://www.heytaylorthompson.com/about

Taylor Thompson is a National Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Podcast Host of the top 10% globally ranked High Performer Podcast. She loves educating and inspiring high-performers to make the most of their one life through Life Design, Human Optimization, High-Performance, Online Entrepreneurship, and Personal Branding. When she’s not handing out permission slips and mic drops in her online content, you can usually find her creating epic spreadsheets, sipping on multiple beverages, and using too many exclamation marks – probably simultaneously.

Episode Highlights:

• How Taylor's experience of significant burnout led her to completely restructure her life and business
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• How "achieving" less allows you to master more and get deeper meaning from what you do
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• How women are programmed to need to prove our worth through productivity 
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• The challenges of writing a book and more about Taylor's experience
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• The importance of celebrating achievements
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• How Taylor works with people to create and monetize their personal brand

https://www.heytaylorthompson.com/about 

• Update on Britt's pelvic floor symptoms
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• Why assessing the pelvic floor is such a powerful tool for health tracking
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• The physical and emotional contributors to pelvic floor symptoms
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• The hormonal changes in pregnancy that contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction
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• How breastfeeding can impact the pelvic floor
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• Practical and accessible tips for supporting pelvic floor health

Resources we mention:

The Functional Progression: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLEGpOJ3kRB27zikHKbArv8UYzXegellh

• Pelvic floor symptoms can wax and wain depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle
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• How female sex hormones differ from males
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• Overview of the menstrual cycle
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• Hormonal fluctuations to be aware of during your cycle
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• How to work with the body throughout the menstrual cycle
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• A simple way to begin cycle tracking and why you should track your symptoms
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• Things aside from hormones that influence pelvic floor function
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• How hormonal contraceptives and bio-identical hormones can influence the pelvic floor

We could have gone on about this topic forever, so we've broken it down and will be creating a series specific to hormones and the pelvic floor through the various stages of a woman's life.

Thanks for tuning in!

• Jonathan shares about how he found himself deeply unhappy, in spite of outward "success"
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• The myth of "arriving" and then finally being happy
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• Why it's so hard to receive advice from your partner
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• Jonathan shares the catalyst for him to start inner work, and what that means
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• What was missing from the inner work space, and why Jonathan started offering coaching 
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• What is Men's Work and what does it entail?
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• How Jonathan see's stress and emotions manifest in his urology patients
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• How Jonathan is a "time bender" and what he finds best serves his patients
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• Details about Jonathan's Fortitude retreat 

How to connect with Jonathan:

Website 

Instagram 

• Jen shares about her health  journey what she did to heal from multiple autoimmune conditions
• How her own health struggles changed her career trajectory from NICU nurse and student midwife to family nurse practitioner
• Misconceptions about functional medicine and what to do when it's not working
• Why you are always going to be your own best healer and why radical personal responsibility is needed
• The piece that is often missing from the holistic health conversation
• What Erica believes is the most important thing we can teach our children
• What is actual "root cause" of your symptoms
• Jen's Symptomless Program and her doctoral research
• 3 pillars of Jen's program and how she creating a framework for other practitioner's to integrate into practice
• How autoimmune is triggered by a frequency mismatch and the body is not in fact "attacking" itself

BONUS Content

• The scoop of hormone replacement therapy
• How Jen uses them clinically to help achieve optimal results
• What causes "premature ovarian insufficiency" or early menopause 
• Why Jen believes bio-identical hormones have been so important in her healing journey

About Jen:

Jen Ciszewski is a holistic nurse practitioner and entrepreneur. Through her education and experiences, she has dedicated her life’s work to helping women uncover the root cause of their chronic symptoms and lead them into a new life of soul transformation and physical healing.

At the age of 26, Jen found herself at an all-time low mentally, physically, and emotionally after struggling for years with multiple autoimmune conditions and debilitating chronic symptoms. She was unable to continue her job as a nurse, and despite countless doctor’s visits, tons of money, and endless supplements - she was not getting better. She refused to accept her prognosis, and began her own research. Through intensive work physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - she began to HEAL! Jen did not want anyone else to suffer through years of illness without answers like she did, so Jen became a board certified nurse practitioner and created her practice “Inspire Health by Jen”.

