Ep. 382: 8 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know with Brooke Smith

Today, I am talking all about your imperfections as a parent and partner. Plus, I’m even sharing what I’m not that great at either... We will take these imperfections and shift them into strengths and finding gratitude. Motherhood is filled with wolves waiting to pounce on the next weakest link. There’s always a mom out there doing it better than you or looking more fabulous. That’s tough to come to grips with so I’m sharing my thoughts on the vultures in society that prey on other people’s imperfections and beat down our self-love muscle. Living in a constantly aroused state of Fight or Flight is not healthy. Join me in this conversation on refreshing your mindset and taking the reigns of your own life. Happy Friday, yal!

14 Sep 201820min

Is your IUD poisoning you? Could your copper IUD being causing your body to be overloaded and needing a serious detox? Kirby Costa Campos is joining HeHe to chat about her experience with copper toxicity, the downward spiral it caused in her life, her journey of healing, and her mission to get the copper IUD taken off the market. Dive into the symptoms and detox process of Copper Toxicity and what a copper friendly diet looks like. Happy Tuesday, yal!    90 day program:  http://kirbyamour.com/copperdetoxprotocol   Wilson's Disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353251   Oxidation: https://www.drlwilson.com/articles/Oxidation%20Types%201104.htm   Instagram Handle: @kirbyamour   Copper Toxicity Friendly Diet Example:  Foods to Completely Avoid Lamb, pork, pheasant quail, duck, goose, squid, salmon, organ meats including liver, heart, kidney, brain; shellfish including oysters, scallops, shrimp, lobster, clams, and crab, meat gelatin, soy protein meat substitutes, tofu, nuts and seeds, vegetable juice cocktail, mushrooms, nectarine, commercially dried fruits including raisins, dates, prunes; avocado, dried beans including soy beans, lima beans, baked beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, dried peas, lentils, millet, barley, wheat germ, bran breads and cereals, cereals with >0.2 mg of copper per serving (check label), soy flour, soy grits, fresh sweet potatoes, chocolate milk, soy milk, cocoa, desserts that contain high amounts of ingredients rich in copper, candy with nuts, chocolate, or cocoa, instant breakfast beverages, mineral water with high copper content, soy-based beverages, copper-fortified formulas, brewer’s yeast, multiple vitamins with copper or minerals, jams, jellies, and candies, fruit juices, fruit- flavored beverages, lemonade Foods to Eat, But Limit to Once A Week Fish, dark meat turkey and chicken, peanut butter, bean sprouts, beets, spinach, tomato juice and other tomato products, broccoli, asparagus, mango, papaya, pear, pineapple, dehydrated and canned soups, potatoes in any form, pumpkin, parsnips, winter and summer squash, green peas, carbonated beverages, ketchup, coffee, tea If you choose to eat GRAINS limit these chooses to once a week also: whole wheat bread, Melba toast, whole wheat crackers, instant oatmeal, instant RalstonTM, cereals with 0.1 to 0.2 mg of copper per serving (check label) Eat As Much As You Want (less than .1 mg of copper) beef, eggs, white meat turkey and chicken, cold cuts and frankfurters (that do not contain pork, dark turkey, dark chicken, or organ meats), all others not listed on high or moderate list, most vegetables including fresh tomatoes, most fruits except as listed to above (fruits dried at home are permitted), butter, cream, margarine, mayonnaise, non- dairy creamer, sour cream, oils, salad dressings (made from allowed ingredients), most milk products, milk flavored with carob, cheeses, cottage cheese, soups made with allowed ingredients If Eating Grains: Breads & pasta from refined flour, rice, regular oatmeal, cereals with

11 Sep 20181h 27min

Front facing, rear facing, booster seats and 5 point harnesses! Buying a carseat can be overwhelming! Did you know that your child's height and weight isn't the only thing to consider when transitioning from rear facing to forward facing? Do you know the types of carseats and systems? What about the costs, safety ratings, and laws surrounding carseat safety? September is carseat safety awareness month and we are doing our part to make sure you are educated on vehicle adn carseat safety for your child. It takes a village! Happy Friday, yal!

7 Sep 201837min

You are not ready for today's episode! This one is too good! HeHe is sitting down with a mom of 3 and is the epitome of a birth warrior. She has three very different birth stories to share and for the first time ever, we are diving into nothing for birth stories! Rachel continued to push the boundaries and advocate for her ideal birth. Through each birth she learned new information and used it to prepare her next birth until she achieved her ideal birth situation and the ultimate pride in her body. She is here to tell us how to find that type of trust and respect in your body to take control of your birth! This may be the most empowering episode yet! Happy Tuesday!

5 Sep 20181h 2min

Today's episode is inspired by a combination of background chatter, TED Talks, Netflix series, and various blogs. I'm diving into the brain and how humans receive and process, how we block out information, and how people can manipulate others by mastering these skills. I am sharing the definition of concentration and why it's important to know these. I will teach your how to engage your brain visually and emotionally while engaging your sense of hearing too. Throwing in some gratitude as usual and wah-lah! You have a wonderful focus tool! Tune in to train your brain! Happy Friday, yal!

31 Aug 201816min

Last week's episode is all about the midwifery bill H.4655 in Massachusetts and one side of the bill. This week we are diving into part 2. HeHe is sitting down with Diana Snyder to discuss the other side of bill H.4655. Diana is a Health Care Attorney, who, when she made the move to Massachusetts, was shocked to find her expectations let down by the amount of legislation in homebirth midwifery. This led to her frustration manifesting as the fuel to advocate for a cause she do deeply believes in--midwifery regulation. This episode shares some shocking stats and serious things to consider when forming your thoughts around this issue. Happy Tuesday!

28 Aug 20181h 4min

I'm sharing a special skill that I have that helps my clients prepare for their birth. This podcast was inspired by a blog that I wrote last year about planning a wedding and planning for a baby. They are surprisingly similar! From the venue to the menu and the invite list to hiring a wedding planner! I'm putting it into perspective so you can take control of your birth! Happy Friday, yal!    Shownotes:   Check out the blog!

24 Aug 201832min

Today, it's all about birthing at your home! HeHe is chatting with Joyce Hunt-Kimball, a Homebirth Midwife in Massachusetts, about fear-based care in the homebirth world, how safe homebirth really is, what happens when challenges arise, and the legislation that is threatening the rights of women across the state of Massachusetts. HeHe asks Joyce questions sent in from listeners and they dive into the most commonly asked questions about home birth care. This episode will also share a bill that impacts women's health and limits the freedom of birthing people. Joyce is fighting bill H.1189 (since drafted as H.4655) and is here to explain why H.4655 is restrictive on women's rights and the ability to choose their own care. This is part 1 of Homebirth Midwifery Legislation. Happy Tuesday, yal!

21 Aug 201848min