Motherhood Alliance Podcast

Finding Freedom from Pelvic Pain Related to Endometriosis, Painful Periods, and More w/ Eliza Andrews | Inspirit Therapy Associates

Today, we're tackling the topic of pelvic pain—specifically endometriosis, painful periods, and more! Thanks to our guest, Eliza, a local physical therapist, you'll end this episode with some expert tips for managing short-term pain and insight into therapeutic treatment options for long-term relief. It's time to start feeling better and take control of your pelvic health!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How pelvic health therapy can help support those experiencing infertility, endometriosis, and PCOS
A common cause of painful periods (cramps, migraines, and more)
Birth control considerations (including shots)
Familial tendencies of pelvic pain or a reproductive diagnosis
How pelvic muscles affect pelvic organs
The power of flaxseed
A common misconception for those who struggle with leaking urine
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Eliza from Inspirit Therapy Associates. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Pelvic Health Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps
Part 2: Pediatric Pelvic Health: A Path to Better Bowel and Bladder Function
Part 3: Finding Freedom from Pelvic Pain Related to Endometriosis, Painful Periods, and More
Part 4: Navigating Motherhood: The Important Role of Pelvic Health Therapy in Your Journey
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Endometriosis Summit
 
Connect with Eliza:
🔗 Eliza'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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Pediatric Pelvic Health: A Path to Better Bowel and Bladder Function w/ Eliza Andrews | Inspirit Therapy Associates

We're excited to welcome back Eliza Andrews, a well experienced physical therapist based out of De Pere! In this episode, we discuss pediatric pelvic health topics including bedwetting, constipation, and potty training, how anxiety can play a role in all of them, and more. Through this discussion, you'll learn how to identify when a child might benefit from therapy, the types of treatments available, and the positive impact on a child's confidence and quality of life.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Tips for kiddos with constipation
How the pressure of potty training can impact a child
Public toileting anxiety
Hypermobility syndrome
How therapy and help bedwetting, torticollis, tongue and lip ties, and more
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Eliza from Inspirit Therapy Associates. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Pelvic Health Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps
Part 2: Pediatric Pelvic Health: A Path to Better Bowel and Bladder Function
Part 3: Finding Freedom from Pelvic Pain Related to Endometriosis, Painful Periods, and More
Part 4: Navigating Motherhood: The Important Role of Pelvic Health Therapy in Your Journey
 
Connect with Eliza:
🔗 Eliza'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)

Pelvic Health Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps w/ Eliza Andrews | Inspirit Therapy Associates

In this insightful episode, Drea, Brit, and Eliza Andrews, the owner of Inspirit Therapy Associates based out of De Pere, WI, explore the world of pelvic health therapy—what it is, how it works, and the incredible benefits it offers.  They also discuss the different conditions pelvic health therapists treat, from incontinence and pelvic pain to prenatal and postnatal recovery.
Whether you're simply curious about the role of pelvic health therapy or are wondering if it's right for you, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of how this specialized therapy can make a profound difference in your health journey.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
When you should see a pelvic health therapist
How to choose a pelvic health therapist
What to expect during a PT internal exam
Tips for maintaining optimal pelvic health
A new mentorship opportunity for other health professionals who want to learn about pelvic health
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Eliza from Inspirit Therapy Associates. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Pelvic Health Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps
Part 2: Pediatric Pelvic Health: A Path to Better Bowel and Bladder Function
Part 3: Finding Freedom from Painful Periods
Part 4: Navigating Motherhood: The Important Role of Pelvic Health Therapy in Your Journey
 
Connect with Eliza:
🔗 Eliza'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)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know w/ Faith Ainsworth | Integrated Sensory

🔥 Hot topic alert! In this episode, we welcome back Faith Ainsworth, a local sensory expert, to discuss some of the latest research and recommendations on screen use for kids as well as practical tips for balancing technology with healthy habits. Whether you’re looking to set screen time limits or simply better understand the science behind it, this episode is packed with valuable insights for every parent. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why screen time commonly leads to meltdowns
Tips for strategically choosing a show to minimize overstimulation and addiction
Educational games for preschoolers
How to do a technology/TV detox
Navigating screen exposure outside of a parent's control
Considerations for early morning or pre-bedtime screen exposure
Teaching healthy technology habits
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Raise Wildflowers
The Electronic Screen Syndrome: Reset your Child's Brain by Victoria Dunckley
 
Connect with Faith:
🔗 Faith'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)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help w/ Faith Ainsworth | Integrated Sensory

