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

Birthing: Past, Present, and Future

Today we'll be speaking with acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin about how she came to be a midwife, different schools of thought in birthing, and where she would like to see birthing culture go in the future. Ina May Gaskin is founder and director of The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. Founded in 1971, The Farm Midwifery Center has handled several thousand births, with remarkably good outcomes. Ms. Gaskin herself has attended more than 1,200 births. She is author of Spiritual Midwifery, now in...

Mar 20, 2019•39 min•Ep. 9

Diastasis Recti

In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Beth McVey about diastasis recti, what it is, why it's so common, what can happen from it, and how to heal from it. Dr. Beth McVey has a passion for treating pediatric and pre/postnatal populations, while still providing care for the entire family. Dr. Beth is certified in the Webster Technique and has her certification in chiropractic pediatrics. She completed her pediatric certification training (CACCP) through the International Chiropractic Pediatric...

Mar 06, 2019•17 min•Ep. 8

How Kids Benefit from Real Responsibilities

Today we'll be speaking with Laura Grace Weldon about how kids benefit from real responsibilities. This concept was highlighted in Laura’s article in the Summer 2018 edition of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine and we would encourage you all to also check out the article there. Today, we’ll be talking about why it’s so important, that kids actually actually have real responsibilities, when the best time is for them to begin, and what skills and abilities will be developed through the process....

Feb 20, 2019•30 min•Ep. 7

Paradigms of Birth Part 2: The Benefits of Midwives

On the second part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about standardized pathology vs. normalized uniqueness as well as the benefits of midwives attending births. Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth...

Feb 06, 2019•25 min•Ep. 6

Paradigms of Birth Part 1: History and Technology

On the first part of this episode we will be speaking with Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, about the history of birthing and how technology has impacted how women give birth today. Robbie Davis Floyd is a senior research fellow with the department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Austin, and is a fellow for the Society of Applied Anthropology. She is a well-known cultural-medical anthropologist, international speaker, and researcher in transformational models in childbirth, midwifery, and obs...

Jan 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 5

Pediatric Chiropractic, Empowering Moms, the ICPA, and more

On this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Jeanne Ohm about how pediatric chiropractic came about and why there’s such a growing interest in it today. Additionally, we’ll be speaking about expecting moms having the birth experiences of their choice and some of the hurdles they face to get there. And finally, we’ll learn more about Dr. Jeanne Ohm herself and how she got to be where she is today. Dr. Jeanne Ohm has practiced family wellness care since 1981 with her husband, Dr. Tom. They have six ...

Jan 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 4

Parenting Power Struggles

In this episode we'll speak with Scott Noelle about the power struggles that can happen as a parent, how this shows up in different behaviors with their kids, and about how parents can claim their true power to create a more harmonious household while bringing forth the best version of themselves. Scott Noelle is an author and life coach dedicated to supporting parents who have rejected control-based parenting methods and embraced an approach he calls PATH Parenting , based on Partnership, Authe...

Dec 12, 2018•34 min•Ep. 3

Preconception: What to Expect (and do) Before You're Expecting

In this episode we'll speak with Dr. Lauren Dodds about preconception, that is, the period before conception occurs, and how parents-to-be can make sure they have the healthiest possible pregnancy and baby. Dr. Lauren Dodds is a perinatal chiropractor and owner at the Upper Cervical Chiropractic Group in Alexandria, VA. She gets to practice with her husband and business partner, Dr. Jake. After experiencing her own motherhood transition, she has been dedicated to helping other families during th...

Nov 14, 2018•27 min•Ep. 2

Fever: Friend or Foe?

In this episode we'll speak with Dr. Mary-Grace Pennella of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic about fevers. We'll discuss: What is a fever and why is it important? What are some common misconceptions about fevers? What is a fever really doing? What do to for a fever and at what point is there a cause for concern? What are some ways people can support a normal immune response? Dr. Pennella or Dr. P as she is called by her practice members, is a brain based family wellness chiropractor who practices ...

Oct 10, 2018•17 min•Ep. 1

Introduction to the Show

In this first episode we'll take just a couple minutes to let you know what the podcast is all about and what you can look forward to in the future. Remember to subscribe to the show to stay current with the latest episodes!

Sep 27, 2018•2 min

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