Motherhood Alliance Podcast

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.
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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)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 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
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
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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)
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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Understanding Hormones: A Journey Through Aging for Men and Women

👋 Allow us to introduce you to Dr. Srikar Karanam (Dr. K), who is a local emergency medicine physician and the owner of Revamp Hormone Replacement and Weight Loss, a small wellness-focused business based out of the Appleton area that specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement and both medical and natural weight loss solutions. In this episode, Dr. K shares his own transformative health journey and provides insight into how hormone levels fluctuate with age and what we can anticipate during the journey.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What led Dr. K to start a wellness-focused business
What hormones are and how they work
How to know when you're in perimenopause, menopause (women), or andropause (men)
Common menopause/andropause symptoms 
How hormones contribute to postpartum depression
How to proactively set your body up for success before perimenopause/andropause begin
3-D body scans: what they are how they can help give you insight into your body's health
 
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)

How to Live in Place at Home Through the Different Seasons of Life

The people, pets, and items that live in our homes change as we enter different seasons of life, and oftentimes, we get too busy to take a step back to evaluate if we're truly living in place. April, the owner of Functional Living with April, is back for another jam-packed episode where we talk about creating a functional home during the retirement/empty nesting years.
❗This conversation is great for those who are currently retired or who have parents that are approaching that phase of life!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The challenges of living in the "Sandwich Generation"
Tips for caring for yourself while also caring for kids and/or aging parents
Safety considerations when creating a functional home for retired adults
April's top living in place themes
Bringing fun and joy into an empty nester's home
A perspective to keep as we go through different seasons of life
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
*Blog article by April: Transforming Aging in Place to Living in Place: 10 Key Themes for Thriving
 
This episode is part of a 3-part series with April from Functional Living with April. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Beyond Organized: Your First Step to Creating a Fun and Functional Home
Part 2: Strategies for Parents: Turn Your Chaotic House into a Manageable Home
Part 3: How to Live in Place at Home Through the Different Seasons of Life
 
Connect with April:
🔗 April's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 YouTube
 
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)
 
*Resources listed may or may not be affiliate links.

Strategies for Parents: Turn Your Chaotic House into a Manageable Home

When you have kids, the overabundance of craft supplies, drawings, stuffed animals, Lego/game pieces, nerf gun bullets, and abandoned socks can be overwhelming! Listen in as our guest April, the owner of Functional Living with April, shares fresh strategies and tips for busy parents who want to decrease the amount of time they spend picking up clutter and doing housework! 🙌
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How everyone has a different clutter threshold
Where to start if you're feeling overwhelmed with clutter
How the "container concept" can help create boundaries
Tips for decreasing the mental and physical burden of housework
Taking a fun approach to housework
Involving your kids in a decluttering "bless someone else" mindset
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
*Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana White
 
This episode is part of a 3-part series with April from Functional Living with April. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Beyond Organized: Your First Step to Creating a Fun and Functional Home
Part 2: Strategies for Parents: Turn Your Chaotic House into a Manageable Home
Part 3: How to Live in Place at Home Through the Different Seasons of Life
 
Connect with April:
🔗 April's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 YouTube
 
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)
 
*Resources listed may or may not be affiliate links.

Beyond Organized: Your First Step to Creating a Fun and Functional Home

Do you crave a cozy and relaxing home, but in reality, your house often feels chaotic and unmanageable? 🤯 You're in luck! Listen in as April McNamara, the owner of Functional Living with April, joins us to share a fresh perspective and expert tips on making your home less stressful, more functional, and a place you love to spend time at. 🏡
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between organizing and optimizing a space
How a cluttered house affects our mental health
The importance of bringing functionality and fun into each room of your home
How to let go of perfectionism
What to do with the things you hang on to because you "might need it someday"
Upcoming Functional Home Class Series workshops
 
This episode is part of a 3-part series with April from Functional Living with April. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Beyond Organized: Your First Step to Creating a Fun and Functional Home
Part 2: Strategies for Parents: Turn Your Chaotic House into a Manageable Home
Part 3: How to Live in Place at Home Through the Different Seasons of Life
 
Connect with April:
🔗 April's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 YouTube
 
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)