The Quiet Strength Podcast

EP 12 | What Your Hair Is Telling You About Your Health | Hair Loss, Breakage & Nutrition Explained

We’ve been taught that healthier hair comes from better products—but that’s only part of the story. In this episode, I explain how your hair can reflect what’s happening inside your body. From stress and hormones to nutrition, gut health, shedding, breakage, and hair growth myths, we’re unpacking the real foundations of healthy hair. Plus: why biotin isn’t always the miracle people think it is.

EP 11 | It’s Not Just You: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Health | Dr. Katie Castillo, PT

Most women think leaking, pain, or discomfort after having babies is just part of life… But it’s not. In this episode, I sit down with a pelvic floor therapist to talk about what’s actually going on in our bodies—and why so many of us are silently dealing with symptoms that can be healed. From postpartum recovery to common myths (hello, Kegels 👀), this is something every woman needs to hear. You don’t have to just live with it. . . . . . . . Follow Dr. Castillo on Instagram or visit her website! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/strengthdignitywellness?igsh=YjB1OGlhZHF2bGZq [https://www.instagram.com/strengthdignitywellness?igsh=YjB1OGlhZHF2bGZq] : https://www.instagram.com/dr.katiepelvicpt?igsh=MWE4aXBpcHh5djdicg== [https://www.instagram.com/dr.katiepelvicpt?igsh=MWE4aXBpcHh5djdicg==] Website: https://strengthdignitywellness.com/ [https://strengthdignitywellness.com/]

EP 10| Burnout & Overwhelm in Motherhood | with Life Coach Gwendy Hardcastle

Motherhood is one of the most meaningful roles a woman can have — but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. In this episode of The Quiet Strength Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with life coach Gwendy Hardcastle to have an honest conversation about burnout, the mental load many moms carry, and why so many mothers today feel constantly exhausted. Together they talk about the hidden pressures of motherhood, how comparison and unrealistic expectations contribute to overwhelm, and why many moms struggle to ask for help. Gwendy also shares practical wisdom and encouragement for moms who feel stretched thin and offers simple steps to begin creating space, support, and healthier boundaries. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that motherhood is a powerful calling that deserves grace, support, and encouragement.

EP 9 | Breastfeeding Help: What Every Mom Needs to Know — with Stephanie Nicholson, IBCLC

Breastfeeding can be harder than anyone prepares you for — especially when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure what’s normal. In this conversation, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Stephanie Nicholson shares practical guidance, reassurance, and the kind of support every mom deserves. If breastfeeding feels harder than you expected, this episode will answer your biggest questions and remind you that you’re not alone. Resources 👇 The Brewer Diet http://drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id96.html [http://drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id96.html] Weston A. Price Foundation https://a.co/d/0dc0YOio [https://a.co/d/0dc0YOio] Trim Healthy Mama https://a.co/d/01s2DGba [https://a.co/d/01s2DGba] Above Rubies Magazine https://www.aboverubies.org/ [https://www.aboverubies.org/] Follow Stephanie 👇 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mothering_arts [https://www.instagram.com/mothering_arts] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/motheringarts [https://www.facebook.com/motheringarts] Book a Consultation 👇 Book online: https://motheringarts.org/ [https://motheringarts.org/] Book by Phone: 254-265-1409

EP 8 | The Gut–Hormone Connection with Dr. Kristy Van Kirk, MD

What if many of the symptoms women struggle with — fatigue, mood swings, hormone imbalance, anxiety, and inflammation — could be traced back to the gut? In this episode of The Quiet Strength Podcast, Elizabeth Poe sits down with Dr. Kristy Van Kirk, a board-certified OB-GYN turned integrative health physician, to unpack why gut health is truly the foundation of overall wellness. Together, they explore the gut-brain connection, the real root causes of chronic constipation and diarrhea, how stress disrupts digestion, and why quick fixes often keep women stuck in frustrating cycles. If you’re ready to better understand your body and take simple, sustainable steps toward feeling your best, this conversation will leave you informed, encouraged, and empowered. Follow Dr. Kristy Van Kirk on instagram | https://www.instagram.com/doctor.kristy?igsh=emU0aHZvand1MGhm https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqQTGMTDIRn/?igsh=MXNzOXdoMXMwYzQzOQ==