Unrefined SHE

In today's episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to chat with two incredibly special guests…. their kids!

Liz’s daughter Edith and Sharon’s son Fox answer questions posed by their moms in the most endearing and humorous ways that only a pair of 4-year-olds could, including what it is they think their moms do while working, what they think a podcast is, and what they think kindergarten will be like.

This sweet and fun episode is not one to be missed!

*** As a reminder to our listeners, the Unrefined SHE podcast will be taking a short summer break and this will be the last episode prior to their return at the beginning of September.

The to-do lists, the social media scrolling, the news feeds - our minds are constantly inundated with thoughts, images, and information. All to sift through and process day after day. It's no wonder the mental load feels so heavy to bear at times.

Today’s episode is about remembering to take the time to step away from the noise. To find the space to turn it all off, and just be.

Liz and Sharon discuss:

• The moments they recognized they needed to create "white space" for themselves. 
• How learning to step away and be present in the moment has helped them personally and creatively.
• The importance of creating transitions in our life - from work to home and vice versa.
• Sharon's personal experience with stepping away from social media for the past 7 weeks. 

We hope you all take the time to step away this week - even if just for a moment. Give yourself permission to unwind, turn your brain off for a while, and create little pockets of peace throughout your day and your life. When we step away from the noise, we are actually able to hear ourselves much more clearly. 

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What do you really, really want and what brings you alive?

Two questions that you may not have the answer to right away… and that’s okay.

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with writer, speaker, and coach for feminist creators Liz Kimball, as they discuss the importance of listening to our inner intuition (or soul direction) and why it’s okay - and even needed - to not have all the answers all the time.

They discuss:

• Distinguishing your own personal “soul direction” or inner tuition from the cultural ideals that may have been set upon you throughout life.
• Recognizing that following your truth may be the right choice, but that doesn’t guarantee it will be the easy one.
• Accepting that it's often in-between the answers we seek in life that we really learn about and discover our true joy.

This episode offers a truly powerful message about self-discovery, listening to your own voice above any other and so much more.  

We would love to hear from our listeners: What brings you joy and do you find yourself taking the time to listen to your own inner intuition? Be sure to leave us a voice message letting us know by using the link below!

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Do you often find yourself going through a list in your mind of all the things that need to be taken care of in your household? For instance,  scheduling doctor appointments, buying more laundry detergent before it runs out or making sure the bills are paid on time?

If you answered yes - you may be carrying a majority (or what can feel like all) of the mental load in your household. It’s the constant remembering of everything that can take its invisible toll, usually on one partner in a relationship more so than the other.

In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon discuss that often unfair division of mental labor that can happen in a household.

They discuss:

• Defining the mental load - Hint: it’s about more than divvying up the chore list
• The mental loads they’ve each carried within their own households
• Helpful tips to work on redistributing the mental load in your own relationships
• Resources to help you better communicate with your partner in an compassionate, yet effective manner.

If you’ve found yourself managing the extra mental load in your household, in what ways has this affected you? Have you been able to speak to your partner about it, and how did that conversation go? Let us know by leaving a voice message using the link below!

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What does taking care of yourself look like? The answer: it depends.

For one person, this can mean caring for the health of their body,  while for someone else, it may be taking care of their mental and emotional well-being. Or maybe it’s a combination of the two.

No matter what self-care looks like - it’s something we all need. Today’s episode focuses on some of the ways in which Liz & Sharon have been taking care of themselves recently in health, business and in life.

They discuss:

• What self-care looks like for each of them right now, in their current stages of life.
• Why having a business coach (or someone with an outside perspective) can be key to being an entrepreneur.
• The emotional and mental shifts that can be a part of our relationship with food and the health of our bodies as it relates to that relationship.
• Learning how to listen to our body and honor what it’s saying - for both the health of our body and our mental well-being.
• The interesting insights learned from a recent tarot card pull - including one for listeners specifically!

What are some of the ways that you practice self-care? We would love to know what that looks like for you currently. Be sure to leave a message by using the link below!

