Women Seeking Wellness Dr. Stephanie Maj

In this episode of Women Seeking Wellness podcast, Dr Stephanie Maj interviews Traci Daly-Smith, a massage therapist and esthetician with over 20 years of experience. Traci talks about her journey of becoming oncology-trained in massage therapy and skin care after her longtime client was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, realizing there wasn't enough information on safe skincare treatments, Traci used personal research and compassion to make home visits and provide her client with loving support. This experience led Traci to start "A New Daly Beginning," a non-profit in Georgia that gives cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers complimentary or low-cost safe and relaxing skincare, massage, and wellness therapies, as well as life-changing education.
During the conversation, Traci emphasizes the importance of integrative care that works alongside traditional medical care. She provides information on how to get involved with A New Daily Beginning and highlights the Society of Oncology Massage as a valuable resource for oncology training.
 
The discussion also covers the importance of using safe and non-toxic skincare products. Traci recommends using the Environmental Working Group's app to check the levels of ingredients in products and avoid harmful chemicals. She emphasizes the dangers of fragrances and their toxic effects, which can trigger chronic migraines.
 
What You’ll Learn:
The importance of using safe and non-toxic skincare products The negative impact of chemicals in everyday products on our health The danger of fragrances and their potential toxicity Trey Hughes' journey of becoming oncology-trained in massage therapy and skincare The story of starting A New Daily Beginning, a nonprofit that provides free oncology massage therapy to cancer patients Information on how to get involved with A New Daily Beginning and seek oncology training through the Society of Oncology Massage The value of integrative care that works side-by-side with traditional medical care for cancer patients and individuals with autoimmune diseases. Overall, this episode emphasizes the value of oncology massage therapy for cancer patients and the importance of safe and non-toxic products. Traci's personal story and passion for helping cancer patients cope with the side effects of their treatments make this episode an inspiring and educational listen.
To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net
 
1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657
 
To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

In this episode of the Women Seeking Wellness podcast, Dr. Stephanie Maj invites her friend Laura Hugg, a stand-up comedian, to talk about the healing power of humor. They delve into Laura's journey to becoming a comedian, her experience with addiction recovery, and how her past experiences influenced her humor. Dr. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of using humor as a coping mechanism and a superpower. She also shares her own experience starting a podcast and outsourcing production. Throughout the conversation, the hosts share a lighthearted banter, occasional swearing, and humorous anecdotes that keep the discussion engaging.
 
In another conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of mental health and bringing mental health services to her office through a partnership with Curious Functional Health. She suggests that hosting an open mic comedy night could be an excellent way to promote mental health and bring people together. The speaker also addresses the challenges of being an older comic and the importance of taking younger peers seriously. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of recovery and the difficulty of letting go of things that harm us, even when we know we should.
 
What You’ll Learn:
Laura's journey to becoming a comedian and how her dysfunctional past shaped her humor. The importance of having a sense of humor as a coping mechanism and a superpower. Dr. Stephanie's experience of starting her podcast and hiring someone to handle production. The challenges of being an older comic and the importance of taking younger peers seriously. The significance of recovery and how it is often difficult for people to let go of the things that are hurting them, even if they know they need to. The importance of mental health and how it is still stigmatized, despite people becoming more accepting of it. Bringing mental health services to her office, partnering with Curious Functional Health, and the idea of having an open mic comedy night at her office as a way to promote mental health and bring people together.  
In this episode, we learn about the importance of representation in media and entertainment, and how it can inspire us to take action towards achieving our goals. Furthermore, we explore the significance of using humor as a tool to combat negative self-talk, emphasizing its essential role in maintaining good mental health and overall well-being.
 
 
To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net
 
1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657
 
To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Show Notes:
In this episode of Women Seeking Wellness, Dr. Stephanie Maj speaks with Deb Campbell, MS, LMFT, the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of Curis Functional Health, about her expertise in whole-body healing through physical, mental, and nutritional health care. With almost two decades of experience as a therapist, Deb has worked extensively with professional athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, and Olympic athletes, helping them address their mental health and physical well-being.
Deb shares her passion for understanding the interconnection of the body and everything in it, which led her to explore the concept of integrated health care. They discuss the similarities between her approach and chiropractic principles, and the importance of addressing both physical and mental health for overall well-being.
The episode also delves into the impact of chronic laptop use on the spine and the vagus nerve, and various methods of vagus nerve stimulation to activate the parasympathetic nervous system for better overall health.
Deb's new health initiative called Curis Functional Health combines Chiropractic, functional medicine/nutrition, and mental health to help people improve their overall health and avoid pharmaceuticals. Her practice focuses on keeping people well, starting with pregnant women and following up through the baby's early years, recognizing the ripple effect of one small change in the family system.
 
What You’ll Learn:
The importance of addressing multiple aspects of health, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental health, in addition to physical health, for overall well-being. The benefits of integrating various aspects of health and wellness to help people heal using their nervous system. The similarities between an integrated approach to health care and chiropractic principles, and how addressing mental, physical, and chemical stress can achieve overall health and wellness. The impact of chronic laptop use on the spine and the vagus nerve, and the importance of activating the parasympathetic nervous system for better overall health. The challenges of having a new baby while also taking care of another child, and the importance of the three-legged stool approach to addressing all aspects of health. The ripple effect of one small change in the family system, and the significance of prenatal and pediatric care in keeping people well.  
Overall, this episode offers insights into a new approach to health care that aims to improve people's lives in a holistic way, recognizing the interconnection of the body, mind, and environment. Join us to learn from Deb's wealth of knowledge and experience in holistic wellness and therapeutic techniques.
To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net
 
1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657
 
To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.
 

Show Notes:
Welcome to Women Seeking Wellness, the podcast that helps women of all ages find the real path to wellness. Hosted by Dr Stephanie Maj, Women Seeking Wellness is a blend of humor, inspiration, and interviews that leads you to a healthier, happier life.
Do you have a question for Dr Stephanie? Leave a voicemail at (708) 808-6250 and you might just hear the answer on the next episode. With over 15 seasons of experience, Dr Stephanie is an expert in her field. And now, in 2023, she's back with a reboot of her podcast and a brand-new format called Seasons.
This year, Women Seeking Wellness is doing a spring season and a fall season. The spring season will be a culmination of all the interviews and topics that Dr Stephanie has been wanting to do but hasn't had the chance to cover yet. In the future, there may be themed seasons, but for now, we're just excited to bring you this incredible content.
"What You'll Learn":
Discover practical tips and tricks to live a healthy and happy life at any age Gain inspiration and motivation from interviews with leading experts in health and wellness Submit your own questions to Dr Stephanie for a chance to hear her answer on the show Enjoy the show's new format of seasonal releases, with a spring and fall season in 2023 Learn about the in-office promotion to receive over $200 off a full evaluation for headache relief. For more information about Dr Stephanie and Women Seeking Wellness, visit DrMaj.com and follow the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Don't wait - start your journey to wellness today!

SUMMARY:
In this episode of Women Seeking Wellness, Dr. Stephanie Maj greets her listeners and expresses her excitement for the new year. She reflects on her attempts to reboot her podcast over the past year and acknowledges that she lost steam during the pandemic but is determined to try again with the help of a production team. Dr. Maj shares that the purpose of the podcast is to introduce her listeners to the amazing people in her life and to have their conversations recorded for all of history. She feels hopeful for the new year and is not one to poo-poo New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Maj mentions that she had been in a rut due to the loss of her father last year, but is now determined to take more positive actions, including working on her morning routine again.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Dr. Stephanie Maj's thoughts on rebooting her podcast The purpose of the Women Seeking Wellness podcast Dr. Maj's outlook on the new year and New Year's resolutions Dr. Maj's challenges and what she is doing to get back on track In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Maj talks about her journey with the podcast and her goals for the new year. She shares her experiences with the pandemic and how it affected her creativity and motivation for the podcast. Dr. Maj also highlights the importance of having a morning routine and the challenges she faces with mindlessly scrolling through social media. The listeners will learn about Dr. Maj's determination to bring her podcast back to life and how she is working towards her goals.
QUOTES:
"I’ve been thinking and I’m just laughing at my attempts at reboot. Over the course of the last year or so, I lost my steam during the pandemic and then decided to try again and then try again." "I have found somebody that’s gonna help me with that process, so that all I need to do is have fun and talk, which, you know, I love to talk." "I think some amazing people are in my life and I want you guys to meet them and I want our conversations recorded for all of history." "My dad passed away last year in the spring and that pretty much dried up my creative juices, and God love him. He was very sick and you know, it wasn’t a tragedy, it was just age and, and. You know, he was free of his body."  
To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net
1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657
To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.
 
