Everyday Rockstar Moms

Diane is a practicing chiropractor for 20 yrs, happily married and is the mother of 4 healthy kids 8-21 yrs.

Today's interview was a real treat for me! Diane has been one of my mentors professionally since I was in Chiropractic school, and I've had the opportunity on many occasions to learn from her, develop my clinical skills, and understand practice life. On this episode I had the opportunity to get deep into a chat with her about motherhood, which was a whole new perspective that I really enjoyed.

Diane talks about starting her practice with a young family, and she also discusses guilt she felt as a working mom, how she was able to let it go and why she thinks there is no such thing as balance. We also talked about her supportive husband, how they keep their marriage strong, living with the occasional chaos of a family of 6 and how she turns to gratitude and her spiritual foundation to ground her and focus her energy. It's a great episode with some great wisdom about being a mom!

On this episode Dr. Melissa shares her insights from the first 10 episodes, and two ways moms are limiting themselves from adding excitement, challenge, growth and joy to their lives.  She discusses why it's important to do things that scare you a little bit, and why all moms deserve to give themselves credit for the emotional and physical demands of motherhood and all the great stuff they are doing everyday to support their family life. A short episode filled with inspiration to help you step up your game and rock your life a little more.

Lisa is a food and health enthusiast, and a single mom of 3 children, 2 teenage boys and one daughter who is attending university. She  currently  works  full time for a non – profit organization as a teaching kitchen manager, teaching clients about healthy food and cooking on a budget and about how food relates to our health. She loves connecting with people and sharing good food and conversation.

On this episode we talked about Lisa's journey in motherhood, her transition in relocating to another part of the country, starting a business, ending a business, and ultimately finding meaningful work that also allows her to be present for her children. Lisa shared how her separation from the father of her children was a pivotal step in her own growth as a woman, how she has found happiness on her own, and the joy she finds in everyday moments. Lisa believes we are all in charge of our own happiness, certainly something she is modelling for her children and people around her. 

Dr. Sabrina Bercovitch is a mother of 3 beautiful, healthy, vibrant awesome children and a passionate Family Chiropractor. She sees lots of expectant Moms, children of all ages and families in the practice she owns and runs with her husband, Dr. Jason Bercovitch. She transforms lives every day with the LiveWell For Life program, a lifestyle program which teaches and guides people to Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well, Sleep Well and Be Connected Well through optimization of the Brain-Body Connection For Life.

On today's episode Sabrina talks about motherhood, the partnership she has with her husband in both work and life, and how they have created a life balance that works for them. She also shares her story of dealing with Lyme Disease and how her health recovery has profoundly impacted her life, and the mother she is today. Sabrina is a dynamic entrepreneur and mother with lots of great tips in this episode today.  Check it out!

Nikki is a small business owner, a Paleo-living, nature-loving mother of 3 girls ranging in age from 2-6 yrs, and is married to her best friend for almost 10 years. A passionate learner and unconventional thinker, Nikki has taken a very early retirement from teaching in the public school system and is now Unschooling her daughters. We talked about why she made that choice, and how that decision and other 'happy accidents' have flowed into her now living a life she loves. We also discussed some of the challenges she has faced as a mother, criticism about some of her parenting choices, finding acceptance and recovering from perfectionism. Nikki shares what gives her confidence as a woman, what inspires her, and the work it takes to continue to create balance within all of their lives. Nikki also runs her own small business creating pre-made meals for families, and we talked about how she schedules her time effectively and the impact of food choices on her family's life. Nikki is a warm soul who has consciously created a lovely life for herself and her family. This is a great conversation! Check it out!

Dr. Lia Sonnenburg is a Naturopathic Doctor who has practiced in Collingwood for 6 years.  She's a mother of two active, healthy and hilarious young boys under the age of 5.  She's passionate about helping people reach their health goals using the 'physiology prevails over pathology approach'.  By finding the root cause of the problem, the body can then do what it's supposed to - naturally and faithfully.  Her specialties include pediatrics, oncology, digestion, women's health and fertility but she ends up running a fairly busy general practice as well.  Today she shares her ideas about how motherhood has given her more confidence as a woman, given her tremendous joy, how she juggles running a business with two young children, and how she manages to make her family life, marriage and career all work.

We also discussed some of the tips she gives her female patients, the importance of taking care of our basic needs, and how to create boundaries in your life for people's opinions about how you raise your family. Lia is a warm woman with lots of wisdom, you'll hear it in her voice. Check out this episode!

Michelle is a wife and mother of 2 beautiful girls, Ciara 12yrs and Camryn 2yrs.  She works full-time in the recreation field assisting community groups with their programs and connecting families to those programs.  When she's not working or parenting, she's helping others develop a healthy lifestyle.  Today she shares her ideas about motherhood, some defining moments in her life and the dramatic impact it had on who she is as a woman and mother. We also chatted at length about her pursuit of health both physically and mentally, the importance of her workouts and nutrition, how she makes time for it, and most importantly the personal challenges that got her motivated to make some changes in the first place. Michelle has a great commitment to making things happen in her life, and inspires other with her positive attitude!

Dr. Ali Miller is a fifteen year Chiropractic Professional with a strong affinity for women's and children's health and family wellness. Dr. Ali leads a balanced chiropractic lifestyle incorporating exercise, clean eating, and meditation. It is her mission to raise the level of health in her community and she thrives on sharing information and inspiring change. She lives and practices in Bolton, Ontario, Canada. Ali is also a mother to 3 amazing daughters and married to a great guy! On today's episode she talks about how she balances her practice and the busy lives of her 3 girls, how she has kept her 22 year relationship with her husband strong and sexy, and the importance of taking time for herself. She also shares some of her experience in dealing with her own fears as a woman, facing challenges within her family, and how she dealt with them and grew stronger. I particularly loved how she grounds herself consistently in thinking about what kind of example she wants to set for her daughters, and the kinds of experiences she wants to give them to know that they are capable as women and deserving of a great life.  Find Out More About Dr. Ali Miller

Dr. Justine Blainey-Broker is a passionate doctor, an athlete, activist and devoted wife and mother of two teenagers! On this episode she shares her ideas about motherhood and the value of competitive sport in both her life and her children's lives. She also discusses her experience in fighting for equality in hockey as a youth, and how that continues to influence her today as a mother. We discussed how she manages her family's busy schedule, the value of a few key rituals for her, the importance of having a support team, and how she keeps her marriage strong. 

Hosted by Dr. Melissa Longo, each episode offers a lively discussion with an everyday mom who rocks! Every show you'll hear from women of all ages and stages of motherhood sharing their stories and life experiences, leaving you with practical tips, ideas, and inspiration to help you rock your life.