Motherhood Alliance Podcast
If you’re a busy & health-focused mom or caregiver, we’re here to eliminate time wasted on researching, and instead, deliver natural & alternative remedies, tips, and tricks from reputable Northeast Wisconsin-based experts directly to your earbuds! The Motherhood Alliance podcast offers weekly episodes from small business experts who specialize in holistic approaches to health and wellness. We discuss topics on holistic living, stress management, sleep, physical and mental well-being, fitness, family wellness, birth, postpartum recovery, child development, functional medicine, being your own best advocate, and much more!
Episodes

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
In this episode, we explore the Tallow Boom—the hottest trend in skincare right now! Tallow, an ingredient derived from animal fat (typically cows), is making a major comeback due to its deep moisturizing and skin-healing properties. This episode features a fun conversation where Drea, Brit, and Marie dive into why tallow is gaining popularity, the benefits of swapping to natural skincare products, and different types of products that they've made personally. If you're interested in learning more about clean beauty products, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we discuss:
What led Marie to explore clean, natural skin care products
Different types of products that can be made with tallow (rendered cow fat)
Benefits of incorporating essential oils into a tallow-based product
Other ingredients that are commonly added to tallow products
If a tallow-based product leaves skin feeling greasy
Shelf life of tallow-based products
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Marie Hammen of Live Wellness IV, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 1}
Part 2: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 2}
Part 3: "The Fountain of Youth": How NAD+ Can Enhance Energy, Health, and Longevity
Part 4: The Tallow Boom: Why It's the Hottest Trend in Skincare
Connect with Marie:
🔗 Marie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Live Wellness IV website
🔗 Live Wellness IV Facebook
🔗 Live Wellness IV Instagram
🔗 Pure Skin & Body 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)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
❗ Receive 10% off any infusion with Marie by mentioning the Motherhood Alliance Podcast
NAD+ is one of the top-selling supplements right now, but who is it for and what does it do?
Tune in as Marie Hammen, a Registered Nurse and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner based out of Appleton, WI, fills us in on why it's called "the fountain of youth", the different ways you can benefit from it, and pros and cons if you're considering it for yourself or a family member.
In this episode, we discuss:
What is NAD+ and what does it do? {Hint: Our bodies naturally produce it}
The history of NAD+ and how it became a wellness option
Who NAD+ is for and symptoms/diagnosis it helps
How NAD+ can help those experiencing Parkinson's disease, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and more
Pros and cons of NAD+ supplements and infusions
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Marie Hammen of Live Wellness IV, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 1}
Part 2: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 2}
Part 3: "The Fountain of Youth": How NAD+ Can Enhance Energy, Health, and Longevity
Part 4: The Tallow Boom: Why It's the Hottest Trend in Skincare
Connect with Marie:
🔗 Marie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
❗ Receive 10% off any infusion with Marie by mentioning the Motherhood Alliance Podcast
Welcome to part two of our discussion with Marie Hammen, the founder of Live Wellness IV! If you missed it, part one covered the basics of IV vitamin infusions, including Marie's journey into the infusion industry, who they're for, what's in them, and what they help with. In this episode we dig into nitty-gritty details of what they feel like, costs, the differences between IV vitamin infusions vs oral supplements, and much more.
In this episode, we discuss:
The differences between vitamin supplements (pill) and vitamin infusions
How vitamin infusions can help boost immunity
The benefits of lining an infusion up with your menstrual cycle
What an infusion feels, how long it takes, and recommended frequency
Potential side effects and how long results last
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Marie Hammen of Live Wellness IV, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 1}
Part 2: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 2}
Part 3: "The Fountain of Youth": How NAD+ Can Enhance Energy, Health, and Longevity
Part 4: The Tallow Boom: Why It's the Hottest Trend in Skincare
Connect with Marie:
🔗 Marie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
❗PROMO: Receive 10% off any infusion by mentioning the Motherhood Alliance Podcast
In this episode, Marie Hammen, founder of Live Wellness IV, explains the science behind IV therapy and the benefits it can offer for overall wellness. Whether you’re looking to recover from a workout, fight off a cold, or just improve your energy levels, this episode will give you the inside scoop on everything you need to know about IV therapy.
In this episode, we discuss:
How IV vitamins have become a mainstream wellness option
How IV vitamins can be beneficial for immunity, headaches, chronic illness, pregnancy, and general wellness
How IV vitamins are ensured to be safe for each individual person
What is in the infusion or injection other than vitamins
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Marie Hammen of Live Wellness IV, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 1}
Part 2: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 2}
Part 3: "The Fountain of Youth": How NAD+ Can Enhance Energy, Health, and Longevity
Part 4: The Tallow Boom: Why It's the Hottest Trend in Skincare
Connect with Marie:
🔗 Marie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Early detection of scoliosis is key to managing it effectively, and in this episode, Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic guides us through the signs, early detection, and treatment options for scoliosis in kids. Additionally, Cassie discusses how a custom clinic like hers can create unique orthotics for different families needs.
In this episode, we discuss:
The causes of scoliosis
Treatment options for mild, moderate, and severe scoliosis
How a temporary brace can stop the progression of scoliosis
What scoliosis braces look and feel like
How to contact Cassie for a free consult
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Baby's Head Shape: Are Flat Spots Something to Fear?
Part 2: Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents
Part 3: Lower Limb Orthotics for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Treatment and Benefits
Part 4: Scoliosis in Kids: Early Detection and Treatment Options
Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Lower limb orthotics can be a game-changer for children with mobility challenges, and in this episode, we’re joined by Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic to walk you through everything you need to know. From understanding what conditions orthotics are for to helping kids navigate life with a brace, Cassie answers all your questions and shares key tips for parents considering this treatment for their kids.
In this episode, we discuss:
Conditions that often need lower leg bracing like clubfoot, toe walking, leg length discrepancy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, down syndromes, or general weakness
Types of braces and how kids get fitted
How braces work for short-term or long-term situations
Tips for allowing kids to be kids while wearing a brace
Tips for finding shoes when a lower extremity brace is needed
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Baby's Head Shape: Are Flat Spots Something to Fear?
Part 2: Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents
Part 3: Lower Limb Orthotics for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Treatment and Benefits
Part 4: Scoliosis in Kids: Early Detection and Treatment Options
Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
Resources mentioned in this episode
March 13th, 2025 event
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)

