Why are so many kids struggling with focus, sensory overload, and anxiety in today's world? In this episode, Dr. Felicia, a Menasha-based neurological chiropractor joins Drea & Brit to break down what’s really going on inside kid's developing brains and bodies and how parents can take a proactive approach to support their kids health.   In this episode, we discuss: Why our kids are struggling so much today (The Perfect Storm) A staggering stat about a baby's physical health after birth What many sensory struggles stem from Autism, ADHD and other sensory diagnosis Antibiotics How to be a proactive parent in our kids health   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Felicia Houk, owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic based in Menasha, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More Part 2: What Makes Us Sick? Immune Health Explained Part 3: Expecting Moms: How Societal Pressure Impacts Pregnancy Part 4: Brain Overwhelm: Hope & Answers for ADHD and Other Sensory Struggles   👋Connect with Dr. Felicia: 🔗 Dr. Felicia's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   Resources mentioned in this episode series: Blog: Discover the Torque Release Technique in Chiropractic Care: A Neurologically Focused Approach Blog: Back-to-School Season: Stress, Immune Health, and Mom-Life Balance   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Between Google searches 🌎, unsolicited advice 🗣, and pressure to do everything “right,” 🤰 pregnancy can feel overwhelming. We're excited to welcome Dr. Felicia Houk back in this episode to help us unpack how stress and fear affect the body and mind and how to stay grounded through it all so your pregnancy can be rooted in joy, not fear!   In this episode, we discuss: Pregnancy fear, anxiety, and stress How to balance feeling informed on a certain topic vs. instilling fear The power of saying no How handle ill advise or fearful thoughts Chiropractic's role in pregnancy (including the Webster Technique) Tips for postpartum healing & recovery   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Felicia Houk, owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic based in Menasha, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More Part 2: What Makes Us Sick? Immune Health Explained Part 3: Expecting Moms: How Societal Pressure Impacts Pregnancy Part 4: Brain Overwhelm: Hope & Answers for ADHD and Other Sensory Struggles   👋Connect with Dr. Felicia: 🔗 Dr. Felicia's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   Resources mentioned in this episode series: Blog: Discover the Torque Release Technique in Chiropractic Care: A Neurologically Focused Approach Blog: Back-to-School Season: Stress, Immune Health, and Mom-Life Balance   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

The immune system is your body’s personal defense team, but it’s easy to wear it down without realizing it. Dr. Felicia Houk from Shifting Tides Chiropractic is back in the hot seat to help us understand what weakens it, what strengthens it, and how to build long-term resilience from the inside out.   In this episode, we discuss: Why our immune systems today are weaker than our ancestors How to "upgrade" our brains, nervous systems and immune health The link between stress & immune health Kids immune health How workouts impacts immune health Autoimmune diseases Cancer   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Felicia Houk, owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic based in Menasha, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More Part 2: What Makes Us Sick? Immune Health Explained Part 3: Expecting Moms: How Societal Pressure Impacts Pregnancy Part 4: Brain Overwhelm: Hope & Answers for ADHD and Other Sensory Struggles   👋Connect with Dr. Felicia: 🔗 Dr. Felicia's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   Resources mentioned in this episode series: Blog: Discover the Torque Release Technique in Chiropractic Care: A Neurologically Focused Approach Blog: Back-to-School Season: Stress, Immune Health, and Mom-Life Balance   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Feeling stressed lately? 🌩 In today's episode, Dr. Felicia Houk, the owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic in Menasha, joins us to explain how the nervous system actually works and what we can do to support it despite the stressors of life!   In this episode, we discuss: How the brain & nervous system transmit the messages of touch, pain, and more How past experiences relate to the nervous system The relationship between stress and inflammation Steps to rewiring/healing your nervous system    This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Felicia Houk, owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic based in Menasha, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More Part 2: What Makes Us Sick? Immune Health Explained Part 3: Expecting Moms: How Societal Pressure Impacts Pregnancy Part 4: Brain Overwhelm: Hope & Answers for ADHD and Other Sensory Struggles   👋Connect with Dr. Felicia: 🔗 Dr. Felicia's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   Resources mentioned in this episode series: Blog: Discover the Torque Release Technique in Chiropractic Care: A Neurologically Focused Approach Blog: Back-to-School Season: Stress, Immune Health, and Mom-Life Balance   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Cooking with kids can be messy, hilarious, and …a real test of patience. In this episode, Drea, Brit, and speech therapist Stephanie share real-life tips to turn kitchen chaos into fun so you can teach your kids life skills without losing your sanity.   In this episode, we discuss: How kids of all ages can help in the kitchen Balancing the stress of the mess and teaching skills How to make clean up fun How to help desensitize disliked food textures in a fun way The importance of modeling   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)   👋Connect with Stephanie: 🔗 Stephanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

