Well-Adjusted Mama: Holistic Support for Mamas and Mamas-To-Be

Parenting in today's world can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to making informed decisions about your child's health. In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton sits down with board-certified integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh to explore some of the most important and challenging conversations parents face.

Together, they discuss how to approach children's health with cu...

In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton sits down with Dr. Erin Kumpf, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM, a nationally board-certified and state-licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and Certified Holden QiGong Teacher, to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support fertility and reproductive health.

Dr. Kumpf shares how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and QiGong work together to create balance...

How do a child's experiences during pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period shape their lifelong neurological development?

In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton is joined by Emily Roper, Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist, Certified Midwife's Assistant, and founder of Early Roots Therapy, to discuss the powerful connection between early life experiences and childhood development.

Emily sha...

In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health specialist Dr. Nicole Pensak to discuss her new book, "Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain."

Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but many women find themselves struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, and uncertain...

In this episode of the Well-Adjusted Mama Podcast, Dr. Laura Brayton sits down with Courtney Boylan, founder of Le Lolo, a postpartum empowerment brand dedicated to making postpartum essentials beautiful, functional, and meaningful for new moms.

Inspired by her own journey through motherhood and raising three children, Courtney recognized a gap in the postpartum market. She set out to create thoughtfully designed, high-quality...

Wellness architect and lifestyle designer Anna Finck joins the podcast to discuss the importance of preparing the body, mind, and soul before motherhood through a holistic, embodied approach to wellness.

As the creator of Embodied Wellness, Anna blends science, spirituality, and personal growth to help women reconnect with their bodies, restore their health, and step fully into their power. After leaving medical school to heal...

Naturopath and homeopath Nadja Röthlisberger joins the podcast to empower parents with safe, effective home remedies for common childhood symptoms — while also helping them recognize when it's time to seek medical care.

Based in Switzerland, Nadja has been running her practice for over 16 years, supporting families with holistic pediatric care. With a background in naturopathy and homeopathy, along with years of teaching...

Body image expert and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Anne Poirier joins the podcast to discuss the powerful connection between body acceptance and true healing.

Anne Poirier, CSCS, is a nationally recognized body image expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance. With over 30 years in health and wellness and a degree in Exercise Science, An...

As a mom and practitioner, I see every day how hard it can be to get real, quality nutrition into our kids — and honestly, into ourselves. In this conversation, I sit down with Khirma Eliazov, the founder of Kika Nutrition, to talk about what's really behind picky eating, nutrient deficiencies, and why even the "healthiest" diets can still fall short.

What stood out to me most is how much this comes back to the basics: a...

Holistic Christian fertility coach Tori Black joins the podcast to discuss the importance of addressing mind and body imbalances through functional medicine when preparing for healthy, natural conception. In this episode, we explore why many women struggle to find answers when their labs appear "normal," and how a root-cause approach can help uncover hidden factors affecting fertility.

With over a decade of experience as a reg...

Experienced physical therapist Stacey Roberts joins the podcast to discuss the often-overlooked realities of postpartum recovery and why so many women are never properly guided through pelvic floor rehabilitation.

With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Stacey specializes in pelvic and sexual health and is passionate about helping patients heal naturally—often avoiding surgery, medications, and injections. In thi...

In this episode of the WAM Podcast, we're joined by Aimee Rickabus, an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host passionate about redefining women's leadership. As the author of The Manage Her and host of the podcast by the same name, Aimee delves into how the invisible labor women perform every day—balancing career, family, and everything in between—translates into powerful leadership skills. From systems thinking to prob...

Natural remedy extraordinaire and naturopathic pediatrician Dr. Lindsay Hollister joins us to share her wisdom and passion for helping children heal from eczema—naturally. In this episode, she breaks down gentle, root-cause approaches that empower parents with simple, actionable tools to support their child's skin and overall health. From herbs and homeopathy to targeted nutrition, Dr. Lindsay reminds us that children's bodie...

A conversation about emotions as embodied experiences, Dr. Jenn Rapkin invites us to reconnect with our inner felt sense and reclaim our capacity to feel fully.

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Rapkin—naturopathic physician, bodyworker, former dancer, and self-described Frequent Feeler—joins the podcast to discuss her new book, The Feeling Muscle. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience in mind-body and body-centere...

Dedicated to advancing hope, healing, and empowerment, Sylvie Beljanski speaks to individuals and families seeking integrative and holistic approaches to cancer care.

In this episode, Sylvie Beljanski, health advocate, author, and entrepreneur, shares her passion for holistic and integrative medicine and her lifelong commitment to advancing natural approaches to cancer research and healing. A French lawyer turned global leader...

On a mission to bring conscious children into this world, Chelsea Ann speaks directly to mothers on how to create a deeper connection with themselves.

In this episode, Chelsea Ann, a mother, author, and modern healer, shares her wisdom on how women can cultivate deeper self-connection throughout their motherhood journey. Having published three impactful books under the pen name Pritam Atma, Chelsea offers a unique blend of Wes...

Indoor environmental consultant Brian Karr brings his expertise for supporting families in creating healthier home environments.

Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes—often leading to life-changing improvements in their hea...

In this episode, I'm joined by Vidhi Shastri, PT, MS, CFMT, a gifted bodyworker and holistic physical therapist who blends advanced manual therapy with intuitive, energetic healing. Vidhi shares how deep, integrative bodywork can support new moms in their postpartum recovery—helping the body heal from pregnancy and birth, regulating the nervous system, and supporting the emotional and energetic layers of early motherhood.

In this episode, I explore why so many couples are struggling with fertility today and why natural solutions are often overlooked. I speak with Mike Ye, founder of Project Life, whose work is rooted in his father's 40-year legacy as a traditional Chinese medicine fertility expert. I love this conversation because it reinforces what I share so often in my practice: fertility is never just about reproductive organs. It's a whole-body...