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Sitting down to discuss all things perimenopause, Sharon is joined by board-certified Gynocologist Dr. Joy 'El Ballard in today's episode. They discuss a wide range of topics including:   

• Defining perimenopause: What exactly is happening and why? 
• Specific actions you can take to help ease symptoms and prepare your body for the perimenopause transition
• At what age perimenopause can begin (generally) and how long it can last 
• Opening up the conversation about the vagina during this time and what we can do to ensure its health (plus symptoms to be aware of!) 

If you are ever going to experience perimenopause, currently are, or know someone who is - you won't want to miss any of this enlightening and informative conversation. 

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Liz and Sharon celebrate the 100th episode of Unrefined SHE while reflecting on the beginning of the podcast, the last year and a half, and their paths toward finding joy in life and what exactly that means. 

They dive deeper into:  

• Adjusting to a new "normal" as the world slowly opens back up
• How joy can look different now compared to pre-pandemic life 
• Why looking for joy in the small moments is so important for the discovery of your passion in business and in life 

We would love to hear from you as well - what does joy look like in your life? Does it look different than before the pandemic? Please be sure to leave a voice message by using the link below! 

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“If your period was your lover, what would it say about your relationship?” - Berrion Berry

So much of what we understand about our menstrual cycle is based on science- but in today’s episode we learn how looking at the synergy of spirituality and where that meets science, is ultimately how we can come to a deeper understanding of our menstrual health, our bodies and our own mindsets (and yes- relationship) when it comes to our periods.

Sharon sits down with Berrion Berry, a Menstrual Health Educator, and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, as they discuss:

• How period pain is often a symptom - not a cause - and how we can use that knowledge to reverse engineer our way to the actual root cause for true and proper healing.
• Why mindset is so important when it comes to healing and our overall menstrual health - and how a negative mindset can often manifest itself into having worse period pains.
• How the stigmas and societal conditioning surrounding menstruation have led to a serious disconnect from our bodies and what we can do about it. 

If you’ve ever had a negative relationship with your period or you just want to learn how to understand your period, your body, and the cycle it goes through on a deeper level - this episode is for you! 

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At what age do you stop being relevant? 

Is it when you're 35? Or 45 maybe? According to society's standards, being "relevant" is something bestowed upon the youth - falling away from each of us little by little each passing year. 

But what does it mean to be relevant to society anyways? Who is setting these standards, and the biggest question of all - why are we listening to them? 

In today's episode, Liz and Sharon discuss aging - the transitions that we go through in life, particularly into our elder years, how these transitions can sometimes make us feel less worthy in the eyes of society (we can also feel this as we transition from "maiden to mother"), and why shifting our perspective is all we need to realize that society has it all wrong. 

We have to remember that giving into the pressure to grasp onto our youth for as long as possible ultimately only makes us unprepared for the inevitability of the years that come after. 

Also mentioned in this episode: 

• The pressure of having the perfect Mother's Day 
• "If they whine, we wine" - why the narrative of needing alcohol to survive motherhood can actually be harmful and how it highlights the bigger picture of a lack of support systems 

As always, we would love to hear from you! Be sure to leave a message using the link below to join the conversation. 

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Did you know that the hormonal transition between having periods and when your period stops can last anywhere from 4 months to 12 years?! Did you know that there even was is a transitional phase that occurred prior to menopause?  

While many have heard of menopause, they may not know a lot about it - even less so about perimenopause. 

The two phases in a woman's life can often be portrayed as less than ideal - but in today's episode, you'll discover why they can actually be beautifully transformative phases of power and stepping into who you truly are.  

Sharon sits down with Jess Adams, a Wellness Health Coach who specializes in perimenopause and menopause, and they take a deep dive into the following plus so much more: 

They discuss: 

• The physiological and psychological changes a woman goes through.
• How our fear and stress of getting older can actually make our symptoms worse - and what we can do in our day-to-day lives to help combat our stress and anxiety.
• How to effectively prepare your body and mind for these transformative years - and why that needs to include looking after the health of your heart, your brain, and your bones. 

A truly educational and eye-opening episode you won't want to miss!

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For far too long now, humans have had a real and negative impact on the environment- the severity of which we are bearing witness to through examples such as climate change, contamination of our oceans with plastics, and soil erosion.

The good news is, there is something we can do to help.

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with environmental advocate, Elana Jadallah, as they discuss the ways that we can give back to the environment - not just take from it - and the ripple effects our actions can lead to.

They discuss such topics as:

• Sustainable versus regenerative systems and the key difference between the two.
• How to shift our mindsets away from the mentality that new is good and old is bad- and viewing everything as a resource instead.
• The simple first steps to take when starting a regenerative lifestyle and how to recognize the impacts we make as individuals as our avenue towards change.

So the question is this: What impact do you have and how can that be a more positive one than a negative one? The truth is, we ALL have an impact on the environment. When we consciously make the effort to remember this, we can work towards healing and giving back to something that continues to give us so much.

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The world can feel heavy. The past year has inflicted a weight so heavy on our collective shoulders that it can feel unbearable at times.

While the trauma caused by issues such as Covid and its long-term effects, racism, and the continual mass shootings in our country, is not something that can be healed overnight- it’s always good to remember that we do not have to sit with our feelings in silence. Conversations remind us that the burdens we feel are not ours alone to bear.

Today’s episode is a conversation about some of those heavier recent events- along with some lighter topics as well (hello peanut butter and pickle sandwiches)- in which Liz and Sharon discuss their thoughts and even some actionable steps we can all take in the moments when we may feel unsure of what we can do but know have to do something.

If you’ve been feeling that extra weight lately- we encourage you to have your own conversations as well with friends, family, a therapist, or a combination of all three.

The world is heavy, yes- but thank goodness it does not have to be carried alone.

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The Chakra System.

It might be something you’ve heard before but you’ve been unsure of what it is exactly. It may have piqued your curiosity and you would like to learn more but have been unsure of where to begin. Or maybe you’ve never even heard of it before in your life.

If any of the above applies, this is an episode you definitely won’t want to miss.

Liz sits down with Naomi Levine, an energy and empowerment coach who specializes in using the Chakra System.

In today's episode, you will learn about:

• What the Chakra System is and how we can use the energy centers in our body to help us understand ourselves.
• What mindset and subconscious tools like NLP and EFT are, and how they are used in conjunction with the Chakra System.
• Examples of different energy centers and how they help illuminate and bring awareness to something such as anxiety or imposter syndrome and how to use this awareness to rebalance our energy, grow and heal. 

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In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with ethical fashion activist Benita Robledo as they discuss:

• The intersection of parenting and sustainability- and why it’s important to find a balance between the two that is right for you and your family.
• Acknowledging the responsibility we each have as individual consumers while also recognizing the need to hold corporations accountable.
• Why it’s important to not get burnt out by the sustainability choices you make for yourself and your life.

Making ethically sound and sustainable choices doesn’t mean having to make drastic changes all at once- especially when in conjunction with parenting. Remember to give yourself the grace to make sustainability sustainable for you. 

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Do you know the story behind where your clothing comes from? 

In today's episode, Sharon sits down with mother-daughter duo Mary and Emma Kingsley of Lady Farmer to discuss all things sustainability and fashion including: 

• Why it's important to inform ourselves about how our clothes are being made, what they are made from, and the real impact these answers can have on our bodies, our environment, and our world.
• How we can approach sustainability in all areas of our lives- not just fashion but also with our food, our homes, and the everyday products we use.  
• What people need to look for when integrating sustainability into their lifestyle.  

Sustainable living is a movement toward more transparency and intentionality. It's also a process. You can always start by making small everyday decisions that will ultimately lead to a better tomorrow for us all. 

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We’re saying no to diet culture and yes to losing weight from an empowered, loving place.

In today’s episode, Liz sits down with functional nutritional therapy practitioner and women’s health expert Lucia Hawley to talk about:

• The mindset shifts we can work on to love our bodies and how we show up to support them.
• Why it’s important to understand the reasons why we’re wanting to lose weight, determine how much of that is influenced by outside factors, and how to shift our focus inward to make long-lasting changes.
• How we can start to uncover the internal beliefs that may be influencing our current habits.

Remember, maybe the greatest gift you can give to yourself if you're on your own weight loss journey is, as Liz states, to "love yourself down the scale." Losing weight doesn't have to be, and should not be, a miserable experience. Enjoy the process, enjoy your body, and ultimately- enjoy your life. 

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What do podcasts, periods, and the pandemic all have in common?

Nothing really.

But they ARE all topics discussed in today’s episode as Liz and Sharon sit down for a coffee chat brimming with a variety of topics you won’t want to miss, including:

• Some of their favorite morning podcasts to start the day with.
• The benefits of tracking period cycles.
• Their relationship with food and how this has changed throughout the course of the pandemic.
• The stress of the day-to-day “hamster wheel” so many of us feel stuck on during these times, how this can impact our closest relationships with our partners and family, and some tips they've learned to help. 

So sit back, relax and enjoy this latest conversation among friends. And as always, if you would like to join the conversation yourself, feel free to reach out at any time via the links below!

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Hitting the wall of pandemic fatigue and watching our community weather snowpacalypse in Texas has led us to the decision to postpone our upcoming retreat. We'll pick a weekend in April and would love for you to join us then!

In the meantime, if you have the funds, please direct them to support our community in Texas. 

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Content Warning: This episode covers assault, loss, and trauma. 

There are experiences throughout our life that can cause us to want to remove ourselves from our bodies. Experiences that make it feel as if inhabiting our own bodies is not safe- making us get accustomed to living outside of ourselves.

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with acupuncturist and wellness specialist Drea Miller as they discuss:

• How to recognize that you are not connected with your own body and what that means. 
• How your body can bring attention to past traumas that have not been dealt with in healthy ways (if at all)- and how that information can be used to understand the disconnect within yourself to begin the journey towards feeling safe and connected to your body again.
• The use of psychedelics for various therapeutic purposes to help unwind parts of the brain that make us feel disconnected and the extensive research being completed on that subject. 

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Do you listen to your intuition? Many of us try to listen to our gut instinct when it comes to big decisions in our lives- but do you listen to your gut (pun intended) when it comes to your health as well?

In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to discuss the importance of listening to our bodies and following our intuition when it comes to our individual and unique health needs. 

They discuss:   

• How to use your B.R.A.I.N. (Benefits, Alternatives, Intuition and what would happen if you did Nothing?) after a medical diagnosis.
• Making sure you’re listening to your body- and equally important- making sure your practitioner is listening to you.
• Why it can be important to seek out multiple opinions when it comes to your health.
• The benefits of functional medicine as an alternative approach. 

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Representation matters - and for far too long yoga has been lacking in just that. Often portrayed online and in the media, by only one demographic of people (i.e. skinny, white women), yoga teacher Saisha Lacon is here to prove that it’s not just for everyone- it’s for every BODY as well.

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with Saisha as they discuss:

• The inspiration behind Saisha’s brand, Thick Thigh Yoga, and why representation matters.
• How the teachings from yoga can apply to everyday life and how Saisha has even been able to incorporate it with her high school math students.
• The reason why the people who think they are bad at yoga are the ones who should be doing it the most.
• The easiest ways to start if you’ve never done it before and how it can be way less expensive (or free in some cases!) than you may think.

If you’ve ever been hesitant to practice yoga in the past, not sure if it was right for you because of your shape, size, or ability- we would encourage you to try it. Yoga is not for only one type of person and it is definitely not for just one type of body. It never has been and it never will be.

As Saisha says, “Believe in yourself enough to start... believe that you are worth it, that it is worth your time to reflect on yourself. Take that time for yourself.”

We couldn’t agree more.

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You asked- they answered! In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to answer listener questions.

Some of our favorites include:

• What is the first thing they want to do post-COVID?
• What future occupations did they see for themselves when they were in their 20’s?
• What is it about the Enneagram personality test they like so much?
• What is their take on Cannabis?
• What are they most excited about teaching their children and what are they the most scared of teaching them?

