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Pathways to Family Wellness

Created/hosted by Dr. Brendan Riordan courtesy of ICPA, inc.pathwaystofamilywellness.org
Pathways to Family Wellness is a podcast as well as a quarterly print and digital magazine whose mission is to support you and your family's quest for wellness. The creators of Pathways to Family Wellness envision a world of thriving, empowered families who easily connect to inner and outer resources, practitioners and a supportive community needed to create wholeness on all levels of existence. We believe stepping onto our personal pathway to wellness is a consciousness-raising act with the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and our world.
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Episodes

Nurturing An Optimal Birth

In this episode we will continue our conversation with Chantal Traub about nurturing the amazing process of birth with optimal biomechanics as well as interoception and the polyvagal principles of nervous system harmony. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her ...

Jun 25, 202557 min

Hold On, Don't Push!

In the episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pamela Stone about her recent article in Pathways titled, "Hold On, Don't Push!" Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP has owned a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA for the past 23 years. She has attained her diplomate in pediatric and prenatal care through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics and is also an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), teaching “Perinatal Care with Webste...

Jun 11, 202535 min

Empowered Pushing and the Importance of Birth Skills

In this episode we will speak with Chantal Traub about the nature of pushing, birth skills, and the imporance of the right support. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to succ...

Apr 30, 202539 min

Inside the Chrysallis: Transforming Trauma Through Fluid Adaptability

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Satya Sardonicus about transofrming trauma through fluid adaptability, both in her own journey and through helping others. Dr. Satya is a visionary healer, fascia expert, and the creator of the NeuroFascial Flow Method. After navigating years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms that mainstream medicine couldn’t explain, she not only reclaimed her own health - she pioneered a whole new approach to healing that blends fascial science, ner...

Apr 16, 202551 min

Life with 10 Children

In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Maryn Green and Jason Leister about their transition away from the matrix and into sovereign parenting, birthing, business, and raising 10 children. Maryn Green has been attending women as a midwife since 2009; first as a licensed midwife and now as a spiritual midwife that helps facilitate the ceremonies of birth and mothering for aligned women. Maryn is well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association ( indiebirth.org ...

Jan 22, 202556 min

Free to Play with Peter Gray, PhD

In this episode we have the honor of speaking once again with Peter Gray, PhD about the instinctive drive of children to learn through play and how many of the rules and regulations set to govern children stifle their development. Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience who for many years has been studying play. Among other things, he is the author of an introductory psychology textbook, now in its 8th edition (with David Bjorklund as co-author of editions 7 & 8), w...

Jan 08, 202550 min

Intent and Holding Space

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Gregg Stern about Intent and Holding Space. Dr. Gregg Stern is a chiropractor with a Family Wellness practice in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He has Diplomate degrees in the areas of Chiropractic Pediatric, Maternity and Family Wellness Care and Acupuncture and has published research on Chiropractic and Infertility. Dr. Stern has been involved in the educational branch of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for years and is a member of the Acad...

Dec 11, 202433 min

Chiropractic Care for Moms and Babies

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Geiger about chiropractic care for moms and babies. Dr. Lisa Geiger has a passion for chiropractic and connection. As a sought-after speaker in the birth, lactation, and chiropractic communities, she spreads awareness about supporting optimal function and how that serves individuals and families. She empowers parents and parents-to-be on their journey through her work in the office and the community. She offers practitioners the skills and tools to serve an...

Nov 27, 202449 min

Feeling Safe, Supported, and Connected During Birth and Postpartum: Exploring Polyvagal Principles

In this episode we speak with Chantal Traub about the polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and connected during birth and postpartum. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she...

Nov 13, 202446 min

Raising Emotionally Resilient Children

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pam Jarboe about Raising Emotionally Resilient Children. Dr. Pam Jarboe, a chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, has built and sold three successful practices and founded ChiroBloom, a training organization helping chiropractors grow thriving practices and fullfilling lives. Inspired by chiropractic's profound healing effects, Dr. Jarboe has become a passionate advocate, speaking globally to promote the profession. Her unique blend of experti...

