Are you truly prepared for the pushing stage of labor, or could your pelvic floor be holding you back?

In this special rebroadcast episode from the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Amanda Shipley joins Dr. Shannon O'Brien to share essential insights into one of the most critical aspects of childbirth—pushing. This episode dives into the physical and mental preparation needed to push effectively and minimize complications during labor.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 75, Dr. Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:

• Why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation and how it interacts with other muscles like the diaphragm and hip rotators

• The importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist and when to seek support

• Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health, including the truth about tight vs. loose muscles

• Techniques for preparing your body and mind for effective pushing, including breathing exercises and muscle relaxation strategies

• How to harness the power of visualization and muscle memory during the pushing stage of labor

• Positioning tips to support optimal pushing and which position may not be ideal

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

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Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

   

About Dr Shipley:

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years and is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA. Since 2007 Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to empower people to take charge of their pelvic health and change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy. Dr. Shipley is especially passionate about helping birthing people have as smooth a childbirth as possible while preventing future pelvic floor dysfunction. After having two unmedicated homebirths herself, she co-founded Progressive Pelvic Education with her identical twin sister (who is also a homebirth mom) and created her signature program - Progressive Pregnancy - where they help women prepare their mind, body, and pelvic floor for the childbirth they desire. Amanda is also the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. 

 

  

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder ofRenew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

  

Episode 74

Home Sweet Homebirth: Expert Midwives Unveil the Truth - with Missi Burgess, CPM & Tanya Trail, CPM

 

Curious about home birth? Get the inside scoop from expert homebirth midwives!

In this enlightening episode, Amanda and Rebecca are joined by two seasoned Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), Missi Burgess and Tanya Trail. They delve into the nuances of home birth, demystifying common misconceptions and explaining the true essence of this birthing option. Both Missi and Tanya share their extensive experience and insights on what home birth really entails, the role of midwives in ensuring a safe and empowering experience, and how personalized prenatal care can make all the difference. Whether you're considering home birth or simply curious about it, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on the birth process.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 74, Amanda, Rebecca, Missi, and Tanya discuss:

• How does home birth differ from common perceptions, and what are the realities versus myths?

• What comprehensive roles and responsibilities do midwives undertake to ensure a safe and empowering birth experience?

• What factors determine a person’s suitability for home birth, and how can individual health and mindset influence this decision?

• What are the physiological and safety implications of water birth, and how does it align with natural birthing practices?

• What steps and preparations are essential for optimizing the likelihood of a successful and fulfilling home birth experience?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guests:

Missi Burgess knew she wanted to be a midwife since the age of 12, but she first became a mother of 5. All of her children were born at home under the care of one midwife, so Missi was able to experience empowering natural births and respectful midwifery care first-hand. Her relationship with her midwife paved the way for an understanding of what safe, respectful care should be for mothers.

Missi is a Certified Professional Midwife trained specifically in out-of-hospital birth and nationally certified with the North American Registry of Midwives. Missi earned a Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from MEAC-accredited Midwives College of Utah and holds a midwifery license in Utah. She is the founder of the Georgia State Chapter of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives. In this role she engaged in legislative activism for midwifery licensure and worked to ensure that access to midwifery training is equitable and available for Georgia’s future midwives. She also serves on the Standards & Guidelines Committee for the Georgia Midwifery Association.

Missi’s philosophy is that pregnancy and birth are normal physiological processes, and you are the expert on your own health, while your midwife can help you find the information you need. Missi practices evidence-informed care where decisions about your care are made together, based on the evidence we have and your unique desires. 

  

Tanya Trail’s midwifery journey started in 2004, while she was working with displaced families and the homeless in Costa Rica. She realized that women were not receiving proper care throughout their childbearing experience, so she started researching how she could help. She found home birth midwifery to be the most holistically minded and freeing for facilitating families in their own environment, and began her path to becoming a certified professional midwife. After completing her education and clinical apprenticeships, she opened her own midwifery practice in 2010. Tanya has had the joy of supporting over 300 families from over 14 countries throughout their pregnancies, labors, and postpartum periods through her practices in Atlanta and Southeast Asia over the last 14 years. 

Tanya’s practice focuses on creating a safe and secure environment for birth with a supportive team to provide evidence-based care with less medical interventions. Tanya offers holistic preventative care for a healthy pregnancy while developing a strong rapport with her clients to understand their wishes and desires for their birth. She believes in informed decision-making so her families can create a well-rounded birth plan that helps them feel supported.

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

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Connect with Missi Burgess:

• Instagram: @MissiBurgessBabyCatcher

• Website: homegrownbirth.com

Connect with Tanya Trail:

• Instagram: @LaboringHands

• Website: laboringhandsmidwifery.com

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 73

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Why Webster Is So Great - with Dr. Shannon O'Brien

 

Struggling with pregnancy discomfort? Discover how chiropractic care can help!

In this episode, Amanda is joined again by Dr. Shannon O'Brien, an experienced prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, to explore the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, with a focus on the Webster Technique. Dr. Shannon delves into common issues that pregnant women face, such as back pain, sciatica, headaches, and pelvic discomfort, and explains how chiropractic care can alleviate these problems and improve overall wellness. They also discuss the importance of finding a Webster-certified chiropractor and the role of chiropractic care in preparing for a smoother birth experience. Whether you're dealing with discomfort or just want to optimize your pregnancy journey, this episode offers valuable insights into how chiropractic care can support you.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 73, Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:

• How can chiropractic care address common pregnancy issues like back pain and sciatica?

• What is the Webster Technique, and why is it important during pregnancy?

• How does regular chiropractic care improve sleep and reduce pregnancy-related pain?

• When is the ideal time to start chiropractic care during pregnancy?

• Why should you choose a Webster-certified chiropractor for prenatal care?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guest:

Dr. Shannon O'Brien is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor in the metro-Atlanta area.  She spent 6 years as a research molecular biologist at the CDC in Atlanta before making a career change after the life-changing birth of her second child.  She got to experience prenatal chiropractic care which helped her navigate her VBAC birth, and her children got to experience pediatric chiropractic care which helped them with reflux, constipation, and asthmatic issues, and then her husband finally got to experience care which helped with his headaches. Her birth experience and her family's health and wellness changes under chiropractic care led her to go back to school to become a chiropractor with the goal of impacting moms along their prenatal journey and impacting the birthing community at large.  She's the owner and founder of Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness, mom to 2 boys (11 and 14), an ultra marathon runner, firewife, and feels beyond blessed to be living out God's purpose for her life.  

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - Learn more about Dr. Shannon and how you can work with her

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

ICPA - see the Webster definition and search for a Webster certified chiropractor near you

Aligned Birth Podcast episode 122 - hot take - chiropractors are only for neck pain and fetal malposition

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 72

The Importance of Ceremony in Transition - with Stephanie Dorfman

 

Life can be wonderful and challenging at the same time. How can you appreciate the joyful times as well as the not-so-easy ones?

We’re thrilled to have Stephanie Dorfman, a certified holistic doula and parent educator/coach, back on the podcast to help us understand how to not only navigate, but also honor, life transitions.

In Kumbay’all episode 72, Stephanie shares insights on these questions and more:

• What do we mean by life transitions?

• Why is it important to acknowledge life transitions?

• What is the difference between ceremonies and rituals?

• How can honoring significant moments such as pregnancy and postpartum experiences positively impact mental health?

• How can families start incorporating simple rituals or more elaborate ceremonies into their daily lives?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! Make sure to check out Stephanie’s earlier episode with us - episode 69: Partner Connection in Pregnancy and Parenthood.

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guest:

Stephanie Dorfman, M.Ed., CHD is a certified holistic doula, and educator/coach for the childbearing year and beyond. With an educational background in psychology and human behavior, as well as over two decades of experience supporting families through transitional times, she has come to understand that there is a deep richness in approaching life’s most pivotal moments from a holistic perspective, and that exploring all of the elements of an experience creates space to honor these seasons in a way that cultivates deeper understanding and growth. Change is inevitable, and often complex. Stephanie endeavors to help people fully experience transitions by guiding and supporting the process of claiming and embracing both their beauty and messiness, and alchemizing a mindset of “this or that” into one of “both, and.” Through highly-individualized coaching sessions, and full-spectrum (conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss) hands-on doula support, Stephanie supports individuals and couples in artfully and holistically navigating life's most tender and sacred seasons. She also offers workshops and support circles to help build the supportive communities that are necessary for us to thrive. Stephanie believes that shared experience is a bridge to connection and healing, and she strives to help you build your bridge.

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

Transitional Alchemy - Learn more about Stephanie and how you can work with her

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education, and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Did you know that maintaining proper alignment during pregnancy can significantly impact your labor experience?

In this Twin Talk episode, Amanda and Rebecca delve into the crucial topic of maintaining physical balance during pregnancy and why it’s a game-changer for expecting mothers. While emotional and mental balance is important, today’s focus is on mechanical alignment within the body. They explore how physical balance supports a healthy pregnancy and aids in a smoother labor process.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 71, Amanda and Rebecca discuss:

• What is physical balance during pregnancy?

• Why is pelvic alignment important?

• How does the pelvis support a growing baby?

• What are the ways to avoid misalignment during pregnancy?

• What are the benefits of chiropractic care and pelvic floor physical therapy?

