Beyond Birth

What do podcasts, periods, and the pandemic all have in common? Nothing really. But they ARE all topics discussed in today’s episode as Liz and Sharon sit down for a coffee chat brimming with a variety of topics you won’t want to miss, including: Some of their favorite morning podcasts to start the day with. The benefits of tracking period cycles. Their relationship with food and how this has changed throughout the course of the pandemic. The stress of the day-to-day “hamster wheel” so many of us feel stuck on during these times, how this can impact our closest relationships with our partners and family, and some tips they've learned to help.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this latest conversation among friends. And as always, if you would like to join the conversation yourself, feel free to reach out at any time via the links below! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Daily Podcast NPR's Up First Podcast The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Brené Brown's Podcast, Unlocking Us episode with Drs. John

Hitting the wall of pandemic fatigue and watching our community weather snowpacalypse in Texas has led us to the decision to postpone our upcoming retreat. We'll pick a weekend in April and would love for you to join us then! In the meantime, if you have the funds, please direct them to support our community in Texas.  Mutual Aid Funds on Venmo @feedthepeopledallas @mutualaidHOU @austinmutualaid @pmgmutualaid @trinitymutualaid Habitat Texas    Feeding Texas Take care of each other! xo Liz & Sharon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Content Warning: This episode covers assault, loss, and trauma.  There are experiences throughout our life that can cause us to want to remove ourselves from our bodies. Experiences that make it feel as if inhabiting our own bodies is not safe- making us get accustomed to living outside of ourselves. In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with acupuncturist and wellness specialist Drea Miller as they discuss: How to recognize that you are not connected with your own body and what that means.  How your body can bring attention to past traumas that have not been dealt with in healthy ways (if at all)- and how that information can be used to understand the disconnect within yourself to begin the journey towards feeling safe and connected to your body again. The use of psychedelics for various therapeutic purposes to help unwind parts of the brain that make us feel disconnected and the extensive research being completed on that subject.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Registration for the Unrefined

Do you listen to your intuition? Many of us try to listen to our gut instinct when it comes to big decisions in our lives- but do you listen to your gut (pun intended) when it comes to your health as well? In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to discuss the importance of listening to our bodies and following our intuition when it comes to our individual and unique health needs.  They discuss:    How to use your B.R.A.I.N. (Benefits, Alternatives, Intuition and what would happen if you did Nothing?) after a medical diagnosis. Making sure you’re listening to your body- and equally important- making sure your practitioner is listening to you. Why it can be important to seek out multiple opinions when it comes to your health. The benefits of functional medicine as an alternative approach.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Registration for the Unrefined SHE virtual retreat on Saturday, February 27th.   CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined S

In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon sit down with podcast host and aspiring life coach, Candyce Shuford, as they discuss what it means to step into our power, how important it is to remember (or maybe discover for the first time) what our true passions in life are and why it’s important to utilize the ability of self-reflection to hone in on our strengths AND our weaknesses. Because it’s only after we see and recognize ourselves as the whole, imperfectly perfect humans that we are, that our true expressions of joy and passion can come forward to shine. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Registration for the Unrefined SHE virtual retreat on Feb. 27th  Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur Dan Johnston's Website: dreamsaroundtheworld.com MUD/WTR- Candyce's affiliate link  Get Hype Playlist  The Enneagram Personality Test Myers-Briggs Personality Test CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice message MORE ABOUT GUEST CANDYCE SHUFORD Candyce is

Representation matters - and for far too long yoga has been lacking in just that. Often portrayed online and in the media, by only one demographic of people (i.e. skinny, white women), yoga teacher Saisha Lacon is here to prove that it’s not just for everyone- it’s for every BODY as well. In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with Saisha as they discuss: The inspiration behind Saisha’s brand, Thick Thigh Yoga, and why representation matters. How the teachings from yoga can apply to everyday life and how Saisha has even been able to incorporate it with her high school math students. The reason why the people who think they are bad at yoga are the ones who should be doing it the most. The easiest ways to start if you’ve never done it before and how it can be way less expensive (or free in some cases!) than you may think. If you’ve ever been hesitant to practice yoga in the past, not sure if it was right for you because of your shape, size, or ability- we would encourage you to try it. Yoga is not for only

You asked- they answered! In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to answer listener questions. Some of our favorites include: What is the first thing they want to do post-COVID? What future occupations did they see for themselves when they were in their 20’s? What is it about the Enneagram personality test they like so much? What is their take on Cannabis? What are they most excited about teaching their children and what are they the most scared of teaching them? Those answers and more- get to know Liz and Sharon as they dive into your questions. Like sitting down for a conversation with a friend, they chat about a variety of topics you won’t want to miss! (And yes- you will get the answer to the most important question of them all- what WOULD they choose when given the choice between bacon or cake??). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Matthew Walker Teaches the Science of Better Sleep | Masterclass Why We Sleep - Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker The Enneagram Personalit

Exhaustion. All parents feel this from time to time and in varying degrees. But what is it called if you feel tired all the time, seemingly with no end in sight? What is it called when you feel beyond exhaustion itself- not just in a physical manner but emotionally as well? Burnout. In this week’s episode, Liz talks to nutritional therapy practitioner and certified pre and postnatal fitness coach, Katie Harrell, all about burnout- what it is exactly, and what we can do about it.  TOPICS INCLUDE:  How to distinguish between burnout and normal parent exhaustion. Actual signs of burnout that you may think are unrelated. Why it can be so hard for parents to admit when they need help. Ways to combat burnout and the self-care tips everyone needs to be doing. We will all have those days when the hours are long and even the coffee isn’t helping- but it’s important to be able to recognize when the level of exhaustion has become too much and the stress feels insurmountable. Recognizing- and acknowle

In the first episode of 2021, Liz and Sharon are “unpacking the should,” and diving into the pressures we face from society, those around us, and even from ourselves on everything we are made to feel we “should” (or should not) be doing with our time and lives. “You should lose the baby weight.” “You should be focused on your family and not your career.” “I shouldn’t be resting right now when there’s so much to do…” What happens if we let go of the pressure to always feel the need to conform to all of the “shoulds” in life, step away from the guilt and listen to our own intuition instead? WE DIVE INTO:  Managing the guilt that often comes with the word should. How to get yourself out of the should spirals How to deal with the shoulds - What is your intuition telling you? Remember, only you can ultimately decide what feels right for your life. No matter how many "shoulds" and "should nots" are thrown your way.  Try not to should on yourself - and don't put shoulds on to others either.  MEN

It’s time for the calls of "New Year, New You"!  Promises (set for you by others) that you can diet away your body or gain millions in a year are flooding your inbox or social feed. If you are already finding yourself falling into the downward spiral of New Year New You, this episode is for you. We call bullshit on New Year New You and instead give actionable ways to set goals (or not) that are attainable and long term. We talk about ways to support the body, mind and being to attain the BHAG (big hairy audacious goals) for the year and the importance of your autonomy in deciding your goals. We hope this conversation helps you find ways to set attainable goals if you want and support yourself in the process. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Become a beta tester for Liz’s Badass Birthers Club! Limited enrollment space so register here CONNECT WITH US  Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram  Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice message  MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Liz (sh

Merry Merry and Happy Happy from Liz & Sharon!  Today's minisode is here to wish you a happy holiday season and new year, and share what's cooking in our holiday kitchens while we take a little break this week!  We'll be back with a full episode next week to talk all about the New Year and New Bullshit (or same bullshit?)!  Happy Holidays!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Today, Liz sits down with the brilliant Tracey Biebel today to discuss the big feelings around this weird holiday season and how to process grief and disappointment. Be prepared to breathe a huge sigh of relief as Tracey offers brilliant ways to emotionally simplify, declutter, set healthy boundaries and lead with empathy through this season.   We dive into:  Nurturing relationships when you don't have the opportunity to miss each other Handling disappointment in a healthy way, with both parents and kids  Empathizing, normalizing, and building resilience with kiddos  Why you should care about 20% less  Mentioned in this episode  Episode 12 Parenting with Empathy Co-dependent No More More about Tracey Tracey has a passion for helping people find the joy in the life they are living. Helping people connect with their children, partners, family members, friends, and themselves in new and more fulfilling ways is her goal as a therapist. She is both a biological and adopt

As we settle into winter it can be a struggle to nurture the body and soul during this time of year. Especially in #2020. On today’s episode, Liz and Sharon dish the ways they keep it simply cozy and embrace the season through Hygge and some other things they can more easily pronounce. Sharon touches on some traditions she is bringing into her family culture and Liz drops some knowledge on supporting the body through the seasonal transition. Grab a warm beverage, a cozy blanket and snuggle up for this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Clare Paint Sharon’s Gua Sha Tutorial on Instagram About Liz & Sharon Liz (she/her)  is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of the online education and lifestyle brand, Liz Winters Wellness and lives in Oregon with her 3 dogs, 2 cats, amazing partner and kiddos. Sharon (she/her) is a homesteading mountain mama, womxn’s sustainable wellbeing educator and coffee enthusiast. She is the founder of theGlowEmp

Is your body trying to tell you something?  When something is out of balance, your body doesn't just shoot you a text or leave you a passive aggressive note on the fridge to do the damn dishes, it sends you symptoms: fatigue, acne, indigestion, etc.<-- all messages from the body. In today's episode, Sharon sits down with naturopathic doctor and herbalist, Dr. Shannon Curtis to discuss these messages from the body, the importance of connecting with nature and achieving balance through cyclical living. Shannon and Sharon do a deep dive, applying this framework to the hormonal imbalances and the health of skin (which so often gives a clear message of what's happening internally),  through seasonal transitions. Connect with Dr. Shannon Curtis Wild Roots Alchemy  @dr.shannoncurtis  About Liz & Sharon Liz is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of the online education and lifestyle brand, Liz Winters Wellness and lives in O

