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Womb Talk
by Elisabeth van der Wilt
Welcome to Womb Talk, a podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative journey of the Holistic Womb Shift. Join us as we discuss natural and holistic approaches to birth, pregnancy, postpartum, and more. Our mission is to challenge traditional views and empower people to trust in the innate wisdom of their bodies and the power of nature. Each episode features expert guests and inspiring stories from individuals who have embraced a more womb-centered and nature-centered approach to their bodies and birth. We delve into many topics surrounding women's health. Hopefully you'll join us!
Episodes
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The Health Conversation No One's Having About EMF
We use Wi-Fi, cell phones, tablets, and wireless devices every single day. But how much do we actually know about wireless radiation, the research behind it, and the choices we can make to manage our family's exposure? In this episode of Womb Talk, I'm joined by Beverly A. Jensen, Ph.D., a public...
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Celebrating 8 Years as a Doula
Eight years. So many families. Countless lessons. And somehow, I'm still just getting started. 💚 In this special episode of Womb Talk, I'm celebrating eight years of being a doula and taking you along for a little trip down memory lane. From where my journey began to the moves I've made, the...
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Turns Out, Being the Good Girl Was Exhausting
“Wow, she’s so mature for her age.” For some girls, that sounds like the ultimate compliment. But what happens when being mature, responsible, helpful, independent, and easy to love becomes the role you learn to play before you ever get the chance to simply be a kid? In this episode of Womb Talk,...
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Food As Medicine for Women
Elisabeth want's to know your thinking, she got two new books, spending money she doesn't has - and got excited to talk about food, and the importance in women's health - getting to the root cause. She breaks down her own health and the importance of nutrients because instead of working on her...
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What You Need To Know About Your Endo Womb
Have you ever wondered if the emotions you carry could be affecting your physical body? What if some of the patterns, symptoms, fears, or reactions you experience aren’t just happening on the surface, but are connected to what’s happening within your mind, nervous system, and subconscious? In…
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Feminine Energy in a Masculine World
What is the feminine energy in this masculine world? This is maybe a hot take and maybe its just my personal point of view but truly if you are looking into how we react as women compared to our male counterparts... this episode is something you NEED in your life! Let me know in the comments what...
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The One Where She Chose the Plants
I had the pleasure of having The Ladybird Company come onto Womb Talk for our 9th episode of season 4. We take a look into some of the nutrition and herbal allies for women's cycles, and about telling her story that influenced her to get into herbal medicine. As well as the healing wisdom of our...
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My First Detox - Insight for Women's Health
Listen as I tell my story about what my first detox was like - although an interesting experience, and something I swore I'd never do again, let me tell you what my journey was saying and how you can get some thought. If you've detoxed before - I want to know about it, and if you don't feel brave...
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Self Care Snacks for Women Who Can’t Slow Down
This podcast episode isn't going to be about literal snacks - it's about the hacks, the ones that can make you take self-care SERIOUSLY!As women we struggle to ensure that we come first, everyone else takes the cake, and this one episode might bring you just a little closer to what you…
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Creating Birth Affirmations (You'll Actually Use)
In this episode, I'm gonna be taking a dive into birth affirmations, the importance of them and how to create them in a way you'll actually use. This is no fairytale or Pinterest worthy birth - its to get the real shit done!! So grab out your notepad and make sure to take notes on how to create…
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I’m Tired of Being the Responsible One (Cost of Caretaking)
As women we shoulder so many of the responsibilities when it comes to caretaking. For the professional healers and "super-moms" listening, why does being the "emotional CEO" of a family or a clinic lead to a complete sexual shutdown?Julie Merriman, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC is a nationally recognized...
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Becoming the Healed Woman
I was so excited to be sharing this journey about becoming the healed woman - how does it apply in this day an age? How do you heal yourself - or must you always rely on western medicine. Overall, I really want to focus on the point that this is my journey I am speaking to - and what I've taken...
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It Takes a Village… But Where Is Mine?
It takes a Village to Raise a Child - but where is mine? This is where The Village Mamas comes giving some of their ideas on how they support families in the community of Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and more.I was so excited getting to interview them as they really had powerful ideas.Village…
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How to support your friends after they had a baby…
Did your friends or a close family member just have a baby? Elisabeth takes you on a deep dive to ensure you know how to best support new families after coming home from the hospital (or after baby is born). This episode is for you - chock full of details that you can easily write down and go ask...
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The Roots of Womb Talk: A Conversation with My Mentor
Welcome to Womb Talk - Season Four and there is no better way to start a series off then listening to my Mentor. She shares how she started Bebo Mia - her journey as a birth and postpartum doula and what got her training others. Then she even remanences on my starting point as a doula and the...
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PCOs got a New Name
As a holistic doula and women's health coach Elisabeth van der Wilt is sharing the new name for PCOS - Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) and she thought she would spread her thoughts, and the reasoning behind such a choice. If you were looking for more info regarding this choice -...
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What Does Being a Woman Mean to Me
Joined with me are twenty women who got to share their voice and talents on Womb Talk - a podcast dedicated to women. With this I asked them - what did being a woman mean to them? This is what they had to say. You can find their socials below! Alexa - @alexa.starks Becky - @beckyjwebb Cilia -...
