The Tranquility Tribe Podcast

Today's episode features the founders of Fuel Up TV and Fitness Foods. Erika and Tiffany are sister who started a business together then became mothers together. Then, they began to see drastic change when they started to be intentional about their diets together. Ultimately this led to changes in their children's diet as well and growing a thriving business based on a passion and personal experience. They give us all the information on sugar detox and foods that will fuel you each day. Happy Tuesday and huge congrats on the birth of Luka! I made a freebie for you with the yummiest one-handed snacks! Check it out! Download:  One Handed Snacks Freebie

Today, HeHe talks about how her recent travels down south and spending time with parents led her to dig deeper about who she is as a practitioner. She shares about the things that came up for her when she spent time learning from and spending time with her family recently. She also shares how she recognized fear based care rippling out into parenting. Whatever has been on your mind, trust your instincts. HeHe shares two stories of trusting her instincts in the birth room and changing the way that two mothers (and their partners) viewed birth. Check out the downloadI linked! I think you'll enjoy it!    Download: Parent and Mindset Freebie

Nutrition in pregnancy is something that inevitably comes up for everyone. Lainey Younkin and HeHe are breaking it down trimester by trimester and then into the postpartum period. From counting calories, to eating a specific number of meals, eating this and not eating that.. the information overwhelm is real. Lainey shares her her tips for finding the right fit for your body, plus her thoughts on cravings during pregnancy and satisfying your sweet tooth. We are also sharing tips to reframe the way you view that number on the scale. Join us for this fun conversation about body image and healthy eating. Happy Tuesday!    Shownotes:  Check out the blog! 

Today, Mandy Rempfer-Kuncio joins HeHe to get real about perineum Massage as prep for childbirth. Mandy is sharing her tips for pelvic floor health, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex, and menopausal hormone changes. Mandy has created a program that is focused on perineum massage and she's sharing some pretty scary stats that are behind her drive to change the world of pelvic floor education! Happy Tuesday, yal!      Shownotes:   Chekc out the blog!

HeHe is diving into what it's like to work with her as your doula. She loves to tell people about birth and educating people so they can take control of their own birth. She talks about why each piece of the puzzle in important when preparing for your birth. She's sharing her secret formula of wedding planner + physical trainer + hiking guide to create the perfect balance to the TBH approach!    Shownotes: Check out the Blog!

Description: HeHe is sitting down with Carli Blau, aka The Sex Doc Carli, to talk about all things endometriosis, the impact of mindset on your health, the emotions that arise for so many people plus the perspective that your partner might be experiencing! Carli shares about her own infertility struggles and what it's like to face the highest highs, but also the lowest lows. We are also diving into how sex therapy can be an amazing support and resource for couples or people experiencing infertility. She bring honest truth, hilarity, and an edgy energy to an otherwise heavy topic! Happy Tuesday, yal!    Huge congrats to Carli and her husband on their newly announced pregnancy! Ps. She was pregnant when we recorded and I had to hang on to that big secret! So excited for you, friend!    Shownotes:   Blog: honestlynaked.com   Website: carliblau.com   Instagram: @sexdoccarli   Email:  cabtherapy@gmail.com

WARNING: Talk about traumatic birth  In this episode, HeHe gets down and dirty with manipulation in the birth world. She sheds light on toxic relationships and the impact they can have on someone's birthing experience. She will also share her favorite resources to help you get honest, evidence-based information and practices, plus she shares stories that she has witnessed of parents facing unacceptable care. Before you walk away, she will tell you the 5 most important things to do to advocate for yourself and stay in control of your birth. Happy friday,yal!   

Finding the right style for your ever-changing body can be hard. From trying to conceive to dressing the bump to your postpartum body, fashion can have a profound impact on the way that you feel and take on each day! HeHe is chatting with Helena Grant, founder of HGrant Style, and the creative genius behind the Wardrobe Capsule! She is here to give you all the in's and out's, how-to's, and yummy goodness concerning style for all stages of being a mom! Helena's energy will come bursting through your speakers and light your life up in a way that you didn't know was possible!    Shownotes: Check out the blog!

WARNING: Talk of suicide  HeHe has been building her Tranquility Tribe and #tbhbirthing since 2016! But, it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. HeHe has been bullied by a doula right here in the city of Boston--a doula in her own community! That's right, today HeHe is diving into the harassment and online abuse that she has endured and is sharing a glimpse into other stories of doulas being bullied. Through sharing her story, she is raising awareness to an all too common problem, plus helping you prepare to set boundaries and stay in control of the energy surrounding your pregnancy and birth. Join HeHe as she uncovers and shines light on bullying happening the birth world and in her own backyard of Boston! She's sharing her raw thoughts in this one!    Shownotes:  Check out the blog!

n this episode, HeHe sits down with Danielle Engel, founder of For The Love Of Paws Boston, to discuss how to prepare your fur children for the birth of your baby. It is easily forgotten that a new baby will disrupt your pet's life, too. Danielle tells her tips and tricks for helping your cats and dogs with the transition even before the baby arrives. From setting boundaries to cleaning out cat litter, we chat about it all! See ya there! Happy Tuesday!      Shownotes:    Check out the blog!

Transition to life with a newborn can be a challenging one! HeHe dives into her role as a postpartum doula to help you ease bringing your newborn home. She is sharing the top 4 things she has learned while supporting new parents with overnight care. From sleep deprivation to life lessons she has learned along the way, HeHe is spilling the beans on what the first few nights at home after having a baby might look like for you!    

Having a baby changes your body, this is true. But what doesn't have to be true is having a negative relationship with your body image. Today I am sitting down with Katherine Henry to talk about boudoir photography. I have always loved the idea and thought I would explore the option of boudoir pictures as a well of healing and learning to love your trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum body. Katherine tells us all about what to expect from her during a shoot and how to find the confidence to be photographed in your knickers!    Shownotes: Check out the blog! 

What you wear to your birth should be intentional and I'm here to tell you why! "What should I wear?" is a question I get all the time from expectant parents preparing for their birth experience and I always tell them to give it some thought based on a few factors. I'm giving you all my tips of putting together the perfect birth outfit. I'm also giving you the lowdown on what I wear to births! Believe it or not, my uniform is very intentional. From my head to my toes, I'm dishing the details on the energy that each piece of my birth outfits brings to the experience. 

This week, I am diving into the differences between the care options you have during pregnancy. I'm sitting down with a hospital Midwife to chat about why someone might choose midwifery care over traditional OBGYN care when it comes to having a baby. There are also "different kinds" of midwives with varying credentials and backgrounds. If you have wondered about care options or considered midwifery care for your birth, this is a must-listen-to episode for you!    Shownotes:    Check out the blog! 

Whether you remember your first time reclaiming your sex life after a baby as intense, or you've just had a baby and are terrified to try, or you're pregnant and wondering what it will be like, I made this episode for you! It can be intimidating and challenging to begin having sex after having a baby, that's true. In today's episode, I am taking you down the road of what to expect. I even created a freebie for you that has all this for you ready to download! From postpartum bleeding and healing to the hormonal side and how breastfeeding impacts that, we cover it all. Happy Friday and I can't wait to see you there!    Shownotes:  Download the Sex After Baby freebie!

Today, we are diving into Diastasis Recti. I'm sitting down with Lisa Marie Ryan who is awaiting surgical correction for her severe DR after having her two children and continuing to participate in intense work outs during pregnancy. We are talking all about the causes of her DR as well as what she has learned along the way. We also give away tips of how you can prevent damage and protect your body in pregnancy and postpartum. Lisa Marie also shares her insight on athleticism during pregnancy and why pain (or lack there of) isn't the greatest indicator of healing. If you are a cesarean birth parent thinking this doesn't apply to you, think again! Today's episode is a blast and you will leave with so much new information! See ya there!    Shownotes:   Check out the blog!

Description: Is lightening crotch ruining your life? Are you wondering why you have random shooting pain down your leg? Let me tell ya! That's your body getting ready to have a baby! I'm diving into what SPD is and what it happens during pregnancy? I'll also tell you how likely it is to continue into postpartum and what you can do to support your body. I'm here to help you alleviate your PS pain! Grab your freebie below for exercises that can help! ​   Shownotes: Download Attached Check out the blog!

Today, Lisa Malmgren, the founder of Classified Image Consultant, is here to tell us all about finding yourself again after having a baby…with fashion! We talk routines, easy wardrobe changes, and practical clothing options. We also talk about the science behind the color of your clothing and how it can affect your moods. I talk about my “boss babe” outfit and what my closet looks like! She tells us how to achieve that balance of sustainable beauty and finding confidence everyday. This is an episode that is guaranteed to bring a smile to you face! See ya there!   Shownotes:   Check out the blog!

Are you a chronic squatter? Do you realize how much you hover to avoid touching a public toilet seat? I get it. I noticed my own habit and decided that I needed to take initiative to be more aware of protecting my pelvic floor muscles. Today, I'm sharing the damaging impacts that squatting to pee can have on your PF and what you can do to keep yourself safe from germs in public restrooms! Oh, and Happy Friday!   

Have you ever wondered if a "side hustle" was meant for you? Have you been exploring your options and don't know which is the best for you? Megan Loftin shares her nap time job that she has built from the ground up and it isn't what you think! She also has a youtube channel where she supports, teaches, and inspires thousands of other parents just like you to start their own small businesses! We chat about how she manages to juggle being a mother, wife, small business owner, and work a corporate job, too. Plus, she tells who is in her village and how she balances all the moving puzzle pieces.    Shownotes:  Check out the blog!  The Bootstrap Boutique Youtube Channel Instagram