Happy Thanksgiving y'all! This year the holidays look and feel a lot different. Like many folks, we are coming to terms with what it means to celebrate Thanksgiving, how it differs from what we were we were taught as kids, and how our privilege has set us up to be #blessed.  In today's episode, we discuss the Thanksgiving myth, break down the narcotic of nostalgia around the holidays, and talk about the balance between #blessed vs. gratitude and consumerism vs. abundance. However you choose to spend your Thursday, we are grateful for you, our unrefined community and hope you have a safe holiday. Mentioned in this episode: Liz's Spicy Pumpkin Chili  Sharon's Pumpkin Bread Ep. 68 "At Least" and other shit not to say after Pregnancy Loss The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story & the Lasting Damage they Imbue Native American Heritage Day First People's Fund More about Liz & Sharon Liz is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of

Conscious consumerism isn’t just about going green. In this episode, Liz sits down with Cassie Kanable of the Northwest Kitchen to discuss what conscious consumerism really means and what makes something sustainable. The more you know, the more overwhelming it can be to make the right choice when voting with your dollars. Cassie and Liz lay down some tangible and sustainable ways you can become a more conscious consumer to support your energy, ethics and budget. And of course with the holidays upon us, these boss babes discussed ways to be thoughtful conscious consumers when gifting this holiday season. Get ready to take notes! Speaking of the holidays, Make sure you grab Cassie’s North+West Kitchen Digital Holiday Cookbook. It’s GORGEOUS and FREE! And will add a fresh take of holly jolly cheer to this uniquely different (ahem 2020) holiday season! More about Cassie Cassie Kanable (she/her) is a small-town holistic nutritionist, chef, podcaster, and low-tox living educator. Cassie is also the creator/editor o

Did you know there is a direct connection between emotions and pelvic floor? A stressful experience can affect the function of the pelvis, create discomfort, and even lead to chronic pain. Today Liz and Sharon have an epic conversation with Dr. Laurel Proulx of FEM Unfolding about the correlation between pelvic floor dysfunction and emotions, identity loss & helplessness that come with chronic pain, what a pelvic health physical therapist is and how to find one, what to look for in a pelvic health PT as a sexual trauma survivor, exercise options and THE best exercise to do for the pelvic floor. Also cinnamon rolls. More about Dr. Laurel Proulx Laurel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and a PhD candidate studying pelvic pain. She is the creator of Postpartum Connect, a program to help new parents connect the dots from birth to running & jumping, including the first poop to returning to sex and everything inbetween. Lucky you! Right now you can grab Postpartum Connect a

Big week, big feelings, big time for action.  It's election week, and while we still don't know the outcome, it's important to discuss how to move forward and remain engaged participants in our democracy.  Because here's the truth: the civil unrest, need for reform,  awakening to injustices suffered by so many Americans daily is not magically going away with newly elected officials.  So what do we do?  In today's episode, Sharon and Liz discuss what to do after the election results roll in,  how to remain engaged in politics and social justice, hold our elected officials accountable and make your voice heard everyday, not just during the 4 year election cycle.  Mentioned in this Episode Thought you missed out on our SHEShop?! Think again! Period Power is now being offered Nov. 14 and we want to see you there! Register now to save your spot! About Liz & Sharon Liz is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of

"At least..." "This too shall pass! "oh you're getting your baby! "Aren't you scared?" --- all shit not to say, especially to someone navigating pregnancy after loss. But what about the term Rainbow Baby? This colloquial term refers to a healthy baby born after loss. Sounds nice right? Today, Sharon and Liz answer a listener question about the term "Rainbow Baby" and more specifically how to support parents as they navigate pregnancy and parenting after loss. For some, there is hope and power behind the term rainbow baby. Rainbow baby is a term that people have latched onto because it's comforting, rainbows are beautiful and a sign of joy. But not every parent identifies with the term "Rainbow Baby" and frankly not everyone gets a rainbow baby.  Liz and Sharon dive into their feelings around the label of rainbow baby, parenting after loss, and tangible and sensitive ways to support those navigating pregnancy after loss.  October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This type of pain and gri

Jasmine Katatikarn had a life plan that included having children in her early 30’s. After years of trying everything she could, her doctor gave her a less than 1% chance of being able to conceive. Nevertheless, she persisted and did not give up on her body and her dream. In today’s episode Jasmine shares her fertility journey and how she healed her body to grow her family. Jasmine is the founder of the FREEdom method for finding control in fertility. She helps women release the emotions, stress, and pure exhaustion of their fertility journey easily by approaching it with a mindset of an artist to live a life where no obstacle will ever get in the way of being “happy.” Jasmine is an ACC Certified Coach, Life Strategist, Animation Artist and Mama. You can learn more about Jasmine and take her free FREEdom method for fertility training at https://jazzkatat.com/ and make sure to give her a follow on her stunning Instagram account @jazzkatat Grab your ticket now for Unrefined SHE’s first SHEshop: Period Power for