The Thriving Mama

If you’re confused about where to start addressing your own health, I'm offering podcast listeners a Free Thrive Mama Health Check-In where I’ll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, you'll learn how to achieve heart-brain coherence, practice breathing exercises to reduce stress, improve focus through intentional hugs and create a calm environment for your family.Timestamps:[04:07] The importance of avoiding negativity in news[05:06] How current events impact mental health[08:13] Understanding heart-brain coherence[12:45] Benefits of achieving coherence in daily life[16:20] Overview of the autonomic nervous system[21:58] Role of the heart’s electromagnetic field[26:15] Ancient views on the heart’s significance[27:34] Heart-centered breathing exercise[33:24] Hugging with intention for family connection[37:00] Regulating emotions with heart-centered techniques[38:05] Effects of coherence on pets and familyResources Mentioned:HeartMath Institute | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

If you’re confused about where to start addressing your own health, I'm offering podcast listeners a Free Thrive Mama Health Check-In where I’ll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, you'll learn how trauma impacts your stress response, why early life experiences shape your resilience and practical techniques for fostering a healthier mindset and emotional well-being.Timestamps:[02:06] The connection between trauma and stress[03:11] Overview of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)[04:19] Psychoneuroimmunology explained[09:21] Ages 0-5 are foundational in forming beliefs and identity[10:45] Mental and physiological types of stress[11:57] Addressing trauma before other stressors[13:43] Compounding effects of trauma[17:09] Using posture for mental flexibility[17:41] Daily gratitude and visualization[19:09] Finding effective trauma-healing practicesFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

If you’re confused about where to start addressing your own health, I'm offering podcast listeners a Free Thrive Mama Health Check-In where I’ll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. Dr. Christine Maren is a board-certified physician specializing in women's health, focusing on perimenopause, menopause and preconception care.In this episode, you’ll learn why muscle is key to balancing hormones, improving body composition and enhancing longevity. Dr. Christine will lay out which metrics and lab markers help track health progress, including insulin levels and waist-to-hip ratio. She will explain how protein intake and strength training can significantly improve metabolism, especially during perimenopause, why estrogen loss impacts insulin sensitivity and increases midline fat. How using bioidentical hormones and other interventions can mitigate menopausal symptoms and support long-term health.Dr. Christine Maren is a board-certified physician and the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. Her practice specializes in Women’s health and hormones, specifically perimenopause/menopause and preconception health. She is a compassionate clinician, speaker and wellness advocate.Timestamps:[09:44] Muscle as a tool for longevity and metabolic health.[12:06] Importance of tracking body composition over weight.[13:03] Using waist-to-hip ratio as a health indicator.[17:06] How estrogen loss impacts insulin sensitivity.[21:51] Different forms of estrogen and their uses in therapy.[28:22] Using GLP-1s at low doses and monitoring side effects.[47:13] Prioritizing protein and mindful eating habits.Are household toxins messing with your hormones? Download Dr. Christine’s e-book, 12 Ways to Detox Your Home,  to find out.If you want to learn more from Dr. Christine, follow her on Instagram and visit her Website.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Gabor Maté | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.Rituals are not the same as routine. They are an important part of a healthy lifestyle and should be made a priority. In this episode, Stephanie offers three simple rituals to help moms improve their well-being.Timestamps:3:05 Understanding the difference between rituals and routines.11:42 Importance of intentionality when practicing self-care rituals.14:03 Use journaling to reflect, release, and rewire your mindset.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Kate Carson, a love, sex, and relationship coach specializing in thriving after reproductive loss. Kate's personal experience with multiple miscarriages and late-term pregnancy loss gives her unique insights into the impact of grief on intimacy and relationships. The two discuss powerful techniques for emotional healing and reconnecting with your body. Tune in to learn how to navigate grief, reclaim your sense of worthiness, and foster deeper connections in your relationships.Kate Carson is the founder of Night Bloom Coaching and a love, sex, and relationship coach specializing in thriving after reproductive hardship. She helps women find themselves and couples find each other after the huge, life-changing stuff that is the fertility journey. After experiencing her own significant losses, she opened her heart to hold space for women and couples navigating the journey from grief and loss to reconnection.Timestamps:4:41 How to regulate your nervous system using co-regulation techniques.5:48 Use deep listening strategies for effective communication in relationships.12:26 Why letting go is crucial to avoid burnout and live healthily.25:41 