A holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Get insights into one woman's thoughts as she prepares her body, mind and life to welcome a new member to her family. Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights 2:08 Preparing mentally for pregnancy 15:13 Deciding between a home birth and hospital birth 39:35 Prepping for postpartum diet and the first 40 days approach 47:59 Recommendations for people considering getting pregnant Resources We Mention: Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily...
May 25, 2023•52 min
This episode explores the delicate balance between our body's needs and societal expectations in a discussion on hypothalamic amenorrhea. My guest shares her personal story to help others and shed light on the struggles of body image, the pressures we face, and the importance of building a harmonious relationship with ourselves. Guest: Dani Sheriff Highlights 2:27 What is hypothalamic amenorrhea 13:06 The healing protocol for getting a period back 18:02 Why reverse dieting doesn't work for hypot...
May 16, 2023•49 min
What are the effects of EMF exposure on your health and the health of your loved ones? This episode dives into the science behind EMF, explains why it's particularly harmful to children, and gives practical tips for reducing exposure. This conversation was a game-changer for me and I hope for you too! Guest: August Brice Highlights 3:00 What is EMF 13:01 Why kids are more sensitive to EMF 20:17 Should you turn off your wifi to reduce EMF exposure? 25:33 How to protect yourself from EMFs Resource...
May 09, 2023•37 min
This couple's unique approach to agreements and conflict resolution can transform your relationship and change the world. Will and Krista Vanderveer are a couple who inspire with their impactful tools and pursuit of a partnership that brings out the best in each other while making a difference in the world. In this episode, we delve into their story, exploring how they navigate conflict and deepen their connection through shared values and a shared purpose. Guest: Will and Krista Vanderveer High...
May 02, 2023•47 min
My personal mission is to share my truths about parenting and what my experience has been. And it's largely been a positive experience me, and I wouldn't change it for the world. But - in a time when parenting and becoming a mom is often sugar-coated by society and we only hear the "adorable" moments it's important to me to be real. In this episode, I'm answering your questions about what parenting has been like for me, as honestly as I can. Guest: Austin Brawner (my husband) Highlights 4:20 Get...
Apr 25, 2023•45 min
"Nothing in life really makes sense, so you might as well follow your dreams". This episode is full of inspiration and strategy for cultivating your one life. Guest: Alex Kemp and Bryn Daylor Highlights 7:55 What the Dream Accelerator is 11:31 How to define your purpose 17:14 Finding the calling and connection to your inner path 21:34 The 4 levels of purpose 38:59 Hot takes on triggers Related Episodes: Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Podcast...
Apr 18, 2023•52 min
In this episode, I'll be sharing three women's unique experience of breastfeeding, as it is a journey that differs for each mother. This is not meant to be a commentary on whether or not to breastfeed, but rather to provide insight into the experience of breastfeeding. Highlights 5:17 Steps to prepare to breastfeed before baby comes 15:26 Working with a lactation consultant 25:07 Advice on the experience of breastfeeding for mamas 46:24 SNS: supplementary nursing system - what it is 57:03 Breast...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 33 min
This episode is intended to serve at ozone therapy 101. We're clarifying some of the confusing information about ozone, why it's not just a pollutant, how it can help heal your body and who should try Ozone Therapy. Guest: Micah Lowe Highlights 6:13 What ozone is and how it works in the body 7:07 Clarifying why ozone is more commonly known as a pollutant 10:51 How to utilize ozone therapy and apply it to the body 17:46 Who is benefiting the most from ozone treatment right now 22:50 Is it possibl...
Apr 04, 2023•35 min
When you're trying (or trying not) to conceive - do you know when you have the best chance of getting pregnant? Standard American women's health education has left some gaps for many of us. 75% of women don't know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn't). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey. Guest: Lindsay Meisel Highlights 8:36 What Ava Bracelet does 21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and when ovulation oc...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min
All your questions about safely micro-dosing LSD, answered. Guest: Paul Austin Highlights 6:14 The impacts of micro-dosing LSD twice a week for 7 months 8:30 What is the Third Wave of psychedelics 13:59 Resources for finding people to assist with psychedelic experiences 17:38 What exactly is micro-dosing, and how should it feel 27:25 Psychedelics and stimulating the vagus nerve 31:55 Protocols for finding the right dose Resources We Mention: Book Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide To Up...
