Episodes
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If you’ve ever wondered how long you’ll breastfeed, or if breastfeeding feels like it could be too challenging, you’re not alone.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or anticipating life with twins, breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, especially when questions and doubts start to creep in.
When I was pregnant with my twins, I faced similar questions, even though I’d breastfed my older two children.
Thankfully, I discovered Kathryn Stagg through my IG network and a twin support group. After attending one of her free online talks and reading her book, I knew she was the real deal. Now, I’m thrilled to have her as our guest!
Kathryn Stagg is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and OCN Level 3 Holistic Sleep Coach with over 17 years of experience supporting families with feeding, sleep, and understanding normal baby behaviour. After breastfeeding her own twins with wonderful support, Kathryn dedicated herself to helping other families and even led the Multiple Birth Breastfeeding Project in Harrow. Honoured with the ABM’s Pam’s Prize in 2017, she’s a well-respected advocate for breastfeeding support.
Kathryn offers postnatal breastfeeding support right in the comfort of clients’ homes, as well as antenatal education for individuals and groups, and virtual support via Zoom. While she specializes in multiple-birth families, this episode covers breastfeeding tips and insights for all families, whether you’re welcoming one baby or three.
Her mission, to empower mums to breastfeed their babies with confidence, whether they have one or multiple little ones, through evidence-based information and compassionate support, shines through when she speaks.
In this episode, we dive into:
Why breastfeeding feels, or can be, challengingThe role of society and community in supporting mothersWhen to start preparing for breastfeedingWhat challenges to expect on the breastfeeding journey and how to overcome themCommon myths like “not having enough milk,” feeding frequency, and feeding babies to sleepPlus:
Why breastfeeding is a superpower
When and how to use technology and tracking apps to support your feeding journey
Tune in to hear more from this incredible expert!
Thank you for listening!
Learn more about Kathryn and her offers -> Kathryn Stagg IBCLC – Breastfeeding Support and Education at home, group or online, Holistic Sleep SupportRead the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/breastfeeding-challenges-and-tips-for-new-moms-expert-advice-with-kathryn-stagg/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
This week’s episode is an open and honest with a fellow prenatal & postnatal yoga and hypnobirthing instructor, and a Mama, Daria. Whether you are pregnant or have already given birth, this episode is for you!
Daria opens up about her approach to teaching Yoga and her personal experiences during pregnancy and postpartum. We dive deep into her journey with prolapse and how it shaped her postpartum and initial experiences of motherhood, physically as well as emotionally, and continues to do so.
Last month, Daria shook my belief system when she mentioned that if she were to give birth again, she would opt for an elective c-section. You may not expect a yoga and hypnobirthing teacher, who had a natural birth the first time around, to say this, so listen in to find out why.
Daria is an excellent pregnancy & postnatal yoga teacher (I know because I’ve been to her classes) specialising in core and pelvic floor health. She’s also a hypnobirthing instructor and a Thai Massage therapist.
She is incredibly knowledgeable and well informed in so many topics from anatomy, pelvic floor, prolapse, physiotherapy, hypnobirthing and of course pre and postnatal care.
Her passion lies in empowering women to understand their bodies through movement and knowledge to be the strongest version of themselves in pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
If you live in Valencia or can get there, and want to experience some Yoga or Hypnobirthing with Daria, email her at [email protected] or connect with Daria on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogawithdaria/
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post ->Natural Birth, Prolapse & Elective C-Sections: Redefining Birth with Daria - Krish YogaIf you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. In one of my Facebook support groups, someone shared some research that pointed that it takes an average of 4 adults to raise and nurture 1 child.
4 adults per child! That’s why I’m not surprised that now, as a mother of four, I’m experiencing firsthand the curiosity from others about how I manage it all.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share how I manage "it". Behind the smiling family photos, cute reels, cuddles, walks, and yoga, there’s a tremendous amount of help.
Yes, I am exhausted. Some days, my legs feel like jelly, and my sugar intake has tripled to keep me going. But, I’m here standing, and my experience of motherhood is gradually transitioning from survival mode to thriving mode. The mental load is tremendous, especially with a partner who works full-time and travels often. It’s crucial to dispel the myth of mothers doing it all alone, and I’m sharing with you my village hoping you can build one yourself too.
This episode is dedicated to every parent out there doing the work of multiple adults, whether you’re a single parent or part of a couple.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about how embracing help has enabled me to thrive as a mother of four.
