In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Lauren's article in the recent edition of Pathways magazine titled "Real Work for Real Kids." Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss the Pathways articles "Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School" by Matthew Gioia as well as "Life is an Adventure" by Zoe Greenhouse. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss the Pathways article "Don't Leash the Puppy" by Peter Gray, Ph.D. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Parenting/dont-leash-the-puppy.html Issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org
In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss the Pathways article "Sinking into Truth, Resting in the Body" by Vince Gowmon. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Wellness-Lifestyle/sinking-into-truth-resting-in-the-body.html Issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org...
In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss the Pathways article "Conscious Parenting in an Unconscious Culture" by Beth Berry. The article in its entirety can be found here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Parenting/conscious-parenting-in-an-unconscious-culture.html Issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Pam Jarboe about how to build emotional courage. Dr. Pam Jarboe practices chiropractic in Acton MA. Her career blossomed when she worked as an assistant for a chiropractor in 1986. She soon traveled into Hale House in Harlem, NY with her chiropractor. He began adjusting children who were drug addicted. Some of these poor children, born with AIDS, were abandoned as babies. They suffered greatly with many health issues as well as emotional problems. As th...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Drew Rubin about the connection the brain plays in certain issues such as Autism, PANDAS, Lyme, and more. Drew Rubin, B.S., D.C., CCSP, DACCP, is a chiropractor, adjunct faculty at Life University College of Chiropractic, and an author, researcher, and speaker. He has been in private practice since 1989 and specializes in pediatrics, special needs, pregnancy, and families. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at confere...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Pamela Stone about the importance of chiropractic during pregnancy. Dr. Pamela Stone owns a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA and has been certified in the Webster Technique since 1999. She has been an avid ICPA member since she was a student at Life University (March 2000 graduate), and has her Diplomate in pediatric and prenatal care through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DACCP certified). Dr. Sto...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Stephen Marini about natural immunity and the importance of staying grounded during uncertain circumstances. Stephen Marini, PhD, DC , is a chiropractor and international lecturer, and serves on the boards of the ICPA, HPA and Intergrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC). Dr. Marini was educated in basic science and medicine at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia where he received a M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology in 1976. Doctoral studies fol...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Nima Rahmany about healing inter-generational trauma in the family dynamic. Dr. Nima Rahmany, DC, CCWP is both a Chiropractor and an educator, specializing in helping individuals and professionals get to the ROOT CAUSE of their physical and emotional challenges, from stressed, depressed, and anxious to living Powerfully Aligned and on Purpose. After building a successful Chiropractic practice in Maple Ridge, BC, Dr. Nima sold his clinic in June 2016 to ...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Rebecca Schrag Herschberg, PhD about the concept that it take two to tantrum and we'll also be going over her new book, The Tantrum Survival Guide. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services, which specializes in helping kids and parents confronting a range of common early childhood challenges. Dr. Hershberg has held leadership positions at a national nonprofit organization serving chil...
On this episode we’ll be speaking with Dr Wendy Anne McCarty, a pioneer in the leading-edge field of prenatal and perinatal psychology and the expanded multidimensional understandings of babies. In this fascinating interview Dr. McCarty shares her own journey of evolution from a Newtonian trained delivery nurse, childbirth educator, parent-infant specialist and family psychotherapist through her spiritual awakening in an experience with a 3-month old baby into her 30-year deep-dive exploration o...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Susan Pollak about Self-Compassion for Parents. Dr. Susan Pollak is a psychologist in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the mother of two grown children. She is the author of the new book, "Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself." She is a longtime student of meditation and yoga who has been integrating the practices of meditation into psychotherapy since the 1980s. Dr. Pollak is co-founder and senior teac...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Jackie Kelleher about obstacles families experience to breastfeeding and how to overcome those obstacles. Jackie Kelleher has supported families as a community leader, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation professional for over 20 years. She is the author of "Nurturing the Family," the second edition of which is now available. She draws upon lessons learned from the thousands of families she's helped and doulas she's trained. Her fo...
Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Komarek about what he's learned through over 40 years of working with and adjusting animals. Dr. Jay Komarek is a chiropractor who has been adjusting animals since 1977. He has worked with veterinarians around the country providing care for equine, canine and feline clients. He has provided care for thousands of animals and has been featured on the “Today Show”, on the radio, and in numerous magazine articles. In addition to delivering care to his clients, he...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock about the 3 main reasons parents take their kids to chiropractors. Liz Anderson-Peacock is a fellow of the ICA, received Chiropractor of the Year Award from Canadian Chiropractic magazine in 1998. The Ontario Chiropractic Association gave her the "Heart in Hand" award in 2005. She earned her pediatric diplomate in the ICA’s first graduating class in 1996. She maintains a boutique child referral only practice. In 2010 she compiled a ...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Chris LoRang about what it means to build your baby from the ground up. Specifically, we'll be speaking about some of the ways we can help and not inhibit our little ones' development. Dr. Chris LoRang is a rehabilitative chiropractic physician, health lecturer, and wellness clinic director with a passion for uncovering the root cause of people’s symptoms. He believes that every person deserves the chance to pursue their best lives through movement, who...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Kacie Flegal about the importance of pediatric chiropractic care. Specifically, we'll be speaking about why babies should be checked by a chiropractor after birth, about how a baby is adjusted, and about how often children should be checked. Dr. Kacie Flegal is a family chiropractor certified in prenatal care and pediatrics through the ICPA. Dr. Kacie has been in practice since 2009 and runs her practice based on the philosophy that we all have the inna...
