Episodes
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Elizabeth Parson's is a wife, mama, and pediatric Rn. She had her fourth birth plan ready to go but did not expect the turn of events that happened. She has a wiId and amazing birth story to share with us! Connect with Elizabeth Parsons https://www.instagram.com/purelyparsons/?hl=en https://www.purelyparsons.com/
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What happens when you and your partner are not on the same when if comes to the number of kids you want to have? Liz and Vito are answering questions and sharing stories from listeners on how they decided on their family size. They also share where they are at and if they want more kids or not.
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Meagan Heaton is the co-founded the VBAC Link in 2018. She really found her love for birth in 2014 after her second C-Section, and since has supported over 300 couples as a birth doula. Meagan's passion for VBAC started after her own experiences. She had two C-sections and then went on to have a VBA2C. Her drive is to help women like herself feel educated, supported, and empowered during their birthing time.
We dive into this episode the research, statictics and facts about vaginal and cesarean births. The pros and cons of VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and what your providers may not be telling you. We also talk about the arrive trial which has increased the cesarean rate in first time moms.
https://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink/?hl=en
https://www.thevbaclink.com/
https://www.thevbaclink.com/the-arrive-trial/
https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-provider/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Sponsors:
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BetterHelp
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Become a Doula!
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Have you ever wondered what to look for in a prenatal? Ryan Woodbury is the cofounder of Needed, an amazing company that is changing the prenatal game. She answers all of your questions this episode about what to look for in a prenatal, what to avoid, and what to add in supplementation.
Through navigating her fertility and nutrition journey, she realized most prenatal nutrition information and products fall far short of empowering real nourishment for mamas-to-be. Needed empowers women to meet their biochemical nutritional needs, and to find nourishment beyond nutrition through better products, better identification of nutrition needs, education and community to support nourishment beyond nutritional needs alone.Connect with Needed: https://thisisneeded.com
Needed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/needed
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Connect with Liz
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Dr. Bill Chun is a certified OBGYN who has worked over the past thirty years at hospitals throughout the Greater Boston Area. He has delivered hundreds and hundreds of babies over the course of his career and interacted with patients over 200,000 times. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He currently treats patients at Women’s Healthcare of Woburn, his private practice just north of Boston, where he provides comprehensive gynecologic care including minimally-invasive robotic surgeries.
He is answering questions this episode surrounding induction, informed consent and patient's rights.
This is an amazing episode for anyone that is pregnant!
Connect with Dr. Chun:
https://topmate.io/bill_chun
https://www.instagram.com/billchunmd/
https://www.instagram.com/doc_and_doula/
Text Dr. Chun
978-914-4809
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
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https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Birth Plan Guide
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Stacey Phillips is an energy healer passionate about helping others heal through releasing trapped emotions in the body. Trapped emotions in the body can be tied to mental health, physical health, organ function, energy and relationships.
Stacey shares how emotions and stress can impact motherhood, pregnancy and parenting.
Connect with Stacey:
https://freshstartnowsolutions.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/freshstartnowsolutions/?hl=en
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
Get the First Trimester Survival Guide
https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie
Birth Plan Guide
https://elizabethjoy.co/birth-plan-freebie
Sponsors:
Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off
Become a Doula!
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Not only is getting pregnant and having healthy children more
difficult than it was for our parents’ generation, reproductive
anxiety is also on the rise.Alexandria's approach to pre-pregnancy wellness is revolutionary. She
suggests preparing for pregnancy with the same level of dedication and
planning as one would for a wedding.
Her book emphasizes that the steps taken to prepare the body and mind
before conceiving can have a profound impact not only on fertility,
but also on the lifelong health of the child. "9 Months Is Not Enough"
serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals at any stage of their
journey to parenthood, offering practical advice and empowering
insights.
