Wild and Well

Dr. Hilary Claire
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Wild and Well

Here we delve into the big and little things that move the needle for children’s health and mental wellness in a modern world that doesn’t make it easy to do so.

  1. The transformation of becoming a mother

    2 DAYS AGO

    The transformation of becoming a mother

    Have you heard the term matrescence? It is the transition of becoming a mother and all that goes with that. It is a process, not just a moment in time.  It is a wild, beautiful, complex and challenging process. Motherhood changes us profoundly. This is completely normal. In this episode, I chat with doula, coach and author Jessie Harrold about the massive transformational time of becoming a mother. Jessie and I chat about: Why the transition to motherhood takes 2-3 years – not just 6 weeks What matrescence is Why there is such a shift in identity as we become mothers How motherhood transforms us The impact that society has on new mothers How modern day motherhood is different from how motherhood used to be That mothering is a countercultural act The phases that women go through as they become mothers That it is expected to feel a full range of emotions in motherhood How you can heal your matrescence experience even years later after becoming a mother Jessie is a coach and doula who has support women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women’s circles and rituals, and hosts retreats and nature-based experiences. Jessie is the author of Mothershift:  Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage (Shambhala 2024) and Project Body Love: My Quest to Love My Body and the Surprising Truth I Found Instead.  She is also the host of The Becoming Podcast.  Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada, where she mothers her two children, writes, and stewards the land. Episode Links: Say hi to Jessie on Instagram Read Jessie’s book Mothershift Check out all of Jessie’s offerings including her matrescence apprenticeship The Village  Come say hello to me over on Instagram Grab a copy of my book The Motherhood Reset Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles

    56 min
  2. Cultivating life skills in our kids through homemaking

    5 JAN

    Cultivating life skills in our kids through homemaking

    Cultivating life skills in our kids through homemaking  Do you wish your kids helped out around the home more?  Do you find yourself nagging and constantly reminding your kids to clean up after themselves? Are you resentful of your family because you end up doing all the cooking, cleaning and laundry?  These are all common struggles that parents have.  That is why I asked Veronica Vanderpool to come on the podcast to talk about chores and homemaking. We unpack why getting our kids involved in homemaking is essential and how we can do so.  Veronica is passionate about empowering kids through homemaking. She inspires parents to get their kids involved in household tasks. She is a licensed stylist who became a full-time mom to her three daughters. For the past four years, Veronica has been homeschooling them, a rewarding journey she never anticipated. Homemaking is an integral part of her children’s learning, development and everyday life.  Veronica and I chat about:  Why getting our kids to participate in household tasks is essential  The many skills kids learn through helping with homemaking  How to get kids excited about chores  Why getting our kids involved in taking care of the household matters  Why homemaking isn’t just a ‘job’ for mothers but for the entire family  Age appropriate expectations for kids depending on their age How we can begin involving our kids in chores, even if we haven’t been doing so yet  Why wording matters when we talk to our kids about chores  What is stopping so many parents from getting their kids helping out at home  The utility of goals to motivate our kids  Why observing, modelling, patience and starting small are key  How we can remind our kids without nagging  Episode Links: Say hi to Veronica on Instagram  Check out Veronica’s Etsy page  Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles   Listen and Subscribe to Wild + Well on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

    49 min
  3. Healing foods to eat postpartum

    15/12/2024

    Healing foods to eat postpartum

    We prepare and think about birth a lot. Or at least I did.  But postpartum? Not so much.  It wasn’t until after I had both my children that I even heard of a postpartum doula. A birth doula sure, but postpartum – no.  Postpartum was a shocking reality slap. It was beautiful. It was messy. And it was the first time in my life that I craved more support on such a deep level.  Imagine how different our world would be if new mothers had extra support and delicious nourishing meals during those first few days, weeks and months after birth?  I know that my own matrescence journey would have been a little gentler with a little less nutrient depletion. How about yours?  Postpartum care and nourishment are so important. So, I asked Alicia Allison, a postpartum chef, postpartum doula and herbalist, to join me on the podcast to talk about how mothers can get more nourishment postpartum.  Alicia and I chat about:  Bringing celebration to postpartum food  How to build new postpartum traditions  Why a culture of care is what mothers need  Foods to eat when pregnant Healing foods postpartum  Why preconception is a great time to work on holistic health  The importance of agency in creating our postpartum experience  Herbs to support mothers postpartum  Not only is Alicia a postpartum chef, postpartum doula, and herbalist, but she is also a yoga teacher, lactation counsellor, somatic wellness practitioner. She is a pioneer and leader in postpartum nutrition. Over more than a decade of working as a postpartum chef and doula, Alicia has supported over 80 families during the fourth trimester. She created NOURISH, a program that educates and mentors home chefs and postpartum doulas to provide care to more families during those postpartum weeks and months. Alicia is dedicated to helping others heal, nurture their bodies and bring life into this world in a way that elevates our collective consciousness.  Episode Links:  Say hi to Alicia on Instagram   Join NOURISH: The Art of Supporting Families as a Postpartum Chef  Check out Alicia’s website  Learn more about what Alicia has to offer  Book recommended by Alicia  The First Forty Days  Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles   Listen and Subscribe to Wild + Well on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

    1h 4m
  4. Curbing morning sickness without pharmaceuticals

    01/12/2024

    Curbing morning sickness without pharmaceuticals

    Morning sickness seems like something that we have to struggle through. The only options typically given are medicine, ginger tea or plain crackers.  Morning sickness can be so severe for many pregnant women that they are hesitant or even downright fearful to go through another pregnancy.  But there really is so much we can do to prevent morning sickness or reverse the symptoms if we are currently experiencing it!  In this episode, I am joined by Jes Reynolds to discuss morning sickness and what we can do to prevent and stop it in its tracks. She works with pregnant and soon-to-be pregnant mamas to set them up to have great pregnancies without the debilitating nausea.  Jes gives moms experiencing the endless nausea so much hope and more importantly, health and vitality during their pregnancy. She is a holistic HG and morning sickness coach who helps moms reverse their symptoms within as little as seven days without pharmaceuticals.  Even if you are done having kids, what Jes talks about here is so helpful for creating a healthy life for yourself and your children.  Jes and I chat about:  How Jes reversed her morning sickness symptoms within 3 days  The difference between morning sickness and HG The 8 core areas to address to reduce or prevent morning sickness How to figure out what is causing your morning sickness  Simple nutritional strategies to reduce morning sickness  The connection between histamine and morning sickness Doable ways to reduce toxins in your home and environment What your morning sickness symptoms might be trying to communicate to you Why listening to your intuition is key  Why addressing the underlying cause of your morning sickness is helpful for your baby’s optimal health and the health of future generations  Episode Links: Say hi to Jes on Instagram  Check out Jes’ website for all her offerings including her Goodbye to Morning Sickness course and 1:1 HG support Aura Apothecary, Jes’s tallow based skincare line  Jes’s recommendation of apps and websites for healthy living and reducing toxin exposure:  EWG Think Dirty   Jes mentioned these products to support optimal gut health:  Onle Organics Rogers Hood Apothecary  Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset   Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles

    58 min
  5. Building adult friendships and creating real community offline

    24/11/2024

    Building adult friendships and creating real community offline

    Many of us feel isolated and lonely even though we constantly connect through social media and our devices.  We are busy in our lives yet not connected to the people we love.  We don’t see our friends as often as we would like or don’t have friends living close by. We are living in a loneliness epidemic – and mothers are often feeling this more so than anyone else.  This is why I asked Palak Dave to join me on this episode to discuss fostering adult friendship, building community and spending more time in real life instead of on our devices.  Palak and I chat about:  Why we have found ourselves in a loneliness epidemic  Simple strategies to find new friendships as an adult  How to start hosting community events without overwhelm  Ways to create belonging in your community  Building the habit of real life interactions back into our lives  How to not let fear or discomfort stop you from living a meaningful life  The impact that devices have on our lives  Why we must replace multitasking with savouring in our everyday lives  Doable ways to have a healthy relationship with our devices, even though they are addictive  Palak Dave is the Founder and CEO of Embiria (experience), a speaker, investor and author of the newly released book Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now. Formerly an award-winning marketer with senior-level positions at companies including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Indigo Books and Music Inc., Palak embarked on an entrepreneurial journey in 2017, founding Embiria – a movement and membership community designed to help people slow down and savor life.  Through Embiria, she inspires a shift away from digital distractions toward embracing in person experiences, gatherings and the beauty of living life in the present moment. Having hosted over 350 curated events, including intimate experiences for brands such as Google, Nespresso and Bumble, Palak champions intentional living, urging you to prioritize real-life experiences and connection over digital noise.  Episode Links: Say hi to Palak on Instagram  Check out Embiria Social Club and all of Palak’s offerings on her website  Read Palak’s book, Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now  (in Canada) or on Amazon (in the US)  Palak’s book recommendations  The Anxious Generation  Stolen Focus  The Art of Gathering  Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset  Check out other my other podcast episodes & articles

    56 min
  6. Thinking bigger in motherhood and entrepreneurship with Maddy Pidel

    10/11/2024

    Thinking bigger in motherhood and entrepreneurship with Maddy Pidel

    This was a fun chat with Maddy Pidel about motherhood, entrepreneurship, making big life changes, creating new habits and thinking bigger.  Maddy and I chat about: How we can pivot when a change is needed  The importance of community and support when making big life changes Connecting back to your seven year old self to find your purpose  Creating more space and being intentional with your time  Microshifts to start building better habits  An important question to ask yourself to make better decisions and start creating the life that you want  Why the last hour of our days is one of the most important  How we can achieve bigger goals in motherhood, business and life How listening to fear and resistance can be helpful  Changing the narrative about motherhood  The drawbacks of always being busy and what busyness might be costing us  The following are the books that Maddy recommended: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months The War of Art  10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think Atomic habits  Maddy Pidel is a health, life and business coach focused on supporting and inspiring women and mothers, especially those who are business owners to create lives and businesses they love. She graduated from Notre Dame and has a background in finance and accounting. She worked with non-profits in NYC for many years to support their growth and strategic planning. Maddy then pivoted to a decade of entrepreneurship and learning the ins and outs of being a small business owner. She is partnered with a financial planning firm to further empower and serve the needs of her female clients as they plan and create wealth and a legacy. Episode Links: Say hi to Maddy on Instagram  Maddy’s website  Fulfillment in 5: Design Your Life course  IM Financial website  Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Read my book The Motherhood Reset or check out my program The Motherhood Reset      Listen and Subscribe to Wild + Well on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

    45 min
  7. One thing we need to let go of in motherhood

    13/10/2024

    One thing we need to let go of in motherhood

    We change so much when we become mothers. Our bodies change. Our brains change. Our day-to-day changes. It is no wonder that our identities and beliefs change too. It is liberating to let go of unhelpful beliefs that keep us small in motherhood and old, outdated identities that no longer serve us in our current moment.  In this episode of Wild + Well, I discuss several things that are helpful to let go of in motherhood, including unhelpful beliefs and old identities.  In this episode, I cover:  The three significant stages of creating true wellness in motherhood  The missing piece for many moms to step into genuinely living motherhood their way  Why letting go is essential for many mothers in their motherhood journey  The process of letting go of unhelpful beliefs that are holding you back in motherhood Some specific identities that are challenging to hold tightly as a mom  Helpful hacks to leave old identities in the past  Episode Links: Say hello to me over on Instagram  Check out my books and program  Listen and Subscribe to Wild + Well on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

    27 min
  8. Finding calm, confidence and contentment in motherhood

    29/09/2024

    Finding calm, confidence and contentment in motherhood

    This episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today, and I am interviewed by Naturopath Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can enjoy motherhood more.  Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath and founder of Natural Super Kids. Through her Natural Super Kids Klub membership, Jessica helps busy moms raise healthy and resilient kids. She does this by assisting them focus on one healthy change at a time. Jessica has helped hundreds of parents transform the health of their kids.  Jessica and I chat about:  The physical challenges, practical barriers, and societal expectations that modern day mothers face  How to move from just surviving motherhood to enjoying motherhood and life overall  The number one thing mothers need to let go of  How to start creating the future you want now Episode Links: Say hi to Jessica on Instagram  Listen to the Natural Super Kids Podcast  Check out the Natural Super Kids website Come say hello to me over on Instagram  Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset Enrol in The Motherhood Reset Program   Listen and Subscribe to Wild + Well on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

    30 min
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Here we delve into the big and little things that move the needle for children’s health and mental wellness in a modern world that doesn’t make it easy to do so.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Hilary Claire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dr Hilary Claire
  • Show Website
    Wild and Well

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