In this episode we will be speaking with Lindsay Mumma, DC, about How to Stop Interfering With Your Child's Development in order to maximize their growth and about the slow is fast approach to development. Lindsay Mumma, DC, is the COO of Birthfit and runs Birthfit NC. She is also the owner of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehab, where she primarily sees prenatal and postpartum patients. She's a wife and mother of two vivacious boys and is the author of the Trimester books series. http://www.triangl...
In this episode we'll be speaking with Midwife Nicole Pegher about important questions to ask a midwife during an interview. The list of questions can be found here: https://growingslower.com/47-questions-i-should-have-asked-my/ Nicole Cisneros Pegher is a Certified Professional Midwife and a graduate of Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton, Maine, an MEAS Institution. Nicole established South Shore Homebirth & Women’s Wellness in 2015, and has since served scores of families across the So...
Today we'll be speaking with Kelly Brogan, MD about her upcoming book "Own Your Self: The Surprising Path Beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom." Kelly Brogan, M.D., is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times best-selling book "A Mind of Your Own" and the children’s book "A Time for Rain," and co-editor of the landmark textbook "Integrative Therapies for Depression." She completed her psychiatric training and f...
Today we'll be speaking with Sara Banta about nourishing your child's health. We'll hear Sara's own story into how she was able to help her children heal themselves of a variety of ailments through particular nutritional methods, as well as hear about some great ways to stay healthy in general. Sara is a Health Coach and busy mother of three who are now 12, 15 and 16 years old. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University with a degree in Economics and Psychology in 1998. In 20...
Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jay Warren about fatherhood and about some of the top things for new dads to be mindful of as they transition into fatherhood. Dr. Jay Warren has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for 19 years. He is also the Wellness Care Coordinator at the CAP Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where 90% of his practice is pregnant or postpartum women and babies under one year old. Dr. Jay now serves as an instructor for the ICPA teaching an online course called “Prenata...
On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning ...
On this episode we will be speaking with Peter Gray, Ph.D, about self directed education as an alternative to conventional schooling. For the first part of this two part episode we’ll be focusing on Peter’s own journey into self-directed education as well as what it is, how it works, and evidence that it works. On the second part, we’ll return and discuss the benefits of mixed age classes, how the principles of self-directed education fit into conventional schooling and how skills like learning ...
On this episode we’re going to be hearing from Dr. Angie Graper about neurology, primitive reflexes and how this relates to both your health and that of your children. Dr. Angie Graper is a certified pediatric chiropractor through the ICPA. Additionally she is certified in the Webster technique and in Nutrition. She is passionate about helping people put the puzzle pieces together to achieve their health by combining chiropractic and functional medicine approaches. She is an entrepreneur, lifelo...
Today we'll be speaking with Sam McCulloch about the idea of risk during pregnancy, about the importance of the midwife model of care, and about how having a quality support network can make all the difference in the birthing process. Sam McCulloch enjoys talking so much about birth that she decided to become a birth educator and doula, supporting parents in making informed choices about their birth experience. She is part of the BellyBelly.com.au writing team. In her spare time she watches Down...
Today we'll be speaking Dr. Matt Rushford about the history of birthing, why it was so dangerous and why there is still so much fear about it today. Dr. Matt is an author, speaker, and family chiropractor with more than 25 years of experience. He has operated the Rushford Family Chiropractic Centers in the Burlington, Vermont, area since 1994. His writing has been published in several local and national publications, including Mothering magazine, and in 2016 he published his first book, Born Bro...
On this episode we'll be speaking with Mary Lucas Flannery about Vitalistic Parenting of Teens. We’ll be taking about what vitalism is, how vitalistic parenting is different from traditional parenting, how discipline is handled, and why trust is such an important element of this approach. Mary Lucas Flannery is a chiropractor, educator, professional writer and storyteller, podcaster, and marketer. She is the founder of the Art of Story Project, a business that teaches chiropractors and entrepren...
On this episode we'll be speaking with renowned pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears about his own history as well as the importance of informed consent and free choice when it comes to medical procedures, specifically vaccination. Dr. Bob Sears is a father of three, author of The Vaccine Book and seven other books, and co-founder of Immunity Education Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing balanced and complete information about vaccines, infectious diseases, and public health issues. He...
