Are you truly prepared for the pushing stage of labor, or could your pelvic floor be holding you back? In this special rebroadcast episode from the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Amanda Shipley joins Dr. Shannon O'Brien to share essential insights into one of the most critical aspects of childbirth—pushing. This episode dives into the physical and mental preparation needed to push effectively and minimize complications during labor. Today on Kumbay’all episode 75, Dr. Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss: -Why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation and how it interacts with other muscles like the diaphragm and hip rotators -The importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist and when to seek support -Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health, including the truth about tight vs. loose muscles -Techniques for preparing your body and mind for effective pushing, including breathing exercises and muscle relaxation strategies -How to harness the power of visualization and muscle memory during the pushing stage of labor -Positioning tips to support optimal pushing and which position may not be ideal We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram

Curious about home birth? Get the inside scoop from expert home birth midwives! In this enlightening episode, Amanda and Rebecca are joined by two seasoned Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), Missi Burgess and Tanya Trail. They delve into the nuances of home birth, demystifying common misconceptions and explaining the true essence of this birthing option. Both Missi and Tanya share their extensive experience and insights on what home birth really entails, the role of midwives in ensuring a safe and empowering experience, and how personalized prenatal care can make all the difference. Whether you're considering home birth or simply curious about it, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on the birth process. Today on Kumbay’all episode 74, Amanda, Rebecca, Missi, and Tanya discuss: How does home birth differ from common perceptions, and what are the realities versus myths? What comprehensive roles and responsibilities do midwives undertake to ensure a safe and empowering birth experience? What factors determine a person’s suitability for home birth, and how can individual health and mindset influence this decision? What are the physiological and safety implications of water birth, and how does it align with natural birthing practices? What steps and preparations are essential for optimizing the likelihood of a successful and fulfilling home birth experience? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/74. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram www.homegrownbirth.com - Connect with Missi Burgess, CPM www.laboringhandsmidwifery.com - Connect with Tanya Trail, CPM Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Struggling with pregnancy discomfort? Discover how chiropractic care can help! In this episode, Amanda is joined again by Dr. Shannon O'Brien, an experienced prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, to explore the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, with a focus on the Webster Technique. Dr. Shannon delves into common issues that pregnant women face, such as back pain, sciatica, headaches, and pelvic discomfort, and explains how chiropractic care can alleviate these problems and improve overall wellness. They also discuss the importance of finding a Webster-certified chiropractor and the role of chiropractic care in preparing for a smoother birth experience. Whether you're dealing with discomfort or just want to optimize your pregnancy journey, this episode offers valuable insights into how chiropractic care can support you. Today on Kumbay’all episode 73, Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss: How can chiropractic care address common pregnancy issues like back pain and sciatica? What is the Webster Technique, and why is it important during pregnancy? How does regular chiropractic care improve sleep and reduce pregnancy-related pain? When is the ideal time to start chiropractic care during pregnancy? Why should you choose a Webster-certified chiropractor for prenatal care? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/73. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - Learn more about Dr. Shannon and how you can work with her Best Practices for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy ICPA - see the Webster definition and search for a Webster certified chiropractor near you Aligned Birth Podcast episode 122 - hot take - chiropractors are only for neck pain and fetal malposition Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Life can be wonderful and challenging at the same time. How can you appreciate the joyful times as well as the not-so-easy ones? We’re thrilled to have Stephanie Dorfman, a certified holistic doula and parent educator/coach, back on the podcast to help us understand how to not only navigate, but also honor, life transitions. In Kumbay’all episode 72, Stephanie shares insights on these questions and more: What do we mean by life transitions? Why is it important to acknowledge life transitions? What is the difference between ceremonies and rituals? How can honoring significant moments such as pregnancy and postpartum experiences positively impact mental health? How can families start incorporating simple rituals or more elaborate ceremonies into their daily lives? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! Make sure to check out Stephanie’s earlier episode with us - episode 69: Partner Connection in Pregnancy and Parenthood. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/72. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Transitional Alchemy - Learn more about Stephanie and how you can work with her Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Did you know that maintaining proper alignment during pregnancy can significantly impact your labor experience? In this Twin Talk episode, Amanda and Rebecca delve into the crucial topic of maintaining physical balance during pregnancy and why it’s a game-changer for expecting mothers. While emotional and mental balance is important, today’s focus is on mechanical alignment within the body. They explore how physical balance supports a healthy pregnancy and aids in a smoother labor process. Today on Kumbay’all episode 71, Amanda and Rebecca discuss: What is physical balance during pregnancy? Why is pelvic alignment important? How does the pelvis support a growing baby? What are the ways to avoid misalignment during pregnancy? What are the benefits of chiropractic care and pelvic floor physical therapy? How do balance and body awareness affect labor and daily habits? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes, bios, and links, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/71. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Are you curious about the possibility of having a vaginal birth after a C-section? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Shannon O'Brien, a renowned chiropractor, to discuss the intricacies of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Dr. Shannon shares her professional insights and personal experiences, providing a comprehensive look into the benefits, risks, and preparation needed for a successful VBAC. Tune in to learn about the key factors in choosing supportive providers, the importance of a robust birth support team, and actionable steps to increase your chances of a safe and empowering VBAC. Today on Kumbay’all episode 70, Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss: • What is VBAC and what are its benefits and risks? • How can you ensure your provider and birth location are supportive of VBAC? • Why is having a doula and a comprehensive birth support team important for a successful VBAC? • What is the Webster Technique in chiropractic care and how does it aid in VBAC? • How can independent childbirth education and pelvic floor physical therapy help in preparing for a VBAC? • What steps can you take to prepare for a VBAC and why is it important to labor at home as long as possible? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/70. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - Learn more about Dr. Shannon and how you can work with her Aligned Birth podcast - hosted by Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachel Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Having a baby is a hugely transformative experience. Not only does it change your way of life, but it can also greatly transform your relationship with your partner. You may have ideas of what kind of parent you want to be, but when you actually become a parent it can be a different story. So how can you stay connected as a couple during this time of immense growth, challenge, and change in your lives? Stephanie Dorfman, a certified holistic doula and parent educator/coach, joins us today to discuss how to stay connected to your partner during pregnancy and parenthood. In Kumbay’all episode 69, Stephanie discusses these topics and more: Why staying connected to your partner is important How each partner’s experience differs and how it can affect their connection What factors and elements come into play during pregnancy and into parenthood that affect relationships How partners can cultivate connection during this time of their lives How to enhance your co-regulation and connection practice When clients tend to look for support with the parenthood transition, and what that coaching can look like What to do if you’re feeling disconnected from your partner We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/69. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Transitional Alchemy - Learn more about Stephanie and how you can work with her Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

