The Mother Wit Podcast

Tanya Tringali
The Mother Wit Podcast

The Mother Wit Podcast is a show about the issues health care consumers and providers face every day as we interact with the medical system. We’ll talk about its blindspots and shortcomings, and share strategies that we can use to feel seen and heard, no matter which side of the table we sit on.Featuring intimate stories of people navigating the healthcare system throughout the perinatal period (preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood) and the most thoughtful and innovative leaders in perinatal healthcare including midwives, nurse practitioners, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, physical therapists, mental health specialists, fitness professionals, and birth workers of all stripes. My sincere hope is to build a strong and resilient community of consumers and healthcare providers, a place where we can come together to listen and learn from each other, to share our struggles and successes, and empower each other to envision and develop the kind of care we all deserve. Music by Alejandro Pina (for lessons or original music contact him at: alejandro_pina@hotmail.com)

  1. SEP 30

    Ep. 62 Modern wellness for busy moms, with Rachel Sanders, founder of Rootine

    My guest today is Rachel Sanders. She is the Founder of Rootine - and in case you are already googling that, it is spelled ROOTINE, a modern wellness brand offering supplements and at-home lab testing. She also provides practical tips to help people better manage their stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. In addition to the articles on her website and her presence on social media, she hosts a podcast called, "Smart Health with Rachel Sanders” and I'll of course link to that in the show notes.  She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Her work has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur.  Show notes Aviva Romm (Mentioned related to hormone health - very reliable resource) The Adrenal Thyroid Connection (Article by Aviva Romm - ties into this conversation well if you are looking for a deeper dive - and if this resonates with you, she has a whole book by the same name as this article - Highly recommend!) On recovery - I touched on this as it relates to choices around exercise. Rachel also threw out the words “heart rate variability” (HRV) but we didnt dive in. Morpheus is a tool Ive been using to help me make better choices around exercise, sleep and stress management. I am loving it and highly recommend it. If there are other Morpheus users out there reading this, reach out! Adaptogens- In case you are wondering what this means (Aviva Romm) Guest Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/ & https://www.instagram.com/rootine_co/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders Website: https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/ Podcast (Smart Health with Rachel Sanders) Mother Wit Resources Mother Wit General Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity ⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠

    38 min
  2. SEP 23

    Ep. 61 Part 2: Functional fitness for women through the lifespan, with Stacy Orsborn, Victress MVMT

    In this second hour with Stacy, we finally dive into Victress, the women's functional fitness gyms currently located in Nebraska, Idaho and Iowa with plans for further expansion. We talk about why she started Victress, now she navigated the early years while working another full time job and navigating family life. She shared the nuts and bolts of her training methodology with us and we talked her path to becoming a women's fitness specialist, about CrossFit and how exposure to it shaped her ideas about fitness for most women. We also talk through the needs of women through the lifespan and share tools for healthcare providers who are ready to dive a bit deeper when working with their clients. To learn more about Stacy Orsborn and Victress MVMT/ Expanding on topics discussed in this episode ​Website​Instagram​BirthFit​On recovery - I touched on this as it relates to choices around exercise. Rachel also threw out the words “heart rate variability” (HRV) but we didnt dive in. Morpheus is a tool Ive been using to help me make better choices around exercise, sleep and stress management. I am loving it and highly recommend it. If there are other Morpheus users out there reading this, reach out!​Dr. Stacy Sims, Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist​More on home birth in Nebraska - there is some nuance to this for those interested.​Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Person-Centered Approach​⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course)​Empowering midwifery EducationMother Wit Resources ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course)​⁠⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off​Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity​⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠

    1h 8m
  3. SEP 16

    Ep. 60 Part 1: The traumatic and transformative births that shape our lives

    In the first of this two part interview, Stacy shares all three of her birth stories. Stacy Orsborn is the Co-Founder and President of Fitness for VICTRESS MVMT. She is the creator of VICTRESS MVMT’s first-of-its-kind training methodology now used in all VICTRESS locations. Stacy has a deep understanding and passion for supporting the ever changing needs of female physiology.  Stacy’s credentials include ACE Orthopedic Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, GGS1 Coach, GGS Menopause Specialist, DONA Birth Doula training, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization exercise and core training. Stacy’s strength training programs cater to women in all stages of life — from young adult, prenatal, postpartum and menopause — providing a supportive community and medical-backed fitness training to help all VICTRESS women feel strong and empowered. In part 2, she will tell us all about Victress MVMT and dive into some of the things all women should know about how guidance changes as we move through the life stages that uniquely affect female physiology including in the young adult years, pregnancy, postpartum and during the menopause transition. So stay tuned! Stacy Orsborn/Victress MVMT Episode Specific Resources ​Website​Instagram​Girls Gone StrongMother Wit Resources ​Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Person-Centered Approach⁠⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course)​⁠⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off​Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity​⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course)​⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠

    1h 3m
  4. SEP 2

    Ep. 59 Holistic doula care with Kristy Mia

    My guest today is Kristy Mia. She is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, drawing from her own experiences as a mother of three boys. She has over two decades of experience as a doula, childbirth educator, and nutritionist. Kristy offers mentorship and coaching enriched by her love for exploration and nature. She guides mothers towards prioritizing self-care, establishing balance, encouraging them to embrace their potential and find joy amidst life's challenges. In today’s episode we discuss birth and postpartum doula care, how it differs from the care of a baby nurse. We also discuss why prenatal yoga is for everyone, even people who have not done yoga prior to pregnancy. In this episode, you get to be a fly on the wall while we discuss what we see as the value of certain types of care. Hopefully the perspectives we share will add a richness to the discussions you are having with your team about your wishes and your care.Mother Wit Resources Mother Wit General Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity ⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠ Resources from/related to this episode Kristy Mia Website Email: Hello@KristyMia.com IG: @Kristymiaco Mentioned in this episode Judith Lasater: On prenatal Yoga Gua Sha Nielsen A, Knoblauch NT, Dobos GJ, Michalsen A, Kaptchuk TJ. The effect of Gua Sha treatment on the microcirculation of surface tissue: a pilot study in healthy subjects. Explore (NY). 2007 Sep-Oct;3(5):456-66. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2007.06.001. PMID: 17905355 N A, D P. Gua-Sha therapy on breast engorgement among Indian postnatal mothers. Bioinformation. 2023 Aug 31;19(8):853-859. doi: 10.6026/97320630019853. PMID: 37908615; PMCID: PMC10613815. The kidnapping I cant escape: A NYT article by Taffy Brodesser-Akner that discusses birth trauma Feminist Midwife: On informed consent

    1h 4m
  5. JUL 22

    Ep. 58 Fertility as an extension of your overall health, with Alexandria DeVito

    Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness. Stats cited by Alexandria in this informative episode: 80% of people have micronutrient deficiencies 50-60% have high inflammatory markers 50% have hormonal imbalance 30% of infertility is due to male factor Sperm counts have dropped 60% in the last 40 years Mother Wit Resources Mother Wit General Resources ⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity ⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠ Episode Resources FIGO Preconception Care Checklist Baby readiness assessment (Poplin) IG @getpoplin

    56 min
  6. MAR 21

    Ep. 57 Prenatal Possibilities, with Paul Quinn, PhD, CNM

    My guest today is Paul Quinn PhD, CNM  at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, 5x author, and Professor in Obstetrical Nursing & Nursing Research at Dominican University New York. Dr. Quinn is one of the only US male midwives / a Certified Nurse Midwife for almost three decades. His new book, Pregnant Possibilities, is a blueprint for women and their families during pregnancy. Resources/References Paul's website Prenatal Possibilities- HERE Facebook - HERE Instagram - HERE LinkedIn - HERE Episode 49: If you marry a midwife, does that make you a midhusband? Episode 19: What do frogs and rabbits have to do with birth in 1978? Two birth stories for the price of one with Robin Bradley, CNM Bly, K. C., Ellis, S. A., Ritter, R. J., & Kantrowitz-Gordon, I. (2020). A survey of midwives’ attitudes towards men in midwifery. Journal of midwifery & women's health, 65(2), 199–207. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13060 Shout outs by Paul throughout this episode: Kathy Yuhas-Arflak Charlotte “Pixie” Elsberry, who passed away last year Lily Shah  Jeanne Murphy Stone Two others he would like to recognize but didn’t mention Laura Hollywood (forgot her but you may know her from Nyack) Nila Cilmi (forgot her but she was amazing) Universities with midwifery programs mentioned in this episode Columbia University SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Downstate - You do not have to be a nurse to attend this program - there are other programs in the US that also offer this pathway including distance education options.  Comprehensive list of programs in the US (and additional info for aspiring midwives) Professional midwifery organizations mentioned in this episode American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Mother Wit General Resources ⁠⁠⁠Thriving After Birth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comprehensive Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠60 Min Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity ⁠⁠⁠Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (an online course) ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠

    1h 2m
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11 Ratings

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The Mother Wit Podcast is a show about the issues health care consumers and providers face every day as we interact with the medical system. We’ll talk about its blindspots and shortcomings, and share strategies that we can use to feel seen and heard, no matter which side of the table we sit on.Featuring intimate stories of people navigating the healthcare system throughout the perinatal period (preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood) and the most thoughtful and innovative leaders in perinatal healthcare including midwives, nurse practitioners, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, physical therapists, mental health specialists, fitness professionals, and birth workers of all stripes. My sincere hope is to build a strong and resilient community of consumers and healthcare providers, a place where we can come together to listen and learn from each other, to share our struggles and successes, and empower each other to envision and develop the kind of care we all deserve. Music by Alejandro Pina (for lessons or original music contact him at: alejandro_pina@hotmail.com)

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