The Embodied Mommy Podcast

Alyssa Knapp
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Moms seem to be thrown to the wolves when it comes to life after birthing a baby. There are surprises around each corner; some are incredibly challenging, while others bring the greatest joy imaginable. Join your hosts Alyssa knapp, holistic health practitioner, and Jayme Rose Gray, soul purpose business coach, as they bring some light to the Motherhood journey through their stories, lessons, and conversations with experts.

  1. 08/30/2022

    Grief in Motherhood

    In the thirteenth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Kathleen Kweskin to discuss grief during the Fourth Trimester. Kathleen is a licensed advanced massage therapist, reiki master teacher, yoga instructor, meditation guide, wellness educator and herbal product designer with a passion for the healing arts and helping others through their journeys. The women talk about experiencing the Fourth Trimester after losing your mother and grief as a new parent. This episode will help you understand grief and find healing. Discussed in this episode: The desire to say you have to accept that they’re watching over you Anger and fighting the pity party of what could have been Making the decision of what you want to pass onto your child Operating out of love Surrounding yourself with supportive people Making sense of and channeling grief Exchanging energy Acknowledging the dark parts Origins of wakes Acknowledging your loss Triggering the Mother wound Keeping your passed one’s spirit alive Addressing your pain and finding healing Saying goodbye to certain aspects of your life Positive Psychology Discussing death with children Being emotional in front of children Conscious and respectful parenting Offers: Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother Jayme’s Offers: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Kathleen’s Classes: https://www.growwellnesstherapy.com/menu.html Kathleen’s Online Shop: https://www.growwellnesstherapy.com/shop.html Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Kathleen Instagram: @growwellness Website: growwellnesstherapy.com  Links: https://linktr.ee/Growwellness Email: office@growwellnesstherapy.com Resources: The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Recovery-Handbook-Anniversary-Expanded/dp/0061686077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11VPGKX2ICHF1&keywords=the+grief+handbook&qid=1661864415&sprefix=The+grief+handbook%2Caps%2C353&sr=8-1

    1h 11m

  2. 08/16/2022

    Pelvic Floors; What Every Mom Needs to Know from Dr. Melissa Nassaney

    In the twelfth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Melissa Nassaney to discuss pelvic floors. Melissa is a pelvic floor physical therapist who has been practicing in pelvic health for 15 years and in physical therapy for 20 years. The women talk about all things pelvic health including personal experiences, doing the research, and knowing it’s never too late. This episode will help you understand pelvic floor health and share advice on how to improve your own during your Motherhood Journey. Discussed in this episode: Personal experiences with pelvic floors Knowing what your pelvic floor baseline is Vaginal versus cesarean births and the traumas they each cause Pressure to get back to normal postpartum Connecting with others The delay in the healing journey caused by dismissing and downplaying postpartum changes The combination of physical and emotional pain Pelvic floor disorders Comfort levels and varying cultures Importance of exercise, walking, and stretching Managing expectations and doing what you can right now Intercourse; including when to have it and the husband stitch Tears and appreciating tissues Honoring the time of healing Hemorrhoids Perineal massages during pregnancy Offers: Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother Jayme’s Offers: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Melissa’s Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: https://fullcirclepelvichealth.com/services/ Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Melissa Instagram: @themenopasuremaven Website: https://fullcirclepelvichealth.com/ Resources: Birthing Stories: @naturalbirthrising Pelvic Rehab: https://pelvicrehab.com/ Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: https://aptapelvichealth.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65ahBoLOK7I4X71An1zmcCDiGB-rd2UPW4Wig7ixr2ZBHo5yPXTnYjfIaAreVEALw_wcB