Traumatic experiences, no matter their size, are stored in our bodies and can even be passed down to future generations. In this episode, our guest Faith, the owner of Integrated Sensory based out of Green Bay, offers a hopeful perspective by explaining how sensory and nutrition coaching can play a key role in your healing journey!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Types of traumas
Symptoms to recognize that your body is holding trauma
How trauma can be passed on through genetics
How sensory coaching and nutrition therapy can help to heal from past traumas
Additional resources to consider when on a healing journey 
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know
 
Connect with Faith:
🔗 Faith'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)

Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs w/ Faith Ainsworth | Integrated Sensory

All kids have outbursts and go through sensory-related phases. Listen in as Drea, Brit, and our guest, Faith, discuss practical tips for helping kids navigate common triggering situations, as well as how sensory coaching can help with both short and long-term sensory needs.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How sensory coaching can help parents with at-home strategies for overstimulated kids
Short-term sensory-related phases that kids go through
Tips for kids who frequently bite others or things
Tips for public outbursts
Tips for setting boundaries with friends/family when you have a child with sensory needs
Special offer: Complementary sensory assessment
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Connected Therapist by Marti Smith
Blog Article written by Faith: Tips to Navigate the Holidays When Sensory Sensitivities and Trauma Come Along for the Ride
 
Connect with Faith:
🔗 Faith'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)

The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration w/ Faith Ainsworth | Integrated Sensory

Who gets overstimulated from time to time?! 🙋‍♀️ Join Drea, Brit, and our special guest, Faith Ainsworth, owner of Integrated Sensory in Green Bay, as they explore how both adults and kids process the world through their senses—and how this impacts our actions and emotional well-being.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How Faith's high-energy son led her to understanding how our senses impact our actions
How sensory integration is a conversation for everyone - not just those with a diagnosis
What is a sensory need?
The 3 newly-recognized sensory systems of the body
Sensory baths
The correlation of anxiety/depression and a sedentary lifestyle
Behaviors that indicate that sensory coaching may be a good fit for you or your child
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Faith from Integrated Sensory. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: The Connection Between Senses and Actions: A Deep Dive into Sensory Integration
Part 2: Parenting Strategies for Children with Sensory Needs
Part 3: Holistic Options for Trauma Recovery: How Sensory and Nutrition Coaching Can Help
Part 4: Screen Time and Brain Development: What Parents Need to Know
 
Connect with Faith:
🔗 Faith'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)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works

🩺Medical weight loss is becoming more mainstream, but what is it and how does it work? If you or someone you know is seeking a weight loss journey, listen in to this episode with Drea, Brit, and Dr. Srikar Karaman, a local ER doctor and the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss, so you can feel informed about your options!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What "medical weight loss" is and what the process looks like
GLP1s - what they are and how they work
Medical weight loss costs and potential side effects
How to know if medical or natural weight loss is best for you
What to expect when working with Dr. K on a medically-supported or natural weight loss journey
Tips for natural weight loss
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works
 
Connect with Dr. K:
🔗 Dr. K'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
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and cancer are on the rise in today's society. In fact, we bet you can think of someone you know who struggles with one of these right now. ♥ We're excited to welcome Dr. K back to help you understand how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy could play a vital role in proactively preventing cancer or alleviating PCOS symptoms.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The underlying cause of polycystic ovary syndrome
Common symptoms of PCOS
Treatment options and timeline for PCOS (both medical and natural)
How hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help to prevent cancer
The most common cancer journeys of prostate cancer and breast cancer
How Dr. K could be an integral resource for those experiencing infertility, cancer, and so much more
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works
 
Connect with Dr. K:
🔗 Dr. K'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)

Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT

What is hormone replacement therapy, who is it for, and is it safe for both men and women? We answer these questions and more in today's latest episode with Dr. Srikar Karanam, the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss, based out of Appleton, WI.  Listen in on your favorite podcast platform! ⤵
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between bioidentical hormones (plant-derived) vs synthetic hormones (like birth control)
How to know when you're hitting perimenopause (women) or andropause (men)
Who Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is for
What HRT looks like (pills vs shots, labs, etc.)
How much our parent's aging journey can be an indicator for our own
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Srikar from Revamp Hormone Replacement & Weight Loss. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women
Part 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About HRT
Part 3: From PCOS to Cancer Prevention: How Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Help
Part 4: Medical Weight Loss 101: What Is It and How It Works
 
Resources referenced in this episode:
Aging Male Symptoms
Menopause Rating Scale
 
Connect with Dr. K:
🔗 Dr. K'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)