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Because her visits to her pediatrician were usually positive experiences, Dr. Variste’s desire for pediatrics began at a very young age. Later she fulfilled her dream and obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She went on to complete a pediatric residency at UT Houston Health Science Center. After residency she returned to practice in her hometown of College Station, Texas. Dr. Variste is grateful for the five years she spent treating the families there and for the relationships and connections she made. This winter, Dr. Variste and her husband began their newlywed life as newcomers to the Spring, Texas area. As a board certified pediatrician her passion is to empower moms and dads to raise their kids to lead happy healthy lives full of precious memories and discovery. She desires to create the same positive experiences for her patients that she had with her pediatrician as a young child. Dr. Variste is thankful to be a new member of the team at Family First Pedi

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 30 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for women during and after pregnancy. In 2009 she opened Diastasis Rehab to specialize in the treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children. Dr. Oz calls Julie an "expert" on diastasis recti and Elle Macpherson credits the Tupler Technique® for a 20 minute delivery and her fast recovery. The Tupler Technique®, a research and evidenced based program to treat a diastasis recti, has now been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world in her proprietary program. Julie has written three bestselling books-- Maternal Fitness (Simon& Schuster) and Lose Your Mummy Tummy (DaCapo) and her recent book Together Tummy (Mascot (2018). She has produced five videos on diastasis, and invented the Diastasis Rehab Splint

Adriane Stare is a Master Babywearing Instructor with more than 10 years experience, a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, Cloth diapering educator, and Mom to two boys. Following the birth of her first baby in 2009, she founded Caribou Baby and Wild Was Mama, Brooklyn’s largest, hippest and most well-loved baby and maternity retail shops and class spaces. She has helped thousands of families learn how to carry their babies comfortably and parent with confidence, strength and intuitive wisdom. You can always find her teaching babywearing tutorials on instagram, helping parents in community clinics or in their homes, or hosting babywearing workshops for other birthworkers. Find her at www.adrianestare.com or on Instagram at @ado_stare! Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest U.S. fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, "The Mushroom Cultivator," which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutrit

Dr. Jeffrey Morrison is an award-winning medical doctor, leader in the field of Integrative Medicine, and champion of a nutritional approach to healthcare. His focus is on preventing and reversing degenerative and chronic diseases by enhancing the body’s innate ability to heal and detoxify itself. In 2002, Dr. Morrison opened The Morrison Center, in NYC, where he has used his successful integrative medicine and nutritional approach for patients with many types of medical conditions. Dr. Morrison has an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and received his medical doctorate from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He is board certified in Integrative Medicine and trained in Family Practice and Environmental Medicine. The focus of his practice is Integrative / Functional and Environmental medicine. Dr. Morrison is the author of "Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind" and has made many television appearances, including The View, and written journal articles. Visit www.morrisonhealth.com, fol

Shakha Gillin, MD, FAAP, has been in North County since 1990. She attended UCSD for her undergraduate education and medical school. She did residency at UC Irvine and was the chief resident at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. She practiced pediatrics in La Jolla for five years and Encinitas for five years. She also worked at a private practice in Newport Beach and at the Rady Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Shakha Gillin has a special interest in preventative care, particularly healthy and active lifestyles for children. She was recognized by San Diego Magazine as a “Top Doctor” annually in their rankings for 2006-2018. She was recognized as “Best Pediatrician” by Ranch and Coast. She was the founder of the North County Pediatric Journal Club and is a Francis Parker board trustee. She is a contributing author for AAP HealthyChildren.org and Crossfit.com. She lives in Del Mar with her husband Scott, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and their son, Taj. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising

Sara-Chana Silverstein, a Master Herbalist RH (AHG), spends much of her time teaching women about the use of complementary medicine, a practice which integrates alternative and conventional medicines. She shows her clients how using herbs can help them become emotionally and physically stronger. Sara-Chana is also trained in Classical Homeopathy and is an International Board-Certified Lactation/Breastfeeding Consultant (IBCLC). She has helped over 18,000 babies successfully breastfeed and as a doula, contributed to the delivery of 450 babies. She is also an author, columnist, keynote speaker, adult education teacher, community advocate for women and children, a wife and mother of seven children. Sara-Chana is a guest lecturer at medical schools to help doctors learn how to incorporate alternative medicine in their practices, which is difficult because alternative medicine has not been and is not part of their regular curriculum. She recently published, "Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance

Dr. Melanie Howell grew up in Bergen County New Jersey. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry-School of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from NYU Langone Medical Center/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Upon completion of her residency, she went on to pursue fellowship training in Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she focused on the treatment of pain, as well as the restoration of function during and after cancer treatment. Dr. Howell is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a member of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Osteopathic Association. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition to participating in a research project emphasizing the prevalence of pelvic girdle pain, she has published peer-re

Denise Wiesner, LAc, FABORM, is the author of "Conceiving with Love: A Whole-Body Approach to Creating Intimacy, Reigniting Passion, and Increasing Fertility." The founder of the Natural Healing and Acupuncture Clinic in West Los Angeles, Wiesner is an internationally recognized traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, specializing in the Whole Systems Chinese medicine approach to women’s health, sexuality, and fertility. Since 1994, Denise has treated and helped women manage challenges from menstrual disorders through menopause, and from infertility to pregnancy. Using a combination of acupuncture, diet and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, and Chinese herbs, Denise has helped thousands of couples navigate the tricky, and often stressful, journey toward fertility, without losing their loving connection. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Kinesiology (UCLA), a Master of Arts in traditional Chinese medicine (Emperor's College), and is a certified sex coach. She is board-certified by the