Shift out of the story and into your body for healing.47:35 Re-establish intimacy by acknowledging emotional and physical needs.53:42 Monitor and adjust your attention to your partner to improve connection.59:08 Slow down and breathe to address emotional dysregulation in real time.If you’d like to connect with Kate, you can book a Free Consultation or through Night Bloom Coaching’s WebsiteResources Mentioned:A Woman’s Guide to Power Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak | Book or AudiobookIt’s Ok That You’re Not Ok by Megan Devine | BookFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie explores the challenges of losing your identity through life transitions in motherhood and offers strategies to reconnect with and thrive in your true self.Timestamps:4:30 Recognize and overcome losing your sense of identity.7:55 Identify what is no longer serving you and let it go.10:23 Encourage individual growth within your family.12:37 Sit down and reflect on what inspires you.14:30 Find your current inspiration and fuel your passion.18:36 Acknowledge past versions of yourself with gratitude.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.This episode is all about the real reason moms can't or won't ask for help when they really need it. Stephanie provides practical strategies that you can start using today.Timestamps:3:23 Why moms need to reject unrealistic societal expectations.10:55 Understanding the guilt and shame associated with asking for help.14:09 Make a list of people you can ask for help.18:36 Join local support groups to build a community.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie discusses the impact of poor blood sugar management on hormone, mood, and weight issues in mothers and shares practical tips along with her favourite supplements to help regulate it effectively.Timestamps:5:45 Simple tips for managing blood sugar levels.15:35 How stress impacts blood sugar control.22:11 Key supplements to support healthy blood sugar.32:43 Strategies for balancing carbohydrates and protein intake.If you're interested in the recommended supplements, check out Stephanie's Dispensary on Fullscript and get 10% off your purchase!Resources Mentioned:Chris Masterjohn, PhD | YouTubeFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie dives into how weight can act as an emotional suit of armour, sharing insights from her journey and guiding listeners on addressing emotional root causes to achieve lasting weight loss.Timestamps:3:34 Weight gain is often tied to trauma and emotions.9:53 Emotional root causes must be addressed for weight loss success.15:19 Rewrite dominant thoughts to overcome emotional barriers.Resources Mentioned:Molecules of Emotions by Candace Pert | Book or AudiobookFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie delves into the impacts of chronic stress on health and shares seven effective stress management strategies to improve overall quality of life.Timestamps:4:35 Reduce sugar intake to improve your sleep quality and lower daily stress levels.14:47 Breathing techniques to activate your relaxation response.18:23 Delegate tasks and set healthy boundaries to minimize unnecessary stress.27:34 How engaging in physical activity benefits your mood.31:58 Incorporating journaling for emotional clarity and stress reduction.Resources Mentioned:Life Event, Stress and Illness (2008) by Mohd. Razali Salleh | StudyMonk Manual Journal | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Aleta Wagner, a pelvic health expert specializing in women's issues across various life stages. Aleta discusses the critical importance of pelvic floor health and how trauma and emotional tension can impact it. She shares practical insights on breath work, body awareness, and conservative methods to improve pelvic health, emphasizing a holistic approach. Listen in to learn about common pelvic floor issues, the role of emotional trauma, and actionable tips to regain trust in your body and enhance intimate relationships.Aleta Wagner is a pelvic health occupational therapist, Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Specialist, and founder of Mountain Mama Pelvic Health in Monument, CO. She supports women experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor and core dysfunction through transitional times such as pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause using holistic, functional and client-centered pelvic floor therapy that is truly individualized. She is passionate about normalizing conversations about pelvic and sexual health and educating and empowering women in our community.Timestamps:8:12 Understanding the pelvic floor muscles and their primary functions.16:50 How tight pelvic floor muscles can cause incontinence issues.20:23 Addressing core and pelvic floor dysfunction in teens and athletes.25:20 The impact of C-sections on pelvic floor health and recovery.33:14 The importance of breath work in pelvic floor therapy.42:44 How suppressed trauma can manifest as physical pain in the body.Are you experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor and core dysfunction? Or going through pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause? Book a 30-minute (Free!) Discovery Call with Aleta to talk about how pelvic floor therapy can help you.Connect with Aleta through Mountain Mama Pelvic Health's Website or InstagramResources Mentioned:Molecules of Emotions by Candace Pert | Book or AudiobookThe Biomolecular Basis of Cellular Consciousness (2021) by F. Baluška, W. Miller Jr. & A. Reber | StudyFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie discusses the challenges of being a mother and the importance of not judging yourself or other moms. She emphasizes the need for moms to support each other and offers suggestions on how to cultivate more empathy and kindness.Timestamps:3:07 Communicate honestly with your kids to ease family tensions.6:53 Share your struggles with your children to foster understanding.12:21 Stop judging other moms, support them instead.14:43 Use "Mom Judgment" as a tool for personal awareness.17:11 Manage your stress to improve brain function and decision-making.20:46 Help military moms in your community to ease their burden.22:55 Ask how to best support other moms, do not just assume.Resources Mentioned:The Thriving Mama Podcast Episode on Building A Thriving Connection With Your Teen featuring Jasmyne Chandler | Spotify or AppleFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Theresa Lear Levine, a spiritual guide and creative soul. Theresa shares her profound experiences at a transformative retreat, discussing the challenges of self-discovery, personal growth, and communicating these experiences to others. The conversation delves into the importance of processing emotions, acknowledging suppressed anger, and embracing vulnerability in relationships. Theresa offers insights on integrating self-discovery techniques like tapping, eye movement therapy, and hypnotherapy to become a new version of oneself.Theresa Lear Levine is a certified EFT practitioner, hypnotherapist, Founder of Becoming More Me and the host of the Becoming More Me Podcast. She is also the author of the internationally best-selling book "Becoming More Me: Tapping into Success - Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom" which was born out of her passion to help other like-minded women on their quest to ditch anxiety, limiting beliefs, and past trauma. Readers are guided through reclaiming their power and stepping into a new paradigm rich in self-trust, groundedness, and uplifting beliefs that empower them to manifest their greatest dreams and desires.Timestamps:3:34 Translating self-discovery into personal growth and transformation.8:49 Resolving real-life challenges through effective self-work.14:15 Communicating your needs effectively in relationships.24:39 Normalizing the expression of anger and its necessity.28:29 Supporting someone in the healing process during group sessions.33:43 Embracing life’s experiments for personal growth.47:21 Overcoming insecurities and achieving true self-acceptance.Head on over to Theresa's Instagram or Facebook and DM the word "STEPHANIE" and Theresa will send you access to her Becoming More Me community on Skool as well as a discount should you be interested in doing deeper work! You can check out Theresa’s Book, BECOMING MORE ME - Tapping Into Success: Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom, by visiting Theresa's Website.Resources Mentioned:Becoming More Me Podcast | Spotify and AppleBecoming More Me: Tapping into the Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom by Theresa Lear Levine | AudiobookBecoming More Me: Tapping into the Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom by Theresa Lear Levine | BookA Course in Miracles | WebsiteRage Against the Machine | Spotify and AppleFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie discusses the significance of sleep for overall health and well-being, and shares her personal struggles with sleep deprivation as a new mother. She provides practical tips for creating a sleep-friendly environment and establishing consistent sleep habits to promote better quality rest.Timestamps:3:00 How to prioritize sleep for optimal health.9:08 Improve cognitive function through better sleep practices.10:38 Regulate mood by improving sleep quality.11:40 Enhance physical health with consistent sleep patterns.13:34 Create a comfortable sleep environment for better rest.15:44 Establish a consistent sleep schedule for long-term benefits.17:36 Limit screen time before bed to improve sleep quality.Resources Mentioned:Flux | AppFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Rhiannon Shalls, a genetics expert who shares valuable insights on the impact of genes on health. Rhiannon discusses the MTHFR gene variant, its role in methylation processes, and how it affects various health issues like anxiety, ADHD, and fertility. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive genetic testing and personalized recommendations for optimal health outcomes. Tune in to learn how understanding your genes can help you make informed decisions about your health and lifestyle.Rhiannon Shalls is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and a Board Certified Health Coach. She began her journey in functional nutrition after struggling to maintain her chronically ill child's health after antibiotics. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she delved into research, eventually finding her passion in supporting others on the path to optimal health and wellness. With a focus on individuals with MTHFR, Rhiannon provides simple solutions to optimized wellness in just 90 days, without spending endless hours on Google.Timestamps:2:07 How the MTHFR gene variant relates to various health issues.10:41 How methylation affects several hundred processes in our bodies.17:25 Why taking the recommended dosage might not be best for you.24:40 The impact of genes and the environment on your health.30:36 The role of mould and heavy metals.35:52 How a fatty liver is linked to MTHFR and detox issues.43:47 The importance of understanding lifestyle choices for MTHFR.Text MTHFR to 1 (321) 335-2414 to learn more or visit Revitalizing Wellness to take the MTHFR quiz.Connect with Rhiannon on Instagram or TikTok.Resources Mentioned:Environmental Working Group (EWG) | WebsiteThink Dirty App | WebsiteBranch Basics | WebsiteForce of Nature | WebsiteDUTCH Test | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie shares her profound experiences from a recent retreat, highlighting the importance of processing emotions and seeking support on the journey to healing and thriving in motherhood.