The Living Roots Podcast

Continuing the conversation Danielle, Stacey and Marisa talk about evidence-based birth and some of the unnecessary interventions that have become normalized. Depending on where you choose to birth, certain practices have become normalized and part of a checklist for providers but may not actually be based in current science or necessary. Each woman is biologically individual and therefore has her own set of risks to be determined and may not need some or any of the common interventions, especially if no signs are shown during her prenatal visits. We talk about the importance of weighing the risk vs benefit of each intervention and making sure you are comfortable with the outcomes. This is all from an educational standpoint and should not be taken as medical advice.

This week Danielle and Stacey interviewed Marisa Grubbs, a Christian Doula & Childbirth Educator based in Eastern North Carolina. The conversation centered around what it means to be a doula, the support they can provide, how to prepare and educate yourself for birth and what it means to have a physiological birth. Stay tuned for part two with Marisa where the conversation continues on evidence based birth and unnecessary interventions.

In this episode Stacey announces the opening of her dog training business here in Hickory, North Carolina. Stacey opened Pure Energy Dog Training in New Jersey 7 years ago after time spent as an animal control officer. Working in the shelter she found her passion for dog training and has been training dogs and coaching owners ever since.

On this podcast we talk a lot about certain concepts like consistency, following through and setting healthy boundaries. Today Stacey shares her experience working with dogs and owners and how those concepts apply to them, and you as well.

She talks about the three pillars to healthy relationships, consistency, follow through, setting boundaries and more.

In this episode Danielle talks about the nutritional profile and benefits of raw milk, they discuss some of the myths and history of dairy and Stacey covers what goes into owning a family dairy cow.

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Raising backyard chickens is an easy first step into homesteading, self sufficiency or just a fun addition to your backyard. In today's episode we cover all the bases from coop/run suggestions, feed, treats, caring for starter chicks, adult chickens, introducing new birds to your flock and easy ways to avoid common problems. Plus a follower Q+A at the end of the episode from our Instagram page.

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Healthy habits have been a recurring theme, in this episode Danielle and Stacey give their advice and personal experiences on where to start, how to stay committed and planning for continued success. Refer back to our Simple Swaps Series (episodes 7-10) for specific help in those areas.

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In this episode Danielle and Stacey talk about what homesteading really means and how it can be as broad of a spectrum as an apartment dweller, a home with a yard in town or the more obvious house with acreage. They cover information on the range of animals you can incorporate, backyard chickens and garden planning and prep.

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In this episode Danielle and Stacey share their views on Covid, unlawful mandates and what they have learned over the past two years. Listen as they share their personal experiences with Covid, some interesting information on the Pfizer vaccine efficacy, as well as important areas of your life you should take control of. The information in this episode is not medical advice.

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Concluding our Simple Swaps Series, Danielle and Stacey cover what they keep stocked in their Holistic Medicine Cabinets. Refer back to episode 7 for information regarding greenwashing, ingredients and how you can be a conscious consumer going forward. The information in this episode is not medical advice, just options for safer alternatives to common OTC products. We hope that this episode is helpful and as always; remember that change happens slowly, over time so don’t feel overwhelmed that you need to swap everything over at once. 

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Continuing with our Simple Swaps Series, Danielle and Stacey cover baby and kids products they use and love. Refer back to episode 7 for information regarding greenwashing, ingredients to avoid and the reasons why, what the term “fragrance” really means, and how you can be a conscious consumer going forward. Pregnancy is often where people start their non-toxic lifestyle and can easily be overwhelmed. We hope that this episode is helpful and as always; remember that change happens slowly, over time so don’t feel overwhelmed that you need to swap everything over at once.

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Continuing with our Simple Swaps Series, Danielle and Stacey cover the beauty and personal care products they use and love. Refer back to episode 7 for information regarding greenwashing, ingredients to avoid and the reasons why, what the term “fragrance” really means, and how you can be a conscious consumer going forward. Remember that change happens slowly, over time so don’t feel overwhelmed that you need to swap everything over at once.

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Over the next few episodes, Danielle and Stacey will be sharing some of the ways they have incorporated their favorite non-toxic products into their homes. They go over greenwashing, ingredients to avoid and the reasons why, what the term “fragrance” really means, and how you can be a conscious consumer going forward. This episode specifically covers various household products they have incorporated over the past several years. Remember that change happens slowly, over time so don’t feel overwhelmed that you need to swap everything over at once.

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In part two of our birth stories we pick up right where we left off last week with Danielle’s birth prep and she shares her birth center birth experience, they both cover some hot topics and answer the questions asked by followers.

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In part one of our birth stories Stacey shares both of her birth experiences, there differences, what she did differently the second time and lessons she learned along the way. Danielle starts to talk about her process leading up to delivery, how she picked her birthing center and why. Stay tuned next week for Danielle’s full birth story, some hot topics that we cover and our followers Q&A.

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Join Danielle and Stacey this week as they speak with special guest, Nick Stanbury about Tactical Preparedness and Situational Awareness. Nick shares about his tactical training and personal experience with firearms, how to turn everyday household items into personal protection, what to do and how to be aware if you find yourself in an emergency situation and more. Linked below are resources if you’re searching for more information on this topic.

On today's episode Danielle and Stacey dive into the importance of setting healthy boundaries. They touch on healthy boundaries in regards to relationships, food, screen time and more. They discuss the struggles and uncomfortable feelings surrounding the topic as well as the benefits of your decisions.

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On today's episode Danielle and Stacey dive into the importance of real food nourishing your body and how to become a conscious consumer. They discuss topics such as food quality, why they don't stick to a certain diet, the benefits of raw milk, pastured eggs and locally sourced meats, the importance of getting to know your local farmers and introducing children to healthy foods from a young age.

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In this episode Danielle and Stacey discuss the importance of prioritizing your physical and mental wellbeing in order to feel your best. They dive into topics such as creating motivation, holding yourself accountable, identifying markers that indicate when you're not showing up for yourself, the importance of community and more.

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