Miraculous Mamas

In this episode of Miraculous Mamas, Vito and Elizabeth update you on what has been going on in their lives since their miscarriage. They have some exciting news to share and answer tons of questions from the community.

It is endometriosis awareness month and Roop is sharing her story, busting myths and advocating hard to spread awareness. 1 in 10 women have endometriosis but it goes undiagnosed for years. Roop shares with us what has helped her on her journey and where she is at today. 

On this week's Miraculous Mamas, OBGYN Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins us on the show to answer your questions during this troubling pandemic affecting the world. Parents and expectant families all over America are asking the same questions; What are the effects of the Coronavirus on pregnant women? Are our children at risk? Dr. Phillips answers questions from our parenting community to help give us some practical tools and advice to help ease some of your concerns.

Katie Crenshaw is a wife, mother, author and activist.  She is passionate about setting an example of self love for children carrying on into adulthood.  She recently authored a book called "Her Body Can" empowering littles that their body CAN. Elizabeth then shares some interesting facts for Women's History Month.

Ariel Tyson shares with us how she had her first two kids in the hospital and then decided to birth at home. She is a homeschooling mama and answers all of our questions about it! She has five boys and is pregnant with her sixth! She is a breath of fresh air and shares tons of insight with us.

Monaye shares her powerful story of the loss and grief her children endured.  She took the pain and turned to helping others.  She is now a Life Trauma Coach and helps kids and parents navigate through grief. 

This episode starts out with the co-founder of Give Her Courage, Amy Klein. Amy tells us what this amazing company is doing for teens in our competitive climate. They have a mission to instill courage and confidence in all! Then Dr. Chelsea Axe, who is pregnant, comes on to tell us about natural family planning. Condoms and birth control aren't for you? No problem! There is another way! Chelsea also shares how to stay healthy during pregnancy and some vital supplements pregnant women should be adding in.

Terra LaRock is a CEO, Psychologist, PPD survivor and Wife. She is also the founder of the Mindful Mamas movement and is passionate about nurturing mothers. She shares her personal journey with us and why she is so passionate about mothers feeling equipped throughout their motherhood journeys.

KJ Carson shares a father's perspective of birth and the traumas that can happen that are out of your control. He talks on the importance of not feeling alone in the experiences and feeling supported by a community. He found that community with March Of Dimes. KJ has partnered with March Of Dimes in sharing the importance of educating people, so we have more healthy mothers and healthy babies. He has a powerful message and continues to advocate for mothers and babies by sharing his story with us.

February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month and Korteney Stahler comes on to share the story of her little girl.  CHD is the most common birth defect yet we aren't taught to look for the signs.  Jordan Farrand then comes on to share her struggle with hyperemesis gravidarum with her last two pregnancies. She also shares her crazy car birth story!

How does sleep affect your life? It filters into all areas and that is why it is so important. Christine Lawler, a Marriage, Sex and Sleep Therapist, gives us tools and resources on how all three can coexist. 

PMS is common, but it is definitely not normal. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a women's healthcare expert and best selling author. She has a true passion to get to the root causes of women's pressing health issues. PCOS is a problem many women face. Why does it take two years to diagnose? She also gives us some tips to finding the right prenatal vitamins!

Andrea Marcellus is on this episode sharing her story and break-through that changed her and her client's lives. "Eight years ago, Andrea began breaking rules – should’s, conventions, expectations – to develop a more rewarding approach to life. The result is her 5 Life Strategies – a code that yields amazing results, both for herself and her clients - physically, professionally and personally."

Kellie Baille is a Speech Pathologist and Mindfulness Expert. She joins Elizabeth this episode to talk about mindfulness in kids and how it can start in with the parent. Baille gives us tons of insights into how to incorporate into our lives and is joined by her daughter, Hannah, to share with us their book "Some Days I Flip My Lid."

It is the first episode of the New Year and it starts off with Elizabeth reading resolutions from the listeners for their families. She is then joined by parenting coach, Ann Kaplan. Parenting is not a one size fits all season of life but there are some steps to help make it the best! Ann gives some tools and resources for helping you become the best parent you can be.