**Trigger warning for pregnancy loss and traumatic birth** Ashley Darling graciously shares her journey to becoming a mother in this episode. This is part one of three incredible stories about trusting your intuition and tuning inwards towards birth. Follow Ashley & Tom @darlingwines and www.darlingwines.com for minimal intervention wines, made und…

"Becoming Dad-adam" My husband Adam joins me on the show to share his experience and transition into fatherhood.

Let's walk together but this time make it walking while observing every little detail of the world around us. Sounds nice, right?

WHO AM I NOW? I am still figuring out who I am on the other side of motherhood nearly five years later. It can feel lonely to suddenly not recognize yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally post-baby. I know how this feels and am finding my way through every day. I wanted to share some more thoughts and little tips that have …

Drive with me. This is a 15 minute meditation for mindfulness while driving. Breathe in. Breathe out.

E. 82 Is this thing still on? Weaning, life updates, etc. I am back, baby! This episode talks about babies, breastfeeding, weaning, and feeling ALIVE when you've been feeling LOST.

E. 78 Meditation for transit This is a quick meditation to reset while you are on the go

E. 80 Postpartum Preparation vs. Reality This is an episode on my postpartum healing journey and what preparations we set up ahead of time for support. The most important piece of advice I've heard and followed is the 5-5-5 rule. Once you have a baby, your body needs to rest and recover. A great way to support your healing is to spend 5-6 days comp…

Preparing for Baby, again Here is another nap-time podcast recording on Not Another Wellness Podcast. In this episode I share the ways I prepared myself physically, mentally, and emotionally for our second baby.

Pt. 2 Teagan's Birth Story ...How she made her grand entrance into the world and what the postpartum period felt like with a toddler at home this time.

Teagan's Birth Story Pt. 1

Dr. Stephanie Dueger is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and educator, who works with expectant and new parents and their little ones. Her first book, Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families, is the book she wishes she'd had for herself when first becoming a parent. She facilitates parent workshops, and wa…

“You can both be grateful, & have trauma” after your birth Birth Trauma The difference between a difficult and traumatic birth What is happening in the brain during labor, primal brain About “1 in 10 people feel their birth was traumatic” About “1 in 6 people can be diagnoses with postpartum PTSD” What are the common threads between a persons birth…

Natalie and Kate sit down (in person!) to chat about maternal health and the importance of the postpartum period for new moms. Kate is the Founding Director, & Senior Supervising Psychotherapist at the Postpartum Wellness Center in Boulder. She’s been helping individuals and families in periods of transition for the past 20 years. In this episode, …

What is the pelvic floor & why does it matter? You came to the right place to learn more. Natalie sits down remotely with Amanda Fisher to talk all things pelvic floor. Amanda is a mom to three boys, wife, Physical Therapist (DPT) and founder/owner of Empower Your Pelvis Clinic and Empower Your Pelvis online.Topics covered on this episode: Pelvic f…

I've stopped shaving my body. I've had enough. You can't tell me what to do. You can't tell me if and when I can have a medical abortion, or any abortion, for that matter. We all deserve the right to choose what we do with our bodies. They belong to us. They are are ours. We choose what makes us feel good. WE get the choice. Not some man at the top…

WE ARE LOVE Meditation - 12 minutes

I am a woman who has given birth and felt the *burden* of pregnancy and childbirth and raising a child. There are plenty of valid reasons, health, personal, economical, etc., that are all all up to the mother and her support network and doctors, for why a child might not be best brought into the world. Each of these should be respected.…

Natalie sits down with Melanie Bearne of Better Birth Stories to talk all about Hypnosis and Hypnobirthing, her remote hypnobirthing course called Better Birth Stories, the birthing system, and how birth is a “mammalistic” event.This podcast covers: - Hypnosis, what is it and what it isn’t-Birthing using hypnobirthing practices as a method of prepa…

Have you ever tried to meditate while driving? Eyes open, of course.. You can be mindful in everything you do. Come drive and meditate with me! This is a 10 minute mindfulness practice.

Need some body love today? Come meditate with me. This is a 15 minute meditation on loving your body and all that it does for you every second of every day.

A little insight into the lives of mothers and why motherhood can be so lonely.

They're out to get your money! No, seriously.

E. 63 What Do I Actually Need For My Baby? Baby registries and what you need to know before you make one!

Daddy doula pt 2Partner support during laborBooks we read to prepare for pregnancy and labor:Expecting Better, Emily OsterLike a Mother, Angela GarbesWe're Pregnant! the First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook, Adrian KulpHypnobirthing: The Breakthrough to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Childbirth, Marie F. MonganIna May's Guide to Childbirth, Ina May…

Daddy doula pt 1 Preparing for pregnancy and labor together Books we read to prepare for pregnancy and labor: Expecting Better, Emily Oster Like a Mother, Angela Garbes We're Pregnant! the First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook, Adrian Kulp Hypnobirthing: The Breakthrough to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Childbirth, Marie F. Mongan Ina May's Guide t…

E. 60 Stay At Home Life & Letting Go of Judgements

E. 59 The First 6 Weeks Postpartum

E.58 Bridger's first hours & days of life

E. 57 Bridger's Birth Story

Catharine and Natalie chat all about ALGAE in this episode of Not Another Wellness Podcast. Catharine started started a company called ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and was advised to try an alkaline diet to help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the p…

My journey to embracing pregnancy during a global pandemic.

