Sinopse
A podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women from preconception, pregnancy, birth, and through early motherhood on wellness lifestyle. The host, Dr. Laura Brayton, is a maternity and pediatric chiropractor who has hand-selected experts in natural, holistic health-care specialties to shine light on options and choices during this exciting phase of a woman’s life.
Episódios
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Aimee Rickabus: Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
03/03/2026 Duração: 31minIn this episode of the WAM Podcast, we're joined by Aimee Rickabus, an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host passionate about redefining women's leadership. As the author of The Manage Her and host of the podcast by the same name, Aimee delves into how the invisible labor women perform every day—balancing career, family, and everything in between—translates into powerful leadership skills. From systems thinking to problem-solving, Aimee explores how these often overlooked skills empower women to transform businesses and communities. Aimee is also the CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions, a woman- and minority-owned technology company. As a mother of six and a lifelong advocate for women, she motivates audiences to recognize their worth not only as professionals but as whole, powerful individuals. In this conversation, we dive into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, as well as the impact of redefining leadership from a female perspective. Key Takeaways: How motherhood
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Dr. Lindsay Hollister: Healing Childhood Eczema Naturally
17/02/2026 Duração: 31minNatural remedy extraordinaire and naturopathic pediatrician Dr. Lindsay Hollister joins us to share her wisdom and passion for helping children heal from eczema—naturally. In this episode, she breaks down gentle, root-cause approaches that empower parents with simple, actionable tools to support their child's skin and overall health. From herbs and homeopathy to targeted nutrition, Dr. Lindsay reminds us that children's bodies are resilient and designed to heal when given the right support. If you're tired of temporary fixes and ready to explore a more holistic path to eczema relief, this conversation is filled with encouragement, practical strategies, and hope. Key Takeaways Why eczema is often a symptom of deeper imbalances in the body The importance of addressing root causes rather than just managing flare-ups How herbs, homeopathy, and nutrition can support skin healing Simple, actionable steps parents can implement right away Encouragement for parents navigating chronic skin conditions in children A
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Dr. Jenn Rapkin: The Feeling Muscle
03/02/2026 Duração: 33minA conversation about emotions as embodied experiences, Dr. Jenn Rapkin invites us to reconnect with our inner felt sense and reclaim our capacity to feel fully. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Rapkin—naturopathic physician, bodyworker, former dancer, and self-described Frequent Feeler—joins the podcast to discuss her new book, The Feeling Muscle. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience in mind-body and body-centered therapies, Dr. Jenn explores why learning to feel emotions in the body is essential for true processing, healing, and release. Through both personal reflection and clinical insight, Dr. Jenn shares her transformation from physician to what she calls a shepherd of feelings. In her practice, the bodywork table becomes a sacred space where emotions are held, validated, and given voice—allowing patients to access deeper layers of awareness and healing. Her journey weaves together rich life experiences—from growing up on Nantucket Island, go-go dancing at the Guggenheim Museum, and living as an expa
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Sylvie Beljanski: Winning the War on Cancer
20/01/2026 Duração: 38minDedicated to advancing hope, healing, and empowerment, Sylvie Beljanski speaks to individuals and families seeking integrative and holistic approaches to cancer care. In this episode, Sylvie Beljanski, health advocate, author, and entrepreneur, shares her passion for holistic and integrative medicine and her lifelong commitment to advancing natural approaches to cancer research and healing. A French lawyer turned global leader in integrative health, Sylvie continues her family's legacy in pioneering science-backed natural solutions for cancer support. As the Founder and President of The Beljanski Foundation, Sylvie leads a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education around natural and integrative cancer therapies. She is also the CEO of Maison Beljanski, a globally recognized dietary supplement company rooted in decades of scientific discovery. Author of Winning The War On Cancer, host of the Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, and producer of the Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, S
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Chelsea Ann: The Feminine Effect
06/01/2026 Duração: 37minOn a mission to bring conscious children into this world, Chelsea Ann speaks directly to mothers on how to create a deeper connection with themselves. In this episode, Chelsea Ann, a mother, author, and modern healer, shares her wisdom on how women can cultivate deeper self-connection throughout their motherhood journey. Having published three impactful books under the pen name Pritam Atma, Chelsea offers a unique blend of Western medicine and spiritual practices to guide women through conscious conception, pregnancy, and beyond. Her books—Mystical Motherhood: Create a Happy and Conscious Family, Fertile: Prepare Your Body, Mind and Spirit for Conception and Pregnancy, and Alchemy of Becoming: The Journey to Finding the One—focus on empowering women to embrace both their physical and spiritual selves in the process of raising more conscious children. With over a decade of experience in women's health, reproductive medicine, and integrative practices, Chelsea has combined her education in Psychology, nursin
