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Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board-certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and has worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, podcasts and articles including Broken Brain, Dr. Nandi Show, CBS, LA Parent, and many others. He is also the owner of IntegrativePediatrics.com and the host of the Integrative Pediatrics Summit as well as a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space.  Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for

Laquita Brooks is a successful serial entrepreneur owning multiple Hair Salons over 24 years - and for more than 16 years, she has been a Realtor and Real Estate Investor. Along with her husband, she owned and operated a package and delivery company with nearly 2 dozen employees. Her extensive business experience and knowledge, combined with her humble beginnings, give her a unique ability to connect, empower and create results. As a Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, she offers simple, direct solutions to some of life's most challenging problems ... believing that everyone has a story, and it's where you go, not where you come from, that matters most. She inspires women to take the leap and "SHIFT"! To shift, she says, requires three things: giving yourself permission to be great; changing your surroundings; and clarifying your vision. Whether it's through her signature empowerment events like, "The Ultimate Vision Board Party," "Stop Waiting, Do It Now" Conference, "Finish Strong" Seminar or speaking to a

Muse Lokajickova, L.Ac. practices revolutionary care for the generative systems. Muse has 15 years of hands-on practice weaving tools from western herbalism, indigenous medicine, and classical Chinese medicine. Her practice is built on her unique methods of uterine repositioning, internal pelvic floor manual therapy and holistic gynecological care that follows the guiding force of the heart and nervous system. Through her work, Muse has helped a lot of women both get pregnant and have healthy pregnancies and births! Folks can work with Muse via distance consultations and her Sovereign Vagina Masterclass Series, a cannon of tangible tools for pelvic health that help women understand their bodies and take empowering action towards health on a daily basis. For more information, please visit her website at www.medicineofthefeminine.com. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Dr. Randi Jaffe has been practicing chiropractic for over 23 years. After treating her first pregnant patient early in her career, she discovered her passion for helping women feel more supported both physically and emotionally during their pregnancies, labors and the postpartum period. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL in 1997. In addition, she has a B.A. in Biology from SUNY Oswego and a B.S. in Human Anatomy, also from the National University of Health Sciences. She has taken numerous hours in continuing education in the areas of pre and postnatal care as well as pediatrics, always looking to add to her knowledge and increase her hands-on skills. Dr. Jaffe treats patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, with a special interest in the treatment of children and pregnant and postpartum moms. She is caring and compassionate with each of her patients and emphasizes the mental, emotional and spiritual components of her patient’s he

Brett Russo was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated with a degree in business management from Bucknell University, where she also met her future husband. After graduation, Brett found her passion working beside her twin brother and father for her family’s printing company, of which she is now the chief executive officer. She married her husband in 2015, and together they fought the hardest battle of their lives with their journey through IVF. Brett lives in New Jersey with her husband and their one-year-old son, who enjoys meatloaf and responding with “Nah” every time his mom asks for a kiss. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Etienne Peirsman is one of the most respected CranioSacral Therapy teachers worldwide, and has been teaching for nearly 30 years. He is the founder and director of PCSA (Peirsman CranioSacral Academy) in the Netherlands, and originated the CranioSacral Professional Organization in Holland, and is an honorary member of The Dutch CranioSacral Practitioner Association (NCSV). Additionally, he taught CS at the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts and Bastyr University for nearly a decade. He now teaches at his new school, Peirsman Craniosacral Academy, in Tijeras, New Mexico. Etienne is also the author of the wonderful book, Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Small Children. As a meditator of over 40 years, Etienne Peirsman developed a unique teaching style over the past three decades that adds an extraordinarily compassionate and meditative depth to the methods used by the Upledger Institute and combines a practical, no-nonsense approach with the biodynamic style. His specialty is the expression of the Heart, the

After working with the sickest children in the hospitals in NYC, Dr. Nelli Gluzman found herself driven by the need from parents to help identify the root cause of their child’s illness (instead of relying on the typical "band-aid" solutions). She utilizes an integrative, functional, and holistic approach to medicine in her practice. This approach is one that focuses on the root cause of chronic illness in children, allowing for the complete reversal of symptoms and the elimination of long term conditions. Her passion for this work comes from her desire to help each child find relief from their illness, allowing them to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. It is the decade of this work that has fondly earned her the title, ‘Doctor Mom’. Today she specializes in the atopic triad of eczema, allergies, and asthma and has continually been a featured speaker and writer on this topic plus more. Her love for this work is what drives her to give back to her community and pay the wellness forward. Docto

Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

September started her career as a U.S. Navy personal chef to 4-star Admirals, stationed in Sicily, Italy. She has since shared her expertise and passion for nutrition as a recurring guest on KCMJ 93.9 radio show, "Happy News Now" and developed a 6-week "Eating for Fertility" nutrition plan for prospective parents. She is the Founder and CEO of “4-months-to-Fertile,” working with couples and mothers struggling with primary or secondary infertility and is the organizer of the first ever Colorado Fertility Conference. September is passionate about living a life of purpose, helping others build and complete their families, and sharing her knowledge on the healing power of food. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Rachel Welch is a women’s health advocate and post natal fitness expert and pioneer. Her life-elevating fitness method empowers women with the knowledge and skills to understand, heal and embody motherhood from the inside-out. Rachel works with all pre and post natal injuries, including pelvic + back pain, hip + wrist pain, scar tissue adhesions, organ prolapse, incontinence and diastasis recti. With 20+ years experience teaching and studying human physiology, yoga, barre, Eastern medicine, and fitness, she has forged relationships across the medical and fitness industries. The women who come to her receive the best and most personalized recommendations for their bodies, because every woman deserves to make a full and active recovery from pregnancy and childbirth, every time. Revolution Motherhood can be accessed live in New York City and On Demand through their App. Rachel also meets regularly with private clients in Brooklyn, NY. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downlo

Holly Toronto is a Certified Master Level Coach through Health Coach Institute and has 4 years of experience helping highly driven women build resilience to toxic beauty and diet messages. She uses an intuitive and spiritual approach that guides her clients towards self trust, confidence and Sovereignty over their entire being; body, mind and soul. From this place, her clients are able to make self-guided decisions and finally live the life they desire in the body they live in today. Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Andrew Newman is the award-winning author and founder of www.ConsciousStories.com, a growing series of bedtime stories purpose-built to support parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day. His professional background includes deep training in therapeutic healing work and mindfulness. He brings a calm yet playful energy to speaking events and workshops, inviting and encouraging the creativity of his audiences, children K-5, parents, and teachers alike. Andrew is a featured expert on Mindvalleys’ Little Humans parenting channel, been an opening speaker for Deepak Chopra, a Tedx presenter in Findhorn, Scotland, keynote speaker at Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline Conference and author-in-residence at the Bixby School in Boulder, Colorado. He is a graduate of The Barbara Brennan School of Healing, a Non-Dual Kabbalistic healer and has been actively involved in men’s work through the Mankind Project since 2006. He counsels parents, helping them to return to their center, so they can be more dee

Randi Zinn is an author, mindfulness and wellness expert, podcast host and founder of the Going Beyond Movement and Beyond Mom. The Going Beyond movement grants women permission to step in, step up, and enter a curious dialogue with their life. Their platform offers: The Going Beyond Podcast, LIVE podcast events, community building events, dynamic social media storytelling, and retreats for women. Randi is an ambassador for Athleta and has partnered with Deepak Chopra Homebase at ABC Home, Loyal Hana, WellRounded NY, HeyMama Co, SHE Summit, Appleseeds, SoulCycle, The Mother Company, and IntenSati and Physique 57. She is a regularly featured expert interviewed by the media, and has been featured in Women@Forbes, HuffPost, The New York Times, Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Elephant Journal, Cheddar, FOX5 NY, Great Day Washington, The Honest Company Blog and many more. She is a certified yoga instructor through Laughing Lotus NY and has taught since 2008. Randi’s book Going Beyond Mom- How to Activate Your Mind, Body

Casey Urban is a yoga instructor, eating disorder coach, and anti-diet culture advocate. She is into helping people heal their relationship with their bodies one post, one class, and one workshop at a time. Check her out at www.caseyurban.com. Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads.  © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Heather Holmes is the President and CEO of Eco Balanced Technologies Inc. It’s P2 Probiotic Power brand of products was developed to focus on changing the perception of clean in order to protect our families, our homes, our pets and our environment against the proliferation of deadly superbugs, mold, fungus and viruses. By successfully commercializing several probiotic products that meet the needs for home cleaning, body care, pet wellness and allergy, asthma &sinus, P2 Probiotic Power is providing best-in-class products that should be part of any daily health and wellness regimen. While Heather is the President and CEO of P2 Probiotic Power, she prefers to view her role as chief consumer advocate, health coach, biofilm educator and environmental consultant. She passionately embraces the full product line in her daily life and demands the highest quality products for her customers that assure protection of surfaces, barriers to harmful bacteria and healthier lifestyles. Heather’s career to date has prepar

When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food sensitivity and later a gut infection. Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge your Fertility Naturally. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby! On her Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast she shares that with functional medicine and natural fertility solutions we can eventually reverse infertility. Check it out on iTunes and Spotify. Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Because her visits to her pediatrician were usually positive experiences, Dr. Variste’s desire for pediatrics began at a very young age. Later she fulfilled her dream and obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She went on to complete a pediatric residency at UT Houston Health Science Center. After residency she returned to practice in her hometown of College Station, Texas. Dr. Variste is grateful for the five years she spent treating the families there and for the relationships and connections she made. This winter, Dr. Variste and her husband began their newlywed life as newcomers to the Spring, Texas area. As a board certified pediatrician her passion is to empower moms and dads to raise their kids to lead happy healthy lives full of precious memories and discovery. She desires to create the same positive experiences for her patients that she had with her pediatrician as a young child. Dr. Variste is thankful to be a new member of the team at Family First Pedi

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 30 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for women during and after pregnancy. In 2009 she opened Diastasis Rehab to specialize in the treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children. Dr. Oz calls Julie an "expert" on diastasis recti and Elle Macpherson credits the Tupler Technique® for a 20 minute delivery and her fast recovery. The Tupler Technique®, a research and evidenced based program to treat a diastasis recti, has now been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world in her proprietary program. Julie has written three bestselling books-- Maternal Fitness (Simon& Schuster) and Lose Your Mummy Tummy (DaCapo) and her recent book Together Tummy (Mascot (2018). She has produced five videos on diastasis, and invented the Diastasis Rehab Splint

Adriane Stare is a Master Babywearing Instructor with more than 10 years experience, a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, Cloth diapering educator, and Mom to two boys. Following the birth of her first baby in 2009, she founded Caribou Baby and Wild Was Mama, Brooklyn’s largest, hippest and most well-loved baby and maternity retail shops and class spaces. She has helped thousands of families learn how to carry their babies comfortably and parent with confidence, strength and intuitive wisdom. You can always find her teaching babywearing tutorials on instagram, helping parents in community clinics or in their homes, or hosting babywearing workshops for other birthworkers. Find her at www.adrianestare.com or on Instagram at @ado_stare! Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethnomycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest U.S. fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, "The Mushroom Cultivator," which was published in 1983. In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutrit