Meet Doc B
Who Am I
Heyyyy! Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Brenda Trudell, and I am a certified prenatal and pediatric chiropractor of 20 years; a single, homeschooling mama to my beautiful daughter; a birth and breastfeeding junkie; lover of camping; fledgling herbalist; wannabe gardener and homesteader; a pretty decent cook; a current member of Team Perimenopause (lol) ; and an endless supporter and researcher for all things holistic, natural and wellness minded. Oh, and I like swear words. A lot.
Who is this For
This space is primarily for moms/women, but there will honestly be so many great topics that men will benefit from it too. Originally created to share my own personal pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and parenting stories, it has evolved over the years to something much bigger. I'll dive deeper into topics that may be covered in the next section, but if you are looking for a natural way through life, an alternative health route, or if you question a ton of shit in general about what we've been told about our existence, then this is for YOU. Read my first blog post from back in the day to see if you really want to be here, because this site may not be for everyone ;)
WTF Will We Talk About
This is where it gets fun! Topics will be wide ranging but will have a similar theme or thread weaving it all together. Basically, how do we get back to normal, human existence? How do we see through the bullshit propaganda that permeates all of it--womanhood, motherhood, childhood, food, society? Because once you see it, you can't unsee it. We will chat about periods, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, the V word that can't be discussed, how we're being poisoned through air, water and food, backyard gardening, fake beauty standards, Big Pharma, perimenopause, chiropractic, alternative healthcare, the sun, grounding, life after divorce, healing trauma, turning off the fucking news, taking your true power back, homeopathy, energy medicine, making your own food, detoxing, sauna and red light therapy, and so much more. The topics are endless because the bullshit thrown at us is endless. But the great news is you are more powerful than you know, so I am going to (hopefully) teach you a few things and help you find yourself.
What to Expect
Some written blog entries, some videos, podcast episodes, lots of stories, bits of wisdom, a few fucking swears (it’s a great stress reliever), and lots of hope. I plan to have awesome guests on the podcast, too. Some moms who have been through some shit and want to share. Some trusted health professionals. I want this to be useful but not boring. I have decades of shit inside me, and women’s wisdom spilling from me, and it needs a proper escape. I hope to educate and inspire, while getting you to laugh, cry and get real pissed off.
What It's Not
This site is not direct medical advice in any shape or form. I will be sharing my own personal stories, and stories of others I am connected with, but every individual is different and has unique medical needs. My hope is that you may look into things deeper, have an open mind to alternatives, ask the questions that need to be asked of your own providers, and think critically when it comes to the status quo. But this is not to say that you should do XYZ. It is to say that if ABC are not working for YOU, then maybe look into alternatives. Also, I am not an expert crafter, gardener, chef or parent, so me sharing my strategies may sound like complete bullshit to you if you are an expert in these areas. I apologize in advance for being an amateur at most things in life. This ain’t HGTV, but I do love me some DIY.
Welcome to TAR
If you have made it this far, welcome to the shitshow. Be sure to check out all our social media links, subscribe to the podcast, and get signed up for our email list. Things are moving pretty fast these days, and I don't want you to miss something good. And feel free to share our stuff with someone who is on The Alternative Route journey as well. And THANK YOU!