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie explores the roots of procrastination, its potential benefits, and shares strategies to overcome it for a more productive life.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Jessica Drummond, a women's health expert specializing in hormonal imbalances. The two dive into the impact of stress, hidden infections, and long-term hormonal birth control on women's hormone levels. They explore the importance of nervous system regulation and holistic health approaches. Dr. Drummond also shares actionable steps for managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Tune in to uncover strategies for achieving balanced hormones and overall better health.Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder of Integrative Women’s Health Institute, where she’s dedicated 17 years to crafting evidence-driven, cutting-edge programs that empower practitioners like you to address the complexities of women’s health. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education.With Integrative Women’s Health Institute learn how to Master Menopause or follow IWHI on Instagram for more holistic health approaches.Resources Mentioned:Integrative Women's Health Podcast | Listen hereThe Way Out by Alan Gordon | AmazonConnect with Dr. Jessica Drummond on Instagram or Facebook.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.My podcast listeners get 15% off of the entire Paleovalley's product line, and 50% off their tasty and nutritious 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks (my kids and I LOVE the teriyaki flavor). For those who want access to Wild Pastures regeneratively farmed and 100% grass fed and finished beef, pasture-raised pork, pasture-raised chicken and wild-caught seafood, you can get 20% off for life and $15 off your first box. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Autumn Smith, an expert on regenerative farming and co-founder of Wild Pastures. Autumn tackles common misconceptions about plant-based foods and the environmental implications of animal products. She sheds light on how regenerative agriculture can revolutionize food quality and impact personal and environmental health. Get ready to explore the nutritional importance of animal products, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and discover practical steps to make informed and sustainable food choices.Autumn Smith faced lifelong digestive issues and anxiety until she turned to whole foods, curing her IBS and experiencing newfound mental clarity and vitality within just 30 days. Co-founding PaleoValley in 2013 with her husband, Chas, they pioneered nutrient-dense products free from sugars and grains. In 2018, they launched Wild Pastures, delivering 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised meat to promote personal health and environmental sustainability. A dedicated mother, Autumn advocates for accessible, nutritious foods and strives to restore planetary health for future generations.To learn more and connect with Autumn, visit her Facebook or Instagram.Resources Mentioned:PaleoValley | WebsiteWild Pastures | WebsiteWild Pastures Burger Co | WebsiteAmerican Grassfed Association | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Jasmyne Chandler, a certified trauma-informed life coach and teen coach specializing in confidence-building and motivation. Jasmyne shares her five-step program for teens, focusing on goal-setting, mindset, emotional processing, and finding support. She dives into the significance of rites of passage and how these meaningful rituals can aid adolescents through transitions. If you're a parent navigating the complex journey of raising a teen, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to foster a supportive and empowering environment.Jasmyne is a Certified Professional Coach with over 13 years of experience in education. She specializes in coaching youth and adults, conducting soft skills workshops, and facilitating Earth-based rituals. Her passion for mentorship led her to found Guided Passages, providing support and guidance to youth in Southern Oregon and beyond. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education and is trained as a Council facilitator. Her transformative experience on a Rites of Passage journey in the Steens Mountains inspired her to dedicate her life to guiding others towards their true potential through Earth-based rituals and mentorship. Key Topics Discussed:Building teen motivation and confidenceA five-step program for teens' personal growthAddressing and processing emotionsEmpowering teens against peer pressureImportance of rites of passageRegister for a free discovery call to get some support with any challenges your teen or young adult is currently facing and to learn more about our programs and offerings to see if they could be a good fit. Connect with Jasmyne on Instagram and Facebook. Also, check out the Guided Passage Website to learn more.