• How do balance and body awareness affect labor and daily habits?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

 

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

   

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 70

Is a VBAC Possible? Here's What You Need to Know - with Dr. Shannon O'Brien

 

Are you curious about the possibility of having a vaginal birth after a C-section? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Shannon O'Brien, a prenatal chiropractor and VBAC mom, to discuss the intricacies of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Dr. Shannon shares her professional insights and personal experiences, providing a comprehensive look into the benefits, risks, and preparation needed for a successful VBAC. Tune in to learn about the key factors in choosing supportive providers, the importance of a robust birth support team, and actionable steps to increase your chances of a safe and empowering VBAC.

Today on Kumbay’all episode 70, Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:

• What is VBAC and what are its benefits and risks?

• How can you ensure your provider and birth location are supportive of VBAC?

• Why is having a doula and a comprehensive birth support team important for a successful VBAC?

• What is the Webster Technique in chiropractic care and how does it aid in VBAC?

• How can independent childbirth education and pelvic floor physical therapy help in preparing for a VBAC?

• What steps can you take to prepare for a VBAC and why is it important to labor at home as long as possible?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guest:

Dr. Shannon O'Brien is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor in the metro-Atlanta area.  She spent 6 years as a research molecular biologist at the CDC in Atlanta before making a career change after the life-changing birth of her second child.  She got to experience prenatal chiropractic care which helped her navigate her VBAC birth, and her children got to experience pediatric chiropractic care which helped them with reflux, constipation, and asthmatic issues, and then her husband finally got to experience care which helped with his headaches. Her birth experience and her family's health and wellness changes under chiropractic care led her to go back to school to become a chiropractor with the goal of impacting moms along their prenatal journey and impacting the birthing community at large.  She's the owner and founder of Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness, mom to 2 boys (11 and 14), an ultra marathon runner, firewife, and feels beyond blessed to be living out God's purpose for her life.  

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - Learn more about Dr. Shannon and how you can work with her

Aligned Birth podcast - hosted by Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachel

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 69

Partner Connection in Pregnancy and Parenthood - with Stephanie Dorfman, M.Ed., CHD

 

Having a baby is a hugely transformative experience. Not only does it change your way of life, but it can also greatly transform your relationship with your partner. You may have ideas of what kind of parent you want to be, but when you actually become a parent it can be a different story.

So how can you stay connected as a couple during this time of immense growth, challenge, and change in your lives?

Stephanie Dorfman, a certified holistic doula and parent educator/coach, joins us today to discuss how to stay connected to your partner during pregnancy and parenthood.

In Kumbay’all episode 69, Stephanie discusses these topics and more:

• Why staying connected to your partner is important

• How each partner’s experience differs and how it can affect their connection

• What factors and elements come into play during pregnancy and into parenthood that affect relationships

• How partners can cultivate connection during this time of their lives

• How to enhance your co-regulation and connection practice

• When clients tend to look for support with the parenthood transition, and what that coaching can look like

• What to do if you’re feeling disconnected from your partner

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guest:

Stephanie Dorfman, M.Ed., CHD is a certified holistic doula, and educator/coach for the childbearing year and beyond. With an educational background in psychology and human behavior, as well as over two decades of experience supporting families through transitional times, she has come to understand that there is a deep richness in approaching life’s most pivotal moments from a holistic perspective, and that exploring all of the elements of an experience creates space to honor these seasons in a way that cultivates deeper understanding and growth. Change is inevitable, and often complex. Stephanie endeavors to help people fully experience transitions by guiding and supporting the process of claiming and embracing both their beauty and messiness, and alchemizing a mindset of “this or that” into one of “both, and.” Through highly-individualized coaching sessions, and full-spectrum (conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss) hands-on doula support, Stephanie supports individuals and couples in artfully and holistically navigating life's most tender and sacred seasons. She also offers workshops and support circles to help build the supportive communities that are necessary for us to thrive. Stephanie believes that shared experience is a bridge to connection and healing, and she strives to help you build your bridge.

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

Transitional Alchemy - Learn more about Stephanie and how you can work with her

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pelvic Education and creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

If you’re doubting your ability to give birth without pain medication, then this episode is for you!

In this solo episode, Amanda talks about this common concern that many women (including herself!) have before they give birth, and some things you can do to help overcome your doubts and fears.

In Kumbay’all episode 68, Amanda discusses:

• Why it’s common to have doubts about your ability to give birth without medication

• What things affect our feelings and ideas about birth

• What to do to ease your concerns

• A few of Amanda’s favorite empowering resources

• Other tips and advice to prepare for a smooth, unmedicated birth

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

 

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

   

About Dr Shipley:

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years and is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA. Since 2007 Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to empower people to take charge of their pelvic health and change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy. Dr. Shipley is especially passionate about helping birthing people have as smooth a childbirth as possible while preventing future pelvic floor dysfunction. After having two unmedicated homebirths herself, she co-founded Progressive Pelvic Education with her identical twin sister (who is also a homebirth mom) and created her signature program - Progressive Pregnancy - where they help women prepare their mind, body, and pelvic floor for the childbirth they desire. Amanda is also the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. 

 

   

  

Are you planning to work up until your baby’s due date? Then this episode is for you!

Both Amanda and Rebecca worked until their babies were due, and they wish they had followed this advice instead! No matter how long you decide to work before your baby arrives, this episode includes some key insights that can help you.

In Kumbay’all episode 67, Amanda and Rebecca discuss:

• Why working right up to your due date can be less than ideal

• What their experiences were like and how they differed

• What they wish they had done instead of working until their due dates

• What you can do to help your transition into motherhood go smoother if you decide to work as long as you can

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

@kumbayall on Instagram

 

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home or wherever you choose!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

Beyond Birth Collective - Amanda’s lactation consultant

   

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-creators of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 66

How to Care for Your Fascia During Pregnancy - with Dr Catherine Clinton

 

You may not know what your fascia is, but it’s affecting your health and your pregnancy. Today’s episode gets technical, and it will change your way of thinking about your body!

We’re thrilled to have Dr Catherine Clinton, a quantum biology health educator, licensed naturopathic physician, and author, join Amanda to discuss why you’ll want to know more about your fascia, and what you can do to start taking care of it.

In Kumbay’all episode 66, Dr Clinton sheds light on these questions and more:

• What is quantum biology and how does it affect how we approach healthy living?

• What is fascia and why does it matter?

• How can your fascia affect your pregnancy and healing postpartum?

• What affects your fascia?

• How can you take care of your fascia during pregnancy?

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!

   

About Our Guest:

Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician, has spent over 16 years helping people overcome their health issues. Diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease while in medical school, she began the long and difficult journey of healing - a path that led to the commitment to help others to not only heal physically but to return to the relationships we evolved over millennia with for a deeper sense of health and belonging.

By healing herself and patients like her, she discovered that true health comes from our relationships. Dr. Catherine has learned how our quantum biological system is intimately and inseparably connected to the world around us. Our relationship with the dirt beneath our feet, the sun, the wind, the water, the plants, the seasons, each other - that is the real medicine.

Her mission is to empower as many people as she can with this knowledge to encourage the paradigm shift we so desperately need.

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DrCatherineClinton.com - Check out Dr Clinton’s courses and other ways you can learn from her.

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Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get access today!

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Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

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About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

 

   

  

Episode 65

How to Feel Your Emotions, and Why You’d Want To (Part 2) - with Tracy Brown

 

It’s your responsibility to get your needs met, but if you aren’t able to tap into what your body is telling you, you may not even be aware of what you need. This is a fantastic episode that will help you figure out what you want so you can move one step closer to getting it. This is the second episode in a two-part series with our guest, Tracy Brown, so make sure to check out episode 63 as well!

In Kumbay’all episode 65, Amanda, Rebecca, and Tracy Brown discuss:

• The truth about emotions - what they are and where they come from

• Why your emotions matter

• What happens if you don’t feel your emotions and how it affects your nervous system

• Why it can be difficult to connect with your emotions

• How to feel your emotions and easy ways to practice

We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! 

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About Our Guest:

Tracy Brown is a Certified Adult Chair® Transformational Coach whose journey illustrates the power of self-discovery and self-acceptance. She began her career working with award-winning advertising agencies and representing academy award-winning directors. The two decades she spent in this field honed her skills in uncovering and creating stories that celebrate the human spirit and forge connections in the heart across diverse communities, but she knew that it wasn’t fulfilling her soul’s purpose of empowering women.

In 2017 she embarked on a personal healing and spiritual awakening journey that led her to co-found a women’s skincare line and immerse herself in holistic practices such as becoming certified as a Reiki practitioner, Cacao practitioner, and Akashic Records reader. These avenues guided Tracy toward her ultimate calling as an Adult Chair Life Coach. 

While becoming certified in the Adult Chair model Tracy received her deepest healing. Now she seamlessly blends her diverse expertise and personal healing path to support women in reclaiming their authentic selves. Her mission is to empower women to embrace their truth, dissolve limiting beliefs, and transcend generational trauma. 

Tracy’s heart-centered approach offers a safe space for women to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Through introspection and guidance, women are empowered to heal old wounds so they can reconnect to their authentic selves and enjoy a more aligned life and fulfilling relationships with less stress and true joy and happiness. 

[email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode!

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Tracy Brown Coaching - Empowering women to rediscover their true selves and create a profoundly healthy, whole, and balanced life.

Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!

Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today!

@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA

@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

About Your Hosts:

We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 17 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery.

In addition to her work with homebirth education, Rebecca Squires is also a management consultant who helps healthcare entrepreneurs improve operations, build their team, and grow their practice in a sustainable way. She volunteers with a local animal rescue and a non-profit homeschool organization that serves the metro Atlanta area.