Perfectly Unprepared

In this weeks episode we are breaking down two simple tips that you can implement to improve your families health & digestion. This so happens to be one of the freebies that I offer and I wanted to make sure that everyone took advantage of it and really understand why these things are so important. Often times we make our health & digestion complicated by fighting our bodies natural processes, these two tips help us get back to the foundations of how our body was meant to function. Tune in to hear all about them and make sure to download the accompanying pdf below! Links:Two Simple Tips Freebie

In this weeks episode we are talking all about High Fructose Corn Syrup. When I was dreaming about transitioning the podcast into tangible episodes that help your family make informed decisions about your health and wellness, this is the type of episode that I knew should be a staple. This episode is going to provide you the quick and important facts on High Fructose Corn Syrup and why you may want to consider minimizing its consumption in your families diets & how to exactly go about doing that. Links:Two Simple Tips Freebie

This is an episode that I have truly been waiting months to record because I cannot even contain my excitement! In this episode I am sharing about my tough decision to leave my job in traditional healthcare and what is next on my journey. Not only am I giving all the details around my WHY for leaving, but I am also hoping this serves as encouragement for anyone who has had a dream on their heart that they have put off pursuing. Check out more details on Perfectly Unprepared Wellness PLLC here!Links:Two Simple Tips Freebie

In this weeks episode we are talking about ditching the idea of the restrictive health culture mentality or this thought that in order to see change for our families health we have to eliminate the things we love. Often times big change can be found in ADDING things to your current routine. Can foods or supplements be added to your families nutrition to support your current health concern or just overall health? Could we focus on adding a healthy lifestyle habit such as drinking more water, moving our bodies more, or prioritizing a sleep routine? Some of the best health improvements can be found in the simple additions to our daily life. Tune in for encouragement today! 

In this week's  episode I am sharing what I did to prepare my body for this current pregnancy (pregnancy #2). The months prior to getting pregnant were really the start of my health & wellness journey so I thought it would be fun to share the things that I did to support my nutrition and lifestyle. Links:Two Simple Tips Freebie Natural Cycles App Intermittent Fasting Transformation Four Sigmatic Mushroom Blend

I get it... between work, activities, and all the other things going on in our busy lives it can be easy to eat on the go or distracted by electronics or other things. In today's society the norm has shifted further and further away from eating together as a family and eating in a hurried state. In today's episode we are chatting about the importance of family meals and why we really should try to prioritize this for the physical and mental health of our families.  Two Simple Tips Freebie 

Want to feel less alone in parenting? Let me share some lessons I learned this week and see if you can relate! Join me for this candid episode of some of the takeaways that an eventful week of parenting brought me (a toddler momma).  Two Simple Tips Freebie 

Did you know that increasing variety in your child's diet is one of the BEST ways to support health? Yep! This ensures that they are getting all of the needed vitamins and minerals to ensure optimal function of all of our amazing functions that our body performs on a daily basis! What's the best way to increase variety?? By asking THIS simple question at every meal… “how can I add more color?” In this episode we are diving into this SIMPLE question and how you can use it to benefit your families health! Freebie Link: 2 simple tips to improve your child's health and digestion! 

Have you been looking for a way to increase variety in your families diets? Wondered how to increase  the number of nutrient dense foods? Or even just wondered how to get produce that is local to your area?  Well, then I may just have the solution for you this season. In this episode we are talking all about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). We talk about what CSA's are, how you find them, and my favorite things about them! Links: CSA Websites: Local Harvest ; Fairshare CSA Coalition Simple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

The term organic seems to be listed on products all throughout the grocery store. You may have thought to yourself,  “what does that really mean?”. Is organic just a gimmick? Is it really worth the extra money? These are all valid questions! Let's break it all down in this week's episode so that you can make a decision on whether organic is right for you and your family. LINKS:Environmental Working Group- Dirty Dozen Environmental Working Group - Clean Fifteen Simple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

With Easter fast approaching I thought it was the perfect time to give a little insight into the popular topic of artificial food dyes. Those adorable little chick-shaped marshmallows and multi-colored chocolate eggs are just waiting to fill Easter baskets and it is my hope that I can provide you with some education about what really makes them look so darn cute. I also share some Easter basket alternatives for your family! LINKS:Simple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