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This week we discuss safety during childbirth with Gina Mundy, an attorney specializing in childbirth cases.
For over 20 years, Gina’s focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labour and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labour and delivery. Throughout her career Gina has travelled the United States of America, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labour and delivery. These interactions have provided her with invaluable insights, enabling her to appreciate the diverse perspectives prevalent in different regions of the country.
In June 2023, Gina's book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" was published. The book helps parents to avoid the mistakes during childbirth and have a healthy baby.
Instead of getting involved after a mistake was made, Gina is getting involved before childbirth to help prevent the mistakes.
In this episode we talk about:
Gina’s 3 birth experiences as a mum and attorneyWhat the most common issue in a childbirth cases isHow parents can prepare and advocate for themselves for safe childbirth, without being overwhelmedHow to manage difficult decision making when they’re in vulnerable positionsWill Gina’s book scare expecting parents?Role of prenatal yoga in safe childbirthThe importance of a birth planAdvice for families to manage postnatal traumaFind out more about Gina here:
Website: www.ginamundy.com
Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9KFNPNQ
The Childbirth Attorney Podcast https://ginamundy.com/ginas-podcast
Instagram: @GinaMundy https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy/
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/how-to-have-a-safer-childbirth-with-attorney-gina-mundy/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
*Trigger warning: this episode talks about adoption and trauma*
Step into the warmth of a truly special episode this week. Join us as we delve deep into the remarkable journey of Adisti van Os. Born in Indonesia and adopted into a Dutch family at just three months old,
Adisti generously shares her deeply personal narrative of adoption, exploring the profound dynamics of the mother wound and her unwavering dedication to nurturing mothers through her career.
In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:
Adisti's extraordinary journey from Indonesia to the Netherlands through adoption.The profound experience of learning to navigate motherhood without a maternal guide.The spiritual dimensions of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.The remarkable tale of reconnecting with her biological mother as a young adult.Her personal journey of healing and reconciliation with her past, whilst becoming a mother herself.How Adisti's own story has shaped her compassionate mission of supporting women throughout the transformative journey of pregnancy and beyond.Join us for a conversation that is not just enlightening but deeply heartening, as we celebrate the resilience, strength, and boundless love that defines the journey of motherhood.
Adisti van Os run her own business in holistic motherhood and is also one of the founders of Postpartum massage Netherlands. She gives coaching, postpartum treatments/massage, yoga, birthing workshops, and birth circles. She is very passionate about the Fourth Trimester and one of her biggest wishes is that every new mother can have a soft landing into her motherhood.
Find out more about Adisti www.yogaensoo.nl and www.postpartummassagenederland.nl
On spotify: Rising of the Motherless Podcast
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/adoption-and-the-mother-wound-with-adisti-van-osIf you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
Have you ever had these thoughts?
‘’How am I supposed to practice Yoga with a baby who I’m constantly feeding’’
Or
‘’ I went to postnatal yoga with my baby and spend more time feeding my baby that in actual poses’’
I’m here to challenge those thoughts and reshape your perspective on integrating yoga into your life with your baby.
This episode is not about how to practice yoga with a baby around, but how to turn our time with our babies into yoga practice. Especially, when it comes to feeding. Simply, because that’s where most of our time goes!
Spoiler alert: no, I’m not going to be how to latch your baby or give them a bottle whilst you’re in a Warrior 2 position!
I hope this serves you anywhere you are!
Feed and practice away Mama!
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/5-yoga-practices-while-feeding-your-baby/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, it means the world to me!Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
Confused about the myriad types of health coaching? Overwhelmed by the multitude of buzzwords surrounding women’s health? Carry a feeling of shame or physical pain during your cycle? You're not alone.
Join Iris Josephine Verstappen as she demystifies the terms and complexities.
In this episode, Iris guides us on a profound journey into the sacredness of our bodies and cycles, while empowering us to shed the cloak of shame that often accompanies them. From anthropology to unravelling the societal shift from sacred to shame surrounding our cycles, Iris’s soothing voice and vast knowledge will illuminate you every step of the way.
In this episode, Iris covers:
• Her unique approach: Learn about Iris’s compassionate approach to treating individuals, including insights into hormonal health coaching, orthomolecular therapy and functional medicine.
