Eco Chic Movement Podcast

Dr. Alexis Reid

Podcast for new moms who are interested in natural health and natural skincare for themselves and baby.

  1. 12/04/2023

    13. Leaking Urine and Pelvic Pain Are Not Just "Part of Being a Mom" with The Passionate Physio Surabhi Veitch

    Thankfully pelvic health is something that has really increased in awareness over the last five years but we still have a long way to go. So many women are needlessly suffering. We are so lucky to have pelvic floor physiotherapist Surabhi Veitch on the show today to share her knowledge on this issue. Surabhi’s areas of expertise include pelvic floor pain, incontinence, diastasis recti and prolapse. If you are pregnant or have ever had a baby, then this episode is going to be a great one for you! Surabhi is a mom of two littles herself so she’s been there, both personally and professionally. We discuss how women can look “better” postpartum but there are often unseen issues going on. Some of the most common include pain, prolapse, urinary leakage, constipation, scared to have sex, and diastasis recti. Surabhi shares what can be done to help pelvic floor issues and why tight pelvic floor muscles are often causing more of your issues than the weak or loose muscles. If you’ve seen a physiotherapist before but aren’t seeing the results you want, we want you to not get defeated. There are other options out there. Surabhi explains what else can be done and shares how virtual care might be an even better option for you than in-person care! Follow Surabhi on Instagram www.thepassionatephysio.ca Listen to the Mom Strength Podcast Sponsor: Eco Chic Movement - Enter code ‘PODCAST’ at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Links & Resources: Follow Eco Chic Movement on Instagram www.ecochicmovement.com

    51 min
  2. 11/27/2023

    12. Why Are Moms So Tired? The Top Three Things You Can Do to Help

    Mom fatigue is something I see in my patients and practice all the time. In this episode I discuss the top three things you can do if you feel endlessly exhausted. The first thing I do when I see a patient who is lacking energy is an energy assessment. Tune in to hear the actual questions I ask my patients and the most common responses I get. Distinguishing the difference between fatigue and tiredness is important. I discuss how to tell the difference and recommend some questions to ask yourself if you are struggling to determine where you’re at. I discuss the biggest cause of fatigue in women that is often not talked about and that is sleep apnea. I explain who is at higher risk for this and what to do if you think you might be suffering. Iron deficiency is a major cause of fatigue in women. I discuss what the common symptoms are of iron deficiency and the proper way to supplement iron in order to get the results that you want. Thyroid dysfunction is another reason you may be feeling tired. I share what I recommend getting tested to see if your thyroid is functioning properly. Mom fatigue is something that we will be covering in depth in our new Mama Doctor Membership program because it is such a prevalent problem I see in my patients. This episode is jam packed with helpful information so if you know someone who could benefit from listening, please share it with them! Sponsor: Eco Chic Movement - Enter code ‘PODCAST’ at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Links & Resources: When Your Iron Levels Are Good But Still Feel Bad Blog Post Are You a New Mom Who is Exhausted, Anxious, Depressed, Struggling with Low Milk Supply and Losing Your Hair? It Could Be Your Thyroid Blog Post 5 Sneaky Signs That You May Be Suffering From Mom Burnout Follow Eco Chic Movement on Instagram www.ecochicmovement.com

    27 min
  3. 11/06/2023

    9. Reducing Anxiety Caused by Baby Milestones with Jena Schultz, PT, DPT, PCS

    If you’re anything like me, milestones have caused you anxiety over the years. Especially the early days of being a mom and people are continually asking you questions like, “is he crawling yet?” We are lucky to have Dr. Jena Schultz join us on the podcast today. She is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Driving Development. Jena is also a mom and her areas of interest in her practice include tongue ties, torticollis, flat head, and gross motor delay.  In our conversation with Dr. Jena she explains what milestones are and why they are so important. Ever feel like you don’t know how to play with your baby? Dr. Jena walks us through some examples of play we can be doing with our baby in order to still be helping them developmentally. Baby containers are a hot topic. Dr. Jena describes her recommendation for using these and an alternative option that provides multiple benefits. If you are a mom that is suffering from milestone anxiety we want you to tune in to this episode. Just know that you can still help your baby with their developmental milestones even if it may seem like they are behind the status quo. Don’t let comparison steal your joy! Sponsor: Eco Chic Movement - Enter code ‘PODCAST’ at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Links & Resources: Follow Eco Chic Movement on Instagram www.ecochicmovement.com Follow Dr. Jena on Instagram Dr. Jena’s Website

    38 min
  4. 10/30/2023

    8. How to Increase Your Energy During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Minerals with Allegra Gast, IBCLC and RD

    Do you know what a mineral mocktail is?! Tune in this week to hear our guest, Allegra Gast from Aloha Nutrition, explain what these are and why they are so beneficial. Allegra is a lactation consultant and a registered dietitian. She’s also a super mom; raising two littles and pregnant with twins! Today we are talking about something that impacts all parents - energy. Allegra lets us know how to get more of it from the food and drinks we’re having on a daily basis and we take a deep dive into the impact of minerals.  There are some common symptoms that might be an indicator that you are low in minerals. If you’re hesitant to add more salt into your diet because of the no salt messaging that we were bombarded with in the late 90’s/early 2000’s, let this conversation debunk those myths. The key to adding more sodium to your diet is to make sure that you have enough potassium with it. Allegra covers why so many moms struggle with low minerals and explains how breastfeeding affects the usage of minerals. She covers whether or not minerals are safe in higher doses and educates us on why a hair tissue mineral assessment is going to give you a better read on your mineral status than a blood test. If you want to start incorporating more minerals into your diet, listen in because Allegra shares her top food recommendations and shares her secret mocktail recipe! Sponsor: Eco Chic Movement - Enter code ‘PODCAST’ at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Links & Resources: Follow Eco Chic Movement on Instagram www.ecochicmovement.com Follow Allegra on Instagram www.aloha-nutrition.com Free Mineral Guide

    34 min
  5. 10/23/2023

    7. Postpartum Mental Health - Everything from Birth Trauma, to Boundary Setting, to Parenting Support with Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologists

    We have one half of @mamapsychologists with us today, Chelsea Bodie. She is a registered psychologist in Alberta, Canada. Together, with her business partner Caitlin Slavens, they have a wealth of information on all things maternal mental health, birth trauma, and parenting support. You may recognize them from their Instagram account which has over 500,000 followers! Chelsea herself is a NICU parent and as a psychologist herself she shares what was surprising for her in this situation that no parent ever imagines they’ll be in. Chelsea also explains what signs we should look out for in our new mama friends to recognize when they might be experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression. Have you experienced mom rage? Many of my clients come to me with this concern. Chelsea hashes out what the big contributors are to why we can feel this way in motherhood and what causes us to feel so irritable at times. She also dives into the topic of infertility & pregnancy loss and shares how trying to find the silver lining in those situations isn’t always helpful. We also cover screen time and how to set boundaries around that, the most important boundaries in general to teach your children, maternal mental load, and suggestions for parents who think, or know, they have a highly sensitive child. Follow @mamapsychologists on Instagram www.mamapsychologists.ca Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book Sponsor: Eco Chic Movement - Enter code ‘PODCAST’ at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Links & Resources: Follow Eco Chic Movement on Instagram www.ecochicmovement.com Episode 6: How to Help Your Kids Not Get Sick All the Time Screen Time Workshop

    37 min
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Podcast for new moms who are interested in natural health and natural skincare for themselves and baby.