Those answers and more- get to know Liz and Sharon as they dive into your questions. Like sitting down for a conversation with a friend, they chat about a variety of topics you won’t want to miss! (And yes- you will get the answer to the most important question of them all- what WOULD they choose when given the choice between bacon or cake??).

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Exhaustion. All parents feel this from time to time and in varying degrees. But what is it called if you feel tired all the time, seemingly with no end in sight? What is it called when you feel beyond exhaustion itself- not just in a physical manner but emotionally as well?

Burnout.

In this week’s episode, Liz talks to nutritional therapy practitioner and certified pre and postnatal fitness coach, Katie Harrell, all about burnout- what it is exactly, and what we can do about it. 

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

• How to distinguish between burnout and normal parent exhaustion.
  
• Actual signs of burnout that you may think are unrelated.
  
• Why it can be so hard for parents to admit when they need help.
  
• Ways to combat burnout and the self-care tips everyone needs to be doing.
  

We will all have those days when the hours are long and even the coffee isn’t helping- but it’s important to be able to recognize when the level of exhaustion has become too much and the stress feels insurmountable. Recognizing- and acknowledging- this feeling is the first step in managing burnout and hopefully finding ways to avoid it in the future.

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In the first episode of 2021, Liz and Sharon are “unpacking the should,” and diving into the pressures we face from society, those around us, and even from ourselves on everything we are made to feel we “should” (or should not) be doing with our time and lives.

“You should lose the baby weight.”

“You should be focused on your family and not your career.”

“I shouldn’t be resting right now when there’s so much to do…”

What happens if we let go of the pressure to always feel the need to conform to all of the “shoulds” in life, step away from the guilt and listen to our own intuition instead?

WE DIVE INTO: 

• Managing the guilt that often comes with the word should.
• How to get yourself out of the should spirals
• How to deal with the shoulds - What is your intuition telling you?

Remember, only you can ultimately decide what feels right for your life. No matter how many "shoulds" and "should nots" are thrown your way.  Try not to should on yourself - and don't put shoulds on to others either. 

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It’s time for the calls of "New Year, New You"!  Promises (set for you by others) that you can diet away your body or gain millions in a year are flooding your inbox or social feed. If you are already finding yourself falling into the downward spiral of New Year New You, this episode is for you.

We call bullshit on New Year New You and instead give actionable ways to set goals (or not) that are attainable and long term. We talk about ways to support the body, mind and being to attain the BHAG (big hairy audacious goals) for the year and the importance of your autonomy in deciding your goals. We hope this conversation helps you find ways to set attainable goals if you want and support yourself in the process.

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Today, Liz sits down with the brilliant Tracey Biebel today to discuss the big feelings around this weird holiday season and how to process grief and disappointment. Be prepared to breathe a huge sigh of relief as Tracey offers brilliant ways to emotionally simplify, declutter, set healthy boundaries and lead with empathy through this season.  

We dive into: 

• Nurturing relationships when you don't have the opportunity to miss each other
• Handling disappointment in a healthy way, with both parents and kids 
• Empathizing, normalizing, and building resilience with kiddos 
• Why you should care about 20% less 

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As we settle into winter it can be a struggle to nurture the body and soul during this time of year. Especially in #2020. On today’s episode, Liz and Sharon dish the ways they keep it simply cozy and embrace the season through Hygge and some other things they can more easily pronounce. Sharon touches on some traditions she is bringing into her family culture and Liz drops some knowledge on supporting the body through the seasonal transition. Grab a warm beverage, a cozy blanket and snuggle up for this episode.

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Is your body trying to tell you something? 

When something is out of balance, your body doesn't just shoot you a text or leave you a passive aggressive note on the fridge to do the damn dishes, it sends you symptoms: fatigue, acne, indigestion, etc.

Connect with Dr. Shannon Curtis

Happy Thanksgiving y'all! This year the holidays look and feel a lot different. Like many folks, we are coming to terms with what it means to celebrate Thanksgiving, how it differs from what we were we were taught as kids, and how our privilege has set us up to be #blessed.  In today's episode, we discuss the Thanksgiving myth, break down the narcotic of nostalgia around the holidays, and talk about the balance between #blessed vs. gratitude and consumerism vs. abundance. However you choose to spend your Thursday, we are grateful for you, our unrefined community and hope you have a safe holiday.

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Conscious consumerism isn’t just about going green. In this episode, Liz sits down with Cassie Kanable of the Northwest Kitchen to discuss what conscious consumerism really means and what makes something sustainable. The more you know, the more overwhelming it can be to make the right choice when voting with your dollars. Cassie and Liz lay down some tangible and sustainable ways you can become a more conscious consumer to support your energy, ethics and budget.

And of course with the holidays upon us, these boss babes discussed ways to be thoughtful conscious consumers when gifting this holiday season. Get ready to take notes!

Did you know there is a direct connection between emotions and pelvic floor? A stressful experience can affect the function of the pelvis, create discomfort, and even lead to chronic pain. Today Liz and Sharon have an epic conversation with Dr. Laurel Proulx of FEM Unfolding about the correlation between pelvic floor dysfunction and emotions, identity loss & helplessness that come with chronic pain, what a pelvic health physical therapist is and how to find one, what to look for in a pelvic health PT as a sexual trauma survivor, exercise options and THE best exercise to do for the pelvic floor. Also cinnamon rolls.

More about Dr. Laurel Proulx

Laurel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and a PhD candidate studying pelvic pain. She is the creator of Postpartum Connect, a program to help new parents connect the dots from birth to running & jumping, including the first poop to returning to sex and everything inbetween. Lucky you! Right now you can grab Postpartum Connect at 25% off, a special gift only for our Unrefined SHE listeners. Go to femunfolding.com and use code UNREFINED25 for 25% off.

Connect with Laurel:

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Big week, big feelings, big time for action. 

It's election week, and while we still don't know the outcome, it's important to discuss how to move forward and remain engaged participants in our democracy. 

Because here's the truth: the civil unrest, need for reform,  awakening to injustices suffered by so many Americans daily is not magically going away with newly elected officials. 

So what do we do? 

In today's episode, Sharon and Liz discuss what to do after the election results roll in,  how to remain engaged in politics and social justice, hold our elected officials accountable and make your voice heard everyday, not just during the 4 year election cycle. 

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"At least..." "This too shall pass! "oh you're getting your baby! "Aren't you scared?" --- all shit not to say, especially to someone navigating pregnancy after loss. But what about the term Rainbow Baby? This colloquial term refers to a healthy baby born after loss. Sounds nice right?

Today, Sharon and Liz answer a listener question about the term "Rainbow Baby" and more specifically how to support parents as they navigate pregnancy and parenting after loss. For some, there is hope and power behind the term rainbow baby. Rainbow baby is a term that people have latched onto because it's comforting, rainbows are beautiful and a sign of joy. But not every parent identifies with the term "Rainbow Baby" and frankly not everyone gets a rainbow baby. 

Liz and Sharon dive into their feelings around the label of rainbow baby, parenting after loss, and tangible and sensitive ways to support those navigating pregnancy after loss. 

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This type of pain and grief is something that impacts 1 in 4 pregnant people. So it is highly likely that someone close to you has experienced loss, even if they haven't shared it publicly. 

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Jasmine Katatikarn had a life plan that included having children in her early 30’s. After years of trying everything she could, her doctor gave her a less than 1% chance of being able to conceive. Nevertheless, she persisted and did not give up on her body and her dream. In today’s episode Jasmine shares her fertility journey and how she healed her body to grow her family.

Jasmine is the founder of the FREEdom method for finding control in fertility. She helps women release the emotions, stress, and pure exhaustion of their fertility journey easily by approaching it with a mindset of an artist to live a life where no obstacle will ever get in the way of being “happy.”

In today's episode, we explore the role of technology in our  lives and its impact on parenting and our wellbeing, Sharon makes some *ahem* unconventional recommendations about CBD use, and we dive into listener questions about CBD and the "woo" factor of our upcoming SHEShop. 

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In this episode of Unrefined SHE, Liz and Sharon dish on how to use your hormonal cycle or body’s rhythm for autonomy, productivity and rest. This approach to cycle tracking is not just for people with periods, because Liz uses it and she doesn’t have a period! Listen in and see what you think. Maybe cycle tracking is just the answer for more self governance in how you move through life. 

CBD is definitely a buzz word these days, but what is it? How do you know what to buy? I heard it might be toxic! Does it get you high? Sharon and Liz had these same questions, so they invited hemp farmer and CBD product maker Candice Orlando of Rock n Roots Farm on the show to help us all be more informed consumers. 

In this episode, Sharon sits down with Candice to discuss why someone might want CBD in their life and how to be an informed consumer. Candice breaks down what to look for when reading the ingredient label and how to follow the paper trail in regard to sourcing, processing and farming practices. She takes us through what not to buy and gives guidelines for reasonable pricing. You are going to learn a lot!

More about Candice:

Candice is a vegetable and hemp farmer, product maker, entrepreneur, educator, budding herbalist, film maker, activist, wife and mother. She co-runs her family farm and business Rock n Roots in Paonia Colorado with her husband John and their daughter Athena.

DEAL ALERT! 

In today's episode of Beyond Birth, Liz sits down with Kate Markovitz, creator of the postpartum grace guide, to discuss the realities (both beautiful and shitty) of the postpartum experience. Kate shares her own struggles with postpartum anxiety and overwhelm and how she found purpose in her postpartum experience. 

More about Kate

Kate Markovitz is a holistic lifestyle & personal growth advocate for women who are over media dogma and want to be joyful and confident in their own skin. Through her social media and blog, Kate teaches you how to approach life feeling in-control and empowered.
And when she’s not oversharing on IG Stories, you can find her snuggling her middle-school-sweetheart, sweet and spunky 3-year-old daughter & furchild in Pittsburgh, PA, participating in every simplify challenge on the web, and indulging in (read: stalking) the Royal Family.
Professionally, Kate is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Creator of the Postpartum Grace Guide + other Motherhood resources coming soon, and Leader with Beautycounter.

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Ready to meet the newest podcast co-host? Well.... drumroll please! Welcome to the show Sharon Bailey!

So it feels like you've just figured out nursing, but now it's time for solid foods! If you're feeling overwhelmed by baby-led weaning, purees, rice cereals, allergens and everything else up for debate in the infant nutrition world, this episode is for you! Emily Johnson of Village Nutrition Co helps you cut through the noise with her five pillars of infant feeding, including knowing when babes are actually ready, ideal first foods, and how to navigate other people weighing in. 

More about Emily: 

Emily Johnson is the holistic nutritionist behind Village Nutrition Co. Emily earned her master's degree in nutrition from NUNM in 2016 and is passionate about incorporating whole foods for whole family wellness. Emily specializes in pediatric nutrition, including first food introductions, food allergies, and picky eating habits. Emily lives in Portland Oregon with her husband, three-year-old daughter, one-year-old son, and energetic pup. She loves spending time with her family outdoors and cooking, eating, researching, and talking about food and how it nourishes us uniquely. Reach out to Emily to learn more about how Village Nutrition Co. can partner with your family!

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Jenny is saying goodbye (for now). This is my (hi, Jenny here) last Beyond Birth episode (aka last hurrah). "I am the captain of my soul" (Invictus, William Ernest Henley), but I am also allowing myself to change my charted course.  Due in part to life changes during COVID-19 and in part due to my family needs, I am converting my role as a doula into a pro-bono, volunteer passion and pouring myself back into the wine world (see what I did there?).  Future of the podcast-- it's sticking around! Liz will be revamping the format and bringing in a new, as yet unannounced (but I know and she's awesome) host. This has been so wonderful for me to be a part of and I will miss it terribly in so many ways. Thank you for holding space for me to learn, grow, vent, and share. All the love to all of you!

And if you need wine ... come say hi and I will set you up! Mention this podcast for a discount!