• Cyclical basics: From menarchy to menopause and all the stages in between, Iris provides a comprehensive overview of the cyclical nature of our bodies.
• Impact of education: Explore how the information we receive about our cycles during childhood shapes us as individuals and as a society.
• Unveiling shame: Iris delves deep into the roots of shame surrounding our cycles, its physiological and psychological impacts, and offers guidance on how to dismantle it.
• Anthropology and patriarchy: Discover the historical and societal implications of menstruation, and its relationship with patriarchal structures and ancient civilisations.
• Cyclical living: What does it mean, and how can we integrate it into our non-cyclical society and work life? Iris offers simple and practical tools to initiate this transformative journey.
Learn more about Iris and her offerings here
website | www.cycleseeds.com
insta | @cycleseeds
facebook | /cycleseeds
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post ->https://www.krishyoga.com/from-sacred-to-shame-with-iris-verstappenIf you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, it means the world to me!Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
After bring on a 6 month hiatus, I’m thrilled to bring the Yoga, Bellies & Babies Podcast back! It’s been a busy few months, from being pregnant with twins, bringing them into this world and adjusting into our new life.
Today, I'm diving back into the podcast by reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions and challenges I've experienced over the past 12 months.
Whether you're expecting or have recently become a parent, I'm sure you'll find elements of my story relatable. From the moment I discovered I was pregnant to the present day, it's been an eventful and transformative year.
Join me as I take you on a ride through the highs and lows of my emotional rollercoaster during pregnancy and postpartum. It's been the most significant year of my life, so fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the journey!
As a token of appreciation for your support and to celebrate my personal growth along with my birthday, be sure to stick around until the end for a special gift from me.
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/the-emotional-ride-of-pregnancy-and-postpartum/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, it means the world to me!Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
Birth stories are powerful.
I’m refraining from labelling them as positive or negative, as it comes down to how the birthing person feels. What for one person might sounds traumatic, for the other might be beautiful and empowering.
I will keep the word powerful, because every single birth story is indeed powerful. Regardless of the type of birth. It’s a birth!
The reason they are powerful is because we don’t see births in our daily lives, apart from TV and media which is mostly sensationalised. We tend see someone go off to hospital, come back home with a baby, leaving everything in between up to the imagination!
Birth stories like in today´s episode, have the ability to give another pregnant women the confidence and belief that she can do it too.
Today's episode is indeed a birth story, by Siri Pisters.
Siri is here to share the story of the birth of her baby boy. In this story Siri takes us through her pregnancy, from a planned homebirth to a hospital induction.
This conversation is a beautiful example of how things don’t always go as we plan, how and when decisions have to be made (and unmade!), and the importance of finding that balance between keeping and letting go of control.
Thank you Siri for sharing your story, and being open and honest about the nice and not so nice moments you went through.
If you’re pregnant, check out our Online Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Course, the Calm & Confident Mama. Use the discount code YOGABELLIESANDBABIES for a 20% off
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> ‘’At some point, a decision needs to be made” A birth story by Siri Pisters - Krish YogaShare your birth story on this Podcast by emailing [email protected] you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
***Trigger warning*** This episode contains information about a miscarriage.
Welcome to this episode with the wonderful Tove Palmgren, a Yoga teacher of over 34 years and a mum of 4.
Tove is one of those women who gave birth to all her children without pain-relief. This episode is NOT about judging women who use pain relief or who don’t, the point is, she did it back when there was no such thing as prenatal yoga, birth preparation courses, hypnobirthing, etc.
There were no specific tools given to her, and she’s here to tell us how she used her intuition and figured it out.
Tove tells us about her parallel journeys of yoga, work and motherhood (whilst being a single mum for many years), and how these various paths have evolved throughout the years.
She tells us how about a miscarriage she had, and how she reconciled it emotionally.
We also talk about how to deal with this constantly changing body, from menstruation to pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and how to sustain a yoga (or self-care!) practice with whilst we’re raising children and as we grow older.
Thank you Tove for being to open and vulnerable to sharing this wisdom with us!
Find out more about Tove´s upcoming Yoga retreat here:
Yoga Retreats with Tove Palmgren — Tove Palmgren
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> Prenatal Yoga before Prenatal Yoga, with Tove Palmgren - Krish YogaIf you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or SpotifySubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
Yoga is often associated with stretching. It’s the classic ‘’Yoga is about being able to touch your toes’’.
Many of us often start going to yoga classes for the physical benefits, only later to find there is so much more.
10-20 years ago, we would say things like ‘’Yes I do yoga, but I don’t go for the spiritual stuff like the ooomms and stuff, I go to move and sweat’’. And let’s face it, we all know getting into headstand is not the goal, but it pretty cool if we could right?!
But, things are changing in the Yoga world.
One of the reasons it’s changing is thanks to teachers like Komal Dadlani, who are there to remind us Yoga is not a physical practice. In fact, the physical asana practice is only 1 small part of Yoga. Komal is one of those teachers, who skilfully includes and introduces the spiritual teachings of Yoga in her classes.
The best part? She explains very ancient spiritual teachings in a very simple and relatable language. I felt that she was a translator, so we could understand these traditional old texts and use them in our daily lives.
In this episode we talk about:
Mindful yoga and how it’s different to meditationWhat is Karma yoga and why it’s misinterpretedWhat are the Chakras and Gunas and how they apply to our Yoga practiceCan Yoga change our personality?Is it ok to treat Yoga as a purely physical practice?The Vedas! How these texts are like personal growth manuals from the ancient times.Komal explains these deep and ancient concepts in such simple and approachable, so we can understand and include them in our daily lives.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to this episode!Learn more and connect with Komal Dadlani:
Connect on instagramJoin her Introduction to Vedanta Course or Introduction to Ayurveda CourseThank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/how-to-practice-traditional-yoga-in-the-contemporary-world-with-komal-dadlani/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me or my programs, go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
Last summer, I found myself asking my mum, "Is this peri-menopause?". I was having lots of hot flushes and sweating.
Her response was, "No, you’ve forgotten what Spanish summers are like and you're breastfeeding!"
She might have been right. Who knows? This summer I’m pregnant, and my body is going through something else! However, I’d rather be prepared for peri-menopause and learn how to manage this new phase of myself whenever it decides to come!
I also realised that I know NOTHING about it. The first time I heard about Peri-menopause was on TV. I was watching the Netflix show, ‘’Working Mums’’ where the main character comes home from the doctors and says, in shock, that she has ‘’peri-f*ing-menopause’’!
In today’s episode we’re on a slightly different path, and shifting our focus from pregnancy and postpartum to peri-menopause and menopause.
Especially for this, we have Sally Parkes, an expert in woman’s health yoga and also a Yoga teacher trainer. Sally has expanded her prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher trainings to also include a Yoga for Menopause Teacher Training.
As an added perspective, Sally is going through peri-menopause herself, giving us a firsthand insight into what it’s really like. In this episode we delve into:
Various aspects of peri-menopause and menopause, including hormonal changes taking place.Sally’s personal experience as she’s entering Peri-menopause. From her physical and emotional symptoms to how it impacts her work and her life as a single mum raising two daughters.Comparisons and relationships between peri-menopause and pregnancy and postpartum.Hormonal changes during peri-menopause, how they impact how we perform different exercises and what Yoga for Menopause looks like.Sally’s take on Hormone Replacement Therapy and other products which are promoted by media.How to handle the often negative emotions arising from our changing bodies and the outside world's perceptions during this phase of life.This episode was truly enlightening! Sally courageously opens up about the reality on Peri-menopause - physically, emotionally, hormonally and even from society’s perspective!
Learn more about Sally and her Trainings here:Sally Parkes Pregnancy, Menopause, Postnatal, Fertility Yoga Teacher Training (sallyparkesyoga.com)
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/navigating-the-peri-menopause-journey-with-sally-parkes/If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple PodcastSubscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.comShare your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect -
After becoming a mother. I found myself at a loss when faced with the typical ‘’So, what do you do?’’. Yes I was still ‘’doing’’ my professional job, but I was also doing a lot more!
I had to re-evaluate what this meant for my purpose and identity.
Fast forward 5 years and much soul-searching and therapy, I now run an online yoga business and am a podcaster.
To get started on this new journey, I joined a business coaching programme led by Susanne Rieker.
Initially, I expected to learn all about the online world, sales, marketing, and how to turn my hobby, and part-time side hustle, Yoga, into a profitable and scalable business.
To my surprise, this business programme also included monthly Mindset Coaching sessions with a life-coach, Lisa Garber.
I questioned the purpose of these sessions. Wasn’t the focus supposed to be on developing a business, and not therapy? Well, I couldn’t have more wrong.
Just like becoming a mother, starting a business challenges you in every aspects of your life. It presents an opportunity to face our inner demons: What will others think of me? What if nobody shows up? What if I fail? The guilt of spending my time and energy between the children and this online business.
So many other inner mind-demons unexpectedly emerged as I entered the world of entrepreneurship and motherhood. These mind-set coaching sessions with Lisa quickly became the highlight of the month!
Lisa is a certified life and executive coach who has been passionately helping people find personal fulfillment for over 25 years. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute. Lisa believes everyone has greatness in them, it just takes an insightful and kind hand to help them realize it.
Lisa has coached individuals, teams and groups throughout the world. She is known for encouraging her clients to embrace a much greater life, one full of possibilities, fulfillment and joy.
In each of our monthly sessions, Lisa worked her magic, empowering us to realise this potential. And now, you get to listen in to this magic!
We discuss
Lisa’s fascinating journey from singer/songwriter to psychotherapy to life-coachingWhy Lisa chooses to focus on coaching women.How Lisa blends psychology, life coaching and spirituality in her workThe significance and approach to ‘’finding yourself’’Experiences from coaching mothers: the common challenges of freedom, shame and guilt self-sacrificeThe origins of our so called-identityTechniques for discovering your purpose and elevating your consciousnessThis episode is a treasure chest full of rich content. We share lots of personal stories, experiences, fascinating anecdotes and practical advice on finding one’s Self and purpose.
Get ready to enjoy a genuine, meaningful and honest conversation, sprinkled with moments of laughter!
How to work with Lisa
Train to become a Life Coach with Lisa https://blissom.ca/certification-programs/life-coaching-certificate/Reach Lisa through email at [email protected] , Instagram @lisagarbercoaching and on her website https://lisagarber.comThank you for listening!
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I recently completed the KGH Hypnobirthing Teacher Trainer Course.
I choose the KGH method because back in 2018, someone lent me the KGH Hypnobirthing book whilst I was pregnant with my first child. My husband and I read it from cover to cover, loved everything about it and were convinced we were ready for a magical ‘’hypnobirth’’.
For many reasons, the birth was not at all as expected! Realising there was more to learn than just reading the book, the second time around, we decided to take the actual KGH course!
Through this online course we were now equipped with the tools and knowledge to have an incredible home birth, one you can listen to (linked in the show notes).
We realised there is a common misconception around hypnobirthing, one that we made the first time around. We assumed that it merely involved birth preparation, but we discovered it’s so much more than that.
In the intro to this episode, I share with you a real life example of why!
To delve deeper into the non-mystical world of Hypnobirthing and its misunderstood aspects we are joined by the wonderful and knowledgeable Nancy Keen.
Nancy Keen is a mum of 3, a hypnobirthing teacher of 17 years. She is a KGH Teacher trainer and founder of The Birth Right Academy. She not only empowers parents to have the best birth for them, but also mentors hypnobirthing teachers, emphasizing her motto ‘’knowledge is power’’.
In this episode with Nancy tells us all about:
What is actually covered in a hypnobirthing course
Why she choose to train as a teacher with KGH
Her experiences in training medical professionals and midwives in hypnobirthing
Why the worst thing about hypnobirthing is the word ‘’hypno’’ birthing.
Hypnobirthing for caesarean births.
Nancy’s 3 births and what she learnt along the way
If you’re interested in learning more about hypnobirthing, or listening to 3 remarkable birth stories, this episode is just for you!
Are you a parent or a teacher? Here is how to work with Nancy:
Join KGHypnobirthing classes each month, virtual and in person, group and 121: https://birthright-hypnobirthing.co.uk/
Teachers wanting support with their hypnobirthing businesses can join the Academy for a 7 day free trial: https://www.birthrightacademy.com
Listen to my previous birth stories
https://www.krishyoga.com/how-hypnobirthing-helped-my-home-birth-6-essential-tips/
https://www.krishyoga.com/42-weeks-6-days-1-baby-a-birth-story/
Thank you for listening!
If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!
If you’d like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch
To join my classes or events, send me a message to [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!
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You´ve probably heard of Naturopathy and Herbalism, but have you wondered what´s the difference between them? Or how they can support women’s health?
Perhaps you’ve googled things like:
Herbal teas to avoid during pregnancy
Natural remedies for period pain
How to get labour started, the natural way!
And even though Google (or chatgpt!) may have the answers for you, nothing beats asking an experienced health practitioner.
To discuss all things naturopathy and herbalism during pre-conception, pregnancy and postnatally is the lovely Rachel Boon on today’s episode.Rachel is a Naturopath, Herbalist and Women's Health specialist with over 18 years in private practice, both face to face and virtually. She is passionate about helping women at all stages of their lives, especially during times of transition such as pregnancy, antenatally and during the perimenopause.
In today's episode we talk about:
How and who Rachels helps with her work
What does ''Women's Health'' actually cover
What is naturopathy and why is it controversial
How does it work together with herbal medicine?
Challenges faced by her patients during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum
Can herbs help get the labour going?
How to deal with the pressures from the medical industry
Special Bonus: Rachel’s child’s birth story, a herbal home water lotus birth!
What has your experience been working with Natural medicine? What kind of results did you have? Let us know by writing to us or leaving us a comment on IG!
Connect with Rachel
https://www.rachelboon.co.uk/clinicalservices
https://www.instagram.com/naturopathherbalist/
https://www.facebook.com/NaturopathandHerbalist
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/herbal-medicine-and-a-lotus-water-birth-with-rachel-boon/
If you liked this episode, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast
Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and never miss an episode!
If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!
To learn more about how to work with me go to www.krishyoga.com
Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories, and tag @krish_yoga so we can connect
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Maternity Leave.
Two words that carry immense power.
Evoking different emotions depending on the stage of life one finds themselves in.
I have personally experienced maternity leave twice, while enjoying the comfort of a stable job. However, this time around as a business owner, the experience is vastly different!
The challenges faced by freelancers and entrepreneurs regarding maternity leave are unique. Whether is the fear being judged for prioritizing your work over family if we go back to work too soon, or risk losing clients if we take too much time off.
Finding the right balance can be a real struggle.
To explore this balancing act, we have the incredible Amanda Kingsmith in this week's episode! Listen in as we explore the topic of managing a business during pregnancy and postpartum.
Amanda is a multifaceted and talented individual who wears many hats. She’s a mum, a 500-hour trained yoga teacher, a yoga business coach, a podcast host and a world traveller. She also knows a thing or two about Ayurveda!
With her background in business and her love of yoga, Amanda is dedicated to helping yoga teachers create sustainable and passionate careers.
In this episode Amanda openly shares her experiences and insights on how she successfully managed her business during her own pregnancy and maternity leave, as well as how she does it now whilst caring for a toddler and travelling the world.
We also delve into Amanda's expertise in Ayurveda. She explains how Ayurvedic practices influenced her own journey through pregnancy and postpartum as well as her approach to managing her business.
Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation with Amanda Kingsmith. She shares her insights, personal anecdotes, and practical tips for managing a business while navigating pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Join us as we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and self-care during this transformative period of life.
Learn more about Amanda by her website Amanda Kingsmith or listening to her many podcasts covering a range of topics from yoga, travel & lifestyle and health https://wanderbarn.com/podcasts/
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/from-ayurveda-to-maternity-leave-insights-from-a-self-employed-mom-with-amanda-kingsmith/
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Pregnancy is not an illness and pregnant people are not patients. We are normal people, who happen to be carrying and growing another human being inside of us.
And yes, it’s not easy! The physical demands on the body are significant. But in a normal, healthy pregnancy, one can pretty much carry on doing what one was doing before being pregnant.
My brain knows this, yet when I see videos of pregnant people lifting weights, or running, or doing cross-fit, a part of me always goes, oh, is that safe?
I had to question myself and ask if my reaction was a result social conditioning? Doctors advise pregnant people to go swimming, walking and do yoga, but strength training is definitely not in the prenatal handbook!
I am only now, at age 38 starting to do light strength training myself. I hope to continue throughout my pregnancy. I’m combining it with Yoga and the results are really positive.
Naturally, I was curious and sought out an expert in the field to answer all my questions!
Please enjoy this conversation with Juliann Balley, a mom of three, based in North Texas, USA. Juliann is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and works with the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Brand with Brianna Battles. She has a passion for all things motherhood, birth, fitness and healthy living, which is really obvious from this conversation and her insightful posts on social media.
