junipHER Meets North Of Love

Alex Lawrence is a successful business owner of Lovely Lash & Brow co, dog mama to two sweet pups & mama to two angel babes. Alex navigated the heartbreaking world of miscarriages, fertility treatment and all of the emotions that come along. Alex is passionate about opening up the narrative, and shifting the shame. She walks us through her journey and experiences to now expecting and the joy & anxiety that it entails. She is powerful, witty, relatable, and warm. Enjoy!

Ali Emerald speaks to her story of a liver transplant recipient, Lyfebulb community manager, TMFR pregnancy loss mama, Loss Doula & so much more. Ali’s tenacious spirit, and helpful nature are nothing short of inspirational.

On this week’s episode we have Sarah Cresswell on the show. Sarah is the creative guide and founder and creator of Sanctuary | Intuitive Creative Wellness. She uses her training as a reiki practitioner, as well as her years of artistic training to help her clients express their many layers through creativity. Sarah is a wonderful story teller and shared about the ups and downs in her life with such grace and vulnerability that left us wanting more. ~Moving through Sexual Trauma and PTSD and an "in house" separation ~Using that fire to fuel self exploration, soul service and living authentically ~The triad between childhood, creativity, and sensuality ~A spin on Art therapy Things for Listeners to check out: *Momgasm Podcast *www.cometosantuary.ca *IG: cometosanctuary or Sarah Cresswell *Book- Wild Power by ALexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer You can follow along or contac Sarah on: Instagram - @sarecress Facebook - @cometosanctuary Website - www.cometosanctuary.ca Email - sarahccresswell@gmail.com

On this week’s episode we have Jodi Peters on the show. Jodi is a mom of four and she graciously shares her story of parenting two step children, her son with hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy and partial blindness and the story of her youngest being born at only 26 weeks. Jodi has a unique motherhood story and although she has had many downs in her life she always looks for a way back up. She looks for the positives and smiles through life. You can connect with Jodi here: Instagram: kaydenstory_hydrocephalus.cp Facebook: Kayden’s Story hydrocephalus & cerebral palsy warrior

On this week's episode we talk with our good friend Brittany about how yoga and mindfulness have been a big part of her motherhood and navigating ptsd. Brittany gives us and our listeners tangible tools on how to practice mindfulness in our day to day. **** Trigger warning PTSD & Suicide ***** -Every day Neuroplasticity -Getting back to the basics for healing -Bite sized mindfulness -Practicing joy & non-attachment in a realistic way -Life after trauma Acromyns mentioned: HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) SNACK (stop, notice, accept, curious, kindness) RAIN (recognize, allow, investigate, natural awareness) PEAR (plunge in, energy level, appointment, routine) Books recommended: * Hardwiring Happiness - Rick Hanson * The Pleasure zone - Stella Resnick * Anastasia - Vladimir Megre * The Empath's Survival Guide - Judith Orloff You can connect with Brittany on Instagram @b.well

On this week's episode Noelani and Katie talk with Kate Weber about navigating birth plan detours and Kate's experience of going from vaginal birth to a planned cesarean. Kate is a high school teacher, mother, passionate educator, and advocate. She has been a high school teacher for 10 years and a yoga teacher for 4. Kate is a freelance writer and content creator and recently dipped her toes into the world of instructional design and non-profit work. If you aren't impressed yet, Kate has also authored two ebooks and developed mindfulness curriculum for the classroom as well as other offerings for educators and moms.  BONUS! Kate also gifted our listeners access to her Mindful Motherhood Ebook she created for mom's just like you. Mindful Motherhood is an ebook of ten mantras and meditations for honest, real and enlightened motherhood. You can access this offering over on our social media page @juniphermeetsnorthoflove.  -Kate's c-section experience & preparation the special bond in women supporting women, and having her friend attend her daughter's birth  -postpartum depression & mental health challenges  - mindfulness for healing  - Indigenous reconciliation project  - KATE'S EBOOK MINDFUL MOTHERHOOD free for our listeners

In this weeks episode we chat with the lovely Kristy Cooper of Little Doula On The Prairie. Kristy Cooper is a mama to two little girls, a wife to a Newfoundlander & a certified birth doula & birth educator. Living near Tofield alberta, She has been blissfully in birth-work since 2017 & since then, she has became the successful Owner of Little Doula on the Prairie where she supports families in east-central Alberta. Having grown up on a family farm in Alberta, Kristy has been surrounded by birth from a very young age which has led to her to believe that birth can be a very organic & transformative experience when it is honoured and respected. When Kristy isn’t momming, she is also the Host of the ‘Birthing on the Prairies’ podcast where she speaks with Alberta families about their personal birth stories in every shape and form. Kristy is also very passionate to help other Doulas meet the growing need for labor support in our communities. She has embraced the power of social media to create relationships, connect, educate and raise awareness within our birthing communities to foster powerful & strong Alberta families. You can connect with kristy on Facebook and IG @littledoulaontheprairie -Growing an online community Instagram -Doulas as birth professionals -Rural birthing -Doulas working as part of a birth team -The importance of community for mothers and birth workers