Mama Needs A Moment HER Health Collective

Ruth Klein has an impressive list of accomplishments. She is an author and founder of the nonprofit Universal Mom, which aims to help children and teens uncover their talents through the art of writing. Ruth has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Health, Consciousness and Healing. She is passionate about helping youth reach their full potential by believing in themselves.



Prior to starting Universal Mom, Ruth led the nonprofit Self Esteem Council for 22 years, which focused on going into high schools to work with sophomores and juniors to help them change their perceptions of their lives and increase their self-esteem & confidence. Ruth is the author of 7 best-selling books and her most recent book is titled “Conscious Connection.” 



In the first part of our discussion with Ruth, we talk to her about: 




Self-esteem, confidence, and legacy with a nonprofit founder.


Parenting, intention-setting, and perception.


Parenting and self-esteem.


Helping teens with anxiety through conscious connection and setting healthy boundaries.


Parenting, self-care, and role modeling for moms.





 

Episode Notes and Resources:

Enjoy a complimentary parenting discovery session with Ruth!  You can book an appointment using this link:

https://calendly.com/ruthklein/chat-with-ruth-30-min



Universal Mom - ​​https://universalmom.org/

Ruth Klein - https://ruthklein.com/



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In this Mom Chat episode, we are joined by two of our cherished HER Circle members Lindsay and Kandria. We discussed the topic of neurodiversity in adults and being a partner to a person with neurodiversity.



What if moms recorded their conversations when they got together? There’s something wonderful about having casual conversations on a specific topic when out to dinner, having coffee, drinking wine or on a walk with other moms. We wanted to capture these conversations and share them with you. In this episode and once a month going forward, we will be joined by some of our HER Circle members (HER Circle is the mom community created by HER Health Collective) for special episodes called, Mom Chats.




Neurodiversity in adults, including personal experiences and challenges.


ADHD diagnosis and coping strategies in women. 


ADHD and anxiety experiences, including sensory overload, overthinking, and triggers.


Navigating life with neurodivergent partners.


Neurodiversity, ADHD, and support within relationships.


ADHD, shame, and parenting.


ADHD diagnosis and shame in boys and girls, with a focus on gender differences and overlap with other diagnoses.





 

Episode Notes and Resources:

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership



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In this episode, Sakina shared her experiences and insights on overcoming barriers to midwife reimbursement and delivering transformative care. She emphasized the importance of personalized mentorship, cultural responsiveness, and dismantling structures of oppression in maternal health care. We also discussed the challenges of accessing midwife care in the US, particularly in North Carolina, and argued for an integrated system that respects midwives and provides equal reimbursement rates to fix the US healthcare system.



Sakina O’Uhuru is a dedicated midwife with over 30 years of experience in the field of midwifery. She has an unwavering commitment to birth justice and believes in improving and enhancing the lives of women whose voices often go unheard, particularly within marginalized communities. Sakina is a published author and founder of the non -profit called “A Women’s Way” which is a community-based organization whose mission is to offer women, people, families, health information and training, aimed at improving both Infant and Maternal health within African American Communities. She offers personalized mentorship for aspiring midwives who are looking to take their skills and practice to the next level through her “A Wombman’s Way Warrior Midwife Training.”

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:


Barriers to midwifery care and their impact on maternal mortality.


Midwife care costs, insurance coverage, and ideal healthcare system.


Midwife reimbursement and legal requirements in New York and other states.


Challenges faced by midwives, including control and politics, and the importance of empathy and humility in their work. 


Midwifery challenges, overcoming obstacles, and cultural sensitivity.



Episode Notes and Resources:

https://www.gentlespiritbirth.com/

https://www.awombmanswaywarriormidwifetraining.com/

A Journey to Birth (Sakina’s book) 



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Sakina O’Uhuru is a dedicated midwife with over 30 years of experience in the field of midwifery. She has an unwavering commitment to birth justice and believes in improving and enhancing the lives of women whose voices often go unheard, particularly within marginalized communities. Sakina is a published author and founder of the non -profit called “A Women’s Way” which is a community-based organization whose mission is to offer women, people, families, health information and training, aimed at improving both Infant and Maternal health within African American Communities. She offers personalized mentorship for aspiring midwives who are looking to take their skills and practice to the next level through her “A Wombman’s Way Warrior Midwife Training.”



In this episode with Sakina, we discuss how midwifery and specifically homebirth are promising answers towards a future where women receive culturally responsive care. Sakina shares the US states where midwifery has less stringent controls and is more universally used.



Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:


Midwifery and birth justice with Sakina.


Midwifery, purpose, and spirituality.


Midwifery, home birth, and combating stigma.


Midwifery licensure and practice in the US.





Episode Notes and Resources:

https://www.gentlespiritbirth.com/

https://www.awombmanswaywarriormidwifetraining.com/

A Journey to Birth (Sakina’s book) 



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Michaela Cox uses a variety of platforms to inspire, support and guide people on their journey of life from surviving to thriving in all things. Michaela is a multi- published author and speaker on a variety of topics that she is passionate about. Michaela is a published author and TEDx speaker with her talk titled, “Thriving: Open the Door, Leave Survival Behind” for TEDxBergenCountyAcademies. She is a solo mom to two kiddos, lives in Louisiana and has a crew of fabulous friends who she travels and does life with. 

We are speaking with Michaela about her books, her story of living with a disability and journey of 38DDD and how she applies GRACE to all things. She discusses her personal journey and what to do when feeling stuck in life to find the way forward.



 Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:


Surviving and thriving with a speaker who has experienced disability, divorce, and death by age 38.


Finding grace and overcoming struggles through grounding and redefining oneself.


Teaching children resilience and perseverance through personal experiences.


Friendships, struggles with making friends, and the importance of valuing close relationships.


Grief, friendship, and moving forward after loss.


Grief, loss, and finding purpose through writing.


Resilience, self-care, and redefining life's challenges.



Episode Notes and Resources:

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership



Michaela’s Books



Learn more about Michaela Cox


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Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in this first Roundtable discussion of 2024 to talk about the topic of Strategies for Healthy Conflict Resolution. This is part two of our conversation. Part one (Ep. 97) discussed Toxic Individuals and Setting Boundaries. In this episode we discuss specific methods of handling conflict resolution, exploring parts work and how it can help in navigating family conflict, setting boundaries around negative comments about food around children and more!

This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:


Melanie Yukov - Herbalist and a Health Coach focusing highly on digestive health


Erin Baute - Behavior and Business Strategist for female small entrepreneurs, small business owners


Sarah Szymanowski - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor


Natasha Harvey - Massage Therapist



To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory. For more information about setting boundaries, please listen to episodes 87 & 88.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:


Handling toxic family members and conflict resolution.


Conflict resolution and parts work in mental health.


Conflict resolution strategies for Enneagram types.


Setting boundaries with toxic family members during meals.





Episode Resources:

Melanie Yukov: https://root2risewellness.org/h-o-m-e 

Erin Baute: https://livingtheenneagram.com/

Natasha Harvey: https://www.massagebook.com/Raleigh~Massage~natasha-l-harvey

Sarah Szymanowski: https://www.fermata-counseling.com/

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