    1h 9m

  3. 08/09/2022

    Womb Wellness and Energetics with Jasmin Acevedo, RN BSN

    In the eleventh episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Jasmin Acevedo to discuss womb wellness and the energetics of the womb space. Jasmin is a registered nurse, yoga teacher, and well-being educator. She studies and teaches lifestyle medicine, organic nutrition, and womb wellness in a spiritual way. The women talk about energy centers and the importance of body literacy, organic nutrition, self-love and self-confidence. This episode will help you embrace your body postpartum and teach you how to be stronger by turning pain into love for your baby and yourself as a new woman. Discussed in this episode: Jasmin’s personal experiences during the fourth trimester and how it changed her life Womb wellness and energy centers; including the sacral chakra Getting back to your roots and honoring ancient practices Recognizing who you are you learning from and where are you are getting your information Food as life force energy and the foundation of your overall health and wellness Changes within the womb space; physically and energetically The energetic and emotional side of conception Bringing awareness and educating yourself Meeting yourself where you are right now Connecting to the wisdom your body holds and listening to what it tells you Herbal Medicine and Yoni Steaming Connecting with your soul work Offers: Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother Jayme’s Transformational Coaching: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Jayme’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469403176420594 Jasmin’s Wellness Healing Programs: https://four2fivewellness.wixsite.com/four2fivecoaching Jasmin’s Self-Love Workshops: https://www.four2fivewellness.com/book-online?category=a23009ec-edf0-4950-aed1-d64a6fbf8871 Jasmin’s Retreats and More: https://beacons.ai/four2five Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Jasmin Instagram: @four2fivewellness Website: https://www.four2fivewellness.com/ Resources: Womb Awakening: https://www.amazon.com/Womb-Awakening-Initiatory-Wisdom-Creatrix/dp/1591432790

    48 min

  4. 08/02/2022

    Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Rage with Licensed Therapist Angel Newton

    In the tenth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Angel Newton to discuss mental health during the Fourth Trimester. Angel is a practicing mental health therapist, specializing in perinatal mental health, women’s wellness, and couples therapy. The women talk about knowing when to seek help and how to find it in your own community, as well as, understanding that what you’re experiencing is temporary and that everything is going to be ok. During this episode, you will learn how to create yourself in your new role, and realize that joy and challenge can coexist. Discussed in this episode: Personal experiences with mental health after giving birth Scary thoughts, physical symptoms, and when to seek help Mom rage and irritability Finding community support Knowing your limits and being assertive with your needs Seasons of giving versus seasons of taking Continuing conversations and consistently checking in Realizing therapy looks different for different people Different aspects of wellness Emotions from the loss experienced after giving birth Removing negatives influences and unapologetically being yourself Making the most of this time in your life and thriving Being intentional to better yourself in your life Managing expectations and leaning into your values Offers: Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother Jayme’s Offers: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Angel Instagram: @stablewaycounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelicanewtonlcpc Website: www.stablewaycounseling.com Resources: Fourth Trimester Support Circle: https://www.fourthtrimestersupportcircle.com/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Marco Polo App: https://www.marcopolo.me/people/

    51 min

  5. 07/26/2022

    Conscious Parenting in The Fourth Trimester with Coach Aisha Nayyar

    In the ninth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Aisha Nayyar to discuss conscious parenting. Aisha is a parent mentor and educator, the founder of Trusting Children and host of Trusting Children Podcast. The women talk about mindful parenting, including the RIE Method, and how to connect with your baby right from birth. This episode will teach you how to trust your instincts as well as your baby, and how to respond to your child as they develop naturally. Discussed in this episode: Evolving and growing as families RIE Method: Resources for Infant Educarers Importance of the formative years in a child’s life Trusting your baby and your instincts Postpartum rage and guilt Grieving the change from one child to multiple Slowing down and being in the moment with your baby Finding time, communicating, and creating habits Giving your baby freedom to develop naturally Removing comparisons and judgements Choosing not to be stressed and building resilience Doing your best Understanding that your child will do things their own way Relearning and reparenting Creating space to problem solve Taking yourself out of it and recognizing your child’s capability Accepting and dealing with all emotions Determining your ultimate goal Offers: Aisha’s Free Masterclass: www.trustingchildren.com/toddleremotions Aisha’s Trusting Children Membership: www.trustingchildren.com/membership Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Aisha Instagram: @trustingchildren Email: aisha@trustingchildren.com Website: www.trustingchildren.com Podcast: www.trustingchildren.com/podcast

    1h 35m

  6. 07/19/2022

    Finding Your Village with Melissa Bowley, CEO of The Flourish Fund

    In the eighth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Melissa Bowley to discuss finding support and building a community throughout the Motherhood journey. Melissa is the founder of The Flourish Fund, the only experiential baby registry focused on wellness essentials for mom and baby, self-care and support. The women talk about recognizing needs as mothers and bringing together resources, tools, and support to meet them. This episode will teach you how to prioritize and take care of yourself throughout your Motherhood journey. Discussed in this episode: The Flourish Fund Recognizing a mother’s need for support Birth experiences Next level consciousness: soulpreneurs and mompreneurs Identifying and finding resources, tools, and support in the community Improving access to wellness; making it simple for people to become aware of resources, access the right ones, and pay for them Remodeling existing structures and making an impact now Facing and learning from adversity Understanding various perspectives Call-in versus call-out cultures Keeping an open mind Putting your health and wellness first, including spending money on yourself without feeling guilty Preventing things on the front end to drive better outcomes on the backend Understanding that we’re all individuals and honoring everyone in their path of wellness no matter what that looks like Working together towards success Meeting the needs of the family Offers: The Flourish Fund Registry: https://www.theflourishfund.com/my-account/ The Flourish Fund Providers: https://shop.theflourishfund.com/ Alyssa’s Sessions: https://shop.theflourishfund.com/Alyssa-Knapp/ Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Melissa Instagram: @theflourishfund @mel.bowley Website: https://www.theflourishfund.com/

