The Alpha Female Podcast With Robyn Baldwin

In this episode, I share details about my twin pregnancy, symptoms I experienced in each trimester, and what I did to support my health. 

Dr. Samina Mitha is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor. She is passionate about helping patients find true clarity and confidence in their health using evidence-based natural therapies. Dr. Samina strives to provide empowerment, support, and education to patients with hormone health concerns in a compassionate environment.  Dr. Samina focuses her practice on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Fertility and Thyroid health and has completed extensive clinical and education training in Reproductive Health and Fertility.  Her clinical experience includes working within a fertility clinic alongside the reproductive endocrinologists and nurses to support and treat many fertility patients/couples with PCOS, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, thyroid conditions, and IVF and IUI processes. Having been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Samina has a personal connection with women who experience hormonal imbalances. Her drive and passion to become a Naturopathic Doctor stemmed from wa

For some people, having a baby is easy, but for others, like Robyn, it's a long and tough rollercoaster. Her journey starts off just like most of us. She thought having a baby would take no time at all. A year later, she found herself at the fertility clinic, and several ovulation inductions, IUI's, IVF cycles, OHSS, and a miscarriage later, finally conceived. Now, she is passionate about helping you not only survive the process but thrive! Her superpower? Helping type A women find calm, confidence, and happiness in their TTC journey and feel like warriors. She is a little woo woo. A lot straight shooter and has never turned down a bowl of mashed potato and if you love Salt n Pepa, well… you’re soul sisters. In The Fertility Warriors podcast, She interviews other fertility warriors and shares advice and tips on how to conceive, how to navigate the world of fertility treatments, and how to be your best and healthiest self. Robyn Birkin is the author of Screw Infertility, the core educator for The Fertility War

In this episode, I share details about our IUI procedure that led to the conception of twins. I share resources around working with a naturopath while working with a fertility clinic, the local Ottawa acupuncturist that I saw the month of the procedure, and how the day of the IUI went. 

Emma George is a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist, with a special interest in reproductive health and fertility. Emma is extremely passionate about helping others get to know their body better as a way of achieving their reproductive health goals. She loves educating and inspiring change through her Instagram account, online courses, and coaching programs. She feels especially passionate about helping clients regulate and understand their natural menstrual cycle and the power of preconception health for optimizing fertility and pregnancy outcomes. She loves to educate and bring awareness to the concepts of epigenetics and fetal programming when it comes to fertility, pregnancy, and early childhood development. She feels that we have the power to help shape the future generation by mindfully supporting the overall wellness and lifestyles of parents and their children, from well before birth and beyond.

In this episode, I share what our infertility journey looked like for 2 years, testing, and what I did to be able to conceive twins in November of 2019. I share resources in terms of how to work with your family doctor, fertility clinic, naturopaths, and more. 

Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND was destined for a career in Naturopathic Medicine – she’s part total science nerd and part no-holds-barred health nut. During her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario, she learned that conceiving would likely be a struggle. She worked with a naturopathic doctor to overcome these issues and it became clear to her that becoming a naturopathic doctor was her destiny. She studied at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is licensed through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a professional member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors, as well as the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is also licensed to prescribe a small schedule of pharmaceuticals granted to naturopathic doctors and intravenous infusion therapy. With a special interest in fertility, she is passionate about empowering h

In this episode, I share what I've been up to for the past year since putting the podcast on hold at the end of 2019.  I also share what to expect in terms of the upcoming series on the show. 

