Tuning In From Within is a podcast featuring two public health ladies with a mission to foster a safe environment where equity-driven conversations change the way we approach our health and well-being.
In our season two finale episode, Kelli and Carah talk about evidence-based practices for maintaining your mental health while navigating postpartum. Topics discussed include sleep, mindfulness, and how to tackle division of labor and societal gender norms that could be influencing inequality within the household. Additional Resources:
Paid Parental Leave in the United States - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
NPR article on daycare in USA
The Lanham Act
Fair Play
Benefits of Meditation
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
"Breathing Buddies"
A few of Carah and Kelli's favorite (free) mindfulness exercises:
Guided Self-Compassion Meditations
Greater Good in Action: Simple steps to boost your well being
Insight Timer
5 Nov 2022
Tuning Into: Empowering Birth
Join Carah and Kelli as they talk about how labor and delivery has evolved over the last century and how factors like capitalism, racism, colonization, and (you guessed it) the patriarchy have led us to our less-than-ideal modern day birthing outcomes and practices. We’ll also be talking with Cassie Schemper, the founder and owner of Birthing in Power, to explore how birthing people can set themselves up for an empowering labor and delivery within the current birthing ecosystem.
Additional Resources
Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Business of Being Born
WHO: C-section rates continue to rise
Five Types of Midwives
Books:
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Instagram:
@birthinginpower
https://linktr.ee/birthinginpower
18 Aug 2022
Tuning Into: Roe v. Wade
Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is a human right. Join Kelli and Carah as they unpack the public health implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Abortion Guides:
States Likely to Ban Abortion
Abortion Finder by State
Voting and Political Resources
Find out who is representing you and who’s on the upcoming ballot: https://myreps.datamade.us/
Compare government officials side by side: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/Donate to: National Birth Equity Collaborative, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Black Mamas Matters Alliance, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, and Surge Reproductive Justice
Implications of Banning Abortion: Scholarly Articles
Turnaway Study
“Why banning abortion is a public health issue” - University of Washington
Health Implications of Restricting Abortion Access- Harvard University
27 Jun 2022
Tuning Into: Obstetric Violence
In the United States, it's common for people giving birth in hospitals to experience a lack of consent and be denied the opportunity to play an active role in their birth experience. Oftentimes, this leads to what is called 'obstetric violence.'
Tune in to listen to a conversation between Carah and her sister, Chelsey Solemsaas, as they discuss how a traumatic birth story led to a reclamation of power.
Additional Resources
https://www.lamaze.org/
Birth Plan Templates:
Giving Birth with Confidence
The Bump: Birth Plan
Books:
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Instagram:
@coffeesarap
@limitlesslittlesco
DONATE:
Birth Center
IrthApp
20 May 2022
Disparities in the Delivery Room: Maternal Mortality
Black women are three to four times more likely to die of birth-related causes than white women. How did we get here, and what’s being done to address the underlying issues?
In this episode–a continuation of Disparities in the Delivery Room part one, Demystifying Doulas–we’ll be joined by Joyce Abeng, MPH, who provides her expertise in the field of health policy and administration. Joyce will be helping us unpack how we got to this state of extreme dysfunction and how systemic racism affects the U.S. birthing system today.
Further Reading
CDC Analysis on Maternal Mortality in the United States
Learn about the Tuskegee Study
The Father of Gynecology - the first C-sections were performed on unsedated enslaved women
Beyonce and Serena Williams share their stories about giving birth as Black women in the U.S.
29 Apr 2022
Disparities in the Delivery Room: Demystifying Doulas
The average maternal mortality rate for women in the United States is higher than any other industrialized country.
In this episode, we're joined by Emily Barney to talk about how doulas can play an important role in creating a more consensual, safe, and empowering birthing experience.
This is part one of a two-part special we're calling Disparities in the Delivery Room, where we'll be unpacking the harsh realities of maternal mortality rates within the American medical system. Tune in to learn what's going on, what's being done, and how your actions can contribute to a better future.
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How to connect with and learn more about Emily’s work:
Visit her website www.doulapurposes.com and follow her on instagram @ doulapurposes
For new parents
Medicaid families:
If you are a resident of Nevada, are pregnant, and currently enrolled in Medicaid - birth doula services are now being offered* as a member benefit. Ask your healthcare providers for more information on how to begin the process of finding the doula that is right for you.
** Check out the news segment that Carah and Emily were a part of back in 2021**
All parents:
Local to Reno:
Thrive Wellness - Behavioral and Mental Health Services in Reno, NV (other locations in Nevada, California, and Texas)
Biggest Little Baby - Family community center for classes, groups, rentals, and shopping in Reno, NV
Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition - Non-profit organization of community breastfeeding advocates, professionals, and parents
For existing and aspiring Doulas in Nevada:
If you are interested in becoming a doula or have already supported folks through labor in a non-medical role and would like to expand your scope of practice to include Medicaid families, learn how to become certified at: www.nevadacertboard.org/doula-certification/doula-certification-requirements Pregnancy/childbirth education -
Evidence Based Birth - www.evidencebasedbirth.com
Childbirth Connection - www.childbirthconnection.org
Spinning Babies - www.spinningbabies.com
Film - The Business of Being Born
American Pregnancy Association: Home birth benefits/tips
National non-profit breastfeeding support organization -
La Leche League - www.llli.org
28 Mar 2022
Tuning Into: The Pelvic Floor
Painful sex, bladder issues, and bowel pain are incredibly common pelvic floor issues that are rarely discussed because they’re considered “TMI.” Fortunately for our listeners, we don’t believe in sharing too much information! Join us as we explore pelvic floor-related topics like vaginismus, frequent trips to the bathroom, and pregnancy with our special guest Dr. Karla Moore.
Additional Resources
Pelvic Pain UK
NeuroFit
Karla's breathing video youtube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-BSs3jXSmt4&feature=youtu.be
Karla’s Instagram @drkarladpt
Instagram Profiles for Pelvic Floor Education
Rachel Gelmen, DPT, PFT
https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealthsf/
Pelvic Health: Basic Education about Pelvic Floor
https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealth/
Pelvic Guru
https://www.instagram.com/pelvicguru1/
10 Mar 2022
Who are we?
Folding laundry? Making dinner? Stuck in traffic? Fill the silence with the sounds of our beautiful voices as we talk about our favorite subject--ourselves!!!
The official first episode of our second season will be live very soon, so stay tuned!
P.S. Looking for that YouTube clip Carah mentions about her neck injury? Here it is!
4 Feb 2022
Season 2 Trailer - Reproductive Equity
This season we're tackling all things related to birth and reproductive health. We've got a new co-host, a new producer, and a fantastic line-up of guests for you to meet! New episodes will begin airing in winter of 2022, so stay tuned!
1 Sept 2021
Tuning Into: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Your Well-Being
Theresa B. Skaar - Mindfulness, Meditation, and Your Well-Being
Theresa's website/resources: theresabskaar.com & https://www.thecenterofwellbeing.org/
Our Website - tuninginfromwithin.com
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com
Tone - freesound.org
Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com
End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk
11 Aug 2021
Tuning Into: Health as a Former Athlete
In this episode, we talk to Blake Thomas & Cole Aozasa about health and wellbeing as former athletes.
29 Jul 2021
Tuning Into: Life-Work Balance
Navgeet King Zed - Life-Work Balance
Our Website - tuninginfromwithin.com
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com
Tone - freesound.org
Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com
End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk
31 Mar 2021
Tuning Into: Holistic Medicine
We speak to Dr. Melvin Nario about his journey from conventional medicine to holistic medicine.
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com
Tone - freesound.org
Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com
End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk
17 Mar 2021
Tuning Into: Food As Medicine
Kelli Hirt - Food Is Medicine
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com
Tone - freesound.org
Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com
End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk
4 Mar 2021
Tuning Into: Movement
Amber Hunter - health & nutrition coach - founder of thewholesomelyfe.com
Our Website - tuninginfromwithin.com/
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com
Tone - freesound.org
Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com
End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk
19 Feb 2021
Tuning Into: Intuitive Eating
Devon McFadden, MPH, is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Intuitive Eating Coach and founder of Make Eating Easy. She specializes in helping women overcome chronic dieting to develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. She approaches her work from a Health at Every Size (HAES®) perspective and is passionate about bringing joy back into eating. Devon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Richmond and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she can be found walking her dogs with her husband, traveling, cooking, reading and watching movies. She also serves on the board of Slowfood Bluegrass, which advocates for a world where everyone can access food that is good for them, those that grow it, and the planet.
19 Feb 2021
Trailer
Just a brief introduction to our show. :)
Check out our Website - https://tuningfromwithin.com/
Produced by - Navgeet King Zed
https://nkzed.com/
Music by Scott Holmes Music, Track used - Stomps and Claps
https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/
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