In this passionate & interesting interview on Pelvic Floor PT, Buffy Stinchfield, shares a ton of useful information on pelvic health and the many ways symptoms can present and impact overall physical and mental health. Buffy is the founder of Pinnacle Women's Therapeutics and the host of the "Birth Ready and Beyond - From Mom to Menopause" podcast.

"Buffy Stinchfield, PT, MPT, became a passionate advocate for women’s and pelvic health after years of suffering in silence with pelvic pain. She realized she finally needed to specialize in pelvic health after the birth of her first child in 2008 when her labor was anything but simple and her recovery was even more difficult. As she began her studies into this specialty, she was floored at the staggering statistics in pelvic health that pointed to the fact that pelvic health issues are VERY common. All of those years suffering in silence thinking she was ALONE should never have happened… and it is STILL the case for so many." ~Pinnacle Women's Therapeutics

During this conversation, Buffy & Dr. Nicole discuss pregnancy, postpartum, and some general physical & mental health symptoms that often impact women whether they've birthed babies or not. Buffy provides loads of pelvic health education and resources for this common, and commonly overlooked, women's health concern. Buffy offers online courses as well, so although her practice is located in the Pacific Northwest, you can begin learning more from her vast knowledge and experience today!

Connect with Buffy (podcast, blog, courses, etc) here:
https://pinnaclewt.com/

Follow Buffy The Dysfunctional Pelvis Slayer, AKA "The Pelvic Health Coach" on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/thepelvichealthcoach/

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Amy Newmark, best-selling author, publisher, and editor-in-chief of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, drops some serious wisdom in this interview focused on her recent book, Your 10 Keys to Happiness! Amy describes this book as her "love letter" to the Chicken Soup readers, her pre-retirement synthesis of all that she's learned after decades of editing Chicken Soup for the Soul. Amy has read tens of thousands of stories about everyday people's unique coping strategies, and in this wonderful book, she has compiled 101 stories (plus personalized introductions from Amy on each concept) that illustrate the following Keys to Happiness:

Gratitude
Practicing Forgiveness
Helping Others
De-cluttering
Making Me-Time
Positive Thinking (NOT Toxic Positivity)
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Spending Time in Nature
Being True to Yourself
Pursuing Your Passion

Amy shares stories from the book, as well as several stories from her own personal experiences utilizing these easy-to-implement and evidence-based techniques for boosting happiness. BONUS: At the end of this interview, Amy also shares the one key to happiness that she didn't include in the book!

Purchase Chicken Soup for the Soul: Your 10 Keys to Happiness here:
Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3AkGXI2

B&N:  https://bit.ly/3wQQF43

Bookshop.org:  https://bit.ly/3AI4fcb

Check out Chicken Soup for the Soul books, pet food, educational resources, streaming service, and connect with Amy here:
https://www.chickensoup.com/
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@chickensoupsoul on social media
@amynewmark on social media
http://www.amynewmark.com/

This episode was edited by Kai of "Fam Band" - check out his family's music here:
https://www.famband.co/

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This interview features Alie Sweany-Rich, a nature-art guide and the founder of Wild Roots Studio, who offers nature-art classes for children and adults, women's circles, and more. Alie inspires us with a beautiful conversation about the many therapeutic benefits of creativity, nature, art, community, self-care, and women connecting with one another as we travel life's many seasons.

"Alie Sweany-Rich is an Earth Artist, Ceremonialist, Herbalist, Nature-Art Guide and Founder of Wild Roots Studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. She offers soulful nature-based art workshops, custom rituals and art installations aimed to support & strengthen our connection to nature and explore our wild creativity. She is endlessly inspired by the peace, joy, and soulfulness that nature stirs in one’s heart. She believes that nature art is a powerful vehicle to support us in syncing with our natural rhythms and helps us feel more in tune with the seasons and cycles that hold us. Alie believes creativity is medicine for the soul, as it allows us to quiet our mind chatter and let our wild, inner voice talk through our hands. Creating something with intention from the heart is truly our purest offering out into the world."

Connect with Alie here:
http://www.wildrootsstudio.com/

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