Motherhood Equipped

Nausea, Energy, and Pregnancy Symptoms: What Your Body Is Really Saying with Samantha Franceschini In this episode, we sit down with women’s health and mineral expert Samantha Franceschini to explore the critical role of nutrition and mineral balance in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Samantha shares her personal journey into maternal health, common nutrient gaps that impact women’s well-being, and why symptoms like fatigue and nausea shouldn’t always be considered “normal.” We also discuss the importance of individualized care, foundational health habits, and how HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing can uncover deeper insights into overall health and hormonal balance.Sam’s Suggestions: Methalylated Folate Prenatal + much more linked on her Instagram @NurturewithsamWork with Sam: Nurture With Sam Connect with Sam.Follow us @MotherhoodEquipped

Most women accept pelvic floor issues as just part of postpartum, but what if the secret to a stronger, leak-free body lies in a surprising, scientific approach?Dr. Angie, a pelvic health expert, reveals how breath work, fascia, and reflexive muscle activation are transforming recovery for women worldwide. Her groundbreaking insights debunk common myths: Kegels alone aren't enough, and surgery isn't the only solution. Instead, she shares practical, science-backed strategies to restore core strength, prevent leaks, and optimize birth and postpartum recovery.Connect with Dr. Angie on Instagram here or send her an email at [email protected] Connect with Dr. Angie on her website Core Recovery Method here. Questions? Comments? Leave us a note at [email protected] us on Instagram @motherhoodequippedDr. Angie’s Recommendations:Breathwork: Dr. Angie emphasizes that breathwork is the number one thing you can do during pregnancy to prepare for delivery. She suggests connecting with your breath and having good control over it.Slowing Down Breathing: She advises slowing down your breathing and pushing the bounds of your lung capacity.Simple Exercise: A simple exercise she recommends is to slowly inhale through your nose and see how long you can sustain the inhale. She suggests trying to inhale for four seconds or more.

In this episode, Irene shares how her unexpected birth journey inspired a mission to help women embrace their innate power. From the importance of relaxation techniques like active resting and environment setting, to how the mind-body connection can accelerate labor and reduce pain, her insights will change how you view birth forever. Discover the lesser-known tools like the mile and spinning baby circuits that help labor progress naturally, and hear why having a focused support person — whether a doula, partner, or friend — can be a game-changer in managing stress and maintaining control. We break down common myths about labor, like the idea that pain is inherently bad — and show how shifting this narrative transforms your entire experience. Irene explains why non-medicated birth isn't about pride, but a conscious choice rooted in health and empowerment, and discusses how to navigate unexpected outcomes with grace and confidence.Most importantly, you'll learn how supporting your mental and emotional well-being during postpartum can be as vital as in labor, especially when faced with feelings of loss and identity shift. Perfect for first-time moms, partners, and anyone preparing for the unpredictable journey of childbirth, this episode arms you with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and the reassurance that, yes — you can do this. Irene's compassionate, evidence-based guidance helps you understand that birth is not only possible without fear, but that it's also a profound celebration of your strength.Follow Irene Kim at www.kindledlifetherapy.com to access her resources, courses, and ongoing support. If you're ready to reframe your approach to birth and embrace the most athletic, powerful version of yourself, this episode is your essential guide.Connect with us here! 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN who has spent decades advocating for physiologic birth, informed consent, and preserving birth skills like vaginal breech birth, twin birth, VBAC, and hands-off support of normal labor.This conversation is deeply personal. Before the breech birth of my second baby, I faced intense pressure toward a C-section and very little guidance. Dr. Stu’s work gave me the context and confidence I needed to trust my body and make informed decisions.We talk about why fewer interventions often lead to better outcomes, what actually happens when birth is undisturbed, the role babies play in labor, the truth about breech birth, and how fear replaced skill in modern maternity care. We also cover hospital policies moms can decline, epidurals, choosing a supportive provider, and what truly mother-and-baby-centered care could look like in the U.S.This episode is for any mom who wants to understand her options, reduce fear, and approach birth with confidence and clarity.Learn more about Breech without Borders here and their breech delivery directory here. Connect with Dr. Stu through his website or on Instagram.Listen to his podcast here! Follow Motherhood Equipped here!

In this episode, I’m joined by Kaya Purohit, MS, co-founder of Beeya Wellness, a company transforming women’s hormone health through simple, realistic, food-based solutions.Kaya is a mom, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women feel informed, empowered, and supported in every season of life.We talk about why hormone health doesn’t need to be complicated or restrictive, how nourishing the body with the right foods can create real change, and what busy moms can focus on today to support their hormones without adding more stress to their plates. In this episode, we cover:Why a food-first approach is foundational for hormone healthCommon hormone challenges moms face and what’s often overlookedHow to support hormones naturally in busy seasons of motherhoodThe importance of feeling informed rather than overwhelmedKaya’s journey as a mom and wellness entrepreneurSimple shifts that can make a big impact on energy, cycles, and overall well-beingRESOURCESLINKS: Connect with Kaya: [email protected] Beeya: https://www.instagram.com/beeyawellness/ Learn more about Beeya: https://beeyawellness.com/ Kaya's Recommendations:Seed Cycling: Kaya explained the concept of seed cycling as a food-as-medicine approach to support women's hormonal health. This involves rotating specific seeds throughout the menstrual cycle to balance hormones.Postpartum Advice: She emphasized the importance of rest and self-care during the postpartum period, suggesting that new mothers should allow themselves time to recover and not rush back into work.Energy and Nutrition: Kaya recommended focusing on movement and maintaining balanced blood sugar levels through proper nutrition to boost energy levels. She also shared a unique tip of using ice water to refresh and reduce anxiety.Advocacy in Healthcare: Kaya advised women to find compassionate healthcare providers and to bring someone to appointments who can help advocate for their needs.Balancing Motherhood and Career: She shared her personal experience of balancing career ambitions with motherhood, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and focusing on what truly matters.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kenna Gonzales, a homeschool mom of four and passionate VBAC advocate who turned her own C-section recovery into a powerful journey of education, healing, and empowerment. Kenna shares what led her to pursue a VBAC, along with the emotions many moms carry after a surgical birth and the desire for a different experience moving forward.We talk through common VBAC myths, how to know if you may be a candidate, and the first steps moms can take if they’re feeling both fear and hope. Kenna also shares how mindset, nutrition, movement, education, and choosing a truly supportive provider play a critical role in VBAC preparation. This episode is for any mom who wants clear information, compassionate encouragement, and confidence to advocate for herself as she explores her birth options after a C-section.RESOURCESGet Kenna’s VBAC guide HERE.Kenna's Book Rec: The Birthing PartnerConnect with Kenna: https://www.instagram.com/kennagonzales/ 

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Maddy Krasa, a Christ-centered mama of two who shares her deeply personal birth story marked by an unplanned C-section, emotional recovery, and learning to trust God when everything unfolded differently than she had hoped. We talk honestly about grief, surrender, and the quiet ways God meets us in postpartum recovery. Maddy shares how the Lord brought truth into the lies she battled, what helped her heal emotionally, and how her story has been redeemed into a testimony of faith. This episode is for any mom walking through an unexpected birth, a traumatic C-section, or needing reassurance that God is still present, purposeful, and near.Connect with Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/maddykrasa/ Learn about Safe Space: https://www.healingcare.org/resources 

In this heartfelt conversation, Alayna shares her transformative birth stories, highlighting the deep connection between faith and motherhood. From her first experience, where she learned the importance of surrendering to God, to the challenges faced during her second birth, Alayna emphasizes the power of prayer, intuition, and finding joy amidst chaos. Her journey illustrates how each birth experience shaped her understanding of faith and the beauty of trusting in God's plan.Follow along with Alayna and her journey as a mom HERE!Connect with me here! Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord. Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth! 

Tired of being referred to as “just” a mom? In this conversation, Eunice Ray lends her wisdom and experience to emphasize the profound impact of motherhood, the importance of faith, and the role of women in nurturing families. Eunice shares her wisdom on the significance of creating a healthy home environment, the timeless values embodied by the Proverbs 31 woman, and the challenges mothers face in today's society. You’ll end this episode feeling a renewed sense of confidence in the mother’s critical part in shaping future generations and equipped with timeless advice to stay grounded amidst societal pressures.Subscribe to Eunice’s Substack HERE!Connect with me here! 

Brigitta and Leah Brueggemann discuss the intricacies of motherhood, hormone health, and balancing life as a busy mom. Leah shares her expertise as a functional hormone practitioner, offering insights into hormone balancing, the importance of blood sugar regulation for sustained energy, practical tips for postpartum recovery, and so much more.If you want to not only understand but also leverage the many changes going on in your body from healthy cycles to pregnancy support to postpartum thriving, this is a must listen! Connect with Leah on Instagram: @leah_brueg and subscribe to her podcast HERE!Connect with Brigitta Here! Leah's Recommendations:Paleo Valley Beef SticksLeah's Blog 

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Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord.Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth! 

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Taking this episode to hit the rewind button and head back to episode 21. Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like it's Your Last Change. It was a favorite, so why not? This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country. It is a  fitting reminder that life is fleeting and each day is a precious gift.  Believe it or not: This could be one of the most important ties into  leadership and your ability to influence others.How to lead others like it's your last chance and opportunity to do so:1. Show people that you appreciate them. Tell them that you love and care about them today.2. Stop comparing your life to other lives; Your leadership journey  to other journeys. Life is too short to let comparison steal your  valuable time, so don't let it distract you from what breakthroughs are  waiting for you just around the corner.3. Focus on what is actually important and fulfilling in the long run.4. Take more risks in your leadership, in getting out of your comfort  zone, and in doing the things that will make a difference in the lives  of others and in your progress towards your goals.5. (the Sparknotes version of the episode) Think of yourself less. At  the end of our ropes, we will not regret the time we spent pouring into  and encouraging others, so let's not waste it all on ourselves.Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In today's episode, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Funk It Wellness Kate Morton chats with us about everything it takes to build a business from the ground up. She started out of her kitchen and has now grown her business to have a significant following and impact in the world of women's health. One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is her perspective on failure. To Kate, failure is simply not giving ourselves the chance to try in the first place. What you'll learn:- Seed Cycling- Starting a Business and Acting on it- Healthy Habitsand a lot more!!Connect with Kate MortonConnect with Funk it WellnessVisit their Websitehttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder McKenzie Coan joins us today to share lessons she has learned from overcoming countless physical obstacles and set-backs in her athletic journey. One of my favorite takeaways she leaves us with from this conversation is the reminder that leadership is about what we can do for others and not for ourselves. She also shares advice on healthy balance for high-achievers and insight into how we can all aspire towards her unshakable mindset and positivity despite countless setbacks.Connect with her on Instagram and be sure to get yourself a copy of her book! Her story has so much more to it than meets the eye. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.On today's episode, I'm chatting with Taylor Joy Murray. Taylor is an author, working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling, a speaker, and a big-time encourager. She grew up as the daughter of missionaries and has an inspiring and relatable journey toward healing. She marries the spiritual, prayer-focused, faith-filled approach to healing with more of a clinical approach and has great advice for anyone walking through anxiety.Get her book, Stop Saying I'm Fine: Finding Stillness When Anxiety Get her book, Hidden in My Heart: A TCK's Journey Through Cultural TransitionVisit her website https://www.taylorjoymurray.co/To connect with Taylor, click HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.A mix of practical tips for starting the year off strong with the mindset you’ll need to tackle your amazing goals!Check out my sister's goal-setting resources here.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.On today's episode, I'm chatting with Hanna Wilson. Hanna is a dear dear friend who I met through her boyfriend, we had our first catch-up call and instantly connected and felt like longtime friends. She has walked through some serious seasons of waiting in a way I really admire, she is courageous, confident, and spreads love with every conversation she has. She is a new teacher for first graders and I’m excited to see that side of leadership leading little ones.To connect with Hanna, click HERE.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.On today's episode, I'm back with another solo on all things gratitude. When we are grateful for what we do, what we have, who we have in our lives, so on and so forth, we are left so so much less likely to fall into the trap of thinking things don't matter or that the grass might be greener on the other side of something. So, I'm here to spill a few ways on how to practice gratitude in our everyday lives. Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.When winning the gold, Cynthia Monteleone ran faster at age 43 than she did as a Division I collegiate track athlete, and there is quite the story to go along with that accomplishment. One of my favorite takeaways was how she defines a leader: Someone who is true to him or herself and doesn't bend to surrounding pressures to act a certain way. I also love how she tied leadership and wellness together by pointing out that when we are functioning optimally we are better able to make sound decisions. Enjoy this conversation and follow her on Instagram @Fastover40!Read Her book: Fast Over 40: A Memoir and Training GuideUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Today’s episode marks my first time recording an episode since having our little boy, so I thought I'd share 5 lessons I’ve learned so far since having a baby:1: Don’t fear the future2: Live in the moment even if it means tossing a to-do to tomorrow's to-do list3: Don’t think, just do4: Share. Share joy, share time, share resources5: Fulfillment takes sacrificeUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Leah Brueggemann is a functional diagnostic nutritional practitioner who works with women from all over to support their bodies through proper nutrition in order to balance their hormones.Especially when it comes to leadership, I know firsthand how closely she works with and leads her clients through what can be overwhelming changes. She shares with us the importance of creating a safe space for the people in our lives, and the downfall of comparison especially when it comes to pursuing what you are passionate about. Enjoy and follow along for more hormone-healing guidance from a source I trust!Book mentioned: Boys AdriftFollow Leah @leah_brueg or @balancinghormonesnaturally and listen to her Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast!Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In today’s episode, we take that one step further by exploring the key to connection: Our imperfections.This is a short episode, but a massive topic. I hope just this small snippet gave you something to think about and, as always, send any feedback my way!   Until next episode,B_________________________________________________________Follow us @bestyoucanb or visit www.bestyoucanb.com for the blog! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In this conversation, we have a very special guest: My mom! We hear from her and her many years of tried and true experience on what success can look like as a parent, the importance of remembering delayed gratification, leadership as a mother, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. She gives us practical tips from things she has learned along the way as someone who has run multiple businesses in her life time all while raising three children.Follow Dominique @dominiquehendrenUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.To give you the SparkNotes version of today’s episode, I would sum it up with this quote which I’ve heard far too many times to even know its original source: At the end of the day, people won’t remember what you say to them. They’ll remember how you make them feel.Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Dr. Deanna Holdren is a board-certified family practice physician currently practicing in the area of functional medicine. She specializes in nutritional healing, bio-identical hormone balance, whole-body detoxification, and the reversal of inflammation within the body.In this conversation, we talk about what leadership looks like as someone walking alongside patients at their most vulnerable, dealing with anxiety and its relationship to gut health, and easy-to-implement guidelines for better nutrition and energy.Books mentioned: The Better Brain Book, Drop Acid, and Dr. Deanna’s Healing HandbookFollow Dr. Deanna @deannaholdren or listen to her podcast: Ask Dr. DeannaUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Quitting isn’t easy and it is viewed oftentimes in a negative light. No one wants to be a “quitter,” and no one wants to feel like they are giving up, but sometimes, quitting is the best way to open up opportunities for yourself that are even better than you can imagine!In this episode, we cover:Questions to ask yourself if you are considering quitting something currently on your platePersonal examples of times I have quit something that turned out for the betterHow quitting does not equate to a lack of successUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Jess Bargenquast is the founder of Lady ChangeMakers, an all-inclusive e-commerce platform for women-owned businesses. Jessica is an expert in creating exposure and driving traffic for e-commerce businesses, and she is also an introvert! Listen as she shares about her journey building a business from the ground up, and learning to see the benefit of being an introvert.Book mentioned: Mind Your BusinessFollow Jess @ladychangemakersUntil next episode,B________________Resources mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Your-Business-Workbook-Full-time/dp/1944515720Social media: https://www.instagram.com/ladychangemakers/https://www.facebook.com/ladychangemakershttps://www.tiktok.com/@ladychangemakers https://www.pinterest.com/ladychangemakers https://twitter.com/ladychangemaker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6v2v8Ldxuvoa9MTZNfNCQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.The stories we tell ourselves set a lot of the trajectory for our future. We can choose to repeat the stories of times we fell short of a goal, and feel deflated in the face of our next big obstacle. Or, on the other hand, we can choose to tell ourselves of the times we overcame challenges and let those stories fill us with confidence for our future.In this episode, we walk through practical episodes to steer our minds towards the good stories we have and away from the draining ones, and we also talk about why this is so valuable!Books mentioned: Choose Your Story Change Your Life by Kindra HallUntil next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In this episode, we walk through the deep ties between our habits, our confidence, and our identity. Then, we go through practical tips to quit bad habits and develop beneficial ones.  I reference a lot of Atomic Habits by James Clear, "How to Break a Bad Habit and Replace It With a Good One", and "Identity-Based Habits: How to Actually Stick to Your Goals This Year" Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Today, we go over my personal favorite way to build sustainable habits: The Lulubuck System!  I came up with this as a way to give myself small, tangible rewards on my way towards developing the habits I knew I wanted to solidify. Delayed gratification can be hard and can even make us give up sometimes, but when you can identify a few, key habits to work on and create your own milestones along the way.  Psychology Today article mentioned Until next episode,  B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Today we hear from Certified Human Potential Coach Lieve Hendren about the steps to take if you are overwhelmed on a given day, how to set goals that are intrinsically motivating, the power behind having one priority per day, and the relationship between goal setting and cultivating hope in our lives. If you are interested in the Present and Productive Planner Journal or working with Lieve one on one, visit her website www.presentandproductive.com or contact her via her email [email protected] You can also follow her on Instagram @Lievehendren and listen to her podcast, Present & Productive. Until next episode,  B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.When forgiving others, the prisoner that it really frees is you.   Recommended book on forgiveness by Lysa TerKeurst Forgiving What You Can't Forget Mayo Clinic Article Until next episode, B--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.We dive into three reasons why forgiving ourselves might be the next best step in our leadership, and we reframe our perspective on shame. In this episode, we learn that forgiveness can even give us the space we need to try things over again until we achieve our goals and inspire others to do the same.  Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Between better fitness and nutrition during the holidays, and the many opportunities to step up in leadership of loved ones and friends, here are 9 ways we can make this our best Thanksgiving yet!  Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.How can you use fitness and exercise to propel your leadership development? How can the right mindset about fitness help you be the best and most confident you? Those are some of the questions we answer in today's episode by walking through three of the main areas where fitness and leadership development truly go hand in hand. Let me know how you incorporate fitness into your routine and if you try any of my workout ideas! Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Sometimes the idea of being really successful and reaching all of our goals can be daunting. There are so many strings attached to success in any number of areas that we question if we would be able to maintain it and sometimes if we even deserve it!  Today's episode walks through seven ways we can find ourselves trapped in the fear of success and how a tiny perspective shift on each one could just make all the difference you need to remove this obstacle between you and flourishing. Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Today's episode takes us all the way back to the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City watching Bob Beamon compete in the long jump qualifiers and final rounds. He scratches his first two jumps and, with only one more opportunity to jump, has to replace the pressure and fear with faith and confidence. If we can push past the voices in our heads pressuring us towards fear of failure, we can experience more creativity, innovation, and motivation than ever before. When we play to win and develop an abundant, positive mindset, our leadership journey instantly becomes more rewarding and also more impactful.  Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Happy 1 year to the Best You Can B podcast! In celebration of our first whole year together, I (Brigitta!) actually have the privilege of being interviewed. We return to some basic questions like "what makes women's leadership unique?" and "how does leadership and wellness go hand-in-hand?" Enjoy! Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In today's episode, we dive into fashion and how the choices we make around what to wear can sometimes hinder our leadership growth. We go over the intent behind the attention we get with our clothes and how some ways in which we might choose to express ourselves aren't the most beneficial in the long run. At the end of the day, people will remember us not for how we look but how we make them feel.  Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In today's episode, we cover all things leading while being spread thin from the discipline to look beyond the here and now craziness to value-based prioritization; From practically getting rid of distractions to still prioritizing the people that matter in your life and in your leadership roles. Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Rebecca Bender is grit, resiliency, wisdom, and definitely a sense of humor all wrapped up in an incredible story of redemption and triumph. Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, she is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of trafficking in the world.  In our conversation, we touched on how to stop our spiraling thoughts in their tracks, how to develop grit, why our stories all matter, and even how to go about instilling good character in the next generation. Learn more about the Rebecca Bender Initiative, buy her book, and donate here. Follow Rebecca on Instagram @imrebeccabender Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Today’s episode is about leading through anxiety. With a little perspective, we can stop letting anxiety get in the way of our capacity and potential to lead others and make a difference. Watch the sermon!Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.In this episode, we cover not only why it is so important for us to celebrate others, but also why we need to celebrate others from the prized position of inner confidence. We go through a few tips of ways to cultivate inner confidence, ways to put celebrating others into practice, and tons more. Link to the Forbes article here. Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Darynne Dahlem is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, current medical school student, and she was crowned Miss Arkansas in 2019. She also represented Miss Arkansas at the 2020 Miss America Pageant and has earned a number of awards throughout the process including the Jessie Ward Bennett Leadership Award. She has served as Arkansas’ spokesperson for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Her platform for the competition, “Know Who You Are,” is rooted in Darynne’s belief that if you truly know who you are, you won’t be led to do or be something you’re not.Follow Darynne's personal Instagram @darynne_angelique or Miss Arkansas @missamericaar and find the Facebook page here. Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country. It is a fitting reminder that life is fleeting and each day is a precious gift. Believe it or not: This could be one of the most important ties into leadership and your ability to influence others. How to lead others like it's your last chance and opportunity to do so:1. Show people that you appreciate them. Tell them that you love and care about them today. 2. Stop comparing your life to other lives; Your leadership journey to other journeys. Life is too short to let comparison steal your valuable time, so don't let it distract you from what breakthroughs are waiting for you just around the corner. 3. Focus on what is actually important and fulfilling in the long run. 4. Take more risks in your leadership, in getting out of your comfort zone, and in doing the things that will make a difference in the lives of others and in your progress towards your goals. 5. (the Sparknotes version of the episode) Think of yourself less. At the end of our ropes, we will not regret the time we spent pouring into and encouraging others, so let's not waste it all on ourselves. Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.You are going to love this conversation so much with Debbie Neal. I don’t think she has a negative bone in her body, but I also know that her positive attitude and infectious spirit of belief has come with likely a lot of discipline and a lot of mental practice. She has an extensive resume from being the director of training for CVS pharmacy to being extremely successful with her own global health & wellness business. One of my favorite quotes of hers is “passion IS developing leaders.” Passion is developing leaders. Debbie is someone that I look up to very much. She has four amazing children, an adorable dog named Tito, she also has her own podcast, and she lives in New Jersey. I hope you enjoy this episode, because I know I did! Follow me @bestyoucanb as you step into your potential and grow into the leader you were born to be! *Debbie's favorite books: The Power and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. *Follow Debbie and her dog, Tito, on Instagram, and listen to her podcast here! Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Our society right now is in a bad habit of praising the final product, but not the countless hours of labor that led to it. We’re also experiencing this focus on so much self-care that it isn’t even leaving any time leftover for consistent diligence. This can get a little bit confusing for those of us who are trying to work hard to achieve our goals, but also trying to make sure we avoid burnout! So how do we strike the perfect balance between grit and grace? Grit is nothing more than a good habit of demanding excellence and effort from yourself, which is why throwing in the towel and quitting on your consistency every Friday through Sunday is just ruining the progress that you make during the week. Grace, on the other hand, is knowing when to recognize the signs your body gives you to let you know you need a break before you keep going. Until next episode,B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Many of us have either chronic pain, chronic illness, emotional baggage, heartbreak, or repeated frustration that feels like we are sometimes walking with heavy chains dragging behind our feet and keeping us from fully living life. That heaviness and emotional burden from chronic struggle can seep into every other aspect of our life to limit our joy, fulfillment, and, of course, our leadership.In this episode, I share a somewhat personal story on the topic, and then we dive into what you can and can't control as someone experiencing any number of chronic pains whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. We even end on the positive note trying to see the pain from the perspective as something that can actually really benefit your growth as a leader! Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth.Dr. Tanda Cook, ND is a naturopathic physician, farmer, author of a cookbook, and a teacher of all things food, nutrition, sustainable farming, and natural medicine. She has a special talent for breaking down complex medical ideas into more easily understood terms and shining a light on just how carefree a holistic lifestyle can truly be. I’ve learned so much just through her youtube videos and her weekly Tuesday Tip on Instagram, but she also offers an in-depth online course as well. Get her cookbook: Food That Grows: A Practical Guide To Healthy Living With Whole Food RecipeTake her courseFollow Dr. Cook on Instagram @drtandacook Resources mentioned in the conversation: Kiss The Ground documentary about sustainable farmingCalm meditation phone appTo follow for more functional medicine education: Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Josh Axe.Dr. Robert Lustig's video: Sugar The Bitter TruthBook Think Like a Monk by Jay ShettyBook The 5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsFor more information on how the gut affects the brain, search "microbiome-gut-brain access with NCBI studies"Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support