Elise Munn ATC,CSCS, is the energetic entrepreneur behind Thendara Wellness Collective. We talk through her personal journey, tips and tricks for changing your MINDSET around your goals, setting boundaries with social media, and the power of positivity.https://thendarawellness.com/Instagram@thendarawellness@elisethendara…

#53 “Nobody just stumbles and accidentally achieves their goal” | Anne RanaHealth and Weight Loss CoachInstagram: @theanneranaFacebook?: Healthy Weight Loss with Anne RanaNatalie and Anne speak on intention setting, what it looks like to find your passion, how to set realistic goals, allowing yourself to pivot when necessary, why it’s important to …

FitMind is a technology platform providing mental fitness training and education to individuals, Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Website: www.fitmind.co

What is Sober Curiosity and 3 realistic steps to get curiously sober!

#50 Functional Medicine & Environmental Toxicity | Dr. Ann-Marie BarterDr. Ann-Marie Barter, Chiropractor and functional medicine practitionerWebsite: https://altfammed.comPodcast: Fearless Health Podcast: www.fearlesshealthpodcast.comInstagram: @alternativefamilymedicineandchiroporacticInterview notes: Dr. Ann-Marie Barter: life in Chiropractic sc…

#49 Explore the Outdoors With Confidence | Amanda Christian AmandaOutside Website: https://amandaoutside.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQi5kHkuJ14FuZiyeJC7iQ Instagram: @amandaoutside Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amandaoutside/ Show notes: The making of #AmandaOutdside Amanda’s journey: A childhood outside, a summer with B…

#48 Travel Light Experience Heavy | Sheila Murray & James Simone How to follow Sheila and James! https://www.sheandjim.com/ Instagram: @shetravls @shemurray @mrwordsmith Interview notes: How Sheila and James met <3 What it is really like to plan to quit your job and travel the world How to travel on a budget Plant-based living The importance of foo…

Episode 47- A Life Journey to A Place to Heal | Fiona ArrigoFiona Arrigo is the founder of the Arrigo Program and A Place to Heal, Londonhttps://www.aplacetoheal.co.uk/Our work is to heal ourselves so our own healing can spread to our families and communities- Fiona ArrigoA Place to Heal by Arrigo offers an inner-city sanctuary – a hub of learning,…

Episode 46- "It’s Not About Talent or Being Lucky, It's About the Perseverance to See Something Through" | Marissa Yennie Founder of Lovivo"I founded Lovivo because I believe that when we show up for ourselves first, only then can weshow up best in our businesses. A lot of entrepreneurs struggle with telling their story - who they are, what they do…

#45 The YOU Revolution; The Journey of a Better Being | Michelle Zellner Over the past 22 years, Michelle has built a thriving business Better Beings around helping people become healthier humans, aka Better Beings, and credits much of her business success to sharing the challenges and strategies along her own wellness journey. Her book grew out of…

Episode 44: Technology and Behavior Health and Wellness | Dr. Julie KinnDr. Julie Kinn is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience researching and implementing health technology for suicide prevention and other behavioral health promotion. She oversees the development and implementation of health technology for the military…

Episode 43: An Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms | Jeff Chilton Nat and Jeff chat all about the benefits of medicinal mushrooms on this episode. We dive into what mushrooms are, how they are grown and cultivated, the nutritional benefit of mushrooms, how and why you should cook them, and so much more! Jeff Chilton is the President of Nammex, a mu…

Episode 42 : Wellness While Pregnant & Living With MS Samantha Hayes Health Coach @theunwelladventures Topics covered: Natural birth control methods; Natural Cycles Pregnancy and life changes MS journey Wellness while pregnant How to eat and be pregnant and listen to your body Fitness while pregnant Morning walks** this has become a new habit of mi…

Episode 41: Clear Space, Clear Mind. Nat and Sam talk about the impact your space has on your LIFE. Samantha Mech OrganizeDecor Instagram: @OrganizeDecor_ www.Organizedecor.com Samantha Mech is a NYC based, professional organizer and founder of OrganizeDécor. As a former collegiate athlete and marathoner, she is a fitness and wellness enthusiast. …

Episode 40: Meaning Less; On Choosing Self-Acceptance and Losing Respect for Others' Respect. Nat and Adam dive into the journey of self-acceptance and why it is so crucial to our livelihood. Adam Hise Writer, deep thinker, passionate human Instagram: @baronvonhise Adam Hise is a writer from Covington, Virginia. Adam and I met in 2006 and then reco…

Episode 39: Body Wisdom, Diet Culture, and Healing From an Eating Disorder. Natalie and Cara talk about diet culture, what it is, how it affects us, and how we can heal our bodies through practices like intuitive living. Cara Carin Cifelli Host of Love Your Bod Pod Author of the book Body Wisdom Instagram: @Caraskitchen https://www.caraskitchen.net…

Episode 38: What You Need to Know About Periods And The Pill with Amanda Montalvo. Nat and Amanda explore periods, explain the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, birth control, birth control symptoms, and how our environment impacts the way our body functions. Amanda Montalvo Amanda is an integrative dietitian & women’s health expert specializing in …

#37 Adaptogenic Herbal Coffee // Lopa van der Mersch, Rasa Koffee. Nat and Lopa dive into the journey to creating Rasa and how coffee can negatively impact the body. How does your body respond to coffee? Think about it for a second... Does it make you feel jittery, anxious or irritable? If so, you are NOT alone and there are healthy alternatives fo…