Trigger Warning: Birth trauma, Mental Health Struggles, Suicide, and Sexual Assault

SOLACE (Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Engagement) is a non-profit that was founded by Caroline Stadler in April of 2023. Caroline sustained a missed a 4th degree tear from a forceps delivery when giving birth to her daughter in 2022. She struggled both physically and mentally as she navigated care for her symptoms and recovery due to a lack of structured resources available in the United States. Caroline was then joined on the board of SOLACE by multiple women who had similar journeys and medical professionals who were passionate about making a change in the awareness and after care of severe tearing.

Caroline and Sepideh Share:

1. While obstetric data reports a 6-7 percent rate of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI), looking at the ultrasound data shows that up to 40% of patients who have had a prior vaginal delivery have sphincter defects that were never diagnosed: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199312233292601 (Also: https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/uog.18827). In addition to OASIS, 20 to 35% of moms who have had a vaginal delivery will suffer from a LAM (Levator Ani Muscles) injury which predisposes them to prolapses and incontinence. While there are surgical and non-surgical options for both anal sphincter and LAM injuries, the success rates are low and women often suffer from symptoms for a life-time.
2. Vacuum and Forceps deliveries, especially forceps are major risk factors for an OASI.
3. Based on a recent survey by the MASIC Foundation in the UK, 45% of women with OASIS experience postpartum depression and 78% have traumatic memories of their birth experience.
4. An OASI (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury) has negative impacts on many dimensions of a woman's life. 50% of women in medium-term studies experience anal incontinence and 54% state that their symptoms are unacceptable and cause them to alter their lifestyle: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7093361/
5. Obstetric training for the diagnosis and repair of anal sphincter injuries is inadequate in the US: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/obstetric-anal-sphincter-injuries

Show Notes: 

For more of SOLACE, please visit  instagram.com/@solaceforwomenorg  on Instagram and https://www.solaceforwomen.org/   on the Web

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Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, is a Professor and world-renowned creatine researcher. He busts myths and breaks down the science behind creatine supplementation - specifically for female bodies. 

In this episode, we discuss evidence-based creatine dosing protocols to minimize unwanted side effects like bloating, and we dive into the impact of creatine on female bone health, muscle mass, endurance improvements in exercise and even brain health. 

Dr. Candow is the Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Dr. Candow’s research program develops effective lifestyle interventions involving creatine monohydrate and resistance training which have practical and clinical relevance for improving muscle, bone and brain health/function.

 

Dr. Candow Shares:

1. How creatine is beneficial to females
2. What is the best protocol to use for women starting creatine to reduce side effects like bloating?
3. How does it impact muscle mass, bone health, and weight?
4. What kind of improvements women can expect to see if they start taking creatine
5. Creatine in pregnancy and breastfeeding
6. Who should NOT take it?

 

Studies Referenced: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33800439/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37144634/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33557850/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25993883/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33759701/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33467377/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35688360/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276903/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37368234/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30978926/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670822/

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24766646/

 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Darren Candow, please visit https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/ on Instagram

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We’ll be chatting about…

• How we’re juggling work, travel, parenting, etc. 
• Our thoughts on taking time away from your kids 
• In turn, how to make the most of your time with your children
• Prioritizing yourself and small ways you can start doing that today
• Mom triggers: How to work through & overcome them

Show Notes: 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Making big health decisions can be overwhelming..  It can challenge our personal values and beliefs and lead to internal conflict and unrest. It can cause rifts in families. We can wonder “what is the right thing to do?” and have uncertainty when there is more than one way to proceed. Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a  bioethicist who works with families to help reduce the stress and burden of medical decision-making and provides the necessary support  to make a difficult  decision with confidence. A Bioethicist is a healthcare professional trained to guide people who are unsure about what is the best choice or the right thing to do.

 

Dr. Rebecca Greenberg is a nurse and bioethicist who has been working in healthcare for the past two decades with a particular focus on pediatrics and women’s health. She guides clients through making difficult decisions about their own health and  that of their loved ones. She approaches each unique situation with compassion, no judgements and supports people in getting to the right decision for them. 

 

Rebecca’s aim is to help all those struggling with medical decision making so they can reach  “lasting moral peace” in the face of tough choices. 

 

 

Dr. Rebecca Shares:

1. Making an ethical decision doesn’t always ‘feel good’ - how can we come to terms with this? 
2. How to find clarity in making complex medical decisions
3. How to navigate your own ethical dilemma about your health (i.e. should I have more kids, fertility treatment planning, should I have an abortion, do I want another round of chemo for my cancer) 
4. How to make medical decisions on behalf of a loved one (i.e. child, partner or parent)
5. How to manage conflict in families making difficult medical decisions (i.e. parents making decisions for children, or adult siblings making decisions for parents)

 

We discuss the following topics that can be especially challenging: 

• conflict within your family about your health planning
• pregnancy termination decisions 
• healthcare decisions pertaining to your baby while pregnant and as a newborn
• medical decisions for children and minors
• fertility treatment considerations

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Rebecca, please visit  greenbergconsulting  on Instagram and https://www.greenbergconsulting.ca on the Web

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Trigger warning: This episode covers body image and weight loss. 

 

Lucia Hawley is a women's weight loss expert living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30 and older end yo-yo dieting and weight loss resistance with the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion and scientifically-backed nutrition science. Society one minute tells us to be smaller then flips to love the body we’re in! It can feel like whiplash and Lucia is sharing her journey with weight loss in hopes of empowering other women to work towards a body they love. 

 

Lucia Shares:

1. Lucia’s personal journey  with weight loss as an obese teen
2. Overcoming embarrassment and embracing wellness
3. How to drop the shame about wanting to change your body and how you feel
4. “Love your body” messaging and how it can sometimes be harmful
5. How to overcome a negative relationship with the scale
6. Mindfulness in the health journey
7. Social media’s role in body image
8. Taking the urgency of weight management

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Lucia, please visit luciahawley_  on Instagram and www.luciahawley.com on the Web

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Jill Miller, fascia expert, has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. She is the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body, and a contributing author on self-myofascial release in the text book Fascia, Function and Medical Applications.

 

In this episode Jill breaks down the basics for connecting with your body, using Yoga Tune Up® balls, her personal experiences, and all the info we need to heal using movement. Jill tells us where to focus in our bodies, how to breath through it, and how to become aware of our journey. 

