Episodes
Post Traumatic Parenting
What if your trauma could become your superpower in parenting? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, clinical child psychologist and author of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle, Become th...
Kumiko Kanayama is a Shiatsu Grandmaster
In this episode of How I Ally, I sit down with Kumiko Kanayama, founder of the longest-running Shiatsu center in the U.S., to explore the healing wisdom of her family tradition. We talk about: How Shiatsu goes beyond massage ...
It’s Time to Say the Word Out Loud
It’s time to say it out loud—vagina—and stop the shame. Lucinda Koza talks with Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, about why accurate language saves lives, the first non-hormonal, on-demand birth control, and how t...
And Then Something Like Caregiving Happens
In this powerful conversation, Lucinda Koza talks with her longtime friend Melissa Gillis — caregiver, mom of twins, and therapist — about navigating life after a decade of caring for her mom with Huntington’s Disease. They s...
Spiritual Allyship: The Story of Sean/a
What does it mean to truly show up for someone? In this powerful episode, Lucinda Koza speaks with psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison about her decade-long friendship with Sean/a—an intersex woman w...
The Black Maternal Health Crisis
Guest: Dr. Isabel Morgan, Senior Advisor of Maternal Health at the Black Women’s Health Imperative Episode Summary: In this powerful and necessary conversation, Dr. Isabel Morgan shares hard truths and hopeful pathways forwar...
When the Village Shrinks: The Life-Changing Power of Peer Support
In this episode of How I Ally, host Lucinda Koza sits down with Beth Giannobile, a peer support specialist with Mom2Mom, a New Jersey-based helpline for caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Beth shares her powerful jo...
If I Want My Child to Talk, I Need to Give Him Something to Talk About
Claudia Charles-Sardine is a powerhouse appellate court attorney, but her most personal case? Advocating for her son, Justin, who is on the autism spectrum. In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, Claudia shares how...
What if You Were at a Carceral Crossroads?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Lucinda Koza is joined by Dr. Lisa De La Rue—licensed psychologist, trauma specialist, and Chief Education and Research Officer at Urban Alchemy—for a candid conversation about pa...
No Elevator to Everest
Lucinda Koza welcomes Will Acuff—entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Corner to Corner—for a rich conversation about parenting, purpose, and what it means to truly ally with your community. From playing the Apollo to launc...
Will Having Children Ruin Your Marriage?
In this candid and eye-opening episode of How I Ally, Lucinda Koza is joined by relationship coach and therapist Rich Heller, founder of Rich in Relationship. With decades of experience—and deep personal insight—Rich helps pa...
This Will Change How you Think About Mental Health (with Navi Hughes)
In this deeply resonant episode of How I Ally, Lucinda Koza is joined by Navi Hughes—a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, therapist, and emotional intelligence coach. Navi opens up about her journey...
Living a Life by Design with Dr. LaNail R. Plummer
Dr. LaNail R. Plummer is not just a mental health powerhouse—she’s a revolution in motion. In this rich and intentional conversation, we dive into how she’s built a life aligned with her values as a veteran, CEO of Onyx Thera...
Can Your Disability Become Your Superpower?
With guest Steven Lowell on How I Ally with Lucinda Koza What happens when you stop hiding the hardest part of yourself—and start leading with it instead? In this deeply human, candid conversation, Lucinda Koza sits down with...
How I Ally Trailer
Discover the lighthearted side of postpartum recovery, traumatic birth, and infertility with expert insights and real conversations on How I Ally.
Letting Go: The Surprising Secret to Conception Success
Navigating the emotional and psychological landscape of fertility challenges doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. That’s where fertility coach Becky Ackerman comes in, sharing her candid experiences and insights from h...
What Do Baseball and IVF Have in Common?
As a single mother by choice, Lakia Holmes bravely turned to IVF after being diagnosed with infertility, reshaping her life and dreams in unexpected ways. In this laid-back chat with host Lucinda Koza, Lakia opens up about th...
Breaking the Silence: Gloria Kolb’s Journey to Revolutionize Women’s Health
Gloria Kolb, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of Elida, joins us to chat about her groundbreaking work in women's health, specifically tackling incontinence with her innovative Elitone device. Her personal journey with incont...
From Swaddles to Solutions: Liz Hilton’s Journey in Postpartum Innovation
Liz Hilton is revolutionizing postpartum support with her innovative swaddle technology, the Swaddelini, designed to help babies sleep through the night. Host Lucinda Koza delves into Liz's inspiring journey from founding her...
From NICU to Novelist: Elaine Roth’s Journey of Resilience
Navigating the challenges of the NICU and the complexities of grief, Elaine Roth shares her poignant journey as a mother and writer with host Lucinda Koza. After the premature birth of her daughter, Elaine found herself facin...
Shameless Mama Wellness: Redefining Self-Care for New Mothers
Overcoming birth trauma is a vital conversation that needs to be addressed, and Lucinda Koza sits down with perinatal mental health specialist Marilyn Cross Coleman to dive deep into this important topic. Marilyn shares her p...
What if you had treatment-resistant postpartum depression?
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Kristina Leos, a NICU nurse turned NICU mom, as she shares her powerful journey through postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter, Victoria. Kristina's unique perspect...
Breaking the Taboo: Real Talk on Postpartum Pleasure and Relationships
Rediscovering intimacy and pleasure postpartum is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of motherhood, and Nikkita Grady is here to shed light on this critical journey. As a certified postpartum pleasure and intimacy coach, Nik...
A Home-Like Birth Experience within a Hospital Setting...is it Possible?
Join us as we explore empowering in-hospital birth practices with Angela Anderson, a dedicated certified nurse midwife with nearly three decades of experience. Angela emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care, informe...