show episodes
 
An artistry podcast that interviews a new artist every week and answers advice sent in by the listeners. Cover art photo provided by Natalie Rhea Riggs on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@natalie_rhea
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Think Neuro

Think Neuro

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Wöchentlich
 
The Think Neuro podcast from Pacific Neuroscience Institute takes you into the clinic, operating room and laboratory with doctors and surgeons who are tackling the most challenging brain diseases and disorders. You’ll go deep into the brain and beyond, exploring the neurological processes and structures that control our health, hormones, behaviors, movements, moods, and emotions. You’ll learn about new therapies that are giving hope for sufferers of the most challenging diseases, and you’ll ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
GT Museum Podcast

Godwin-Ternbach Museum, Queens College

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monatlich
 
The GT Museum Podcast is the Godwin-Ternbach Museum's podcast of talks, readings, and events. It is created and produced by Queens College, CUNY students.
  continue reading
 
Listen as host Toi Burdick interviews her guests about their travel adventures, sharing laugh-out-loud stories that will ignite your curiosity. Each episode provides unique perspectives of destinations through tales of red-eye flights, high-speed rail journeys, cross-country road trips, and more. Plus, get insights on "must do" or "skip that" activities, highly recommended local food + beverage establishments, and helpful tips to make domestic and international travel easier. All lovers of t ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
In this episode, we chat with twin mom Kelsey, who, along with her husband and twins, transitioned from a shopaholic lifestyle to becoming nomads living in a 240 sq ft Airstream. Kelsey shares how they sold everything, got out of debt, and are now thriving while traveling across the U.S. They learned that less is more for their family. We discuss t…
  continue reading
 
Cervical dystonia (sometimes called neck dystonia) is the abnormal position of the muscles of the neck, causing a twisted, turned, flexed or extended neck position. Abnormal signals coming from the deep parts of the brain cause this condition and therefore it is not muscular in nature and will not resolve with muscle massage or stretching. The main…
  continue reading
 
Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…
  continue reading
 
Let's explore VBAC and dispel the myth that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean." Stephanie shares her VBAC journey, discusses risks, benefits, and preparation tips. She emphasizes finding a supportive provider and empowering women to make informed decisions about their birth plan. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postp…
  continue reading
 
Strange though it may seem, our vocal cords are among our most vital organs. Not only do they allow us to communicate, but they make it possible to swallow without letting food or fluids into our lungs, a dangerous phenomenon that can cause pneumonia. It’s a complex action, requiring the work of 48 different muscles. Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh is an otola…
  continue reading
 
David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find Da…
  continue reading
 
Your due date is just an estimate! Many factors affect when your baby will arrive, including genetics. Most first-time moms give birth between 40-42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for a longer pregnancy to avoid pressure for induction at 40 weeks. You can make an informed decision for your baby! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we speak with Michele, an identical-twin mom, about her realization that achieving a balanced life while raising twins is a myth. Michele shares her journey from discovering she was having twins and experiencing NICU time to struggling with work-life balance in the restaurant industry and doubting her effectiveness as a mom. She re…
  continue reading
 
Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
  continue reading
 
The Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program is dedicated to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapies and the scientific exploration of how altered states of consciousness can be harnessed to change behavior and improve brain health and quality of life. Behavioral health issues are a leading cause of disability and they …
  continue reading
 
With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…
  continue reading
 
One thing that makes Pacific Neuroscience Institute an institute is research, and Jennifer Bramen spends all of her time doing just that. Dr. Bramen earned her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. These days, she is particularly interested in the “gut biome”: all the organisms that live in our digestive system. Strange though it may seem, those bacteria …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we speak with twin mom Katie, a military spouse with three singletons and a set of twins, about how she navigates raising five children while her husband serves in the military. Katie shares valuable advice from other military families on managing during her husband's deployments and frequent relocations. She discusses the vital su…
  continue reading
 
If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
  continue reading
 
Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…
  continue reading
 
Cushing's disease is a pituitary adenoma that causes the production of too much adrenocorticotropic hormone resulting in excess cortisol levels in the body. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, founder & director of Pacific Neuroscience Institute and one of the most experienced pituitary neurosurgeons in the world talk about Cushing's disease symptoms, …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we chat with twin mom Madison about her challenging first year with twins, beginning with her water breaking at 27 weeks. Madison shares the ups and downs of managing NICU time, her exclusive pumping breastmilk journey for her premature babies, and the eventual switch to formula. She opens up about navigating a traumatic event and …
  continue reading
 
