Empowered Birth: Holistic Care & Black Maternal Health | The Whole & Complete Woman | Melissa Mitchell Certified Doula

From Exhaustion to Peak Performance | Dr. Alicia Newsome | The Whole & Complete Woman

Summary   Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey of exhaustion and the importance of health for peak performance. She discusses the impact of stress, the role of cortisol, and how hidden hormone disruptors can affect overall well-being. Dr. Newsome emphasizes the significance of nutrition and sleep in managing energy levels and offers actionable steps for achieving optimal health and productivity.   Key Takeaways * Health is crucial for entrepreneurs to perform at their best. * Cortisol, the stress hormone, affects energy and focus. * Hidden hormone disruptors can lead to chronic stress. * Nutrition plays a vital role in energy management. * Insulin is a fat-storing hormone that affects weight loss. * Rest is essential for recovery and productivity. * The decisions we make today impact our future health. * Managing stress is key to maintaining energy levels. * Functional medicine focuses on root causes, not just symptoms. SEE DR. ALICIA NEWSOME ON TV https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared] INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/]   FREE RESOURCES: www.draliciagifts.com [http://www.draliciagifts.com] Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome [https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome]   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/]   ☕️ Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVkYnZ2MVBHbnlralA5cUljX19wYnVHc20tQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbDlKdjlOOHJTQTBVWEwyUDdycEJyZlhwTk9kVFNIR3p5ekZIN0VFWUdkVVJnODQ4dDJJQUpESG9HSWt5Wmd2bmdzc3ExUFNHenJ2N0JLR29sQ2QybkdON256aV9VNF92TTdyaXpXMTZmSElGdHJaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdasilvalifenyc&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome [https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome]   Keywords: health, peak performance, stress management, nutrition, cortisol, energy, functional medicine, hormone balance, entrepreneurship, wellness

Empowered Birth: Holistic Care & Black Maternal Health | The Whole & Complete Woman | Melissa Mitchell Certified Doula

In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with certified doula and perinatal educator Melissa Mitchell to explore holistic care during pregnancy and postpartum.    Melissa shares her journey from medical school dreams to becoming a doula, emphasizing the power of advocacy, education, and spiritual support for birthing women. Together, they discuss the importance of postpartum care, setting boundaries, and addressing the Black maternal health crisis.    Learn practical tips for creating a birth plan, advocating for yourself during labor, and navigating the emotional and physical demands of motherhood. Whether you're a mom-to-be or supporting one, this conversation is full of wisdom for nurturing both body and soul.     Key Takeaways: * Creating a Birth Plan: Why it's essential and how it empowers you to advocate for the birth experience you desire. * Postpartum Care: The importance of the critical first 40 days after birth and how to nurture yourself physically and emotionally. * Black Maternal Health: Addressing disparities in care and advocating for better outcomes for Black women in healthcare settings. * Holistic Wellness: Incorporating breathwork, Yoni steams, and sound healing to support mothers during and after pregnancy. * Setting Boundaries: How to protect your energy and set limits on visitors and external pressures during postpartum recovery Chapters   00:00 Empowering Women Through Health and Wellness 01:58 Melissa Mitchell: A Journey into Doula Work 04:13 Challenges in Maternal Health 06:27 The Importance of Postpartum Care 09:15 Setting Boundaries as a New Mom 14:24 Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health 17:42 Integrating Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Support 19:30 Misconceptions About Doulas 20:57 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare 24:15 Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider 33:30 Holistic Wellness Tips for Women 36:32 The Sacredness of Sexuality and Creativity   CONNECT WITH MELISSA: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinemamadoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/sunshinemamadoula/] https://www.sunshinemamadoulacare.com/book-online [https://www.sunshinemamadoulacare.com/book-online]   REGISTER FOR THE PCOS RESET WORKSHOP https://www.draliciahormones.com [https://www.draliciahormones.com]   SEE DR. ALICIA NEWSOME ON TV https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared] INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/ Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome [https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome]   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/]   ☕️ Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVkYnZ2MVBHbnlralA5cUljX19wYnVHc20tQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbDlKdjlOOHJTQTBVWEwyUDdycEJyZlhwTk9kVFNIR3p5ekZIN0VFWUdkVVJnODQ4dDJJQUpESG9HSWt5Wmd2bmdzc3ExUFNHenJ2N0JLR29sQ2QybkdON256aV9VNF92TTdyaXpXMTZmSElGdHJaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdasilvalifenyc&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome [https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome]   health, wellness, maternal health, postpartum care, doula, women empowerment, racial disparities, self-advocacy, holistic wellness, emotional support, Women’s health & wellness, Black maternal health, Natural pregnancy support, Postpartum care tips, Doula birth plan guidance, Holistic wellness for moms, Work-life balance for women