If “I don’t like that!” is a daily mantra at your dinner table, this episode is for you! 🍇🥕🍗 Stephanie Bohn, an Appleton-based pediatric speech therapist, is back at the mic to help parents understand possible causes of food pickiness and how to help picky eaters explore new foods without a fight. 🥊   In this episode, we discuss: What causes picky eating Baby-led weaning What to say (or not say) when kids are showing pickiness Identifying pickiness as a problem vs manipulation Tips to help kids overcome pickiness When to seek professional help    This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)   👋Connect with Stephanie: 🔗 Stephanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, pediatric speech therapist Stephanie Bohn from Rooted At Home shares simple, everyday strategies parents can use to encourage their child’s speech and language development. From playtime to mealtime, you’ll learn practical ways to support your little one’s communication skills at home, in the grocery store or wherever you are.   In this episode, we discuss: How to know if you should seek speech or feeding help Baby sign language Strategies for encouraging early language development Mastering "tricky" sounds How to talk to kids when they're nervous Encouragement for those who feel their child is behind   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)   👋Connect with Stephanie: 🔗 Stephanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Have you ever worried about early speech delays, felt concerned about how your child pronounces a certain sound, or felt frustrated about picky eating? If so, this episode will give you peace of mind as Stephanie Bohn, a down-to-earth NE WI-based speech language pathologist, shares answers to the most common questions parents ask and explains her unique "meet a child where they're most comfortable" approach to therapy.   In this episode, we discuss: What a Speech Language Pathologist does Options for families seeking speech therapy The importance of doing therapy outside of a clinic setting How to set your baby up for language development How to create a positive relationship with our kids from an early age   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)   👋Connect with Stephanie: 🔗 Stephanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. In this roundtable chat, Drea & Brit sit down with Stefanie Turzinski to share simple self-care rituals busy moms can actually fit in—because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival.   In this episode, we discuss: Luxury self-care vs baseline needs self-care How small self-care habits can positively impact all aspects of life Small rituals/habits that we (Drea, Brit & Stef) have found helpful within our own lives Creating systems to make daily tasks less stressful As a massage therapist and mom, product brands that Stefanie likes to use   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms   👋Connect with Stefanie: 🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   💲Coupons & Promos $45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment   📍Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Green Life Organics Rowe Casa Organics Mother Love Organic Products   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Do you know someone with a fussy or gassy baby? In the third episode of our massage series, Licensed Massage Therapist Stefanie Turzinski explains how simple infant massage techniques can calm your baby, strengthen your connection, and make those early months a little easier.   In this episode, we discuss: Different techniques of infant massage Recommended lotions for babies Understanding baby's cues Using infant massage for: Improved sleep Healthy digestion Nervous system regulation Congestion Colic Reflux   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms   👋Connect with Stefanie: 🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   💲Coupons & Promos $45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

If you recently had a baby, your body has been through a lot. Now what? In this episode, Stefanie Turzinski, an Appleton-based prenatal & postpartum specialized Licensed Massage Therapist explains how postpartum massage can relieve tension, balance hormones, and encourage faster recovery during the 4th trimester, giving moms the care they truly deserve.   In this episode, we discuss: The gap in postpartum care Home tips for helping your body recover quicker C-section scars Benefits of postpartum massage What family members can do to support a woman's recovery at home   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms   👋Connect with Stefanie: 🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   💲Coupons & Promos $45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment   📍Resources mentioned in this episode: The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum by January Harshe Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts Too: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman      ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Did you know massage can play a role in shortening labor and reducing complications? 🤰 Stefanie Turzinski joins us to break down the benefits of prenatal massage and why intentional touch can be such a powerful tool for moms throughout pregnancy.   In this episode, we discuss: The differences between a prenatal and traditional massage Benefits of prenatal massage beyond relaxation Labor stimulation massage Belly massage Safety of massages in the first trimester How massage can improve hormones   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms   👋Connect with Stefanie: 🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   💲Coupons & Promos $45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment   📍Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog: 5 Powerful Benefits of Prenatal Massage For a Healthier, More Comfortable Pregnacy   ✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨ The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Talk therapy is great—but sometimes we need to go deeper. In this episode, Kristen Humiston introduces us to Brainspotting and EMDR, two powerful tools for healing that get to the root of trauma in ways words can’t.   In this episode, we discuss: How brainspotting works Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)  The differences between the two therapies Using these therapies for: Trauma experiences (car accidents) Trigger-based responses (panic attacks) Anticipatory events (public speaking) Future life transitions (retirement / empty nesting) Traumatic experiences that need confidentiality (FBI agents) Kids & animals   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR   Connect with Kristen: 🔗 Kristen's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy explains what it means to be an highly sensitive person (HSP) and how to move from overstimulated and overwhelmed to grounded and empowered. This conversation is a reminder that you (or your kids) sensitivity is something to embrace, not fix.   