Miraculous Mamas

Dr. Axe is on this episode sharing his expertise with us! He shares what he and his wife did to prepare their bodies to try to conceive.  He addresses what's wrong with the Keto craze and gives tips for doing it right.  What does collagen really do?  He answers this and shares his expertise in Chinese medicine and herbs to help support your body.

What does sexuality, leadership and healing all have to do with each other? Missy Garcia is a Life Coach focusing on relationships and sexuality. She gives us tips and tools to access our inner power and begin to step into the women we are created to be.

In this fun episode, Vito and Liz are joined by Cody and Jessica Nickson. Cody and Jessica met on Big Brother and later went on to win the Amazing Race. They bond over being competitive with your partner and pushing each other to reach their goals at the same time. We hear Cody's perspective of Jessica's birth story with Maverick and Jessica gives a tip to help new moms survive the diaper phase! There are a lot of laughs in this episode of Catching up with the Nicksons!

In this episode, Elizabeth brings on author Mark Wolynn to dive deep into inherited family trauma. It is now scientifically proven that biology can change when traumatic events happen. Mark talks about his book, "It Didn't Start with You," and how we can begin to break the cycles in our families.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and Elizabeth brings on mama, Katie Hamby, to share her story with her twins.  We are grateful this Thanksgiving season for all the NICU staff and doctors who pay close attention to the premature babies and help care for the families going through that trying time.

In this episode Elizabeth is joined by Ava's Chief Science Editor, Lindsay Meisel. They discuss fertility, contraceptives, myths and pregnancy. Lindsay also teaches us about the Ava bracelet and how it helps you learn about your body and track your fertility.

It is officially Movember which means Men's Health is highlighted this month, but one thing that is less talked about is sperm health! There is so much recent research on the importance of sperm health and how it can have a long lasting affect on your future children. Liz brings on Brianna and Richelle to talk about why they invented NutraVerve, a prenatal for males.

Forty-three percent of women drop out of the work force when becoming a mother due to lacks of options.  Claudia dives deep with us into how to create your own options and how to make your experience as a mother work on a job resume.  Mothers are forced to take lesser job titles due to taking time off to raise kids. Claudia addresses this and more in this episode!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. So Katie Zeppieri is here to tell us how she is making a difference. Katie has an amazing story and used it to start the biggest girl talk empowerment day across Canada. The bullying rate has drastically increased over the last 20 years and we set the examples to our children to stop it. Katie gives us tips if your kid is getting bullied or if they are the one bullying. 

Shawn Johnson East, Olympic Gold Medalist and former winner of Dancing with the Stars, to talk about her pregnancy journey. She talks about preparing mentally and physically for delivery and motherhood. Aubrey Jones then comes on to tell us her two very different birth stories.

We are celebrating Indigenous People's Day by giving voice to Native women to share their stories and educate us on how to be more aware on this day. New mother and Native women's advocate, Cali Wolf, comes on to share history, culture and stories with us to shed light on the lack of resources women have on reservation land leading more illnesses and deaths. Nicolle Gonzales, who is a midwife, comes on to talk more about the Native birthing community and how it takes one person to change a community.

In this episode, Elizabeth brings on Occupational Therapist, Katie Crosby also known as Thriving Littles on social media.  She answers listeners questions and dives into dealing with tantrums to milestone comparison.  She works with the body and emotions of kids and inner kids.  She helps answer why moms compare and how to stop and how to help your children work through their emotions.

In this episode, Elizabeth brings on two guests to help educate us on the benefits of yoga and how to use it in the various stages of our lives. Jennifer Cohen Harper wrote a children's book and helps children heal through trauma using yoga as a tool. Hannah Day then teaches us about moga (yoga for moms). She helps women prepare for birth mentally and physically with yoga. She also teaches mom and baby yoga to new moms.

Elizabeth is joined this episode by Anna and Lindy who started The Love Powered Co, a company empowering positive self-talk, confidence and affirmations for parenting, teens and every day life. They share their hard work to get the business off the ground and their vision to empower more women globally. This episode will leave you inspired to chase your dreams and join the growing field of powerful female entrepreneurs making a difference.

Elizabeth brings on Jen Pratt, a Pediatric Hospitalist who is a survivor of childhood cancer.  She serves as a medical advisor for Make A Wish inspired that her wish was granted through the organization.  Then, Savanna Tate comes on to share the story of her some Hayes. The strength and courage displayed in the Tate family will inspire you as we spread Childhood Cancer Awareness.