In addition to writing the ultimate pre-pregnancy checklist,
Alexandria is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility
and preconception health. She is the founder and CEO of Poplin, the
first pre-pregnancy wellness company, and holds an MBA from Harvard
Business School, a master’s degree in nutrition, and has had extensive
training as a doula, yoga teacher and personal trainer.Connect with Alexandria:
https://getpoplin.com/pages/about-us
https://9monthsisnotenough.com/
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
Get the First Trimester Survival Guide
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Birth Plan Guide
https://elizabethjoy.co/birth-plan-freebie
Sponsors:
BetterHelp
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Spenser Brassard is a fertility expert, coach, popular podcast
host, and author of the new book, Fertile Ground: A Mind-Body
Approach to Getting Pregnant Without it Taking Over Your Life.
She is the creator of Fertility Mind-Body Mastery, a program
that shows women how to harness the power of the mind-body
connection that replaces restriction with expansion and shame
with compassion. 70% of the women who work with Spenser get
pregnant within one year, and those who don’t get pregnant (yet)
are living happier, more fulfilling lives.Connect with Spenser:
https://www.spenserbrassard.com/
https://www.instagram.com/spenserbrassard
Get The Book!
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Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Sponsors:
Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off
Become a Doula!
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With her oldest turning 4 this week, Liz reflects on what she would do differently in her past births. As she continually learns as a doula, there are a few changes she would make in hindsight.
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
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Jovie's Birth Story
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elizabeth-and-vitos-birth-story/id1343507855?i=1000491148189
Toula's Birth Story
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toulas-birth-story/id1343507855?i=1000556140023
Carlo's Birth Story
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-309-carlos-birth-story-with-vito-and-liz/id1343507855?i=1000646827942
Ann Gillagan's Guide:
https://www.gilligansguide.com/gilligansguide
Evidence on Due Dates:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/
https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/sites/default/files/2017-07/Postdates-pregnancy-English.pdf
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Dane is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practice. As a Board Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors and healers!
connect with Dane:
https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com
https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle/
https://www.instagram.com/danejohnson1/
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Code esandoz20
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James Barry is Back on the podcast this week! In this episode, James digs into ancestral eating, connecting with our food, helping picky eaters and connecting with ourselves through our daily habits.
Chef James Barry is a celebrity chef, husband, father, founder of PLUCL and believer in eating as close to nature as possible.
Connect with James:
https://eatpluck.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/
https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/
Connect with Liz
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Check out our other episodes with James:
Vasectomey episode 222: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep222-behind-the-scenes-of-getting-a/id1343507855?i=1000567084453
Organ Meats and Fertility episode 172:
https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/organ-meats-and-fertility-with-chef-james-barry/id1343507855?i=1000526225866&l=fr
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Sisters, Koryn and Elizabeth, are diving into the seasons of motherhood. Koryn is a mom of preteens and teens while Elizabeth has toddlers and babies. They share wisdom from the different sides on how to support each other no matter the season of motherhood they are in.
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Learn about IASIS with Koryn
https://korynswellness.com/
Research
https://microcurrentneurofeedback.com/neurofeedback-research-data/
https://www.biospace.com/iasis-technologies-release-clinical-study-shows-good-news-for-concussion-sufferers
Sponsors:
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YouTube Link for this Episode
https://youtu.be/pkEPjeIt0vY
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It is World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month! A huge percentage of moms plan to breastfeed but by 6 months only 25% of moms are exclusively breastfeeding.
There are silent killers of your milk and Doula Liz is chatting about them today.
What are 4 killers of your milk supply?
Stress
Medications
Sleep Training
Bounce Back Culture
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Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Sponsors:
Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off
Become a Doula!
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YouTube Video of This Episode:
https://youtu.be/sixqMHC5VKM
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Dr. Martone is changing the conversation on SLEEP. It’s obvious that sleep is vital to health, but HOW YOU SLEEP is just as critical. This is where Dr. Martone delivers. His personal story combined with his 23 years of expertise has taken sleep and health optimization to a whole new level. His uniquely different structural approach is catching fire in the health space and his product, “The Neck Nest” is bringing life changing results that sell itself.
Connect with Dr. Martone:
https://neck-nest.myshopify.com/pages/our-story-neck-nest-neck-pillow
https://www.instagram.com/necknest/?hl=en
Connect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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SPONSORS
HoneyLove
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Dr. Jaban is committed to restoring health through a holistic approach. He is passionate about findinf root causes instead of treating symptoms. In this episode, he is answering questions about parasites in kids. Does your kid have a parasite? The answer may surprise you!
Connect with Dr. Jaban
https://drjabanmoore.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjabanmoore/
Connect with Liz
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As a childhood educator, author, and parent, Autumn McKay has navigated the challenges of screen-time management with her own children and believes that her story and insights could provide valuable content for your audience. Like many parents, she found herself facing the all-too-familiar scenario of dealing with tantrums and meltdowns when it was time to end screen-time sessions. It was a wakeup call for her to recognize the need for change and find a balance between digital engagement and real-life experiences.
Connect with Autumn:
https://www.bestmomideas.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bestmomideas/
Freebie!!
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The majority of women plan for an epidural during labor for pain relief but what if, for some reason, you can't get one or it doesn't work? I am addressing this in this episode and adding some alternative options to help you cope!
Connect with Liz
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Resources
https://mamastefit.com/3-epidural-laboring-positions/
https://www.lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots/peanut-balls-for-labor-a-valuable-tool-for-promoting-progress
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/epidural-during-labor-pain-management/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/effects-of-epidurals-on-the-second-stage-of-labor/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36925412/#:~:text=Epidural%2Drelated%20maternal%20fever%20affects,be%20caused%20by%20selection%20bias
https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/neonatal-outcomes-of-maternal-fever-from-epidural-analgesia
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3404542/
https://www.gehealthcare.com/insights/article/movement-during-labor-when-and-how-it-matters#:~:text=The%20research%20on%20staying%20active,1%20hour%20and%2022%20minutes)
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/positions-during-labor-and-their-effects-on-pain-relief/#:~:text=They%20wanted%20to%20look%20at,likely%20to%20have%20a%20cesarean.
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(23)00115-1/fulltext
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10488940/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1948086/#:~:text=Freedom%20of%20movement%20makes%20labor,a%20better%20sense%20of%20control.
https://www.lamaze.org/labor-positions
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Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. Her career as a Communications Strategist, combined with a decade devoted to full-time care of her family, community, and children's charities worldwide, served as the inspirational backdrop for her professional relaunch as a Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space.
Connect with Lori
https://ourhomeourpride.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ourhomeourpride/
Connect with Liz
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https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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When Brianna Neufeld was looking to start trying to conceive, she could not find any supplement out there tailored to sperm health. Data shows sperm health can change within 72 days and targeted supplementation can impact outcomes. She cofounded Mate & Me to give couples a fun way to take prenatals together before trying to conceive. We are chatting about sperm health in this episode and its importance in our babies' health.
Connect with Mate and Me
www.mateandme.com Instagram handle @mateandmeco Discount code - Launch20 for 20%offConnect with Liz
https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
https://www.Elizabethjoy.co
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Join the Waitlist
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Sponsors:
LifeForce Membership
https://www.mylifeforce.com/landers/fathers-day-2?utm_medium=Influencer&utm_source=Instagram&utm_campaign=Father%27s+Day&utm_content=esandoz
HoneyLove
https://www.honeylove.com/JOY
References: Recurrent miscarriage linked to faulty spermhttps://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/189690/recurrent-miscarriage-linked-faulty-sperm/
Humans could face reproductive crisis as sperm count declineshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/15/humans-could-face-reproductive-crisis-as-sperm-count-declines-study-finds
Paternal epigenetic influences on placental healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9716072/
The 3 Most Important Lifestyle Changes to Make *Before* You Get Pregnanthttps://www.wellandgood.com/healthy-lifestyle-changes-before-pregnancy-conception/slide/2/
Decline in Food Quality
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/
What you need to know about ‘endocrine disruptors’https://health.osu.edu/wellness/exercise-and-nutrition/what-to-know-about-endocrine-disruptors
https://www.shannaswan.com/
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Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor 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 labor and delivery. Throughout her career Gina has traveled nationwide, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labor 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.Connect with Gina
https://ginamundy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy/
Get The Book
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