Mama Knows Nada

Israel-based self-taught carpenter Hila Shia is a woman of many talents. From hospitality to woodwork to speaking multiple languages, there's not much she can't conquer. She used this tenacity to tackle motherhood and all its unforeseen nuances. Hila shares her journey, from having a baby in her late 30s to breastfeeding struggles to sharing how she just needed to return to her first baby, her business. So many aspects are incredibly relatable to numerous women Tune in to learn more about Hila and how her Chic Doctor Business came to be.

More from Hila:https://www.chicdoctor.com/homeenglish https://www.instagram.com/chic_doctor/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

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We've met this lady before, but this time Lauren returns to share her fourth-trimester experience as a mama. In addition to discussing how her work as a functional nutritionist helped her prepare for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, we chat about her choices and why certain environments + weren't practitioners, were not ideal for her. Then, get into the realities of life, detailing how books can be helpful, or trash, and how the vision of how we want to parent is often shattered when that little bundle arrives.

More From Lauren:

www.lasandwellness.com

https://www.instagram.com/lasandwellness/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Holographic Memory Resolution and Hypnosis: what are these therapies and how can they support a healing journey? This is what I delve into with Lenora Edwards, Certified Hypnotist, Board Certified Coach, and Trauma Healing Practitioner. Her own struggles led her to seek support from an HMR practitioner, inspiring her to learn more about the process and become a specialist as well. We discuss the principles and myths of each discipline, and how they can help people find release from past trauma and achieve the ultimate goal: letting go of past pain. More From Lenora and DTB Horizons: Website: https://lenoraedwards.wpengine.com/about/ HMR Insight: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/holographic-memory-resolution Find more Nada: Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

We finish our chat about parenting without our partners, why reframing situations in our brains is a must and how we want to be different from our parents. Sometimes, the seemingly most unfortunate of circumstances the best opportunity for personal growth. Find more Nada:  Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠ More from Meagan: www.tallowandhoney.co + her blog: www.justmeagan.com Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Speech and language, it begins in utero and development continues well into elementary school. But when can issues arise and what the red flags for speech and language delays? I discuss what to watch for and how to promote language with Lenora Edwards of Better Speech, a virtual platform designed to pair clients with experienced Speech and Language pathologists to achieve their goals. Lenora shares some milestones to know, what pathologists do, who they help, why online therapy works and so much more. Tune in now

More on Better Speech:

https://www.betterspeech.com/

Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Because of her own trials and hurdles, Meagan began sharing her motherhood journey and people tuned in.  Other moms found solace in her honesty and Meagan shared options plus her own experience to support other moms with their own frustrations, becoming the ultimate hype-woman. What she has found is many mamas want the same things: to be heard and validated.  

In addition, her struggles led her to seek out more holistic ways to repair and heal her body during postpartum. This spawned a new baby, @tallowandhoney_ incredible handcrafted lotions, scrubs and skincare that heal from the inside out.  I

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More on Meagan: Personal Site: https://www.justmeagan.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/justmeagan_ 

Website: https://tallowandhoney.co/ 

https://www.instagram.com/tallowandhoney_/

Many families struggle with conception. Often, these emotional times are left undiscussed and couples are left reeling with emotions, without answers...and without a child they so desperately desire. 

So I dig in. What can we do to promote our fertility? What impacts our ability to conceive? What misconceptions have we been told? Do we actually have any control?! These are the questions I tackle with Dr. Marc Sklar, fertility expert. He shares his own path to supporting families on their fertility journey and the array of factors that impact family planning success. With insights and real talk, this discussion busts myths, highlights issues faced by both men and women, as well as proactive choices individuals can make to increase their chances of conceiving. We also delve into a bit of my own fertility (PCOS) story.  