Hormone Reset Workshop- LIVE replay

Dr. Alicia present her Hormone Reset Workshop.   Join the Cortisol Compass Experience: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/cortisol-compass/

The One Food You're Missing for Hormone Balance

Ladies, are you ready to feel like yourself again? Tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel, chasing after goals that never seem to materialize? It's time to break free from the cycle of mediocrity and step into your true potential. Welcome to The Whole and Complete Woman, where we're not just talking about goals - we're talking about desires. Because let's face it, God didn't put those dreams in your heart as a tease. Today, we're diving deep into understanding the menstrual cycle and how to align nutrition and fitness with its phases. Dr. Alicia Newsome covers the nutritional needs during each phase of the cycle, the benefits of seed cycling, and the importance of honoring one's body throughout these changes. The One Food You're Missing for Hormone Balance may be different for you than it is for your friend. So listen up and take notes. Dr. Alicia encourages listeners to reflect on their current actions and how they impact their future well-being. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P5WSyCU_LdM Key Takeaways: ✅ Empower yourself with tools for health and legacy. ✅ Consider what you're doing today for your future self. ✅ Understanding your menstrual cycle can enhance well-being. ✅ Nutrition varies across the menstrual cycle phases. ✅ Protein intake is crucial for hormonal balance. ✅ Magnesium supports mood and menstrual health. ✅ Seed cycling can help regulate hormones effectively. ✅ Hydration is key during the ovulatory phase. ✅ High-quality foods support overall health and energy. ✅ Community and connection are vital for women's empowerment.   00:00 Empowering Your Future Self 02:59 Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle 13:33 Nutritional Needs Across Cycle Phases 20:25 The Ovulatory Phase and Its Importance 24:04 Navigating the Luteal Phase 28:49 The Benefits of Seed Cycling   REGISTER FOR THE HORMONE RESET WORKSHOP https://www.draliciahormones.com [https://www.draliciahormones.com] SEE DR. ALICIA NEWSOME ON TV https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared] INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/ FREE RESOURCES Menstrual Cycle Nutrient Guide can be found on the homepage of Dr. Alicia’s website at the time of this recording: http://www.dralicianewsome.com [http://www.dralicianewsome.com]   Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome [https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/] ☕️ Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVkYnZ2MVBHbnlralA5cUljX19wYnVHc20tQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbDlKdjlOOHJTQTBVWEwyUDdycEJyZlhwTk9kVFNIR3p5ekZIN0VFWUdkVVJnODQ4dDJJQUpESG9HSWt5Wmd2bmdzc3ExUFNHenJ2N0JLR29sQ2QybkdON256aV9VNF92TTdyaXpXMTZmSElGdHJaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdasilvalifenyc&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome [https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome] #health #wealth #relationships #menstrualcycle #nutrition #hormones #womenshealth #cycle syncing #seed cycling #empowerment Keywords health, wealth, relationships, menstrual cycle, nutrition, hormones, women's health, cycle syncing, seed cycling, empowerment

This is why your labs came back "normal"

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome discusses the importance of comprehensive hormone testing and why your current blood work may come back normal even if you feel something is off in your body. She covers the five hormones that are often overlooked in traditional testing: estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin. Dr. Newsome explains the role of each hormone, signs of imbalance, and how testing is conducted. She also emphasizes the need for targeted supplementation based on individual hormone levels. In this part of the conversation, Dr. Alicia Newsome discusses the importance of testing hormones, specifically cortisol and insulin. She emphasizes that cortisol and insulin need to be addressed together in order to balance hormones effectively. Dr. Newsome also highlights the significance of nutrition and diet variation, stress management, and detoxification in hormone balance. She recommends incorporating whole foods, healthy fats, and organic, grass-fed meat, and wild-caught sources of fish. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of managing stress through mindfulness practices, physical activity, and quality sleep. Lastly, Dr. Newsome discusses the role of detoxification in hormone balance and the importance of proper detoxification pathways.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rd4Sut8x-Ow   Takeaways   ✅ Comprehensive hormone testing is necessary to identify hormone imbalances that may not be detected in traditional blood work. ✅ The five hormones often overlooked in traditional testing are estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin. ✅Signs of hormone imbalance include irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. ✅Testing hormones throughout the month is important to understand the fluctuations and identify imbalances. ✅Targeted supplementation based on individual hormone levels can help restore balance and alleviate symptoms. Testing cortisol and insulin levels is crucial for understanding hormone balance. ✅Nutrition and diet variation play a key role in hormone balance. ✅Stress management is essential for maintaining hormonal health. ✅Detoxification is important for eliminating toxins that disrupt hormone balance.   REGISTER FOR THE MINI WORKSHOP https://www.draliciahormones.com [https://www.draliciahormones.com]   SEE DR. ALICIA NEWSOME ON TV https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/uMUmgzkSeMU?feature=shared] INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/   FREE RESOURCES 🩺 Having Trouble with Digestion?: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-having-trouble-with-your-digestion/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-having-trouble-with-your-digestion/]   😩 Is Stress Getting the Best of You: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTEwa0tIRE41NWZfbU5ZaG5mZExsMk5rdDBzQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdHJtdms0STBxR2NrUHJ5ZDg1ZEpwdmlueEtLclUyTDY2ZGdpa3k5MWQzTERhZEN4Zk5EcWJhNmlJQVdDT3Jha2pJRVh5NVM1NEs3Y3JjNjR1X2FmaWl1RUhmeG5jeHYzZ05rend2a21MRzhnQU1Wbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dasilvalife.com%2Fclickup101&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-is-stress-getting-the-best-of-you/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-is-stress-getting-the-best-of-you/]   🩸Struggling with PMS?: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-do-you-suffer-from-pms/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/quiz-do-you-suffer-from-pms/]   📖 Blog: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblFIV0R3RHhFNXpEYXFJSTJfWnNMclZqSHZMUXxBQ3Jtc0tuaXBoUURMZGRVdWRGTDNYNTFaZzRwUE54ay1JanJ0aGhEXzRtTW44SlcxUWxpcEtkT0hRak9rbHAxalBYYUQxSEs0aWZ6WUVYMExmVmZnVG5BNWJlZVZWanVqQklJU2dmaEdzSTQ4dk5kZ3lvbURVaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dasilvalife.com%2Fblog&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.dralicianewsome.com/wellness-articles/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/wellness-articles/] 🎁https://www.dralicianewsome.com/freegift/ [https://www.dralicianewsome.com/freegift/] 👩🏾‍💻http://www.dralicianewsome.com [http://www.dralicianewsome.com]   Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome [https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome]   🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/]   ☕️ Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVkYnZ2MVBHbnlralA5cUljX19wYnVHc20tQXxBQ3Jtc0ttbDlKdjlOOHJTQTBVWEwyUDdycEJyZlhwTk9kVFNIR3p5ekZIN0VFWUdkVVJnODQ4dDJJQUpESG9HSWt5Wmd2bmdzc3ExUFNHenJ2N0JLR29sQ2QybkdON256aV9VNF92TTdyaXpXMTZmSElGdHJaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdasilvalifenyc&v=ExosK8hzRCshttps://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome [https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome]