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What to get excited about for the new year with Doing It Different with a quick check-in from Carly before 2023. Highlights  Life with a newborn  Building a house  Envisioning the future  New topics and themes for the new year Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means). Enrich your sex life when you learn the secrets of love and sex research.  Guest: Dr. Amy Muise Highlights  The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship How to plan date nights that deeper the connection with your partner What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives Resources for improving your relationship and sex life Resources We Mention:  Dr. Amy’s Website Dr. Amy on Instagram Dr. Amy on Twitter Dan Savage Justin Lehmiller Esther Perel Book: Mating in Captivity Eli Finkel Book: The All-or-Nothing Marriage Related Episodes:  Podcast 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Movement impacts brain development in children. As adults, we can reorganize our brains and unlearn past trauma and patterns by recreating early movement in our bodies.  In the Cortex shares the mind-altering (literally) work they do to help people move from a disorganized brain to an organized brain (and what that means).  Guest: Dani & Paloma with In the Cortex Highlights  3:45 Programing to support better brain function  12:21 The symptoms of a disorganized brain  14:02 Why babies crawl & the specific way the human brain develops  20:50 How you move tells the story of your nervous system 30:25 Reorganizing your brain by recreating early movement patterns  44:20 Support better learning habits in your children’s brains  Resources We Mention:  In The Cortex programs Books by Carla Hannaford Book: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Many of us experience the most common sources of toxin exposure every day. There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. Guest: Lara Adler Highlights  The most common sources of toxin exposure The law that protects businesses that produce environmental toxins and why it’s so hard for consumers to fight back Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and when moms-to-be should to start decreasing chemical exposure  The easiest things you can do right now to start having a significant impact on your health Resources We Mention:  Lara’s Website Lara’s Recommended Cookware Lara on Instagram Book: The Toxic Solution by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Blog Post: The Complete List: The Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products For Your Home Recommended Water Filter My other favorite non-toxic products Related Episodes:  Podcast 109: A Non-Toxic Nursery and Home: Choosing Safe Products for Your Baby, Optimal Cookware, Why Performance Fabric Is A No Go and the Process of Low Tox Living with Aida from 3 Little Plums Podcast 074: Creating A Non-Toxic Home: From EMFs to Interior Design with Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Dr. Jennifer Mercier is a naturopathic doctor and midwife with over a decade of experience. She is known for the creation of Mercier Therapy.  This episode is about how important bodywork is and how much it can really improve and help us live healthier lives and reach our goals.  Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mercier Highlights  11:14 Who is a good candidate for Mercier Therapy 16:00 The process for getting Mercier Therapy  21:44 Importance of hands-on & in person treatments & care  28:31 Healing scars post c-section  37:40 Top reasons women have a hard time getting pregnant  Resources We Mention:  Fertility Documentary expectamiracle.life Related Episodes:  Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

You can optimize your daily health when you understand your lifestyle choices and their impact on your glucose levels.  Carlee is the lead Dietician at Nutrisense and she shares how you can engage with your blood glucose levels and everything you need to know about the overwhelming impact sugar has on our bodies.  Guest: Carlee Hayes, RDN Highlights  6:42 What is blood sugar and why is it so important  10:10 What’s happening to cells overwhelmed with sugar  20:12 Fasting glucose and meal responses 37:08 How stress impacts blood sugar 51:18 How much protein do you need to eat and how does it impact your glucose levels Related Episodes:  Podcast 103: Choose Your Hard: Break Self-Sabotaging Patterns, Find Consistency and Build Permanent Change with Diet, Relationships & Life with Carly Pollack author of Feed Your Soul Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health with Brigid Tigemeier a Registered Dietitian Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

In this Q&A with Carly your questions get honest, raw, authentic answers from Carly and Austin.  Highlights  4:35 How to support the microbiome of your baby after a C section 10:38 Tips for remembering to take supplements  18:33 Body image postpartum - real talk 28:57 Having sex after C section Links and Resources Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Review: Why I Track my Cycle With the Daysy Fertility Tracker Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

What do you know about pelvic floor health and how it impacts your life?   Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, and she’s here to tell you how. Dr. Rebecca has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. While her practice specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she’s here to share that your pelvic floor muscles span far beyond that. In fact, they play a vital role in urination, bowel movements, posture, and even orgasm.   Guest: Rebecca Maidansky   Highlights  Symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction How pelvic floor dysfunction causes downstream effects to your overall health How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact your sex life Ways you can support your pelvic floor on a regular basis   Resources We Mention:  Lady Bird Physical Therapy Website Lady Bird Physical Therapy on Instagram Lady Bird Physical Therapy on YouTube Birth Preparation & Postpartum Planning Course Related Episodes:  Podcast: 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

Learn about the supplement industry, and how to know the good from the bad. Plus - some of my favorite supplements and the magic of magnesium.  We talk about developing Wade’s supplement line, why it stands out why it's different from the rest, and why 80% of the supplements out there are junk. We also talk about my favorite Bio Optimizer supplements, magnesium breakthrough, gluten guardian, and a few others. This is not a special sponsored episode, I really do use and love these supplements. Full disclosure, BioOptimizers does support the podcast in other ways and I do have a discount code for you below - because I love them and use them myself. Guest: Wade Lightheart Highlights  10:19 You can’t outsource your health  16:37 Hydration and the best way to ensure your actual cells are hydrated  24:18 The supplement industry and what to watch out for   29:20 How to still eat gluten, even when your gut can’t tolerate it Related Episodes:  Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification with Ali Miller author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The fourth trimester - in this part 2 episode my husband and I talk about our relationship post-baby and how we’ve been partner parenting.  We also talk about what our support system has looked like, and the products that have been our favorites. Make sure to stay tuned at the end when I answer the questions you asked on Instagram. Highlights  7:07 Relationship changes post baby  11:46 Judgement of your partner's parenting  13:50 Support system in the first 3 months  22:38 Carly’s must-have baby items  31:11 Q&A with your questions  Related Episodes:  Podcast 114: Are Diapers Necessary? Using Elimination Communication to Reduce Diaper Usage, How to Potty Train Early, and Finding Connection with Your Child with Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth Podcast 094: I’M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The fourth trimester - what the first 3 months with baby have looked like for my family.  My husband joins me on this episode to talk about my healing, taking care of our baby and breastfeeding support. And, at the end, I answer some of your questions from Instagram. Highlights  13:18 Healing my body after a c-section 19:35 Taking care of baby in the first 3 months  25:28 Early days of breastfeeding 35:04 Cluster feeding  36:57 The division of responsibilities between parents  Related Episodes:  Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth Podcast 094: I’M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

This conversation is about coming home to yourself after divorce. It’s one of those bombs that hurts while you’re in it but can be a key to finding your true self.  This conversation is raw and honest and Bryn openly shares her heart and story. I see all women in parts of her story, whether that woman is in a happy relationship or going through a breakup. What Bryn shares is the epitome of being human.  Guest: Bryn Daylor Highlights  8:26 Bryn’s discovery of her codependence and what that led to 15:10 Bringing more intention into your relationship 23:44 Building a new relationship with yourself 38:25 How to find something that allows you to have integrity  39:21 “Gifts” Bryn received from her divorce  1:02:02 Ways for people to understand their desires  Resources We Mention:  Bryn’s Website  Dipsea: Erotic Audio App  Want Will Won’t List  @bryndaylor on Instagram  Related Episodes:  Podcast 031: Rising From The Ashes: Using Heartbreak To Fuel Personal Growth With Master Coach Christine Hassler Podcast 022: The Awakened Woman: Reclaiming Your Sexuality with Kelli Tennant host of The Kelli Show Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla, Relationship Coach Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child.  Things didn’t go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world.  Highlights  9:52 The first contractions  14:13 Seven centimeters dilated 22:10 Starting to push  25:01 The decision to go to the hospital  28:02 Getting an epidural  34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section  36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy Related Episodes:  Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth  Podcast 094: I’M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT  First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone  Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

The lymphatic system is incredibly important for detoxification and overall health. Lisa is a lymph expert and in this episode, she shares all the details on what it does and how you can take care of it. I hope you walk away from this episode with a few new practices to support your lymphatic system and your overall health. Guest: Lisa Levitt Gainsley Episode Highlights:  8:40 What is the lymphatic system? 13:14 What happens when your lymph system isn't working properly 18:58 The biggest factors that disrupt the lymphatic system 24:29 Why lymphatic drainage is so important for people with cancer and chronic illness Resources We Mention:  Lisa's Website Lisa on Instagram The Book of Lymph: Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty Related Episodes:  Podcast 007: Mold, Mycotoxins, Detox and Sick Building Syndrome with Dr. Jill Crista Podcast 061: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Podcast 099: ​​The Great Challenge of Lyme Disease: Testing, Symptoms, Dismissal, Treatment and Finding Harmony On The Other Side of Healing with Dr. Jaban Moore, D.C Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

With cancer rates rising it’s time to question what has been standard conventional treatment for years and look for a more holistic approach to beating the cancer epidemic. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics: The Cancer Center For Healing & Center For New Medicine. She joins me to talk mostly about cancer but also how everything is connected and chronic health and autoimmunity, and metabolic disorders all play a role in our overall health and our cancer risk. This episode is definitely a favorite, check it out! Guest: Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Highlights:  16:44 The most common type of cancer  27:05 Early symptoms of cancer to monitor for  36:41 Conventional cancer care and its outcomes  55:39 Dr. Connealy’s most important message about cancer Resources We Mention: Center for New Medicine  The Cancer Center For Healing  @connealymd on Instagram Dr. Connealy’s Website  Book: The Cancer Revolution by Dr. Connealy  Book: Be Perfectly Healthy by Dr. Connealy  Related Episodes: Podcast 016: Healing Cancer The Natural Way with Carly Brown, Thyroid Cancer Survivor Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Can close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation. Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked!  Guest: Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS Highlights:  10:27 Common breathing issues and what healthy breathing looks like 18:08 A quick test to see if you have good breathing habits 25:21 Common issues with diagnosing and treating sleep apnea 30:03 Why traditional braces may do more harm than good 48:47 The best things parents can do to support healthy teeth and jaw in their children Resources We Mention: Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry on Instagram Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry Related Content: Podcast: 020: What Your Oral Health Reveals About Your Overall Health with Functional Dentist Dr. Burhenne Blog: My Oral Care Routine and the Exact Products I Use Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

What does it look like to start potty training at birth? You could go diaper free as soon as your child starts walking!  Andrea is the mother of 5 and has helped hundreds of moms go diaper free by using elimination communication. It’s a beautiful way to build deep connection with your child and can make life easier for mom too.  Guest: Andrea Olson Highlights  11:40 A brief history of why we use diapers 15:50 Montisorri research on the best age window to get our of diapers  29:20 What elimination communication looks like with a baby 46:53 How to be consistent when your child is in daycare  Resources We Mention:  Go Diaper Free Related Episodes:  Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Podcast 054: More Than Kegels: How The Pelvic Floor Is Required For Core Strength, Orgasms, and Elimination with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, DPT Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Tracey started a backyard city garden and within a few years sold her house to buy land in Texas. All for the love of growing your own food.  This episode shares the mistakes made along the way, what life with a dairy cow is really like and where you can start if homesteading is your dream.  Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights  10:36 Where to start homesteading when you’ve never done it before 17:17 Farming mistakes to learn from  23:27 Considerations for canning & preserving food 36:47 Methods for housing farm animals  41:15 Life with a dairy cow  56:18 Making cheese with raw milk  1:07:58 Resources for beginning homesteading and growing your own food Related Episodes:  Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC Podcast 010: How Regenerative Agriculture Can Save Our Planet with Robby Sansom of Force of Nature Meats Podcast 024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

There is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let’s talk about it.  This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it’s like becoming a parent.  Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights  16:25 Supporting a partner during birth  22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent  32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood  Resources We Mention:  Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes:  Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity Podcast 039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

This episode is all about sex. Specifically, the sex life of 2 relationship coaches. They share how to keep sex consistent in a long-term relationship.  In part 2 of this conversation with my friends Alexa and Jordan, we get into intimacy and how sex evolves in relationships.  Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights  7:48 Getting tested for STDs at the beginning of a relationship 12:02 Having a plan for when the sexy days of the relationship aren’t as frequent  15:15 The erotic blueprint test  20:00 Exploring BDSM in an accessible way for both partners  30:39 Getting a hotel once a month to have a night of sexual exploration  Related Episodes:  Podcast 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co. Podcast 077: Learn Your Erotic Blueprint: The Language of Sex and Desire with Kayce Neill Podcast 035: Have More Orgasms, Debunk Society’s Sex Myths, and Become Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here