To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP

Gabi Ruth is an author, speaker, mom, friend, and purpose activator. As a complex trauma survivor, Gabi is passionate about sharing the different healing modalities and trauma recovery insights she has gained over the years in order to help other trauma survivors and those with complex-PTSD. Gabi has spoken at events and conferences worldwide, offers one-on-one and group coaching, and is the host of the Pain to Passion Live Podcast. In this episode, Gabi shares with us her adoption story as well as what helped in her trauma recovery and regulating her own nervous system. You can find Gabi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabiruth/ Book a free call with Gabi here: https://calendly.com/gabiruth/complimentary-connection-call-paintopassion Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Jodi Klaristenfeld is a mom to an adorable little girl who was born at 28 weeks due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome. After her daughter's early birth, Jodi quickly discovered preemie parents aren’t always given the support they need. She then created FLRRiSH, a platform offering NICU parent coaching, education, empowerment, support and resources to help families navigate this beautiful and challenging journey. Episode Takeaways FLRRiSH provides NICU parent coaching, education, and empowerment to support families through their premie journey. Acknowledging and embracing continuous growth in parents and children is essential for navigating the NICU journey. Jodi provides NICU parent education and customized resources through FLRRiSH with the goal to assist families navigating this complex journey. www.FLRRiSH.com https://www.instagram.com/flrrish/ Want to hear more from Jodi? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: https://www.tomomistolove.com/event-details/from-the-nicu-with-love Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Corey Bishop is the host of the podcast Tales from the NICU as well as Nonsense and Deep Thoughts. Corey created Tales from the NICU last year through the inspiration of his daughter, Mila Pearl. This podcast helps NICU parents cope and know they are not alone. Episode Takeaways: Corey's NICU Journey Corey speaks of the challenges faced during a high-risk pregnancy, premature delivery, and early surgeries NICU Support Gratitude NICU nurses' dedication The Ronald McDonald House is an incredible resource. It has excellent amenities, support, and is typically a short distance to medical centers Healing Through Shared Experiences There is power in sharing NICU stories and forming connections with other families We can find comfort and understanding through others who are going through or went through a similar challenging situation Want to hear more from Corey? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: https://www.tomomistolove.com/event-details/from-the-nicu-with-love Links: Tales From the NICU: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WXHDDi37BmAOsH5jmjXEb?si=j8teRwLOR7i3cOxOPQxA-Q&nd=1&dlsi=e61191b031244a26 Nonsense and Deep Thoughts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f9D9GXjm4KdHGz2pmRCxw?si=t6hqjIUlQU6EQUeksgxWJw&nd=1&dlsi=0d863eec147f4122 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ys8EXZgZ-d0eG3bf-Tj8g Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Rita Wadhwani is a Gut Health and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a private practice in Southern California. In this episode we discuss the importance of functional medicine, personalized care, optimizing newborn gut health in the NICU, and integrating functional medicine into mainstream healthcare. Rita also shares with us her personal health and educational experience that lead her to discover functional medicine. We also discuss the importance of combining both functional and conventional medicine to enhance patient care. You can find Rita at: https://www.ibiomehealthcare.org/ Instagam: https://www.instagram.com/rita_holisticnp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ritaholisticnp Want to hear more from Rita? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: https://www.tomomistolove.com/event-details/from-the-nicu-with-love Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

I am thrilled to have one of my role models on this podcast episode! Jeff Kerr is a retired pediatric neurologist, author, and screenwriter. He is the author of: Austin, Texas - Then and Now: A Photography Scrapbook The Republic of Austin Seat of Empire: The Embattled Birth of Austin, Texas Lamar's Folly The Republic of Jack Jeff is also the co-writer and Co-producer of the Documentary: The Last of the Moonlight Towers and Feature Film: Writer’s Block. In this episode, Jeff and I discuss Texas food and tales. As well as the passion of writing, parenting, and holiday traditions. Jeff also gives advice for anyone who wants to become a writer! You can find Jeff here: https://www.jeffreykerrauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jkerr50/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffKerrAuthor/ Check out Jeff's latest book here: https://www.jeffreykerrauthor.com/second-death Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Michelle Jaffery @michellethemommentor is a certified life coach and holds a Bachelors degree in Business-Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Michelle is a wife and mother to three young children. She has a special passion for helping mothers redefine their identity and purpose after becoming a parent. Michelle also published her first children’s book in 2021 titled “Don’t Grow Too Fast.” In this episode, Michelle discusses with us about feelings of identity, control, feelings of adequacy, and much more! Episode Takeaways Michelle helps moms rediscover their identities and values through self-care, introspection, and time management. She also promotes self-discovery through individualized goal-setting and empowerment in a non-judgmental space You can follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellethemommentor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1662717270924645/?ref=share_group_link&exp=7ffb Website: https://www.chasingwavesbooks.com/ Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Ellen Kornmehl, MD, is a mom of two and a cancer physician retired from an academic career at the Harvard Medical School treating women’s and other cancers. She is a pediatric and adult cancer survivor herself. Ellen loves to cook and writes about health as it connects to food, nutrition, and the environment drawing on evidence-based science. Ellen's current mission is to help today’s families solve dinner and lead long, healthy lives. Ellen graduated from Yale College and Yale School of Medicine before specialty training and joining the faculty at Harvard Medical School where she treated patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Dana Farber Cancer Center, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Boston. Ellen has written for numerous publications including The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Canada’s Globe and Mail, Market Watch, and Next Avenue. In addition, Ellen's website, https://www.ellenkornmehlmd.com/, contains many delicious recipes to promote more vegetables, more fish, and less meat for regular eaters trying to eat healthier. You’ll find lots of inspiration there as well as step-by-step guide to cooking with lots of fresh produce and what to focus your efforts on for the biggest return. Ellen also writes a substack newsletter: https://eatingandfeeding.substack.com/ that blends ideas for family meals and answers nutrition questions to help build habits for longterm health. You can follow Ellen on Instagram and Twitter @ellenkornmehlmd. You are also invited to join Ellen's Facebook Group, "Healthy Recipes for Average Eaters to Foodies 2024": https://www.facebook.com/groups/2317960688401074/ Episode Takeaways: Healthy Eating Habits for Longevity Encouraging Family Meals Practical Tips for Meal Preparation and Balanced Nutrition Ellen emphasizes the importance of a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains and healthy fats. Dr. Kornmehl also discusses the value of family meals for bonding and instilling healthy eating habits. Ellen shares with us practical dinner preparation tips to help make home cooking easier and more efficient. She suggests batch cooking, meal planning, prioritizing vegetables, and involving kids. Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Jeff and Jenna are the hosts of The Real Life of Parenting Podcast. Through their incredible show, they share insights, tips, and tricks for navigating the rollercoaster of parenthood. They are NICU parents and draw from their own experiences to help listeners "feel connected and reassured, because in the world of parenting, you're never alone." In this episode, Jeff and Jenna share their NICU story and we also discuss NICU advocacy, community, pet therapy, and also the role of dad. Want to hear more from Jeff and Jenna? Register today for the FREE To Mom is To Love NICU expert virtual panel on Tuesday June 11: https://www.tomomistolove.com/event-details/from-the-nicu-with-love Follow The Real Life of Parenting Podcast here: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Real-Life-of-Parenting-Podcast/61555143545727/?mibextid=2JQ9oc Thereallifeofparentingpodcast Thereallifeofparenting https://www.youtube.com/@Thereallifeofparenting https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/korbin948 Take notes from this episode and practice living your verb: https://www.tomomistolove.com/product-page/spiral-bound-journal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Lisa McCarty is a women's health advocate for infertility, postpartum and beyond. Through Lisa’s own journey, she empowers others and shares her stories with courageous vulnerability. Lisa has published in major national outlets such as HuffPost, Newsweek, Today Show, Insider and more. In honor of April being infertility month, Lisa discusses this important topic and emotions that can be experienced during this journey. Lisa also advocates for protecting access to IVF and shares her support group for infertility and loss. We also touch base on nature and mindfulness. You can find Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbmccarty717/ Lisa's latest essays: https://linktr.ee/lbmccarty The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Calling all Nurse Practitioner mamas! This is an episode you don't want to miss. I had the pleasure of speaking with Josie Tate. Josie is a mom, family nurse practitioner, and career mentor with a heart to see others succeed. Soon after becoming a nurse practitioner, she saw new NPs experience a disconnect between obtaining an advanced degree and embracing the role of advanced practice provider. To bridge that gap, Josie created Clincepts, a career development resource to help nurse practitioners get and stay happily hired. In this episode, Josie talks with us about mindset and how it affects the success as well as trajectory of the NP career as well as personal life. In addition, Josie talks with us about imposter syndrome and how to counteract it. You can find Josie here: https://www.clincepts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/clincepts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josietate/ The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe

Krista Dykes is the host of an incredible podcast Secret Mom Hacks. In this fun episode, we discuss embracing life at 40, life’s scary and amazing twists and turns, beautiful chaos, and the importance of community. Episode Takeaways Community Support and Shared Experiences Connecting with other moms through local groups or creating new community resources Intentional Living, Happiness Goals, Pursuing Joy Krista discusses with us the concept of intentional living and setting happiness goals inspired by Gretchen Rubin Links You can check out Krista at: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/ and @secretmomhacks on all the socials. The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Choose Love Over Perfection https://www.tomomistolove.com/newsletter-subscribe