 

Jill Shares:

1. The importance of diaphragm 
2. All about rib flare -what can we do about it? 
3. Jill’s daily practice for self-care (and her advice if you’re just starting on your self-care healthcare journey!)
4. What’s missing from the mental health conversations - How is the body involved? Self-massage?
5. How Jill juggles it ALL with a young family, book writing, and running a business
6. The importance of the BODY in breathwork and how self-massage is key to accessing a bodyside response
7. How to trigger a parasympathetic response
8. The importance of singing in Jill’s life & the significance of her relationship with it

 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Jill, please visit @thejillmiller @tuneupfitness on Instagram and tuneupfitness.com on the Web

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Harry and Amanda are 2 of the 5 co-founder's at Othership. They have designed and built the first emotional training classes in North America combining beautiful social spaces built around saunas/ice baths and the leading Breathwork mobile app. They are creating spaces that encourage openness to the awe, belonging, and interconnectivity that animates the human experience.

 

In this episode, Harry and Amanda cover the benefits of connecting to your mind and body. They also take us on a guided breathwork from their app. 

 

Amanda and Harry Share:

1. Cold plunge/ice bath benefits (the actual benefits vs. what you see on social media) 
2. The importance of saunas
3. How to focus on and implement breath work into your everyday life
4. How all of these experiences help break down trauma and can encourage healing
5. Emotional regulation 
6. How breathwork can help your relationships and intimacy

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Amanda and Harry, please visit @amandalaine111 / @harrison.z.taylor / @othership / @othership.app on Instagram and http://www.othership.us on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Forceps assisted birth increases the risk of OASI (obstetric anal sphincter injury) significantly. Dr. Muraca breaks down her doctoral research on instrumental assisted birth to help provide informed consent for everyone giving birth. Being informed can help decrease the risk of injury. 

Dr. Guilia Muraca is a perinatal epidemiologist and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact at McMaster University. 

Her research uses epidemiologic approaches to identify optimal intervention rates in birth  (e.g., cesarean delivery rate, induction rate) that minimize the frequency of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, obstetric anal sphincter injury, maternal sepsis, neonatal sepsis, birth injury). 

Dr. Muraca’s research program at McMaster University aims to produce evidence to support enhanced safety and satisfaction in the care of pregnant individuals and their children, with emphasis on care quality, accessibility and equity.

Dr. Muraca Shares:

1. How commonplace are forceps births? 
2. What is the impact on the pelvic floor and long term issues with prolapse and incontinence after instrumental assisted birth? 
3. Dr. Muraca’s research has discovered that rates of trauma after Operative Vaginal Deliveries is higher than previously reported - let’s dive into that. 
4. What are some changes that could be made to make operative vaginal deliveries safer? 
5. What are your thoughts on our rising cesarean birth rates? Factors at play? Concerns you may have, if any? 
6. What do you wish more people knew about birth and recovery? 
7. What are the biggest changes you would like to see made to the current state of obstetrics in Canada? 
8. Asian-White disparities in obstetric anal sphincter injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis: 39% of women experience fecal incontinence after 3rd or 4th degree tearing (aka Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). Your research showed that there is an increased risk from women who identify as Asian race vs White. Let’s talk about why.

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Muraca, please visit www.giuliamuraca.com

X handles: @giuliamuraca1; @PERLLabMac

Tia is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling author and most importantly a MOM. 

In this episode, Tia is sharing amazing tips that will help us parent with purpose and sitch the guilt. Listening, teaching, and getting on the same page as your child will help put an end to many problems parents face. Tune in for strategies that work (and that you can start using today!) 

Tia is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles we all encounter as parents. 

 

Tia Shares:

1. How to parent without anger and guilt 
2. Parenting with purpose vs. with battles
3. Breaking generational cycles
4. Tips and tricks for working with your child (while still keeping boundaries)
5. Age appropriate boundaries
6. How to guide your kids through decision making
7. Cell phones and social media guidance

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Tia, please visit instagram.com/tiaparentingcoach on Instagram and www.tiaslightham.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. She’s also a c-section mom herself who understands gaps in c-section recovery. In this episode we cover it all from how to prepare for a c-section (even if you aren’t planning on having one), what to expect after having a c-section, best practice for early rehab, mobilizing your scar, and scar massage. Jen shares her personal journey and easy to follow advice for fellow cesarean moms.

Check out Jen's free postpartum guide for cesarean births here: https://docjenfit.com/postpartum 

 

Dr. Jen Shares:

1. The biggest gaps in cesarean recovery
2. When to start recovery
3. Jen’s own cesarean recovery journey
4. Things you can do to prepare for a cesarean
5. How to find the right amount of movement after a cesarean birth
6. C-section shelf - what to do about it
7. When and how to start mobilizing the scar
8. How to practice scar massages
9. Getting back to movement safely
10. The healing journey and how it looks different for everyone

Show Notes: 

For more of Jen, please visit Instagram.com/docjenfit on Instagram and https://jen.health on the Web

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Kristel is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to hero, with a whopping $200 million in revenue and a successful exit in October 2022. Your Super was launched when Kristel’s partner, Michael, was diagnosed with cancer at age 24. While Michael was going through chemo, Kristel started experimenting with the possibilities of using food as medicine. Since then, Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life.

In this episode, Kristel takes us through superfoods, wellness, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and more. She’s done it all and she’s sharing how we can all be a little healthier and listen to our bodies. 

 

Kristel Shares:

1. How she became so passionate about superfoods
2. How superfoods can help your body (from eczema to cancer and beyond) 
3. The evidence behind superfoods
4. Kristel’s journey in building her business
5. Most important superfoods to incorporate into your diet
6. Kristel’s business journey and transition into motherhood
7. Kristel shares more about her moon day policy where women get 1 day per month when they have a period to do what they can - from canceling their meetings to taking the day off. 

Show Notes: 

For more of Kristel, please visit Instagram.com/kristelandmichael on Instagram and kristelandmichael.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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In this mini episode with Nikki and Lexi the banter is about boobs. Both have struggled with postpartum boob confidence but they’re learning to embrace it. Lexi shares her thoughts of breast augmentation after 4 kids, and Nikki talks about the mental work of owning what you’ve got.  They talk about their experience going through all the boob phases life has to offer. If you’ve ever wished for bigger, smaller, or perkier boobs, this episode is for you!

Show Notes: For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Trigger Warning - This episode focuses on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery.

Kyla Fox is an Eating Disorder Specialist, Survivor and Advocate. As someone who severely struggled with disordered eating during her teen years, Kyla experienced the large care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach that prevent patients from getting the help that they need. Kyla has been filling that gap with her realistic and innovative approach to eating disorder management, treatment and recovery, and the creation of her outpatient treatment clinic, The Kyla Fox Centre. As a mother, Kyla shares tips for parents to ensure we are creating a positive and supportive environment for our children’s eating habits and bodies. Eating disorders are on a spectrum and we cover it all in this episode.