Sometimes as parents we just need something that we can utilize from our parenting tool kit and deem our secret weapon. When it comes to nutrition, smoothies may just be it! It can be really hard to ensure that kids are getting a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates with their meals and this can be additionally challenging for breakfast. Enter… smoothies!Whether you're trying to make sure your kids are getting a well-rounded meal to start their day, overcoming the challenge of picky eaters, or just trying to add in extra nutrients, you are definitely going to want to tune in to this episode for all the details on how you can let smoothies work for you and your kids!LINKS:Protein Recommendations for Age: https://health.choc.org/how-much-protein-does-my-child-need/Show Notes

Join me as I walk you through the six foundations that lead to true health for you and your family.  Just as a car needs more than just gas to function properly, our bodies need more than just food to carry out all of its amazing functions.Tune in to hear the 6 things that lay that groundwork so that we can have all our processes optimized and lead healthy & happy lives!LINKS & RESOURCESSimple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

I get it.. drinking only water can get super boring! But is juice the best alternative? In today's episode, we are discussing the ugly truth of the juice industry and what I recommend instead. Tune in to hear the reasons behind why I don't recommend juice and how to help your juice drinker stop their bad habit!

As parents, we don't want to make mistakes. But, we are sometimes so fearful of doing the wrong thing for our families that we freeze and make no changes at all. I am here to reassure you that perfection is something that we place on ourselves and that shouldn't hold us back from achieving true health and happiness.Tune into this week's episode to learn some helpful mindset shifts we can make so we can take imperfect action and create the life we want for ourselves and our children.LINKS:Simple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

If there was one thing that I could pinpoint and say THIS  is the main reason for the decline in our health, then this would ABSOLUTELY be it. In our society today we are all about foods that taste so good, but that are doing more to hurt us than help us.Tune in to today's episode to chat about what these foods really are and how we can easily overcome this health hurdle. LINKS:Simple Way's to Improve Your Child's Digestion Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f0ddefa48787c3c5ff6130

This week we are kicking off a new season of the podcast. I'll be breaking down what I've been up to over this past year and why I can honestly say I am showing up now as a completely different person than I was the last time I released new episodes! Tune in to find out what exciting things you can expect out of future episodes and how I intend to help you to discover true health and happiness for your families as I work towards this for my own family as well!

This week for Random Though Thursday, I am describing three types of personalities when it comes to entertaining in your home. I am curious to find out what type you identify with! Listen along to find out which one describes me! Comparison can be hard when it comes to these different personality types, but I am here to encourage you to embrace who you are.  Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perfectlyunprepared/ 

Watching your child throw up is one of those situations that makes you feel so helpless as a parent. Pair this with the fact that many times we don't quite know WHY our child is vomiting and it makes for a pretty stressful situation. In this episode we discuss the most common reasons for vomiting for each age group so that next time this situation occurs you can narrow down the cause a little easier.

Happy random thought Thursday! This week is week one of our Thursday bonus episodes where I just chat candidly about whatever is on my mind whether it be events of the week, things I am struggling with or learning in parenthood,  or something I know that you can relate to.   

We have all heard of the term "breast is best". But what does that actually mean? We have come to just accept this truth without being truly informed of the benefits to both mom and baby when it comes to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not a walk in the park journey. It requires alot of dedication by both mom and the support system that she has around her. On this weeks episode we are diving in to the health benefits that breastfeeding provides to both mom and baby to shed some insight into the why behind "breast is best".  SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/why-is-breast-best

Drinking water is well known to be a basic foundation to our health. So why is it that we always feel like we aren't drinking enough? In this episode we talk about how much water your child SHOULD be drinking. I include tangible action steps that you can take to work up to that goal amount of water, whether your child is 6 months or 6 years old.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/increasing-water-intake-in-children 

