Pathways to Family Wellness

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Joel 'Gator' Warsh about the controversial subject of vaccine mandates in a fair and balanced way. Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. He is a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space. Dr. Gator is married to Sarah Intelligator, an attorney, whose Holistic Divorce and Family Law practice is located in Beverly Hills. For almost 20 years, she has taught yoga throughout Los Angeles. Dr. Joel was given the nickname, Dr. Gator, by his peers after marrying Sarah Intelligator (yes that is her real last name) and the nickname stuck. Dr. Gator is an avid athlete, foodie and traveler. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/    

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking once again with Dr. Satya Sardonicus about The Hidden Role of Fascia in Nervous System Health: What Every Parent and Practitioner Should Know Dr. Satya is a visionary healer, fascia expert, and the creator of the NeuroFascial Flow Method. After navigating years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms that mainstream medicine couldn't explain, she not only reclaimed her own health - she pioneered a whole new approach to healing that blends fascial science, nervous system regulation, trauma resolution, and deep somatic wisdom.   Dr. Satya now helps both individuals and healthcare providers reimagine what's possible - especially for those with complex or chronic conditions. Her work invites us to stop chasing symptoms and instead listen to the body's innate intelligence… to create lasting change from the inside out.   https://drsatyawellness.com Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this podcast we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kristen Hosaka about this important phrase: Birth is rarely about failure, it's often about misalignment, imbalance, and the need for additional support. Dr. Kristen Hosaka, DC, CACCP, is a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor, educator, and advocate for physiological birth. A graduate of Parker Chiropractic College (2002, Cum Laude), she has dedicated over two decades to supporting families through her private practice, Turning Point Wellness Center, in the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hosaka's clinical expertise is rooted in hands-on experience—she spent a decade working in birth centers and has attended over 250 births. Her passion for optimizing maternal and infant health led her to earn the Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner designation in 2017 and become a Dynamic Body Balancing Instructor in 2022. As an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), Dr. Hosaka teaches "Adjusting for Birth: Maternal Biomechanics and the Effects of Fetal Positioning," a course that builds on her knowledge of prenatal biomechanics. She has presented at numerous midwifery and chiropractic conferences, including the Spinning Babies Confluence and the ICPA Gathering, where she shares insights on topics such as sacral biomechanics and fetal malposition. A mother of five and grandmother to one, Dr. Hosaka brings both professional and personal wisdom to her work. She is committed to helping pregnant individuals achieve balanced, empowered births and to reducing birth trauma through gentle, empowered care. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we speak with Rachel and Greg Denning about nourishing a solid partnership and romantic relationship while parenting. Successful, happy, extraordinary families don't happen by accident — they're built with the right skills, strategies, and habits. That's what Rachel Denning teaches. A mom of seven, wife to her best friend Greg, and world traveler to over 60 countries, Rachel is the co-host of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast and author of Better Than Great: The Extraordinary Family Life Formula. She's helped thousands of families around the world create more peace, love, and unity in their homes by teaching them how to stop reacting to problems and start proactively building the family life they actually want. As Rachel says, "Healing your family is the way to heal the world." Greg Denning is a lifestyle and business strategist for businessmen and entrepreneurs with families. He and his wife have been blissfully married for 24 years. They have seven amazing children, with whom they love to travel the globe. Greg is the founder of the Formidable Family Man Tribe, the author of the Formidable Family Man Playbook, and the co-host with his wife of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast. https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we have an opportunity to speak with Greg Denning about family, life, travel, and the things he's learned as a father of 7 amazing children while traveling the world. Originally set to release in the summer. Greg Denning is a lifestyle and business strategist for businessmen and entrepreneurs with families. He and his wife have been blissfully married for 24 years. They have seven amazing children, with whom they love to travel the globe. Greg is the founder of the Formidable Family Man Tribe, the author of the Formidable Family Man Playbook, and the co-host with his wife of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast. https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will continue our conversation with Chantal Traub about nurturing the amazing process of birth with optimal biomechanics as well as interoception and the polyvagal principles of nervous system harmony. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as "Next Question" with Katie Couric, "The Women's Health Podcast" and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In the episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pamela Stone about her recent article in Pathways titled, "Hold On, Don't Push!" Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP has owned a family wellness salutogenic-based chiropractic practice in Kennesaw, GA for the past 23 years. She has attained her diplomate in pediatric and prenatal care through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics and is also an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), teaching "Perinatal Care with Webster Technique Certification" to chiropractors across the country. She credits regular chiropractic care for allowing her to be healthy and injury-free. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Chantal Traub about the nature of pushing, birth skills, and the imporance of the right support. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as "Next Question" with Katie Couric, "The Women's Health Podcast" and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Satya Sardonicus about transofrming trauma through fluid adaptability, both in her own journey and through helping others.  