To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. This podcast encourages moms to live their verb and practice self-grace. Join us! To reach more moms, please consider leaving a 5 star review on Apple, Spotify, or Google. Also, be sure to check out my website: https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Follow me on Instagram/Facebook and subscribe on YouTube!
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Beth Wheeler is a licensed pastoral counselor and perinatal mental health specialist. She specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma healing. Beth has a passion for helping moms with emotions and internal dialogue. She offers both in person, virtual as well as group counseling. In addition, Beth founded “Moms Loving Moms”. This organization provides free postpartum kits to new mothers. This episode discusses perinatal mental health, trauma, temperament, and the organization Moms Loving Moms.
For more information you can visit:
Beth Wheeler Counseling: https://www.bethwheelercounseling.com/
Moms Loving Moms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momslovingmoms/
Moms Loving Moms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momslovingmomstn/
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Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Justine Johnson is a chiropractor at LC Chiropractic-Manhattan. Dr. Johnson has a passion for helping others, volunteering in the community, and working with people of all ages. She is an advocate for overall health and wellness and helping patients reach their fullest potential in life.
In this episode, we discuss what a chiropractor does as well as other health topics!
For more information, you can visit:
LC Chiropractic
https://www.lockportchiropractic.com/
LC Chiropractic Manhattan Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/lcmanhattan/
Justine’s Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1931996
*The views and opinions expressed in this program are that of the guest speakers and may not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this podcast. This podcast is meant to support and educate moms, but not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.

Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
My guest, Amber Gilbert, is a Nurse Practitioner, mom of two, and Life/Career coach for busy working and healthcare moms.
Amber encourages self-care, mindset, as well as personal development. She reminds us that we can have a career and also be a good mom! In essence, she is passionate to help mothers live their best lives.
In this episode, we discuss priorities. In the words of Bluey, "Does your outside voice say 'yes' even when your inside voice says 'no'?" We also discuss mental shift, career burn-out, and values.
Stay connected with Amber!
Email: ambergilbertcoaching@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachingwithamber
Instagram: @dnp.amber
Book a consult for coaching with Amber: https://calendly.com/ambergilbertcoaching/consult?fbclid=IwAR2Jk69ofR7xXdsdOhsWzsheshEMj8u1H_iNxv0iMpAMmUUApcl7UnZ7S2I&month=2023-08

Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
My guest today is Prajakta Apte. Prajakta is a Registered Dietician and Founder/CEO of Right Nutrition Works. She has a passion for helping others understand food and demystify the gut microbiome.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of gut health and microbiome, healthy eating tips and strategies for busy moms, as well as gut healing.
*This podcast is to support moms, but we do not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.
Stay connected with Prajakta:
Download her FREE guide-Fix your Gut https://rightnutritionworks.com/fixyourgut-freeguide/
Join her FB group for free training and easy to implement gut healing strategies. (In the group from 9/11-9/22, she is offering FREE training - Gut Renew and Detox Tribe).https://www.facebook.com/groups/886411978616905/
Website: www.rightnutritionworks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rightnutritionworks
Instagram: @rightnutritionworks
Podcast: https://yourguthealthpuzzlemadesimple.buzzsprout.com/share

Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Adversity and difficulty can impact us as mothers. I looked to nature for answers on how to press forward during challenging times.
The aftermath of a wildfire sometimes appears hopeless. However, it is important to remember regrowth and rebirth often occurs after a fire.
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https://www.tomomistolove.com/post/embrace-your-cactus-in-marriage-and-life
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Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
My guest, Molly Sloter from Bradley University, talks about a variety of relaxation techniques for moms. Molly was my piano accompanist for flute performances in music school and we discuss the stress response, perfection, and letting go of tension through body mapping.
This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crg3rVSgwwI
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Perhaps you have thought about Botox, but not quite sure if it's for you. I had the same question and reached out to my friend, Emily Miller, RN, MSN, CAMP, who owns an aesthetic boutique in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In this episode, Emily discusses how she opened her own practice and what to know about a variety of cosmetic procedures. I learned so much!
You can follow Emily here:
https://www.instagram.com/emilymiller_aestheticmedicine/
Check me out on social media and join the To Mom community!
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*This podcast is to support moms, but we do not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.
The views and opinions expressed in this program are that of the guest speakers and may not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this podcast

Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
In this episode, I discuss the importance of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and other medical situations.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Available 24 Hours English and Spanish.
Check me out on social media and join the To Mom community!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhKAdlZP8_tq2-zv3CqhrQ
*This podcast is to support moms, but I do not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.

Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
We discuss OCD and perinatal health with Hannah Balow, NP.
Resources:
https://www.postpartum.net/
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/
*Per MCHB, the hotline is not a crisis line. If you are in suicidal crisis, call or text 988.
*This podcast is to support moms, but we do not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.
Check me out on social media and join the To Mom community!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhKAdlZP8_tq2-zv3CqhrQ

Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Viktor Frankl states, "Between stimulus and response there is a space.” In this episode, I discuss riding emotional waves in order to respond more than react.
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