 

Kyla Shares:

1. Kyla’s story and how she decided to help others going through eating disorders and recovery
2. How someone can know it is time to get help
3. What do you wish would change in this realm of eating disorders? 
4. The psychological, emotional, and social factors that contribute to these disorders
5. Everyone’s journey is different, Kyla shares what this looks like in her centre
6. Tips for parents on how to raise empowered eaters

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Kyla Fox, please visit https://www.instagram.com/@KylaFoxRecovery  on Instagram and www.kylafoxcentre.com on the Web

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Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor and a Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in women's health + hormones and as an inspired Mom of two, she understands the struggle of hormonal body odor post baby. 

Jenn’s mission is to inspire you to cut the B.S and help you to create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do. She breaks down WHY we smell… and what we can do about it!

Jenn Shares:

1. Why do you smell more like stinky onions when breast-feeding? HELP!
2. How do our hormones play a role in our sweating/body odour?
3. What else causes us to smell?
4. How long does it last post baby?
5. What can we do to naturally improve our sweating and body odour?
6. What kind of body products should we look for? 
7. What does it mean if the smell lingers long past having a baby? 
8. Are there any supplements that help? 
9. How can we make the transition to natural deodorants? Do they even work? 

Show Notes: 

For more of Jenn, please visit Instagram.com/Jennpike on Instagram and jennpike.com on the Web

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Trigger warning: We discuss maternal death during and after pregnancy, as well as problematic cesarean birth rates.

Dr. Rohan D’Souza is an obstetrician and associate professor with the departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. He specializes in the care of pregnant women and gender-diverse people with medical disorders, and his research work is focused on reducing pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza has made it his mission to reduce pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza and Nikki explore the alarming statistics that may be missed and what kind of advocacy is needed to improve outcomes for women during and after pregnancy.

 

Dr. D’Souza Shares:

1. The CBC news article “Canada significantly undercounts maternal deaths, and doctors are sounding the alarm” - got a lot of attention. In your interview, you cited the importance of better maternal health monitoring systems to prevent avoidable deaths. The article stated that Canada undercounts the maternal mortality rate. Let’s talk about that.
2. Let’s talk about the increasing cesarean rates. We know they vary tremendously from provider to provider and hospital to hospital. What is the current data and trend over time? What kind of impact do you believe this trend has on maternal (in the short and long term?)? We know the age of a first-time mother is increasing, as well as body mass index - but is there something else going on here?
3. The lost skills of breech birth and forceps and how that is impacting C-section rates
4. What we need to know about the ARRIVE trial and how the data showing induction at 39 weeks reduces C-sections has been misinterpreted by many

Show Notes: 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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During the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie found herself being Canada’s 29th case… Her isolation period gave Natalie an even wider depth of insight around how to deal with situations that are beyond our control and the trauma it can play on us mentally.  Her positive outlook by searching for silver linings through gratitude and mindset shifts, is something that she hopes she can help others with as they navigate the new and challenging environment that we live in today. 

 

Natalie is the mother of 4 boys and made it her mission to give children the tools needed to meditate. Natalie created MediTATE the meditation bear and she’s breaking down how meditation benefits children of all ages.

 

Natalie Shares:

1. Hearing versus feeling (why is it important PRACTICE mental fitness, calmness, deep breaths...) and understanding this in terms of physical activities vs mental activities. 
2. Expectations around meditation in children -- what is the goal here and why meditation/mindfulness is actually a language that is easier taught when you are young!
3. All about mediTATE (TATE) and how it is completely different from any other tool that exists on the market for children's mental fitness. This includes:

a) The content (what types of meditation stories will you get with miindfully)

b) The fully sensory experience (olfactory, auditory, visual, tactile) and why this is essential to help children engage in learning about their "inside body",

c) Why having a friend who is unique to YOU, is a wonderful way to feel grounded, loved, calm and centered. Especially in times of isolation.

Show Notes: 

For more of Natalie, please visit instagram.com/miindfullymediTATE  on Instagram and miindfully.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Tanya Cotler is a child and adult clinical psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in reproductive mental health, infant mental health and parent-child attachment and attachment trauma. Her work and approach also acknowledge that every relationship is messy and that repairing ‘mismatches’ (as opposed to avoiding them completely) is central to building safety and trust.  To some extent, we will all project our own traumas onto our children - it’s how we react and repair that matters! If you find yourself battling with your child or feeling overwhelmed with emotions, this episode is for you.

 

Dr. Cotler Shares:

1. As a parent, what is the first step to figuring out if you’re projecting your own trauma onto your child? 2. How did you become so passionate with “Intergenerational trauma + cycle breaking? 3. How is trauma is carried forward through generations (our body carries what our mind cannot) 4. How to get your partner on the same page 5. How to start the work- what’s one question you can ask yourself? 6. How to break cycles —heal and raise ourselves as we raise our children 7. How to find self compassion, and repair mismatches/ruptures in parenting as we walk the path of cycle breaking (What is one thing you can keep saying to your kids to promote a secure bond)  

Show Notes:

For more of Dr. Cotler, please visit instagram.com/drcotler  on Instagram and Tanyacotlerphd.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Daiana Castleman is a Naturopathic Doctor and proud to be one of several Naturopathic Doctors to be qualified by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) as a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dr. Daiana helps women and their families go from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed to feeling calm and energized, so that they can do the things they need to do and show up for their family and loved ones. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Daiana breaks down what to expect, what we can do as preventative measures, and how we can thrive through menopause! 

Daiana Shares:

1. Is menopause really something to dread? What can women expect?
2. When can women expect menopause?
3. How do we know menopause is coming? What are the early signs? (Some of these may be a surprise!)
4. What can we do to alleviate symptoms? How can we prepare?
5. Hormone testing - should we?
6. Can you postpone menopause?
7. Menopause hormone therapy myths - breast cancer fear, leads to weight gain, etc 
8. Marketing - Marketing menopause is a lucrative business, careful about what we are consuming online and what is being targeting to us 
9. Vaginal health during the menopause transition – why this is a silent epidemic
10. How can we best manage symptoms and celebrate this season of life?

Show Notes: 

For more of Daiana, please visit instagram.com/drdaianacastleman  on Instagram and daianacastleman.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. In this episode, Dr. Brighten walks us through all the things we may not realize are related to our hormones. From preconception, to breastfeeding, to postpartum we always need to keep hormones in check. Through every stage of life, Dr. Brighten is breaking down what to look for and how to stay on top of feeling your best!