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Brian Karr: How To Know If Mold is Impacting Your Family's Health
23/12/2025 Duração: 41minIndoor environmental consultant Brian Karr brings his expertise for supporting families in creating healthier home environments. Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes—often leading to life-changing improvements in their health. As the co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian has become a recognized authority on mold and biotoxin issues for medical professionals and families nationwide, having supported more than 10,000 hypersensitive individuals in creating safer living environments. Beyond consulting, Brian is committed to educating both the public and professionals. Through international health conferences, industry trainings, and his podcast #moldfinders:RADIO, he has democratized essential knowledge that helps consumers and practitioners better navigate mold and biotoxin challenges. Key Takeaway
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Vidhi Shastri: Body, Belly & Nervous System — Holistic Support for New Moms
09/12/2025 Duração: 32minIn this episode, I'm joined by Vidhi Shastri, PT, MS, CFMT, a gifted bodyworker and holistic physical therapist who blends advanced manual therapy with intuitive, energetic healing. Vidhi shares how deep, integrative bodywork can support new moms in their postpartum recovery—helping the body heal from pregnancy and birth, regulating the nervous system, and supporting the emotional and energetic layers of early motherhood. If you're in the 4th trimester, working with postpartum clients, or simply curious about how the body holds and releases physical and emotional stories, this conversation is both grounding and transformative. Key Takeaways from This Episode Why postpartum healing requires more than standard rehab—and what holistic physical therapy adds How the belly, pelvis, diaphragm, and nervous system work together in the 4th trimester The role of craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and neural manipulation in postpartum recovery How emotional memory and stored tension show up physically after
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Mike Ye: How Western Medicine Often Overlooks Natural Fertility Solutions
25/11/2025 Duração: 29minIn this episode, I explore why so many couples are struggling with fertility today and why natural solutions are often overlooked. I speak with Mike Ye, founder of Project Life, whose work is rooted in his father's 40-year legacy as a traditional Chinese medicine fertility expert. I love this conversation because it reinforces what I share so often in my practice: fertility is never just about reproductive organs. It's a whole-body reflection of hormonal balance, stress levels, lifestyle, sleep patterns, and the environment we live in. Mike shares how natural formulations, personalized herbs, and a holistic approach can help both partners restore balance and improve fertility outcomes, even when previous IVF cycles haven't worked. We also discuss the importance of reducing stress, supporting the nervous system, improving sleep, building healthy habits, and involving both partners in the preconception journey. When we address the root cause, we set the stage for a healthier conception, pregnancy, and baby. T
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Julie Tupler: Building Strong Cores from the Start: Why Children Need Diastasis Care
11/11/2025 Duração: 31minIn this episode, I welcome back registered nurse, childbirth educator, and fitness professional Julie Tupler, founder of the Tupler Technique. Together, we explore how diastasis recti affects children — a condition commonly associated with pregnancy but often overlooked in kids. Julie shares how her evidence-based Tupler Technique can help strengthen the core, improve posture, and support healthy development from an early age. We discuss why some children develop diastasis recti, the link to digestive issues and poor posture, and how proper breathing and alignment can improve energy, growth, and even nervous-system function. Julie's new children's book Will You Be My Belly Buddy and companion video Belly Button Boogie make core healing fun for the whole family — encouraging parents and children to work together. Takeaways: Kids can also experience diastasis recti, not just adults. Strengthening the core improves posture, energy, and breathing. Family-based rehab can be fun, interactive, and effective. Ea
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Dr. Marlene Siegel: The Link Between Pet Health, Environmental Toxins and Family Wellness
28/10/2025 Duração: 35minIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Marlene Siegel, an integrative veterinarian and passionate advocate for transforming the way we care for our pets. We dive deep into the powerful connection between pet health, environmental toxins, and family wellness — and why what we feed and expose our animals to matters just as much as what we do for ourselves. Dr. Siegel shares her personal story of how a crisis with her daughter’s horse became the turning point that led her from traditional veterinary medicine to a holistic, root-cause approach. She outlines a clear six-step framework for creating a healthy environment for pets, from proper nutrition and clean water to detoxification, emotional health, and mitochondrial support. If you’ve ever wondered how your pet’s health impacts your household or how to give them the best chance at a long, vibrant life, this conversation is packed with insight, tools, and hope. Key Takeaways: Why environmental toxins affect both pets and people. How raw, species-appropriate die