Mar 14, 2023•49 min
What are the dietary needs of babies? What we eat directly impacts our health, and what we feed our children can change the course of their life's health journey. Guest: Megan Garcia Highlights 6:55 Dietary needs for babies 14:49 Exposing babies to allergens 24:06 Using responsive feeding style and baby-led weaning 34:37 Why are food allergies so common in kids? 38:24 Not every good reaction is a sign of allergy Resources We Mention: megangarcia.com B-24 Project Related Episodes: Podcast 014: Ad...
Mar 07, 2023•48 min
Andrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition. Guest: Andrea Nakayama Highlights 4:39 The state of chronic health conditions in the US 8:33 Gut health tests - when to test and why a diagnosis is just one piece 20:40 What is pre-diabetes and why 1 in 3 Americans has it 33:14 Finding diet health in a way that nurtures & includes instead of removes foods 38:21 One of the biggest defic...
Feb 28, 2023•50 min
I love talking about the hard decisions the hard times in life and how to move through them. This episode is just that with the author of That Sucked, Now What. Dr. Bhushan shares her framework for moving through challenges and how the universe can teach us if we listen. Guest: Dr. Neeta Bhushan Highlights 5:41 Growing up as an immigrant in a household with high pressure to achieve 11:44 Some of the major tools to help personal development 18:23 How to active good stress 23:43 How to physically ...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
The media has been full of stories of children's hospitals filling up and kids getting sicker more often and worse since the lockdowns of COVID 3 years ago. What's really going on with our kid's immune systems? Today's guest is a doctor who uses holistic modalities combined with conventional medicine to support your child's immune system and health. Guest: Dr. Elisa Song Highlights 2:41 Are kids getting sicker right now? What exactly is going on with RSV and other diseases 9:24 What parents shou...
Feb 14, 2023•49 min
When my home birth plan didn't go as planned, I ended up having a cesarean birth in the hospital. I've learned a lot about healing after a c-section since then. My guest in this episode runs c-section rehabilitation. Guest: Janette Yee Highlights 8:01 The gap in care & why normal surgery release protocols don't happen for c-sections 19:03 I just had a c-section - now what 30:50 How to help your scar heal faster 36:09 What to do instead of scar massage if you're unable to massage the area Res...
Feb 08, 2023•41 min
What to get excited about for the new year with Doing It Different with a quick check-in from Carly before 2023. Highlights Life with a newborn Building a house Envisioning the future New topics and themes for the new year Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here...
Dec 06, 2022•11 min
The science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means). Enrich your sex life when you learn the secrets of love and sex research. Guest: Dr. Amy Muise Highlights The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship How to plan date nights that deeper the connection with your partner What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives Resources for improving your relationship and sex life Resources We Mention: Dr. Amy's Website Dr. Amy on Instagram Dr. Amy on Twi...
Nov 22, 2022•56 min
Movement impacts brain development in children. As adults, we can reorganize our brains and unlearn past trauma and patterns by recreating early movement in our bodies. In the Cortex shares the mind-altering (literally) work they do to help people move from a disorganized brain to an organized brain (and what that means). Guest: Dani & Paloma with In the Cortex Highlights 3:45 Programing to support better brain function 12:21 The symptoms of a disorganized brain 14:02 Why babies crawl & ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr
Many of us experience the most common sources of toxin exposure every day. There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. Guest: Lara Adler Highlights The most common sources of toxin exposure The law that protects businesses that produce environmental toxins and why it's so hard for consumers to fight back Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and when moms...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr
Dr. Jennifer Mercier is a naturopathic doctor and midwife with over a decade of experience. She is known for the creation of Mercier Therapy. This episode is about how important bodywork is and how much it can really improve and help us live healthier lives and reach our goals. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mercier Highlights 11:14 Who is a good candidate for Mercier Therapy 16:00 The process for getting Mercier Therapy 21:44 Importance of hands-on & in person treatments & care 28:31 Healing scars...