 

Jolene Shares:

1. Libido and breastfeeding - possible to have both at the same time?
2. Does body image affect libido?
3. What do sex hormones have to do with libido, and is that the whole story?
4. Some women notice changes with their libido during their menstrual cycle. Is there any truth to that?
5. Breastfeeding and menstrual cycle - how are they related?
6. What are some signs our hormones aren’t normal? (Let’s discuss anxiety, stress, acne, sleep etc.)
7. Postpartum hair loss and thyroid issues. How to know when it’s related? 
8. How can hormones play a role in postpartum 
9. All about thyroid issues: What to look out for and how to get tested
10. Best way to test hormones? How to find a good provider? GP or ND?

Show Notes: 

Pre Order Dr. Brighten’s book here: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/

 For more of Jolene, please visit instagram.com/drjolenebrighten  on Instagram and drbrighten.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Victoria Radford is a celebrity makeup artist and skin expert driven by a fearless approach to beauty. Victoria has continually advanced her business and is sharing some of her best advice tidbits. She tells us the best skincare products and debunks some myths about your skin problems (hint: you can eat the cheese!). Victoria and Lexi discuss overcoming adversity as women entrepreneurs and share how you can become a better leader in your field.

Victoria Shares:

1. Victoria’s personal journey
2. How to ensure you’re using the right skincare products
3. Key products you need in your skincare routine
4. Tips based on your skin type
5. How your lifestyle affects your skin
6. How to combat acne, dryness, irritation
7. Debunking skincare myths 
8. Adversity and overcoming it in an entrepreneurship journey
9. How vulnerability in leadership can take your team to the next level

Show Notes: 

Books recommended in this episode:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

For more of Victoria, please visit instagram.com/victoriaradford  on Instagram and radfordbeauty.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Antony Lo is a physiotherapist from Australia and runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He earned his degree from the University of Sydney and has been in practice since 1997 (old enough to see old things come back as new things!). Antony isn’t afraid to hold back when fighting for proper education and information surrounding women’s health. Antony and Nikki dive into it ALL:  Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, tummy tucks, c-section scar tissue, gestational diabetes, diastasis recti, TVA, and so much more. Tune in for a healthy discourse!

 

Antony Shares:

1. How Antony Lo, pelvic health Physio, is going against the status quo to bring light to women’s health

2. Antony’s experience as a male in this field

3. What does it mean to “chase the feeling” & how do you know if you’ve taken it too far

4. Abdominoplasty/Tummy tuck truths

5. All about C-section scar tissue and its impacts

6. Gestational diabetes and Diastasis Recti - is there a link?

7. TVA: Are we too obsessed with this muscle?

8. What to expect when going to a Pelvic Health Physio 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Antony, please visit instagram.com/physiodetective  on Instagram and www.antonylo.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Carrie Bruno, Registered Nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant, made it her life’s work to support families as they move through all of parenting’s challenges. She is empathetic to parent’s journeys with breastfeeding and evidence based so you will be getting the most up to date advice in this interview! Some of this new information may come as a surprise, so Carrie breaks it down and shares advice on how to navigate your breastfeeding journey. 

Carrie Shares:

1. New research and guidelines about breastfeeding from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - hint, it’s probably not what we’ve been taught! 
2. New information on plugged ducts and mastitis and how to treat them
3. D-MER, breastfeeding anxiety, and postpartum mental health
4. When to start pumping, how much to feed, and how often 
5. How to avoid oversupply and undersupply - plus, how to know if your supply is “good” 
6. How formula can play in (and how that’s okay) 
7. Your experience will look different than what you see others doing, this is your journey!

Show Notes: 

For more of Carrie, please visit instagram.com/the.mama.coach  on Instagram and themamacoach.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Andrea is a Cambridge-educated lawyer, entrepreneur, single mom of 3 and cancer survivor. 

In this conversation, we discuss Andrea’s incredible entrepreneurial journey, why she loves working with women entrepreneurs, and the incredible mindset strategies that have helped her to achieve her impressive success! 

You’ll learn how to protect your intellectual property in a very easy to understand and relatable way! 

Today, Andrea owns a multi 6-figure business with the goal of uplifting women to reach their financial dreams by harnessing the law at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.

 

Andrea Shares:

1. Andrea shares what her journey, personally and professionally, has taught her
2. How entrepreneurs can use the law in their favour to build their business
3. Andrea is a cancer survivor, she explains how it feels being on the other side and her advice to others battling health challenges
4. Her experience as a single mom and how she continues to prioritize her goals and wellbeing

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Andrea Henry, please visit https://www.instagram.com/andreahenry.lawyer  on Instagram and https://www.andreahenry.ca/ on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Cori Stern is a Child Behaviour Expert, Learning Specialist & Entrepreneur at heart. She coaches parents through the ages and stages of development - bringing calm to the chaos in their homes and improving their relationship with their children. Cori coaches Nikki and Lexi through role plays and real-life scenarios to help all parents listening. Cori equips us with tools to help raise a cooperative, resilient, and well-balanced kiddo.

 

Cori Shares:

1. How Cori became passionate about cooperative/responsive parenting parenting
2. The hardest ages to parent, stages of parenting, and what it all means
3. Understand how kids are wired (empowerment, control, reasoning, etc.) 
4. How to keep your kids confidence while still correcting them
5. 3-step framework to make parenting easier
6. Examples of tough situations and how to handle them
7. Heal from feeling like you say “no” all-day
8. Mindshifts, managing triggers, making connections, and more

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Cori, please visit instagram.com/cori_stern  on Instagram and coristern.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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In 2012 Trista Zinn was diagnosed with stage 2 bladder prolapse.  As a personal trainer for over 20 years, she was determined to find a holistic approach to her recovery - something other than surgery - which led her to train in the Hypopressive technique. With a decade of personal and professional experience in Hypopressives she continues to passionately spread the word and help others with this revolutionary approach to core and pelvic health.

 

In this episode Trista shares the benefits and foundational practice of Hypopressives. Through her own journey and expertise she continues to help others improve their prolapse through low pressure fitness.

 

Trista Shares:

1. Trista's journey with prolapse and how she became so passionate about Hypopressives
2. How Trista started her journey to healing
3. What are Hypopressives? How do they work?
4. How to safely use Hypopressives to heal
5. Breathing aspect of Hypopressives
6. What is apnea?
7. How to activate your muscles
8. Rib flares in relation to Hypopressives
9. Who is a good candidate for Hypopressives
10. What does evidence show?
11.  How is it different from the Nauli breathing technique?
12.  What other issues can Hypopressives help? 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Trista, please visit instagram.com/hypopressives.can  on Instagram and coresetfitness.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses birth trauma. 

 

A few years ago Teela decided to pursue her Doctorate with a specialty in birth trauma due to her best friend's experience. Little did she know she would encounter her own birth trauma last year by way of midwifery violence and an excessive hemorrhage almost taking her life.

