Beyond Birth

Jenny and Liz attempt to talk for 35 minutes but it's really an hour of recapping: Our attempt at hanging out in person (hey we got to eat dinner together!)  How awesome our kids are Our thoughts on last week's episode with Coyote Midwifery specifically around intersectionality, high-risk birth support, and of course cheeseboards.  Liz's ankle is not really broken.  Jenny talks Liz through preparing for birth, big babies, and basically gives her much needed virtual doula support.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Did you know you don't have to choose between midwifery support and hospital care? Midwives are not just for crunchy folks. The midwifery model, rooted in social justice and autonomy of care, provides the support needed to birth how you choose be that in a hospital, home, birth center or the middle of a field. In this episode of the Beyond Birth Podcast, the midwife team behind Coyote Midwifery speaks to the differences between midwifery care and traditional hospital care, dispels myths about who can benefit from midwifery support, and the importance intersectionality in the birth world. In this episode Midwifery as a stand towards social justice and respecting autonomy. The difference between the midwifery model of care and traditional hospital care. Are midwives only for hippies? Prenatal and postpartum midwifery support The importance of treating the dyad, not birthing person and baby separately. Promoting confidence and independence, while providing support. What is sustainable midwifery and

Some of our favorite moments get recorded when we set aside agendas and let our thoughts wander into authentic, unplanned conversation. Grab a cup of tea and curl up on the couch or throw on some shoes and go for a walk and let’s all catch up. What’s going on in our lives lately? Well, Liz broke her ankle on an assault bike (not its fault) at 8 months pregnant. We are both raising three-nagers who are learning to master the art of a slammed door. (Slamming that door right on our last nerve!) We talk in depth about how to communicate with people in our lives when we aren’t feeling ok but also want to show up authentically without feeling like discussing hard things is out of place. You know … “it’s ok to not be ok”, but is it always ok? Join Liz’s Strong As A Mother Facebook Group 10 things to say to your kids instead of Stop Crying by The Gottman Institute. Daytime Parenting vs Nighttime Parenting About the Beyond Birth Podcast Welcome to the Beyond the Birth Podcast. Co-hosted each week by Liz Winters ( Nutr

Have you accepted postpartum pain, leaking and discomfort as a normal part of motherhood? For so many postpartum people, pelvic floor dysfunction negatively impacts quality of life, intimacy, and self-esteem. But when common symptoms are presented to providers, they are often met with a shoulder shrug and told this is the new normal. Friend, it doesn't have to be. Today on the Beyond Birth Podcast, Kelley Burke, LMT and pelvic floor therapist, dispels myths around postpartum pelvic floor care, provides insight into a realistic recovery timeline, and offers a refreshing perspective that symptoms of postpartum pain do not need to be your new normal. In this episode: The gray area of postpartum care. What happens and who do you turn to after that 6 week check-up? The different types of professional pelvic floor therapists Emotional and energetic connection to pelvic floor Symptoms do not have to be the new normal Pelvic floor self-care "Normal" Postpartum recovery timeline Things to do during pregnanc

Welcome Heather Englund to this week's episode of the Beyond Birth Podcast!  Heather Englund is the face and voice behind the food and healthy living website Fit Mama Real Food.  She shares real food recipes the entire family will love, plus quick and effective home workouts and inspiration for living your healthiest, happiest, and best life. Heather is also host of the weekly healthy living podcast Fit Mama Real Food Radio and is the creator of Fit Mama Real Food on YouTube, where you’ll find quick workouts, healthy recipes and tips.  Heather is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor, certified YogaFit instructor along with many more fitness specialties under her belt. As a mom of 4, Heather understands how much work it is to feed your family homemade, real food.  That’s why she is so passionate about sharing delicious, healthy meals that don’t take up all your time and energy.  She is a meal planning pro and loves to help you become one too!  Connect with Heather on Instag

Liz and Jenny sit down today for a catch up episode: discussing Cribsheet by Emily Oster, talking body parts with toddlers, finding happiness, and taking responsibility for your journey. In this episode: Can you be happy and yet not content at the same time? Is that not being in the moment? Is that not practicing gratitude?  Sweet toddler Edith is very informed on her anatomy and is proud to be on Team Vulva with her mama and the rest of the women in this wide world!  Liz celebrates the beautiful, personal care she is receiving from her birth team. It *can* be this good! And how a doula who knows you personally can help you get a little bit better support. Find your best team and take charge of your journey.  We finally get around to reviewing Cribsheet by Emily Oster. Emily takes a data-driven approach to the questions parents have in their child’s first two years of life. Straight data without judgement is a refreshing change from the piles of “you should do this or shouldn’t do that”

Is the utter exhaustion of postpartum parenting normal or just common? With more than 40% of the autoimmune symptoms reported in the first year of parenting, postpartum autoimmunity is a real issue (that is often overlooked!) In today's interview with Brandy Cummings, we discuss the root causes of postpartum autoimmunity, things you can do now to support your overall health, and how to advocate for the support needed and deserved postpartum. In this episode:  What exactly is postpartum autoimmunity Why autoimmunity is so common and the root causes  What folks can do to support their preconception health and reduce the likelihood of developing autoimmunity How nutrition plays a vital role in autoimmune function  What foundational nutrition look like.  The importance of developing postpartum support plan Catch Brandy at the online 2020 AIP Summit Jan 6-12, 2020 About Brandy: Brandy Cummings is a certified Nutrition Consultant trained in Functional Medicine. She has her masters in

Happy New Year! Welcome to the Roarin’ 20s. Liz and Jenny are setting some roots and gazing upward for the new year and the new possibilities of 2020. What’s your word for this year … or this decade? Can you pick a word that is helping you take action in your life? Or, do you take Liz’s route and pick out an emoji? Can we set goals, and do we feel achievement without external validation? Jenny shares her hope to find the balance of the “me” and “we” in marriage. Money in the new year is always a topic! Liz and family are doing a “spending freeze” month. Join them to see how your mindset, energy, and bank account change. Or try out one of Jenny’s new approaches to budgeting: multiple bank accounts. Liz checks in on her pregnancy and how she is feeling these days with her baby, Cricket. (And it isn’t all rainbows and happy moments.) Pregnancy after loss is intense and beautiful and hard. It requires a lot of patience and a lot of intentional living in the moment. Liz opens up about her raw feelings, and the ebb

Raise your hand if finding childcare has you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or just endlessly confused. ME TOO friends! Which is why I'm so excited about this conversation with Ren Johns, founder of PDX Waitlist. Ren demystifies childcare and makes this piece of the parenting puzzle so much easier (for all caretakers involved).  Not in Oregon? No worries! Ren shares universal tips to make getting quality, affordable care when you need it possible!  In this episode we cover: When parents should start looking for care Different care options: in-home, center, nanny-share and what to expect with each. Things parents should consider when choosing a care model Top questions to ask care providers  The difference between popular curriculums like Montessori, Reggio, and Waldorf How to broach difficult conversations with care providers in a way that everyone feels heard and supported Be sure to check out Ren's upcoming class in Portland on January 25!  Connect with Ren  @pdxwaitlist 

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2020 by sharing our most popular episode of 2019. Enjoy! Jenny and Liz will be back soon!  Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, author, and mom with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. IN THIS EPISODE Why is prenatal nutrition important? Epigenetics is (in part) the expression of our baby’s genes. Prenatal nutrition can minimize the risk of baby developing issues later in life. Newsflash: 17 years before research gets into clinical practice. Hospital/office policy may be further delayed. Navigating vegetarian/vegan pregnancy: it’s not all protein concerns, it’s getting enough micronutrients including choline, DHA, iron, B12, glycine, K2, zinc, plus others, AND their “absorbability”, form, and concentration. Concern: If it doesn’t come in the context of full food, does it work in the same way? Truth: We don’t know, which is why Lily recommends getting these nutrients from food and not relying on a pren

Welcome to the Beyond the Birth Podcast. Co-hosted each week by Liz Winters (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified pre and post-natal coach, and mama) and Jenny Anderson (doula, Birthfit Regional Director, certified yoga instructor, and mama). Our hope is to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood with evidence based guidance, informative interviews, and entertaining anecdotes from our perspectives as moms, entrepreneurs, and birth professionals. About Kira Kira Rodenbush is a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts.  She has extensive experience with prenatal and postpartum massage, as well as grief and trauma support through massage. Kira believes in providing her clients with the space to disconnect from the internal chatter and slip into that zone where they can acknowledge the body’s inherent intelligence and desire for wellness. Using a blend of techniques woven into a Swedish massage that’s as firm

What do you want out of these last few weeks of 2019? What are your feelings as we move to 2020? On today's episode of the Beyond Birth Podcast, Jenny and Liz attempt to answer these same questions and take an unexpected adventure into the world of conscious consumerism, being in the present movement, embracing the seasonality of life, and finding ease in our intentions for the new year. Stay Connected @birdie.in.bend bend.birthfit.com @lizwinterswellness lizwinterswellness.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Today on the Beyond Birth Podcast, we are answering your fabulous listener questions!  How do you set boundaries with such personal work? If you could be anything else in an alternate life, what would it be?  What advice would you give your childhood self? Favorite Christmas Movies?  And more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Happy Thanksgiving from Jenny and Liz!  In this episode of the Beyond Birth Podcast, we chat about our favorite holiday traditions around Thanksgiving and Christmas. We also dive into the expectations to DO ALL THE THINGS, what we think really matters and how we maintain our sanity.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

This week on the Beyond Birth Podcast, Liz chats with with Sarah Clark of Fab Fertile. Sarah offers fertility coaching programs for couples struggling with infertility. Her approach centers on functional lab testing and a holistic preconception team to support couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby! You can find Sarah at FabFertile.com or on Instagram @fabfertile.  Stay Connected @lizwinterswellness lizwinterswellness.com @birdie.in.bend bend.birthfit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Spoiler alert: Liz is expecting! Today on the podcast, Jenny and Liz discuss their experiences navigating pregnancy after loss, what has provided them peace of mind, where they still struggle and where to seek support.  Mentioned in this episode:  stillBirthday.com Bereavement Doula Database Expectful meditation and mindfulness app Pregnancy After Loss Support  Pregnancy Apps we love: Ovia Pregnancy The Bump Sprout Pregnancy App  Stay Connected @lizwinterswellness Lizwinterswellness.com @birdie.in.bend bend.birthfit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

What is self-care? We all know the instagrammable hashtag worthy self-care, but what if that doesn't jive with you? If you've experienced trauma or loss, the pressure to practice self-care may actually cause more anxiety (and thus defeat the purpose).  In today's episode, Liz shares what self-care actually is, why it matters, and some unconventional ideas for self-care.  Stay Connected @lizwinterswellness Lizwinterswellness.com @birdie.in.bend bend.birthfit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Each birth story and loss story, each journey into motherhood, is unique. Healing from a loss does not happen overnight. In some ways it feels like we are always healing. We will always be aware of it in our very bones, and often reminded in our daily lives as we find our way through this unexpected path. And as unfamiliar that it is to us who are experiencing it, so it is to those around us who love us and want to support us. While there is no formula for exactly what to do or what to say or how to support a family that has experienced loss, Liz and Jenny are here to share with you what we have learned. Topics addressed: Processing our feelings and letting those around us process their’s. Everyone touched by this family and this baby deserves to grieve and proves. Processing with your partner: withdrawing, picking fights, lashing out. How to talk about feelings with people who don’t normally talk about them. Grief circles/ripple metaphor Appropriate approaches: How to offer help without overwhelmi

On today's episode, Liz shares the birth and loss of her stillborn son, Elliot Andrew Winters, how this experience changed her, and how it lit a fire under her to support other mama's experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.  Mentioned in this episode: Jenny's Loss Story The fabulous birth team at Alma Midwifery in Portland OR Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep The Grieving Mama's Guide to Postpartum Recovery After Loss From Speechless to Supportive: How to Support a Loved One After Pregnancy Loss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

Welcome to the Beyond the Birth Podcast. Co-hosted each week by Liz Winters (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified pre and post-natal coach, and mama) and Jenny Anderson (doula, Birthfit Regional Director, certified yoga instructor, and mama). Our hope is to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood with evidence based guidance, informative interviews, and entertaining anecdotes from our perspectives as moms, entrepreneurs, and birth professionals. We’re back! Jenny and Liz took a three month break: unplanned, uncoordinated, and REAL. Coming back refreshed and resettled to bring you our best. It has been a summer of processing some big feelings and working towards our true selves. Motherhood, marriage, and life are not always Instagram, picture perfect. We grow, ache, laugh, grieve, and love our way through it all.  Liz’s summer was capped off with the completion of her latest project: Postpartum Plan for Loss Moms. It is the only plan out there for