Nov 01, 2022•43 min
You can optimize your daily health when you understand your lifestyle choices and their impact on your glucose levels. Carlee is the lead Dietician at Nutrisense and she shares how you can engage with your blood glucose levels and everything you need to know about the overwhelming impact sugar has on our bodies. Guest: Carlee Hayes, RDN Highlights 6:42 What is blood sugar and why is it so important 10:10 What's happening to cells overwhelmed with sugar 20:12 Fasting glucose and meal responses 37...
Oct 25, 2022•58 min
In this Q&A with Carly your questions get honest, raw, authentic answers from Carly and Austin. Highlights 4:35 How to support the microbiome of your baby after a C section 10:38 Tips for remembering to take supplements 18:33 Body image postpartum - real talk 28:57 Having sex after C section Links and Resources Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Review: Why I Track my Cy...
Oct 18, 2022•33 min
What do you know about pelvic floor health and how it impacts your life? Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, and she's here to tell you how. Dr. Rebecca has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas . While her practice specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she's here to share that your pelvic floor muscles span far beyond that. In fact, they play a vital role in urin...
Oct 11, 2022•53 min
Learn about the supplement industry, and how to know the good from the bad. Plus - some of my favorite supplements and the magic of magnesium. We talk about developing Wade's supplement line, why it stands out why it's different from the rest, and why 80% of the supplements out there are junk. We also talk about my favorite Bio Optimizer supplements, magnesium breakthrough, gluten guardian, and a few others. This is not a special sponsored episode, I really do use and love these supplements. Ful...
Sep 27, 2022•41 min
The fourth trimester - in this part 2 episode my husband and I talk about our relationship post-baby and how we've been partner parenting. We also talk about what our support system has looked like, and the products that have been our favorites. Make sure to stay tuned at the end when I answer the questions you asked on Instagram. Highlights 7:07 Relationship changes post baby 11:46 Judgement of your partner's parenting 13:50 Support system in the first 3 months 22:38 Carly's must-have baby item...
Sep 20, 2022•51 min
The fourth trimester - what the first 3 months with baby have looked like for my family. My husband joins me on this episode to talk about my healing, taking care of our baby and breastfeeding support. And, at the end, I answer some of your questions from Instagram. Highlights 13:18 Healing my body after a c-section 19:35 Taking care of baby in the first 3 months 25:28 Early days of breastfeeding 35:04 Cluster feeding 36:57 The division of responsibilities between parents Related Episodes: Podca...
Sep 13, 2022•44 min
This conversation is about coming home to yourself after divorce. It's one of those bombs that hurts while you're in it but can be a key to finding your true self. This conversation is raw and honest and Bryn openly shares her heart and story. I see all women in parts of her story, whether that woman is in a happy relationship or going through a breakup. What Bryn shares is the epitome of being human. Guest: Bryn Daylor Highlights 8:26 Bryn's discovery of her codependence and what that led to 15...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child. Things didn't go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world. Highlights 9:52 The first contractions 14:13 Seven centimeters dilated 22:10 Starting to push 25:01 The decision to go to the hospital 28:02 Getting an epidural 34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section 36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy Relate...
Aug 30, 2022•43 min
The lymphatic system is incredibly important for detoxification and overall health. Lisa is a lymph expert and in this episode, she shares all the details on what it does and how you can take care of it. I hope you walk away from this episode with a few new practices to support your lymphatic system and your overall health. Guest: Lisa Levitt Gainsley Episode Highlights: 8:40 What is the lymphatic system? 13:14 What happens when your lymph system isn't working properly 18:58 The biggest factors ...
Aug 23, 2022•59 min
With cancer rates rising it's time to question what has been standard conventional treatment for years and look for a more holistic approach to beating the cancer epidemic. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics: The Cancer Center For Healing & Center For New Medicine . She joins me to talk mostly about cancer but also how everything is connected and chronic health and autoimmunity, and metabolic disorders all play a role in our overall health and our cancer r...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr
