We Go There Podcast

S7 | E70 Menopause is Not a Disease, it is a Stage of Life with Dr. Daiana Castleman

Dr. Daiana Castleman is a Naturopathic Doctor and proud to be one of several Naturopathic Doctors to be qualified by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) as a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dr. Daiana helps women and their families go from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed to feeling calm and energized, so that they can do the things they need to do and show up for their family and loved ones. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Daiana breaks down what to expect, what we can do as preventative measures, and how we can thrive through menopause! 

Daiana Shares:

1. Is menopause really something to dread? What can women expect?
2. When can women expect menopause?
3. How do we know menopause is coming? What are the early signs? (Some of these may be a surprise!)
4. What can we do to alleviate symptoms? How can we prepare?
5. Hormone testing - should we?
6. Can you postpone menopause?
7. Menopause hormone therapy myths - breast cancer fear, leads to weight gain, etc 
8. Marketing - Marketing menopause is a lucrative business, careful about what we are consuming online and what is being targeting to us 
9. Vaginal health during the menopause transition – why this is a silent epidemic
10. How can we best manage symptoms and celebrate this season of life?

Show Notes: 

For more of Daiana, please visit instagram.com/drdaianacastleman  on Instagram and daianacastleman.com on the Web

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

S7 | E69 It’s probably normal, but if not… with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. In this episode, Dr. Brighten walks us through all the things we may not realize are related to our hormones. From preconception, to breastfeeding, to postpartum we always need to keep hormones in check. Through every stage of life, Dr. Brighten is breaking down what to look for and how to stay on top of feeling your best!

 

Jolene Shares:

1. Libido and breastfeeding - possible to have both at the same time?
2. Does body image affect libido?
3. What do sex hormones have to do with libido, and is that the whole story?
4. Some women notice changes with their libido during their menstrual cycle. Is there any truth to that?
5. Breastfeeding and menstrual cycle - how are they related?
6. What are some signs our hormones aren’t normal? (Let’s discuss anxiety, stress, acne, sleep etc.)
7. Postpartum hair loss and thyroid issues. How to know when it’s related? 
8. How can hormones play a role in postpartum 
9. All about thyroid issues: What to look out for and how to get tested
10. Best way to test hormones? How to find a good provider? GP or ND?

Show Notes: 

Pre Order Dr. Brighten’s book here: https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/

 For more of Jolene, please visit instagram.com/drjolenebrighten  on Instagram and drbrighten.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

S7 | E68 From Skincare to Entrepreneurial Success with Victoria Radford

Victoria Radford is a celebrity makeup artist and skin expert driven by a fearless approach to beauty. Victoria has continually advanced her business and is sharing some of her best advice tidbits. She tells us the best skincare products and debunks some myths about your skin problems (hint: you can eat the cheese!). Victoria and Lexi discuss overcoming adversity as women entrepreneurs and share how you can become a better leader in your field.

Victoria Shares:

1. Victoria’s personal journey
2. How to ensure you’re using the right skincare products
3. Key products you need in your skincare routine
4. Tips based on your skin type
5. How your lifestyle affects your skin
6. How to combat acne, dryness, irritation
7. Debunking skincare myths 
8. Adversity and overcoming it in an entrepreneurship journey
9. How vulnerability in leadership can take your team to the next level

Show Notes: 

Books recommended in this episode:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

For more of Victoria, please visit instagram.com/victoriaradford  on Instagram and radfordbeauty.com on the Web

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

[RERUN] S4 | E37 All About Endometriosis with Filmmaker Shannon Cohn, JD

S7 | E67 Physiotherapist Going Against the Status Quo with Antony Lo

Antony Lo is a physiotherapist from Australia and runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He earned his degree from the University of Sydney and has been in practice since 1997 (old enough to see old things come back as new things!). Antony isn’t afraid to hold back when fighting for proper education and information surrounding women’s health. Antony and Nikki dive into it ALL:  Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, tummy tucks, c-section scar tissue, gestational diabetes, diastasis recti, TVA, and so much more. Tune in for a healthy discourse!

 

Antony Shares:

1. How Antony Lo, pelvic health Physio, is going against the status quo to bring light to women’s health

2. Antony’s experience as a male in this field

3. What does it mean to “chase the feeling” & how do you know if you’ve taken it too far

4. Abdominoplasty/Tummy tuck truths

5. All about C-section scar tissue and its impacts

6. Gestational diabetes and Diastasis Recti - is there a link?

7. TVA: Are we too obsessed with this muscle?

8. What to expect when going to a Pelvic Health Physio 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Antony, please visit instagram.com/physiodetective  on Instagram and www.antonylo.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

S7 | E66 Debunking Breastfeeding Myths with Carrie Bruno

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Carrie Bruno, Registered Nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant, made it her life’s work to support families as they move through all of parenting’s challenges. She is empathetic to parent’s journeys with breastfeeding and evidence based so you will be getting the most up to date advice in this interview! Some of this new information may come as a surprise, so Carrie breaks it down and shares advice on how to navigate your breastfeeding journey. 