We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…
  continue reading
 
It’s important to understand the connection between carbohydrates and Alzheimer's disease. Brain cells depend on insulin to use glucose effectively. When insulin resistance sets in, as it often does with older age and AD, it can lead to cognitive decline. Both AD and type 2 diabetes share common mechanisms, including impaired insulin signaling. Low…
  continue reading
 
If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…
  continue reading
 
From Episode 350 of the RealTalkMS podcast with John Strum from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 2024 There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS today. Some are considered high-efficacy, some are considered moderately effective, and each has its own risk profile and side effects to consider. So, how do you …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we chat with Twin Dad Thomas about his journey raising two-year-old twins. Thomas shares the excitement and challenges of moving back to the city after four years in Long Island and offers unique insights into urban parenting. He and his partner navigate the joys and hurdles of being gay dads, from the intricacies of traveling with…
  continue reading
 
When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…
  continue reading
 
Ryan Glatt is a certified personal trainer, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, and director of FItBrain at PNI. He’s also a big believer in the idea that just getting on a treadmill isn’t enough to keep our brains and bodies in top condition as we age. We must “dual task,” Glatt says. That means finding activities that challenge …
  continue reading
 
In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…
  continue reading
 
For malignant brain cancers, such as glioblastoma, treatment options have not significantly improved. The current standard of care involves surgery followed by radiation or chemotherapy. Dr. Kesari and his team are exploring a new approach. The PNI (Precision Immunotherapy in the Neoadjuvant setting) method uses targeted treatments based on the pat…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we chat with twin mom Meghan about her experience in the NICU, which motivated her to start the nonprofit organization "NICU Care Club." Meghan shares how her journey highlighted the need for better support and resources for NICU families, and how her organization aims to fill those gaps. Together, Natalie and Meghan discuss variou…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…
  continue reading
 
Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, is a world-renowned neuro-oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. He treats patients with brain tumors including glioblastoma, glioma, meningioma, metastatic brain tumors, chordoma, and many more difficult brain cancers. He believes that in order to cure patients with brain tumors we first need to …
  continue reading
 
It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…
  continue reading
 
Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is a rare vascular condition where abnormal connections (fistulas) form between branches of arteries and veins in the dura mater, the brain's covering. The dural arteries deliver high-pressure, oxygen-rich blood to the brain, while the dural veins return deoxygenated, low-pressure blood to the heart. DAVF causes h…
  continue reading
 
In this informative episode, we sit down with Donna, a brave mom who shares her journey through pregnancy loss and her diagnosis of Cholestasis of Pregnancy. Donna opens up about the emotional challenges she faced and provides valuable insights into this liver condition, discussing its symptoms, risks, and the importance of early diagnosis. She off…
  continue reading
 
Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…
  continue reading
 
Congestion. Sneezing. Runny nose. Stuffy nose. These symptoms may be all too familiar to those with allergic rhinitis – sometimes called seasonal allergies or hay fever. An incredibly common condition, allergic rhinitis, affects about 1 in 5 people and is triggered by exposure to allergens, like pollen or pet dander. Dr. Michael Yong is a board cer…
  continue reading
 
Happy Father's Day! In this special episode, we chat with Josh, a proud dad of two sets of twins, about his unique experiences and the need for support and resources for twin dads from pregnancy and beyond. Josh shares insights from his podcast "Double Trouble," which he co-hosts with his best friend, offering an unfiltered look into their fatherho…
  continue reading
 
While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…
  continue reading
 
Meet Dr. Christopher M. Putman, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist with over 20 years of experience. He treats a variety of complex intracranial, head and neck, and spine vascular conditions including acute stroke, cervical and intracranial stenosis, vascular malformations, cerebral aneurysm, and venous occlusive diseases. https://ww…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth, a twin mom who opens up about the surprises and challenges of parenthood that no amount of preparation can fully cover. She reflects on how her maternal instincts kicked in and emphasizes the reality that pregnancy, parenting, and caring for a newborn come with countless unforeseen experiences. Elizabeth…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Kurzanleitung