Motherhood Alliance Podcast

Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health

Have you ever dealt with persistent fatigue, sore joints, frequent illnesses, skin conditions like eczema, chronic headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, brain fog, or autoimmune issues? These symptoms may be linked to your gut health! Tune in as Drea, Brit, and their guest, Dr. Kym Klimek, explore the gut's role beyond just digestion.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Symptoms you may experience if your gut is imbalanced
The gut-brain connection
How autoimmune diseases, skin issues, brain fog, and inflammation are related to gut health
What leaky gut is and how to fix it
How to choose probiotics
The differences between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
Tips for maintaining your gut health when using using antibiotics
Gut parasites & parasite cleansing
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
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Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach

What is functional medicine, and who can benefit from it? Tune in as our guest, Kym Klimek, a licensed pharmacist and functional medicine expert, shares an overview of what functional medicine is, who it’s for, and how it’s approach has helped improve the quality of life for so many people (including herself). '
Kym is the owner of Innate Healing & Performance based out of Pulaski, WI.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Kym's challenging personal health journey that led her to functional medicine
What the functional medicine approach specializes in
Why hormone and gut challenges are more prevalent in today's society
Symptoms that warrant pursuing functional medicine vs traditional medicine
What it looks like to work with a functional medicine professional
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach
Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health
Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained
Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
*Book: Hormone Intelligence by Dr. Aviva Rahm
 
Connect with Kym:
🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?

Should you request labs during your annual visit with your primary care provider? If so, which ones? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha, from Löyly Family Practice, breaks down which labs are needed and when.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Preventative labs vs. medically necessarily labs
Normal vs ideal range
How "normal" lab ranges are determined
If kids should have any regular labs
How to prepare kids for blood draws
The benefits of having regular labs for adults
Which labs are good to check yearly
Common conditions that labs can catch early
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Screening test resources
Blog article: Women's Health Screenings: Where to Start
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
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How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey

Everyone desires a long and healthy life, but with the multitude of "do this for better health" suggestions available, it can become stressful and overwhelming to know what to spend your time and money on. In this episode, we invite you to join Brit and Tabitha as they discuss what basic health practices can help set you and your family up for long-term success.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How to weed through all the different preventative practices, contraptions, and opinions
Tips for choosing supplements to support a healthy brain, body, and immune system
Whether or not annual visits are needed for kids and why
What preventative visits for adults should look like
Advice for when it comes time to make a healthcare decision
Top things to focus on to live a long, healthy life
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance

Even with insurance, families often face substantial medical bills. Could opting for the self-pay option actually save you money in the long term? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice, explains what self-pay entails, its advantages, and the best circumstances for utilizing it!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The original purpose of insurance and how it's changed
How self-pay options can vary from business to business
Healthcare sharing programs
Why the majority of independent wellness-based businesses do not accept insurance
How wellness visits work when using insurance vs self-pay
When to choose to use self-pay vs. insurance
How to find independent clinics that are outside of medical corporations
How paying for medical expenses may change in the future
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Resources referenced in this episode:
Health insurance history
https://jointhewedge.com/
http://www.renovohealth.care/
 
Cost resources:
WI price point
Ascension
Thedacare
Aurora
Prevea
Bellin
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider

As humans, we are all unique! Listen in as our guest, Tabitha, a Family Nurse Practitioner and the owner of Loyly Family Practice, helps us understand how having a patient-centered provider can help your family thrive. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why Tabitha chose to become to an independent nurse practitioner
What it means to be a patient-centered provider
Why being patient-centered is often advertised but not practiced
What clinical practice guidelines are based on
How care options can differ between an independently-practicing provider and a hospital-based provider 
What to do if your provider responds negatively to a concern you express regarding care options
Questions to ask when looking for a new provider
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Loyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?
 
Connect with Tabitha:
🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Weaning From the Breast and Bottle: When and How to Wean

Whether you feed your child with breast or bottle, there comes a time when the journey ends. It can be a bittersweet season, but it can also be challenging for the whole family. Listen in as Drea & Brit invite Abbey back to discuss practical tips for when you or baby are ready to wean.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How society's acceptance of breastfeeding has changed through generations
Current recommendations for how long to breastfeed
Tips for tandem nursing
Nighttime weaning
Weaning from bottles
Nursing strikes vs babies self-weaning
Health conditions that may or may not warrant weaning early
How to embrace your feeding journey before weaning
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean
 
Connect with Abbey:
🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success

Whether you're a first-time or fifth-time parent, this episode is for you! Every baby comes with a unique feeding journey, and that's why we're thrilled to have Abbey back to offer her top tips on ensuring a smooth and stress-free breastfeeding experience.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How to prepare for the breastfeeding journey during pregnancy
What causes breastfeeding pain and what to do about it
Pros and cons of nipple shields
Feeding positions to keep mom comfortable
How to know if a baby is getting enough milk
Tips for increasing your milk supply
Tips for having a successful breastfeeding experience with NICU babies
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Lactation Hub
NICU Grad Program
Breastfeeding Prep Course
 
Connect with Abbey:
🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk

Did you know that breast milk has many uses and benefits outside of feeding tiny humans? Listen in as Abbey McLaughlin, IBCLC, reveals the treasure that breast milk truly is! 🥇
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What is breast milk made out of and how it changes throughout the day
Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother
How breast milk can improve gut health
How breast milk can be a remedy outside of feeding (eye infections, ear infections, scars, etc.)
What is a milk bath and how are they beneficial
How to know what medications are safe to use while breastfeeding
Why you should never dump
Pros, cons, and uses of donated breast milk
Signs to support formula supplementation
The truth behind breast milk expiration dates
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
LactMed Drugs & Lactation Database
 
Connect with Abbey:
🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)

You never know what challenges will arise when feeding babies, which is why we recommend having a lactation consultant on speed dial at all times! In this episode, Drea & Brit welcome Abbey McLaughlin, a local IBCLC and the owner of Mal's Milky Way, so you can understand what a lactation consultant truly does, what they do not do, and why they should be included in every woman's birth team.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Abbey's story and how she was led to becoming a lactation consultant
The different types of lactations specialists & credentials
When to establish care with a lactation consultant
What lactation consultants can help with
What is outside of the scope of practice of lactation consultants
How a lactation consultant works closely with your primary care providers
How a lactation consultant provides support when weaning
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
🔗 Breastfeeding Prep Course
 
Connect with Abbey:
🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!
 
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)