Carrie Shares:

1. New research and guidelines about breastfeeding from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - hint, it’s probably not what we’ve been taught! 
2. New information on plugged ducts and mastitis and how to treat them
3. D-MER, breastfeeding anxiety, and postpartum mental health
4. When to start pumping, how much to feed, and how often 
5. How to avoid oversupply and undersupply - plus, how to know if your supply is “good” 
6. How formula can play in (and how that’s okay) 
7. Your experience will look different than what you see others doing, this is your journey!

Show Notes: 

For more of Carrie, please visit instagram.com/the.mama.coach  on Instagram and themamacoach.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

 

S7 | E65 How to NOT Feel Triggered by Your Own Child with Cori Stern

Cori Stern is a Child Behaviour Expert, Learning Specialist & Entrepreneur at heart. She coaches parents through the ages and stages of development - bringing calm to the chaos in their homes and improving their relationship with their children. Cori coaches Nikki and Lexi through role plays and real-life scenarios to help all parents listening. Cori equips us with tools to help raise a cooperative, resilient, and well-balanced kiddo.

 

Cori Shares:

1. How Cori became passionate about cooperative/responsive parenting parenting
2. The hardest ages to parent, stages of parenting, and what it all means
3. Understand how kids are wired (empowerment, control, reasoning, etc.) 
4. How to keep your kids confidence while still correcting them
5. 3-step framework to make parenting easier
6. Examples of tough situations and how to handle them
7. Heal from feeling like you say “no” all-day
8. Mindshifts, managing triggers, making connections, and more

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Cori, please visit instagram.com/cori_stern  on Instagram and coristern.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

S7 | E64: Pelvic Organ Prolapse - From the Discovery to Recovery with the Hypopressive Technique with Trista Zinn

In 2012 Trista Zinn was diagnosed with stage 2 bladder prolapse.  As a personal trainer for over 20 years, she was determined to find a holistic approach to her recovery - something other than surgery - which led her to train in the Hypopressive technique. With a decade of personal and professional experience in Hypopressives she continues to passionately spread the word and help others with this revolutionary approach to core and pelvic health.

 

In this episode Trista shares the benefits and foundational practice of Hypopressives. Through her own journey and expertise she continues to help others improve their prolapse through low pressure fitness.

 

Trista Shares:

1. Trista's journey with prolapse and how she became so passionate about Hypopressives
2. How Trista started her journey to healing
3. What are Hypopressives? How do they work?
4. How to safely use Hypopressives to heal
5. Breathing aspect of Hypopressives
6. What is apnea?
7. How to activate your muscles
8. Rib flares in relation to Hypopressives
9. Who is a good candidate for Hypopressives
10. What does evidence show?
11.  How is it different from the Nauli breathing technique?
12.  What other issues can Hypopressives help? 

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Trista, please visit instagram.com/hypopressives.can  on Instagram and coresetfitness.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

S6 | E63 Birth Trauma: The Silenced Reality of Postpartum with Teela Tomassetti

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses birth trauma. 

 

A few years ago Teela decided to pursue her Doctorate with a specialty in birth trauma due to her best friend's experience. Little did she know she would encounter her own birth trauma last year by way of midwifery violence and an excessive hemorrhage almost taking her life.

 

She’s made it her mission to create a safe space to explore birth trauma survivors' experience, challenging the expectations that we hold, advocating for change, and supporting survivors in discovering their healing. Teela shares advice on how to heal if you’re the one in three who have experienced birth trauma, and how to support others who have survived it.

 

 

Teela Shares:

1. Teela’s personal journey of becoming an advocate and a safe place for those who have experienced birth trauma 

2. Tools to help yourself or anyone around you that has experienced birth trauma

3. Why is there so much silence around birth trauma

4. What makes a birth experience “traumatic”

5. Ways to allow yourself to heal at your own pace

6. How to love yourself and your body again after trauma

7. How trauma can affect your body in many ways, including physical

8. Intrusive thoughts and anxiety in postpartum

9. The reality of birth partner trauma

10. How to advocate for yourself 

11. Can birth trauma be prevented?

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Teela, please visit instagram.com/theteaonbirthtrauma  on Instagram and theteaonbirthtrauma.com  on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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

S6 | E62 Lived Experience vs. Academia on Trauma + Trafficking with Alexandra Stevenson

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and drug abuse. 

 

Alexandra Stevenson experienced the unthinkable. It took years for her to process what happened to her. She shares her story with drugs, relationship violence, sexual assault, trafficking and more in an effort to prevent what happened to her happening to others. 

 

Alexandra has a deep commitment to educating both herself and others about trauma, trafficking and, most importantly, how to prevent them. She cofounded an anti-trafficking nonprofit in the US and continues her work as a freelance consultant in Canada. 

 

 

Alexandra Shares:

1. Alexandra’s raw, personal story with drugs, relationship violence, sexual assault and trafficking
2. How and when to start talking about consent with children
3. How to protect your children in the world, on social media, etc. 
4. How to empower your children to protect themselves
5. How parents of boys can participate in the conversation in an effort to stop this from happening
6. Myths about trafficking
7. How to process and address what’s happened to you… it’s not your fault.
8. Tips to get through your own healing
9. Taking trauma into motherhood

 

Show Notes: 

For more of Alexandra, please visit instagram.com/thelaughingsurvivor  on Instagram and thelaughingsurvivor.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

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