TRANSCRIPT:
[00:00:00] Good morning everybody. It's morning here in Chicago. Welcome to Women Seeking Wellness. Happy 2023, and I just wanna say hello. Hello. I missed you all. I've been thinking and I'm just laughing at my attempts at reboot. Over the course of the last year or so, I lost my steam during the pandemic and then decided to try again and then try again.
And here I am trying again. I'm doing more than trying. I'm doing it, I believe I cracked the code in that. I am hiring it out. I'm just hiring out the production. I don't know if you guys all know this. I have been the one that does the recording. Obviously, this is my voice. I'm recording. I am the one that edits, I was the one that, audio [00:01:00] edits, tags publishes artwork, social media website.
It, was a bit. It was, it was a bit, so it was always daunting for me to, think about doing more episodes. So I have found somebody that's gonna help me with that process, so that all I need to do is have fun and talk, which, you know, I love to talk. And, also, I, have some interviews in store, which is very exciting.
You know, me and my interviews. I love that. It's really one of the reasons why I started the podcast is that I. I think some amazing people are in my life and I want you guys to meet them and I want our conversations recorded for all of history. So, okay, what is going on with me? Let me think. So 2023. Whoop, whoop.
I am feeling [00:02:00] very

To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net
1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657
To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.
 
TRANSCRIPT:
Anne Nicholson Weber: 00:00 Welcome. This is episode 2. I'm so glad you're here. My guest today is chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Maj, who explains how chiropractic care during pregnancy can help prepare your body for a more effective labor and an easier childbirth. [music] This is the BirthGuide podcast -- conversations about building your circle of support in the childbearing year. We connect you with experts in our community who can help you conceive, stay healthy in pregnancy, have a safe and satisfying birth and embrace the joys and challenges of becoming a new family. I'm your host, Anne Nicholson Weber, the founder of BirthGuideChicago.com, where every month thousands of Chicago area families find relationship-centered care, from preconception through the postpartum period. [music] Welcome to a new episode of the BirthGuide podcast. Today we're talking about the benefits of chiropractic care in pregnancy. Joining me to talk about this is Dr. Stephanie Maj with Community Chiropractic. She has been practicing for 26 years and has specific expertise in the area of perinatal care, including Webster certification. So Dr. Maj, maybe you could talk first off about what kinds of issues can arise in childbirth that having had chiropractic in pregnancy could have helped to prevent. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:42 Yeah. Well, first off, thank you so much for having me on your show and for what you do in the Chicagoland community. It's such a resource and it's so helpful. Anne Nicholson Weber: 01:54 Well, thank you. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:55 I love talking about this. I love talking to new families that want to have a more proactive, a more intentional birth. And I really feel like my job is to help prepare them, where most everyone that I know has either an OB or a midwife or somebody assisting them and their job is more of monitoring -- it's watching, it's testing, it's looking for trouble, you know. And what my job is really to do is to prepare your body for delivery. And, you know, if we look at what the troubles are, we would back up to the first, just the anatomy. The baby -- the uterus and the baby -- are sitting on your pelvis. That bony pelvis is what that baby has to get through there. And so a lot of our focus is the alignment of that pelvis. So when you have a balanced pelvis, the hole that the baby comes out of is wide and open and uniform. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 03:02 So when the baby's coming down the birth canal, there are bony landmarks that the baby has to hit and things happen when the baby hits them: the shoulders move, the baby twists. And this is how this dance of getting out of the uterus and getting born, this is the dance of that. There's twists, there's turns, it all relies on this pelvis being in the right alignment. So if your pelvis is twisted, it can interfere. It can actually make that hole distorted and interfere with the baby's ability to get through your pelvis, the actual boniness of your pelvis. But it also can interfere with the baby, you know, when it's supposed to hit this certain bone and trigger a reflex, and then the shoulders, you know, tilt and the head turns or whatever, if that bone isn't there, then that doesn't happen. And so that's where the babies can get stuck in a certain portion of the birthing process. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 04:01 You know, most everybody that comes to me is looking to have a vaginal delivery. Basic. The people that come to me tend to have more of that intentional idea of like, not being medicated, not having interventions. You know, I wanna make sure that I help their bodies make that happen. Instead of thinking of it like what problems there are, it's like, how do we avoid