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Under the Hood

Aleks Evanguelidi, Patti Quintero, Chelsea Levy

Under the Hood is pulling back the curtain and unpacking the mystery around womanHOOD, sisterHOOD, motherHOOD. Join Patti and Aleks as they take a deep dive into the topics you wish you knew more about, the topics you want to share with your daughters, and the things you want the men in your life to know.

  • 39 minutes 27 seconds
    Parenting Under Quarantine

    Rainbow Rosenbloom is a Waldorf educator and the founder of Live Education!, where he consults on and creates engaging curriculum for children of all ages. Listen in as he and Midwife Aleks discuss the effects of the pandemic on children and how best to tackle home schooling for those that never considered it an option.

    26 May 2020, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 14 seconds
    Birth in the Time of Covid-19 
    We're  back with a special episode to help you navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum in the middle of the current pandemic. Midwife Aleks and Executive Producer Chelsea weigh in on changing birth plans and how to care for yourself and your growing family during uncertain times; From food and nutrition tips, to ways to de-stress ahead of labor, we're here to help all of you mamas and soon to be mamas deal with the unknowns and changing situation of the current pandemic.   
    1 May 2020, 11:00 am
  • 49 minutes 4 seconds
    A Lookback at Under the Hood Season 2
    From pelvic floor health to the mythology of birth stories to abortion doulas, we covered a whole gamut of topics in season 2. Listen in as the Under the Hood team discusses the highlights and stories behind the episodes and what lays ahead. 
    10 January 2020, 2:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 20 seconds
    The State of Women's Health

    There is no better guest than Aviva Romm, physician, midwife, herbalist, and author as our final interview of season 2. Listen in as Aleks, Patti, and Aviva discuss the current state of women’s health, where we are headed, and how far we’ve come. Aviva shares special insight into her journey from a young apprenticing midwife to Yale Medical School graduate, in a career that has focused on elevating women and the quality of medical care they recieve.

    12 December 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 49 seconds
    Postpartum Story: The Fourth Trimester Up Close

    Executive Producer Chelsea and her husband David share an intimate conversation between them about the months following the birth of their daughter. Our last episode with Kimberly Johnson covered practical steps you can take to plan for a fulfilling postpartum period. In this special story episode, Chelsea and David discuss the ups and down of life in the "fourth trimester", how it unfolded and what they would do differently next time around. 

    5 December 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 59 seconds
    The Fourth Trimester

    Postpartum health expert Kimberly Johnson has laid out a system of support to help new mothers take care of themselves following birth. Under the Hood's Patti and Aleks spoke to her at a live event at Hatch in Los Angeles a few months back. From healing your body to deciding who to allow into your space following birth, this conversation touches on every aspect of postpartum life. It is essential listening for anyone embarking on the postpartum journey or anyone interested in how they can support new mothers following birth. 

    28 November 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 3 seconds
    Everything You Didn't Know About Your Lymphatic System
    Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley describes the body's Lymphatic System as the great recycling system, helping to clean out the waste product that gets accumulated in your body's tissue. Lymphatic massage, whether done by a therapist or by yourself can help you boost your immune system, reduce bloating and swelling in the body, and promote general healing and rejuvenation. Patti and Aleks take a deep dive into the Lymphatic System with Lisa, who talks about what led her down this path and why she thinks everyone can benefit from lymphatic body work. 
    21 November 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 53 seconds
    Birth as a Rite of Passage
    The process of giving birth, with its challenges and joys, can be compared to a microcosm of life itself. In this episode with Dr. Britta Bushnell, Patti and Aleks discuss the idea of birth as a rite of passage for those on the journey to becoming mothers. Dr. Bushnell dives into the thoughts and inspiration behind her upcoming book Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood.
    14 November 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 25 minutes
    Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy
    How does Chinese medicine and acupuncture view and treat the pregnant body? We are back with part II of our conversation with Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness founder Katya Mosely, who this week sheds light on the energetic imbalances that can arise in pregnancy and what you can do to treat them. She also discusses the effects of energy depletion both during pregnancy and in life and how acupuncture and other methods of self care can restore your health and vibrancy.
    7 November 2019, 2:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 6 seconds
    Katya Mosely: Loss & Motherhood
    Founder of Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness, Katya Mosely has built her career on caring for the body and spirit of mothers during all stages of pregnancy. In this episode, she shares her own personal story about pregnancy loss and how it has enabled her to treat women going through similar circumstances. She also shares tips for how to take care yourself or a loved one who may have experienced a pregnancy loss. 
    31 October 2019, 1:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 42 seconds
    Nutrition During Pregnancy: A Midwife’s Perspective

    Listen in as our very own host, Midwife Aleksandra Evanguelidi, talks about what you should be eating during pregnancy.  From proteins to fats to raw food and alcohol, Aleks breaks down what the standard guidelines say and how your body will ultimately tell you what it needs. To connect with Aleks visit https://www.aleksevanguelidi.com/ or @thevitalwoman on instagram. 

    24 October 2019, 1:00 pm
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