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More From Dr. Marc Sklar, The Fertility Expert 

Website: https://marcsklar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertility_expert/F

acebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefertilityexpert/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckJrww4bImdjwPFvr631zA 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

For many diagnosis, therapies are required. Parent's may not know where to turn or what to ask for when their has special needs. Brooks Rehabilitation has been serving the Northeast Florida region for 50 years and specializes in therapies not only for the differently abled population, but also any individual experiencing trauma and in need of rehab.   I discuss the variety of therapeutic offerings and programs hosted by Brooks Rehabilitation with Megan Hyman, Pediatric Community Program Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation. We also dive into the extracurricular opportunities and adult programs available, and how Brooks can be of service to your family, regardless of the therapy need.   Megan Hyman is a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years’ experience working in early intervention, outpatient, school-based, and community environments. After working with patients and families in skilled therapy, Megan discovered her passion for programmatic development. She saw the opportunity to bridge therapeutic services with community integration on a larger scale. She started the Pediatric Recreation Program in 2016, igniting her love for community collaboration, advocacy, and FUN! Junior Wheelchair basketball started in 2018 as a recreational sport, with 8 players. In 2019, the Brooks BullSharks registered with the NWBA in the Junior Prep division. In 2022, many of those original athletes competed in the Junior Varsity division, winning the National Wheelchair Basketball Varsity Invitational Championship.  PediatricRecreation@brooksrehab.org https://brooksrehab.org/services/pediatric-recreation/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookspediatricrecreation https://www.facebook.com/BrooksBullSharks  Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

In this part of our discussion, Jimmy dives deeper into his experience with Autism; from the diagnosis and what he recommends for other parents to do if they suspect their child may be on the spectrum. He details the importance of support groups and breaks down misconceptions from others as well as him own. We delve into proper terminology and how being just a LITTLE more inclusive goes an incredible distance. What's more, we chat about how millennials are changing the parenting game.  His openness is to support others and let them know the warning signs of ASD is the pinnacle of empathetic: he only wants to be helpful and make others aware. I can't thank Jimmy enough for sharing his #dadview.   

Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

This conversation was so, so beautiful, and I love getting the true dad view.  I was literally crying. Watching his wife become a mother, Jimmy shares his journey, heart and soul, all the joys and shock, beautiful and surprising.   

From his wife's postpartum struggles to his son's ASD diagnosis to looking for early warning signs in his daughter, Jimmy holds nothing back. What he wishes? Someone would have told him about ASD signs and things to watch for. Then, he would have know what to look for sooner. Jimmy also highlights the shifts his wife has had and what it's like to be the observing partner who wants to help and support.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Just call her Trauma. From her own conception to her daughters, Hillary explains how much of her existence is rooted in trauma. Her role as a single mom was by choice, yet, as an athlete her whole life, the post partum body was triggering unknown fears: How could she protect her daughter if she couldn't? Her infatuation for fitness was further nurtured by working with personal trainers and realizing her traumas were holding her back. This is one hell of a conversation, full of twists, turns and ridiculous shockers. Tune in now! BUT...Please Note--TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault.

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

TRIGGER WARNING: MENTAL HEALTH, SUICICIDE, POSTPARTUM ANXIETY + DEPRESSION are discussed in this podcast. 

Our collective mental health took a sharp turn south, but it was a long time coming. Functional therapist Arielle says the pandemic exacerbated what was already a silent issue.  Now, she wants to take a full-scope approach to supporting in people and their mental health, incorporating all aspects of life. In this discussion, we chat about what her functional approach entails, postpartum issues and suicide

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Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ The Functional Therapist Website: https://staugustinecounseling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalcounselor/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and principles of it are beginning to become more prominent in daily life. Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit words "ayur," meaning life, and "veda," meaning science or knowledge. In essence, Ayurveda is the "knowledge of life."  

I chatted with Ayurvedic practitioner and doula, Alyssa Megeath of Fill Your Cup Birth and Wellness, to get a better understanding in to the history of Ayurveda, as well as what the practice entails. Her own background in bio-chemistry prompted her path to these wellness customs. 

We discuss how nutrition is a huge factor in preparing for and recovering from birth and how this fundamental process seems to be forgotten.  While Alyssa focuses on maternal care, she shares how the Ayurvedic approach has healing principles that are accessible to everyone, applicable and beneficial in daily health outside of pregnancy and postpartum.  

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More on Alyssa + Fill Your Cup: 

https://www.fillyourcupdoula.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/thestaugustinedoula/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

New mom life comes with a lot of planning. Now imagine that plan involving completing your doctorate in chiropractic, buying a home, moving states, and setting up a business. Oh, and finding a new doctor all while 36 weeks pregnant. Talk about master of multitasking.   

Yet, that's exactly what Maggie did. She shares the roller coaster she was riding wild ride during the start of her daughter's life, the pressures she felt as well as some of the choices she made in order to maintain her sanity and wellness and how motherhood has shown her she is oh, so capable.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

What does a pediatric dentist have to do with staying true and keeping your health in squeaky clean shape? A lot, apparently. Dr. Azi Nia is an seasoned pediatric dentist who specializes in identifying lip, tongue and cheek ties. Why does this matter for new or breastfeeding moms? If you are struggling with breastfeeding,--or take a bottle--, this *COULD* be an compromising issue.   

Dr. Azi details dental care from babies to young children and explains how dental health impacts overall health. From teeth and gums to potential issues like sleep apnea, our mouths may be a mega indicator and warning bell for wellness. 

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Nia Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 

https://www.niadentistry.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/niadentistry/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances

If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. Alex Vega was tired of feeling like crap, choosing the wrong partners and not living up to her potential. Although being a single mom is tough, she knew her son deserved her at her best. And so did she.   

Vega decided to leave alcohol and other substances in the past, opening a new door to a better existence. She shares her one year anniversary with us; the ups and downs, losing friends and making lifelong connections and the benefits on her overall health, wellbeing and mental wellness. But most of all she discusses how her new firm boundaries are making her life better and influencing her son. The best is yet to come.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Can you feel the beat? Head coach of Palm Valley Academy's dance team chats with #mamaknowsnada to discuss the details of the upcoming dance tryouts. It's the first year PVA will have a dance team of it's own and Coach Nicole is radiating Bobcat pride.   

We discuss Nicole's dance background, why she leaped at the chance to coach and what inspires her. Plus, she gives us all the details for the upcoming tryouts! If you're a #stjohnscounty local with a #daughter heading to #middleschool at #pva, it's time to #tunein! #nocatee #staugustine #stjohnscountyschools #bobcats #dance #danceteam   

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While Clare works professionally to make sure young kids and babies are practicing positive sleep habits, this Blissfully Rested mama is a Jane of all trades, juggling kids, career, wife-life and selfcare like the rest of us.  

Clare shares her mom life and how she endeavors to stay true to her family as well as herself. She discusses her road to motherhood, her thoughts on having 2 belly births and how she navigates having a young toddler and a six-year-old, while making time for her entrepreneurial endeavors and husband. Listen now for the full story.   

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Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

In a previous episode, we discussed how chiropractic care can be helpful overall and safe, even during pregnancy. This time, we bring in the dynamic and delightful husband and wife team at Lighthouse Chiropractic--Dr. Adam and Dr. Mayredlis--to delve into the central nervous system (CNS) and why spinal/CNS care is crucial for overall health.   

From acting as the "brain" of the CNS to the reaches of the nervous system, so much is interconnected and the pressure on joints (pockets of air) can be making you more uncomfortable than you realize, provoking stress, anxiety and tension to increase. Tune into their insightful views.   

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Lighthouse Chiropractic: 

https://www.getlhc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousechiropracticnocatee/

https://www.facebook.com/getlhc/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

There's nothing I love more than being dumfounded by fascinating conversations. Dr. Jenny's expertise and ability to make complex processes seem simple are soothing qualities to anyone listening in. But also her conscious decision to shift her practice to better serve her patients drives the message that she's serious about health and wellness.   

Fusing her background in neurology and pediatrics with physical therapy, Dr. Jenny has created a wellness practice that treats the whole patient based on their unique and diverse needs. At @alltogetherwellness, she works with all ages for recovery efforts and educates on preventative practices to establish healthy habits for overall wellness. These tools ensure productive strategies when life inevitably goes off balance.   

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All Together Wellness: https://www.instagram.com/alltogetherwellness/ 

https://www.alltogetherwellness.net/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

What happens when hospitality professionals become parents? They switch jobs, but keep the directive tone.   

Brandon and I chat about life after restaurants, and how managing people impacts the transition into parenthood and relationships, for better or worse.  

For Brandon, his profession prompted him to meet his now wife on the first day of a new job (surprise: engaged after about 45 days) leading them to become parents.  He also delves in to his experience as a child of adoption, what he was nervous about when he found out he was going to be a dad and why we wants to be present for his son. Talk about emotions of high alert.  

It may not be that kitchen energy, but parenting sure takes a fire to get cookin'.  

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

During her training as a physical therapist, Claire was introduced to pelvic floor therapy and it changed the trajectory of her career. Not only is she passionate about the lifestyle benefits that can come from a healthy pelvic floor, she also sees that educating women before, during and after childbirth is essential. For this working mompreneur, it's also pivotal to be present for her two small children.  

In our conversation, she shares how she started her own practice, Merriman Pelvic Health, sooner than anticipated, and how she strives to keep a balance supporting women and engaging with her children.    

Find more Nada:  

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/  

Merriman Pelvic Health: 

https://www.merrimanpelvichealth.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/merrimanpelvichealth/ 

https://fitmamastobe.thinkific.com/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Childbirth is serious and profound business, but Jessica Gillan, #yournocateedoula, always finds a way to relax and help moms unwind. And nothing helps stress and anxiety of labor like a little laughter.

Support before and after delivery is essential, regardless of how your baby came into the world. Recovering from childbirth takes a spectrum of time and adjusting to life as a first time parent--or fifth time parent--is just that: an adjustment. Because everyone wants the baby, but moms--and dads--need to be embraced as well.

In this part of our conversation, Jessica discusses how help looks different for every family and how a postpartum doula may be your ultimate ally.

Find more about Jessica and her company: https://jessicagillan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bellies.boobs.babies.bliss/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Sleep is a precious commodity and can be scarce for parents, regardless of a child's age. If you're little one is the reason you're lacking much needed shut eye, it may be time to call in reinforcements.   

There's more to sleep training than one might think. There are multiple ways to make it work for your family. Clare Herrera, Sleep Sense coach and Founder of Blissfully Rested, explains some misconceptions about the world of sleep training. She shares what drove her to sleep train and ultimately prompted a career change, plus how it could be what you need for your house to rest blissfully.   

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ 

Blissfully Rested: 

https://blissfullyrested.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/Blissfullyrested/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Health and wellness are big "To-Do's" when the calendar changes years. So how do we make healthy lifestyles a fulltime thing? In addition to fitness, we need proper nutrition.   

Lauren, functional nutritionist and founder of the Healthy Happy Method, shares slight tweaks you can start today to change your health and wellbeing from the inside out. We chat about foods, misconceptions and habits that could be holding you back.  

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LA Sand Wellness 

https://www.lasandwellness.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/lasandwellness9 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

For Women's history month, we're featuring some fierce mama's out there making it happen as biz owners + entrepreneurs.   Our first featured female is Maggie, new mom and chiropractor who had a whirlwind of events happen before her daughter was born. She shares her road to chiropractic care, why opening her own practice with her husband was important plus the pros and cons of being a business owner. (She shares her mom-life, too, but that will come later).   

Find our more about Next Level Family Chiropractic. 

https://www.nextlevelfamilychiro.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelfamilychiro/   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Many new year's start with the resolution to work on the fitness...#amirite? Fitness after birth is a whole different game. "Bouncing back" from baby is hard. So let's be real, your body has changed. 

For many moms, embracing this new body can take some time. With shifted hips and fluctuating hormones, the journey back to your "old self" can seem a little daunting and kind of impossible.  So welcome to the new, glorious you, mama, and you can still be the healthiest and most fit mama ever. 

In this podcast, we chat with mom and founder of Fit Mamas Tribe, Lauren Giles, who specializes in fitness for women, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss misconceptions, unrealistic expectations and what's ACTUALLY attainable postpartum and when.  

