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The Women's Health Collective Podcast aims to break down barriers by discussing "taboo" topics that affect women of all ages. Join Morgan Staton, of First Years Maternal Health, as she teams up with various women's health professionals to explore a multitude of issues, in hopes of arming women in their health and wellness journeys with the greatest weapon of all ---- Knowledge.
Available anywhere you can find podcasts!
Season 2 COMING SOON!!
Season 1, Episode 1
In this introduction episode, we talk about:
What is women's health?
Why should you care about your health as women?
As well as set expectations for what kind of topics to expect in coming episodes for women of all ages
Visit firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes and catch up on latest episodes. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under @theWHcollectivepodcast.
Want to be a part of something bigger? Join our Empowered Women's Wellness Community on Facebook to find your village and ask all your burning questions related to your health and wellness using the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
What is women's health?
Why should you care about your health as women?
As well as set expectations for what kind of topics to expect in coming episodes for women of all ages
Visit firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes and catch up on latest episodes. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under @theWHcollectivepodcast.
Want to be a part of something bigger? Join our Empowered Women's Wellness Community on Facebook to find your village and ask all your burning questions related to your health and wellness using the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode we talk about:
-Where the pelvic floor is
-What the pelvic floor does
-what are some common issues that can occur when the pelvic floor is not functioning optimally
-What to expect at a pelvic floor therapy appointment
Be sure to register for our get to know your pelvic floor virtual workshop on May 27th, 2021 at 7:30pm EST at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com
Listening to this after the workshop occurred, head over to our website to get the recorded workshop sent to your email!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theWHcollectivepodcast
Want to be a part of something bigger? Join our Empowered Women's Wellness Facebook Group to find your tribe and ask all your burning questions!
-Where the pelvic floor is
-What the pelvic floor does
-what are some common issues that can occur when the pelvic floor is not functioning optimally
-What to expect at a pelvic floor therapy appointment
Be sure to register for our get to know your pelvic floor virtual workshop on May 27th, 2021 at 7:30pm EST at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com
Listening to this after the workshop occurred, head over to our website to get the recorded workshop sent to your email!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theWHcollectivepodcast
Want to be a part of something bigger? Join our Empowered Women's Wellness Facebook Group to find your tribe and ask all your burning questions!
Season 1, Episode 3
In this episode, Janelle and I discuss one of the most "taboo" topics around-- the menstrual cycle!
We talk about:
- the feminine rhythms that live naturally within us and how our menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and postpartum periods relate to that
- we compare the phases of the menstrual cycle to the different seasons and how it can affect daily life
- We discuss the need to support women as a whole, and especially new moms during "the winter time" as that can often be very lonely and isolating.
-common apps to track your cycle including MyFlo and Clue
- ways to track your natural rhythms with the moon when you do not have a bleeding time such as during menopause, newly postpartum or on birth control
- the book Wildpower by Alexandria Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
-the book Woman Code by Alisa Vitti
You can find Janelle on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/thewildorangetree
https://www.instagram.com/thewildorangetree
or visit her website:
www.thewildorangetree.com.au
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on instagram and Facebook under @theWHcollectivepodcast for all the latest updates related to the show!
Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to Facebook and join our Empowered Women’s Wellness Community to find your village and ask all your burning questions!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
We talk about:
- the feminine rhythms that live naturally within us and how our menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and postpartum periods relate to that
- we compare the phases of the menstrual cycle to the different seasons and how it can affect daily life
- We discuss the need to support women as a whole, and especially new moms during "the winter time" as that can often be very lonely and isolating.
-common apps to track your cycle including MyFlo and Clue
- ways to track your natural rhythms with the moon when you do not have a bleeding time such as during menopause, newly postpartum or on birth control
- the book Wildpower by Alexandria Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
-the book Woman Code by Alisa Vitti
You can find Janelle on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/thewildorangetree
https://www.instagram.com/thewildorangetree
or visit her website:
www.thewildorangetree.com.au
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on instagram and Facebook under @theWHcollectivepodcast for all the latest updates related to the show!
Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to Facebook and join our Empowered Women’s Wellness Community to find your village and ask all your burning questions!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
Season 1, Episode 4
In this episode we talk about self care with Denisse Espalter. Denisse is the founder of unboxed life and style, a subscription service that delivers high quality self care products to nourish your mind, body and soul right to your front door!
Denisse talks about:
- the motivation behind starting her company
- the role self care has played in her life through major life transitions
- the importance of starting small when starting a new self care routine to set yourself up for success
- Her new book titled Everyday Woman's Guide to Doing What You Love coming June 2021
- a preview of what types of things that may be included in her monthly subscription boxes
Order your self care box from unboxed life and style at Unboxedlifeandstyle.com
Follow Denisse on social media for tips on self care routines!
@unboxedlifeandstyle
Be sure head to firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes and catch up on our latest episodes!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @theWHcollectivepodcast for latest updates related to the show!
Loved the content of this episode? Send us a message, write a review, or screen shot the episode and tag us on social media!
Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to facebook to join our Empowered Women's Wellness Community to find your tribe and ask all your burning questions!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
Denisse talks about:
- the motivation behind starting her company
- the role self care has played in her life through major life transitions
- the importance of starting small when starting a new self care routine to set yourself up for success
- Her new book titled Everyday Woman's Guide to Doing What You Love coming June 2021
- a preview of what types of things that may be included in her monthly subscription boxes
Order your self care box from unboxed life and style at Unboxedlifeandstyle.com
Follow Denisse on social media for tips on self care routines!
@unboxedlifeandstyle
Be sure head to firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes and catch up on our latest episodes!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @theWHcollectivepodcast for latest updates related to the show!
Loved the content of this episode? Send us a message, write a review, or screen shot the episode and tag us on social media!
Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to facebook to join our Empowered Women's Wellness Community to find your tribe and ask all your burning questions!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1637905363087061
Season 1, Episode 5
In this episode, we are joined by Ati Grinspun, a personal brand photographer and coach, who helps women find their authentic self and use that to their advantage in their business
We talk about:
-changing priorities after having a baby
-pressures women face from society
-limiting beliefs that can hold you back and keep you in a job, marriage, or situation that is no longer serving you mentally and physically
-what a personal brand is
-why everyone has a personal brand, even if they do not have a business
-how social media can be the catalyst for change and talking about "taboo" topics
You can find Ati:
on her website:
on instagram
on facebook
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
We talk about:
-changing priorities after having a baby
-pressures women face from society
-limiting beliefs that can hold you back and keep you in a job, marriage, or situation that is no longer serving you mentally and physically
-what a personal brand is
-why everyone has a personal brand, even if they do not have a business
-how social media can be the catalyst for change and talking about "taboo" topics
You can find Ati:
on her website:
on instagram
on facebook
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode, we are joined by Jess Duffy: a prenatal yoga instructor, hypnobirth childbirth educator, and partner with Be Her Village Platform.
We talk about:
-how society can better support new moms
-connecting the body and mind for a positive birthing experience
-what is hypnobirthing
- what the Be Her Village platform is, and how it is changing the gift giving game for new parents
You can find Jess:
on her website: inspiredyogaplus.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Learn more about the Be Her Village Platform
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media. Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to Facebook and join our Empowered Women’s Wellness Community to find your village and ask all your burning questions!
We talk about:
-how society can better support new moms
-connecting the body and mind for a positive birthing experience
-what is hypnobirthing
- what the Be Her Village platform is, and how it is changing the gift giving game for new parents
You can find Jess:
on her website: inspiredyogaplus.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Learn more about the Be Her Village Platform
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media. Want to be a part of something bigger? Head over to Facebook and join our Empowered Women’s Wellness Community to find your village and ask all your burning questions!
Season 1, Episode 7
In this podcast episode with Frances Hickmott, we talk about:
-common postpartum myths including:
--bonding with baby right away
--what your body should look like postpartum
--and many more!
We also talk about:
-the importance of setting boundaries surrounding your postpartum experience
-a postpartum plan discussed between partners before birth
-asking for help to promote recovery
You can find Frances:
on her website: www.francesfound.com
on Facebook
on Linked in
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
-common postpartum myths including:
--bonding with baby right away
--what your body should look like postpartum
--and many more!
We also talk about:
-the importance of setting boundaries surrounding your postpartum experience
-a postpartum plan discussed between partners before birth
-asking for help to promote recovery
You can find Frances:
on her website: www.francesfound.com
on Facebook
on Linked in
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Season 1, Episode 8
In this podcast episode with Gladys Simen, we talk about work life balance being more of a work life integration. Gladys is a life coach for moms and does a wonderful job explaining the importance of first and foremost being YOU before you can be anything else. Balancing work and family can be difficult but here are some things we discuss in our podcast that can make it a little bit easier:
- finding your voice
- changing your mindset from a juggling act to a high tide verses low tide analogy
- realizing that there is no wrong way; all you can do is your best
- mom guilt is a real thing
You can find Gladys:
on her website: https://www.mylifecouch.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gladys-simen/
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
- finding your voice
- changing your mindset from a juggling act to a high tide verses low tide analogy
- realizing that there is no wrong way; all you can do is your best
- mom guilt is a real thing
You can find Gladys:
on her website: https://www.mylifecouch.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gladys-simen/
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Season 1, Episode 9
Liesl Hays is a word artist, truth-teller, choice-maker, and inspirer.
In this podcast episode with Liesl Hays, we talk about:
-how to find a balance between family and work
-how to find your inner voice
-how to set boundaries
We also talk about:
-trusting yourself
-being your authentic self
AND writing your own story
You can find Liesl:
on her website: www.lieslhays.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
In this podcast episode with Liesl Hays, we talk about:
-how to find a balance between family and work
-how to find your inner voice
-how to set boundaries
We also talk about:
-trusting yourself
-being your authentic self
AND writing your own story
You can find Liesl:
on her website: www.lieslhays.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
Season 1, Episode 10
Tori Ford is the founder of Medical Herstory, an international award-winning youth-led non-profit on a mission to eliminate sexism, shame, and stigma from health experiences. Tori is an outspoken sexual health advocate.
In this podcast episode with Tori Ford, we talk about:
-advocating for yourself
-differences in care between men and women
-importance of compassionate listening
-and SO much more!
You can find Tori:
on her website: www.medicalherstory.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
In this podcast episode with Tori Ford, we talk about:
-advocating for yourself
-differences in care between men and women
-importance of compassionate listening
-and SO much more!
You can find Tori:
on her website: www.medicalherstory.com
on Facebook
on Instagram
Visit our website at firstyearsmaternalhealth.com/podcast to view show notes as well as catch up on our latest episodes
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook under The Women’s health Collective Podcast for all the latest updates related to the show! Loved the content of this episode? We love to hear from you! Send us a message, write a review, or screenshot the episode and tag us on social media.
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