Dr. Satya is a visionary healer, fascia expert, and the creator of the NeuroFascial Flow Method. After navigating years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms that mainstream medicine couldn't explain, she not only reclaimed her own health - she pioneered a whole new approach to healing that blends fascial science, nervous system regulation, trauma resolution, and deep somatic wisdom.   Dr. Satya now helps both individuals and healthcare providers reimagine what's possible - especially for those with complex or chronic conditions. Her work invites us to stop chasing symptoms and instead listen to the body's innate intelligence… to create lasting change from the inside out. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Maryn Green and Jason Leister about their transition away from the matrix and into sovereign parenting, birthing, business, and raising 10 children.  Maryn Green has been attending women as a midwife since 2009; first as a licensed midwife and now as a spiritual midwife that helps facilitate the ceremonies of birth and mothering for aligned women.   Maryn is well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association (indiebirth.org), which serves and educates women and midwives all over the world. She has written hundreds of blog posts about pregnancy, birth, midwifery as a spiritual process, radical birth and mothering and recorded almost 300 episodes of her podcast, "Taking Back Birth" that encourage women and midwives to rethink what they have been taught, and re-connect with ancient wisdom and the spiritual journey of it all. For a radical Birth Midwifery School visit indiebirthmidwiferyschool.org Jason Leister is a recovering "Straight-A Sheep" who spent the first 30 years of his life thinking, doing and saying what he was told. One day, he realized that virtually everything he thought to be true was a lie. Since then he has been on a journey searching for the truth about everything. He is the father of 10 children, is psychologically unemployable, and publishes the Sovereign Business Daily e-newsletter, where he writes about sovereignty, freedom, family, business, and living well outside of the Matrix. See more at sovereignbusiness.org. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we have the honor of speaking once again with Peter Gray, PhD about the instinctive drive of children to learn through play and how many of the rules and regulations set to govern children stifle their development.  Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience who for many years has been studying play. Among other things, he is the author of an introductory psychology textbook, now in its 8th edition (with David Bjorklund as co-author of editions 7 & 8), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. He is also author of Free to learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life, which has been published in 18 languages. You can learn more about his work, download pdf's of some of his research-based articles, and view some of his public presentations, at his personal website https://www.petergray.org. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Gregg Stern about Intent and Holding Space. Dr. Gregg Stern is a chiropractor with a Family Wellness practice in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He has Diplomate degrees in the areas of Chiropractic Pediatric, Maternity and Family Wellness Care and Acupuncture and has published research on Chiropractic and Infertility. Dr. Stern has been involved in the educational branch of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association for years and is a member of the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. Dr. Stern is also a past president of the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Stern's practice focuses on enhancement of health, performance and overall wellness of the body, mind and spirit for all family members. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Geiger about chiropractic care for moms and babies. Dr. Lisa Geiger has a passion for chiropractic and connection. As a sought-after speaker in the birth, lactation, and chiropractic communities, she spreads awareness about supporting optimal function and how that serves individuals and families. She empowers parents and parents-to-be on their journey through her work in the office and the community. She offers practitioners the skills and tools to serve and support their patients and the broader communities.  Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we speak with Chantal Traub about the polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and connected during birth and postpartum. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as "Next Question" with Katie Couric, "The Women's Health Podcast" and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Pam Jarboe about Raising Emotionally Resilient Children. Dr. Pam Jarboe, a chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, has built and sold three successful practices and founded ChiroBloom, a training organization helping chiropractors grow thriving practices and fullfilling lives. Inspired by chiropractic's profound healing effects, Dr. Jarboe has become a passionate advocate, speaking globally to promote the profession. Her unique blend of expertise and compassion fuels her mission to empower chiopractors to make a greater impact worldwide. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough who has a special interest in understanding birth trauma and helping become more aware of its prevalence, preventing it, and healing from it. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Linda Slak about your amazing child and their sensitive developing nervous system as well as ways to maximize your child's development. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Jay Warren about birth imprints and the surprising discoveries about what babies do and don't remember and can and cannot perceive and how the birth process can shape who we are as adults. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode we will speak with Dr. Stephanie Libs about the continuum of birth and breastfeeding and how interventions have effects on feeding. We'll also talk about attachment, bonding, and parenting, and how it all relates to feeding. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

This episode is more for chiropractors and chiropractic students. In this episode we will speak with Dr. Eric Plasker about the 100 Year Lifestyle concept based on the principles of chiropractic and the chiropractic lifestyle. Listen to discover the values and inspiration behind the 100 year lifestyle. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/