If you’re doubting your ability to give birth without pain medication, then this episode is for you! In this solo episode, Amanda talks about this common concern that many women (including herself!) have before they give birth, and some things you can do to help overcome your doubts and fears. In Kumbay’all episode 68, Amanda discusses: Why it’s common to have doubts about your ability to give birth without medication What things affect our feelings and ideas about birth What to do to ease your concerns A few of Amanda’s favorite empowering resources Other tips and advice to prepare for a smooth, unmedicated birth We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook Visit www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/68 for the full show notes and bio!

Are you planning to work up until your baby’s due date? Then this episode is for you! Both Amanda and Rebecca worked until their babies were due, and they wish they had followed this advice instead! No matter how long you decide to work before your baby arrives, this episode includes some key insights that can help you. In Kumbay’all episode 67, Amanda and Rebecca discuss: Why working right up to your due date can be less than ideal What their experiences were like and how they differed What they wish they had done instead of working until their due dates What you can do to help your transition into motherhood go smoother if you decide to work as long as you can We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes, bios, and links, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/67. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook Beyond Birth Collective - Amanda’s lactation consultant

You may not know what your fascia is, but it’s affecting your health and your pregnancy. Today’s episode gets technical, and it will change your way of thinking about your body! We’re thrilled to have Dr Catherine Clinton, a quantum biology health educator, licensed naturopathic physician, and author join Amanda to discuss why you’ll want to know more about your fascia, and what you can do to start taking care of it. In Kumbay’all episode 66, Dr Clinton sheds light on these questions and more: What is quantum biology and how does it affect how we approach healthy living? What is fascia and why does it matter? How can your fascia affect your pregnancy and healing postpartum? What affects your fascia? How can you take care of your fascia during pregnancy? We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/66. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram DrCatherineClinton.com - Check out Dr Clinton’s courses and other ways you can learn from her. Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

It’s your responsibility to get your needs met, but if you aren’t able to tap into what your body is telling you, you may not even be aware of what you need. This is a fantastic episode that will help you figure out what you want so you can move one step closer to getting it. This is the second episode in a two-part series with our guest, Tracy Brown, so make sure to check out episode 63 as well! In Kumbay’all episode 65, Amanda, Rebecca, and Tracy Brown discuss: The truth about emotions - what they are and where they come from Why your emotions matter What happens if you don’t feel your emotions and how it affects your nervous system Why it can be difficult to connect with your emotions How to feel your emotions and easy ways to practice We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!   For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/65. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Tracy Brown Coaching - Empowering women to rediscover their true selves and create a profoundly healthy, whole, and balanced life. Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Becoming a mother can be a huge catalyst for you to make healthy changes in your lifestyle. New motherhood is a powerful time but it can also be overwhelming! Parents get a lot of advice and pressure about how to best raise their kids to be healthy and happy, and what worked for your parents’ generation might not work for your family now. Today’s guest helps dispel myths and gives actionable advice and simple steps you can take to raise healthy kids without overwhelming yourself. You’ll want to have a pen and paper handy when you listen! In Kumbay’all episode 64, Amanda and Rebecca talk with Dr Katrina Cryder about: • The state of children’s health today and why this is an important topic to discuss • How your parents generation was different than today’s generation of parents • The factors that contribute to parents’ feeling of overwhelm and how to combat it • Simple steps you can take today to help your children be healthier • How to start to remove toxins in your life We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Raising Healthy Kids - Dr Katrina’s 12-month membership Sign up for a FREE 5-day trial of concierge coaching with Dr Katrina by sending her an email or sending her a DM on Instagram - @dr.katrina_cryder! Touch of Health Atlanta - Dr Katrina’s practice that offers chiropractic, massage, nutrition, and health classes Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook See full show notes for guest & host bios at www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/64.

The majority of us were raised by parents with unhealed wounds. As a result, we can end up wearing ‘masks’ to be who we think we need to be to fit into our family and our society, while we ignore or bury our own feelings. As we get older this can make us feel stuck and cause difficulty connecting with ourselves and our needs, which can affect all of our relationships. Our guest today shares a new roadmap for how to heal old wounds, let go of false beliefs, and release generational trauma. This simple model can help you gain greater self-awareness by understanding how your experiences have shaped you, so you can respond to life in a healthy way. This is the first in a two-part series, so make sure to check out episode 65 as well! In Kumbay’all episode 63, Amanda, Rebecca, and Tracy Brown discuss: The different phases of our lives and where our wounding comes from Examples of childhood wounds that you might not even realize are there The ways our ego can keep us from feeling our emotions What triggers really are and how to identify them How we can begin healing and get to know ourselves We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! About Our Guest: Tracy Brown is a Certified Adult Chair® Transformational Coach whose journey illustrates the power of self-discovery and self-acceptance. She began her career working with award-winning advertising agencies and representing academy award-winning directors. The two decades she spent in this field honed her skills in uncovering and creating stories that celebrate the human spirit and forge connections in the heart across diverse communities, but she knew that it wasn’t fulfilling her soul’s purpose of empowering women. In 2017 she embarked on a personal healing and spiritual awakening journey that led her to co-found a women’s skincare line and immerse herself in holistic practices such as becoming certified as a Reiki practitioner, Cacao practitioner, and Akashic Records reader. These avenues guided Tracy toward her ultimate calling as an Adult Chair Life Coach.  While becoming certified in the Adult Chair model Tracy received her deepest healing. Now she seamlessly blends her diverse expertise and personal healing path to support women in reclaiming their authentic selves. Her mission is to empower women to embrace their truth, dissolve limiting beliefs, and transcend generational trauma.  Tracy’s heart-centered approach offers a safe space for women to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Through introspection and guidance, women are empowered to heal old wounds so they can reconnect to their authentic selves and enjoy a more aligned life and fulfilling relationships with less stress and true joy and happiness.  hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Tracy Brown Coaching - Empowering women to rediscover their true selves and create a profoundly healthy, whole, and balanced life. Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

