The Joy of Becoming Real Podcast

Fight or Flight Forever - Olivia McCrillis

Olivia McCrillis is a restorative movement specialist and licensed physical therapist assistant. In this episode we talk about stress, what being in a constant state of fight or flight does to your body and some of the many reasons why it’s so important to bring ourselves back into “rest and digest mode”. Olivia’s heart is to always bring approachable methods to starting the process of healing and gives practical tips on how to help manage stress in your body. Links: Olivia’s instagram: https://instagram.com/olibbiagrace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/olibbiagrace?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] New Routes Wellness instagram: https://instagram.com/newrouteswellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/newrouteswellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] New Routes Wellness Website: https://www.newrouteswellness.com/ [https://www.newrouteswellness.com/] The Joy of Becoming Real offers practical and emotional support for new moms transitioning into motherhood. To find out more about the services provided by Julia, please follow the links below. Website- https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com [https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com/] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/] This episode was produced by Taylor Cramer, of Cold Shower Media. [https://www.coldshowermedia.com/]

Entering Fatherhood Strong, Supportive and a Little Afraid-Carter Wheelock

In this episode, I (Julia) sit down to have a conversation featuring my amazing husband Carter! In the first portion of the episode we talk about our experience entering into parenthood together, talk about how Carter experienced our two births and how our relationship has changed throughout the journey. In the second portion of the episode–from the perspective of dad/supportive partner– Carter answers questions from our instagram audience like "Did you (as a dad) feel isolated in the early weeks postpartum?" "Did you deal with parent preferences?" and others! This episode is meant to open up important dialogue around partners as they also navigate new territory becoming a parent. The Joy of Becoming Real offers practical and emotional support for new moms transitioning into motherhood. To find out more about the services provided by Julia, please follow the links below. Website- https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com [https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com/] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/] This episode was produced by Taylor Cramer, of Cold Shower Media. [https://www.coldshowermedia.com/]

So Much More Than Kegels - Kate Schumacher

Kate is a Pelvic Floor Therapist who specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum women. In this episode we talk about how overlooked the pelvic floor is when talking about things like pregnancy, birth and recovery, the difference between things that are "common" versus things that are "normal" and how Kate approaches her work in a unique way. Kate works with women to, in her own words, "Take control over “leaks down there”, manage pelvic pain and tackle a host of other conditions we rarely discuss with others." Website: https://www.peaceablepelvis.com/ [https://www.peaceablepelvis.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceable_pelvis/ [https://www.instagram.com/peaceable_pelvis/] The Joy of Becoming Real offers practical and emotional support for new moms transitioning into motherhood. To find out more about the services provided by Julia, please follow the links below. Website- https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com [https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com/] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/] This episode was produced by Taylor Cramer, of Cold Shower Media. [https://www.coldshowermedia.com/]

Fertility Treatment - Mitch and Charynn's Story

Mitch and Charynn Meoak are parents to three beautiful children, two conceived via IVF and one surprise twist baby conceived naturally. They came on in this episode to discuss their experience and get vulnerable while sharing their story undergoing fertility treatments and IVF. Fertility and fertility treatments are often topics that are difficult to openly talk about. In this episode Mitch and Charynn really unpack a lot of the nuances and things that make fertility treatments really hard for couples–things like finances and health concerns. We talk about how important it is to never assume you know what someone is going through and how to give people the space they might need under difficult circumstances. The Joy of Becoming Real offers practical and emotional support for new moms transitioning into motherhood. To find out more about the services provided by Julia, please follow the links below. Website- https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com [https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com/] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/] This episode was produced by Taylor Cramer, of Cold Shower Media. [https://www.coldshowermedia.com/]

What does "best" mean? - Elizabeth Voss

Elizabeth Voss is a birth doula and certified breastfeeding counselor. In this episode we unpack the terms that are so often thrown at new moms: "fed is best" vs "breast is best". We talk about why both of these terms fall short of the mark, why we should stop using them and what the idea of "best" actually looks like in the real, messy, beautiful world of new motherhood. To find out more about Elizabeth and her business go to: https://tclactationco.com/ [https://tclactationco.com/] The Joy of Becoming Real offers practical and emotional support for new moms transitioning into motherhood. To find out more about the services provided by Julia, please follow the links below. Website- https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com [https://www.joyofbecomingreal.com/] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/ [https://www.instagram.com/joyofbecomingreal/] This episode was produced by Taylor Cramer, of Cold Shower Media. [https://www.coldshowermedia.com/]