Delivering Strength Podcast

In episode 35, we interview local mother and natruopath, Jerrica Sweetnich, to talk about hormones during pregnancy and postpartum. She covers topics such as hormones and breastfeeding, keto and ovulation, hormone and micronutrient testing, heavy periods postpartum, and more! You can find the show notes on our website at www.deliveringstrength.com .

In episode 34, we interview local mother and psychotherapist, Rachel Bowers, to talk about the transition into motherhood and how it impacts our mental health. She covers an overview of perinatal mood disorders (prenatal and postpartum depression, OCD, prenatal and postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis), signs to look for, and where you can get help. You can find the show notes with links to Rachel’s support groups and website on our website at: www.deliveringstrength.com

In this episode, we sat down with local breastfeeding educator Madison Hendry. Madison is a mama of two with one on the way, a visual artist, and owner of Mama Bird through which she provides in-home certified breastfeeding education and services.

Curious about what Birthfit has to say about exercising throughout your pregnancy? Listen into this interview with Birthfit Coach and Regional Director Laura Mattison. Between Laura and Candace so many great insights are shared!

In this episode, Candace and her partner, Eric, sit down and share their son Otto’s birth on the night of his first birthday! Otto’s birth was a planned homebirth with a hospital transfer and unplanned cesarean.

Get caught up on what's going on in Candace and Anna's personal lives, professional lives and the lives of our little ones. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

In this interview, we talk with Christine Cassella, a mother, community herbalist, birth doula, & biologist that loves helping to educate & inspire individuals who are ready to learn the ways of Earth-centered living, including those who are preparing for an empowering birth.

DS 028: A Breech Homebirth Story & Helpful Homebirth Tips with Linnea French

In this episode, we sat down for a laid back conversation with Kate Spinner - a local mom and CrossFit box owner. We discuss fitness - prenatal, postpartum, and after a miscarriage, and chat about that mompreneur life. We hope you enjoy this interview!

This week we sat down with Kimberly Hartzler, a Cleveland mama who had a twin VBAC at 40 weeks and 5 days. 

Aubrey Phelps is a Cleveland, Ohio mom who is no stranger to unmet expectations. She did everything right during her pregnancies – all the right nutrition, fitness and birth preparations. And she had high hopes for her babies’ births and motherhood journey. But her children’s births and first years were nothing like she had imagined. A good reminder that while we can prepare all we want, our babies are going to be born the way they’re meant to be born.

DS 024: A Micro Preemie Birth Story & NICU Survival Story with Heather Law

In this episode, Candace and Anna discuss body image, positive self talk, and touch on getting back into fitness and into the gym in a healthy way in the postpartum period. Another real talk episode that we think many mamas out there will relate with!

In this episode, Anna chats with Stephanie Bowlin of Signing with Miss Steph about infant and toddler sign language - a topic that Anna is very passionate about! Did you know that babies have the ability to communicate with us as early as 6 months? Teaching your infant or toddler sign language gives them the tools to communicate with you about the world around them, empowering them to understand & to be understood.

In this episode, Candace and Anna chat about what's going on in their worlds, both professionally and personally. Some of the topics include events going on around Cleveland, baby led movement, first birthday parties, smash cakes & much more. A casual update episode!