Here is an episode where I get interviewed by Sophia Woods Massicotte about human design. It's a system that shows us how different we all are, from how we exchange energy differently, how our intuition feels differently to each one of us, how are brains operate optimally in different environments, etc etc. These are snippets of what would be in a human design reading.

This is a fun conversation with Sophia about something I love learning about. Enjoy!

If you rate my podcast with 5 stars and write me a review you can get a free 1 hour HD reading from me. You have until the end of September to do so.

Sophia's podcast, the unshakeable soul: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unshakablesoul

instagram: sophiawoodmassicotte93

Sophia's offerings: https://bio.site/theartofbeingwell

If you rate my podcast with a 5 star rating, write a review and send me a screen shot you get a chance to win a 1 hour human design reading.

The email for the podcast is: from.the.heart.1122@gmail.com

I discuss in this episode:

- Why this topic is so important to me

- History of VBB

- External cephalic versions

- Criteria of inclusion and exclusion and quality of evidence for each criteria

- Evidence for what we quote for fetal and neonatal mortality risk

- Clients' experiences of navigating the system

- Midwives being the keepers of normal

- Some corrections/additions for what I have said

DISCLAIMER: There is never any midwifery care provided by podcast.

Here is some of the literature to review and discussed in the episode.

- SOGC guidelines: Management of Breech Presentation at Term

- The Term Breech Trial. Hannah et al. 2000

- PREMODA Study. Goffinet et al. 2006

On Macrosomia:

- Maternal and neonatal outcome after VBD at term of children weighing more or less than 3.8kg. Jennewein et al. 2018

- Risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in planned vaginal breech labours at term: a retrospective population based case control study. 2017

Video of VBB: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWSAFYgdoQ

- Experiences of clients wanting VBB. Homer et al. 2015

- Does breech delivery in an upright position instead of on the back improve outcomes and avoid cesareans? Louwen et al. 2016

Neonatal mortality rates

⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01143.x⁠ (full article) 

Exclusion criteria were birth before 37+0 completed gestational weeks, multiple pregnancy, perinatal death due to major congenital defects (congenital heart, nervous system and multiple malformations, lethal syndromes) and birthweight <1 000g (in cases where information on gestational age was missing).

This means that the selection also included small babies of more than 1000g and unknown GA.

⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12449⁠ Not the same exclusion/inclusion criteria we use

The cover art is by Eloise Roy

Haasti Rafijamal and I have a discussion about the experience of living in a democracy and authoritative country (dictationships). What is it that is maintaining and deteriorating our democracy?

References:

Bill C 11 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/c11-online-streaming-1.6824314

Bill C- 18 https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/an-update-on-canadas-bill-c-18-and-our-search-and-news-products/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/talking-about-health/202401/supporting-free-speech-in-a-divided-moment 

Brandi Morin: https://www.cbc.ca/books/journalist-and-writer-brandi-morin-wins-2024-freedom-to-read-award-1.7122531 

EIU: https://www.eiu.com/n/democracy-index-conflict-and-polarisation-drive-a-new-low-for-global-democracy/

Political Compass: https://www.politicalcompass.org/canada2021 

In today's episode I have a conversation with my friend Braedyn. Braedyn does many things some of which are leading a group of men, building community, etc.

Our conversation touches on the themes of:

- Being your own authority

- Where are the healing men at?

- Bringing men together

- Censorship and democracy

-Taking responsibility of our reality

- Community

- Carbon emissions or consumerism

- The contemplation of death

Braedyn's contact info:

@braedyn.stockfish

website: https://www.thegroundedman.com/

Enjoy! Much Love

Trigger warning: ⚠️ We mention data and facts on suicide and sexual and physical assault. No personal accounts described.

My guest is Brianne Raddatz. She is a reoccurring guest. You can find out more about her in her episode: the beauty in suffering.

Some References:

The End of &ender by Dr Debra S0h

Psychiatrist Alyson Clayton:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9886596/#CR27

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8888500/

About the NHS (England)

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/uk/england-nhs-puberty-blockers-trans-children-intl-gbr/index.html

Risk of cancer and consent:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/doctors-admit-between-transgender-hormone-070000223.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMNAkMbp2YuOc5T9yCtXGkG5-dSIg395XqBVN-Oy9VvGqbqEdT0vdy-nD-64LUgez3w3x5MiW2LNOcrNMS8mGbwj-tBh90IQKWNu0mXeBsP-y8jPAI2GKml6ZGM1eS7Wat9Y9dBTO7e8NESGOJNRSnY4wu-9UZ5b90Fh8MM9SVkp 

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51676020

About Lupr0n and puberty:

https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/02/lupron-puberty-children-health-problems/

When parents are the last to know (schools):

https://nationalpost.com/feature/parents-transgender-kids-at-school#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMy%20husband%20and%20I%20looked,at%20school%20without%20us%20knowing.%E2%80%9D

A lot of people have been mentioning free birth to me, so I thought it would be a good time to make an episode on free birth.

Karolyne and I have a chat about body image. Most of us, if not all of us, struggle with body image. Karo speaks to us about her struggles with body image that started from a very young age and how she found confidence and reclamation of her body through pole dance and burlesque.

She is the owner of EmbodiPole in Ottawa. She coaches her students to build a deeper conection with their bodies and rediscover their inner authentic erotic.

Website: https://embodipole.com/

instagram: kerosenepole and embodipole

Brianne and I have a talk about her process of going through the ups and downs of life and how that created her capacity to hold herself and others with compassion.

Instagram: brianneraddatz

Trigger warning: we speak of suicidal ideology, we mention suicide attempt (no details) and we mention rape (no details).

Suicide hotline for those needing support:

https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/canada-988-suicide-crisis-helpline-launches-today

Due to not being able to figure technology, here is the ending of episode 14.

Example of ice cream recipe:

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/double-chocolate-chip-cherry-ice-cream-paleo-vegan/#wprm-recipe-container-26255

Ep. 14 - Environmental Toxins

In this episode, I discuss with Dasha the impacts of toxins on our health and bodies and what we can do about it. 

References and resources

Bruce Lanphear: 

https://littlethingsmatter.ca/little-facts/ 

Impact of toxins on the developing brain: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031912-114413

Leaving pesticide committee:

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/02/news/former-co-chair-quit-feds-scientific-pesticide-committee-frustration

Chris Kresser:

Is eating fish safe? https://chriskresser.com/is-eating-fish-safe-a-lot-safer-than-not-eating-fish/

Cookware material: https://chriskresser.com/the-best-and-worst-cookware-materials/

Environmental toxins: https://chriskresser.com/environmental-toxins-steps-for-decreasing-exposure-and-increasing-detoxification/ 

Heavy Metals and behavioural disorders in children: https://chriskresser.com/heavy-metals-and-behavioral-disorders-in-children/ 

Other resources:

Effects of Fluoride on children: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408444.2023.2295338 

Ease of placental transfer and fetal trapping: -   https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/4/774/65888/The-Tagum-Study-I-Analysis-and-Clinical-Correlates

Citric Acid as an additive: ​​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6097542/

In this episode, I explain to Dasha why and how health research findings are often false. This episode was recorded for the lay person's understanding.

There is no midwifery advice by podcast. Understanding research misconduct can be a vital step towards taking control of your health. Having health care providers and those seeking care understand research misconduct will bring change to public heath.

People who are speaking of these issues are:

- Marcia Angell Former Editor in chief NEJM

- Richard Horton Editor of the Lancet

- Peter Wilmshurst, cardiologist, researcher and investigator of research misconduct https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/106767/pdf/

- Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXOArxFAGQ 

Resources and references:

How to read and understand research:

https://chriskresser.com/how-to-read-and-understand-scientific-research/

Why most research findings are false? https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124

Helping physicians and patients understand statistics

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6053.2008.00033.x?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#bibr103-j-1539-6053-2008-00033-x

Misleading communication of risks

https://library.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/ft/gg/GG_Misleading_2010.pdf

Mismatched framing in medical journals

Sedrakyan A, Shih C. Improving depiction of benefits and harms: analyses of studies of well-known therapeutics and review of highimpact medical journals. Med Care 2007;45:523-8.

Crime pays: pharmaceuticals

https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e8462.full

Whistle blower law

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riVZy8Tfal8

and

Are Whistle blowing Laws Working? A global study of whistleblower protection litigation 2021

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292006571_Improving_depiction_of_benefits_and_harms_-_Analyses_of_studies_of_well-known_therapeutics_and_review_of_high-impact_medical_journals

Cardiology researcher:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2011/11/17/prominent-dutch-cardiovascular-researcher-fired-for-scientific-misconduct/?sh=6c6b4a2f5996 

Studies I make reference to:

https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185

Canola oil study funded by profiters:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23731447/

Study on polyunsaturated fatty acids funded by taxes

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295208007776?via%3Dihub

Induction of labour

- ARRIVE trial (funded by pharmaceutical industry)

- Hannah Dalhen, midwifery researcher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEOy76j3xM

- AIHW. Australian mothers and babies 2018. perinatal statistics series, 2020. (national data)

Without looking at statistics, we know that suicidality, attempts and suicide have increased over the last few years, even for children. 

Brianne, Will and I have a discussion on suicidality to break the walls of shame and isolation so many endure unnecessarily. The first part of the discussion is on resourcing yourself when feeling suicidal and the second part is on holding space for someone that is showing up feeling suicidal.

This is a non expert, non perfect episode from our hearts to yours.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Languages: English and French

Phone Hours: 24/7

Text Hours: 24/7

Kids Help Phone can also support you.

Call: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
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Live Chat: 7pm to midnight (ET)

Ottawa:

https://www.centretownchc.org/anchor

Tools from Brianne and Lyanne's resource kits (not sponsored):

- Herbal remedy: https://xalishmedicines.shop/products/calm-glycerine-tincture-with-lavender-fresh-milky-oats-skullcap-catnip

- Flower essences: https://alexissmart.com/collections/all/products/first-aid-kit

- https://tobemagnetic.com/ Freeze and Fawn Deep imaging for hard moments. And the entire program for life.

- Yoga Nidra by Ally Boothroyd (free and lots to choose from): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZHdlHnUqLA

To connect with Will:

Website: https://flow.page/willderoode

insta: @will.derrode and neural.awareness. Method

Episode with Will: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1ILBAVTdpMb

To connect with Brianne:

Instagram: @brianneraddatz

Episodes with Brianne:

- Beauty in suffering https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/yEKMtc2dpMb

- Humanity's Shadows: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1af9De5dpMb

Book on grieving: The Song: the transformational power of grief by Lee Nugan

Sara was a client of mine who expanded me at her birth. In this episode Sara tells us how she prepared for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. She gives alot of great tips.

As always there is no midwifery advice provided. You are always the authority of your own wellbeing.

Resources recommended by Sara:

The Better Baby Book by Lana Asprey and Dave Asprey

Hypnobirthing by Mongan

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

The biology of breastmilk by Ronda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/breast-milk

You can find Sara on instagram at: sjrrambo

Imago dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8133Tf1CAHQ

Studies on out of hospital birth:

- Outcomes associated with planned home and planned hospital births in low risk women attended by midwives in Ontario Canada 2003-2006: a retrospective cohort study by Hutton et al. Birth 2009

- Perinatal mortality and morbidity in a nationwide cohort of 529 688 low risk planned home and hospital births by Jonge et al. BJOG 2009

- Maternal and perinatal outcomes by planned place of birth among women with low risk pregnancies in high income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Scarf et al. Midwifery 2018

Trigger warning: We discuss violence against women and children including murder and suic!de.

Emilie is a family counsellor with a background in social work. She works primarily with women. She discusses her professional and personal experience of the impact of measures put in place during the pandemic on people's lives and wellbeing.

We also both discuss our experience at the Freedom Convoy.

About femicide in Canada:

https://femicideincanada.ca/

SOS helpline, if you or someone you know needs help:

https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en

For education and support:

https://sheltersafe.ca/

Article about the study that was referenced:

https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-study-links-rise-in-domestic-violence-to-covid-19-lockdowns/wcm/0370480d-8c43-4808-a238-c50fd6093761/amp/

Dallas is a father of four. He is a country singer. He is an incredible expander when it comes to living from the core, from his inner authority. We speak about showing up at your partner's birth, autonomy, community, a bit about how he grew up and scarcity mindset.

When you chose to advocate for yourself or stand up for yourself, you'll never magnitude of the ripple effects, who else you lifted up with you. 💞

His website: https://www.dallasalexander.ca/

His music: https://www.youtube.com/@dallasalexandermusic

His music is also on apple and spotify.

About the podcast episode that went viral on the Shawn Ryan Show: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11760125/Canadian-military-demands-podcaster-delete-interview-world-record-sniper.html

In this episode, Dasha interviews me about the current drug safety process by regulators.  

Resources and references: 

About Diclectin, a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/toronto-doctor-asks-health-canada-about-pregnancy-drug-gets-212-pages-of-censored-information/article_bad60601-dfaf-5196-bbb8-11f2baff7170.html

Health Canada wants more funds from pharm 2017: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478417/#:~:text=Health%20Canada%20recovers%20about%20%2499,the%20costs%20of%20regulating%20drugs.

An eye opening interview of Michele Brill-Edwards, pediatrician and whistleblower at Health Canada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMQztCbL9Og

Compassionate Frome Project: https://relationshipsproject.org/project/frome/ 

Audit of Health Canada 2013-2016: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2017/05/16/news/less-20-cent-health-canada-staff-received-mandatory-ethics-training

The economic consequences of millennial health 2019: https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/how-millennials-current-and-future-health-could-affect-our-economy 

The Community Cure by James Maskell

In this mini episode I review a study and discuss the importance of hydration.

There is no midwifery advice provided by podcast. You are the authority of your body. You can have a chat more specific for your care with your baby catcher.

Recipe discussed (there are many other variations online)

I suggest that you multiply this recipe:

- 4 cups of water

- 1/2 cup of fresh lemon or lime juice (solids are sometimes contraindicated)

-1/4 teaspoon real salt

- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (sugar is sometimes contraindicated)

- 1 tbsp of liquid or powder magnesium

Pack 2 reusable straws

Happy labour prepping!

Study: Intravenous fluid rate for reduction of cesarean delivery rate in nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. By: Ehsanipoor et al. 2017

In this episode I discuss a few misconceptions about the pelvic floor regarding kegels and muscle tone. I give a few tips to prepare you for birth and how to help healing after birth.

Not mentionned in the episode: you can use tune up balls on your perineum and beside your sits bone to soften those muscles.

Preparing ice pads with plain witch hazel can be soothing after birth. Do not freeze pads one on top of each other.

Incontinence can be caused by hypertonia. A pelvic floor therapist can help assess and treat that.

Bath herbs for infusion: garlic cloves from a whole garlic bulb, a small handful of each: uva ursi, comfrey and calendula. simmer in 2L of water for 2h. strain, divide in 2 for 2 baths. The sooner you take your bath after birth the better. Add natural salts (plain sea salt and/or plain magnesium sulfate salts).

A study looking at the results of birthing in a squat vs on your back: there is a reduction of tearing, episotomy and forcep birth in the squatting group. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17319414/ There are many positions you can deliver in beyond on your back and squatting.

No midwifery advice is provided by podcast. You are the authority of your body.

These are my thoughts on processing an early pregnancy loss. 

“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” - Ann Voskamp

Does it help anyone to process alone? 

Disclaimer: No midwifery advice is provided on a podcast. You are always the authority of your body. 

Today I interview Sylvie Beaudry who is a midwife and has training and experience in mediation. Together we give examples of how you can advocate for yourself or a loved one. We also give tips on how to give feedback to health care practitioners. The purpose of this episode is to give you practical tools so that you feel  more confident when seeking care. 

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide any midwifery advice. You are always the authority of your body. 

Mentions:

Anne Frye is a midwife in the United States.

The Good Things in Life by Genia Stephen R.M. episode: What is medical safeguarding? This podcast speaks about advocating for a loved one with a disability which includes advocating for the difficult person. 

In this episode we dive into 2 examples that have led to my moral injury. The system, the safety net that we rely on as health care providers is inadequate and does not enable us to provide the best care.

Profit based culture and pharmaceutical based health care are outdated and harmful.

Disclaimer: - This podcast does not provide any midwifery advice.

- Some words used are not the most precise. But general message is easily understandable. 

Here is a mini episode on additional thoughts on manifesting your birth or other care you are trying to get from the conventional health care system.

I discuss:

- How your thoughts manifest your desired outcome (decision making)

- Birth preferences

- What to expect from conventional health care and/or midwifery

- Contest: offering a free 1 hour human design reading for a listener

Episodes I make reference to:

About vitamin K injection with Sara: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jlpJvQ2zTLb

Intuitively prepping for your birth: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BBPe7zTuXLb

Spiritually bypassing (shadow): https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1IsU6jXuXLb

The cover art for this episode is a piece by Amanda Gravette of my hands while palpating a uterus and fetus painted in 2011.

This is a very basic meditation taught by many teachers. This is my favourite way of practicing it. This is a great practice for fear, for labour preparation and just a great practice to come back to anytime. May this practice bring you back home to yourself. May we stay empowered in our empathy.

So many people are worried about the great resignation in health care. We are continuing to see health care providers leave without seeing much replacement. The statistics show that more HCP are planning on leaving in the next few years. We see no plan of action to tackle this problem. Let's talk about it. Resources and expanders: James Maskell - The community cure Chris Kresser Michele Brill Edwards

This is a love and kindness meditation that I was inspired to record after the last episode.

The conversations Bri and I have had over the last few months have inspired both of us and I wanted to recap some parts of these conversations on the podcast.

Bri is in a previous episode: The beauty of suffering. She is a veteran. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hh3M9EP0nLb

I am a self-exiled midwife who won't shut up about why I left my passion, my devotion. This entire podcast is dedicated to that truth.

The themes of this episode are:

- Definition of what we mean by shadow

- The outside world as a reflection of our internal world

- a bit of nerdy human design

- awareness is 90% of our healing

- spiritual bypassing

- having impact

- democratic integrity

- energetic integrity

- hierarchy/pedestaling

Have a great listen!

The episode on democracy: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/usIVJm3TrLb

This is an episode recorded for the Unshable Soul podcast by Sophia Wood Massicotte. Sophia has kindly shared the recording to be posted here too. We discuss all things birth including using your intuitions, mantras, how the labour support person can show up, choice, why I became a midwife, etc.

Enjoy your listen!

To check out Sophia's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unshakablesoul

In this episode I summarize a few studies and the practice of delayed cord clamping.

Some resources:

- The birth pause: https://www.namamama.uk/blog/birthpause

- The effects of delayed cord clamping on 4- month ferritin levels, brain myelin content and neurodev: RCT. Mercer, J et al. 2018

- Delayed cord clamping in newborns born at term at risk for resuscitation: a feasibility randomized clinical trial. Anup, K et al. 2017

- Is it time to rethink cord management when resusciation is needed? Judith Mercer and Debra Erikson-Owens. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2014

- Hutton and Hassan. Late vs Early Clamping of the Umbilical Cord in Full-term Neonates. AMA. 2007

- Fogarty et al. Delayed Versus Early Umbilical Cord Clamping for Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. AJOG. 2017

Sara was my client with her first baby. This episode is to expand you in how to advocate for yourself and how Sara did with me when I was her midwife. Vitamin K for the newborn is used as an example of how to do so.

As always there is no midwifery advice provided. You are always the authority of your own wellbeing.

Sara's previous episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/efW38vIAHKb

Neural awareness and how to advocate for yourself: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xijAVpIAHKb

How to advocate for yourself episode 1: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BzTqdkPAHKb

A few resources on vitamin K:

⁠https://read.qxmd.com/read/18677590/the-neonatal-coagulation-system-and-the-vitamin-k-deficiency-bleeding-a-mini-review?redirected=slug⁠

⁠https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00074609.PDF⁠

⁠https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD002776/full⁠

⁠https://www.cochrane.org/CD002776/NEONATAL_prophylactic-vitamin-k-for-vitamin-k-deficiency-bleeding-in-neonates⁠

⁠https://www.psbchealthhub.ca/clinical-guidance/466⁠ 

⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1883000/pdf/bmj00086-0023.pdf⁠

⁠https://cps.ca/documents/position/vitamin-k-prophylaxis-in-newborns#ref7⁠ 

The neonatal coagulation system and the vitamin K deficiency bleeding - a mini review. Pichler and Pichler. 2007

GBS: ⁠https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-24811-3⁠

Correction from my recording, this study was not done with babies but in a lab. Therefore the findings are theoretical.

HIE and bilirubin: ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549084/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR32WcOHRsY4VZZ2kH9pZFYqDqJtWFBsPA3okabCn-zOr5Wk5yxUfk6oLj4_aem_z_HQg9-l6fvBjWmls7yKww⁠ 

For nutritional information on vitamin K you can look up Chris Kresser and Chris Masterjohn PhD.

Will is the founder of Neural Awareness Method and an expert in helping clients rewire the nervous system. In today's episode he talks about how to create resilience when having to advocate for yourself in times that may feel difficult. We also discuss the impact of isolation on the nervous system, creating awareness for how we show up in times of financial stress, etc.

The episode is insightful and provides lots of practical tips to help us build resiliency.

To connect with Will:

Website: https://flow.page/willderoode

insta: @will.derrode and neural.awareness. method

How to advocate for yourself or a loved on when seeking health care:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/P2GS0mQECKb

Sophia interviews me about human design and how burnout can show up and feel differently to us. This is a bit of a follow up to the last episode we recorded together.

This is another fun conversation with Sophia. Enjoy!

If you rate my podcast with 5 stars and write me a review you can get a free 1 hour HD reading from me. You have until the end of September to do so.

Sophia's podcast, the unshakeable soul: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unshakablesoul⁠

instagram: ⁠sophiawoodmassicotte93⁠

Sophia's offerings: https://bio.site/theartofbeingwell

Today I have a conversation with my friend Pushkar. We have a light conversation about the importance of celebration, rituals, community, forgiveness, etc. You can find Pushkar @empower2catalyze on IG

In this episode, I have a discussion with Katt Brooks who is a holistic grief coach. Katt was able to shift my thoughts and show me my shadow in this short discussion. She has a unique perspective that I have not heard of before.

"Vengeance is a lazy form of grief" is a quote I've heard. And in this world where we keep asking ourselves: where is the love? it all comes back to dealing with our own sorrow.

This episode is for the one grieving (no matter what the grievance is) and for the one holding space for a loved one.

From our hearts to yours.

Where to find Katt:

katt.holisticgrief on instagram

facebook: Katt Brooks: Holistic Grief Coach

Books I quoted:

The Song: The Transformational Power of Grief by Lee Nugan

The Places that Scare You by Pema Chodron

Krista is a breathwork teacher/facilitator who I've known for a few years. We have a conversation today on many things including: - coming back to the heart - holding space for others - the mother archetype - the breath - being with someone in labour To get in touch with Krista: website: https://www.kristareid.com/ IG: kristareid_

It seems like feminism has been taken over by the industries to push their agenda on the masses. But what if we took it back and made it our own, our own healing. What would feminism mean to you if it was your movement? What would it mean if our hearts led the movement? An inner movement.

I have with me my 2 amazing friends: Prairie Groves and Karolyne Lafortune.

You can find them:

Karo: Episode on body image: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76bJ8jhKQ3JwjcgwcywCp6?si=9ac92a8e8a07457d instagram: @itsmekarolyne and @embodipole

Prairie: instagram: prairiegroves

Studies I quoted:

Marital strain and risk of CHD https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17634565/

Inhibition of anger and prediction of pain in women with fibromyalgia: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1016/j.ejpain.2009.03.007?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HFGAmCHaoPs0EDbfj0FIYXCrNWO8UfKrZd_hcsvKEAHvvxF6PXyATv1c_aem_u1-AkIxBwz39pPvizetejQ

SOS helpline for women in violent dynamics:

https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en

For education and support:

https://sheltersafe.ca/

Today, we are talking about heartburn, the role of stomach acid on our health, the treatment of hearthburn and the impacts of treatment on our health.

I have Brianne with me who is holding space for me again.

What a better topic to discuss for Valentine's day!

