Health Forward Podcast

In today's episode, I'm sharing about a difficult season that I have been walking through with my family recently and a few ways that I've been supporting my health through the last few weeks.

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In this episode, I'm sharing my experience with the birth of my second child, my sweet baby boy, Rowan. I also share details of my experience with a planned c-section and early postpartum recovery.

In today’s episode, I’m answering your questions about my current pregnancy and most recent fertility journey. I’m also sharing an update on what you can expect from me for the next few months.

In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Young, DC of Freedom Chiropractic shares the benefits of nervous system-based chiropractic care. She also shares how regular chiropractic care can have numerous health benefits for both prenatal and postnatal women, as well as for children of all ages.

In today's episode, I'm sharing what I believe to be the most effective areas of health to focus on to truly improve your health in the new year. 

In today's episode, I'm sharing simple and easy ways to make decisions that support your health even in the hustle and bustle of this busy season.

In this episode, Alaina interviews Julie Sawaya, co-founder of the perinatal nutrition company Needed. Julie shares why optimal nutritional support is vital to all stages of a woman's health, but especially before, during, and after pregnancy. 

In this mini-series of episodes, I’m answering your questions! This question was about the difference between men’s and women’s hormone cycles and how they can mirror cycles found in nature. Listen in for a little hormone cycle 101!

In this mini-series of episodes, I'm answering your questions! A few of you had questions about exercise including how much exercise is best and if certain types of workouts, like cyclical workouts, were good for women. Listen in as we talk all things exercise! 

In this mini-series of episodes, I'm answering your questions! The question for this week was "what is the biggest blessing of your job?". I love this question and the opportunity to share about what I do as a Women's Health Coach and my favorite parts of working with clients. 

In honor of Mother’s Day, this week’s #hfpodcast episode is focused on prioritizing your health as a mom. This can be such a struggle that it takes intentional planning and effort. If we're being honest, oftentimes we don’t feel that we have the energy for it. So, today I want to encourage and hopefully inspire you to think through some ways that you can support your health and care for your body so that you can continue to love and serve your family well for years to come!

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing the stories of two more friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition as well as what has helped them and brought them hope.

Please help us spread awareness by sharing this episode with your friends and family members who may be affected by Endometriosis. 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing the stories of two of my friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition. Please help us in continuing to spread awareness by sharing this episode with your friends and family members who may also be affected by Endometriosis. 

In this episode of the HF Podcast, registered dietitian and public health writer, Camille Martin shares what our society’s obsession with weight loss and diet culture is really about and how learning to love your life now can actually move you forward in your weight loss journey.

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most common reasons that we tend to hit a wall this time of year and stop seeing the results that we think we should be seeing in our health goals - whether that’s weight loss or another health factor we are wanting to improve - and what we can do about it!

In this episode, Dr. Blake Bohanan shares tips for preventing exercise-related injuries and best practices for recovering quickly should those injuries occur. He also shares about his journey into opening his own practice, Shift Performance PT,  here in Knoxville, TN.

In today’s #hfpodcast episode, I want to give a little of a preview of some things coming in 2022, as well as share some things that have been on my heart about our mindset around health. My hope is that if you’ve had similar thoughts or questions, it may encourage you or maybe provide a new perspective!

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, Melody Frank, RDH shares how our oral health affects the quality of our overall health, as well as home-care tips to prevent periodontal disease. 

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, I’m sharing tips for choosing a probiotic that’s right for you.

In this week's #hfpodcast episode, I am sharing practical ways that we can support the health of our livers as it supports the overall function of our bodies. 

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, I’m talking about one of the hardest-working organs in our bodies - the liver: the role that our livers play in our overall health and why we need to give them a little extra support.

In today’s #hfpodcast episode, I’m sharing what meal planning looks like for me in this current season of life, as well as a few of my favorite resources for meal ideas and inspiration.

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing a few tips for ways to support and protect your immune system's ability to do the job it was designed to do. 

PCOS is the most common hormonal imbalance condition and the leading cause of infertility in women. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the basics about PCOS - what it is, what common symptoms are, and what you can do to help manage your symptoms and support your body.

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In this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing what you should know about essential oils, as well as a few of my tried and true favorite oils that I use for myself and my family. Whether you are new to the world of essential oils or maybe have been using them for years, I hope this episode will leave you feeling educated and empowered to receive the benefits of essential oils for yourself. 

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, Integrative Medicine Physician - Dr. Clayton Bell, MD, shares the impact that different aspects of our lives can have on our health. He discusses how the foods we eat, intense seasons of stress, and even unresolved trauma can lead to common health concerns. 

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing a few of my favorite less-toxic swaps that I feel have made the biggest impact on my health and our home. 

In this episode of the #hfpodcast, Shawna Holman of A Little Less Toxic (@alittlelesstoxic) shares how making simple changes over time drastically improved her health and why the ingredients that we put on, in, and around our bodies matters so much. She also shares practical ways to start reducing the toxic burden on our bodies without feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. 

In this episode, I’m sharing some things that I’ve learned recently about navigating body image while dealing with chronic disease and how it’s affecting me personally. My hope is that some of these things that I’ve learned will be helpful and encouraging for you too!

In this week's episode, I'm reviewing one of my absolute favorite books - Rhythms of Renewal. This book is so full of wisdom and practical advice. I know you will find it so helpful and encouraging as well. 

Rhythms of Renewal is a book written by Rebekah Lyons in which she shares her personal experience of walking through intense seasons of anxiety in her life and the rhythms she has used in her own life to return to purpose and peace. I actually read this book when it first came out a few years ago but have found myself referencing it again and again. I have often recommended this book to my clients because of the way that it beautifully explains the holistic nature of how physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health overlap.