Fueling Her: A Woman's Guide To Wellness

In today's episode, we feature attorney, activist, and author, Robyn Gigl as we dissect the intersection between race, sexuality, and civil rights within today's society.

Robyn Gigl is a trans-woman who has been honored by the ACLU-NJ and the NJ Pride Network for her work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. Robyn has been practicing law for more than 40 years, representing clients in state and federal courts, and has been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Court’s Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement. She is also active in the New Jersey State Bar Association where she is a member of the Diversity Committee, the Women in the Profession Section, and a Past Chair of the Bar’s LGBT Rights Section. Robyn is a member of the Board of Directors of Garden State Equality, NJ’s largest LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Organization, and lectures frequently on diversity issues, particularly on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and schools.

As we celebrate PRIDE throughout June and hopefully beyond, this episode reflects on many of the issues and struggles faced by the trans community.

It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Robyn and be sure to look for her book BY WAY OF SORROW, (Hardcover / March 31st, 2021), Gigl’s debut legal thriller, and an #OwnVoices novel.

As always if you know someone who would be a great fit for our podcast, please direct them to email us at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com.
This episode wraps up Season 2.

We hope that you will join us in a few weeks when we launch Season 3. 

In this episode, Dr. Chelsea chats with Sherry Treco-Jones, a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and the owner of Get Healthy with Sherry. Sherry's specialty is working with older populations and helping them to curate a healthy lifestyle. 

Following her own battle with cancer, and having to work with a trainer, she was even more intrigued knowing how beneficial fitness and lifestyle can be to overall healing and recovery. She maintains that strength and balance are vital in maintaining function as we age.

Tune in to learn more about important considerations needed to ensure strength and fitness to ensure that the aging process is not plagued with pain, being sedentary and poor function. Learn about modifications for exercises to keep it fun and functional.

To learn more about Sherry, you can find her at: https://www.gethealthywithsherry.com/

As always if there are other topics that you want us to talk about or any guests you think would be great for our show, reach out at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

Dr. Chelsea & Dr. J

De’Nicea Hilton Harper is a health and wellness coach as well as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and an acupuncturist who is an advocate for women, helping them to discover, experience, and explore their specific healing journeys uniquely. She is a strong proponent of healing being a combined journey of the Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, and Physical and invites women to unlock what that path means to them. 

Dr. J chat's with De'Nicea about what healing looks like, and how her program shows women that they are already Perfect - meaning Whole and Complete, helping her to realize that empowerment comes from within and what it means for someone to hold space for you.

Connect with De'Nicea at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniceahilton/

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As always if you have recommendations of persons for our show, would like to be on our show, or would like to request specific topics, send us an email at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

"A few minutes a day keeps the chaos away"

You may not even be aware of the impact the clutter in your home, your mind, and even your finances has on your stress level! In this illuminating episode, Dr. Chelsea explores mindful clutter clearing with organization expert Conny Graf. This lighthearted discussion will leave you feeling excited and inspired to start creating positive habits around organization without the guilt!

Connect with Conny at:
https://www.instagram.com/iamconnygraf/
https://connygraf.com/
conny@connygraf.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/from-chaos-to-peace-with-conny/id1500105992

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As always if you have recommendations of persons for our show, would like to be on our show, or would like to request specific topics, send us an email at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

You have a spark within you that no one else has, and the world needs you to share it. You simply need to set the needed boundaries around you so you are able to tap into it. You were born to shine, dear friend.

"What's for you cannot pass you. You are never behind, you are never running out of time, you are never missing anything. What you are here to do and learn will always be yours and no one can take that from you. Trust in the process. Everything is exactly as it should be, even when it sucks."

Antoinette Moura is a mother of 4 and incredible soul who brings light into the world and into other women in the most beautiful way. She is a homeschooling,  enlightened, awakened and manifesting multi-tasking entrepreneur who  loves God, her family, cooking and connecting with other powerful women.   She also is a health and  wellness transformation specialist who partners with families to take  baby steps towards changing the course of their life and is living each day taking steps to improve the health of her family and to reduce their load of harmful chemicals and stress.  

Join Dr. Chelsea and Antoinette for this beautiful discussion of the Divine Feminine, motherhood, and the power women have within.

