By Sarah Fragoso • Leave a Comment • Last Updated March 18, 2019 • Originally Posted February 14, 2019

Better Everyday Podcast | Buddha Sat Right Here with Midwife Dena Moes

Better Everyday #115 The Buddha Sat Right Here with Midwife Dena Moes

On this episode we were joined by Dena Moes to talk about her new book which chronicles her family’s trip through India and Nepal called The Buddha Sat Right Here. Dena and her family uprooted their very American life with homework, play practice and soccer games for nine months of adventure in Southeast Asia. Here what she learned about herself and her family as well as her experience of the vivid contrast of self-care, maternal support and womanhood in the East vs. what we know in the West. This show a great conversation and extra special because Dena was Sarah’s midwife for her homebirth with her youngest son Rowan!

Learn more about Dena on her website and get your copy of Dena’s book here.

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About Sarah Fragoso

Sarah Fragoso is an international best selling author of 6 books, co-owner of the Chico, CA based gym JS Strength and Conditioning, and founder of the Everyday Paleo franchise. Sarah also is the co-host of the popular Podcast, Better Everyday with Sarah and Dr. Brooke and she also conducts workshops and retreats on the subjects of nutrition, lifestyle and fitness.

Her message is from the heart and she carries a genuine desire to help other families looking for guidance. These attributes have contributed to her successes and provide the drive to keep the discoveries coming.

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Sarah Fragoso is an international best selling author of 6 books, co-owner of the Chico, CA based gym JS Strength and Conditioning, and founder of the Everyday Paleo franchise. Sarah also is the co-host of the popular Podcast, Better Everyday with Sarah and Dr. Brooke and she also conducts workshops and retreats on the subjects of nutrition, lifestyle and fitness.

Her message is from the heart and she carries a genuine desire to help other families looking for guidance. These attributes have contributed to her successes and provide the drive to keep the discoveries coming.