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Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following...Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth"Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-makingHow situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/babyMindfulness of how lifestyle habits during pregnancy can influence the way a birth unfoldsNICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babiesBreast-feeding benefits and how it changes overtime to meet baby's needsFormula feeding drawbacks and what to do if formula is neededUnnecessary C-sections and scheduled inductions and C-sectionsParents' right to fire a provider at any timeThe explanation of what a "true emergency" is during birth Vaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous childAND MORE...Please see below for additional resources: Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixonResource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageOn this episode of Intentionally Well, I sit down with Teesee Logan, birth/postpartum doula, for an anticipated TWO-PART series. Teesee is also a certified breastfeeding coach and a newborn care specialist, and has worked along side countless families and mothers during their pregnancy journeys.During this episode and the next (Episode 41), Teesee factually outlines the importance of informed consent during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Some of the subtopics discussed:True informed consent and the collective unawareness of all birth optionsViolation of consent during birthPhysiological birth - what does this actually mean?Importance of doula care regardless of where a mother decides to give birthDifferences between obstetricians, midwives, L/D nurses, and doulas and how they can work togetherEmotional needs of a mother during all stages  The needs of the father during time of birth and postpartumWhy birth is now treated like a medical condition in a hospital settingBirth transfers and the phrase "failed home birth"The factual physiological and psychological effects placed on baby/mother in a hospital setting (lights, EMFs, noise, etc.)The differences in monitoring baby/mother depending on location of birthHow unnecessary interventions are unfortunately very common during hospital births and can also stall the birthing processNICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babiesUnnecessary C-sections and scheduled C-sectionsVaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous childAND MORE...Please see below for additional resources: Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixonResource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linkHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageWith conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease at an all-time high, education on prevention is of critical importance today. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Mani Kukreja covers disease prevention in a way that is uncomplicated, by giving the "WHYS" behind the "WHAT TO DOS." We are constantly hearing about the primary habits and practices we should  be implementing in order to age well, but do we really know WHY?Some of the questions answered during this discussion:What role do genetics play in how we age?What is cellular aging?What does it mean when someone refers to our "metabolic function?"What is metabolic disease and what are the top examples?Why doesn't mainstream medicine address the prevention of metabolic disease, or any disease?What happens to our cells when we are facing disease?What is happening with our body when we sleep? And when we don't sleep?What is occurring during the different phases of the sleep cycle?How can we take steps to measure our sleep?How can intermittent fasting help us age more gracefully?Is intermittent fasting right for everyone? Men? Women? All ages?How is blood sugar related to top diseases, including cancer?Why does blood sugar dysregulation have such a negative impact on aging?Doe we need to lower our food intake as we get older?How does our intake of sugar impact aging including the appearance of our skin?What kind of foods should we be mindful of when we are considering our sugar intake?Is alcohol okay to drink in moderation as we age?How much muscle mass do we lose after 40 years of age?Why is the loss of muscle mass dangerous as we get older and how does this influence the onset of disease?What are the pros and cons of sun exposure?What should we be using if we are exposed to the sun long term?What should you know if you're using or plan to use retinol for as a preventative tool?For more information, please see below for resources:Dr. Mani Kukreja's website: https://livagewell.net/Dr. Mani Kukreja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_mani.kukreja/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageHere I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kyle Hamrick, the face behind @realgoodground on Instagram, to thoroughly discuss the details of liver flushing and the high importance of liver/gallbladder health.Along side the details of his personal journey, Kyle highlights the following:How the liver and gallbladder work together and how proper bile flow is a major key to the overall health of the body The tie between the liver/gallbladder and all kinds of illnesses and chronic health concernsAlcohol/substance abuse and how that causes high congestionHow emotional energy gets trapped within these two organs, and how deep healing can take place by detoxifying themWhy congestion is so prevalent in the liver and gallbladderHow we are deceived into thinking stones are rare or only seen via imagingThe protocol details of liver flushing and the benefitsTips for before/during/after flushingTypical healing reactions seen during and after flushingRetracing Ideal candidates for liver flushingThe difference between other types of cleansing and liver flushingThoughts for someone who's had their gallbladder removed Other modalities to consider if you're not quite ready to try flushingKyle also chats with me about his faith and how that's been his firm foundation through the depths of his health challenges, and he shares how God has called him to reach out towards others who may feel hopeless in their pain and suffering. This episode is filled with information that is sure to stir your thoughts and allow you to reflect on any concerns you may have about your health and well-being. It definitely did for me as you will certainly hear during our conversation!Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgoodground/ Liver Flush Book Resource: https://www.ener-chi.com/books/the-amazing-liver-gallbladder-flush/Info on Nutritional Balancing / Dr. Wilson: https://www.drlwilson.com/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this discussion, I sit down with Wellness Entrepreneur, Behavior Change Specialist, and Podcast Host Chardét Ryel, as we unravel the complexities surrounding toxic "healthy" behaviors.In today's times, it's more important than ever to care for our bodies and our health, yet it's also easier than we assume to ironically fall into unhealthy patterns of obsession.  Chardét gives us a lot to ponder here, as we chat about the following:The WHY's on how fitness can evolve into an unhealthy practiceHow body image struggles often stem from our childhood and developmental yearsSocial media's role in this, and how we are often not shown the whole story with health/fitness influencersHow we easily justify and mentally minimize these behaviors due to the inherent nature of fitness and other wellness habitsHow toxic health/fitness behaviors can influence others around us including our childrenQuestions to reflect on if you sense the need to look deeper into this topic Actionable tools to implement NOW, in efforts to step into a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle...and more. This episode is a must listen for both women and men who are committed to a healthy lifestyle and truly desire a mentally sustainable approach to achieving their goals and optimizing their well-being in general. Chardét's Website: https://feelgoodnakd.com/Feel Good Nakd Podcast: https://feelgoodnakd.com/podcast/Chardét on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschardet/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageJoin me as I sit down with international model, actress, and philanthropist Joy Corrigan, to candidly talk about her journey with Breast Implant Illness and how this experience has led her down a path towards self-discovery and deeper healing. This special episode highlights the very real issues concerning Breast Implant Illness, and how impactful the effects of implants can be on the body. Joy does a beautiful job of sharing her story, illustrating the road leading up to her decision to explant, and the emotional turbulence she experienced prior to surgery. We chat about the behind-the-scenes reality of what was physically going on for years and how her body's cues crept in little by little.This amazing conversation not only reveals the destructive nature of BII, but also calls attention to a much deeper message...as we dive into the importance of mental and emotional health, self-reflection, healing trauma, and more.Joy gives us a very raw take on how the modeling industry and it's expectations can take a massive toll on body image/self worth, and that we've all been sold a false bill of goods as to what true beauty really entails.Joy has discovered that she's been divinely called to share her journey and use her platform to help others potentially connect the dots in their own lives...while also bringing imperative awareness to the fact that authentic healing is much more than a physical venture. She shares that trial and struggle are a very real part of life despite career choices, success, status, or fame...and that it's ultimately OUR job to take agency over our health and life.You'll undoubtedly be touched by this conversation, as you're met with Joy's honesty and genuine determination to help others today and in the days ahead.Please don't forget to share this episode with someone you believe will benefit from listening, and if you feel called to share your thoughts with either Joy or myself, please don't hesitate...we'd love to hear from you.Joy Corrigan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joycorrigan/Joy Corrigan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joycorriganShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (Discounts etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Patient Advocates Amanda Porta and Robyn Towt to have a much needed and detailed discussion about Breast Implant Illness.Both with remarkable stories and a passion for education, Amanda and Robynare on a prominent mission to spread truth among women across the world, in efforts to highlight the very real and COMMON happenings associated with breast implants.Amanda has worked in and throughout the beauty/plastic surgery industry for decades, and was ultimately inspired to pursue Holistic Health coaching. Now laser focused on guiding women with BII towards healing and optimal health, she has dedicated her life to redirecting the public’s view on what health and beauty really entails. As someone who never saw critical or chronic health issues prior to implants, she’s determined to use her voice and expose the darker sides of beauty procedures and the industry’s dirty secrets.Robyn—now three-time cancer survivor—became co-founder of the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition (GPAC) and is also an administrator in various online support groups for women who are suffering from BII. She’s worked extensively with Arizona legislators in passing an informed consent law for breast implant surgery, and the GPAC team has also partnered with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) to develop a patient decision checklist.With both of these women having experienced BII and explant surgeries, they know firsthand how real and truly life-altering these decisions can be. They believe every patient should be given the opportunity to make an educated and informed choice, and that means having ALL of the information, not just selected information.Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticbeautycoach/Amanda's Lymph Website: https://www.lymphlounge.comRobyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyntowt/Robyn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robyn.towt.7GPAC Website:  https://www.gpacunited.org/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (Discounts etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I have a beautiful chat with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tory Eletto, to candidly discuss the uniqueness of being an empath. This discussion is filled to the brim with Tory's professional knowledge and first-hand experience, as she takes on a host of questions I have for her such as:What does it really mean to be an EMPATH?What's the difference between having empathy and sympathy?Is being a Highly Sensitive Person the same thing?How does this all relate to intuition?What are the misconceptions about empath?How does one grow to become an empath and how is this related to trauma or unprocessed emotions?Can one be an extrovert and still be an empath?Is there a tie between empaths and ADHD?How does being an empath affect self-worth?How does one cultivate helpful boundaries?Why should we pay attention to nervous system health?How does one navigate friendships or romantic relationships as an empath?What are some healthy or unhealthy examples of how to communicate?Is it really possible to walk this life as an empath without feeling weighed down or burdened?Whether you are an empath or know someone who is, this show illuminates key behaviors and more importantly helpful tools for living a more balanced and fruitful life.Tory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nytherapist/Webinars Offered: https://tory-eletto.mykajabi.com/Donation-based Webinar (October 2023): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-you-how-your-emotions-teach-you-about-who-you-are-tickets-706019301737?aff=oddtdtcreatorShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (Discounts etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I take a deep dive into the world of infoceuticals with Anton Fedorenko, creator and founder of Infopathy. In this fascinating discussion, you will learn all about:How we have the ability to imprint electromagnetic signals (ICs) from substances into a simple glass of waterHow it is scientifically possible to reap benefits of therapeutic substances such as medicines, herbs, vitamins, supplements, etc. without needing the actual substance in hand, and without potential side effects of these substancesHow our body intelligently recognizes these signals/frequencies and uses them for its benefitHow PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy can be used with an Infopathy deviceHow to use the Audible/listening frequencies for healing purposesHow imprinting water is based off of technology that isn't new, but it is more widely accessible and available due to key advancements How to use the different Infopathy devices offered as well as the Infopathy databasePersonal and real examples of how Infopathy has worked for othersYou will also hear me throw nearly all of the FAQs I could think at Anton during the second half of this episode. In truth, this has been something I've personally used for nearly a year now and really wanted to feature it on the show! I have seen it work in my own life and with my own body, and felt the call to highlight and share it.Please refer below for additional resources:Infopathy Website: https://www.infopathy.com/Help page: https://www.infopathy.com/helpInfopathy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infopathy/ LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: VANESSA10 for 10% offShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (Discounts etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageWelcome to what feels like the first episode of the INTENTIONALLY UNPREPARED Series! My current thought is to sprinkle these "couch conversations" in from time to time...as they definitely reflect a different feel than all of the other episodes here on Intentionally Well.The following is a candid chat (versus an interview) with Homeopathic Doctor, Sarah Trask...about our faith in God and healing. Life's trials and tribulations can often be very hard to bear, and we find ourselves depleted and defeated, wondering if we will ever see change. In our human quest for control and power, these trials hit our lives FOR us, despite our pain, sorrow, grief, or discomfort. The "growing pains" we face are usually great and purposeful gifts, and pave the way for both our surrendering and our salvation.In this unconventional episode, Sarah and I bring what would be a typical phone conversation of ours to the podcast mic. It is an extremely raw, imperfect, organic episode with no prep and all heart.Sarah Trask's Website: https://www.sarahtrask.com/Sarah Trask on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtraskhomeopath/Devotional book mention: https://a.co/d/h4gV32AShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree (Discounts etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.