New mothers face a lot of change, regardless of how many babies they’ve had before. One change that seems to be universal is the isolation new mothers feel after their baby arrives. Today we discuss this important topic with the founders of MESH Moms - a membership-based support network for moms with a special focus on pregnancy and the early childhood years. . In Kumbay’all episode 62, Amanda and Rebecca interview Martina Stellmaszek and Juliana Caspari and discuss: Their experience with new mom isolation Factors that contribute to isolation in motherhood Creative ways that new moms can find their tribe How MESH Moms supports new mothers We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! About Our Guests: Martina Stellmaszek and Juliana Caspari are the founders of MESH moms - a mothers club that supports families in the Atlanta area through the wonderful - and wonderfully challenging - years of early childhood. Martina & Juliana are longtime friends and have been sharing their ups and downs as they raise their combined seven children. Over the years they realized that despite their friendship, they were missing a greater community and often felt isolated and very alone. Recently they founded MESH moms to offer new moms what they most wanted in those early days: a network of support to catch you when you fall, and the shared experiences that create friendships which hopefully last a lifetime. Martina and Juliana have both been working moms, full-time moms, pro-bono working moms, and are now moms establishing the MESH moms community. In addition to their love of family, they share passions for global travel, languages, and the outdoors, especially skiing. Martina has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and earned her MBA from Emory University. She worked for over a decade in global trade and development, most recently as President & CEO of an international non-profit. Her four children range from age 1 to 9. Juliana holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, and has dedicated her career to business consulting, most recently as the head of strategy at an international insurance company. She has three children, ages 4 to 7. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram MESH Moms - a membership-based support network for moms with a special focus on pregnancy and the early childhood years. Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Giving birth is a pivotal time in a birthing person’s life, but it’s often overshadowed by the focus that’s put on either being pregnant or the new baby. Baby showers, maternity photo shoots, and setting up the nursery seem to outshine the preparations for the actual labor and birth, although every person who has ever given birth knows how impactful that process is. In Kumbay’all episode 61 Amanda and Rebecca share the highlights of their homebirth stories and the key things they learned along the way. In this episode Amanda and Rebecca discuss: Their homebirth stories and how all three were different What they wish they considered when selecting a midwife Who they would have added to their birth team Misconceptions that they had (and most women have!) What they would have done differently We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you. And we hope that sharing our birth stories helps you in your journey!  If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! About Your Hosts: We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery. Rebecca Squires is a management consultant who helps healthcare entrepreneurs improve operations, build their team, and grow their practice in a sustainable way. She volunteers with a local animal rescue and is on the board of a non-profit homeschool organization that serves the metro Atlanta area. hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! @kumbayall on Instagram Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move! Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

New moms often hear to ‘take it easy’ during the postpartum period, but how do you know if you’re doing too much? And how long does this postpartum period last? In Kumbay’all episode 60 Amanda shares the 5 main signs that you’re doing too much after baby arrives.  In this episode Amanda discusses and describes: The window she calls the ‘maximum protection phase’ - how long it lasts, the different stages within this period, and what general guidelines for activity that she suggests during each stage The top 5 signs that you’re doing too much postpartum What to do when your body gives you those signs Other signals that might indicate that you’re doing too much postpartum and how to get help We hope this episode provides validation, support, and encouragement to you. Having a baby is a life-changing event in more ways than one, and it’s important to give yourself grace, time, and as much support as you can get.  About Amanda: Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder and owner of Renew Pelvic Health, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 15 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda believes in a holistic approach and focuses on treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. Besides extensive manual therapy techniques and individualized exercise prescription, she fosters wellness by encouraging good nutrition, stress management, and patient education as an integral part of empowering all of her patients. She is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery. Amanda and her team see patients at Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA and she creates online courses in pelvic health through Progressive Pelvic Education. In addition, she is the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Other options for support include: Postpartum Support International or 1-800-944-4773 Find a Pelvic PT at PelvicGuru.com or PelvicRehab.com Kumbay’all Episode 58: Fourth Trimester Wisdom from a Postpartum Doula with Colleen Goidel Kumbay’all Episode 34: Early Postpartum Healing Kumbay’all Episode 35: Top 10 Tips for Holistic Postpartum Healing Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Buying and selling a home is said to be in the top 5 most stressful moments of your life. But having a home that supports your life can remove a huge number of daily stressors, and can make a huge difference in the quality of your life! In Amanda’s private practice and with her online courses she’s passionate about helping people see a vision for what’s possible with their pelvic health. Oftentimes people are too embarrassed to ask questions about their pelvic issues, or they make assumptions that prevent them from even asking - so they don’t know what’s possible for their pelvic health, sexual health, childbirth, postpartum recovery, or post-surgical healing. We’re excited to have today’s guest join us because she is excellent at helping her clients cast a vision for what’s possible with their life and how real estate can help them realize those dreams. If you’ve been discouraged about the current real estate market, have fears around homeownership, or just don’t know what questions to ask - this is a great episode for you!  In Kumbay’all episode 59 Adrianna discusses: - Fears that hold people back from considering a real estate purchase and how she approaches those fears with her clients - What questions to ask yourself when considering buying a home - How to start the process of dreaming of your ideal home - At what point she suggests you get a realtor involved - Her Game Plan Process and how it can help you About Adrianna: Adrianna Berlin is a Realtor and Real Estate Negotiation Expert who helps Metro Atlantans upsize to the right size using her Game Plan Process. She’s been helping individuals and families buy and sell properties for 8 years. She is a mom to 3 boys and lives in Clarkston, GA where they decided to upsize to their right size and found the neighbors of their dreams. Her top 3 things to talk about these days are helping you reach your best life, the 12th season of Hoarders, and how much she loves The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! ABAtlanta.com - learn how you can work with Adrianna @AdriannaBerlinRealEstate - follow Adrianna on Instagram @AdriannaBerlinRealEstateGroup - connect with Adrianna on Facebook Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

The fourth trimester is a time of HUGE adjustment, no matter how many babies you’ve had, and our guest today will share some great advice and suggestions for how to help ease this transition. Today’s episode is part two of a two-part series on doulas. In episode 57 we learned about birth doulas and why you’d want to have one on your birth support team. You don’t have to listen to these in any particular order but if you haven’t checked out that episode you’ll want to go back and listen to it for sure! Today’s episode is about postpartum doulas, with wisdom from a very experienced postpartum doula. Yes, you can get doula support not just for your birth, but for after baby arrives as well! Our guest, Colleen Goidel, has supported hundreds of laboring, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients over the past two decades. She has great information and insight to share! In Kumbay’all episode 58 Colleen discusses: What a postpartum doula is and how they can help new parents What benefits a postpartum doula offers vs having a friend or family member help out Some ways to prepare for the fourth trimester Why she encourages being a ‘good-enough’ parent vs being your ‘best self’ How to have compassion for your baby when they’re crying at 3am and you’re sleep-deprived Why it’s important for new parents to support themselves What questions to discuss with your partner to help you plan for the fourth trimester About Colleen Goidel: Colleen Goidel, CPD(CAPPA), CLE(CAPPA), CBE(BFW) is a certified postpartum doula, ‘Birthing From Within’ certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, newborn care educator, and the co-founder of Two Doulas and You. Colleen has also developed a full-spectrum education program that includes evidence-based childbirth, lactation, and newborn-care classes. Inspired by her own experience as a parent and grandparent, Colleen is passionate about helping expectant and new parents discover and manifest their birth, feeding, and parenting priorities without judgment, and with an open heart and mind. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Two Doulas and You - learn more about how you can work with Colleen or take her classes Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