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Nourishing Your Cycle After Birth
The importance of nourishing your body for your monthly cycle is something we all should be doing after we give birth. Not enough women take focus on that time after we give birth to promote a healthy body that allows us to get our cycles back in their regular rthym. In this episode, I take a...
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Hey There Sexy… Where’d You Go? (Menopause Edition)
Join Tamilynn as she talks all things Menopause Libido! Using her fun and entertaining personality as she educates us on the ins and outs of menopausal libido! So don't leave your sensuality as a thing of the past - take it into the new frontier that is peri-menopause and menopause and become the...
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Menstrual Shame & Cultural Conditioning
Let's talk about the cultural conditioning we've been programed for amongst menstrual health - we are often shamed and possibly feel like a burden most times when it comes to that "aunt flow" but let me tell you something... You are so much more! I want to take a little rant moment with this...
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Top 3 Fitness & Nutrition Goals for Holistic Women
Pam comes on to share top three fitness and nutrition goals that holistic women need to admit to their life - and its not just something stuffy like eat less and do more! Pamela shares: I help high achieving women over 35 lose fat, get stronger, and feel confident in their bodies using my Small...
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Are Cervical Checks Ruining Postpartum Libido?? THEORY
Today I was scrolling the internet, and I happened upon a theory by Flor Cruz and I couldn't help but really sit with it. So when some time that passed I decided I was going to bring it to you - the people listening and get your hot take on this theory. I think if you have any feedback share it…
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3 Things Every Postpartum Mom Should Know
I am joined by Shauna at Mystic Herbal Doula as she shares 3 things every postpartum mom should know. As a fellow postpartum doula, some I knew, and some I learned more today. We can learn from each other - so if you are a mother, a doula or birthkeeper this episode can be a good guide for you....
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How to Live Your Cycle Day-to-Day
As women our cycle takes up a huge part of who we are. Living day-to-day with our cycle is an important thing to do - knowing when your period comes, to when ovulation happens all benefits the day-to-day. Knowing what foods to eat, what supports us... this all is what we need as women. I take a...
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The Benefits of Self Breast Massage
Join Cilia as she guides us in the benefit of self breast massage. What is usually claimed as some taboo thing - not anymore. Today we take our health, our bodies as women into our control. Want to learn more about Cilia? Cilia is a certified relationship and female sexuality coach who helps...
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3 Herbs to Support Menopause
If you don't have five minutes to listen to this short but easy 3 herbal remedies to support your menopause journey - I don't know what could be better. Herbal support has been around for many years and using nature's medicine might be the best choice for it! So make your moment a good one by...
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Twin sleep schedules that actually work
Join Laura Van Luven as she talks all things Twin Sleep with us. Dispelling common myths about sleep training and how important it is for families. I’m a mom of 5, including fraternal twin boys. Former overseas NGO worker, nurse, and sleep coach. I homeschool and run a business helping moms get...
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Fibroids and the Connection to the Womb
Have you ever learned about Fibroids and wondered a lot about it? Elisabeth is on a path of studying for Women's Health and to further her learning after her friend has fibroids. Take a journey to learn more about Fibroids with Elisabeth and come on a reproductive wellness journey.
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The Biggest Piece of Advice about Menopause
Dr. Mandy Marziaz joined us on Womb Talk to discuss Menopause - as a women's health practioner who turned into a midlife transformation coach - she shared with us about midlife symptoms and why they are being misdiagnosed or minimized, or how to stop fixing ourselves. While giving us the real…
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Returning to Nature for True Wellness
In today's episode - I'm gonna take my turn sharing the info regarding our return to nature as women so that we can become closer with nature for healing. As women nature is our original speaker on how we connect with the outdoors. I share my personal story on finding joy in the nature moments I…
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My Births Just Kept Getting Shorter
Krystal Vanderstelt the owner of Everything Krystal (who literally does everything) shares her birth stories of her three children and how they literally get shorter each time. Her first birth was the longest and from there it got progressively shorter. She shares her wisdom after giving birth to...
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What is a Mugwort Sitz Bath?
In this episode, Elisabeth dives into what sitz baths are all about, talking the history, tradition and the importance of this during your postpartum healing. Mugwort is commonly used in Korea and is mentioned about it's use there. Take a listen to learn more about sitz baths.
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Gaslit About My Own Birth
TRIGGER WARNING: Medical Malpractice & Medical Injury Katie Spinks joins us as she shares her story about a uterine rupture (without a prior c-section) after the use of Pitocin. She and her daughter both suffered birth trauma and medical negligence that left her daughter with severe disabilities...
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Breastfeeding & Nourishment: Foods That Support Milk Supply
In this episode, Elisabeth talks about breastfeeding and how you can nourish your body using foods that actually support your milk supply. Take a listen today to learn 3 foods you need to add to your diet and more!
