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Under the Hood is pulling back the curtain and unpacking the mystery around womanHOOD, sisterHOOD, motherHOOD. Join Patti, Aleks, and Chelsea as they take a deep dive into the topics you wish you knew more about, the topics you want to share with your daughters, and the things you want the men in your life to know.

Parenting Under Quarantine 05/26/2020

Parenting Under Quarantine Rainbow Rosenbloom is a Waldorf educator and the founder of Live Education!, where he consults on and creates engaging curriculum for children of all ages. Listen in as he and Midwife Aleks discuss the effects of the pandemic on children and how best to tackle home schooling for those that never considered it an option. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/14528894

Birth in the Time of Covid-19 05/01/2020

Birth in the Time of Covid-19 We're back with a special episode to help you navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum in the middle of the current pandemic. Midwife Aleks and Executive Producer Chelsea weigh in on changing birth plans and how to care for yourself and your growing family during uncertain times; From food and nutrition tips, to ways to de-stress ahead of labor, we're here to help all of you mamas and soon to be mamas deal with the unknowns and changing situation of the current pandemic. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/14224178

A Lookback at Under the Hood Season 2 01/10/2020

A Lookback at Under the Hood Season 2 From pelvic floor health to the mythology of birth stories to abortion doulas, we covered a whole gamut of topics in season 2. Listen in as the Under the Hood team discusses the highlights and stories behind the episodes and what lays ahead. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12675818

The State of Women's Health 12/12/2019

The State of Women's Health There is no better guest than Aviva Romm, physician, midwife, herbalist, and author as our final interview of season 2. Listen in as Aleks, Patti, and Aviva discuss the current state of women’s health, where we are headed, and how far we’ve come. Aviva shares special insight into her journey from a young apprenticing midwife to Yale Medical School graduate, in a career that has focused on elevating women and the quality of medical care they recieve. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12371177

Postpartum Story: The Fourth Trimester Up Close 12/05/2019

Postpartum Story: The Fourth Trimester Up Close Executive Producer Chelsea and her husband David share an intimate conversation between them about the months following the birth of their daughter. Our last episode with Kimberly Johnson covered practical steps you can take to plan for a fulfilling postpartum period. In this special story episode, Chelsea and David discuss the ups and down of life in the "fourth trimester", how it unfolded and what they would do differently next time around. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12288980

The Fourth Trimester 11/28/2019

The Fourth Trimester Postpartum health expert Kimberly Johnson has laid out a system of support for new mothers following birth. Under the Hood's Patti and Aleks spoke to her at a live event at Hatch in Los Angeles a few months back. From healing your body to deciding who to allow into your space following birth, this conversation touches on every aspect of postpartum life. It is essential listening for anyone embarking on the postpartum journey or anyone interested in how they can support new mothers following birth. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12202436

Everything You Didn't Know About Your Lymphatic System 11/21/2019

Everything You Didn't Know About Your Lymphatic System Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley describes the body's Lymphatic System as the great recycling system, helping to clean out the waste product that gets accumulated in your tissue. Lymphatic massage, whether done by a therapist or by yourself can help you boost your immune system, reduce bloating and swelling in the body, and promote healing and rejuvenation. Patti & Aleks take a deep dive into the Lymphatic System with Lisa, who talks about how most people can benefit from lymphatic body work. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12120221

Birth as a Rite of Passage 11/14/2019

Birth as a Rite of Passage The process of giving birth, with its challenges and joys, can be compared to a microcosm of life itself. In this episode with Dr. Britta Bushnell, Patti and Aleks discuss the idea of birth as a right of passage for those on the journey to becoming mothers. Dr. Bushnell dives into the thoughts and inspiration behind her upcoming book Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/12005057

Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy 11/07/2019

Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy How does Chinese medicine and acupuncture view and treat the pregnant body? We are back with part II of our conversation with Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness founder Katya Mosely, who this week sheds light on the energetic imbalances that can arise in pregnancy and what you can do to treat them. She also discusses the effects of energy depletion both during pregnancy and in life and how acupuncture and other methods of self care can restore your health and vibrancy. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11942810

Katya Mosely: Loss & Motherhood 10/31/2019

Katya Mosely: Loss & Motherhood Founder of Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness, Katya Mosely has built her career on caring for the body and spirit of mothers during all stages of pregnancy. In this episode, she shares her own personal story about pregnancy loss and how it has enabled her to treat women going through similar circumstances. She also shares tips for how to take care yourself or a loved one who may have experienced a pregnancy loss. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11851736

Nutrition During Pregnancy: A Midwife’s Perspective 10/24/2019

Nutrition During Pregnancy: A Midwife’s Perspective Listen in as our very own host, Midwife Aleksandra Evanguelidi, talks about what you should be eating during pregnancy. From proteins to fats to raw food and alcohol, Aleks breaks down what the standard guidelines say and how your body will ultimately tell you what it needs. To connect with Aleks visit https://www.aleksevanguelidi.com/ or @thevitalwoman on instagram. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11765210

The Power of Storytelling 10/17/2019

The Power of Storytelling Documentary filmmaker Clancy McCarty has traveled around the world on behalf of Every Mother Counts, and organization working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women everywhere. Listen in to hear about the women she's encountered through her work, what she's learned and how it all led her down her current path as a student midwife. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11676653

Abortion Stories: Anonymous, Mother of 1 10/11/2019

Abortion Stories: Anonymous, Mother of 1 So often, abortions are spoken about in the context of “unwanted” pregnancies. In this episode, our storyteller terminated a very much wanted pregnancy after receiving devastating test results. This is our 5th and final episode in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11599703

Abortion Stories: Solange, Age 23, Abortion Access Activist 10/10/2019

Abortion Stories: Solange, Age 23, Abortion Access Activist Solange, who experienced an unwanted pregnancy while studying, was directed to mental health services rather than an appropriate abortion provider. She discusses how stigma results in subpar health care for women, especially when it comes to abortion. This is episode 4 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11579954

Abortion Stories: Catalina, Age 30 10/09/2019

Abortion Stories: Catalina, Age 30 Despite living in NYC and making a comfortable living, Catalina still struggled with the process of finding a compassionate abortion provider. This is episode 3 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11569649

Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1 10/08/2019

Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1 Under The Hood Co-Host Aleks tells the story of an unwanted pregnancy in her early 20’s that challenged her long-held pro-life beliefs. This is episode 2 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11556422

Abortion Stories: Terri, Age 56 10/07/2019

Abortion Stories: Terri, Age 56 Terri was 15 when she chose to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Listen in as she shares her story for the very first time in Episode 1 of our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11540375

Introducing: Abortion Stories 10/04/2019

Introducing: Abortion Stories We are introducing a special series here on Under The Hood. Next week, we will be publishing 5 episodes, each of a woman telling the story of her abortion. Listen in as EP Chelsea explains the motivation behind this series and UTH's new Radical Empathy Campaign. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11510828

Radical Empathy 10/03/2019

Radical Empathy UTH sits down with Molly Gaebe, an abortion doula and abortion access activist. She talks about her work assisting women through the abortion process and explains how a little empathy can go a long way. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11492729

Aleks on The World Needs a Witch 09/26/2019

Aleks on The World Needs a Witch Listen in as Under The Hood co-host Aleks makes a guest appearance on The World Needs a Witch, a podcast about mysticism, activism and how wild women can push equality and empowerment by exploring witchcraft in the past and present and across cultures /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/11406056

Thom Knoles II: Mothers Elevating Consciousness 08/22/2019

Thom Knoles II: Mothers Elevating Consciousness How can women have a self-empowering birth experience? Vedic Meditation master Thom Knoles discussed empowerment around the birth and labor and explains the importance of mothers in raising global consciousness. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10939475

Thom Knoles Part I: Stress and Pregnancy 08/22/2019

Thom Knoles Part I: Stress and Pregnancy Vedic meditation master Thom Knoles discusses stress, ways to combat it, and the effect that it can have during pregnancy. Whether you are a mother, pregnant, or neither, you will find something in this conversation that you can relate to. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10939307

Motherhood and Identity 08/15/2019

Motherhood and Identity How does becoming a mother change your identity? How can you deal with the guilt that can arise when making space for yourself after childbirth? Listen in as Marriage and Family Therapist Jaimi Brooks, along with Under the Hood’s executive producer Chelsea Levy, tackle these questions and more. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10888623

Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise 08/12/2019

Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise Listen in as Heather guides you in identifying the muscles surrounding your pelvic floor and how to synchronize your breath. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10858259

All About the Pelvic Floor 08/08/2019

All About the Pelvic Floor Have you ever sneezed, laughed too hard, or jumped on a trampoline and had a bit of pee come out? Guess what: It’s all related to your pelvic floor. Thankfully Patti and Aleks sat down this week with Heather Jeffcoat, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in the pelvic floor and all of its possible dysfunctions, both related and unrelated to labor and childbirth. Post childbirth flat butt? We cover that too. Dive in and hear everything you never knew about the very important pelvic floor. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10815887

The Indomitable Ricki Lake 08/01/2019

The Indomitable Ricki Lake Patti and Aleks are sitting down with our favorite advocate for choice, Ricki Lake. You may know Lake from her years as a television host, but her truest passion and calling for the last decade has been as a curious advocate for women’s reproductive health. Lake is unafraid to question, investigate, and most importantly, tell the truth. In this episode, you’ll hear what inspires her, what she hopes her legacy will be, and what she wants every woman to know. This one is not to be missed! /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10728740

The Smart Tampon 07/25/2019

The Smart Tampon This week we are speaking with Ridhi Tariyal, a scientist, innovator, and crusader for women’s health. The company she co founded, Nextgen Jane, created the Smart Tampon, a device that will assist in collecting data in order to earlier diagnose women’s health issues. In addition to tackling period blood and the stigma surrounding it, Ridhi sheds light on the challenges of leading a startup as a woman. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10642976

The Case for Birth Workers 07/18/2019

The Case for Birth Workers This week, we are speaking to Katy Kozhimannil an expert in public health policy and its impact on pregnancy and childbirth. She has advocated tirelessly on behalf of birth workers to ensure that their services are available to pregnant women everywhere, especially in underserved communities with the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality. Listen as Aleks (a midwife) and Patti (a birth doula) discuss the importance of Katy's work as an advocate for birthing people and the people who care for them. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10561337

WMN Gather! 07/11/2019

WMN Gather! We’re back! And what better way to launch our second season than with the lovely Paula Mallis, founder of WMN Space - a conscious space for women to gather in service to their own healing. Hosts Patti and Aleks dig into the power created when women gather together and share their life experiences. From the history of women’s circles to the importance of sharing your birth story, even if it includes trauma and loss, the overarching theme of this episode is the essential nature of community. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10476788

Rosé Roundtable - On The Fence 06/25/2019

Rosé Roundtable - On The Fence Our roundtable is back for a chat about what it means to be 'on the fence' in choosing whether or not to have a child. Many of us are waiting longer and longer before starting our families, which in some ways makes the decision even more loaded. In this episode our roundtable unpacks the fear, hesitation, and transition into motherhood. /episode/index/show/uthpod/id/10292885

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