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents w/ Cassie Mathis | Baby Bear Clinic
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
If your child has a moderate to severe flat spot, a cranial helmet may be a good fit {pun intended 😉}! In this episode, our local pediatric orthotic expert, Cassie Mathis, breaks down how helmets work, how long they need to be worn, how babies typically react, and more.
In this episode, we discuss:
The risks of not correcting a moderate to severe flat spot
How long a baby needs to wear a helmet
How babies typically react
What ages helmets are appropriate for
Challenges parents may face (and tips to overcome them)
Average cost for a helmet
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Baby's Head Shape: Are Flat Spots Something to Fear?
Part 2: Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents
Part 3: Lower Limb Orthotics for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Treatment and Benefits
Part 4: Scoliosis in Kids: Early Detection and Treatment Options
Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this episode, we chat with Cassie Mathis, the owner of Baby Bear Clinic, about flat spots on a baby’s head—what causes them, how to spot them early, and what parents can do to prevent or treat them!
In this episode, we discuss:
Types of head shapes & causes of flat spots
At-home tips for a baby with a mild flat spot
If flat spots can resolve on their own
Why the "wait and see" approach is NOT recommended
When to seek an evaluation from an expert like Cassie {❗Evals with Baby Bear Clinic are free!}
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Baby's Head Shape: Are Flat Spots Something to Fear?
Part 2: Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents
Part 3: Lower Limb Orthotics for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Treatment and Benefits
Part 4: Scoliosis in Kids: Early Detection and Treatment Options
Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Motherhood is a marathon, and let's be honest - it's a much more enjoyable experience with other people walking alongside you! In this episode, Dr. Abbie & Dr. Natalie from Inspire Family Chiropractic share a blend of wellness advice along with personal experience to help listeners walk through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence!
In this episode, we discuss:
How the pregnancy and birth experience can affect the baby's nervous system
Perspective on the importance of using a Webster-certified chiropractor during pregnancy
Who to have on your professional support team before and after birth
A fresh idea about what to get a friend for a baby shower
Dr. Natalie and Dr. Abbie's birth experiences and what they would do differently knowing what they know now
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Abbie and Dr. Natalie from Inspire Family Chiropractic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Juggling Act: Finding Balance as a Working Mom
Part 2: How Nervous System Scans Can Reveal Your Hidden Stressors
Part 3: Chiropractic: Unpacking the Benefits for All Ages and Lifestyles
Part 4: The Whole Mama Journey: Prioritizing Health from Conception to Recovery
Resources referenced in this episode:
ICPA
Prepared 4 Postpartum prenatal course series
Connect with Abbie & Natalie:
🔗 Inspire'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
⁉ Did you know that chiropractic can help boost your immune system, decrease anxiety, ease constipation, reduce colic, relieve ear infections, and more? In this episode, Dr. Natalie and Dr. Abbie share about many of the not-so-well known benefits of chiropractic! If you are someone who desires to ease aches, pains, and sicknesses with a natural approach, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we discuss:
How adjustments differ for infants, toddlers, pregnancy, and other adults
How chiropractic can support hormone health
How chiropractic helps during pregnancy, including pain relief, a breech baby, and labor preparation
How chiropractic helps infants with colic, constipation, ear infections, breastfeeding, sleep, and more
How regular adjustments can decrease anxiety/depression, headaches, and cold/flu symptoms
The importance of having a wellness advocate you can talk to during motherhood
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Abbie and Dr. Natalie from Inspire Family Chiropractic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Juggling Act: Finding Balance as a Working Mom
Part 2: How Nervous System Scans Can Reveal Your Hidden Stressors
Part 3: Chiropractic: Unpacking the Benefits for All Ages and Lifestyles
Part 4: The Whole Mama Journey: Prioritizing Health from Conception to Recovery
Connect with Abbie & Natalie:
🔗 Inspire'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.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

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