Find Antoinette at www.bythepowerofshe.com

 Christine Gold is no stranger to burnout. She has faced her share of hopelessness, depression and a loss of purpose. But it was through these things that she learned to lean into her intuition and gifts. 

Christine guides female clients to 360 degree wellness (mentally/physically/emotionally & spiritually) with the main focus on spirituality and intuition. Her passion truly lies in helping other sensitive women/empaths tap into their gifts as lightworkers masked as depression/anxiety to unleash their Soul's Purpose.

If you want to learn more about Christine, you can follow her on
Facebook at: facebook.com/24khealing, 
Youtube: youtube.com/24khealing  
or Instagram:  instagram.com/24khealing

As always, contact us at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com with guest suggestions, topic suggestions or just to say "hey!"

Dr. Chelsea & Dr. J 

When was the last time you said something kind to yourself? You deserve all the love in the world and it starts with yourself!

Whether you are in an established relationship or searching for the love of your life, this episode is for you!

Kelly Chase is a mindset coach and self love advocate who helps you tap into your best life and open your heart. Kelly also is the host of the Chase Life Podcast and star of Love is Blind Season 1. You will love her incredible energy and authenticity!

Kelly will help you tap into your inner self love and create the life you desire. So what are you waiting for?? Listen now!

Find Kelly here:
 Instagram.com/chaselifewithkelly
 www.chaselifetogether.com
 Facebook.com/groups/chaselifetogether

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In this episode,  Dr. J had the pleasure of speaking with Deb King, all the way in Sydney Australia. Deb is the co-founder of The Wisdom Playground, a global tribe of creators, entrepreneurs, and transformative thinkers, sharing their respective messages all over the world through engaging and educational workshops and events. 

In this episode, Deb chats about the importance of community, especially during the craziness of the COVID pandemic, collaborations and aligning with the right individuals and also discerning the connections and the things that are meant for each of us as we navigate this thing called life and as business owners. 

This was such a fun episode and Deb was an absolute delight, with a smile and energy as bright as the sun. 
You can reach Deb at: www.thewisdomplayground.com
Or on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BestPossibleFuture

If you know someone you think would be a great fit for our podcast, send us an email at: fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

Dr Alice Kerby is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Health Consultant, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training. She uses her decades of experience and training  to focus on the stress response from an autonomic nervous system and physiological perspective.

She helps her clients to identify areas where they feel stuck, and provides a well regulated and supportive environment for them to begin gently touching past trauma or overwhelm, and heal these states through presence and awareness of the body in the present moment.

She specializes in working with sober and sober curious women who are seeking additional tools to manage stress, increase a sense of calm, and move forward in creating their lives.

For more information on Dr. Kerby, visit: https://kerbymethodconsulting.com/
Or you can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/alice.kerby.7  or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dralicekerby/?hl=en

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It's amazing to have the privilege of interviewing individuals with powerful conviction and advocacy for underserved populations, and Dr. Richelle Whittaker, PhD is no exception! Join us for a conversation around postpartum depression and finding support when your child is diagnosed with an intellectual disability or neurodiverse condition like Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Dr. Richelle Whittaker, PhD, LSSP, LPC-S, PMH-C is an Educational Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a trusted authority on the treatment of mental health issues for women of color.  She is a leading champion for empowering parents/caregivers to become strong advocates for themselves and their children via education and implementation of specialized treatment plans that address the unique dynamics of ethnic cultures/communities.

Dr. Whittaker specializes in treating women of color suffering from postpartum depression, reproductive challenges, infertility, and infant loss and is a certified Perinatal Mental Health professional. She has over 17 years of experience in counseling and assessment, providing these services via private practice, social service agencies, schools, and transitional living facilities. In addition, Dr. Whittaker provides training and workshops throughout the city to various social service agencies, hospitals, and private organizations. 

She is also the host of Mahogany Moms Podcast (https://mahoganymomspodcast.com/) 
and the author of Burps, Bibs, and Breakdowns, a 90-day journal for moms to take note of their feelings, do frequent check-ins, and receive tips from other moms on the journey.  which is available at https://www.amazon.com/Burps-Bibs-Breakdowns-Day-Journal/dp/0578576953/

You can contact Dr. Whittaker at:
https://www.instagram.com/providentialcounseling/
http://www.providentialcounseling.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProvidentialCounselingConsultingServicesPllc

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As always if you have recommendations of persons for our show, would like to be on our show, or would like to request specific topics, send us an email at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about ALOT of things... namely sex and what healthy sexual practices look like for ALL!!!!!

We were so delighted to feature Dr. Draion Burch also known as Dr. Drai, America's OBGYN on our show!

A board-certified OBGYN, he practices concierge care in the Atlanta metro area and is regularly involved in women’s health policy initiatives at the national level. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Drai has been seen and heard by millions via television and radio and is also regularly covered by national print publications telling his story and sharing his mission of helping women to live happy, healthy lives.

For more information on Dr. Drai, visit: 
www.amareconcierge.com
info@amareconcierge.com
Instagram: @drdraiobgyn

In this, our opening episode of the 2nd season of the show, we chat with Dr. Angela Potter about maternal health. Dr. Potter is a leading holistic doctor supporting mothers in their healing process after birth. Her own birth experience with her first child brought her face-to-face with the hardships mothers frequently experience after giving birth. She was amazed at how much pressure is put on mothers and how little support is given for whole-body wellness in this very unique time in a woman’s life. From there she developed her Postpartum Wellness Protocol that she uses with mothers nationally.

To get in touch with Dr. Potter:
Facebook.com/drangelapotter
Instagram: @drangelapotter
Email: info@drangelapotter.com
Phone: (206) 588-5038
Website: www.dranelapotter.com

Thank you for tuning in to yet another episode of Fueling Her: A Woman's Guide to Wellness. 

If there are other topics you would like to hear or someone who you think would be a great guest for our show,  let us know. Email us at: fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

Dr. Katherine Sylvester is a physical therapist specializing in working with pregnant and post partum women in and around the city of Macon Georgia. Not only is she known for her exceptional clinical work, but Dr. Sylvester has been a champion for physical therapists at the state level, being a member of the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, serving on the Board as well as creating a mentorship program for minority students and clinicians.

Dr. Sylvester continues to serve in a mentorship capacity and a resource for up and coming clinicians. 

Today we discussed evidenced based birth with none other than Dr. Rebecca Decker. 

Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN, LCCE, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth®, and author of the bestselling book, “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered.” 

Dr. Dekker received her Master of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of Kentucky.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Dekker has built a strong reputation in maternal and infant health circles for her pioneering work as the founder of Evidence Based Birth.® The mission of EBB is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices.

Dr. Dekker serves as a peer reviewer for maternal health research journals, volunteers on the advisory boards for Improving Birth and DONA International, and has presented to a number of leading organizations in the childbirth field, including the American College of Nurse Midwives, the March of Dimes, the American Association of Birth Centers, Lamaze, and DONA International. Dr. Dekker is also a board-certified adult clinical nurse specialist (ACNS-BC), an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), and a Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE).

You can learn more by visiting: https://evidencebasedbirth.com

Chantal Traub is a birth doula in the NY metropolitan area who has been assisting women with their births since 2003. She is a Certified Doula (A.L.A.C.E), Certified Childbirth Educator (CEA/MNY & LAMAZE), Certified Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Certified MUTU® Systems trainer, certified women's health coach via the Integrative Women's Health Institute and specializes in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year.

Chantal conducts several classes through the NY metro area for expecting moms and clinicians alike, and also virtually. 

For more information regarding her classes, educational content and doula services visit her at: https://www.chantaltraub.com

In this episode, Dr. Chelsea and I get to chat with Sarah Cook, a pilates instructor, and is one of the owners of Physical Culture studio in Atlanta.

Sarah has been teaching movement for over 20 years and is a classically trained Pilates instructor. Her focus within her work is women's wellness and she has also created a program for women called Women's Work. 

Sarah exudes passion with her work, with movement and incorporating strategies into everyday life and activities. 

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. 
To reach Sarah go to https://www.physicalcultureatl.com/

For more episodes like this, to contact us regarding being a guest on our show or to recommend someone for our show, please email us at: fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

In this 3rd and final episode, we wrap up the discussion that we started on sex and sexuality. 

In this episode, we discuss gender pronouns, care for individuals after gender affirmation surgery, and more... 

Join us for this 3rd and final installment. 

Remember if you would like to know more about Heather and her amazing work, check her out at http://www.vinoandvulvas.com/
Also: https://pelvicguru.com/professional/heather-edwards-pt/

We have enjoyed chatting with Heather and her sharing her wealth of knowledge. 

If you are interested in being a part of this show, email us at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

As we continue the conversation about sex and sexuality we dive into some associated definitions. 

I certainly learned alot on this episode and I am sure that you will too. 

Be sure to check out Heathers website: http://www.vinoandvulvas.com/

This is the first of 3 episodes with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist of 16 years, Sexual Counselor and Educator Heather Reich Edwards as we discuss sex, sexual relationships and more!

Heather is also the owner of Vinos and Vulvas and enjoys working with LGBT and kink communities. 

Join us as we dive into this convo. 

As always, if there are topics that you would love us to chat about, or if  you would love to be a guest on email us at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Chelsea and I talk about race relations and why it is everyone's business. 

If you haven't listened to our podcast before, check out some of our prior episodes. Let us know what other content you would love to hear and also if you would love to be a guest on our podcast, email us at fuelingherpodcast@gmail.com

Join us as Dr. Chelsea chats with Melody Duarte, a business development and dream coach. Melody owns is a Business Development Manager for individuals, local businesses and start ups. She assists with developing a business strategy and plan to implement growth.

Currently, she is the Executive Director of a nonprofit Change Is Ours, Inc.,The CEO of Just Start a business consultation company, and a Business Development Executive for Burke Energy Solutions. 

For those of you who are looking to start your business or feel like you need more clarity regarding your goals and desires, you definitely do not want to miss this!

In this episode, Dr. J gets to interview Shannon Parks, a registered dietician and personal trainer located in Clearwater Beach, Florida who has revamped her clients relationship with food. Something she calls "Intuitive Eating".

"Our diet should be described as what we love to eat, not what we're restricted from."

Shannon is also a mother and enjoys working with postpartum women, a population well known for being targeted by pop-culture and the media to "snap back"

In this episode Shannon shares her philosophy, what has worked for her clients and how this is a much more sustainable way of curating a healthy lifestyle and a lifelong habit related to how we eat and care for our bodies. 

I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I enjoyed recording it!

Sometimes there is so much that we as women may not know about "women's health". Society has normalized so much and so much more continues to be seen as taboo. Issues with urinary and fecal incontinence, issues with pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction. Along with a pelvic floor physical therapist, a urogynecologist is a great asset. A urogynecologist is definitely not just a regular GYN but an advanced specialist in the field of gynecology.

Listen as I am joined by my colleague, Dr. F Stephen Tugbiyele, a urogynecologist here in the Atlanta metro area, at Advanced Gynecology.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Tugbiyele at:
11660 Alpharetta Hwy Bldg 700, Suite 710, Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 940-0327
Email: stugbiyele@gyngeorgia.com

Thank you for joining us on another episode of Fueling Her! We look forward to continuing to serve you. Email us and let us know what you would like to hear more of. Recommend a friend or colleague to be interviewed. Help us to serve you better!
~ Drs. Chelsea Drda & Juan Michelle Martin

Sometimes there is so much that we as women may not know about "women's health". Society has normalized so much and so much more continues to be seen as taboo. Issues with urinary and fecal incontinence, issues with pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction. Along with a pelvic floor physical therapist, a urogynecologist is a great asset. A urogynecologist is definitely not just a regular GYN but an advanced specialist in the field of gynecology.

Listen as I am joined by my colleague, Dr. F Stephen Tugbiyele, a urogynecologist here in the Atlanta metro area, at Advanced Gynecology.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Tugbiyele at:
11660 Alpharetta Hwy Bldg 700, Suite 710, Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 940-0327
Email: stugbiyele@gyngeorgia.com

Thank you for joining us on another episode of Fueling Her! We look forward to continuing to serve you. Email us and let us know what you would like to hear more of. Recommend a friend or colleague to be interviewed. Help us to serve you better!
~ Drs. Chelsea Drda & Juan Michelle Martin