Spokane Birth Integrity

By Spokane Birth Integrity

Our mission is to connect women and families to local Spokane resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

On each episode, we will spotlight one of the businesses from our Resource Directory and discuss baby-related topics.

We’ll also check in on each other’s lives and talk about ridiculous (and probably funny) things our children have said and done.

We geek out about the miracle of life and everything that surrounds it. It’s business time!

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The One About Self Care + Mental Load

Spokane Birth IntegrityApr 30, 2022

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The One with Emily Laning of Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture

In this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Emily Laning, an acupuncturist with Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture in Spokane Valley. This episode is a bit unique, in that Amanda got to experience Emily's talents firsthand while we did the interview! We talk about how Emily's passion for women's health, how acupuncture affects everyday life, and how needles really aren't all that scary!

Valley Naturopath & Acupuncture is a high-visibility ad partner on the SBR Directory and our FIRST listing under the Acupuncture category! Check them out and set up an appointment with Emily on their website.

If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum stages, you want to be on our Resource Directory. Partner with Spokane Birth Resources to place your high-visibility ad today! Go to spokanebirthresources.com/connect to get started.

Feb 28, 202353:22

New Year's Eavesdropping with Dr. Anne of Borne Chiropractic

On our first holiday special, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Anne Kitchens of Borne Chiropractic. Eavesdrop on our conversation as we discuss everything from intentions for 2023 to the secret to business success! Oh, and we laugh ... a lot. :D

Check out Borne Chiropractic on its website, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as its high-visibility ad on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory.

Jan 04, 202301:12:28

The One with Carissa Guiley of Nourish Feeding Therapy

In this episode, Rachel & Amanda talk with Carissa Guiley, owner of Nourish Feeding Therapy. Carissa is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor, specializing in pediatric feeding for ages birth to five. She has a special interest in working with infants and children with tongue ties, infants having difficulty transitioning to table foods, and families of toddlers with picky eating behaviors. She takes a holistic approach to intervention, with an emphasis on responsive feeding and nurturing the parent-child relationship so that mealtime can be a time of connection and nourishment.

Nourish Feeding Therapy is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory under the Breastfeeding, Lactation, and Nutrition, Support Groups, and Pediatric Feeding categories! You can also follow Carissa on Instagram.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Dec 30, 202256:09

The One With Clover Blossom Doula Care and Placentas

In this episode, Rachel & Amanda talk with Olli Gluskin of Clover Blossom Doula Care. Olli is a doula who serves Spokane families and is trained in placenta encapsulation. We talk about the myths and misconceptions that surround placentas, what it looks like to process them for consumption, and Olli's approach to doula work.

Clover Blossom Doula Care is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory under the Doulas and Placenta Encapsulation categories! You can also follow Olli on Instagram.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Nov 30, 202251:25

The One with the Pelvic Health Series - Pediatric

The final episode in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health experts. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Kailie Denham, a pelvic physical therapist and owner of Her Physical Therapy. We talk about pelvic floor health in children and address common childhood issues, including incontinence and potty training.

Her Physical Therapy is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find its ad under the Physical Therapy category! You can also follow Kailie on Instagram.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Oct 31, 202201:05:24

The One With the Pelvic Health Series - Postpartum and Sexual Health

The second in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health experts. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Beth Anne Soelberg, a pelvic physical therapist with Her Physical Therapy, to talk about pelvic recovery after birth and how to prepare your pelvic floor for intimate (ahem) situations.

Her Physical Therapy is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find its ad under the Physical Therapy category! You can also follow Beth Anne on Instagram.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Sep 30, 202258:42

The One With the Pelvic Health Series - Core Pelvic PT

The first in a 3-part series of interviews with local pelvic health therapists. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda sit down with Dr. Julia Salazar, owner of Core Pelvic Physical Therapy and a board-certified physical therapist. We talk about who has a pelvic floor (answer: everyone), who can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy (answer: everyone), and if it's ever too late to strengthen your pelvic floor (answer: NOPE!).

Core Pelvic PT is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find its ad under the Physical Therapy category!

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Aug 31, 202247:39

The Heart of the Soul - guest podcast

In this episode, we are guests on the Heart of the Soul podcast and interviewed by by Amana of Birthing Nova, one of our high-visibility ad partners on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory! You can view the video here and listen to the audio version here. We talk about birth, death, working as registered nurses, journalism, learning, schooling, building community, and herbalism, just to name a few topics!

Connect with Amana on her website or via email!

Aug 01, 202201:01:17

The One with Dr. BreAnna Guan

In this episode, Rachel & Amanda meet and interview Dr. BreAnna Guan, a naturopathic doctor based in Spokane who specializes in women's health. We talk about hormones, birth experiences, and false comparisons (social media isn't real life, people!). We also parse through the truth and myth surrounding naturopathic medicine, and the practical applications it has for everyday life.

If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or pediatric stages, you want to be on our Resource Directory. Partner with Spokane Birth Resources to place your high-visibility ad today! Go to spokanebirthresources.com/connect to get started.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Jul 30, 202252:37

The One with Mary Long of Inland HypnoBirthing

In this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Mary Long, owner of Inland HypnoBirthing. She is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and HypnoBirthing® childbirth educator who specializes in pregnancy, birth, and fertility issues. We talk about the misconceptions of hypnotherapy, the Mongan Method that Mary teaches, and how hypnotherapy can help reduce stress in pregnancy, birth, and the rest of your life!

Mary Long is a high-visibility ad partner on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find her ad under the Childbirth Educators category!

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Jun 29, 202247:20

The One with S.H.E. Biblical Counseling + Maria Turner

On this episode, Rachel & Amanda interview Maria Turner, counselor and owner of S.H.E. Biblical Counseling in Spokane. We talk about mental load, the connection between mental health and breastfeeding, and Maria's elevator speech for why someone should pursue counseling. She is doing a great work advocating for mental health in Spokane, and we hope you enjoy our conversation with her!

Access the show notes here.

Maria and S.H.E. Biblical Counseling are high-visibility ad partners on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. You can find her ad under the Mental Health category!

Maria is passionate about supporting women 18 and older during the perinatal cycles and phases. As a Licensed Counselor, Certified Perinatal Professional Provider, Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula, with midwife assistance training, and extended training in breastfeeding support, Maria has a desire to support, honor, and edify women in their unique transitional experiences.

The counseling room is what Maria likes to call the “holding space”, it is a space where she invites you to come and simply be, a place to unravel, a place to remind you that you are heard and seen, a place to remember your value and worth, a place to remember that you were created with a purpose, a place to remember that you do not walk alone that God is near you at all times, a place to remember the power of prayer and God's Word.

Maria is a goal-oriented counselor who offers support in the following areas: Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Rage, Parenting Support, Marital struggles, Interpersonal struggles, Comparing struggles, Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, Intrusive thoughts, Distress, Life adjustments, Attachment ruptures/fractures, Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Maria also offers consultation services to birth workers, perinatal counselors, pastors, and others who support women in the perinatal stages.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

May 26, 202201:09:34

The One About Self Care + Mental Load

Rachel & Amanda talk about self-care and the unseen mental load of being a mom.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Apr 30, 202243:26

The One with Dr. Hardan's Eyedentity

On this episode, Rachel and Amanda interview Dr. Grant Hardan, optometrist and owner of Eyedentity Eyecare + Eyewear. He and his team provide full-scope services for eyes of all ages. Rachel and her family have experienced this firsthand, as they are all patients at Eyedentity! Our conversation ranges from free eye care for infants (yes, it's a thing!) to Dr. Hardan's favorite things about Spokane (he's an outdoorsy guy).

To find out more about Eyedentity Eyecare + Eyewear, check out their high-visibility ad on the Spokane Birth Resource Directory and visit their website.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Mar 31, 202201:05:40

The One with KiDDS Dental - Part 2

The second half of our interview with Dr. Jared Evans of KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake.

Feb 11, 202232:10

The One with KiDDS Dental - Part 1

On the first half of a 2-part interview, Rachel & Amanda interview Dr. Jared Evans of KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake. According to the KiDDS Dental website, growupsmiling.com, "As a Spokane area pediatric dental office, we strive to meet the unique needs of children. Our children's dental programs include being committed to family-centered oral health for infants, children, adolescents and special needs patients." Follow KiDDS Dental on Instagram and Facebook!

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Jan 29, 202246:32

The One Where They Don't Quit the Gym

On this episode, Rachel and Amanda interview Bri Thorpe, a personal trainer in the Spokane fitness community. She holds CFL1, Birthfit, PNL1, and PCES coach certifications. She is passionate about helping women in all areas of life (especially pregnancy and postpartum) lift heavy, have proper form and movement, and avoid personal injury. Rachel and Amanda benefited from her coaching, and she's inspired us NOT to QUIT the GYM! #teamnopeepants Follow her on Instagram at @coachbriannamae.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Dec 22, 202157:23

The One with All the Rambling

In this episode, Rachel and Amanda catch up on #momlife and highlights from the new season of Bluey.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Nov 02, 202126:58

The One With The Chiropractic Series - Postpartum and Pediatrics

The final interview in our 3-part chiropractic series. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Anne Kitchens of Borne Chiropractic. Her mission is to help align families with their health goals through specialized pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care. She is also one of the only chiropractors in Spokane who uses InSight Scanner technology! Check out her practice on her website, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as her high-visibility ad on the Spokane Birth Resources Directory. Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Sep 14, 202101:09:03

The One with the Chiropractic Series - Labor/Newborn

The second in a 3-part series of interviews with chiropractors. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Hailey Descoteaux of Generations Chiropractic. She believes that healthy parents have healthy babies, and participates in ongoing education with The Truth About Fertility. Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Resources discussed in this episode:
- Midwife: Augustine Colbrooke
- Chiropractor: Caitlyn Clark
- Rhombus of Michaelis
- Cranial Sacral - Gretchen Cunningham
- Building Your Baby from the Ground Up
- Pathways
- Baby Moves
- Candokiddo

Aug 09, 202158:07

The One with the Chiropractic Series - Pregnancy

The first in a 3-part series of interviews with chiropractors. In this episode, Rachel & Amanda have a conversation with Dr. Taylor Mortlock, a local Spokane chiropractor who specializes in care during pregnancy. Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Jul 11, 202153:41

The One with Nurture Lactation

Rachel & Amanda interview Kaleena and Courtney, the team behind Nurture Lactation. In their own words: "We are a Nurse Practitioner and Lactation consultant team who are working together to re-invent postpartum! We bring high quality medical care and breastfeeding support to the comfort of your home. Our goals are to help you feel more supported, keep your new little one healthy, and improve your breastfeeding experience, all in a convenient modern-mama way!” Check them out at @nurture_lactation on Facebook and Instagram! Music by Tobin Eyestone and bensound.com.

Jun 13, 202152:29

The One With the Daughters

Rachel and Amanda discuss how adulting is hard, why Mary Poppins is awesome, and how banking would work in the Serengeti. They also interview their daughters, Mayne and Becca, to get their perspectives on birth, motherhood, and whether they are mermaids. Shoutout to Spokane Midwives for delivering our babies! Check them out at www.spokanemidwives.com.

If you're a local business in the Spokane or North Idaho area that serves mamas in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum stages, you want to be on our Resource Directory. Partner with Spokane Birth Resources and place your FREE high-visibility ad today! Go to spokanebirthresources.com/sbr-directory for more information and email us at contact@spokanebirthresources.com to get started.

Music by Tobin Eyestone and www.bensound.com.

May 14, 202129:39

The One Where They Interview Tricia Hughes of Maddie's Place

In the first interview for Spokane Birth Integrity, Rachel and Amanda talk to Tricia Hughes, clinical director of Maddie’s Place.

This Spokane-based nonprofit is a recovery nursery for babies experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure, as well as a safe place for moms to connect with their babies as they recover from drug use.

Maddie’s Place is one of only 5 companies in the United States that uses this mother-baby bonding model to help in the recovery process. With a soft launch planned for this summer, Tricia shares her heart behind her mission to serve the vulnerable in our community, the amazing response Maddie’s Place has received so far, and how to get involved with Maddie’s Place. Volunteer cuddler, anyone? :)

Follow Maddie's Place at www.maddiesplace.org, on Instagram @maddies_place_spokane, and on Facebook @maddiesplaceWA. Check out the Maddie's Place high-visibility ad at spokanebirthresources.com/sbr-directory under the Crisis Resources section.

Music: Tobin Eyestone and www.bensound.com

Apr 09, 202154:26

The One Where They Started a Podcast

Hey! Welcome to Spokane Birth Integrity.

Rachel and Amanda are the team behind SpokaneBirthResources.com.

Our mission is to connect women and families to local Spokane resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

On each episode, we will spotlight one of the businesses from our Resource Directory and discuss baby-related topics.

We’ll also check in on each other’s lives, talk about ridiculous (and probably funny) things our children have said and done.

We geek out about the miracle of life and everything that surrounds it. It’s business time!

Mar 22, 202126:52