    1h 7m

  7. 07/12/2022

    The Energetics of the Fourth Trimester

    In the seventh episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Stephanie O’Donnell to discuss energies and their influences throughout Motherhood. Stephanie is an energy worker, spiritual guide, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The women talk about their experiences with energy work and about learning how the spirit’s of our children align with our own. This episode will help you understand that everyone is on their own path, and teach you to lean on supportive tools with an open mind. Discussed in this episode: Energy influences during Motherhood Mind-body connection Fourth trimester experiences and the initiation into Motherhood Adjustments including recognizing the lessons our children are here to teach us Health anxiety Energetic blueprints and living out our paths’ in specific ways Conscious parenting Understanding our children more and learning to work with them Energy changes and higher vibrational children Astrology charts Taking the pressure off by granting ourselves the permission to do what we need to do for our children without thinking about the judgements of others Unlearning old ways and rebirthing this new way of being Understanding everybodies individual needs and helping one another along our own unique paths Bridging science and spirit Reiki, accepting others, and healing religious trauma Leaning on support and recognizing that not every tool works for everybody Being open to shifts and receiving lessons when we’re meant to Acknowledging that each lesson is a gift Offers: Alyssa’s Reiki Education and Certifications: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/reiki-certification-trainings Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Stephanie Website and Newsletter Sign-Up: https://rebirththemother.com/ Resources: Human Design Video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfeZY6Vg93i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Your Soul's Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born by Robert Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Souls-Gift-Healing-Planned/dp/0977679462

    53 min

  8. 07/05/2022

    Chiropractic Care During the Fourth Trimester

    In the sixth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Dr. Amber Pederson to discuss chiropractic practices throughout the Motherhood journey. Amber is a chiropractor, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Reiki Master, wife, mom, and student of life. The women talk about chiropractic practices during pregnancy, post-partum, and with children, including their own experiences with it. Pregnancy and labor change women’s bodies. This episode teaches the importance of utilizing chiropractic as you enter Motherhood, and how it influences various other aspects of life. Discussed in this episode: Physical Healing Tools to use during the healing journey Being on the clock 24/7 and going through many different emotions Transition from maiden to mother Chiropractic practices during pregnancy, post-partum, and with children The various changes women’s bodies experience throughout pregnancy and after giving birth - weight gain, hormone imbalances, nerve pain - and ways to treat them When to see a chiropractor after giving birth Impact of physical alignment on mental and emotional health Connection between what your body tells you and how you can meet its needs Allowing your body to heal itself Health issues chiropractic practices can relieve babies and children of Feeling empowered and grounded in the decisions you make for your child Ways to supplement chiropractic work Finding support in your community and red flags to look for Being the best support for your families and kids Offers: Alyssa’s Integrative Healing and Coaching Sessions: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/integrative-energy-healing-sessions Amber’s Energy Healing Sessions: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5c86df73627db3118c398d58/bookings?step=date Amber’s Elements of Stretching Series: https://beautiful-brain.activehosted.com/f/19 Amber’s Pregnancy Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQZ4NPTITVW11Sgp4TuWt2XHDl_yk-MQHdugMjuLb6w/edit Keep in touch: Alyssa Instagram: @embodiedmommy Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy Jayme Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray Amber Instagram: @healing_platform Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingplatformcommunity/ Links: https://msha.ke/healingplatform/ Email: info@healingplatform.com Website: https://healingplatform.com/

    1h 12m
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Moms seem to be thrown to the wolves when it comes to life after birthing a baby. There are surprises around each corner; some are incredibly challenging, while others bring the greatest joy imaginable. Join your hosts Alyssa knapp, holistic health practitioner, and Jayme Rose Gray, soul purpose business coach, as they bring some light to the Motherhood journey through their stories, lessons, and conversations with experts.

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