In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss vulnerable situations that have happened in their personal experiences through their clinical practices.

They speak about taboo subjects such as therapists passing gas in the treatment room, comparing themselves to other practitioners, dealing with uncomfortable patient-practitioner dynamics, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this fun filled and tender episode!

In this episode, Monica and Forrest discuss their own personal stories related to grief, bereavement, sadness - and navigating life amidst these difficult feelings.

They discuss their own journeys in showing up for clinic while mourning loss, and strategies they've learned to support others through the grief process.

Transference and countertransference are explained and how they pertain to social interactions while grieving, specifically in a clinic environment.

The stages of grief are elaborated on, and real life examples are used to normalize the cycles of grief.

What is helpful/ not helpful to say to someone after the loss of a family member or friend? What are some constructive ideas to support someone in their grief? How does a person show up for work and other daily life activities amidst healing from loss? These are just a few questions that are discussed in this vulnerable episode.

To honour the life of Kerry Greenley, who was incredibly generous and thoughtful, please consider signing up to be an organ donor. It only takes a minute, and many lives may be saved because of it!

Childbearing. childbirth, labor, and delivery, are all pivotal stages in a female's life experience.

Whether you are expecting a child yourself, or, helping a loved one through the process of birthing - this episode is for you!

We are thrilled to host special guest Patti Blomme on this show: a maternal nurse, perinatal educator, private care doula, & postnatal private care consumer advocator.

Podcast notes:
- Intros
- Discussion of quote: "The position of a woman in any civilization is an index of the advancement of that civilization. The position of women is gauged best by the care given her at birth of her child. Accordingly, the advances and regressions of civilization are nowhere seen more clearly than in the story of childbirth."
- How birthing is a continuum and related to our sexuality
- The climax of birth
- Primal instinct and birth without fear
- Creating a safe environment for the labor process
- How to achieve alignment in the birthing process
- How a mother's past traumas affect her birthing
- Red flags during a home birth
- Benefits of not cutting the chord immediately after delivery
- Myconium and gut biology in newborns
- How to navigate a change in the atmosphere during your labor
- Oxytocin and the blood-brain barrier
- The challenges of a quick labour
- "What got the baby in, gets the baby out"
- The responsibilities of someone attending a birth
- Harmful affects of labor on a time schedule
- Comparing traditional birthing tactics to recent strategies
- Conclusion

Thanks for listening!