 

She’s made it her mission to create a safe space to explore birth trauma survivors' experience, challenging the expectations that we hold, advocating for change, and supporting survivors in discovering their healing. Teela shares advice on how to heal if you’re the one in three who have experienced birth trauma, and how to support others who have survived it.

 

 

Teela Shares:

1. Teela’s personal journey of becoming an advocate and a safe place for those who have experienced birth trauma 

2. Tools to help yourself or anyone around you that has experienced birth trauma

3. Why is there so much silence around birth trauma

4. What makes a birth experience “traumatic”

5. Ways to allow yourself to heal at your own pace

6. How to love yourself and your body again after trauma

7. How trauma can affect your body in many ways, including physical

8. Intrusive thoughts and anxiety in postpartum

9. The reality of birth partner trauma

10. How to advocate for yourself 

11. Can birth trauma be prevented?

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Teela, please visit instagram.com/theteaonbirthtrauma  on Instagram and theteaonbirthtrauma.com  on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and drug abuse. 

 

Alexandra Stevenson experienced the unthinkable. It took years for her to process what happened to her. She shares her story with drugs, relationship violence, sexual assault, trafficking and more in an effort to prevent what happened to her happening to others. 

 

Alexandra has a deep commitment to educating both herself and others about trauma, trafficking and, most importantly, how to prevent them. She cofounded an anti-trafficking nonprofit in the US and continues her work as a freelance consultant in Canada. 

 

 

Alexandra Shares:

1. Alexandra’s raw, personal story with drugs, relationship violence, sexual assault and trafficking
2. How and when to start talking about consent with children
3. How to protect your children in the world, on social media, etc. 
4. How to empower your children to protect themselves
5. How parents of boys can participate in the conversation in an effort to stop this from happening
6. Myths about trafficking
7. How to process and address what’s happened to you… it’s not your fault.
8. Tips to get through your own healing
9. Taking trauma into motherhood

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Alexandra, please visit instagram.com/thelaughingsurvivor  on Instagram and thelaughingsurvivor.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Sinéad Dufour is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University. Her current research interests include: conservative approaches to manage pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy-related pelvic-girdle pain, and interprofessional collaborative practice models of service provision to enhance pelvic health. Dr. Sinéad Dufour gives us the tools we need to combat SPD pain. She debunks myths, gives advice, and shares hope for the future with new breakthroughs in research. 

 

Sinéad Shares:

1. Explanation of  SPD, lightning crotch, pubic bone pain, etc. 
2. Sinéad debunks pelvic-girdle pain myths
3. True causes of Pelvic-Girdle Pain & new info we need to know
4. What to do when Pelvic Girdle Pain is affecting your daily life and mental health.
5. Risk factors
6. This is physiology we can change, Sinead tells us how. 
7. It’s NOT in your head. Here’s your top 3 tips. 
8. How to set your brain and mindfulness up to help 
9. What to look for when finding a PT/physiotherapist 
10. Red flags in treatment
11. Where to go for help

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Sinéad, please visit instagram.com/dr.sinead  on Instagram

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Jen McLellan helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. Jen is also a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother to a charismatic twelve-year-old. In this episode Jen shares tips for those living in larger bodies - from preconception to postpartum - as well as how we can all be allies and create space for EVERY BODY. 

 

Jen Shares:

1. Jen’s experience with plus size pregnancy + birth
2. Misconceptions about plus size pregnancy and birth
3. How we can all be allies and create a safe place for all sizes
4. Healthcare bias and how to find support
5. The importance of a supportive midwife and birth team
6. How to advocate for yourself so you can have a positive birth experience
7. How to navigate hurtful comments about plus size pregnancy
8. Relative vs. actual risk 
9. The true safety of plus sized pregnancy 
10. Wellness vs. weight

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Jen, please visit instagram.com/plusmommy  on Instagram and plussizebirth.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Margo Kwiatkowski had her first child, a boy, in the summer of 2021 and soon after discovered she had pelvic organ prolapse. She has spent the last 6 months sharing her personal experience and professional knowledge about prolapse on Instagram. Prolapse affects a large group of women but can feel taboo to talk about. You’re not alone if you’re experiencing prolapse and there is hope! You can get back to the things you love and you don’t have to lose the activities you used to enjoy. Margo shares hope for all who may be experiencing prolapse and those who are worried they may develop prolapse. 

 

Margo Shares:

1. How Margo knew something wasn’t right down there
2. Treating prolapse is beyond the specific area, it is the whole person
3. Margo’s personal birth experience and experience as a new mom - how it did/didn’t go to plan
4. Margo “did all the right things” and still ended up with pelvic organ prolapse, she shares how she showed herself grace and how you can too
5. There is hope with prolapse
6. Genetic causes & impacts on prolapse
7. Medical interventions that can help
8. How to rehab and  heal
9. Pregnancy after prolapse
10. What Margo wishes more people knew
11. How to be proactive with prolapse
12. Specific things to do to improve prolapse/what to do if you’re worried about developing prolapse

Show Notes: 

For more of Margo, please visit instagram.com/postpartum_prolapse  on Instagram and p4moms.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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From overcoming new mom anxiety to dealing with judgments around your parenting decisions, parenting expert Sharon Mazel tells all! Sharon is an author, speaker, and mom of four with over two decades of experience in this field - she’s the co-author of bestselling book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting 4th and 5th Edition and shares advice on how to conquer the newborn stage with new tried and true strategies. 

 

Shannon Shares:

1. How to bring calmness & confidence into parenting
2. How to navigate the judgment you feel around parenting decisions
3. How to prepare yourself for the newborn stage
4. The importance of having a tribe and people who support you (as well as getting info from good experts)
5. TOP questions Sharon receives including feeding, sleeping, and milestones
6. Feeding baby - different approaches, breastfeeding, formula, baby led weaning, purees, allergies, etc.
7. Survivors bias, co-sleeping, safety, SIDS 
8. How to find confidence in yourself and your relationship with your baby
9. How to be supportive of yourself as a new parent and also the other new parents around you
10. The uniqueness of every baby and also the importance of early intervention

Show Notes: 

For more of Sharon, please visit instagram.com/sharonmazel  on Instagram and sharonmazel.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and IBS in 2009, Megan felt extremely isolated and humiliated about having digestive issues. She was always in pain, always running to the bathroom and avoided a lot of situations so that she didn’t have to talk about what she was experiencing, or risk not being able to make it to the bathroom in time (aka bathroom anxiety). 

 

As Megan slowly began opening up about what she was dealing with, she learned that many others dealt with the same issues—they just weren’t talking about them. The stigma around gut issues is what ignited her passion to increase the conversation, push awareness, and create a community. We talk to Megan about her journey being diagnosed with Crohn’s and how she has overcome her anxiety today. She hopes others will join her on the other side of bathroom anxiety.

