#131: Simplified Cleaning Routine with Becky Rapinchuk
Release Date: 04/30/2019
#328: Navigating Burnout and Anxiety in Motherhood with Mama Psychologists
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph interviews Chelsea Bodie, co-founder of the Mama Psychologists, to discuss ways moms can navigate anxiety and intrusive thoughts. They discuss common fears moms have when it comes to their kids and how to navigate those fears. You’ll learn when “common” becomes concerning and how to get the support you need to feel more at ease and less alone. Topics Discussed: Unique ways burnout shows up in moms and kids Common concerns moms have Intrusive thoughts Strategies to navigate anxious thoughts When it’s more than “new mom worries” Show Notes: to...
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#327: Elana's Personal Story On Mold: Detection, Testing, and Remediation with Brian Karr from Moldfinders
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Mold can be a very scary and overwhelming topic for “Doctor Moms” to learn about. Yet even though complex, it shouldn’t be a topic to shy away from. Parents deserve to have the knowledge to advocate for optimal detection, testing, and remediation so they can ensure a safe home for their families. In today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews mold expert, Brian Karr, to share her personal story about buying a home that got flooded during escrow and how Brian helped support Dr. Elana each step of the way. We hope her story can be a teaching opportunity for other families to learn how to...
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#326: Functional Lab Testing for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Kaely McDevitt, RD
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph interviews Kaely McDevitt, RD, about functional lab testing. Kaely specializes in nutrition for women's health. Through personalized nutrition, she helps women reclaim their energy, optimize fertility, and overcome hormone symptoms. In this episode, they discuss the lab tests all women should consider on their journey to and through motherhood, including many that are overlooked by conventional medicine. She also shares how to advocate for yourself and how to interpret functional medicine tests. Topics Discussed: Labs to get tested for preconception health Labs to get tested during...
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#325: Life Updates + Sneak Peek of Season 12 with Steph and Elana
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From Elana’s transition to homeschooling and navigating mold exposure to Steph navigating family injuries and new stages of parenthood, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. In this episode, they also highlight who you’ll learn from this season to equip you with new tools for your “Doctor Mom” toolbox. Topics Discussed: Preconception lab testing Navigating mold exposure Why and how Elana is homeschooling Recovering from...
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#324: Life Updates with Steph and Elana
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and offer support and encouragement for moms. They’re both in the middle of a challenging season navigating loss, emergency home repairs, and family health issues. They share how they’re taking care of themselves physically and mentally despite life’s twists and turns. If life feels extra challenging for you right now or you’re feeling alone in your struggles, this one is for you. Grab a warm beverage and join this honest catch-up with your friends, Steph and Elana. Topics Discussed: Life updates Tips for staying resilient Resetting...
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#323: Ease "Mom Pains" With Tips You've Never Heard Before with Missy Bunch Movement & Rehab Specialist
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Pain is something no one wants to experience and as moms we sure are susceptible to our fair share - be it from weird positions we nurse in, tendonitis of the wrist from holding babies, back pains from lifting our toddlers… the list goes on…. But there are VERY simple and some surprising things we can do to help us find pain relief.. and quickly! This is why I invited Missy Bunch to today’s episode. She has a unique approach to pain relief that I’ve never heard of before and I became FASINTATED by her approach! You’ll love learning these simple techniques to ease those “mom...
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#322: Healthy Sleep Solutions with Cara Walker from The Well Rested Mama
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Sleep issues can cause a lot of stress for the entire family! I am a mother just like you, so I can empathize with multiple night-wakings and sleep-deprived seasons. This is why I invited sleep expert Cara Walker from Well Rested Mama to do this interview with me and help teach about sleep. In this episode we talk about the circadian rhythm and at what age it develops, what normal expectations to have with sleep issues for our littles, how to establish healthy sleep habits at any age, tips for older kids who wake too early or middle of the night and so much more! This interview comes directly...
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#321: Raising Resilient Kids with Matt Beaudreau
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph interviews Matt Beaudreau, a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development. They have an open, honest conversation about what it means to raise resilient kids, especially young men, in today’s chaotic world. Matt has dedicated his life’s work to helping kids and young adults have more self-direction, confidence, a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. With experience as a teacher and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools and Apogee Strong, he deeply understands what’s missing from our traditional education system and modern society that...
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#320: Pediatric Brain Health Tips Every Doctor Mom Should Know with Dr. Ari Calhoun, ND
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
If you have a child with neurodevelopment disorders like Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, or Sensory Processing Disorder or, want to be proactive and learn ways to help prevent these disorders in your child, this is a must-listen-to episode! I interviewed Dr. Ari Calhoun, owner of Wholesome Brain Medicine, and she shares updated research on various triggers that can cause neurodevelopmental issues along with provides hope by sharing well-studied neutraceutical supplements along with lifestyle therapies that can optimize a child’s brain - even as early as during pregnancy and in the first year of...
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#319: How Nature Play Sparks Brain Development with Kim Willson Pediatric OT
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Occupational therapy isn’t just a fancy clinic where kids who struggle go for therapy. Imagine a clinic being the great outdoors! Using nature as a kids backdrop to spark brain development is what we discuss in today’s episode with Kim Wilson, OT of Natures Path. During this episode we learn what occupational therapy really is. Do kid’s have an occupation they need therapy for? Hint: A kids occupation is PLAY! To use kids play, especially in the outdoors, has SO many benefits. In today’s episode Kim teaches about all those benefits and practical ways to utlize the outdoors to...
info_outlineSteph interviews Becky Rapinchuk aka Clean Mama®, who is a natural cleaning and homekeeping expert. Becky’s daily, simplified cleaning routine is easy-to-follow and takes 30 minutes or less. Learn how to create your own, natural cleaning products and how to create a simple cleaning routine for your family, so you can spend more time enjoying your life.
Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.
Topics Discussed:
- How to get started with natural cleaning
- The most important products to swap first
- Easy DIY cleaning products
- Becky’s favorite natural cleaning products/brands
- How to create a simple cleaning routine
- Age-appropriate cleaning activities for kids
Show Notes
- Clean Mama® website
- Becky’s new book: Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home
- Nightly sink scrub recipe
- Window cleaner recipe
- Follow Clean Mama on Instagram
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
Becky, aka Clean Mama, is a natural cleaning and homekeeping expert, business owner and author of the books Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home, 2019, Simply Clean, 2017, The Organically Clean Home, 2014. She’s also a wife and mom to three, a business owner, and a former art teacher. She writes at cleanmama.net and is intent on helping you discover new ways to do the mundane tasks of homekeeping safely and naturally.
She’s developed a cleaning routine that’s used by thousands of people to do a little every day to keep it more manageable and under 30 minutes every day.
Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.