Through various testing, root cause analysis, personalized functional medicine and nutrition protocol, and energy healing, Jen helps clients of all backgrounds and experiences heal their chronic symptoms. Jen also spends her time spreading awareness and sharing knowledge on Instagram and her podcast, mainly to tell people, “YOUR BODY CAN HEAL!”

Website: https://www.inspirehealthbyjen.com/

Podcast: The Inspire Health by Jen Podcast (Listen on Apple or Spotify)

Instagram: @inspirehealthbyjen

• How often the role of healer falls on women
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• Why it can feel so challenging to navigate healthcare decisions for your family
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• Why there is so much fear about fevers in kids and when it is actually appropriate to use medications to bring them down
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• How even when we do "all the right things" we and our children may still face health challenges
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• Why many millennials (like us) are conflicted about using any medications
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• The importance of giving ourselves grace as we navigate stewarding our family's health

*** Please remember this is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.***

Listen to our birth stories here

Jeanne shares more about her story of using her God-given gifts, and how she works with women to help them bring their own gifts online. She also shares some tools for working with the grief that can come up during the holiday season, and the collective grief we have experienced in this lifetime.

This one is juicy ya'll!

Episode Highlights:

• What is a God-based medium and how Jeanne discovered her gifts
• How Jeanne navigates objections to medium-ship from the religious community
• How we got to where we are and why a new paradigm for healing the world is needed
• Jeanne's approach to helping clients navigate grief
• Why it's so important for us to be witnessed in our healing, and have companionship and community
• How the breakdown of organized religion impacts us an individuals 
• How our senses allow us to connect with spirit and with each other
• Jeanne's approach to helping women tap into their own intuitive gifts
• Jeanne performs a reading for Erica and shares some wisdom for Britt

About Jeanne:

Jeanne Street is a God-Based Medium + Conduit of the Profound. Through the miracle of mediumship, she taps into the infinite to give her clients the gift of unconditional love. She came into this life with the gift of mediumship as a vessel for God.

Led by love, with her connection and clear knowing, Jeanne’s sessions and readings are precise and detailed. Jeanne has helped thousands of individuals navigate through difficult events in their lives while supporting them in healing pain and trauma. She provides connection to departed loved ones & Heavenly beings inside private and small group readings, large group events as well as in her books, artwork, lifestyle products, accessories and the vast resources that are available on her website.

Jeanne’s loving and accurate connections have transformed the lives of her clients and the listeners of her Unconditionally Loved Podcast.

Jeanne resides in Connecticut with her devoted husband of 37 years, her 4 grown children, her bonus daughter and 5 sweet grands.

https://jeannestreet.com/

Join us in flipping the script this year!

"If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy and the same amount of snow"

Episode Highlights:

• Women, and moms in particular, carry a heavy mental load during the winter/holiday season
• Humans are biologically wired to slow down during this time of year, and yet we are typically busier and more stressed than in any other season
• What is the feeling we are after when we participate in holiday activities? Can we let that question guide our actions?
• How setting boundaries is essential and what that looks like for Erica
• What we can do to fill up our own cups during this time
• What has helped Britt cultivate greater alignment with this season?
• Why continuing to prioritize joy can help us call in the magic we desire for this season

Want some accountability for prioritizing joy? Share what you're doing and tag us on Instagram @wombwomenpodcast

Grab Britt's Cyclical Journal: https://a.co/d/6105lcA

Episode highlights:

• How Kit learned about yoni steaming and her initial reaction to the idea
• The history of the current medical model and why it can be so challenging for women in particular
• How we are seeing a renaissance of divine feminine practices and how that is helping women reclaim their health and autonomy
• What we know about yoni steaming as a traditional practice
• The specific benefits of yoni steaming 
• Kit's journey to motherhood and how steaming supported her
• Kit's favorite herbs to call upon in her steam practice