 

Megan Shares:

1. Her experience being diagnosed with Crohn’s
2. How to advocate for yourself when you’re having bathroom and gut issues
3. Validation in a diagnosis and how that changes things
4. What remission looks like (management, diet, etc.)
5. How to advocate and be diligent after a diagnosis
6. What bathroom anxiety looks like for different people
7. Tools that helped Megan manage bathroom anxiety
8. How important it is to have a community

 

Show Notes: 

The apps Megan references in the episode are Go Here and Flush. 

For more of Megan, please visit instagram.com/thegutgazette  on Instagram and thegutgazette.ca on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Planned vs. emergency, singleton vs. multiples, first vs. repeat… There's a lot that makes your c-section journey unique. That’s why all c-section recoveries shouldn’t look the same! Nicole talks about the different cesarean birth experiences, the importance of having a plan, the bullshit that surrounds recovery, mental health during healing, and SO much more - tune in even if you don’t plan to have a c-section, these tips resonate for all of us.

 

Nicole Shares:

1. Aftercare of c-sections and how it’s different from vaginal delivery
2. The differences in c-sections and recovery around the world
3. How to reclaim your power after a cesarean birth
4. How to have a postpartum plan & handle multiple children at home after a major surgery
5. The bullshit around “Bounce Back Culture”
6. Unpacking birth trauma with healing techniques
7. C-section scar massage tips
8. Complications that can arise
9. How to keep realistic expectations on recovery and accept your postpartum body

 

 

Show Notes: 

Join the [Free] C-Section Prep & Recovery workshop co-hosted by Nicole @C-sectionrecoverymethod and Nikki @thebellemethod here: https://the-belle-method.ck.page/c-birth

For more of Nicole, please visit

instagram.com/csectionrecoverycoach on Instagram

 c-sectionrecoverymethod.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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When it comes to healthy eating in pregnancy, Marni Wasserman has a lot to share. She's a mom of two, nutritionist, and holistic chef. as well as the host of The Ultimate Baby Podcast and former co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast. 

Marni sets the record straight on "the right foods" to eat during pregnancy and postpartum, busts some myths, and encourages us to use our intuition. She combines knowledge, passion, and experience to educate moms on how to adopt a real food diet and balanced lifestyle through simple strategies. 

In this episode, we discuss diet and supplementation throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond! Tune in to find out how we can navigate healthy eating for ourselves and our family. 

 

Marni Shares:

1. How to navigate all the decisions during pregnancy
2. Building a healthy mama & baby before, during and after pregnancy 
3. Eating during pregnancy - including controversial topics like sushi, organ meat, vitamin A, etc.
4. Best supplements for yourself and your children

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Marni Wasserman, please visit instagram.com/marniwasserman  on Instagram and MarniWasserman.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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There’s so much information floating around about pelvic floors. Dr. Janelle Howell, DPT, WCS shares her top tips for ensuring your posture is supporting your pelvic floor. This affects more than you think including arousal, sex, and orgasms! Janelle discusses how our mindset can affect our pelvic floor and what to do about it. Tune in to chat about pelvic floors, sex, orgasms, God, and the things our mama never taught us! 

 

Janelle Shares:

1. How does pelvic health impact us  (beyond leaking and pregnancy)?
2. Her thoughts on religion & sex
3. How your posture affects your sexual health, libido, and more
4. Orgasms! You’re not alone if you’re not having them
5. Tips on sex after giving birth
6. How to know if your pelvic floor is healthy
7. How stressors, body image, muscular imbalance, and more affect your pelvic floor
8. Nutrients that help with arousal

 

Janelle treats urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, painful sex, constipation, and postpartum perineal trauma at the Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago, IL. For more of Janelle, please visit

instagram.com/vaginarehabdoctor on Instagram

vaginarehabdoctor.com on the Web

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Lexi had 3 vaginal deliveries and delivered her fourth baby via emergency Cesarean. From the quickness of the experience, being tied to the table, feeling the first cuts, and 7 layers being separated to welcome her baby… Lexi is sharing what she wishes she would have known about the surgery itself and the recovery. Hear how a mom of 4 (and newborn twins) manages C-birth recovery: Lexi talks about how she’s healing, her experience with recovery, and her top tips.

 

Lexi Shares:

1. Early C-birth recovery
2. How to prep older siblings for bringing home baby/babies and how to help them understand your recovery
3. How to get back to feeling like yourself
4. What happens if you overdo it?
5. Details about a “T” incision & incision care
6. How to cope with a Cesarean birth mentally

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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One pregnancy, two babies and two very different stories! Lexi is a mom of 4 and her first two deliveries were uncomplicated vaginal births -  she did everything to prepare for two more. Baby A arrived as planned, but Baby B had an alarming birth that ended in an emergency cesarean and resuscitation. Lexi is working through the lasting effects of that day while juggling being a mom of 4, 4 and under, healing from vaginal & cesarean births, getting back to running her business and processing her journey. 

 

Lexi Shares:

1. How she and the twins are doing today
2. The story of her twins coming into the world
3. Where things went wrong and what a Bandl ring is
4. What it was like to go from meeting and feeding Baby A to emergency delivery of Baby B
5. How she’s coping with the trauma of that day
6. What she would have done differently had she known how the story would play out
7. Advice for anyone whose birth plan didn’t go to plan…

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Lexi is about to have 4 kids under 4 - EEK! She’s expecting twins any day and she’s feeling the pressure of the change to come. Fainting, peeing, epidurals and so much more… Nikki and Lexi are breaking down how Lexi is managing at the end of her twin pregnancy. Lexi is feeling confident and excited about her twins arrival and she tells us how she’s juggled being a wife, a CEO, a mom, and a pregnant mom of two. In this episode you'll receive advice about advocating, all the deets on twin pregnancy, how stepping away can make you come back stronger, and hope for an empowered birth. We can’t wait to check in with Lexi after the twins arrive!

What We’re Chatting About:

1. 4 under 4! Are you ready?
2. How is pregnancy different when you already have a child (or two or more) vs the first time?
3. How are Piper and Clark handling getting ready for 2 new siblings?
4. We need an update on you peeing your pants…
5. What was your greatest fear about becoming a mom for the first time? Has that changed?
6. How do you manage it all? From work to motherhood to relationships to pregnancy?
7. What are the most annoying things you’ve heard this pregnancy? Is it different from your previous pregnancies?
8. Tell us about your hernias and how that affects pregnancy + labour?
9. Epidurals and C-Section assumptions that come with twins - what are your options?
10. How do you plan to ensure you have the birth you’ve planned? 
11. What do you want to tell your future self? 

