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Casually Crunchy

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Casually Crunchy: Real Wellness for Modern Families Welcome to Casually Crunchy, where holistic health meets real life, and healthy living doesn't have to be all or nothing. Hosted by Dr. Danielle and soon featuring voices from across the holistic wellness community, this is your judgment-free space for honest conversations about raising families naturally, healing holistically, and finding balance in the beautiful gray area between "perfect" and "good enough." We believe your body is resilient. We believe your nervous system is the foundation of your family's health. And we believe life doesn't have to be black and white to be healthy. Each week, we bring you real talk about natural parenting, holistic health, nervous system regulation, and modern motherhood without the dogma, guilt, or fear-mongering. From midwives and chiropractors to sleep consultants and pelvic floor therapists, we interview trusted local providers and wellness experts who make alternative health accessible and approachable. Whether you're exploring chiropractic care for babies, researching natural birth options, learning about tongue ties, navigating postpartum healing, or simply trying to keep your nervous system regulated while raising tiny humans, this podcast is for you. What you'll find here: <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Holistic health education made simple and science-based</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Interviews with midwives, doulas, chiropractors, and family wellness providers</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Real stories about natural birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Nervous system health and regulation for the whole family</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Natural parenting tips without the perfection pressure</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Mindset and motherhood: balancing ambition, identity, and family</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Community connection and finding your village</li> </ul> This isn't about being perfectly crunchy. It's about being casually crunchy. Buying organic produce but also ordering takeout. It's about trusting your intuition, exploring your options, and making informed choices that feel right for YOUR family. For the mom who: <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Wants holistic health options but doesn't know where to start</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Is tired of wellness culture telling her she's doing it wrong</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Believes in her body's ability to heal and adapt</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Wants to understand how her nervous system impacts everything</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Is looking for community over competition</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Values both science and intuition</li> </ul> Join us for coffee with your girlfriend conversations about alternative medicine, functional wellness, natural living, and raising resilient families. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and become part of the Casually Crunchy community where curiosity is celebrated, nuance is normal, and your body's wisdom is respected. Casually Crunchy is brought to you by Verve Chiropractic, supporting families in their journey to holistic health and nervous system wellness.

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March 3, 2026

Hospital Birth Can Be Empowering: Doula Support, Advocacy & Birth Education (ft. Elizabeth Clark, Founder of Looma Birth)

Here's what nobody tells you: you can have a hospital birth AND feel empowered. You can use medical intervention AND walk out feeling like a badass. Those things aren't mutually exclusive. In this episode, Dr. Danielle sits down with Elizabeth Clark, founder of Looma Birth, two-time VBAC mama, and the woman who supported her home birth with Rhya. Elizabeth has been doing birth work for over a decade, and she has so much wisdom about what it actually takes to feel empowered and supported during a hospital birth. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of the kind of wisdom you wish someone had told you before your first baby. In this episode, we cover: What birth doulas and postpartum doulas actually do Elizabeth's journey from traumatic hospital C-section to empowered VBAC Why she "gave birth to her VBAC baby and her business" How doulas support partners (not replace them) Dr. Danielle's unfiltered hospital birth story with Rusty Why she switched from OB to midwife at 34 weeks pregnant The moment her doula saved her from an unwanted epidural How to feel empowered even when birth doesn't go as planned What to look for in a birth provider (and when to fire them) Why every pregnancy needs birth education (even the fourth one) How the hospital is a system you need to learn to hack Supporting second-time moms emotionally (not just logistically) Doula support at home births and birth centers Building a doula business around your family life Elizabeth's five must-have resources for pregnant moms Red light yoga and breath work for postpartum moms Why Diet Coke is her guilty pleasure (no shame) Key Takeaways: ✨ Birth doulas are like trail guides (they can't do the work for you, but they'll guide you) ✨ You can switch providers at ANY point in pregnancy ✨ The hospital is a business with a system (learn to hack it) ✨ Partners are emotionally involved (doulas keep one foot grounded in logic) ✨ Empowerment comes from making YOUR choices, not following a birth plan ✨ Every pregnancy needs birth education (including your second, third, fourth) ✨ You can't hide from yourself in birth (it amplifies who you are) ✨ Postpartum planning matters MORE than birth planning ✨ Being a birth doula doesn't have to be full-time (start small) ✨ Regulated nervous system is the crunchiest thing you can do Elizabeth breaks down how to navigate the hospital system, advocate for yourself, and walk out feeling empowered even when birth goes sideways. Dr. Danielle gets vulnerable about switching providers late in pregnancy, laboring on Pitocin without an epidural, and why her doula made all the difference. Mentioned in this episode: Looma Birth (Elizabeth's doula matchmaking service) Mission Hospital midwife program (reopened!) Birth education classes (in-person and online) Postpartum planning (9 pages of it) Birth balls from Target Hair ties and mints (the MVP birth supplies) Red light yoga for postpartum regulation Sourdough and homemade kombucha Prenatal yoga and breath work If you're planning a hospital birth and want to feel empowered, if you're considering becoming a doula, or if you just want to understand what doula support actually looks like, this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH CLARK: Instagram: @loomabirth Website: loomabirth.com Location: Serving all of LA and Orange County Services: Doula matchmaking, birth education, postpartum education, lactation education Studio: Long Beach, CA

February 24, 2026

What is a Fertility Doula? Navigating Infertility, Loss & IVF with Support (ft. Jess Timms)

We talk about birth doulas. We talk about postpartum doulas. But what about a fertility doula? If you're trying to conceive, navigating secondary infertility, processing miscarriage, or in the middle of IVF, you need to hear this conversation. In this episode, Dr. Danielle sits down with Jess Timms, certified fertility doula, Reiki master, founder of Her Fertility Support, host of Her Fertility Podcast, and peer advisor with Resolve. Jess is deeply passionate about helping women feel empowered during a season that often feels incredibly powerless. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and incredibly validating for anybody walking through this season. Because here's the truth: you don't have to carry this alone. In this episode, we cover: What a fertility doula actually does (and why you need one) How fertility doulas support you emotionally and practically Jess's journey through unexplained infertility and six assisted cycles The Her Fertility Method: hormones, heart, and mind Why your fertility is your vitality (and what that means) How the nervous system impacts your ability to conceive Dr. Danielle's unfiltered IVF journey and pregnancy loss Why taking action with IVF was the most empowering choice Navigating the guilt of not doing everything "perfectly" How to question the beliefs that don't serve you The identity and victim mindset that comes with infertility Manifesting your future family (and why it matters) Secondary infertility and the unique pressure it brings The energetic component of fertility nobody talks about Supporting your body through pregnancy loss How fear shows up after loss (and how to be bigger than it) What to say (and what NOT to say) to someone navigating fertility challenges The three needle-moving crunchy things for fertility support Why doing things that bring you joy is essential for conception Key Takeaways: ✨ Fertility doulas are trained non-medical support for your TTC journey ✨ Your nervous system governs your reproductive system (regulation matters) ✨ You can be crunchy AND use Western medicine (they complement each other) ✨ Your fertility is your vitality (the reproductive system shuts down first under stress) ✨ Unexplained infertility is often about matters of the soul ✨ Manifesting isn't woo, it's training your mind to see what's possible ✨ Secondary infertility is often about prioritizing yourself again as a mom ✨ Pregnancy loss is a lived-in-the-body experience (not just emotional) ✨ Fear after loss is protective, you have to meet it every day ✨ Ask questions instead of saying the "right" thing to someone navigating fertility ✨ Clean up what you put in your body, listen to your body, do what brings you joy Jess breaks down the holistic approach to fertility that considers your hormones, your heart, and your mind. Dr. Danielle gets vulnerable about her IVF journey, pregnancy loss, and why choosing medical intervention was the most empowering decision she made. Mentioned in this episode: Her Fertility Support (Jess's practice) Her Fertility Podcast Free monthly online fertility support circle The Her Fertility Method (hormones, heart, mind) Resolve (infertility advocacy organization) Clomid and medicated cycles IUI and IVF Sub-chorionic hematomas Reiki and energy work Nervous system regulation for fertility If you're navigating fertility challenges, feeling powerless, or carrying this journey alone, this episode will remind you that you don't have to do it by yourself.

February 17, 2026

Your Body Isn't Broken: Home Birth, Postpartum Recovery & Trusting Your Design (ft. Jessie Rockwell, Licensed Midwife)

Here's the thing no one tells you about birth or motherhood: you don't have to do it perfectly and your body isn't broken. We've been conditioned to second-guess our instincts, to Google every sensation, and to assume that somebody else knows our bodies better than we do. But women were literally designed for this: birth, healing, adapting, mothering. In this episode, Dr. Danielle sits down with Jessie Rockwell, a licensed home birth midwife, wellness coach, and mom of four who helps women reclaim confidence in their bodies and trust the physiological process of birth. This conversation is the opposite of fear-based motherhood. It's physiology. It's nervous system support. It's strength. It's the casually crunchy version of wellness that actually fits real life. In this episode, we cover: Jessie's journey from doula to home birth midwife to fitness coach How she balances midwifery, homeschooling four kids, and personal wellness Why the gym is Jessie's non-negotiable (and the therapeutic release of pushing past limits) The power of structure and rhythm for busy moms Jessie's crunchy flexes: raw dairy, milling her own grain, chickens, and red light therapy The silky side: Coke Zero, gel manicures, Sculptra, and finding balance Why home birth isn't just for "super crunchy" people The safety of home birth with licensed midwives in California Misconceptions about home birth and who it's actually for How to know if you can birth (spoiler: your body already knows) Why birth education is about surrender, not strength or pain tolerance The difference between midwifery care and traditional OB care What prenatal visits with a midwife actually look like Dr. Danielle's home birth experience (the real, unfiltered version) The importance of trust and relationship in birth outcomes Tactical tools for pregnancy: mind, body, and spirit practices The 555 rule for postpartum recovery (and why it's non-negotiable) Why asking for help postpartum is just as important as rest Key Takeaways: ✨ Your body was designed to birth, it's not something you need to figure out ✨ Home birth is safe for low-risk pregnancies with licensed midwives ✨ Midwifery care is family-centered, relationship-based, and holistic ✨ Birth is a physiological event, rarely does it need to be medicalized ✨ Resistance creates tension, tension creates pain ✨ The best parents are the ones without kids yet (lower your expectations) ✨ Surrender and flexibility are your first lessons in parenthood ✨ Postpartum recovery requires the 555 rule: 5 days in bed, 5 days on bed, 5 days around bed ✨ Don't rush postpartum healing (bounce back culture can fuck off) ✨ Structure and rhythm create freedom for busy families Jessie breaks down the physiology of birth, why women have been taught to fear their own bodies, and how reclaiming trust in your body's design changes everything. She gets real about balancing all the things, finding your crunchy-ish sweet spot, and why asking for help is a postpartum non-negotiable. Mentioned in this episode: Gold Soul Midwifery (Jessie's practice) The 555 postpartum recovery rule Raw dairy and Amish co-ops Red light therapy for circadian rhythm support Non-flicker light bulbs Born in the USA (book about medicalization of birth) Postpartum doulas Chiropractic care during pregnancy Acupuncture for pregnancy support Gestational diabetes screening options If you've been told your body needs to be managed, if you're second-guessing your instincts, or if you're curious about home birth but think it's not for you, this episode will shift everything. CONNECT WITH JESSIE ROCKWELL: Instagram: @goldsoul.midwifery (midwifery practice) Instagram: @jessie.rhoads.rockwell (personal & wellness coaching) Location: Southern California (serving LA and Orange County) Specialties: Licensed home birth midwife, postpartum wellness coach, fitness training

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What is Casually Crunchy?: Casually Crunchy: Real Wellness for Modern Families Welcome to Casually Crunchy, where holistic health meets real life, and healthy living doesn't have to be all or nothing. Hosted by Dr. Danielle and soon featuring voices from across the holistic wellness community, this is your judgment-free space for honest conversations about raising families naturally, healing holistically, and finding balance in the beautiful gray area between "perfect" and "good enough." We believe your body is resilient. We believe your nervous system is the foundation of your family's health. And we believe life doesn't have to be black and white to be healthy. Each week, we bring you real talk about natural parenting, holistic health, nervous system regulation, and modern motherhood without the dogma, guilt, or fear-mongering. From midwives and chiropractors to sleep consultants and pelvic floor therapists, we interview trusted local providers and wellness experts who make alternative health accessible and approachable. Whether you're exploring chiropractic care for babies, researching natural birth options, learning about tongue ties, navigating postpartum healing, or simply trying to keep your nervous system regulated while raising tiny humans, this podcast is for you. What you'll find here: <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Holistic health education made simple and science-based</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Interviews with midwives, doulas, chiropractors, and family wellness providers</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Real stories about natural birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Nervous system health and regulation for the whole family</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Natural parenting tips without the perfection pressure</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Mindset and motherhood: balancing ambition, identity, and family</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Community connection and finding your village</li> </ul> This isn't about being perfectly crunchy. It's about being casually crunchy. Buying organic produce but also ordering takeout. It's about trusting your intuition, exploring your options, and making informed choices that feel right for YOUR family. For the mom who: <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Wants holistic health options but doesn't know where to start</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Is tired of wellness culture telling her she's doing it wrong</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Believes in her body's ability to heal and adapt</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Wants to understand how her nervous system impacts everything</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Is looking for community over competition</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Values both science and intuition</li> </ul> Join us for coffee with your girlfriend conversations about alternative medicine, functional wellness, natural living, and raising resilient families. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and become part of the Casually Crunchy community where curiosity is celebrated, nuance is normal, and your body's wisdom is respected. Casually Crunchy is brought to you by Verve Chiropractic, supporting families in their journey to holistic health and nervous system wellness.
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