If you have a midwife or doctor attending your birth, why would you need a birth doula? Listen in to learn why and much more! This episode is the first in a two-part series about doulas. Today we’re going to learn about birth doulas and why you’d want to have one on your birth support team. Episode 58 will be about postpartum doulas - and if you didn’t know that there’s such a thing as a postpartum doula, you’ll definitely want to listen to that episode too! Our guest, Colleen Goidel, has supported hundreds of laboring, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients over the past two decades. She has great information and insight to share! In Kumbay’all episode 57 Colleen discusses: - What a birth doula is and what they do - Why it’s so helpful to have a birth doula - How birth doulas can help birthing people with pain management - How to feel empowered even if your birth doesn’t go the way you planned - What benefits a birth doula offers that might be difficult for a friend or family member - What things to consider when deciding who to have at your birth - What the process is like when you hire a birth doula on her team About Colleen Goidel: Colleen Goidel, CPD(CAPPA), CLE(CAPPA), CBE(BFW) is a certified postpartum doula, ‘Birthing From Within’ certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, newborn care educator, and the co-founder of Two Doulas and You. Colleen has also developed a full-spectrum education program that includes evidence-based childbirth, lactation, and newborn-care classes. Inspired by her own experience as a parent and grandparent, Colleen is passionate about helping expectant and new parents discover and manifest their birth, feeding, and parenting priorities without judgment, and with an open heart and mind. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Two Doulas and You - learn more about how you can work with Colleen or take her classes Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

If you think detoxing is only about water fasts and special supplements, you’ll want to listen up! Even though today’s episode is geared towards detoxing considerations before and during pregnancy, it has wonderful information for everyone! Our guest, Dr Rachel Marynowski, joins us to talk about why and how to detox your body before you get pregnant. Dr Marynowski shares why detoxification is something to put on your radar if you're thinking about conceiving, who needs to think about it, and not only how to detox but how to avoid toxins in the first place. It's a great episode with lots of valuable information!  In Kumbay’all episode 56 Dr Marynowski shares information such as: - How a naturopathic doctor (ND) degree is different from a medical doctor (MD) degree - Why couples should think about detoxification before getting pregnant - If a pre-pregnancy detox is important for birthing people only, or if it matters for partners too  - What some sources of toxins are, and how to avoid them - How to detox before pregnancy, and what to do if you’re already pregnant - Her thoughts about topics such as sparkling water and hydration - The importance of mental and emotional health when preparing for motherhood About Dr Marynowski: Rachel Marynowski ND is a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician in Atlanta, GA. After working in corporate health for a large hospital system, Dr Marynowski sought a more comprehensive medical model, based upon preventive rather than disease-based care; one that analyzes the whole body and encourages patients to take an active role in their own health. Dr Marynowski found that naturopathy was the perfect fit. She graduated from National University of Health Sciences and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She serves as an elected official on the Georgia Association of Naturopathic Physicians executive board and sits on the advisory committee for the naturopathic program at NUHS. Dr Marynowski holds special interest in women’s health, gastrointestinal dysfunction & disease, environmental medicine, endocrinology/hormonal dysfunction, functional medicine, clinical nutrition and homeopathy. In 2016, she and three colleagues co-founded an integrative medical clinic where she currently practices as the head of primary care. Their clinic, VitalAtlanta, is in downtown Atlanta and includes the Atlanta Birth Center, psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, chiropractic, lactation support, nutrition, midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology. She is also the co-founder of an online health & wellness initiative called www.kaleblossom.com. Her goal is to increase access to integrative medicine and to nourish practitioner partnerships for the ultimate benefit to each individual patient’s healthcare, and to empower patients to reach their optimal health in mind, body and spirit. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Kale Blossom - check out Dr Marynowski’s site for health and wellness tips, or follow her on Instagram for health education and humor! Intonu Wellness - Dr Marynowski’s practice in Atlanta, GA Find a Naturopathic Physician - through the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner - through the Institute for Functional Medicine Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook