Best Ms Lmft Podcasts (2025)

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76: Why We Need More Perimenopause Professionals in Mental Health with Julie Cardoza, MS, LMFT and IWHI Graduate 40:08

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“Mental health and physical health can’t be separated.” – Julie Cardoza For many women, the first signs of perimenopause aren’t hot flashes or irregular cycles; they’re mental health changes like anxiety, burnout, irritability, and brain fog. In the conventional medical system, these symptoms are often treated in isolation, without anyone connectin…

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Espresso Shots - Episode 2 - 8-25-2025 7:11

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In addition to our word of the week and all the exciting Covenant news, let's check in and see how our pre-k students are getting ready to be learners.By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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80. A Bariatric Athlete Journey with Bodybuilder Ana Claro 31:17

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric bodybuilder, Ana Claro, also known as @bananasplit_gettinfit on IG. We discussed: How Ana used her Crossfit workouts to gain strength and muscle mass Why Ana decided to compete in a transformation show this summer How Ana fueled for gaining muscle and to prepare for …

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The New Therapy That's Changing Chronic Pain Treatment (Brandon Yarns, MD, MS) 58:44

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Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and Brandon Yarns, MD, MS, as they explore why Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) is gaining recognition as one of the most effective emerging treatments for chronic pain. Together, they unpack how stress, past experiences, and unprocessed emotions can shape chronic neuroplastic conditions—and share strategi…

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77: How Integrative Women's Health Education Can Help Your Physical Therapy Patients Enjoy Life More with Dr. Megan Wells 27:01

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“I can’t just treat a knee or a shoulder; if I really want to make progress with people and they're not sleeping well or they're not eating well, I'm not getting anywhere with them.” – Megan Wells True healing requires a full-body, holistic approach. Especially in this continuing COVID world, many of our clients come to us struggling with condition…

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Espresso Shots - Episode 1 - 8-18-2025 6:31

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Welcome to our first espresso shot - you can quickly catch up on what is going on at Covenant and hear a little bit about how we cultivate virtue in our students.By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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#140: Parenting the Competitive Athlete: A Mother-Daughter Conversation 47:12

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Join Lexi Giblin, PhD (Opal Co-Founder) for a heartfelt conversation with mother-daughter duo Kara Bazzi, LMFT (Opal Co-Founder and Director of Opal's Exercise+Sport Program) and Sophia, a soon-to-be collegiate athlete. Together, they walk down memory lane to explore the stand out intersections of parenting and running in Sophia's high school caree…

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79. Nutrition for Injury Recovery 29:00

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What are the 3 phases of healing after injury Calorie and protein, carbohydrate and fat needs during healing Key nutrients for bone healing Key nutrients for soft tissue healing Debate on collage supplementation Supplements for healing What to avoid during recovery Let me know wh…

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Episode 19 - Compassion Fatigue 47:19

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Send us a text The Professors discuss compassion fatigue and its impact on people, not just therapists but people in general as well. The Professors explore coping and managing compassion fatigue with a little humor and seriousness. Support the showBy Dr. Mark Brana, Ph.D MS LCPC, Shameka Green, MS LMFT, Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC

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75: What's Missing From The Conversation on Longevity with Andrea Nakayama 1:00:14

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“When we are so restricted and tied to all the things we have to do, we're not actually supporting longevity.” - Andrea Nakayama Health practitioners and clients are often looking for the same thing: the “right” tools and protocols for women in perimenopause and beyond. Social media tells women they should be taking hormones, eating lots of protein…

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We Need to Talk About Whiteness (because it's killing us)! 34:40

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In this episode Dr Alex Iantaffi discusses why white supremacy culture is detrimental to everyone, including white people! They encourage us to dismantle white supremacy and pick 5 elements of white supremacy culture to illustrate how these are obstacles to our wellbeing and collective liberation. Here are the websites and book mentioned in the epi…

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74: Rich Relationships: How to Create a Million-Dollar Network Authentically with Selena Soo 48:29

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“One rich relationship is more valuable than a hundred casual connections.” - Selena Soo As health and wellness professionals, our work is built on connection. Whether it's with our clients, referral partners, or fellow practitioners, relationships are at the core of everything we do. Unfortunately, when it comes to growing our businesses, it’s eas…

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73: Innovations in Osteoporosis Care with CEO of Osteoboost, Laura Yecies 38:04

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*This episode is sponsored by Osteoboost* “The most important thing for fractures is to prevent them.” - Laura Yecies Osteoporotic fractures are one of the biggest threats to women’s quality of life as we age, and as practitioners, we’re in the perfect position to help our clients take action before it’s too late. Where cardiovascular disease is th…

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78. How to Fuel for HIIT Workouts after Bariatric Surgery 21:09

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: What is a HIIT workout? Which energy systems in our bodies fuel this type of workout? Why your carbohydrate intake matters Understanding the difference between hypoglycemia and dumping syndrome and how to avoid both How hydration and electrolytes play a critical role in energy & …

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72: Herbalism for Fertility for Women and Men with Liane Moccia 33:18

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“It’s important to take a holistic approach to a person’s fertility.” – Liane Moccia Our clients’ fertility journeys are about much more than getting pregnant. They’re navigating stress, nervous system imbalances, environmental toxins, and often a healthcare system that doesn’t consider these factors. On top of that, many times the focus is solely …

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71: How to Support Your Clients with Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Christina Bjorndal 52:00

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[TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics, including suicide] “Our thoughts drive our nervous system, and when you’re in a sympathetic state, it’s very difficult to achieve true healing.” - Dr. Christina Bjorndal Diet and lifestyle are crucial elements of our overall health and well-being, but we have to consider that they’re part of a larger puzzle. Whil…

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70: Hello Hot Flash! with Stephanie Shaw 43:13

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For many women, perimenopause comes with confusing symptoms that can’t seem to be explained and changes to your body that can feel like you’re losing control. Right now, only 4-6% of women in the US are receiving adequate medical menopause care, leaving the vast majority unsupported and confused about what’s happening with their bodies. This is whe…

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The Hidden Weight of Shame (Nicky Cameron, LCSW) 1:02:01

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In this episode, Nicky Cameron, LCSW, joins Christie Uipi, LCSW, to explore the complex and often hidden world of shame - what it is, how it shows up in our lives, how cultural messages can reinforce it, and the surprising ways it can fuel chronic symptoms. Together they dive into Nicky's lived experience with shame, offering insight into how it ca…

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69: Your Health Coach Will See You Now! with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D. 40:10

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“A health coach is somebody who truly hears you and can help you navigate through this increasingly complex medical system.” - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Health coaches can’t replace medical doctors. When it comes to acute care, you need a doctor, not a coach. But what happens when you get discharged? For many patients, a health crisis comes with the ne…

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Episode 18 - B*tch, Let's Be Honest 1:01:30

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Send us a text The Professors discuss being honest an owning your mistakes as a professional and as a person. Support the showBy Dr. Mark Brana, Ph.D MS LCPC, Shameka Green, MS LMFT, Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC

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77. How Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines Have Evolved with Steph Wagner, MS, RDN 45:23

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric dietitian, Steph Wagner, MS, RDN, also known as @bariatricfoodcoach on IG. We discussed: Steph's career path as a bariatric dietitian and why she opened her business, Bariatric Food Coach How the field of obesity medicine and bariatric nutrition has changed over the …

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68: What Market Trends In Women's Health Do You Need To Know? with Rachel Braun Scherl 50:19

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“People make choices and they pay for what they value.” - Rachel Braun Scherl As practitioners, it often feels like we’re being pulled in many different directions. You're seeing clients, managing operations, creating content, and still wondering how to reach more people and make your practice sustainable without burning out. At the same time, the …

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 37 - What Do You Miss with a Small School? - Joseph Mathew, MBA, Covenant Dad 22:08

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Mr. Mathew walks us through his discipleship journey with his kids. Hear how he lead them and how, after much thought and prayer, Covenant was right for his three unique children.By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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67: What are Bioidentical Hormones? with Kate Wells 41:18

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“Many women don't have the information they need to understand what's going on with their hormones.” - Kate Wells While the conversation around menopause and hormone therapy has progressed significantly in recent years, many women remain unaware of their options and lack access to practitioners who can guide them through these transitions. When you…

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#138: The Role of Relationships in Eating Disorders 54:41

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Eating disorders don’t exist in isolation—they are deeply connected to relationships. From the “why” behind disordered eating and movement patterns to the healing process, relationships have the power to either support or harm recovery. In today’s episode of The Appetite, Opal’s Co-Founder & Clinical Director, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, sits down with thera…

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Warm Take Wednesdays with Dr Alex Iantaffi - Trailer 5:00

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Announcing my new podcast series “Warm Take Wednesdays with Dr Alex Iantaffi”! Here’s the trailer explaining what the new series is about and telling you a little bit about me, your host. All links mentioned in the trailer can be found at: https://linktr.ee/xtaffi Feedback? Topics you would like me to discuss? Contact me through my website here! Th…

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Overwhelm and Humanity: Rethinking Awareness in a Capitalist World 1:07:43

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Welcome to the first episode of Warm Take Wednesdays with Dr Alex Iantaffi, where I speak candidly about whatever has been on my mind! This one is a reflection on awareness around issues that are often still ignored or stigmatized within dominant culture, and an invitation to consider expanding our framework beyond awareness and towards action for …

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66: Functional Medicine | Precision Health | Culinary Nutrition with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C 29:04

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“Until we address our entire environment and culture, I think we're going to keep seeing complex chronic illnesses on the rise.” - Shefaly Ravula Overall health begins in the gut, and many of our clients dealing with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain also struggle with gut health challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life. O…

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65: Unraveling CIRS: Mold, Inflammation, and the Path to Recovery with Jenny Johnson 51:24

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“About 24% of the population has susceptible genetics for chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS).” - Jenny Johnson Health and illness are not binary. A healthy person can become sick in no time, and vice versa. Ultimately, health is a continuum on which, no matter how you’re feeling, there are small steps you can take to improve. The foundat…

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The Healing Tools That Make the Biggest Difference (Daniel Lyman, LCSW) 58:29

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As therapists, Daniel Lyman and Christie Uipi have guided hundreds of clients through chronic pain, fatigue, GI symptoms, dizziness, and many other mindbody conditions. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the tools they return to most often in their work - sharing their essential healing techniques, core insights, and some of the most im…

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 36 - How to Raise Resilient Kids in an Entitled Culture - Rev. Mark Wuggazer, MA BCPC 32:44

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 36 - How to Raise Resilient Kids in an Entitled Culture - Rev. Mark Wuggazer, MA BCPC by Covenant Academy of Cypress, TXBy Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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Self Inquiry Series: Crop Top Bravery and Back into Dating 23:49

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In this episode, Delancey and Makaila wrestle with the gaze of others as their bodies change in eating disorder recovery. Off the mark, well-intentioned comments from others leave them flooded with shame and confusion. Delancey wishes others would not perceive her while Makaila is in conflict, on one hand desiring to be "fetishized" and on the othe…

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64: Lean Genes: How Understanding Genetics is Key to Metabolic Health and Healthy Weight with Dr. Phyllis Pobee 32:44

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“Weight loss resistance is never isolated. You never just have weight loss resistance and everything else is great.” - Dr. Phyllis Pobee For those of us dealing with the combination of hormonal changes postpartum or in perimenopause periods alongside chronic illnesses such as endometriosis or MCAS, our bodies, and especially our mitochondrial healt…

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76. A Deep Dive into Protein, Lifting, And Gaining Muscle With Dr. Stuart Phillips 59:44

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed protein researcher and professor, Dr. Stuart Phillips, also known @mackinprof on IG. We discussed: An overview of protein and what role it plays in gaining muscle What is leucine and how does it stimulate muscle protein synthesis The importance of resistance training and do we…

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63: Using The Art and Science of Homeopathy with Your Complex Clients with Dr. Ginger Nash, ND 47:58

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“Homeopathy can be a phenomenally powerful tool to use, especially for people who are sensitive.” - Dr. Ginger Nash, ND Homeopathy is a tool well-suited to the complexities of modern life. It works at the intersection of the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems, each of which is unbelievably complicated by itself. Every practitioner knows that th…

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Up to Speed: Addressing Gender Bias in Sports Science with Christine Yu 51:05

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Christine is an award-winning journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of sports, science, and gender. She’s the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, a book that explores how sports science has overlooked female athletes, and why that needs to change. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Out…

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 035 Neurofeedback: Helping people faster, Rhett Edwards, MA, LPC 44:26

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What is LENS therapy? Does it really work? Are there any risks? Join Rhett Edwards as we explore this therapy.By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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75. Optimizing Your Nutrition through the Menopause Transition with Registered Dietitian Tracy Bento 46:19

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Registered Dietitian, Tracy Bento, also known as @balancedbitesnutrition on IG. We discussed: Common symptoms women experience in perimenopause What contributes to weight gain during perimenopause/menopause What are the biggest nutrition recommendations Tracy provides Vitamin …

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Episode 17 - The Dating Remix 46:15

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Send us a text This episode focuses on Shameka's return to the dating world and her experiences being back out there. Support the showBy Dr. Mark Brana, Ph.D MS LCPC, Shameka Green, MS LMFT, Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC

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62: How to Support Your Clients to Prepare For and Recovery From Surgery with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt 37:01

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“Even five days of preparation before surgery can make a difference.” - Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt Having surgery is a massive stress on the body, and post-operative healing is such a catabolic experience that it needs much more than your typical day-to-day nutritional requirements. Even people in great health can benefit from targeted supplementation …

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61: Getting Nerdy about Hormones - Topical, Transdermal, Oral, Oh My! with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO 51:07

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“It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca When it comes to vaginal health, pelvic floor health, and incontinence issues, hormones play a critial role. From the type of hormones to oral formulations, injections, and topicals, there are a lot of options for hormone therapy, from the delivery vehicle to the forms of hormones…

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A New Way to Understand Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS and More (Howard Schubiner, MD) 1:09:10

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In this interview, Christie Uipi, LCSW, sits down with world-renowned mindbody physician Dr. Howard Schubiner to explore the limitations of the traditional medical model in treating conditions like POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), ME/CFS, and Long COVID. Together, th…

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 034 - Meg Eden Kuyatt, Author - Coming of Age with Autism 40:49

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Meg Eden Kuyatt lets us glimpse inside her mind and takes us through a journey of her writing and thinking. We also discuss the generational implications of Autism.By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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74. Eating to Build, Not Just Lose: How Bariatric STRONG Fuels Muscle Gains After Surgery 21:25

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I discuss: Why I decided to create the Bariatric STRONG program What are the most common struggles I see in active bariatric individuals and how I address those with evidence-backed nutrition guidelines What are the topics we cover in Bariatric STRONG and the resources I will gain from the …

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60: Sex Without Pain with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT 34:08

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“Pelvic health physical therapy is the best-kept secret in medicine.” - Dr. Heather Jeffcoat While we’ve been seeing Super Bowl ads for erectile dysfunction for years, women’s sexual dysfunction is very stigmatized. The idea of women having the freedom to discuss sexual health and get their questions answered is a new concept that’s only started in…

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59: Meet The Vagina Whisperer and What Your Clients Need to Know About Their Pelvic Floors 48:03

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Women are juggling a lot at every age and stage, from engaging with exciting opportunities and caring for aging parents to raising kids and showing up for all the extras like bake sales and school events. With everything on our plates, it’s easy to miss the signs of stress and burnout. We keep pushing through until our bodies start to whisper (or s…

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73. Beyond Weight Loss: Focusing on Body Composition and Muscle Gains with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Eric Smith 47:40

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, also known as @doctorericsmith_ on IG. We discussed: How Dr. Smith got into bariatric surgery and the difference between robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery Dr. Smith's philosophy around using body composition and muscle gain as a way …

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Covenant Coffee Club - Episode 033 - What is it like to be an adolescent male today? with Liam Whitfield M.S., LMFT Assoc. 34:37

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Why is it so hard for boys to grow up into stable and young men? Who can we they turn to for help, and how can parents help them walk the path into adulthood?By Covenant Academy of Cypress, TX

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58: How to Prevent and Heal Chronic Fatigue and Post Viral Illness with Dr. Jennifer Tufenkian, ND 34:13

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Chronic complex illnesses can be particularly difficult to treat with genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors converging to create a perfect storm, particularly during life stages such as perimenopause or postpartum. There are no simple, accessible tests to differentiate between viral activation, mold issues, gut issues, or any of a number of …

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Empathy in Action: Child Social Emotional Development for Caregivers and Teachers with Joe McQueen LBS1, M.Ed. 43:04

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Send us a text In this episode, international trainer, author, key note speaker consultant and active educator Joseph McQueen (Joe) joins me. Joe talks about how important it is for kids to grow emotionally and how their behaviors and feelings can be affected by past trauma. This episode is perfect for parents, caregivers, and childcare providers w…