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Dr. Pam Theriot: The Screen Time Secret That Every Parent Needs
14/10/2025 Duração: 32minAs women, we often prioritize everyone else’s health before our own—especially during pregnancy and early motherhood. But our eyes are windows to our overall well-being, and how we care for them directly impacts how we show up for our families. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist passionate about empowering women to protect and support their vision at every stage. We cover how hormonal shifts affect eye health during pregnancy, why eye dryness is so common, and how small daily habits—like hydration, clean beauty choices, blinking more, and nighttime routines—can make a big difference. Dr. Pam also shares practical tools to reduce digital eye strain, care for your eyes postpartum, and help kids develop lifelong healthy screen habits. Takeaways: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect vision and dryness. Clean beauty products can reduce toxin exposure near the eyes. Hydration, blinking, and warm compresses help maintain healthy tears. Postpartum eye care matters—especially with i
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Kristin Grayce McGary: Sacred Beginnings - Preparing Heart, Mind & Home for Your Angel Baby
30/09/2025 Duração: 34minIn this episode of Well-Adjusted Mama, I’m joined by the incredible Kristin Grayce McGary—an internationally recognized health and lifestyle expert who has devoted nearly three decades to holistic healing. Together, we dive into the sacred process of preparing heart, mind, and home for your angel baby. This is not just about healthy eating or detoxing before conception—it’s about creating an intentional, soulful environment that welcomes new life with love, presence, and clarity. Kristin Grayce shares wisdom from her years of working with families and indigenous traditions that emphasize calling in a baby’s spirit long before pregnancy. We talk about aligning as partners on values, creating sacred spaces, preparing physically and energetically, and learning to truly listen—to each other, to your body, and to your baby. This conversation is a reminder that conceiving a child is both a biological and spiritual journey. Takeaways from this episode: How to prepare emotionally, spiritually, and physically for c
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Stacey Uhrig: The Science of Soothing: Polyvagal Theory for New Moms
16/09/2025 Duração: 35minSTACEY UHRIG is a certified Trauma Care Practitioner and a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She is also the host of the "Flip Your Mindset" podcast. With a strong commitment to supporting others on their healing journeys, Stacey utilizes various modalities, including Parts Work and Polyvagal Theory, to help individuals heal unresolved emotional wounds, build confidence, reconnect with their sense of self, and develop resilience. As an adoptive mother and an advocate for trauma-informed parenting and personal growth, Stacey creates safe and empowering environments for authentic self-discovery, personal development, and long-term well-being. Stacey’s info: Website: https://www.flipyourmindset.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/staceyuhrig Facebook: http://facebook.com/staceyuhrig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyuhrig/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAQUNLlaDa262nD-iNvGHg Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your fav
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Jean Twenge, PhD: Ten Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World
02/09/2025 Duração: 32minJEAN M. TWENGE, PHD, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 190 scientic publications and several books based on her research, including "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World," "Generations," "iGen," and "Generation Me." Her research has been covered in "Time," "The Atlantic," "Newsweek," "The New York Times," "USA Today," and "The Washington Post." She has also been featured on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Fox and Friends," CBS "This Morning," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Meet the Press," and NPR. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters. Dr. Twenge’s info: Website: https://www.jeantwenge.com/ X: @jean_twenge Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2014 - 2025 Dr. Laura Brayton
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Drs. Marty Rosen and Nancy Watson: Head Start - Helping Parents Decode Infant Development | WAM241
05/08/2025 Duração: 37minDr. MARTIN ROSEN is an internationally renowned chiropractor, educator, and author with over four decades of experience in SOT® Chiropractic, Pediatrics, Cranial Adjusting, Chiropractic Philosophy, and Practice Management. A summa cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College in 1981, Dr. Rosen has dedicated his career to mastering the art and science of chiropractic and sharing his clinical expertise with practitioners and students around the world. Since 1982, Dr. Rosen has maintained a thriving family-oriented, neurologically based chiropractic practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Known for his authentic approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, he has earned a longstanding reputation for outstanding patient-centered care. His deep dedication to advancing chiropractic led him to begin teaching in 1979, and since then, he has educated thousands of chiropractors, healthcare professionals, and students through seminars, online courses, research publications, guest lectures, and hands-on workshops.
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Lindsay Goodwin: Spirit Babies & the Fertile Mind | WAM240
22/07/2025 Duração: 34minLINDSAY GOODWIN is a trusted pioneering authority in reproductive medicine and fertility support. Her unique combination of skills, including being a licensed health provider, board-certified herbalist, and certified in hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), trauma healing, a born intuitive medium, and a trained medical intuitive, sets her apart in the field. After a near-death experience, Lindsay began receiving deeper messages from spirit babies, known as future children, and has since guided hundreds of them to their parents. This unique spiritual approach to fertility support is why she is known as a Spiritual Fertility and Spirit Baby Medium. She is also a teacher, published author, speaker, and host of her two radio shows, Fertile Frequencies and Intuitive Mind Lab Radio. Lindsay’s info: Website: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/ Podcast: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/FertileFrequenciesRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertile_frequencies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
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Silvia Resnik: Empowering Women Through Mindset Shifts for True Freedom | WAM239
08/07/2025 Duração: 34minSILVIA RESNIK had a completely life-altering experience after a simple vacation to Zanzibar became the unexpected, seismic turning point in her life. Amidst the turquoise waters and red earth of East Africa, she met the Maasai - and everything changed. She left behind a "perfect" yet unfulfilling life in Austria and began living among the Maasai, immersing in their culture, wisdom and challenges. She fuses ancient tribal insight with powerful modern coaching to guide women back to their truth. She empowers audiences to live aligned, make soul-led decisions, and embrace authentic freedom. Her voice also champions the movement to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), working directly with Maasai leaders toward lasting change. Silvia’s info: Website: https://silviaresnik.com/ Website: https://www.simple-life-journey.com/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsilviaresnik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silvia.simple.life.journey Cozy Earth’s biggest discount of the year: July 11-13, use code WAM for
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Alexandra: Your Health, Your Choice: Understanding Risks, Drug Interactions and the Importance of Informed Consent | WAM238
24/06/2025 Duração: 37minALEXANDRA is the founder of "Just the Inserts," a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with accessible, transparent information about medical choices. With a solid research background and a passion for informed consent, she guides people through the complexities of pharmaceutical products and decisions. Her commitment to clear, reliable information has earned her recognition as a trusted voice in the community, helping countless individuals make more informed, confident healthcare decisions. Alexandra’s info: Website: https://justtheinserts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheinserts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justthealternatives/ X: https://x.com/justtheinserts Cozy Earth Products - Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use the code WAM for 40% off. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2014 - 2025
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Stacey Uhrig: Invisible Load, Real Burnout - Understanding the Emotional Backpack that Moms Carry | WAM237
10/06/2025 Duração: 36minSTACEY UHRIG is a Certified Trauma Care Practitioner and a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She is also the host of the "Flip Your Mindset" podcast. With a strong commitment to supporting others on their healing journeys, Stacey utilizes various modalities, including Parts Work and Polyvagal Theory, to help individuals heal unresolved emotional wounds, build confidence, reconnect with their sense of self, and develop resilience. As an adoptive mother and an advocate for trauma-informed parenting and personal growth, Stacey creates safe and empowering environments for authentic self-discovery, personal development, and long-term well-being. Stacey’s info: Website: https://www.flipyourmindset.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/staceyuhrig Facebook: http://facebook.com/staceyuhrig Cozy Earth Products - Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use the code WAM for 40% off all men's apparel. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast a
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Kristin Revere: Assembling Your Dream Team of Birth and Baby Experts | WAM236
27/05/2025 Duração: 33minKRISTIN REVERE is an experienced birth and postpartum doula at Gold Coast Doulas, an agency she founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a passionate advocate for empowering families, she has also spoken at various events and conferences. Her work as a writer has been featured in reputable publications, including the Rapid Growth Media and First Time Parent Magazine. She also recently launched a new book called "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby" with co-author, Alyssa Veneklase. Kristin’s info: Website: https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/ Website: https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/supported-your-guide-to-birth-and-baby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcoastdoulas Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2014 - 2025 Dr. Laura Brayton