Adri Kyser is an international wellness expert who has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened Alchemy method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased confidence and productivity. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including mindfulness, yoga, and Ayurveda) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she’s not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she’s being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime’s “The Focus”, and Authority Magazine. She’s the co-author of the forthcoming book “Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship” due out at the end of 2019. Website

Devinder Kaur is the owner & director of PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Attend a Kundalini class with Devinder, and you’ll experience why students have studied and practiced with her for well over 15 years. Her strong interpersonal approach to teaching helps people reach their individual goals and empower themselves through yoga.  While talented and practiced, Devinder is also a 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher in the Hatha and Kundalini Yoga traditions. She is a Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainer and is a KRI Kundalini Yoga Lead Trainer. With over 25 years of experience as a self-employed business owner and business / IT consultant, she is a much-requested presenter on television programs, at local and national Yoga and Women’s conferences, and travels extensively as a guest trainer for Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training programs. Her studio in Ottawa – Pranashanti and her personal website

In this episode, I talk about the other eight limbs of yoga and more specifically utilizing Themes in yoga classes. If you’re a student, hopefully, this will enhance your practice and if you’re a new yoga teacher I highly recommend picking up the book Theme Weaver to enhance your teaching skills.

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon. The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue, and ABC News have all featured Emily’s work. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 20,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Apple, Google, Harvard Business School, and Barclays Bank. Ziva graduates include Oscar, Grammy, Tony & Emmy award winners, NBA players, Navy SEALs, Fortune 500 CEOs, and busy parents. The Ziva Technique is a powerful trifecta of mindfulness, meditation and manifesting designed to unlock your full potential. Its benefits include decreased stress, deeper sleep, improved immune function, and extraordinary performance.

In this episode, I talk about the eight limbs of yoga and more specifically Niyamas and Yamas. While reading the Inner Tradition of Yoga for my Yoga Teacher Training I was introduced to these concepts and then we would discuss them further in our training. I thought I’d share them on the podcast for those that haven’t heard about them yet. Enjoy!

Aleysha Derksen is a hands-on yoga teacher who loves to lead a strong and intentional flow. She is a full-time teacher, with firm roots in the Ottawa yoga community and a connection to her students. Aleysha’s classes are fun, dynamic and progressive, weaving the physical practice with spiritual teachings and inspiration centered around a focus or theme. Aleysha loves to teach inversion workshops, host international retreats and connect with the global community of yogis. She is the co-founder of Yoga Adventure Retreats and the In Alignment School of Yoga which hosts a yearly 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program in beautiful Bali! You can find her over at aleyshaderksen.com and learn about the 200-hour In Alignment Yoga Teacher Training.

In this episode, I talk about my brand new Autoimmune Thriving Program. It’s open for enrolment and the cart closes August 21st! If you are newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease I’d love for you to see if it’s a fit for you. If you don’t have an autoimmune disease but know someone who does would you forward this episode to them to have a listen?

Alex Ure is a yoga and meditation teacher in Ottawa, Canada. With over 500 hours of training, she is passionate about teaching in ways that bridge gaps between ancient wisdom and modern-day. In 2018, she completed her 200-hour meditation teacher training in Sedona at Mclean Meditation Institute. She focuses on teaching meditation tools that can be used in your everyday life. Instagram: @_alexure

Dr. Joe Vomvas is a Chiropractor, Acupuncture provider and Strength and Conditioning specialist located in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Vomvas also has pursued Continuing Education opportunities in Active Release Techniques, Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Acupuncture, a Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator through Metriks Education and he is also a Certified Kinesio Tape Provider. A lifetime athlete and strength trainer, Dr. Vomvas is also Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. You can find him over at modushealthandperformance.com.

Meet Dr. Rachel, she’s a board-certified Naturopath. She was my Naturopath after my MS diagnosis and has been instrumental in my healing journey. She studied at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. She is licensed through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, and am a professional member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors, as well as the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. You can find her at rachelcorradetti.com.

Chantale Michaud is the Registered Holistic Nutritionist behind Eat Heal Love. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001 and has been health-conscious and relapse-free since 2007! On her website, she writes “These days, I don’t feel as though I’m simply living with the illness — I’m thriving.” Her goal is to help others achieve optimal wellness and give guidance to those who are passionate about discovering their own path to vibrant health! You can find her at eatheallove.com.

Taylor Lou is a lifestyle design coach and business mentor who specializes in helping multi-passionate millennial women connect deeply to self, curate a dreamy life, and sustainably launch their brand and biz online. She has been an entrepreneur for six years and is certified in Life and Success Coaching, Image Consulting, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Website & Instagram