Rooted in Care: Jamie Kitchel on Midwifery, Postpartum Mental Health, and Building a New Model for Mothers | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Release Date: 07/02/2025
Beyond Pain to Purpose: Pastor Mike Walter on Ankylosing Spondylitis and Building PPIKids | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Beyond Pain to Purpose: Pastor Mike Walter on Ankylosing Spondylitis and Building PPIKids | Conversations with a Chiropractor In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with local Marquette pastor Mike Walter for a conversation that moves from the most personal kind of struggle to the most practical kind of impact. Pastor Mike opens up about being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis early in life, what it’s like to carry an “incurable” label into adulthood, and the daily choices that became non-negotiable as he worked to stay functional,...
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“Please Be Kind”: Life After 19 Days – Everyday Philanthropy, Second Chances, and Showing Up - Paul Meese 2 | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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19 Days and Beyond: How Paul Meese Turned Grief into a Legacy of Kindness | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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19 Days and Beyond: How Paul Meese Turned Grief into a Legacy of Kindness | Conversations with a Chiropractor What happens when the person you built your life with is gone in less than three weeks? In this deeply human episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Paul Meese, author of 19 Days: One Man’s Journey Through Grief, about the sudden loss of his wife Ruth, the chaos of hospital systems, and what grief actually looks like when you stop trying to be “strong” and start being honest. Paul walks through the 19 days from Ruth’s stroke to her...
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“You Are Welcome”: One Woman's Experience with Solo Travel, Food Adventures, and the Kindness of Strangers | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Breast Phluffing, Lymph, and Self-Love: A Gentle Guide to Breast Care | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Breast Phluffing, Lymph, and Self-Love: A Gentle Guide to Breast Care | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Stephanie is going tender and practical. This solo episode isn’t medical advice—it’s a heartfelt walk through our relationship with our breasts, how the lymphatic system supports breast health, and a simple self-care practice you can start today: breast “phluffing.” Stephanie unpacks cultural pressure and self-talk, then shifts into clear, accessible basics on lymph flow (what it is, where it goes, why movement,...
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Manifesting a Life You Love: Britta Carlson on Gratitude, Early Childhood Tools, and the Sharing Economy | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Manifesting a Life You Love: Britta Carlson on Gratitude, Early Childhood Tools, and the Sharing Economy | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description: Gratitude pages. Miracle Mornings. A dream lake home closed three days before giving birth. In this energizing conversation, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Britta Carlson—pediatric OT, founder, and community builder—whose work spans early childhood development, practical tools for parents and educators, and creative, family-first entrepreneurship. Britta shares how journaling and visualization helped her move through...
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The Power of Words: Dr. Stephanie Wautier on Healing, Self-Forgiveness, and Bouncing Back | Conversations with a Chiropractor (Crosspost with The Bouncing Back Podcast)
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From the Great Depression to 94 Years of Wisdom: Edna’s Story of Farm Life, Family, and Resilience | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Strings, Stories, and Staying Humble: Troy Graham on Music, Family, and Faith | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Strings, Stories, and Staying Humble: Troy Graham on Music, Family, and Faith | Conversations with a Chiropractor What does it look like to live a life shaped by music, faith, and community? In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Troy Graham, a beloved Marquette musician and storyteller, whose blend of folk, gospel, and original songwriting has touched hearts across the U.P. and beyond. Troy shares the story of his early musical beginnings, the struggles and triumphs along the way, and the importance of community in sustaining both...
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Stepping Into the Spotlight: Dr. Danielle on Boundaries, Visibility, and Personal Transformation | Conversations with a Chiropractor
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Stepping Into the Spotlight: Dr. Danielle on Boundaries, Visibility, and Personal Transformation | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description: In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie welcomes Dr. Danielle Angela — chiropractor, hypnotherapist, coach, and speaker — for a conversation that moves far beyond clinical practice. Dr. Danielle shares her unconventional journey into chiropractic, the winding academic path that shaped her, and the powerful life experiences that taught her about setting boundaries, embracing...
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Episode Description:
What if we treated postpartum care as the beginning—not the end—of a woman’s wellness journey? In this deeply personal and enlightening conversation, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Jamie Kitchel, certified nurse midwife and co-founder of Rooted, a postpartum education and home visiting service in Marquette, Michigan.
From the ICU to home births, Jamie’s path has been anything but ordinary. She opens up about her early days in critical care, her calling into midwifery, and how three women with nine kids between them decided to reimagine postpartum support from the ground up. They talk about the overlooked emotional toll of new motherhood, the gaps in our medical system, and the importance of meeting families right where they are—at home.
🎧 In This Episode, Discover:
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Jamie’s winding journey from ICU nurse to midwifery trailblazer
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The origins of Rooted and why postpartum support needs a radical upgrade
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What makes the postpartum period so lonely—and how to change that
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The real stats on postpartum anxiety, depression, and the partners who suffer too
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How community partnerships and grant funding are creating more access to care
🔗 Stay Connected & Explore:
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Learn More About Rooted: https://rootedmqt.com
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Follow Rooted on Facebook & Instagram: @rootedmqt
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Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro
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Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness
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Email for Show-Related Inquiries and Sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com
🎙️ Credits:
Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor
00:53 Meet Jamie Kitchel
01:32 Jamie’s Journey Into Nursing
04:19 From ICU to Midwifery
10:00 Discovering Her Calling
13:00 Life-Changing Clinical Training
15:00 Coming Back to Marquette
17:16 Working at Planned Parenthood and Bell Women’s Care
21:00 Motherhood, Balance, and Burnout
22:35 Reconnecting with Her Purpose
23:00 Founding Rooted
25:00 Building the Postpartum Workgroup
28:00 What Rooted Offers Families
30:30 The Sliding Scale and Grant Support
32:00 Final Thoughts on Postpartum Mental Health