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Ernie and his wife were waiting or their miracle. When she finally arrived, they were met with some unexcepted obstacles, and Ernie found himself taking the caregiving lead, for his wife and baby. He shares his journey from those first precious days in the NICU infant looking after his tiny girl while his wife recovered, to now having a thriving, determined teen daughter (with his partner steadfast by his side).   

What I love most about this interview is how he and his wife are the definition of a team. They serve as buffers, sounding boards, cheerleaders and  reality checks for each other as well as their daughter. And all with love at the core. Tune in to his dadlife now.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

What's happening down there? Much more than you think! The pelvic floor has a lot of responsibility to uphold, literally. It's a group of muscles that supports numerous organs even before we add a baby to the load. So it's no wonder many women feel a shift once baby is born. Talk about pressure.   

In this part of our interview with @drsarasohn we get into pelvic floor basics, discuss what "normal" even means, the range of "normal" while busting some old school misconceptions.    

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Dr. Sara

Website: www.confidentpelvicrehab.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarasohn/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cprforyourprivates

Fostering Heroes  

Children in foster care are undeniably the true MVPs, navigating uncertain paths often alone or separated from loved ones. We chatted with some organizations to find out how they help kids cope and persevere when life at home takes a tough turn.  

In this feature, we talk to Aubrie Simpson-Gotham, founder and CEO of Fostering Connections, a non-profit organization that endeavors to fill the gaps in lives of children in foster homes. From mentorship to school backpacks to funds for basic needs, this organization is dedicated to empower children and provide what they truly need: opportunity.  

Instagram: @Fosteringconnectionsfl 

www.fosteringconnectionsstjohns.org   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Navigating uncertain paths often alone or separated from loved ones, children in foster care are undeniably the true MVPs. We chatted with some organizations to find out how they help kids cope and persevere when life at home takes a tough turn.  

Ernie Hamilton, Regional Director for Children's Home Society of Northeast Florida, discusses the mission of CHS and how the organization strives to keep families together, intervening with support, therapies and programs to prevent separation altogether.  

 https://chsfl.org/services/ 

https://www.instagram.com/helpflkids / @helpFLkids  

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

As a first generation Vietnamese-American, Hong has been the source of many firsts in her family. In the tenacious spirit that brought her family to America, Hong continues to be a pioneer, dedicated to her roots yet welcoming to endless possibilities.

She shares her experiences as a mother and how she has recognized she's been carrying weight that didn't necessarily belong to her. Hong discusses how she has identified her anxieties to become more intentional about how she mothers and what she "gives" to her son. But she also shares the worries and frustrations of raising a mixed-race son in a dynamic society. From telling her son to be a "good boy" to understanding the impact microaggressions could have on her young son, we dive into our society's past and how essential diversity and inclusion is for our children. 

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Jacksonville Community Midwives is a midwife team serving Clay, Duval and the surrounding counties in the Northeast Florida region. Jennifer Stone (LM, CPM, LPN, CLC) and Jacinda Golden (LM, CPM) have both served women and the birth process in numerous ways throughout their careers, uniting in 2019 to create their practice.   

Ultimately, this duo is determined to give women space to be “the boss of their birth.” Jacinda captures this mission with her abounding energy and focus on every mother having the birth they envision. From listening to women as they labor to catching babies when moms are on the move, there is no situation unfamiliar or too awkward for this midwife team. Jacinda shares invaluable insight in this episode, the compassion is apparent and it’s no wonder they are a thriving practice. We dig into who is having home births now, the cost of midwives, ideas for a registry--like a doula, which Jacinda calls “essential” for a birth team--and much more.  

Her most essential advice? Be informed, know your options and realize you do not need to justify what's right for you, your body, your baby and your family with anyone.   

JCM Info: 

SITE: https://www.jacksonvillecommunitymidwives.com/our-team

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/jax_community_midwives/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jaxcommunitymidwives 

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

This mama. From her "forbidden" work romance to giving up the corporate climb, Kristal shares it all. Although outspoken and sassy, this kind-hearted woman is the definition of an honest soul. Her relentless determination launched her career for a prominent hospitality group. Then, she discovered the title she desired most was mom.    

Kristal holds nothing back; she discusses the shift to motherhood and juggling two small kids. We talk about sibling guilt, adoption and how tiny humans can be so, so mean. And that’s just the first half!    

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Personal trainer turned functional medicine health coach, Todd Bauer turned his passion for health and wellness into a sought after ecosystem of diverse healthcare professionals. In this episode, he shares his own journey to wellness, his surprise role as dad and the ups and downs along the way -- including his wife's battle with breast cancer. We also discuss health as a hybrid entity and how using that idea helped his wife on her own healing path.

Optimal Health Alliance: https://www.optimalhealthalliance.com/about   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

This fiery Jane of all trades found a flow and sharing it with families is quickly her new favorite pastime. Taylor is the epitome of a yogi frame of mine, from her melodic tone to the words she uses with delicate intention. We talk about her journey into the role of mom and how she juggles all her loves, including her blossoming kid yoga classes.    

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

When you run into brick wall after brick wall, many times, the insanity becomes too much and it’s time to reevaluate. That’s exactly what this mama did. When her life started to feel like groundhog day, she took notice and decided to pivot. For her son, yes, but also for herself.   

Meet (Alex) Vega. Single mama, making it happen. Recently sober and growing in awareness, she tells us all the juicy details of her journey. From her son’s father bowing out, to moving 1500 miles from Southern California with the intention to redefine herself, her life and her son’s future. For this mamacita, no subject is off limits. And we can’t help but admire and applaud her for doing the work, growing up and glowing up.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Who knew chiropractors were so helpful? Not me...until a doctor recommended I see one during pregnancy. Full of skepticism, I went and after my first session, I was hooked.   

But, I had loads of questions, from are they really helpful? To is this actually safe for baby? Low and behold, It became an essential part of my prenatal and post-pregnancy routine.  

In this episode, I discuss the misconceptions and benefits of chiropractic care with Dr. Mayredlis Cruz of Lighthouse Chiropractic. She shares valuable insights as we dive into my journey and how the practice has not only helped me, but also my son.  

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Featured Guest: Dr. Mayredlis Cruz of Lighthouse Chiropractic 

Instagram: @lighthousechiropracticnocatee 

Website: www.getlhc.com/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  

**Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.**

This was such a powerful conversation. Our Italian-Irish Catholic family is nothing short of dynamic. Chaos has always been the norm and laughter was the keystone of every gathering. Although it made for some incredible holidays and memories, there was something more sinister prompting these seemingly silly antics.   

So, Courtney and I delve into some family skeletons. We discuss how we have chosen to hold ourselves accountable and smash the cycle of abuse and control. We share our awareness of our own shortcoming and openness to vulnerabilities, how we don't always have the answers for our kids and how she's letting go of her fears to pursue her passion while she raises her kids.  

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Featured Guest: Courtney  

Instagram: @courtneymarypaints 

Website: courtneymarypaints.com  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

We all know the phrase “not all who wander are lost.'' Many merely thrive by exploring new places, meeting new people and delving into personal challenges. Oftentimes, it’s those adventurers who unexpectedly stumble upon life’s most thrilling excursions.

No one can speak to this more than Laura, a travel-hungry lass, looking for fun and tranquility wherever the road led her. What started as teacher training in India took a surprise turn, leading her down the road to motherhood in New Zealand. How did she get there? Found out how seeking adventure led her to thrills, experiences, and ways of life she had never envisioned. 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

When we begin our journey into motherhood, many of us turn to our own mothers for support and sound advice. After all -- we made it out of childhood just fine! But what do you do if your mom is missing? In this episode, I talk to Sophie about her new role and experience as a first time mama, without having her own mom to lean on.  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Military mama, Brooke, discusses jumping across the Atlantic for a new adventure while navigating obstacles caused by the pandemic and how her children have coped with it all.   

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite