Ep 18: MWH Creator Series: Erika Polsinelli

11/30/22 • 30 min

This episode is filled with wisdom from our amazing new Meditation & Kundalini Creator, Erika Polsinelli. Melissa and Erika start with a grounding moment in this episode - the same way she drops into each meditation on the platform. Erika discusses her journey to finding Kundalini... or really how it found her. In discovering this practice, Erika originally started with the breathwork component, and each time she felt so zen after doing it that she committed to making it a daily practice. For Erika, Kundalini has really helped her feel at home within herself. She found that it helped to shift her perception from being focused on the worst to focusing on the best case scenarios in everything in her life.

This eye opening conversation dives deeper into how Meditation can help you become more of an observer of your own life and give you the tools you need to call yourself out on ways you can improve. They get into why it’s so important to wake up early and meditate, plus lots of other tidbits that are sure to open your eyes to a beautiful and spiritual journey with the guided help of Kundalini.

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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.

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Ep 17: MWH Creator Series: Nikki Bergen

When Melissa was connected with Nikki she was instantly drawn to her because of her incredible knowledge in the pre & postnatal space (the #1 most requested category on the platform!) In this episode, Nikki shares how she got started in pilates, her journey through IVF, and how she started teaching pre & postnatal before she became a mom. She emphasizes the importance of her educational approach to teaching movement during this very personal and, what can be, sensitive time for new and expecting mamas.

They get into diastasis recti, explaining what it actually is, and that peeing your pants doesn’t have to be a part of motherhood. She shares some birth prep tips...some of which might surprise you, including how to speak up when it comes to your desired birth process. Nikki really understands that everyone’s journey is unique; her mission is to improve women’s health all together and to shed light on these very important topics. Here’s to making this conversation more and more mainstream!

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Ep 19: MWH Creator Series: Amanda Valdes

Pre & Postnatal is our #1 requested category on the platform and we are so excited to have our new Creator, Amanda Valdes, sharing her expertise as a doula and pre & postnatal yoga teacher to really help people feel grounded and guided during their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. They dive into Amanda’s spiritual path to finding a love for yoga and how this style of movement led her to her true passion in the pre & postnatal space. Amanda shares how she got started as a doula and attending births, and they discuss how she supports people in the full birth journey including all of the tools she shares, spanning from breathing to journaling. All of her work is centered around providing the best resources for the birth person and their specific needs during such a sensitive time.

Learn more about Amanda’s style of teaching and why she loves to help people move in the most gentle way. They touch on how vital movement is during pregnancy and even during birth. Amanda also has Melissa pull an oracle card which perfectly represents what Melissa needed to hear with all that’s happening in her life at this time. All new and expecting mama’s listen up, because Amanda’s wisdom is sure to inspire you during this pivotal time in your life.

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