Save on the Kitara steam set up with the BLOOMLOVE

• What led to the common practice of c-section delivery for breech babies
• What does the research say about vaginal breech delivery
• Why it's difficult to study breech birth 
• What factors can contribute to a breech presentation
• How having a c-section impacts future health and births
• What experienced providers look for to gauge how a breech baby is tolerating birth

In today's episode Erica shares about her recent experience at the Twins-Breech conference in Louisville, KY. We dive deep into the discussion about breech and birth in general. This is a great conversation for birth workers and expectant parents alike. 

Resources:

Term Breech Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11052579/ 

Maternal and fetal risks of planned vaginal breech delivery vs planned caesarean section for term breech birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284475/ 

Breech without borders 

Spinning Babies 

This episode is full of wisdom and is a great listen for expectant parents and providers alike.  

Episode Highlights:

• How Beth's first birth changed her perspective on the hospital birth experience
• What Beth saw in her clinical practice that made her want to better prepare women for birth
• What lead's to traumatic birth experiences in the hospital
• 99% of births are happening in the hospital so how can we improve these experiences?
• What Beth teaches her clients versus what is being taught in hospital-based childbirth education classes
• How interventions start well before delivery and how to make informed choices for yourself
• Why Beth decided to become an educator and "virtual midwife" and step away from clinical practice
• The reality of working in the conventional medicine system and how it conflicts with the way many nurses want to practice
• How educating and empowering yourself is the key to having the birth you desire
• Some tools providers can use to work through the emotions that come up from doing birth work

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.bethconnors.com/birthcourse

Find Beth on Instagram 

Bearing the Unbearable 

• Why our toxin exposures need to be on our radar
• Where conventional medicine falls short when addressing this issue
• Which toxins Britt tested high for on her recent labs
• Where to start when tackling your toxic load
• Easy ways to support your innate detoxification capabilities
• How diaphragmatic breath supports detoxification
• How pelvic floor dysfunction and toxic load are connected
• What your body odor may be telling you about your health
• The history of glyphosate, and the surprising ways it's used
• Considerations for your food and drinking water
• Why movement is so critical when it comes to supporting detox

Resources we mention in this episode:

• See how your water checks out: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
• EWG guides: https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides

Shop clean personal care products

Please share your questions. 

• How Britt utilized a CGM in her last pregnancy and what she learned
• Why a personalized approach is so important when it comes to pregnancy health
• What labs can give us a deeper understanding of metabolic health
• Why "normal" lab references ranges might not be indicative of health
• How many pregnancies are impacted by gestational diabetes and how it's diagnosed
• How using a CGM can help combat symptoms like nausea
• When and how to utilize a CGM and who they can be most helpful for
• How pregnancy health impacts postpartum and beyond
• What Erica noticed about her own health when she made some dietary shifts
• How using a CGM helps us get a deeper understanding of how our bodies responds to specific foods
• How blood sugar dysregulation impacts the nervous system
• What is the difference between the glucose testing methods
• The surprising foods that spiked Britt's blood sugar and what worked best for her
• What Erica sees in her clients and how she plans to monitor glucose  in her practice
• How elevated blood sugar in pregnancy impacts both mom and baby
• Why we need to shift the focus from baby's health and Mom's

In this episode Erica and Britt dive into glucose testing for pregnancy and where current practice can fall short. They discuss the use of continuous glucose monitors and the implications for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Resources we mention:

CGM, Pregnancy, and Remote Monitoring: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5467097/

Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes

• How Courtney found herself pregnant at 45 and how that influenced her life's path
• How we've normalized symptoms and what this does to long-term health
• The basics of Ayurvedic principles and understanding your constitution
• How our conditioning keeps us from achieving health and healing
• Steps we can take to begin our healing journey

Courtney is the founder of Mothersource, and a certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, Wellness advisor & Ayurvedic Postpartum doula. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her family.

Her love for the healing arts and Motherhood has inspired her to support others on their journey to better health.

Her mission is to support women on a  holistic level to heal from the inside out. Whether you are preparing to have a baby or heading into postpartum.

This is an incredibly juicy conversation and we know you will love hearing Courtney's wisdom!

Contact Courtney:

https://mothersource.com/

www.instagram.com/mothersource_

Dosha Quiz: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/dosha-quiz/

• Is home birth safe?
• How the birth landscape was influenced by covid
• What does the research tell us about home birth
• Some of the big challenges in the US regarding birth and maternity care
• How to begin deciding where to give birth

In this episode we discuss our observations in the birth world both as providers and mothers. Erica shares how, as a Midwife, she educates and empowers people to make informed choices that align with their goals and desires.  

Sources:

• Perinatal or neonatal mortality among women who intend at the onset of labour to give birth at home compared to women of low obstetrical risk who intend to give birth in hospital: A systematic review and meta-analyses
• ACOG Planned Home Birth
• Impact of Doulas

• Why community is a catalyst for healing
• What a womb healer is and why this work is so important for women
• How emotions and trauma can become "trapped" in the body and contribute to dysfunction
• Why fertility is an important indicator of overall health
• How tapping into our womb space can bring healing to the collective
• Why tuning into your intuition is the key to making empowered decisions
• AND MORE!

In this episode Britt shares about her work as a womb healer and her latest offering: Womb Work- a 3 month circle for women who want to create unbelievable vitality

https://awombinbloom.com/womb-work/

Patreon members save $100 on Womb Work!

Music Credit: "Girls Go Hard" Alissa Moreno, Tamara Stewart

• Exploring femininity in the fitness industry
• Miranda's journey to motherhood
• How becoming a mom has changed her outlook on fitness
• How Miranda's crazy work schedule led her to create Street Parking
• Balancing motherhood and running a business
• Overcoming injuries and recovering from childbirth
• Why Miranda and her husband are opting out of public school and what they are doing instead

Miranda is the queen of consistency.

Former CrossFit athlete and instructor. In 2016, Miranda and her husband Julian launched Street Parking, an online fitness community. Their Street Parking programming offers daily workouts for all abilities, helped me rebuild after my last pregnancy, and continues to be a part of my weekly fitness routine.

Miranda is a boy mom times 3, an Enneagram 4, and as a former doula client her family is near and dear to my heart.

Today we explore femininity in the fitness industry, balancing motherhood and passion for work, and hear bits of Miranda’s own home birth stories.

Welcome Miranda, we are so excited to have you.

• Science is an opportunity for conversation and exploration, therefore it is never settled
• Sacred practice helps us find joy in the  ordinary
• How religion has conditioned us to see things as binary, which leaves many people feeling alienated
• Biblical text holds a frequency of love, but has often been weaponized by the church
• How creating our own sacred practice can help restore our power and bring healing to the collective
• What a sacred feminine practice can look and FEEL like
• How women are taught to be martyrs which keeps us from accessing our power

EXCLUSIVE FULL EPISODE HERE

Guest info:

Leah Deveau is a sacred science teacher, a registered nurse, a historian and academic, a healer and a mother to two young children.

She delights in dancing in the space between: science and woo-woo, spirit and body, the scared and the sacred.

From an early age, Leah recognized how sacred texts have been used as weapons of the Patriarchy for millennia and she is committed to translating stories, metaphors and messages in order to de-weaponize these texts and restore the frequency of love embedded into the core of their teachings.

Leah is also the owner and operator of the Canadian Home Health Innovation Agency, Fiddleheads & Ferns which is rooted in the Newman Nursing Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness and the Social Determinants of Health, she and her team provide services in health coaching with respect and reverence of spiritual practice, health team education to support these practices within systemic care and they also offers private medical translation and medical system navigation supports.

The best way to reach Leah on Instagram @loveleahdeveau

Her website is leahdeveau.com or fiddleheadsandferns.com

In this episode we mentioned the following resources:

Sarah Jenks: https://sarahjenks.com