S9 | E86 Trauma Informed Care with Dr. Heather Millar

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02/27/24 • 61 min

Dr. Millar is working to train other birth providers on how to offer trauma-informed care. Pap smears, pelvic exams, IUD insertions, surgeries, and childbirth are all complex and often deeply vulnerable moments for a patient. Step one is ensuring that the patient's background and trauma history are recognized, and then working to enhance the experience for all those who feel uncomfortable during these times should be essential. We cover it all in this episode! We even cover tips on how you can have the best experience even if your doctor isn’t trauma-informed.

Dr. Heather Millar’s trauma-informed care work began around the goal of improving the sexual and reproductive health of marginalized girls and young women, both locally and internationally. She is particularly interested in innovative approaches to prevention and care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for this high-risk group, including inter-disciplinary collaboration and community partnership.

Dr. Millar Shares:

Dr. Millar's story and how she came to find this work of trauma-informed care within Obstetrics
Why is it important to have a trauma-informed care team?
How common are trauma-informed ObGyns? What kind of work do we have to do to get there?
Examples of Dr. Millar's work and how it has impacted her patients (story time)!
What questions can women ask when trying to find a trauma-informed practitioner?

Show Notes:

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*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

Dr. Millar Shares:

Dr. Millar's story and how she came to find this work of trauma-informed care within Obstetrics
Why is it important to have a trauma-informed care team?
How common are trauma-informed ObGyns? What kind of work do we have to do to get there?
Examples of Dr. Millar's work and how it has impacted her patients (story time)!
What questions can women ask when trying to find a trauma-informed practitioner?

Show Notes:

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

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S9 | E85 Vaginal Weight Lifting & Sexual Power with Kim Anami

Kim has always been highly attuned to her own sexual energy + spiritual curiosity. She’s made it her life mission to help others use sex for deep personal growth. She’s a globe-trotting coach, national media commentator, and retreat curator with a book in the works, a bodaciously blooming business, and a collection of couture crystal and maribou dildos.

In this episode we truly go there with Kim discussing her journey to where she is today, the controversy surrounding her work, the concept of using sex to reach enlightenment, and so much more [including the heaviest item Kim’s ever lifted with her vagina].

Kim Shares:

Her story and how she got into this work
Why Kim thinks so many vaginas “are numb” and how she tells her clients to fix it
Kim’s teachings on manifesting with our vagina
How Kim responds to medical professionals who say that her practice of “vaginal kung fu” (jade eggs) can injure your vagina
The keys to tapping into your sexual energy and power

Show Notes:

For more of Kim Anami, please visit https://www.instagram.com/kimanami/?hl=en on Instagram and https://kimanami.com/ on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*

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S9 | E87 Cannabis - Busting the Myths with Emma Andrews

Description:

Emma Andrews is a dynamic leader with 15+ years experience working across the natural products, sport nutrition, and cannabis industries. She is a media correspondent for the cannabis industry and has gained invaluable insights into all aspects of the supply chain and consumption experience. Emma has explored cannabis from every lens and is sharing the truth about cannabis use, not only from the perspective of an industry expert, but also from the perspective of a mom and athlete.

From THC to CBD, we talk about what may work for you. Emma candidly discusses cannabis in pregnancy, breastfeeding, sports, and more, Tune in for all the details!

Emma Shares:

When and why did you start using cannabis?
What health benefits are there from cannabis use?
What are the trends around cannabis consumption?
What are your thoughts on the stigma surrounding cannabis for some? How have you overcome that?
How did you become a cannabis advocate? What personally made you feel so passionate?
What are some myths around cannabis you’d like to bust?
What advice do you have for someone who would like to explore cannabis?

Show Notes:

For more of Emma Andrews, please visit https://www.instagram.com/emma.exhales/ on Instagram and www.emmajaneandrews.com on the Web

For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web

*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*