Motherhood Alliance Podcast

How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More w/ Dr. Felicia Houk | Shifting Tides Chiropractic

Feeling stressed lately? 🌩 In today's episode, Dr. Felicia Houk, the owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic in Menasha, joins us to explain how the nervous system actually works and what we can do to support it despite the stressors of life!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How the brain & nervous system transmit the messages of touch, pain, and more
How past experiences relate to the nervous system
The relationship between stress and inflammation
Steps to rewiring/healing your nervous system 
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Felicia Houk, owner of Shifting Tides Chiropractic based in Menasha, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: How the Nervous System Works: Stress, Pain, Inflammation, and More
Part 2: What Makes Us Sick? Immune Health Explained
Part 3: Expecting Moms: How Societal Pressure Impacts Pregnancy
Part 4: Brain Overwhelm: Hope & Answers for ADHD and Other Sensory Struggles
 
👋Connect with Dr. Felicia:
🔗 Dr. Felicia's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
 
Resources mentioned in this episode series:
Blog: Discover the Torque Release Technique in Chiropractic Care: A Neurologically Focused Approach
Blog: Back-to-School Season: Stress, Immune Health, and Mom-Life Balance
 
✨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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience) w/ Stephanie Bohn | Rooted At Home

Cooking with kids can be messy, hilarious, and …a real test of patience. In this episode, Drea, Brit, and speech therapist Stephanie share real-life tips to turn kitchen chaos into fun so you can teach your kids life skills without losing your sanity.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How kids of all ages can help in the kitchen
Balancing the stress of the mess and teaching skills
How to make clean up fun
How to help desensitize disliked food textures in a fun way
The importance of modeling
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters
Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)
 
👋Connect with Stephanie:
🔗 Stephanie'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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters w/ Stephanie Bohn | Rooted At Home

If “I don’t like that!” is a daily mantra at your dinner table, this episode is for you! 🍇🥕🍗 Stephanie Bohn, an Appleton-based pediatric speech therapist, is back at the mic to help parents understand possible causes of food pickiness and how to help picky eaters explore new foods without a fight. 🥊
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What causes picky eating
Baby-led weaning
What to say (or not say) when kids are showing pickiness
Identifying pickiness as a problem vs manipulation
Tips to help kids overcome pickiness
When to seek professional help 
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters
Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)
 
👋Connect with Stephanie:
🔗 Stephanie'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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills w/ Stephanie Bohn | Rooted At Home

In this episode, pediatric speech therapist Stephanie Bohn from Rooted At Home shares simple, everyday strategies parents can use to encourage their child’s speech and language development. From playtime to mealtime, you’ll learn practical ways to support your little one’s communication skills at home, in the grocery store or wherever you are.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How to know if you should seek speech or feeding help
Baby sign language
Strategies for encouraging early language development
Mastering "tricky" sounds
How to talk to kids when they're nervous
Encouragement for those who feel their child is behind
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters
Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)
 
👋Connect with Stephanie:
🔗 Stephanie'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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters w/ Stephanie Bohn | Rooted At Home

Have you ever worried about early speech delays, felt concerned about how your child pronounces a certain sound, or felt frustrated about picky eating? If so, this episode will give you peace of mind as Stephanie Bohn, a down-to-earth NE WI-based speech language pathologist, shares answers to the most common questions parents ask and explains her unique "meet a child where they're most comfortable" approach to therapy.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What a Speech Language Pathologist does
Options for families seeking speech therapy
The importance of doing therapy outside of a clinic setting
How to set your baby up for language development
How to create a positive relationship with our kids from an early age
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stephanie Bohn, owner of Rooted At Home based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: When to See a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Why It Matters
Part 2: Tiny Talker Tips: Real-Life Ways to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
Part 3: Making Mealtimes Easier: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
Part 4: Cooking with Kids (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Patience)
 
👋Connect with Stephanie:
🔗 Stephanie'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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms w/ Stefanie Turzinski | Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. In this roundtable chat, Drea & Brit sit down with Stefanie Turzinski to share simple self-care rituals busy moms can actually fit in—because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Luxury self-care vs baseline needs self-care
How small self-care habits can positively impact all aspects of life
Small rituals/habits that we (Drea, Brit & Stef) have found helpful within our own lives
Creating systems to make daily tasks less stressful
As a massage therapist and mom, product brands that Stefanie likes to use
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth
Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery
Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep
Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms
 
👋Connect with Stefanie:
🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
💲Coupons & Promos
$45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment
 
📍Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Green Life Organics
Rowe Casa Organics
Mother Love Organic Products
 
✨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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep w/ Stefanie Turzinski | Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage

Do you know someone with a fussy or gassy baby? In the third episode of our massage series, Licensed Massage Therapist Stefanie Turzinski explains how simple infant massage techniques can calm your baby, strengthen your connection, and make those early months a little easier.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Different techniques of infant massage
Recommended lotions for babies
Understanding baby's cues
Using infant massage for:
Improved sleep
Healthy digestion
Nervous system regulation
Congestion
Colic
Reflux
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth
Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery
Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep
Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms
 
👋Connect with Stefanie:
🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
💲Coupons & Promos
$45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment
 
✨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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery w/ Stefanie Turzinski | Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage

If you recently had a baby, your body has been through a lot. Now what?
In this episode, Stefanie Turzinski, an Appleton-based prenatal & postpartum specialized Licensed Massage Therapist explains how postpartum massage can relieve tension, balance hormones, and encourage faster recovery during the 4th trimester, giving moms the care they truly deserve.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The gap in postpartum care
Home tips for helping your body recover quicker
C-section scars
Benefits of postpartum massage
What family members can do to support a woman's recovery at home
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth
Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery
Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep
Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms
 
👋Connect with Stefanie:
🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
💲Coupons & Promos
$45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment
 
📍Resources mentioned in this episode:
The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum by January Harshe
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts Too: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman 
 
 
✨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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth w/ Stefanie Turzinski | Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage

Did you know massage can play a role in shortening labor and reducing complications? 🤰 Stefanie Turzinski joins us to break down the benefits of prenatal massage and why intentional touch can be such a powerful tool for moms throughout pregnancy.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The differences between a prenatal and traditional massage
Benefits of prenatal massage beyond relaxation
Labor stimulation massage
Belly massage
Safety of massages in the first trimester
How massage can improve hormones
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth
Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery
Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep
Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms
 
👋Connect with Stefanie:
🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
 
💲Coupons & Promos
$45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment
 
📍Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog: 5 Powerful Benefits of Prenatal Massage For a Healthier, More Comfortable Pregnacy
 
✨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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR w/ Kristen Humiston | Courageous Healing Therapy

Talk therapy is great—but sometimes we need to go deeper. In this episode, Kristen Humiston introduces us to Brainspotting and EMDR, two powerful tools for healing that get to the root of trauma in ways words can’t.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How brainspotting works
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 
The differences between the two therapies
Using these therapies for:
Trauma experiences (car accidents)
Trigger-based responses (panic attacks)
Anticipatory events (public speaking)
Future life transitions (retirement / empty nesting)
Traumatic experiences that need confidentiality (FBI agents)
Kids & animals
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms
Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting
Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People
Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR
 
Connect with Kristen:
🔗 Kristen'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 in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)