Becoming Parents

BIGGEST TAKEAWAY: MAKE ONE EASY CHANGE WITHOUT STRESS: OUTLINE: Pollutants and pesticides do cross the placenta History’s Pendulum for creating new products How Chemicals enter your body Epigenetic Effects of Toxins on Pregnancy Three considerations for making healthful changes 4 Action-Steps for a Healthier Baby / Pregnancy / Household WATER INGREDIENTS (both household & nutritionally) INTUITIVE BALANCE MINDFULNESS Link to all show notes:  https://getfitforbirth.com/4-ways-to-reduce-household-toxins This is the article James referenced on cord blood: https://www.ewg.org/research/body-burden-pollution-newborns James has been on previously! Check it out: https://youtu.be/LzD1IOMG83w Our five-part corrective exercise series: https://youtu.be/rbuWE-L-vbE https://youtu.be/rcFi7unrqis https://youtu.be/Aioudsjgqrc https://youtu.be/qwpaErMK7_I https://youtu.be/V9prlDaF3A4 -Since modern life can easily work against foundational health & family life, I spend much of my time implementing Ancient Wisdom. -Thankfully, health in my home feels rather simple. -I am an advocate of alternative schooling, and I have tried homeschooling at times. -As a Holistic Health Educator, I teach my kids to understand the foundations of: Breathing, Movement, Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Mindset. -I feel that I was a born-to-be dad, yet fatherhood definitely didn't turn out the way that my Disney mind expected, and so I've had to let go of a lot of things... As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND JAMES HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth Share your experience! I answer all comments personally and will select one to read at the beginning of the next show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

-18 yr old daughter who wants to drop out of community college and work multiple jobs so she can move out and be independent -17-year-old son plays travel baseball, is decent in school, and just wants to be an athlete and thinks his goal in life is to be a professional baseball player and to be good-looking - thinks he should be a male model -so many trials and tribulations with kids! -kids being sexually active -teaching them to love people where they are even though the Bible doesn’t support the LGBTQ community. -educating and encouraging them that they are good enough. That they aren’t confused in life because of the foundation that we have provided for them. IN HER WORDS: I wear many hats! I am a realtor, notary, a Director in a Christian Business Networking community, I am a salesperson for Panoramic Door company but my passion is to share with others that freedom is In forgiveness and loving people where they are at. I am a community builder and a lover of Jesus! Please provide all your website and all social media links for show notes.: https://linktr.ee/crystalreilley?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=873107da-b822-48da-abf4-ff01e317504d Share your experience! I answer all comments personally and will select one to read at the beginning of the next show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Mother of four but it was quite the journey to achieve this due to my fertility journey. Shelley is the Author of self-help books, Positive Changes: A Self-Kick Book, and Good Grief: The A to Z Approach of Modern Day Grief Healing. FIND HER HERE: Website: https://shelleyfknight.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShelleyFKnight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyfknight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelleyfknight YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shelleyfknight TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shelleyfknight?lang=en Share your experience! I answer all comments personally and will select one to read at the beginning of the next show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' programs, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre & postpartum timeframes: (1) Breathing, (2) Movement, (3) Nutrition, (4) Lifestyle, and (5) Thoughts. His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries. IN THESE EPISODES: Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness." James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT. Each Segment: (1) Goals & Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise (2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation! Standing breathing Laying breathing Squats Lunges Bend Twist Pull Push (3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises. Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP (4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises. Floor Glute Bridge Reps 70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP Squats with glutes & CBBP Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP (5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises. Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant) Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy) 2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades & CBBP Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest & CBBP + various leg lifts Push Ups using chest & CBBP ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' programs, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre & postpartum timeframes: (1) Breathing, (2) Movement, (3) Nutrition, (4) Lifestyle, and (5) Thoughts. His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries. IN THESE EPISODES: Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness." James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT. Each Segment: (1) Goals & Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise (2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation! Standing breathing Laying breathing Squats Lunges Bend Twist Pull Push (3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises. Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP (4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises. Floor Glute Bridge Reps 70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP Squats with glutes & CBBP Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP (5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises. Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant) Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy) 2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades & CBBP Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest & CBBP + various leg lifts Push Ups using chest & CBBP ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' programs, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre & postpartum timeframes: (1) Breathing, (2) Movement, (3) Nutrition, (4) Lifestyle, and (5) Thoughts. His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries. IN THESE EPISODES: Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness." James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT. Each Segment: (1) Goals & Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise (2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation! Standing breathing Laying breathing Squats Lunges Bend Twist Pull Push (3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises. Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP (4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises. Floor Glute Bridge Reps 70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP Squats with glutes & CBBP Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP (5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises. Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant) Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy) 2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades & CBBP Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest & CBBP + various leg lifts Push Ups using chest & CBBP ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' programs, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre & postpartum timeframes: (1) Breathing, (2) Movement, (3) Nutrition, (4) Lifestyle, and (5) Thoughts. His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries. IN THESE EPISODES: Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness." James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT. Each Segment: (1) Goals & Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise (2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation! Standing breathing Laying breathing Squats Lunges Bend Twist Pull Push (3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises. Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP (4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises. Floor Glute Bridge Reps 70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP Squats with glutes & CBBP Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP (5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises. Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant) Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy) 2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades & CBBP Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest & CBBP + various leg lifts Push Ups using chest & CBBP ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' programs, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre & postpartum timeframes: (1) Breathing, (2) Movement, (3) Nutrition, (4) Lifestyle, and (5) Thoughts. His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries. IN THESE EPISODES: Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness." James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT. Each Segment: (1) Goals & Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise (2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation! Standing breathing Laying breathing Squats Lunges Bend Twist Pull Push (3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises. Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP (4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises. Floor Glute Bridge Reps 70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP Squats with glutes & CBBP Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP (5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises. Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant) Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy) 2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades & CBBP Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest & CBBP + various leg lifts Push Ups using chest & CBBP ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Being a dad is the biggest honor a man receives since I can't have kids, it was a blessing to adopt my wife's son after we got married being a parent is rewarding but is also difficult at times: being there and dealing with heartbreaks both with relationships and watching our son get hurt playing sports and then not being able to play, dealing with attitude issues and pushing back on house rules You are there to be the parent, set and hold rules and raise them to be good people, not to be their friend.  That comes later in life Joe is a partner in a Digital Marketing Agency FIND HIM HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezeman/ www.valormarketingllc.com https://www.facebook.com/valormarketingllc https://www.linkedin.com/company/18501999/admin/ www.askvalormasterminds.com https://www.facebook.com/askvalormasterminds https://www.linkedin.com/company/75631573/admin/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3hqj7ggomRfiVAq8DPFHF4?si=484ea0dcd3ab440c Share your experience! I answer all comments personally and will select one to read at the beginning of the next show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

* Struggled for a year through an ectopic pregnancy and 2 emergency surgeries (lost a tube) * Found success with holistic herbs and Chinese medicine * Gained 50lbs and 57lbs with both pregnancies and struggled to lose the weight and feel like me again * Between being sleep deprived, having 2 boys 23 months apart, and getting mastitis with my 2nd at 3mo PP, I ended up dealing with what I learned was postpartum rage. * After a spiritual journey for this last year, I discovered I was meant to get into postpartum doula work along with my health coaching - through that work, I created Motherhood Elevated (an online resource guide for moms with over 130+ resources/tools/tips for all areas of health - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and financial). Alison is a health coach and the creator of Motherhood Elevated, an online resource guide for moms. FIND HER HERE:  Https://liveyourlifeelevated.newzenler.com/f/motherhood-elevated-freebie www.instagram.com/alisonavayu www.facebook.com/alisonavayu www.myxyngular.com/liveyourlifeelevated www.liveyourlifeelevated.com https://galas.fm/episode/5e29d1d2-ee89-5c92-bbb8-408b995d6869 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Today I was featured on Your Runner Dad’s blog: https://doulainreno.com/miscarriage-divorce-hysterectomy-how-running-got-me-through/ I decided it was a great launch to discuss: My miscarriages My hysterectomy How running helped My daughter's miscarriage and how much I learned from it Emily’s business and how Olivia’s miscarriage taught her and me to better serve women, and that it changed her business Getting the word out to hospitals Encouraging you to find out-of-the-box ways to deal with grief and loss Be sure to leave me a comment sharing your experience with loss and how you overcame it. Grief survival guide: https://doulainreno.com/grief-survival-guide/ Bereavement resources: https://doulainreno.com/bereavement-resources/ Olivia’s miscarriage episode: https://youtu.be/WW4bvqg-86s Emily’s episode includes Olivia’s loss, how it changed her business, and cremating first-trimester miscarriages. https://youtu.be/-OZ2X-9lFkE https://galas.fm/episode/0fe18e4e-78ad-52d0-b964-cc42e2da00c4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Three 2nd-trimester losses Navigating blood clotting disorders and having an incompetent cervix Scared to try again and worried as hell when I am pregnant Sharing my story and how it helps me cope I want anyone to feel safe and open to speak out about their loss. It's too common of a thing to lose a baby Her Facebook page is - Miscarriage: Breaking the silence https://galas.fm/episode/e219e0cb-2d89-5891-8833-d06539897160 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