As mommas we tend to fall prey to the idea that it is normal for our world to constantly feel like it is spinning out of control. On this weeks episode we talk about 5 things that we can do to take care of ourselves as moms. Whether you are a new mom or a seasoned one, these things are going to help you on your journey to finding peace and joy in motherhood. Motherhood Community & FREE Journal: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/community

COVID-19 has been portrayed as a virus that is mostly effecting adults, but is that still the case? In this weeks episode I discuss how children are being impacted by this virus and the trends that I have noticed in the primary care setting throughout the pandemic. We dive in to the symptoms we are seeing in children from newborn through the teenage years and the magnitude of the problem as we enter the year 2022. FREE Motherhood Journal: www.perfectlyunprepared.com

The topic of developmental milestones gives most parents a little bit of nervous energy. The worry of "is my child doing "x" on time?" is a thought that goes through all of our heads at one point or another. In this episode I challenge you to stop the comparisons and meet your child where they are at. We cover all aspects of developmental delays including how to identify them, what to do if your child has one and how you can prevent or overcome them.  FREE Motherhood Journal: www.perfectlyunprepared.com

I have officially completed my first year as a parent. My son turns one this week and so I am sharing my 10 top things that I have learned this year. From being a mom, to taking care of myself and my marriage, I cover all of the topics. Come dive in and listen to my takeaways, because I bet you they are different than yours so there's bound to be a lesson to learn.  SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/10-things-i-learned-in-my-first-year-as-a-parent

There is no better advocate for your child than you. When it comes to advocating for your childs health, it can sometimes feel wrong to question the expert or speak out when something doesn't feel right. I am here to give you permission to do exactly that. In this weeks episode I discuss exactly how advocacy looks in healthcare. SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/how-to-advocate-for-your-childs-health

It can be difficult to decide what is the best resource for pediatric health information. Whether you are looking for something regarding an illness, development, sleep or diet, I am here to share my recommendations on where to find the answers. Not only are these sources reliable, but they also are available to you at a moments notice.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/best-resources-for-kids-health-information

Should I give my child whole milk? Maybe skim, soy, almond or even none at all? These are all questions parents have regarding the addition of milk into their childs diet. I'm discussing milk across the age groups and answering how much, when, how, and why! SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/whole-skim-or-soy-get-the-details-on-milk-consumption-in-kids

Antibiotics have become such a normal part of modern day medicine. Your child might have a runny nose, fever, cough, or sore throat and you think "maybe they need an antibiotic?". In this episode we bust the myths and explore the frightening truth about antibiotics for common respiratory illnesses in children and why we should think twice before taking them.   SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/antibiotics-aren-t-always-needed-for-green-boogers-busting-antibiotic-myths

What if I told you that your child has likely had Herpangina and you didn't even know it? This virus is one that most parents have never even heard of, but it likely has already gone through your household or it will at some point. Today I explain all the details on this illness so you can know what to expect for your child no matter how old they are. SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/herpan-what-the-virus-your-child-has-likely-had-and-you-didn-t-even-know-it

If you are a parent who finds yourself overwhelmed when it comes to the health, development, and everyday events of raising your child, then this podcast is for you. Listen in as I introduce myself, share my why and talk about what's to come in this podcast. Whether you are going through the newborn phase or the teenage years or somewhere in between you are bound to learn something new. SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/conquering-the-overwhelm-of-parenting

Going to the doctor for your child is only needed when they are sick or when they need vaccinations, right? Wrong! In this episode we talk about why it is important to take your child to the doctor from the newborn phase all the way through the teenage years on a regular basis. Sleep, development, sexual health, puberty, diet and so many more things are discussed in this episode. SHOWNOTES: https://www.perfectlyunprepared.com/post/does-my-child-really-need-to-go-to-the-doctor-when-they-aren-t-sick

Raise your hand if you felt prepared for parenthood? Yeah, me neither and I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Cue The Perfectly Unprepared podcast. Designed to educate and empower parents so that next time a situation or question arises about their child's health they can say "I've got this". You can expect weekly episodes on children's health topics from me, an expert in pediatric primary care and also a mom who is learning as she goes that nothing is textbook when it comes to raising tiny humans. Join the Perfectly Unprepared community at www.perfectlyunprepared.com