Oct 30, 202450 min

Understanding Birth Trauma and Helping Your Infant Thrive

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough who has a special interest in understanding birth trauma and helping become more aware of its prevalence, preventing it, and healing from it. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Aug 23, 202436 min

Your Amazing Child and Their Sensitive Nervous System

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Linda Slak about your amazing child and their sensitive developing nervous system as well as ways to maximize your child's development. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Apr 10, 202437 min

Birth Imprints

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Jay Warren about birth imprints and the surprising discoveries about what babies do and don't remember and can and cannot perceive and how the birth process can shape who we are as adults. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Feb 21, 202446 min

The Continuum of Birth and Breastfeeding

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Stephanie Libs about the continuum of birth and breastfeeding and how interventions have effects on feeding. We'll also talk about attachment, bonding, and parenting, and how it all relates to feeding. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Feb 07, 202444 min

The 100 Year Lifestyle with Dr. Eric Plasker

This episode is more for chiropractors and chiropractic students. In this episode we will speak with Dr. Eric Plasker about the 100 Year Lifestyle concept based on the principles of chiropractic and the chiropractic lifestyle. Listen to discover the values and inspiration behind the 100 year lifestyle. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Dec 14, 202334 min

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Parenting

In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Jen Santos about navigating the highs and lows of parenting. Dr. Jen teaches a course for the ICPA titled, "Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Perinatal Family Practice." In the spirit of her course, and as an honor to her experience as a parent and mother, we will talk about the highs and lows of what it's like to parent in addition to some of their parenting core family values. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at:...

Nov 15, 202345 min

Coherence, Creating Health, and the ICPA with Dr. Justin Ohm

In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Justin Ohm, director of the ICPA about the history of pediatric chiropractic, coherence, salutogenesis, and even polyvagal theory and how it all connects to the nervous system. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Nov 01, 202349 min

Improving Nervous System Tone

In this episode we will continue our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, and explore the parallels between the philosophy of Chiropractic and German New Medicine. We will also explore the ideas of tone and nervous system tone as central concepts or principles within Chiropracitc and GNM. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/...

Sep 20, 202340 min

Psyche Brain Organ

In this episode we will further our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, about the German New Medicine work and specifically working with the biological programs. We will also talk about the the psyche, brain, organ triune, which is cornerstone toward understanding new biology. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Sep 05, 202327 minEp. 80

Working with Biological Programs

In this episode we will continue our conversation with John Ohm, managing editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine, about the German New Medicine work and specifically working with the biological programs. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Aug 16, 202358 minEp. 79

Discoveries of the Nervous System

In this episode we will be speaking with John Ohm about several of the articles in Issue 77 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine surrounding new biology, discoveries of the nervous system, and German New Medicine. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

Aug 02, 20231 hrEp. 78

Hypnosis for a Smoother Labor with Kerry Tuschhoff

In this episode we will have an opportunity to speak with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies, about how to create a smoother labor and delivery. Additionally, we'll talk about reframing the entire way we view pregnancy and birth moving away from fear and into empowerment and trust. For more information please visit: https://www.hypnobabies.com/ Current and past editions of the Pathways to Family Wellness magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/...

Apr 12, 202349 minEp. 78

Masculinity and The Fix-It Man with Jason Leister

In this episode we will be having a conversation with Jason Leister about his recent article in Issue 76 of Pathways to Family to Wellness Magazine titled, "Mr. Fix-It." We will also have a chance to talk through the fascinating and engaging topics and issues surrounding masculinity, creativity, and manifestation. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/ Jason Leister: https://sovereignbusiness.org/ , and https://magicalman.org/...

Apr 05, 202358 minEp. 77

Decoding the Effects of Birth Trauma on Feeding

In this episode we will have a chance to speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough on his recent interesting research article titled: Differentiating the impact of biomechanical forces of labor and delivery vs. the effect of posterior tongue tie on neonatal and infant feeding dysfunction: A clinical evaluation. https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html Dr. Dorough is a native of St. Louis, MO. He practices at a medical clinic specializing in breastfeeding care. He is passionate about educating professionals ...

Jan 25, 202350 minEp. 76

Simple Resources for Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Lynn Gerner of The Good Life Chiropractic to cover some simple and specific resources for overcoming breasteeding challenges. Dr. Gerner is a Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA in 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Education Counselor) in 2021. She founded the Good Life Learning ,in...

Jan 18, 202347 minEp. 75

Peter Gray, PhD - How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning." Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaime...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 74

Homeschooling Is Not the Same as Remote Learning

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher ...

Oct 24, 202229 minEp. 73

It's Back to School Time!

Welcome back everyone! In this episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will share about their respective family's choices around education and what they are doing for the current school year. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Sep 07, 202232 minEp. 72

Summer Check-In

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe...

Aug 17, 202228 minEp. 71

Lessons Learned from Labor

In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Jun 03, 202237 minEp. 70
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