Ep. 11 - Occupational Therapy vs. Chiropractic for Babies, with Jen Sekela, OTR/L

Ep. 14 - How Struggles with Breastfeeding led to Postpartum Depression: Dr. Teri's Story

Breastfeeding challenges and postpartum depression are, unfortunately, far too common. Our deep commitment to supporting mothers through these struggles comes from the heart. In this episode, Dr. Teri shares her personal postpartum journey and how it has profoundly influenced her chiropractic work. With honesty and vulnerability, she sheds light on the dark thoughts and isolation that can often accompany early motherhood. If her story resonates with you, know that you are not alone. Sometimes, the right support begins with just one person helping you find the resources you need. Here if you need us: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/belliesandbabieschiro/] (IG) * ⁠Unbalanced and Hormonal⁠ [https://unbalancedandhormonal.substack.com/] (Substack) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mybalancechiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mybalancechiro] (Facebook) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BelliesandBabiesChiro] (YouTube) * info@mybalancechiro.com (email)

Ep. 13 - How to Stay Grounded in Parenting Moments

If you've wanted to here more real life parenting, this episode is for you. Dr. Becca tells a personal parenting story that touches on a lot of different, realistic struggles in parenting. Dr. Teri discusses how to stay grounded in these moments and provides reassurance that we are all doing are best. We cover: * What really is the right way to parent? * How to manage your expectations * Kids typically do better on routines, but there may be more than one routine * What is grounding and how to do it in the moment when you’re overwhelmed or overstimulated * Facing past experiences/expectations and shifting how your nervous system reacts to past stressors * Rewriting old “rules” * Dealing with parent-child battles * Getting into the perspective of your child to see where they are coming from * Maybe our children are actually logical?? Where you can find us! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/belliesandbabieschiro/] (IG) * ⁠Unbalanced and Hormonal⁠ [https://unbalancedandhormonal.substack.com/] (Substack) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mybalancechiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mybalancechiro] (Facebook) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BelliesandBabiesChiro] (YouTube) * info@mybalancechiro.com (email)

Ep. 12 - What is Neuro Emotional Technique?

You may have heard someone (Dr. Becca, lol) talk about NET or Neuro Emotional Technique, but what actually is it? It's a dynamic technique that helps you release your stressors and emotional blocks which...you know what, just listen to this. We go into details about the technique, how it can help, and who it can help in this episode. Enjoy! Learn more about NET and find a practitioner at --> netmindbody.com [netmindbody.com] Where you can find us! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/belliesandbabieschiro/] (IG) * ⁠Unbalanced and Hormonal⁠ [https://unbalancedandhormonal.substack.com/] (Substack) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mybalancechiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mybalancechiro] (Facebook) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BelliesandBabiesChiro] (YouTube) * info@mybalancechiro.com (email)

Ep. 11 - Occupational Therapy vs. Chiropractic for Babies, with Jen Sekela, OTR/L

In this episode we chat with Jen Sekela, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Jen is wonderfully kind and has such a comforting, gentle energy. She and Teri answer questions that illustrate the perspectives of the body from chiropractic and OT view points. We cover: * How tension shows up in the body and in the behaviors of children * Where the initial tension comes from - is it birth? Before birth? * How body work in pregnancy has benefits beyond the birth * The stressors around an uncomplicated birth * What is optimal vs not optimal in child development * Parents should not feel shame when getting the full story  * How do OTs and Chiropractors assess what’s going on within baby’s body * Moms could benefit from care alongside baby * How behavioral issues go hand in hand with physical issues in babies and children * The different cries a baby has and what they are telling us * How providers read the energy of the room and of their patients * The modern day difficulties of parenting with your intuition * Don’t fall for the “should haves”, it wasn’t the right time * Unsolicited advice from Jen and Teri * Are tongue ties the right decision? * What does “knowing your baby best” actually feel like in your body? * If a choice is right for now, then it’s right. You can make a difference choice later if you need to. * What does finding balance really look like? Learn more about Jen on her website! sensationeducation.com [sensationeducation.com] Where you can find us! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/belliesandbabieschiro/] (IG) * Unbalanced and Hormonal [https://unbalancedandhormonal.substack.com/] (Substack) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mybalancechiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mybalancechiro] (Facebook) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BelliesandBabiesChiro] (YouTube) * info@mybalancechiro.com (email)

Ep. 10 - Why would a Baby see a Chiropractor?!

A question we have been asked countless times - why would someone bring their baby to a chiropractor? This is a well meaning question after seeing what it can look like for an adult to get adjusted. In this episode, we answer this question and so much more, such as: * the most common reasons babies see chiropractors * what it looks like when they get adjusted * do babies cry during adjustments? * the most important things to do and to avoid with your little one Find a Pediatric Chiropractor near you at icpa4kids.com [icpa4kids.com]. Where you can find us! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/belliesandbabieschiro/] (IG) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mybalancechiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mybalancechiro] (Facebook) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@belliesandbabieschiro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@BelliesandBabiesChiro] (YouTube) * info@mybalancechiro.com (email)