Lahana Vigliano is the owner of Thrival Nutrition. She is a certified holistic nutritionist (and mom!) who works mostly with women and mothers. Her approach is to use whole foods as medicine for a variety of things including: hormonal imbalances due to new motherhood or other reasons, gut issues, weight etc. She also loves talking about healthy living for the whole family and how to do it in a way that is balanced for mama too! Her passion also includes entrepreneurship and how to adjust it all and stay healthy. For more information, please visit her website at www.thrivalnutrition.com. Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a sub-specialty in Developmental Pediatrics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics serving as a member of the AAP section on Developmental Disabilities. He is a clinical instructor at NY Medical College and a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He has lectured internationally and is the author of Fire Child Water Child: How understanding the five types of ADHD can help you improve your child's self-esteem and attention. Dr. Cowan has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders that integrates the principles of Chinese medicine. He has a consultation practice in both Manhattan and Westchester NY. He is the medical director of the non-profit Tournesol Kids that envisions a world where all children are heroes, inspired to grow and discover well-being by celebrati

Lindsay Mumma is a doctor of chiropractic, an executive at BIRTHFIT, and the owner of Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. She and her husband Chris live in Raleigh with their two sons. She discovered a love for helping pregnant women during her first pregnancy in 2012, and recognized the lack of information and both physical and mental support for those going through the transition into parenthood. She now works to ensure appropriate resources are available to everyone she works with - near and far! Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Heidi Brockmyre is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She has a decade of experience helping women grow their families. She's supported hundreds of women in her clinic in San Diego, and thousands of women around the world. She teaches women how to get pregnant a faster, healthier, easier and more affordable way with her online program, Fertility Activation Method. She loves teaching women how to renew faith in their ability to conceive and to take back control of their health and bodies. For more information, please visit her website at www.heidibrockmyre.com. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit www.DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and other downloads. Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced by Podcast Prowess

Elisheva Schwartz is the creator of The Dyslexia Quest Podcast , and The Dyslexia Quest Parent Courses. In the past 5 years, she has birthed and midwifed a revolutionary movement of individuals committed to seeing learning differences as opportunities, not just hindrances. She has taught hundreds of parents who have taken her 8 week online courses, 'The Secret Tools of Resilience', that they can pass down to their children, regardless of how stressful the school situation can become, and her podcast hit number 29 on the Education Category of iTunes. At her core, she is endlessly fascinated with what makes us who we are in the world, and how we can create learning and work environments that optimize for individual differences, holistic human flourishing, resilience and unleashed potential. For more information, please visit her website at www.elishevaschwartz.com. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit www.DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and other downloads. Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr

Anne Margolis is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Femme! Teacher, Certified Clarity Breathwork Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and practitioner. She is a 3rd generation guide to mommas birthing babies in her family. Anne has helped thousands of families in her 20+ year midwifery practice and has personally ushered the births of over 1000 healthy babies into the world. She has also guided countless human beings to heal from emotional pain, inner stress and trauma, tap into their strength and power, live fully and vibrantly, and reclaim their radiance, joyfulness, calm and overall sense of well-being. Through her online childbirth course 'Love Your Birth', her online and in-person midwifery for pregnancy and postpartum support consultations, her birth professional mentoring, her holistic gynecology, Clairty Breathwork and Femme! experience offerings she infuses wisdom, compassion, inspiration, and joy into the entire process of women’s health care from teen aged years to menopause, as well as into facili

Karolina Belwal is an entrepreneur and a mother of two. She is a seasoned strategist with commercial, operations, and technology experience across industries. She most recently led People Operations for a large multinational company headquartered in New York. She’s a mother of two and decided she wanted to make it easier for other parents to get the support they need as they plan for and enter parenthood. She founded AfterThird.com to connect them with wellness providers who specialize in postpartum care. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit www.DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and other downloads. Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced by Podcast Prowess

Jayne Freeman, also known locally as "Mamarama," has been working with pregnant families for nearly ten years in and around Jersey City where she has lived for 18 years. She is a certified childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor and postpartum doula helping families with the transition into new parenthood. For more information, please visit her website at www.mamarama.tv. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit www.DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and other downloads. Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced by Podcast Prowess

Kim Vopni is a self-professed pelvic health evangelist and is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health when she was pregnant with her first child. She is a published author, a passionate speaker and women’s health educator as well as a mom to two boys. Kim is the founder of Pelvienne Wellness Inc - a company offering pelvic health programs and coaching for women in pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. She is also the co-founder of Bellies Inc, a company focused on improving births and postpartum recoveries with the revolutionary Ab System. You can find her on-line at www.vaginacoach.com and www.belliesinc.com. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit www.DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and other downloads. Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced by Podcast Prowess

As a certified birth doula and mother of three, Renee Pizzuto is passionate about motherhood and the sacred, life-changing journey that takes mothers and parents from pregnancy to childbirth. She believes the world should honor women during childbirth, exalting them for the powerful beings they are! As a birth doula, Renee provides evidence-based education, high-quality resources, and one-to-one support to growing families. This includes preparation and consultation during the prenatal period; continuous, one-to-one support during birth, and gentle guidance during the postpartum period. She does this with love. She ensures your needs are met on an individual basis with dignity and compassion during this exciting time. For more information, please check out her website at www.tribeofmine.com. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit: www.DrLauraBrayton.com Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced in conjunction with Podcast Prowess

Kelly Brogan, M.D., is a holistic women's health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times best-selling book A Mind of Your Own and the children's book A Time for Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook Integrative Therapies for Depression. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. Dr. Brogan is board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two. © 2019 Dr. Laura Brayton Visit: www.DrLauraBrayton.com Email: info@drlaurabrayton.com Dr. Brayton on Instagram Dr. Brayton on Facebook Produced by Podcast Prowess