In this episode, we discuss: Common traits of an HSP The importance of setting boundaries Raising highly sensitive kids People pleasing & holding other's emotions Tips for those who struggle with overstimulation and transitions between activities   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR   Resources mentioned in this episode: HSP Self-Tests   Connect with Kristen: 🔗 Kristen's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In part two of our four-part series with Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy, we dive into how generational patterns show up in parenting and how self-compassion can reshape both personal perspectives and parenting approaches. Plus, Kristen walks Brit and Drea through their own mini “therapy session,” giving a real-life peek at how powerful (and surprisingly simple) self-compassion can be.   In this episode, we discuss: How our childhood bleeds into our parenting The anxiety of being a mom How to help our kids navigate frustration The importance of apologizing to our kids Helping our kids become resilient instead of fragile How to speak self-compassion over yourself   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR   Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog article: Breaking Generational Trauma: A Mother’s Journey to Healing   Connect with Kristen: 🔗 Kristen's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. In this conversation with Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy, we explore practical, manageable shifts moms can make to support their mental health, build lifelong friendships, and feel more grounded in everyday moments.   In this episode, we discuss: Finding your own identity within motherhood Navigating friendships as a mom How to know when to seek therapy Tips for finding calm in a stressful moment Checking in with friends to see how they are doing The Beauty Hunt   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR   Resources mentioned in this episode: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber Strong like Water by Aundi Kolber   Connect with Kristen: 🔗 Kristen's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In our last episode of this series, Dr. Mikhaila Riska takes us to the root of it all—the gut. She explains why your gut is truly your body’s health headquarters, how it impacts everything from bloating to brain fog, and the steps functional medicine uses to heal and restore balance. This episode will show you why the gut is where everyone should start when starting a health journey!   In this episode, we discuss: Common & uncommon symptoms that could indicate gut imbalance Causes of leaky gut Parasite cleanses Treatment options for gut imbalances Antibiotics The Gut Zoomer test Tips for setting our kid's guts up for success   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Why Functional Medicine Might Be the Missing Link in Your Health Journey Part 2: Finding Hope for Allergies, Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto's, and More Part 3: All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More Part 4: Your Gut is Your Health HQ: Why Everything Starts Here  ❗Resources mentioned in this episode Rowe Casa products Earthly Cellcore ❗ PROMO - Get $50 off initial evaluation with the code FVFM920   Connect with Dr. Mikhaila: 🔗 FVFM's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Hormones affect everything from energy to mood to long-term health—and in this episode, Dr. Mikhaila Riska from Fox Valley Functional Medicine is here to break it all down. Listen in to learn about DUTCH testing, PMS, cortisol, menopause, and more to help you understand what’s really going on in your body, no matter which phase of life you're currently in.   In this episode, we discuss: How the DUTCH test works The cyclical rhythm of hormones The truth about PMS The circadian rhythm/hormone connection Options for avoiding common perimenopause/menopause symptoms Potential reasons for the increase in estrogen dominance Tips for maintaining happy hormones in daily life   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Why Functional Medicine Might Be the Missing Link in Your Health Journey Part 2: Finding Hope for Allergies, Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto's, and More Part 3: All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More Part 4: Your Gut is Your Health HQ: Why Everything Starts Here  ❗DISCOUNT - Rowe Casa products ❗ PROMO - Get $50 off initial evaluation with the code FVFM920   Connect with Dr. Mikhaila: 🔗 FVFM's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, we discuss some of today’s most common (and most frustrating) health struggles with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine. If you’ve been diagnosed with  allergies, a thyroid disorder, Hashimoto’s, or something similar, or are just curious about functional medicine's approach to healing for these conditions, this conversation will remind you that answers (and relief) are always possible.   In this episode, we discuss functional medicine's approach for helping: Anxiety/depression Thyroid function Hashimoto's / other autoimmune disorders Functional medicine timeline Food & seasonal allergies Pediatrics   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Why Functional Medicine Might Be the Missing Link in Your Health Journey Part 2: Finding Hope for Allergies, Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto's, and More Part 3: All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More Part 4: Your Gut is Your Health HQ: Why Everything Starts Here    ❗ PROMO - Get $50 off initial evaluation with the code FVFM920   Connect with Dr. Mikhaila: 🔗 FVFM's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

📢New 4-part series alert! In this kickoff conversation with Dr. Mikhaila Riska of Fox Valley Functional Medicine, we dive into how functional medicine takes a deeper, root-cause approach to health than traditional healthcare, what to expect from a functional medicine journey, and more. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, stuck, or searching for answers beyond the conventional model, this episode will open the door to a fresh perspective.   In this episode, we discuss: Educational requirements to become a functional medicine expert The differences between functional and traditional medicine What to expect when working with a functional medicine provider Insight into how professional supplements are recommended Vitamins/mineral recommendations for everyday health Functional medicine during the pregnancy/postpartum season   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Why Functional Medicine Might Be the Missing Link in Your Health Journey Part 2: Finding Hope for Allergies, Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto's, and More Part 3: All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More Part 4: Your Gut is Your Health HQ: Why Everything Starts Here    ❗ PROMO - Get $50 off initial evaluation with the code FVFM920   Connect with Dr. Mikhaila: 🔗 FVFM's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)