The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga StevkoShe is an identical twin and was born on February 29th so her birthday only comes every four years!Her twin sister is also a medical doctor The common patterns people experience when they have sleep issuesHow quickly addressing unconscious programs can resolve even chronic and deep issuesSpecific things we can do to improve sleepWhat the Instant Sleep Technique is, and how to do itResources We MentionDr. Olga Stevko - Website

Episode Highlights With Dr. Olga StevkoWhy having a strong and pleasant-sounding voice is so importantMy own story of working on my voice with Dr. OlgaHow genetic and generational events can impact us, even biologically, and how she addresses these The way she uses quality of voice to help determine what her clients are struggling withWhat unconscious drawings are and how she uses this in her therapeutic approachThe unexpected places where unconscious programs can affect our livesResources We MentionDr. Olga Stevko - Website

Episode Highlights With Dr. Marty MakaryWhat we need to know about allergens and our kidsWhy we are seeing an epidemic of allergies in kids that isn’t happening in other parts of the worldWhere the misinformation about peanut allergies came fromThe basic concept of immune tolerance that experts ignored and why early exposure can be helpfulWhat we need to know about responsible antibiotic use in our kidsAdopting a more informed and balanced understanding of health for our kids' sakeResearch-backed best practices around childbirth when possibleHow skin-to-skin contact with mom immediately after birth can even improve the brain of the babyWhat to know about nutrition and the things we accept about raising kids that are worth questioning The data about screen usage and added sugar in kids and when these become safer for kids' brainsResources We MentionBlind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health by Marty Makary, MDMarty Makary, MD - WebsiteReady Set Food

Dr. Martin Makary, a medical doctor and author known for his insights into healthcare and human behavior, delves into why we resist new ideas, particularly in health. He discusses the concept of dogma and how our biases shape beliefs. Learn about the importance of impeccable objectivity and the need to question unquestioned authority. Makary also tackles myths around hormone therapy and nutrition, including surprising facts about heart disease and seed oils, urging listeners to rethink their dietary habits for better health outcomes.

Episode Highlights With Eli HarwoodHow to tell if your relationship with your child is secure or insecureWays to strengthen the attachment with your childAttachment is like a dance and how this is helpful to understand A strong attachment with parent/child only depends on us being responsive and “getting it right” 30-50% of the timeThis is not a perfection game… it's about showing up enough so our kids know we are there for them and leaders in repair when we don’t show up perfectly The things every kid needs to hear from their parentsDoes your child have a feeling or a message from you that they feel that their presence is delightful The importance of making sure our kids hear and feel things along the lines of: I love having you near me, I got you, your pain is not a burden to me, I believe in you, you got this, and I’m sorryWays to help our children feel safe opening up even about the hard things and big feelings at various agesWhat attachment transfer is and why it mattersSpecific advice for navigating the teen years The distinction between your feelings matter and they don’t always dictate the situationResources We MentionEli Harwood - WebsiteRaising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience (Attachment Nerd) by Eli Harwood

Episode Highlights With Eli HarwoodHow she had a body part eaten by a bear!What attachment theory is when it comes to parenting How the quality of our caregiving relationships in childhood affect our developmentWhat attachment figures are and why this mattersAttachment is the study of close relationshipsWhat the indicators of healthy attachment are and how to understand these relational patternsHow to help your child be securely attached to youBabies are born with a relatively developed limbic system but not a fully developed prefrontal cortex and why this matters because babies co-regulate with caregiversHow early childhood relational patterns can show up in adult relationships The four attachment patterns that can develop and how they developHow to become aware of your own relational and attachment style The most powerful thing we can do to improve our attachment patternsResources We MentionRaising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience (Attachment Nerd) by Eli HarwoodEli Harwood - Website

Episode Highlights With Mastin KippA reason to move away from categorizing emotions as good or badEvery emotional response we have makes sense from a safety perspectiveWhy he doesn’t believe in self-sabotage, and why self-protection is differentHow shifting understanding of emotions can change our experience drastically We have to recognize and shift childhood conditioning around the nervous system to achieve the life that we wantPersonal development is going to create inner conflict, and inner conflict is a sign of growthThe presence of inner conflict indicates a desireHe looks at goal-setting as a therapeutic processHow to not let the most traumatized parts of us be in the driver's seatWhen we're younger, there can be negative consequences to being our authentic selfYour inner critic is how you parent yourself, and this voice can be a good indicator of how we feel about ourselvesWhy to ask “when was that true” in doing parts workNo emotion is an enemy, and emotions are biochemistry There are 7 emotional pathways in our bodies If you have a fear of an emotion, you are afraid of yourselfThat which cannot be expressed to the mother cannot be expressed to the selfChildren are a place to contribute unconditional love but not extract it The greatest burden a child bears is the unlived life of the parentResources We MentionReclaim Your Nervous System: A Guide to Positive Change, Mental Wellness, and Post-Traumatic Growth by Mastin KippMastin Kipp - Instagram

Mastin Kipp, a life coach and author, shares insights on the vital role of the nervous system in health and wellness. He explains how co-regulation affects children's development and why understanding one's own nervous system is crucial for parenting. Kipp discusses the metabolic costs of stress and the significance of safety in healing. Breathwork practices and proper nutrition are highlighted as impactful tools for nervous system regulation, emphasizing the need for resources like glucose and safe relationships for overall well-being.

Episode Highlights With Lauren and MarshaThe very early diagnosis that Lauren received and the amazing journey that unfolded How a mother’s intuition was so important in the early days of diagnosisThe amazing spiritual experiences that unfolded for themHow she trusted her intuition and said no to steroids The journey to healingHow they navigated the teenage years and rebellionResources We MentionLauren Vaknine - WebsiteLauren Vaknine - InstagramLauren Vaknine - TED TalkRISE Program

Susan Fox, an expert on cycle syncing and the menstrual cycle, shares fascinating insights into the connection between women's cycles and seasonal changes. She explains how to nourish ourselves according to different phases of the menstrual cycle and the importance of aligning with natural light. The discussion highlights the benefits of individual experimentation in health practices and provides practical strategies for optimizing reproductive health. Listeners learn how understanding their cycles can enhance overall well-being and fertility.