In this episode we talk about:
What it means to feel empowered during pregnancy and postpartum
Strength training during pregnancy and postpartum: benefits, risks, precautions and how to modify
Concept of fear and safety for exercise during pregnancy
Athlete brain: Juliann explains this important term!
Juliann’s personal fitness & health journey throughout her 3 pregnancies
The impact of exercise on breastmilk production
The mental and emotional effect of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum.
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/strength-training-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum-with-juliann-balley/
Learn more about Juliann: visit her website Motherhood Barbell, follow her on IG @juliann.balley or book an empowerment session https://motherhoodbarbell.as.me/schedule.php
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In this episode, I'll be answering the most common questions about postnatal yoga.I’d like to first clarify this is not a comprehensive postnatal yoga guide. I will give you an overview of the type of poses and asanas you can practice week by week. For more details and a personalised Yoga practice, I recommend finding a yoga teacher who can adapt to your needs.In this episode, I’ll be addressing the most common question I get about postnatal yoga such as:
when I can start yoga again after giving birth?
Should I come with or without my baby?
Where do I start?
How should I progress?
How do I so savasana/relaxation with a baby?
If you have any other questions on postnatal yoga, get in touch via email or Instagram, and let me know!
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Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/postnatal-yoga-your-questions-answered
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‘’I was falling asleep, sitting up in my bathtub in the middle of labour!’’
How did I get to this blissful state during labour? How was I drug free and falling asleep in between rushes?
During my first pregnancy, we attempted a home birth. We read a hypnobirthing book, hired an inflatable bathtub and thought we were all set.
It didn’t work the way I planned. For many different reasons, and one induction, episiotomy and ventouse later, my baby girl was born at 42 weeks and 6 days.
Aside from the beautiful high I got from the 2 hours I was drugged up with morphine, the birth and the recovery were pretty intense and traumatic.
I realised that my approach towards hypnobirthing and the birth was totally wrong. Please note that by wrong, I mean wrong for me and for what I had envisioned!
I still wouldn’t change my first birth experience for anything, but the second time around, I was ready to do it differently.
Listen on to find out about hypnobirthing, my home birth experience, and some essential tips that I’d recommend for ANY type of birth.
If you're interested in learning more about Yoga during and after pregnancy, check out my classes or brand new Calm & Confident Yoga Mama Online Course.
Thank you for listening!
Read the full blog post -> How Hypnobirthing Helped my Home Birth: 6 essential tips – Krish Yoga
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Are you curious about healing? As a scientist and a yogi, I definitely am!
Since becoming a mother, the importance of healing has gone past my own needs but also to family´s and my children’s too.
This week’s guest, is indeed a professional healer, Sonal Karamchandani (even though she will correct me to say that everyone is a healer!).
Sonal Karamchandani is an alternative spiritual healer and a life coach who helps people heal the mind, body and soul.
Sonal has personally gone through her fair share of traumas as a child and an adult, and after fumbling onto a ‘whole new world’ of healing methods she has healed herself, and continues to do so on a daily basis.
Like she says, when something as magical as that transpires, one can’t keep it contained only to themselves but has share it with those who would like to experience the same transformation as well.
Working with Sonal is to search of the question of who am I, break the shackles and limitations of all belief systems and embark on a soul purpose journey. Sonal believes that each one of us is born for a higher purpose and healing our soul is the foundation!
Sonal is also a mother of two. In this conversation she shares a lot about her personal and clients experiences related to healing. We learn her traumas and healing from all the way back when she was in her mother´s womb, to her own pregnancies, and to date with matters related to her now adult children.
We cover everything from what healing actually is, how one does it to deeper topics and healing techniques such as rebirthing, womb memories, EFT and matrix imprinting, The Journey and NLP.
Sonal explains why many of our traumas are related to our childhood, and gives us examples of how pre-conditioning at that young age instils limiting beliefs and stops us from living our authentic life.
We talk about the pressure us mothers and parents have, and how to avoid imparting these future traumas on our children, i.e. another form of mom guilt!
This is a really varied and interesting conversation. I invite to listen with an open mind, and if you want to connect with Sonal or myself, get in touch!
Thank you for listening!
Connect with Sonal through IG @journey_with_sonal or her website Sonal Karamchandani - Healing Our Soul
Read the full blog post -> https://www.krishyoga.com/everyone-is-a-healer-with-sonal-karamchandani/
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If you'd like to be a guest on my show, or would like to share some feedback, please get in touch!
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