Tracy Donegan, RM is a medically trained midwife, published author and positive birth expert. Born in Ireland, Tracy has lived and worked on three continents and currently lives in Texas with her husband and two boys. She is the Founder and President of GentleBirth, an award winning smartphone app that combines brain science, birth science and technology to empower positive birth experiences through birth preparation. Tracy speaks around the world on topics such as Mindfulness for Maternal and Infant Wellbeing and is at the forefront of the global positive birth movement.

 

Nikki, Lexi, and Tracy discuss how to prepare your mind and body for birth, the truth about hypnobirthing, strategies to use before and during labour + birth, and how to ensure you’re ready for a healthy and enjoyable birth experience. 

 

What We’re Chatting About:

1. What made you so passionate about helping others have positive birth experiences?
2. Tell us about hypnobirthing - what is it & what is it not? 
3. How important is it to prepare your mind for birth?
4. What do you think are the most effective pain management tools for labour and birthing?
5. How can women reduce fear of childbirth?
6. What other strategies do you suggest people use to prepare for labour and birth? 
7. Tell us about GentleBirth and why you created it. 

Show Notes: 

For more of Tracy Donegan, please visit

instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial on Instagram

northaustindoula.com on the Web

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Angi has experience from 30+ years of dealing with debilitating depression and anxiety. She has gone through seasons of divorce, the death of her parents, financial ruin, 3 pregnancies and postpartum. The growing pains from these seasons lead her to seek the root cause of her dis-ease through rebuilding her life.

 

Nikki, Lexi and Angi discuss how Angi overcame the lowest parts of her life. Angi shares coping mechanisms, raw stories, and hope for others struggling with life’s curveballs. 

 

What We’re Chatting About:

• Tell us about what you’ve gone through that made you so passionate about healing and finding resilience.
• You’ve gone from smoking a pack a day, being riddled with depression + anxiety, and losing your parents at a young age to living the life you have now, how did you get here?
• Where does someone battling depression and anxiety even begin? How do you change your brain/cells?
• Can you tell us about coffee enemas and ice baths/cold therapy? What are the benefits? 
• What was your postpartum experience like?
• Our mission is to inspire people, to give people hope: what advice do you have for those currently fighting battles of their own?

Show Notes: 

For more of Angi Fletcher, please visit

instagram.com/angigreene on Instagram

angi5.com on the Web

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Stephen de Wit is a Board Certified Sexologist through the American College of Sexologists. He holds a Masters of Public Health in Human Sexuality and a Doctorate of Human Sexuality. Stephen travels internationally speaking about sexual empowerment and will show you how to inject more freedom and fun into your sex life so you can enjoy more pleasure, connection, and excitement. 

 

Nikki, Lexi and Stephen are talking about the unfiltered truth of sexuality. We chat about embracing your sexual desires, ensuring your partner is on the same page, and how to start your journey to a better sex life. Buckle up ‘cause the ride is going to get fun!

 

What We’re Chatting About:

• Tell us about your day to day as a Board Certified Sexologist.
• What made you get into this field? Why are you so passionate?
• How can women feel empowered sexually?
• Is it ever “too late” to transform your sex life? How do you start?
• How do we build a foundation for a great sex life?
• How do you think society views sex positive women?
• What sex advice do you have for all women listening?

Show Notes: 

Here is the sex menu we discuss!

For more of Dr. Stephen de Wit, please visit

instagram.com/drdewit on Instagram

sexlifeunleashed.com on the Web

 

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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Dr. Michael Klein is best known for his landmark Randomized Control Trial of episiotomy that demonstrated that routine episiotomy caused the very problems it was supposed to prevent. This work is credited with leading to a dramatic drop in episiotomy and a parallel drop in severe rectal trauma across Canada and beyond. Semi retired, he continues to teach both clinical and research skills, and mentors family practice physicians for their research projects. He is also the author of “Dissident Doctor”, a riveting book chronicling his life and work. 

Nikki, Lexi, and Dr. Klein chat about the eye opening experiences and knowledge Dr. Klein has gained through his years of dedication, work and research in birth. He shares the importance of self-advocacy, gives us a history lesson in obstetric violence and pleads with us to make change for future generations of birthing women. 

What We’re Chatting About:

• What makes you so passionate about maternity care for women?
• Can you tell us why episiotomies should be avoided?
• How did episiotomies become routine practice?
• How important do you feel midwives & doulas are in maternity and birth care?
• How can women be better equipped to advocate for themselves to not have an episiotomy?
• What other ill-practices do you feel are out there?
• Why do episiotomy rates continue to be so high in many places around the world despite the evidence against them?
• It’s been said it takes on average 17 years for evidence-based care to make it into practice settings. Can you speak to this? Has that been your experience?
• How can we each do our part to change this culture and demand better practices?
• I’m in the middle of reading your memoir “Dissident Doctor” - My Life Catching Babies and Challenging the Medical Status Quo. You really are a beacon of light in the medical community! What is next for you?

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Michael Klein, please visit

michaelcklein.ca on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subject matter surrounding pregnancy loss. 

 

Michelle O’Brien is a mother of 4 girls, three in her arms and one in her heart. Michelle’s first daughter, Harper, passed away due to complications three days after birth. Following Harper’s passing, she learned to navigate her family’s tragic loss through movement, mindfulness, and nutrition. Michelle feels compelled to bring awareness, compassion, and hope to other women who have also suffered pregnancy-related heartbreak.

 

Listen as Nikki, Lexi, and Michelle chat about the tools and resources Michelle relied on for her own journey and the importance of community, connection + nutrition as integral building blocks to being a happy healthy mom and woman.

 

On top of being a mom, Michelle is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and business owner. Following her pregnancy and postpartum struggles, she wanted to further enrich the lives of moms and families. Filling a void in the food-delivery market for women at various stages of health, Michelle became an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and launched AIYANA Nutrition.

What We’re Chatting About:

• Michelle’s story of pregnancy loss
• What inspired you to start AIYANA Nutrition?
• Why nutrition? How has nutrition helped you cope with tragedy?
• What role does food and nutrition play in pregnancy/postpartum?
• You are local to us in Toronto, what tips do you have for all the moms out there hoping to have access to nutritious meals? Meal prep, specific meals, etc?
• Tell us about your new spring menu, your growth from a prepared meals to including pantry items, and your sustainable elements.

Show Notes: 

For more of Michelle O’Brien + AIYANA Nutrition, please visit

instagram.com/aiyana.nutrition on Instagram

aiyananutrition.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Mommy wine culture is booming. You don’t have to go far to find memes about the “quarantini” and “mommy’s juice box” being a box of Rosé. Today we are asking the question why? Drinking can be a coping mechanism for stressed out moms - but what moms really need isn’t wine. What we need is support. And that is unfortunately difficult to ask for. 

