We Go There Podcast

S8 | E80 Cold Plunges, Breathwork and the Creation of Othership with Amanda Laine & Harry Taylor

Harry and Amanda are 2 of the 5 co-founder's at Othership. They have designed and built the first emotional training classes in North America combining beautiful social spaces built around saunas/ice baths and the leading Breathwork mobile app. They are creating spaces that encourage openness to the awe, belonging, and interconnectivity that animates the human experience.

 

In this episode, Harry and Amanda cover the benefits of connecting to your mind and body. They also take us on a guided breathwork from their app. 

 

Amanda and Harry Share:

1. Cold plunge/ice bath benefits (the actual benefits vs. what you see on social media) 
2. The importance of saunas
3. How to focus on and implement breath work into your everyday life
4. How all of these experiences help break down trauma and can encourage healing
5. Emotional regulation 
6. How breathwork can help your relationships and intimacy

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Amanda and Harry, please visit @amandalaine111 / @harrison.z.taylor / @othership / @othership.app on Instagram and http://www.othership.us on the Web

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S8 | E79 Forceps and Birth Injuries with Dr. Giulia Muraca M.P.H. and Ph.D.

Forceps assisted birth increases the risk of OASI (obstetric anal sphincter injury) significantly. Dr. Muraca breaks down her doctoral research on instrumental assisted birth to help provide informed consent for everyone giving birth. Being informed can help decrease the risk of injury. 

Dr. Guilia Muraca is a perinatal epidemiologist and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact at McMaster University. 

Her research uses epidemiologic approaches to identify optimal intervention rates in birth  (e.g., cesarean delivery rate, induction rate) that minimize the frequency of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, obstetric anal sphincter injury, maternal sepsis, neonatal sepsis, birth injury). 

Dr. Muraca’s research program at McMaster University aims to produce evidence to support enhanced safety and satisfaction in the care of pregnant individuals and their children, with emphasis on care quality, accessibility and equity.

Dr. Muraca Shares:

1. How commonplace are forceps births? 
2. What is the impact on the pelvic floor and long term issues with prolapse and incontinence after instrumental assisted birth? 
3. Dr. Muraca’s research has discovered that rates of trauma after Operative Vaginal Deliveries is higher than previously reported - let’s dive into that. 
4. What are some changes that could be made to make operative vaginal deliveries safer? 
5. What are your thoughts on our rising cesarean birth rates? Factors at play? Concerns you may have, if any? 
6. What do you wish more people knew about birth and recovery? 
7. What are the biggest changes you would like to see made to the current state of obstetrics in Canada? 
8. Asian-White disparities in obstetric anal sphincter injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis: 39% of women experience fecal incontinence after 3rd or 4th degree tearing (aka Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). Your research showed that there is an increased risk from women who identify as Asian race vs White. Let’s talk about why.

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Dr. Muraca, please visit www.giuliamuraca.com

X handles: @giuliamuraca1; @PERLLabMac

S8 | E78 Parenting Without the Battle Requires Skills with Tia Slightham

Tia is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling author and most importantly a MOM. 

In this episode, Tia is sharing amazing tips that will help us parent with purpose and sitch the guilt. Listening, teaching, and getting on the same page as your child will help put an end to many problems parents face. Tune in for strategies that work (and that you can start using today!) 

Tia is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles we all encounter as parents. 

 

Tia Shares:

1. How to parent without anger and guilt 
2. Parenting with purpose vs. with battles
3. Breaking generational cycles
4. Tips and tricks for working with your child (while still keeping boundaries)
5. Age appropriate boundaries
6. How to guide your kids through decision making
7. Cell phones and social media guidance

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Tia, please visit instagram.com/tiaparentingcoach on Instagram and www.tiaslightham.com on the Web

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S8 | E77 The Missing Pieces to Your Cesarean Recovery with Dr. Jen Fraboni

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. She’s also a c-section mom herself who understands gaps in c-section recovery. In this episode we cover it all from how to prepare for a c-section (even if you aren’t planning on having one), what to expect after having a c-section, best practice for early rehab, mobilizing your scar, and scar massage. Jen shares her personal journey and easy to follow advice for fellow cesarean moms.

Check out Jen's free postpartum guide for cesarean births here: https://docjenfit.com/postpartum 

 

Dr. Jen Shares:

1. The biggest gaps in cesarean recovery
2. When to start recovery
3. Jen’s own cesarean recovery journey
4. Things you can do to prepare for a cesarean
5. How to find the right amount of movement after a cesarean birth
6. C-section shelf - what to do about it
7. When and how to start mobilizing the scar
8. How to practice scar massages
9. Getting back to movement safely
10. The healing journey and how it looks different for everyone

Show Notes: 

For more of Jen, please visit Instagram.com/docjenfit on Instagram and https://jen.health on the Web

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S8 | E76 Building a Superfoods Empire with Kristel de Groot

Kristel is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to hero, with a whopping $200 million in revenue and a successful exit in October 2022. Your Super was launched when Kristel’s partner, Michael, was diagnosed with cancer at age 24. While Michael was going through chemo, Kristel started experimenting with the possibilities of using food as medicine. Since then, Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life.

In this episode, Kristel takes us through superfoods, wellness, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and more. She’s done it all and she’s sharing how we can all be a little healthier and listen to our bodies. 

 

Kristel Shares:

1. How she became so passionate about superfoods
2. How superfoods can help your body (from eczema to cancer and beyond) 
3. The evidence behind superfoods
4. Kristel’s journey in building her business
5. Most important superfoods to incorporate into your diet
6. Kristel’s business journey and transition into motherhood
7. Kristel shares more about her moon day policy where women get 1 day per month when they have a period to do what they can - from canceling their meetings to taking the day off. 

Show Notes: 

For more of Kristel, please visit Instagram.com/kristelandmichael on Instagram and kristelandmichael.com on the Web

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S8 | E75 Quickie on Boobies with Nikki and Lexi

In this mini episode with Nikki and Lexi the banter is about boobs. Both have struggled with postpartum boob confidence but they’re learning to embrace it. Lexi shares her thoughts of breast augmentation after 4 kids, and Nikki talks about the mental work of owning what you’ve got.  They talk about their experience going through all the boob phases life has to offer. If you’ve ever wished for bigger, smaller, or perkier boobs, this episode is for you!

Show Notes:
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S8 | E74 Postpartum body odour is a thing and Jenn Pike is here to help.

Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor and a Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in women's health + hormones and as an inspired Mom of two, she understands the struggle of hormonal body odor post baby. 

Jenn’s mission is to inspire you to cut the B.S and help you to create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do. She breaks down WHY we smell… and what we can do about it!

Jenn Shares:

1. Why do you smell more like stinky onions when breast-feeding? HELP!
2. How do our hormones play a role in our sweating/body odour?
3. What else causes us to smell?
4. How long does it last post baby?
5. What can we do to naturally improve our sweating and body odour?
6. What kind of body products should we look for? 
7. What does it mean if the smell lingers long past having a baby? 
8. Are there any supplements that help? 
9. How can we make the transition to natural deodorants? Do they even work? 

Show Notes: 

For more of Jenn, please visit Instagram.com/Jennpike on Instagram and jennpike.com on the Web

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S7 | E73 Sounding the alarm on preventable maternal death, the loss of obstetric skills like vaginal breech birth, and reviewing the ARRIVE trial with Dr. Rohan D’Souza OBGYN, PhD.

Trigger warning: We discuss maternal death during and after pregnancy, as well as problematic cesarean birth rates.

Dr. Rohan D’Souza is an obstetrician and associate professor with the departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. He specializes in the care of pregnant women and gender-diverse people with medical disorders, and his research work is focused on reducing pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza has made it his mission to reduce pregnancy-related adverse events. Dr. D’Souza and Nikki explore the alarming statistics that may be missed and what kind of advocacy is needed to improve outcomes for women during and after pregnancy.

 

Dr. D’Souza Shares:

1. The CBC news article “Canada significantly undercounts maternal deaths, and doctors are sounding the alarm” - got a lot of attention. In your interview, you cited the importance of better maternal health monitoring systems to prevent avoidable deaths. The article stated that Canada undercounts the maternal mortality rate. Let’s talk about that.
2. Let’s talk about the increasing cesarean rates. We know they vary tremendously from provider to provider and hospital to hospital. What is the current data and trend over time? What kind of impact do you believe this trend has on maternal (in the short and long term?)? We know the age of a first-time mother is increasing, as well as body mass index - but is there something else going on here?
3. The lost skills of breech birth and forceps and how that is impacting C-section rates
4. What we need to know about the ARRIVE trial and how the data showing induction at 39 weeks reduces C-sections has been misinterpreted by many

Show Notes: 

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S7 | E72 The Importance of Teaching Mindfulness, Meditation & Breath Work to Our Children with Natalie von Teichman

During the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie found herself being Canada’s 29th case… Her isolation period gave Natalie an even wider depth of insight around how to deal with situations that are beyond our control and the trauma it can play on us mentally.  Her positive outlook by searching for silver linings through gratitude and mindset shifts, is something that she hopes she can help others with as they navigate the new and challenging environment that we live in today. 

 

Natalie is the mother of 4 boys and made it her mission to give children the tools needed to meditate. Natalie created MediTATE the meditation bear and she’s breaking down how meditation benefits children of all ages.

 

Natalie Shares:

1. Hearing versus feeling (why is it important PRACTICE mental fitness, calmness, deep breaths...) and understanding this in terms of physical activities vs mental activities. 
2. Expectations around meditation in children -- what is the goal here and why meditation/mindfulness is actually a language that is easier taught when you are young!
3. All about mediTATE (TATE) and how it is completely different from any other tool that exists on the market for children's mental fitness. This includes:

a) The content (what types of meditation stories will you get with miindfully)

b) The fully sensory experience (olfactory, auditory, visual, tactile) and why this is essential to help children engage in learning about their "inside body",

c) Why having a friend who is unique to YOU, is a wonderful way to feel grounded, loved, calm and centered. Especially in times of isolation.

Show Notes: 

For more of Natalie, please visit instagram.com/miindfullymediTATE  on Instagram and miindfully.com on the Web

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S7 | E71 Breaking Cycles and Raising Yourself with Dr. Tanya Cotler

Dr. Tanya Cotler is a child and adult clinical psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in reproductive mental health, infant mental health and parent-child attachment and attachment trauma. Her work and approach also acknowledge that every relationship is messy and that repairing ‘mismatches’ (as opposed to avoiding them completely) is central to building safety and trust.  To some extent, we will all project our own traumas onto our children - it’s how we react and repair that matters! If you find yourself battling with your child or feeling overwhelmed with emotions, this episode is for you.

 

Dr. Cotler Shares:

1. As a parent, what is the first step to figuring out if you’re projecting your own trauma onto your child?

2. How did you become so passionate with “Intergenerational trauma + cycle breaking?

3. How is trauma is carried forward through generations (our body carries what our mind cannot)

4. How to get your partner on the same page

5. How to start the work- what’s one question you can ask yourself?

6. How to break cycles —heal and raise ourselves as we raise our children

7. How to find self compassion, and repair mismatches/ruptures in parenting as we walk the path of cycle breaking (What is one thing you can keep saying to your kids to promote a secure bond)

 

Show Notes:

For more of Dr. Cotler, please visit instagram.com/drcotler  on Instagram and Tanyacotlerphd.com on the Web

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*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*