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3 Herbs needed for Pregnancy
Drina the Doula joins us to talk about 3 Herbs that are essential for your pregnancy - Edrina shares so much herbal magic and wisdom that you won't believe what can help with early labor. Herbs are tools that can be used during your pregnancy and labor to ensure things go smooth. As always this...
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Why Rest Is Revolutionary: A Case for Deep Nourishment
Why is resting a revolutionary act? Elisabeth takes a moment to go into the importance of resting and why now-a-days it could almost be seen as a act of rebellion. The modern day is teaching us to go-go-go... the saying no pain, no gain. The hustle, the grind. All of these things are tearing us...
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How PGP changed my life?
Nadine sat down with Elisabeth to talk about Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), something women expecting get. As a chiropractor her story helped change how she helped client with a focus now on PGP. Season 3 Episode 32 I'm Nadine Cheli, a chiropractor, a Mummy to my one year old son and a runner. I have...
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The Power of Ritual in Daily Life (New Year Resolutions)
The new year marks a powerful time for new years resolutions. In this episode I take a moment to talk about the importance of creating a ritual that works. Through a wellness routine, and goals that are destined to set me up for success. What are your goals for the new year and how are you slowly...
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The Raw Truth of Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
In this episode I was joined by Nikki Steele Osborne who shared her personal story with postpartum anxiety and depression and how she is making a change for postpartum moms everywhere. It was so fun chatting with her about all things postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and how to notice the...
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One Tip of Advice for Women
Brought to you by Season 2 - the compilation I spoke so highly of, find the collection of every good advice I have ever received from absolute legends. I am giving you the Instagram handles - just so the podcast host doesn't flag this for link hoarding! Intro 00:00@khristeerich -- Khristee: 00:44...
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How to Set Boundaries Around the Holidays When Expecting
The holidays can be joyful, but when you’re pregnant, they can also feel overwhelming. Between family gatherings, traditions, and everyone wanting your time and energy, it’s easy to lose sight of what you—and your baby—truly need. 🌿 In this episode, we dive into how to set healthy, loving...
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Raising Kids Without Losing Yourself
In this episode I was joined by Dr. Julianne Monday and we took a deep dive into how you can raise kids without losing yourself. I was so glad we got to chat and she took some time to move past the guilt you have when losing your cool, and even about her program. Dr. Monday's Bio: I help moms...
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Struggling with Infertility - Why Hire a Fertility Doula
Since I've became a doula when I tell people I'm a fertility doula, some eyebrows are raised. With this episode I am going to give the breakdown on how struggling with infertility shouldn't be dealt with alone. Why hiring a fertility doula can provide you with support. Natural fertility methods…
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Rewriting the Return-to- Work Story
Today I’m joined by Alexa Starks, award-winning workplace culture innovator, coach for working moms, and founder of Executive Moms. Alexa helps companies redesign the return-to-work experience after maternity leave and supports working moms as they rebuild confidence, momentum, and clarity in…
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When Trying to Conceive Feels Heavy: Finding Joy Again in the Journey
Why is the trying to concieve journey so hard? It can feel like all things fun and joyful are ripped from you - and you don't fully understand why? In this episode we talk a lot about how to find joy in the journey - and often its seeking just a little bit of support from someone who cares, and...
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The Mom who Made Movement Easier
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Rachel Pope, a mom of five, avid runner, and Doctor of Physical Therapy who has spent years helping women move confidently through pregnancy and postpartum. She’s also the founder of BFF Active, a breastfeeding-friendly activewear brand made for real mom…
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Feeling Drained? Try These 3 Nourishing Rituals for Women’s Health
Feeling disconnected, tired, or like you’re constantly pouring from an empty cup? In this episode, we’re slowing things down and exploring 3 simple daily rituals every woman can do to feel more nourished, grounded, and whole.
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Beyond Picky Eating: Root Causes and Real Nourishment for Kids
Why do some kids seem to struggle so much at mealtimes and what if it’s not “picky eating” at all? In this insightful conversation, I’m joined by Paulina “Lena” Livinsky, a holistic feeding specialist and pediatric speech-language pathologist who’s uncovering the biological roots of how children...
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Why Rest Matters Before Birth
In today’s episode, we explore something so often overlooked in pregnancy: the power of rest. Our culture glorifies “doing it all,” but before birth, slowing down isn’t laziness—it’s wisdom. 🌿 We’ll talk about why intentional rest supports your body, balances your hormones, and prepares your...
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What is PMDD - and what do I do if I have it?
What is PMDD? What do I do if I have it? Claudia shares her story with us as a mother with PMDD and how it affected her life for years without ever knowing why - until she found out and now speaks out for other women.After becoming a mom in 2016, Claudia experienced postpartum depression. What...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Womb Talk, a podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative journey of the Holistic Womb Shift. Join us as we discuss natural and holistic approaches to birth, pregnancy, postpartum, and more. Our mission is to challenge traditional views and empower people to trust in the innate wisdom of their bodies and the power of nature. Each episode features expert guests and inspiring stories from individuals who have embraced a more womb-centered and nature-centered approach to their bodies and birth. We delve into many topics surrounding women's health. Hopefully you'll join us!
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Elisabeth van der Wilt
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