Some Ressources:

Chris Kresser. Getting Rid of Heartburn: https://chriskresser.com/get-rid-of-heartburn-and-gerd-forever-in-three-simple-steps/

Tumeric on rats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33532497/ 

Probiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23035837/  and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31906573/ 

 

Case report of functional medicine treatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4991651/

 

Gerd: https://myacare.com/blog/emerging-perspective-can-low-stomach-acid-lead-to-gerd

Folate absorption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2902178/ 

Viral infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32779119/ 

Bacterial overgrowth:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20060064/ 

Childhood Asthma and PPI: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2012.05073.x and https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pai.12034 and https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/141/2/e20170889/38059/Acid-Suppressive-Drug-Use-During-Pregnancy-and-the 

Childhood allergies: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cea.12227 

Nutritional ingredients: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8839470/#:~:text=GERD-,A.,vera.

This episode is for all the moms that have told me their story and for my mom when she had me.

You are always responsible for your health and wellbeing and your children's wellbeing. Information/resources about breastfeeding Exclusively breastfeeding your baby in the first 6 months is the best for your baby. Breastfeeding can be difficult to learn for some because in our culture new parents have often never seen babies latch and breastfeed. It is therefore important for pregnant individuals who want to breastfeed to learn about the basics of breastfeeding and where to access resources in your community. The first week after the birth of your baby, your breasts will initially produce colostrum and will then transition to breast milk. Colostrum is considered liquid gold. Every drop is very nutritious. Before your milk comes in, your baby will have a “fussy” night. Your baby will need to feed frequently or all night long for your milk to come in a day or 2 later. This is called supply on demand. Your body will regulate the amount of milk it is producing depending on the amount your baby is asking for. Baby’s second night https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/second-night/ Skin to skin: Holding your baby skin to skin is important for you and your baby. It helps to promote your milk supply, regulates your baby’s temperature and blood sugars, helps colonize healthy bacteria on your baby and is good for brain development. Holding and cuddling your baby skin to skin in a relax environment can help you and your baby latch better. Latching your baby: A proper latch is crucial for successful breastfeeding. A proper latch prevents ALL breastfeeding difficulties. Videos on latching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hdhiii573A&feature=player_embedded https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/how-to-breastfeed/latching-on/#video Newborn baby chest crawl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t43-Pets8yQ On colostrum: https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/colostrum-general/ Hand expression: https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/hand-expressing/ Books I recommend (1 book is sufficient): The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League Bestfeeding by Mary Renfrew Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Websites: Dr Jack Newman: https://ibconline.ca/ La Leche League: https://www.lllc.ca/breastfeeding-essentials and https://www.lllc.ca/information-parents La Leche League meetings: https://www.lllc.ca/meetings-calendar Weight loss An observational study of associations among maternal fluids during parturition, neonatal output, and breastfed newborn weight loss by Weiss et al. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4358-6-9 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1255108485310563

24 hour cure (when your milk supply is low/you've been separated from your baby): https://www.pomegranate-midwives.com/resources/postpartum/the-24-hr-cure-for-breastfeeding-challenges/

Bathing your baby can be simple, healing, without the need for gadgets or products.

Link to the environmental toxin episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rglC8xTM6qzPqd2bbDB9s?si=091d447df0394160

Episode on pelvic floor (includes herbal bath recipe):https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i2Cughuqq1NnOSmMK6K3m?si=208be75407734598

Dr Green on epsom salt: https://drgreenmom.com/10-ways-to-support-detoxification-in-kids/#:~:text=For%20kids%20over%20age%201,them%20to%20drink%20the%20bathwater.

For skin dryness I would tell parents to simply use EVOO on a newborn. Once the baby has rolls and/or parts of skin that have redness from not drying well, use coconut oil.

Due to our culture, I always have to say that the responsibility of your health and wellbeing are always in your hands and never in anyone else's hands.

Picture of Gigi getting her first bath, Sara's child (from episodes: how to prep for labour https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Jehk6wM9Rg6ABB1dRVEPk?si=cce0e405216e44bb and vitamin K for newborns https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cxfpq5IWDupxTzAgVW22u?si=000df52b9720441d)