 

We are interviewing Michelle Kapler. She is  a Certified Life Coach, specializing in overdrinking and alcohol freedom. She works with high achieving women, who want to explore their relationship with alcohol, without judgement and without labels. As a highly successful entrepreneur, multiple times over and a mother, Michelle understands what it's like to have a big, full, wonderful life on the outside… but to truly feel like you need that nightly glass (or bottle) of wine to make it through life. To feel like sometimes you are drinking against your own will. To feel like you have lost control. Michelle has now been living an alcohol free life for over two years. To achieve this, she used tools based in cognitive psychology, thought work and coaching, to completely lose her desire for alcohol and create a beautiful amazing life, without identifying as an alcoholic or using a 12 step program. She now helps her clients do the same.

 

Nikki, Lexi, and Michelle talk about how much is “too much,” alternative coping mechanisms, and how to overcome many addictions in your life. 

 

What We’re Chatting About:

• Tell us your story of how you came to specialize in helping people cope with drinking? 
• What are the stats on drinking frequency and amount? 
• What is too much? 
• What is the difference between an alcoholic and someone who drinks too much? 
• What are some signs you may want to get some help? 
• What do you wish more people knew about drinking?
• What are your thoughts on Mommy Wine Culture?
• How has becoming a non drinker affected your life? 

Show Notes: 

For more of Michelle Kapler, please visit

instagram.com/michellekapler on Instagram

michellekapler.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Meet Chelsea & Caitlin. They are the founders of MamaPsychologists,  best friends, Registered Psychologists, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 5 and under) who struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From a month-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—they truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about!  

 

They recently wrote a book entitled Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book where we deep dive into all the things no one talks about in the postpartum period. In this episode we cover topics from postpartum mental health, birth trauma, relationships, boundaries, and much more.

 

Chelsea & Caitlin Cover:

1. Perinatal/Postpartum (birth trauma, transition to motherhood)
2. Mom Guilt
3. NICU Stays
4. The “Mother Wound”
5. SO much more!

 

Show Notes: 

For more of MamaPsychologists, please visit https://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists on Instagram and http://www.mamapsychologists.ca on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Alyssa Kerbel has been a pioneer of the ethical and sustainable fashion movement in Canada for over 14 years and has become a thought leader in values driven businesses.  She is passionate about spiritual entrepreneurship, personal growth, as well as promoting a message around the power of human kindness in helping to heal us and change the world.

 

Alyssa has been featured on the Profit Magazine list of Canada’s top 100 female entrepreneurs and mini mioche has been included in the Canadian Business Growth500 list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies and the Globe and Mail list of the top 400 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada. 

 

Nikki, Lexi, and Alyssa are all moms, entrepreneurs, friends, partners, and so much more. Listen as we chat about “balance”  and the bullshit that can come with it. 

 

Topics Discussed:

 

• We're all Founders/Entrepreneurs and Moms, let’s talk about what this looks like in your life.
• How do you prioritize your own well-being?
• How does one overcome guilt when it comes to work, relationships, parenthood, social life, etc?
• How can we connect to our desires & serve ourselves while also supporting and serving others?
• Can you truly have a balanced life?
• Does balance go hand in hand with sacrifice? How can we have balance but not feel like we’re sacrificing parts of our life to accomplish that?

Show Notes: 

For more of Alyssa Kerbel, please visit

instagram.com/alyssakerbel + instagram.com/minimioche on Instagram

minimioche.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

 

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a Holistic Pediatrician, best selling author, mother of 3 and has had over 100 TV News and Podcast appearances. She does NOT hold back when critically evaluating the current healthcare model. Brace yourself for some cognitive dissonance!! Her passion is to inspire, educate and empower you to revamp your families health and prevent children from developing chronic disease. 

 

Topics Discussed:

 

• Tell us how you came to become a Holistic Pediatrician? 
• Your mission is to empower and educate families to raise their kids with less medication. Let's talk about why there's such a need for that. 
• Peg - yay or nay? We recently did an interview with another Pediatrician about constipation. The biggest advice was to take PEG (basically a stool softener) on an ongoing basis - the brand name for Miralax or Restoralax in Canada. You have a very different perspective on treatment. Let's dive into that! 
• What are some of the issues you see in our healthcare system model. What needs to change? What do you wish more people knew? 
• Have you ever come under fire for your views and philosophy about medical care? 
• Tell us more about eczema, gut health and their root causes.

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, please visit

instagram.com/dranamariatemple on Instagram

dranamaria.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

 

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Constipation, fiber supplements, probiotics, appearance of poop, laxatives and more. We’re going there with Dr. Dina Kulik. As a pediatrician and mother of 4 boys, we want to hear  Dr. Dina Kulik’s thoughts  on poop and how to keep things regular.  She is the founder of Kidcrew, a multidisciplinary clinic for children, providing a One Stop for Kids’ Health™. Listen in for poop tips for both children and adults!

 

Topics Discussed:

• Constipation, how do you define it? 
• What are the best ways to combat constipation? What are your hot tips for both adults and kids?
• How can you prevent it? Fiber, water, etc?
• Can you speak to how common constipation is, for kids specifically? 
• When does it become dangerous? Should you ever get medical help for constipation? 
• What do you think about probiotics? 
• What should poop look like for kids and adults? 
• Types of laxatives, explain the difference between the different types? 

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Dina Kulik, please visit

instagram.com/drdinakulik on Instagram

DrDina.ca and Kidcrew.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram

wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

 

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.

Emily Getz lost her second child unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. Emily has since struggled with her fertility. She has undergone medical interventions such as IUI and multiple failed rounds of IVF, an ectopic pregnancy, (which resulted in the removal of her right fallopian tube) and most recently in February had a miscarriage at 8-weeks pregnant, which resulted in her first D&C after getting pregnant through natural conception.  In this episode we talk about the emotional toll of fertility struggles, what fertility looks like for different people, and how to support those around you experiencing fertility struggles.

 

Topics Discussed:

• Let’s talk about the language surrounding fertility and infertility.
• What inspired you to create Day 1 Fertility? 
• What challenges have you faced/overcome surrounding fertility?
• Have you found less empathy from people going through (struggles with fertility the second time around?)  secondary infertility? Let’s talk about this.
• What do you wish more people knew about infertility?
• How can the loved ones of those experiencing fertility struggles support them?
• Can you tell us about your membership program? 

Show Notes: 

For more of Emily and Day 1 Fertility, please visit

https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/ on Instagram

https://www.day1fertility.com/ on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit

https://www.instagram.com/wegotherepodcast/ on Instagram

https://wegotherepodcast.podbean.com/ on the Web

 

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.