25. [INTERVIEW] Catherine Nicholson

On today's episode I interview Tory Wegner who provides a hollistic approach to healing for the people who walk through her doors. She has been practicing since 2007, and holds various degrees and licenses to include her Doctorate in Acupunture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), and her National License as a Diplomat or Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Listen in to hear about the various benefits that her acupuncture services can provide people, to include things like pain relief and help with infertility. Website: https://hollyspringsholistic.com/

Dr. Bowling is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Upon completion of her fellowship, she joined the faculty of Emory University as an assistant professor and served as the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Director of Emory Reproductive Center. Dr. Bowling has published articles in both basic science and clinical medicine peer reviewed journals, including Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has presented her research on estrogen receptors at national meetings including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. She has been with Carolina Conceptions in North Carolina since 2017 and finds nothing more rewarding than the chance to help patients who are affected by infertility. She understands the emotional stress involved and is dedicated to supporting patients through their journey to conception. She is committed to individualizing care, and working together as a team to help each patient build their family. Her clinical interests include in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), oocyte cryopreservation, male infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and minimally invasive surgery.

In today's episode I sit down with Morgan and talk to her about her journey with an eating disorder, and how finding running as her passion helped to pull her out of that darkness. She was even so brave as to write a book about her struggles! I'm truly inspired by this military wife and mamma, and think that if you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, you should listen to this episode and also grab a copy of this book! Find her book "I Thought My Worst Was My Best" here: https://a.co/d/ep5tXAZ Find Morgan on IG: Morganleeb_

In this episode I got a chance to sit down with the owner of Hometown Chiropractic based out of Holly Springs, NC, and pick her brain about who Chiros are and what kind of care they provide. If you're like me and thought all they did was adjustments, you're going to want to listen to this episode! The care Dr. Cox provides to her patients goes way behind just spinal adjustments. Points we hit on: - Who is a Chiro and what do they do - What does an initial evaluation look like with Dr. Cox - How Hometown Chiropractic is different from other practices - How Chiropractic work can help babies - What other modalities Dr. Cox uses to help patients in addition to adjustments - Gut health - Dr. Cox squashes some misconceptions about Chiropractic work - The Build a Birth Network ------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.hometownchiropracticnc.com/ IG: hometown.chiropractic Build A Birth: https://buildabirth.com/find-providers/

Today I am interviewing Catherine. She and I met at a CrossFit event and hit it off immediately. I was drawn to her no bull shit attitude, willingness to talk about the hard things, and her humor. In this episode we talk about: - What it's like owning a business - Becoming a new mom - The transition from being a working mom to a SAHM - The healing power that comes along when you help others - Coping skills to deal with grief and loss And so much more! I am going to start including the video along with the audio in future episodes, so ENJOY!

In part II of my interview with Vanessa, we chat about: - Her experience as a real estate agent - The flexibility you have to have when being a working mom - The importance of self-care And so much more! Vanessa's mantras: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." "Evolve or die." You can find Vanessa here: IG: the_vanessa_miller

Vanessa and I met over a decade ago before either of us had kids or lived on the east coast. Since then, we have both lived through so many chapters filled with the highs and lows of life. I wanted to interview Vanessa because she is a hard-working woman doing all the things, and I get asked frequently for stories and/or advice from other women who are doing hard things and getting through it. Vanessa is a real estate agent with Caul Group in North Carolina, a group fitness instructor, a boy mom, and a military spouse. In this episode we talk about: - What it’s like to rebuild yourself after divorce - Integrating into the military life - Prenatal depression - What it was like for her as a new mom and the guilt she felt for not feeling excited during her pregnancy - The hardships of military life - Making friends when you’re always on the move I hope you enjoy! You can find Vanessa here: IG: the_vanessa_miller

This is the second half of my interview with Amy! I am interviewing a local CLC (certified lactation counselor), and asking her all the things about breast feeding and pumping, from drinking and breast feeding to breast feeding with implants. I wish I had someone like Amy in my corner when I was attempting what seemed like one of the most daunting tasks I've ever had to go through. How to find Amy: Website: https://movingmamalc.com/about-me/ IG: movingmamalactation Disclaimer: The information provided is not to be construed as medical recommendation, or as replacement for professional advice from a physician or other appropriate health care professional.  Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours before breastfeeding. The alcohol level in breast milk is essentially the same as the alcohol level in a mother’s bloodstream. Expressing or pumping milk after drinking alcohol, and then discarding it (“pumping and dumping”), does NOT reduce the amount of alcohol present in the mother’s milk more quickly. As the mother’s alcohol blood level falls over time, the level of alcohol in her breast milk will also decrease. The highest alcohol levels in milk occur 30 to 60 minutes after an alcoholic beverage. Link: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html#:~:text=a%20breastfeeding%20infant%3F-,Moderate%20alcohol%20consumption%20by%20a%20breastfeeding%20mother%20(up%20to%201,least%202%20hours%20before%20nursing⁠.

Today's episode is a two-parter! I am interviewing a local CLC (certified lactation counselor), and asking her all the things about breast feeding and pumping, from drinking and breast feeding to breast feeding with implants. I wish I had someone like Amy in my corner when I was attempting what seemed like one of the most daunting tasks I've ever had to go through. How to find Amy: Website: https://movingmamalc.com/about-me/ IG: movingmamalactation Disclaimer: The information provided is not to be construed as medical recommendation, or as replacement for professional advice from a physician or other appropriate health care professional.  Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours before breastfeeding. The alcohol level in breast milk is essentially the same as the alcohol level in a mother’s bloodstream. Expressing or pumping milk after drinking alcohol, and then discarding it (“pumping and dumping”), does NOT reduce the amount of alcohol present in the mother’s milk more quickly. As the mother’s alcohol blood level falls over time, the level of alcohol in her breast milk will also decrease. The highest alcohol levels in milk occur 30 to 60 minutes after an alcoholic beverage. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html#:~:text=a%20breastfeeding%20infant%3F-,Moderate%20alcohol%20consumption%20by%20a%20breastfeeding%20mother%20(up%20to%201,least%202%20hours%20before%20nursing.

What is confidence? Are we born with all the confidence we will ever have? Or can we somehow grow our confidence? In this episode I will give a couple of tricks I've learned along the way. If you want to read more about Confidence- specifically geared towards women- I recommend The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman. Where to find me: IG: christy.m.payne IG: growingpaynespod