Real Mom Talk Episode 18: Beauty in all Birth Stories. Brianne Sanders Birth Photographer Brianne Sanders is a birth photographer in the Charleston, SC area. She talks with Amy about her journey from self-proclaimed photo junkie to birth- nerd. Brianne wants people to know that her job is “not about the crotch shot.” Each birth […]
Real Mom Talk Episode 17: Importance of Hormones with Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen
Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen – a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, is the director of Lime and Lotus Healing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also an author and leading expert in women’s hormones and health. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her expertise […]
Real Mom Talk Episode 16: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Kundalini Yoga with Natalie Creeden
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Kundalini Yoga with Natalie Creeden Natalie Creeden from Sol Rituals offers meditation, mindfulness and Kundalini Yoga programs that help individuals unlock their inner peace and power. Her teachings are applicable for the busy modern woman/man while also honoring the sacred traditions in which they are rooted. She joins Amy to talk about […]
Real Mom Talk Episode 15: Empowered Birth with Sloane Convey
Sloane Convey is the founder of The Exchange and she is a Birth Educator. The Exchange is a collective of holistic practitioners who support women on their reproductive journey. She joins Amy to talk about creating an empowered community that is focused on helping the women in the Lowcountry. Sloane talks about what it means […]
RMT Ep 14: Building the Mom Community that works for you with Adriana Richardson
Adriana Richardson is the founder of Mom Bosses of Charleston and Adriana’s Virtual Assistant Solutions. She joins Amy to talk about creating a community for moms who are in business including a free directory for entrepreneurs to provide business information, networking and events around the Charleston area, and giving moms a platform to promote their […]
RMT Ep 13: Lindsey Brashear: Full Spectrum Doula
Lindsey Brashear, Full Spectrum Doula at Willow Newborn Care. Lindsey joins Amy to talk about finding the right fit when hiring a doula, shifting through the information overload, and she talks about knowing other professionals who also do great work in order to serve more birthing folks. Lindsey’s Recommendations: Postpartum Support Charleston and Caroline Adams […]
Preparing for pregnancy and another baby after miscarriage
Below is the Ask the Experts Feature for Charleston Moms Blog. All questions and answers can be found Here Q: How do I prepare myself for pregnancy/having another baby after a miscarriage? Answer: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that the miscarriage was not your fault. You are not alone. Give […]
Risk factors of Postpartum Depression
Each month I am featured in Ask the Experts by Charleston Moms Blog. You can find the all the questions and answers Here. Q: I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after having my 2nd child. After a year I’m feeling better. I’m fairly certain I had it with my first kid too but did not […]
Importance of Maternal Mental Health
Below is an article I wrote for Charleston Mom Blog. Feel free to check out the article and other information at their website Here “I feel: angry/irritable, anxious, hopeless, powerless/alone, so TIRED, out of control, scared/disconnected, so overwhelmed, like I’m never going to feel like myself again, like no one understands, like I’m a bad […]
How to fight the “what-if” and worst-case scenarios
This past week, my husband had a bit of a medical situation. 8 days ago, he came home complaining of some digestive issues. His stomach was a bit upset and he was having trouble going to the restroom. I played it off that he’s a man child and his pain tolerance is next to nothing. […]