Welcome to How I Ally—where we talk about the fun, lighthearted world of… postpartum recovery, traumatic birth, and infertility. Yeah, not exactly small talk at brunch. I sit down with experts who actually know what they’re talking about—because let’s be honest, Google can only take you so far. Each episode builds on interviews published in Authority Magazine, but now with real voices and real conversations—because reading is hard when you haven’t slept in weeks. But as it turns out, this isn’t a podcast about parenting. This is a podcast about transformation. This is a podcast about the unseen labor of being broken down, then re-building yourself from the rubble. This is a podcast about people who have created their own post-trauma growth, and now they are sharing their stories, reaching out as if to ask you directly, how can I be your ally? Subscribe now. Because this is how I ally. How will you?
What if your trauma could become your superpower in parenting?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, clinical child psychologist and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become the Parent You Always Wanted to Be. We explore how childhood trauma shapes the way we show up as parents—and how the very act of raising children can be our path to healing.
We discuss:
The difference between the trauma of presence and the trauma of absence
Why conflict isn’t the problem in families—mismanaged conflict is
How to “reprogram” the trauma app in your brain
The power of repair and modeling healthy conflict for your children
Why parenting is the perfect moment for rewiring and growth
If you’ve ever worried that your “damage will damage your kids,” this episode offers hope, compassion, and practical tools to shift that fear into strength.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Post-Traumatic Parenting by Dr. Robyn Koslowitz (Amazon)
Follow Dr. Koslowitz on Instagram: @posttraumaticparenting
Connect with me on Instagram: @lucindarogerskoza
✨ If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share — it helps more parents find the support they deserve.
21 Aug 2025
Kumiko Kanayama is a Shiatsu Grandmaster
In this episode of How I Ally, I sit down with Kumiko Kanayama, founder of the longest-running Shiatsu center in the U.S., to explore the healing wisdom of her family tradition.
We talk about:
How Shiatsu goes beyond massage to work with energy channels and meridians
Simple practices that ease pain, improve digestion, and bring emotional clarity
The transformative journey of motherhood—from exhaustion to deep connection
Why rest, presence, and small daily rituals are essential for healing
Kumiko’s story is a reminder that healing is not just physical—it’s emotional, cultural, and communal. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply seeking balance, her insights will leave you inspired.
👉 Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review so more listeners can discover these powerful conversations.
14 Aug 2025
It’s Time to Say the Word Out Loud
It’s time to say it out loud—vagina—and stop the shame. Lucinda Koza talks with Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, about why accurate language saves lives, the first non-hormonal, on-demand birth control, and how to raise informed, empowered daughters and sons. Plus—the surprising link between weight-loss drugs and birth control.
Listen, learn, and join the movement to reclaim women’s health and equality.
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