It’s time to update what’s going on for me and the podcast! It’s been 9 months since I changed the podcast’s direction from sharing stories of struggle to success to becoming parents. I spent 12 years as a doula, lactation consultant, and CBE trainer in The Bradley Method and Birthing From Within, and ran LaLeche League meetings with a passion for supporting women who have become Moms. I thought I’d pick up where I left off - 18 years ago - and go to school to become a midwife, but that’s not what happened. Instead, I went back to school to be a doula and breastfeeding counselor again! I’ve completed some specialty certifications, the first as an adoption doula. With 5 adoptions and 15 years working with social services, I love the idea of helping a biological mom deliver a baby and having support through her pregnancy, delivery, and healing, as well as helping adopting families with the transition, breastfeeding, and relactation, and working with the bio mom. It also opened up being a surrogacy doula which has many similarities. The other certification that I’m incredibly passionate about is as a bereavement doula through stillbirthday.com As a mama who has experienced 3 miscarriages, including twins at 16 weeks, I decided to make this the pro bono part of my business. I work with women who have or are experiencing miscarriage, fatal diagnosis, stillbirth, or NICU and I can do so much while you’re going through this. I also have a program if time has passed. This has taken off in several directions that I’ll discuss on a specific episode and I love being able to make such a difficult situation, as positive as it can be. I will be one of the first doulas in NV to become a Molina Medicaid provider and realized through a few other options that most likely 100% of my doula clients will be Medicaid. I’m currently at the end of licensing. I am also planning on taking training through the hospital as well as opioid drug use training, to work through Medicaid and the hospitals to serve these women. I thought I’d go back to working predominantly with homebirths, however, God has different plans for me and I am ecstatic! I’ll be serving an almost un-served population of women, and quite honestly - they deserve it. The first episode of becoming parents: https://youtu.be/2QWHPs94HqM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Casey discusses being a teen mom, our conversations around that, and how challenging it was, being in a broken welfare system, how she got off of welfare, had her second baby, met someone, and had her two boys. Her son Chase had multiple fractures in his skull, and was in a coma, with 70% brain damage from a babysitter's abuse. He’s doing great as a 6-year-old considering, however, it was a huge life change, including a lawsuit as her second son was being born. The kids are now 17, 14, 6, & 5. I’m so proud of Casey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

- postpartum depression after the first delivery, colicky baby - realizing how uncomfortable I was in my own body, breastfeeding in public, and doing artwork of breastfeeding moms, recognized in the newspaper for the series - mother wisdom unfolding and rocking the paradigm of my marriage - learning to honor me as a mother, even when being disrespected by the father - a single mother with teen sons, raising my eldest son after his father disowned him - learning to make peace even if others want to make war - not being a space of division even when the family is divided - letting go so my sons can grow - empty nest Kerri is a Soul Guide, a shamanic healer,  and a spiritual teacher of the Inner Medicine Training which is a Mystery School. FIND HER HERE: www.motherwoundbook.com  (receive 17 days of interviews for the Return of Mother Wisdom Series) www.kerrihummingbird.com Podcast: www.soulnectar.show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.hummingbird.sami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.hummingbird/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KerriHummingbrd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrihummingbird/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIvzw9fZaQdLy9jbiCuX2A --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message