Podcasts about Pregnancy

Creatine is a hot subject right now, but I'm guessing you might not know as much about it as you could. Well step into a new creatine masterclass with our friends from Qualia. This episode shows you why it is not just for muscle, but one of the most powerful and well studied upgrades for brain energy, metabolism, sleep resilience, and long term human performance. You will learn how creatine supports mitochondria, buffers ATP, reduces cravings, and helps you think, train, and recover with more energy instead of relying on willpower. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Greg Kelly for a deep, practical masterclass on creatine and energy biology. Greg Kelly is a naturopathic physician, functional medicine expert, and longtime researcher in supplements and nootropics. He has spent decades studying creatine, mitochondrial function, cognition, and performance, and has contributed to peer reviewed research while working directly with athletes, clinicians, and high performers. Together, Dave and Greg break down how creatine works at the cellular level, why it matters for cognition, emotional regulation, and metabolism, and how it supports the brain and body during stress, sleep deprivation, dieting, and recovery. They explore neuroplasticity, ATP production, magnesium, methylation, and why energy availability drives discipline, focus, and resilience more effectively than willpower alone. They also explain why creatine matters for women, aging adults, and people dealing with fatigue or obesity, and how creatine supports brain function even when muscle mass is low. This conversation connects bodybuilding research with modern longevity science, nootropics, functional medicine, and sleep optimization. Dave and Greg also expose why creatine quality matters, how contaminants can impair mitochondrial function, why some products fail label claims, and how to choose forms that absorb better and cause less bloating. Practical strategies like dosing, timing, stacking with magnesium, and using creatine with hot coffee are all covered, including why Dave uses it with Danger Coffee as part of his Smarter Not Harder approach. You'll Learn: • Why creatine acts as an ATP buffer for both muscles and the brain • How mitochondria drive cognition, metabolism, and emotional regulation • The real dosing debate from low daily maintenance to higher cognitive doses • Why women often need more creatine than men • How creatine supports performance during sleep deprivation and sleep debt • The link between magnesium, creatine phosphate, and ATP production • How methylation and TMG relate to creatine synthesis and timing • Why creatine can reduce cravings by improving cellular energy • How low quality creatine and contaminants can damage mitochondrial function • When creatine matters most for longevity, resilience, and human performance Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Thank you to our sponsors! • Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE at https://www.screenfit.com/dave • ECHO Water | Go to http://echowater.com/dave and use code DAVE10 for 10% off your ECHO Flask • NeuroVeda Health | Go to https://www.neurovedahealth.com/aspery to learn more and book your week • STEMREGEN | Go to http://stemregen.co/dave30 and use code DAVE30 for 30% off your next order Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. 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In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Anna Glezer, a renowned reproductive psychiatrist and founder of Women's Wellness Psychiatry to the Egg Whisperer Show. Dr. Glezer has dedicated her career to supporting fertility patients, many of whom I've had the privilege to care for, through some of the most emotionally challenging moments of their reproductive journeys. With training from Harvard Medical School and UCSF, she brings a compassionate, integrative approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression during fertility treatment, pregnancy, and beyond. Get the full show notes on my website. Our conversation dives deep into the unique emotional landscape of fertility and pregnancy. Together, we explore how hormonal changes, societal pressures, and the ups and downs of the fertility journey can impact mental health. Dr. Glezer shares her expertise on building a strong foundation for emotional wellbeing, the importance of individualized care, and practical strategies for navigating grief, loss, and the rollercoaster of hope and disappointment. In this episode, we cover: The unique ways stress, anxiety, and depression manifest during fertility treatment and pregnancy How to build a strong support system and foundation for mental health The role of lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and supplements in emotional wellbeing Coping with grief and loss after unsuccessful fertility treatments or pregnancy loss Strategies for managing anxiety and "what if" thinking during subsequent pregnancies How Dr. Glezer tailors her integrative approach to each patient's needs Advice for loved ones and fertility teams on providing meaningful support Resources: Women's Wellness Psychiatry: https://annaglezermd.com/ Resolve: The National Infertility Association: resolve.org Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates 

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they kick off the 2026 tennis season with an exclusive interview with the legendary Ons Jabeur. In this episode, Ons Jabeur opens up about her pregnancy, her experiences with the PIF maternity program, and her official timeline for a comeback in late 2026. Plus, Kim Clijsters provides a personal update on her Achilles recovery and shares her "tennis eye" analysis on the current state of the tour. Welcome to Love All! We're so happy you're here. If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes and stay close to the heart of the game, follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  FAVORITE FOLLOWS: Heidi Barlow: https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthwithheidi/?hl=en Courtney Nguyen: https://bsky.app/profile/fortydeucetwits.bsky.social ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 3:34 Kim's Health Update: Recovering from a ruptured Achilles 4:47 Bonding with Holger Rune over injury rehab. 5:45 “Henley's Headlines” 6:19 Battle of the Sexes 9:54 Venus Williams' AO Wildcard 12:25 Maria Sakkari's Strong Start 14:13 Bouzas Maneiro beats Coco Gauff 17:49 Hubi Hurkacz beats Alexander Zverev 20:04 Ons Jabeur Joins the Show 21:18 Jabeur Pregnancy Update 23:56 Ons' goal to return to the tour by late 2026/early 2027 28:02 Grand Slam pressure vs. starting a family. 31:09 Why Ons stays late to sign every autograph. 35:45 PIF Maternity Program 38:09 Protected Rankings for a return to the Grand Slams. 39:49 Scouting Aryna Sabalenka 42:21 Scouting Iga Świątek 44:00 Scouting Coco Gauff 46:45 How Ons changed her grip as a junior. 48:16 Souting Mirra Andreeva 49:37 Why Ons doesn't like watching tennis as a fan. 51:23 Sakkari's fitness and backhand improvements. 53:16 Reliving the Semifinal 54:04 Favorite meal 55:19 Alternate Career 56:18 The Best Advice 58:25 Ons' obsession with Harley Davidsons 1:01:19 Favorite Follows Segment 1:03:41 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breastfeeding is often framed as natural, yet so many mothers struggle, feel overwhelmed, or are told their bodies are failing them. In this episode, we break down five major factors that can sabotage breastfeeding and why women are rarely prepared for them.We explore how birth interventions, IV fluids, epidurals, misinformation, lack of postpartum support, and unrealistic expectations around sleep and feeding can deeply impact milk supply, confidence, and the breastfeeding relationship. We also unpack why phrases like “fed is best” can sometimes shut down honest conversations about the real challenges mothers face.This conversation is not about shame or blame. It's about education, context, and holding nuance. Tools like formula, C-sections, and IVF can be life-saving and necessary, but they should not be treated as the first or only option without addressing root causes and the systemic gaps in maternal care.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction & Why this conversation matters02:15 How birth influences breastfeeding07:10 IV fluids, engorgement & supply panic12:30 Epidurals & interventions18:45 The worst breastfeeding advice24:10 Bottles, pacifiers & nipple confusion30:05 Where “fed is best” falls short36:40 Systemic gaps in breastfeeding education43:20 Formula, IVF & C-sections51:10 Sleep pressure & breastfeeding58:30 Compassion, context & informed choice1:03:30 Final reflectionsIn This Episode, We Cover:• How birth experiences influence breastfeeding success• Common breastfeeding myths and harmful advice• Why supply-and-demand is rarely explained clearly• How sleep pressure disrupts maternal instincts• Why breastfeeding struggles are not a personal failure

Pregnancy care centers have discovered something powerful—when a mother sees her unborn child on an ultrasound, her heart is usually changed. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Dr. Julie Parton, Darlene Norberg, and Tammy Schafer in a classic discussion on how ultrasounds are making a profound difference in saving the lives of babies. Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

We are BACK and ringing in the New Year strong, baby! In this episode, we're sharing some major personal and collective updates, including the announcement of our upcoming in-person Advanced Human Design Training Retreat in Palm Springs. We are so excited to kick off 2026 by connecting with our community in an ease-full and conscious way—and we are finally able to host a retreat in the U.S., making it even easier for more of you to join us!   As we move closer toward the New Paradigm, more and more people are awakening to the power of Human Design and living in alignment with their Strategy & Authority—dramatically transforming their relationship to Self. But as the world shifts toward greater individual alignment, an important question arises: how do we integrate that evolution into our partnerships, families, and parenting? In this advanced in-person learning experience, we'll be exploring the fascinating Human Design mechanics of relationships, compatibility, sexuality, transit impacts, composite charts, couples readings, group dynamics, and more. Find all the details at the link below!   In this episode, we also explore the sacredness of conscious conception, the polarity of birth and death, and the importance of honoring radically different paths and timelines. We reflect on support, grief, embodiment, and trusting divine timing as we step into 2026—a collective 1 year in numerology, marking a time of new beginnings, boldness, and forward momentum.   Key Takeaways: Details about our in-person Palm Springs retreat, focused on advanced Human Design teachings around relationships, partnerships, sexuality, family, and group dynamics. Why conscious choice is central to alignment, especially when navigating major life decisions like conception, relationships, and family. How Dana's conception journey highlights the power of shadow work, patience, and surrender, showing that clarity often emerges through deep inner initiation rather than mental planning. Why birth and death are mirrored portals, with grief, loss, and new life often overlapping as part of a larger spiritual initiation and cycle of transformation. How 2026 marks a collective Year 1 in numerology, inviting boldness, movement, creativity, and aligned action after years of closure and inner work.   The Strength We Carry - Book By Jacklyn AKA Luna Lynn DM her on Instagram for a signed copy!: @lunalynn.poetry   DayLuna: Palm Springs Advanced Human Design Training Retreat Tickets on sale January 10th at 10am PST!   64 Gates & Gene Keys Mastery Course   FREE Transits & The Harmonic Gate Mini-Course FREE Human Design Readings 101 Masterclass   Book a Reading With Us Here!   EXPLORE LUNYA Use code: DAYLUNA for 15% off   Human Design Chart Software: BodygraphChart.com Use code: DAYLUNA for 50% off your first 12 months!   Get our book: Your Human Design! Online Human Design Reader Training Digital Products & Video Courses daylunalife.com Instagram: @‌d.a.y.l.u.n.a

On a mission to bring conscious children into this world, Chelsea Ann speaks directly to mothers on how to create a deeper connection with themselves. In this episode, Chelsea Ann, a mother, author, and modern healer, shares her wisdom on how women can cultivate deeper self-connection throughout their motherhood journey. Having published three impactful books under the pen name Pritam Atma, Chelsea offers a unique blend of Western medicine and spiritual practices to guide women through conscious conception, pregnancy, and beyond. Her books—Mystical Motherhood: Create a Happy and Conscious Family, Fertile: Prepare Your Body, Mind and Spirit for Conception and Pregnancy, and Alchemy of Becoming: The Journey to Finding the One—focus on empowering women to embrace both their physical and spiritual selves in the process of raising more conscious children. With over a decade of experience in women's health, reproductive medicine, and integrative practices, Chelsea has combined her education in Psychology, nursing, and family medicine with studies from renowned spiritual mentors like Ina May Gaskin. She brings a holistic approach to nurturing the feminine, and in this episode, Chelsea offers valuable guidance for mothers-to-be and those on the path to conscious motherhood. Key Takeaways How to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself as a mother. The balance of Western medicine and spiritual practices in the journey of conscious conception. Practical advice on creating a nurturing environment for both yourself and your future children. How understanding your body and spirit leads to raising more conscious children. About Chelsea Ann Chelsea Ann is an internationally recognized author, practitioner, and educator. She blends her background in Western medicine with Eastern spiritual practices to offer holistic support for mothers on their journey. Her books and teachings inspire women to connect more deeply with themselves and their bodies, creating the foundation for conscious conception and spiritual motherhood. Connect With Chelsea Ann Website: https://chelseaanneffect.com/ Instagram: @chelseaanneffect     https://www.instagram.com/chelseaanneffect Podcast: The Feminine Effect     https://chelseaanneffect.podbean.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! Help more people find our show - leave a rating and review by simply clicking on http://ratethispodcast.com/welladjustedmama. © 2014 - 2026 Dr. Laura Brayton

When pregnancy takes an unexpected turn, it can feel disorienting and deeply personal. In this episode, we talk about the curve balls no one plans for: pregnancy loss, placenta previa, emergency cesarean birth, and how to move through them with clarity, compassion, and support. This is a conversation about honoring grief without losing hope, finding steadiness in uncertainty, and reclaiming a sense of agency even when plans change. If your pregnancy story didn't follow the script you imagined, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, that your experience matters, and that there is still space for healing, strength, and meaning on the other side. Got something you want to share or ask? Keep it coming.  We love hearing from you. Email us or send a voice memo, and you might just hear it on the next episode. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe—your questions could be featured in our next episode! For additional resources and information, be sure to visit our website at Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/. You can also connect with us on our social channels to stay up-to-date with the latest news, episodes, and community engagement: YouTube: Dive deeper into pregnancy tips and stories atyoutube.com/maternalresources . Instagram: Follow us for daily inspiration and updates at @maternalresources . Facebook: Join our community at facebook.com/IntegrativeOB Tiktok: NatureBack Doc on TikTok Grab Our Book! Check out The NatureBack Method for Birth—your guide to a empowered pregnancy and delivery. Shop now at naturebackbook.myshopify.com .  

If you're over 35 with low AMH and have experienced a failed IVF cycle or been told IVF is your only option, this episode is for you. AMH provides information, but it does not tell the full story about your ability to get pregnant. In this episode, we break down what actually predicts pregnancy success when AMH is low and why focusing only on numbers often leads to frustration and stalled progress. You'll learn: What AMH truly represents and why it reflects ovarian reserve, not egg capability Why IVF often fails for women with low AMH despite "normal" standard lab results The difference between producing many eggs versus developing one high-quality egg How inflammation, digestion, immune activation, and mineral depletion affect egg development Why mitochondrial health is essential for egg quality and embryo development How stress physiology and circadian rhythm disruption impact ovulation, progesterone, and implantation The four underlying patterns we consistently see improve before pregnancy occurs, regardless of AMH Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. For over a decade, her team has helped hundreds of couples improve their chances of pregnancy success naturally and with IVF. Fab Fertile specializes in low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, and recurrent pregnancy loss using functional testing and personalized fertility strategies. This episode is especially for you if: You have low AMH and are over 35 You've had a failed IVF cycle or been advised donor eggs are your only option You want a deeper understanding of what actually drives egg quality and pregnancy success You're looking for a functional fertility approach beyond standard clinic protocols Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 Low AMH After 35: What AMH Really Means for Fertility 01:02 Low AMH vs Egg Quality: Why Numbers Don't Predict Pregnancy 02:08 Why IVF Often Fails With Low AMH and Diminished Ovarian Reserve 03:18 Hidden Reasons IVF Fails: Inflammation, Digestion, and Immune Stress 04:28 Mitochondrial Health and Egg Quality After 35 05:35 Ovulation Stability and Why Weak Ovulation Blocks Pregnancy 06:42 Signs of Inflammation in Women With Low AMH and High FSH 07:52 Stress, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythm Effects on Fertility Hormones 09:00 What Improves Before Pregnancy Happens With Low AMH 10:12 What to Do Next After Failed IVF With Low AMH --- Resources

Tis a new year my friends and honestly, it's the same shit. In this episode, I get super vulnerable you guys. I even go a little Tony Robbins on ya...I will say I'm super proud of myself for what I did in 2025 when it came to my health and wellness. I went IN trying to get my physical health and mental health back on track. Like GLP-1s, I did Ketamine, back to working out consistently, bible study, being present with my babies, changing up career paths, getting grief coach and educator certified, finding that balance with motherhood and grief, and just trying to get ME back...Well it was tough but I made it and I am proud but no one talks about that "Dig Out"...Where you have to consistently dig yourself out of a dark place all the time. It's honorable and shitty but we have to do it. I dive into this phenomena in hopes to hype you up and share that it's hard for me too.This is real life, I'm always honest with y'all and I always will be.Hope this helps mama

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   James:  Hi Dr. Cabral, I've noticed that when I increase my protein intake, my digestion and sleep actually get worse. Is this more likely a gut issue, a liver/bile issue, or something related to cortisol? How would you approach troubleshooting this?                                                                                                                                                                                   Mark: I've been doing all the "right things" sleep, nutrition, movement but my HRV remains low. How much weight should we give metrics like HRV versus how someone actually feels day to day?                                                                         Nancy: Hi Dr. Cabral, love your podcast and thank you so much for taking our questions! Is it possible to take too many b-vitamins? I have been very stressed and anxious lately and my local health food store recommended a stress b-complex. I noticed that every b-vitamin was 100mg across the whole label. Is this too much?     Thomas: I was watching your video on YouTube on your Hope4Cancer review when you went down there to check it out and then the video stopped playing half way through. Am I able to watch the rest of it? I have a family member with cancer and she was wondering about that place.     Farah: I am 7 months pregnant and worried about getting sick my last trimester. Is there anything I can do to prevent from getting sick. Any supplements, foods, or detox protocols that are safe to use while pregnant?    Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3621 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Shannon & Peter Guss: Pregnancy, Podcasting, & What's Next | Pod Friends This week's Pod Friends season premiere guests are Shannon Guss (@shannongaitz) and her husband Peter Guss, the hosts of Gussin' Around, joining Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) live in San Francisco to talk about love, self-worth, community, and the biggest chapter of their lives yet: becoming parents. Shannon, host of Survivor Global and a familiar voice from Talking Tribal and behind the scenes of Survivor South Africa, and Peter, a longtime sports podcaster in his own right, open up about navigating doubt and joy while growing a family in the public eye. From pregnancy and partnership to fandom, vulnerability, and the RHAP community that helped shape them, this conversation is about what it really takes to believe in your story while everything is changing. If you have ever wondered whether you are ready for what comes next, this episode is for you. If you're curious, check out Shannon's first appearance on Pod Friends: https://robhasawebsite.com/pod-friends-shannon-guss-defining-her-religious-identity-navigating-ocd-singing-rapping-her-way-into-your-hearts-survivor/ Leave a voicemail: speakpipe.com/podfriends Email: podfriends@robhasawebsite.com Follow on social media: Twitter: @HeyPodFriends & @MattScottGW Instagram: @MattScottGW Bluesky: MattScottGW.bsky.social Never miss an episode of Pod Friends: LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Pod Friends podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Pregnancy can change your skin in surprising and sometimes alarming ways. From itchy rashes and new acne to pigment changes and sensitivities you've never had before. What's normal and what's not? In this episode of MamaDoc BabyDoc we break down the most common pregnancy related skin changes, explain why they happen, and help you understand what's expected and what needs medical attention and when to worry. We'll also share practical tips for caring for your skin during pregnancy--what products are safe, what to avoid and when it's time to call your provider. Whether you're dealing with relentless itching, sudden breakouts, or a rash that has you concerned, this episode will help you feel informed, reassured and confident in caring for your changing body.

Are you ready to be intimate? Not ready? Intimacy can be a hard thing for some women after having babies. This episode has some tips and encouragement to help you in this season.  Email me on if you want me to continue doing postpartum or get back to pregnancy podcasts!: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com Spark Love in Your Marriage and Motherhood Let's Get Awkward: Intimacy and Pleasure in Your Marriage Mama Natural Resource for week 8 postpartum Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose Weight Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle I use with my babies Works with Nursing or Breastfed babies **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

Send us a textOn this episode of In The Box Office we break down who has dropped out of World Fitness Project Finals that are coming up in a few weeks and pregnancy announcements that leave the 2026 women's CrossFit Games field wide open.Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.comConnect with us on Instagram BFriendly on Instagram Brian on Instagram PC on Instagram Today's episode is brought to you by Home Grown ReleafMake sure you go check out the best CBD product out there, Home Grown Releaf, who is back as our podcast sponsor for 2025!HGR Website: https://hgrcbd.com/Use code "FRIEND20" to get 20% off your purchase

If poor sleep, crashing memory, sudden rage, and a low libido sound familiar, you need to listen up. Dr. Mariza Snyder, is normalizing speaking about Perimenopause and today she's sharing actionable takeaways to address your symptoms.

In this episode of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview a powerhouse of a woman I admire, Emily Maden, for this juicy conversation. Emily is a former elite athlete turned rogue bodyworker, pelvic integrationist and soon to be doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She supports women into true sexual vitality through breath, touch and prayer. She lives in San Diego with her husband Rob, her son Hawk and a very scruffy old meximutt rescue named Captain.  In our conversation, we discuss the vastness of female pleasure along with the numbness many of us have experienced through past trauma, and the healing that can come from communing with Cervix. We talk about the psychedelic nature of that connection from maidenhood to mamahood, how deepening in connection with Cervix and healing our tissues by bringing life force back into them can open profound pathways in our lives, not only sexually. We talk the expansiveness of the birth continuum, and yin pleasure in postpartum, beyond "reproductive sex," how this can be medicine for mental health in early motherhood. We explore the potential of erotic oxytocin fueled breastfeeding when it's embraced as such, life force moving through us, and further breaking taboos around being a sexually empowered awakened being and Mother.Resources: Emily's Info: All her OfferingsInsta: @maidenmedicineEmail: connect@maiden-medicine.comWebsite: https://www.maiden-medicine.com/Check out Emily's work in The Cervix Temple as well as her upcoming 10 week couples initiation with Rob: Conscious Cock begins March 1stYour Host Mackenzie:Get my Free Essential Preconception Checklist For the Woman Committed to Holistically Preparing for Pregnancy with Intention, Wisdom, and Care Born to be Mama: 8 week Preconception Deep Dive For the Woman who knows in her Bones that she was Made to Mother - begins January 21st 2026Calendly: Book a free 30 min discovery call if you would like to work together in Preconception Mentorship before stepping into parenthood  IG: @mamapsychedelia & @hunnywombLinktree: Hunnywomb Email: Birthkeeperkenz@gmail.com Would you like to be on the show? Reach out Website: https://www.hunnywomb.com/ Support the Mama Psychedelia Mission: PAYPAL: Birthkeeperkenz@gmail.com Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori Ki covered by me, Mackenzie. (For more of her music, check out her Spotify) Shout out to my Papa Psychedelia Samu for being on this profound initiation with me into parenthood and for being the most loving supportive assistant producer of this show :)

In this episode of Healthy As A Mother, we're joined by Dr. Leah Gordon to explore why so many women struggle with fertility, even when their labs look “normal.”We discuss how hormonal birth control, chronic stress, gut health, inflammation, and nervous system dysregulation can quietly block conception and implantation. Dr. Leah explains why ovulation alone doesn't always equal fertility, how the body's stress response impacts reproductive hormones, and what it really means to support the body before pregnancy.This is a compassionate, root-cause conversation for women navigating unexplained infertility, coming off birth control, or preparing their body for pregnancy, and a reminder that the body isn't broken, it just needs the right support.RESOURCES MENTIONEDWomanhood Wellness Membership: Where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention.

It's January 1 and Outlouders know what that means. For almost a decade, on the first day of every year Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright have shared the single word that they hope will define the year ahead. This year, they picked: Creativity, Nup, and, um, Let Them. But did they live by them? And what about Amelia Lester and Emily Vernem and the wider Outlouder family? It's time to find out, and to pick our words for 2026. Let's just say, some lessons have been learned. Outlouders, you might hear your words on this special episode. And please, if you don't, run to the Facebook group and tell us what you chose. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Mel Robbins told us her advice for getting everything you want in life. It's surprisingly simple. The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Embrace your final quarter "nup" energy.' JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Lisa Bourne as she breaks down the month's most significant stories impacting pregnancy help and pro-life policy. This episode covers ongoing legal battles over abortion pill reversal and free speech, new research on the long-term emotional impact of abortion, international pro-family policies aimed at reversing population decline, and fresh polling showing widespread public support for giving pregnant women better options than abortion. Listen for a concise roundup of the issues shaping the pregnancy help landscape at the close of the year. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Send us a textHappy new year!First episode for the year is a raw and unedited podcast episode.  New year is a time where we do a lot of goal setting.  Pregnancy and postpartum however, I feel is a unique time in our lives where we need to approach fitness and exercise goals with a different lens.Today I discuss common barriers when it comes to exercising during pregnancy and postpartum, and ways to navigate and goal set during this life stage.What are your thoughts on this topic? Send me a message on Instgram @kathbaquie.physioLINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts FitNest Mama Website Instagram @kathbaquie.physio 1:1 Consultation with Physio Kath at Hatched House ** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

What would you do if your labor moved so fast… you barely made it to the hospital?This birth story is our most downloaded episode of the entire year! In this powerful birth story, My Essential Birth Course student Morgan Adams shares her journey through pregnancy, gestational diabetes, and two very different birth experiences — including an incredibly fast, unmedicated hospital birth where she met her baby just 15 minutes after arriving. From navigating induction conversations with her provider to trusting her body and preparation, Morgan's story full of wisdom for every pregnant mom.I absolutely loved sitting down with Morgan and walking through her birth experiences. She shares honestly about what surprised her, what helped her feel confident, and how education, mindset, and support shaped the way her births unfolded. This episode is such a beautiful reminder that preparation matters — and that when you understand your options and trust your body, birth can be empowering no matter how it looks. This is one of those stories you'll want to save and come back to as you prepare for your own birth.Here are some highlights from the episode: • Morgan's experience with gestational diabetes and how she managed it through diet • What it looked like to have honest, supportive conversations with her provider about induction • The role her husband played as a calm, encouraging birth partner • Why Morgan's mindset around birth completely changed after taking the birth course • The simple daily habits and tools she used to prepare for birth • What it was like when her water broke before contractions began • The moment she realized labor was moving quickly — and how she stayed calm • Delivering her baby just minutes after arriving at the hospital with minimal intervention • Honest thoughts on Pitocin contractions vs. unmedicated labor • Morgan's best advice for moms about education, advocacy, and confidence • Encouragement and practical wisdom for dads supporting their partners during birth Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

As 2025 comes to an end, guest host Dr. Sara Ailshire turns the tables and interviews Dr. Rebecca Dekker about the biggest childbirth trends, lessons, and breakthroughs of 2025, and what exciting changes are coming to EBB in 2026.   Together, Sara and Rebecca dive into the shifting landscape of birth: the unprecedented rise in labor inductions, how AI is complicating the search for evidence-based information, changes in doula access and Medicaid coverage, and how politics continues to shape pregnancy and postpartum care. They walk through the most impactful EBB research updates of the year—including new evidence on vitamin K, gestational diabetes testing, induction timing, big babies, and respectful maternity care—and reflect on the episodes that resonated most with our global community.   Rebecca also opens up about what she personally learned this year, including how unresolved childhood trauma impacted her own labor years ago, and how that insight is shaping her thinking about the emotional and spiritual dimensions of birth. Plus, Rebecca reveals a major new direction for Evidence Based Birth in 2026 that could transform hospital birth culture around the world and bring evidence-based care to thousands more families.   Want to provide input on EBB's new direction? Fill out this survey here!   (02:12) The #1 trend of 2025: inductions everywhere (03:50) How AI is reshaping (and complicating) birth information (07:51) Doula coverage, Medicaid changes, and fewer parents seeking childbirth education (11:55) Miscarriage care, politics, and the impact of Dobbs (13:42) Biggest EBB research updates: vitamin K, GDM, and more (21:40) The new Respectful Maternity Care handout (22:21) The new "big baby" trial and why it likely won't shift U.S. practice (25:37) The top five EBB podcast episodes of the year (32:58) Highlights from the 2025 EBB Conference & Summer School (41:22) How trauma shaped Rebecca's own labor (53:50) The big reveal: what's coming for EBB in 2026   Resources Vitamin K Signature Article (Updated 2025): ebbirth.com/vitamink Gestational Diabetes Signature Article (Updated): ebbirth.com/gdm Get the Respectful Maternity Care Free Handout: ebbirth.com/RMC Sign up for the Big Baby Signature Training for Pro Members: ebbirth.com/classes Get the My Doula Visit Workbook: ebbirth.com/doula-workbook/   Referenced EBB Episodes EBB 349 – An L & D Nurse's Advice for Advocating in the Birth Room with Trish Ware the Labor Nurse Mama EBB 357 – Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide EBB 377 – Medicaid Coverage for Doula Care with Amy Chen, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program EBB 352 – Calming Breathing Techniques for Pregnancy with Dr. Shilpa Babbar, Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist EBB 343 – Top Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Lowering the Risk of Cesarean EBB 347 - Updated Evidence on Vitamin K EBB 350 – Surviving a Long Antepartum Hospital Stay and Preparing for a Scheduled Cesarean with Krista DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate EBB 372 – Comfort Measures and a 41-Week Induction with Hopey Fink and Ben Levin, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates   EBB Doula Trainer Rewards Lorie Michaels, BirthPro Advanced Doula Training: birthpro.org Lorenda Lewis, Healing with Dignity: healingwithdignity.com Heather McCullough, HMBirth: hmbirth.com Heather Christine Struwe, Community Aware Birthworker: communityawarebirthworker.com Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau, Community Birth Companion: communitybirthcompanion.org Naima Beckles, For Your Birth: foryourbirth.com Leiko Hidaka, Leiko Hidaka: leikohidaka.com Ruth Kraft, Birth Professional International: birthprofessionalinternational.com Jennifer Anderson, Birth Fusion: birthfusion.com Chanté Perryman, Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge: babydreamsmc.com   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.    

Who is Emilee Saldaya, the woman behind the Free Birth Society movement? And how did she meet her business partner Yolande Norris-Clark? Do either women have the credentials they are claiming? This is episode two of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

We've officially made it to the final episode of 2025 and I wanted to end this year with a conversation that feels grounding, empowering, and deeply needed. In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful coaching moment that came up inside my TTC Accelerator, one that applies to any big decision you're facing, especially on your fertility journey. If you've ever felt stuck overthinking whether it's time for a fertility clinic, IUI, IVF, functional testing, joining a program, changing jobs, ending a relationship, or making any hard choice, this episode will help you know what the next best step is for you.Ways to work with Corinne: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Mentioned in this episode: Check out GutPersonal products here & their testing packages HERE! Code CORINNE saves you 10% on supplements (& on testing!) or take the GutPersonal Quiz to find out exactly which supplements are best for your unique situation! TTC Accelerator - details & the link apply!FREE TRAINING! How to build a hormone-healthy, blood-sugar-balancing meal! (this is pulled directly from the 1st module of the Mind Your Hormones Method!) Access this free training, HERE!Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

Many women describe a pattern they are never able to explain. They eat well, exercise consistently, and follow every recommendation they are given. Yet their weight fluctuates, their mood shifts unpredictably, and their focus disappears for weeks at a time. Anxiety creeps in. Depression settles quietly. Brain fog becomes normal. And eventually, shame takes over.This is not a motivation problem.This is not a discipline issue.And it is not “all in your head.”In this hol+ conversation, Dr. Taz sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Oreck to reveal why PCOS is not just a hormonal or reproductive condition, but a whole-body mental health story that has been overlooked for decades.Instead of viewing PCOS through isolated symptoms like irregular cycles, acne, or fertility struggles, Dr. Oreck explains how insulin resistance, inflammation, cortisol dysregulation, and androgen shifts directly affect brain chemistry, cognition, emotional regulation, and stress tolerance. She breaks down why women with PCOS experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, brain fog, and eating disorders, even when routine labs appear normal.This episode explores how blood sugar instability alters neurotransmitter production, why inflammation may be a core driver of mood disorders, and how chronic stress and cortisol overload reshape the nervous system over time. Dr. Taz and Dr. Oreck also examine the role of medical gaslighting, delayed diagnosis, and the psychological toll of being told symptoms are imagined, exaggerated, or self-inflicted.From adolescence through fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, this conversation reframes PCOS as a condition that affects the brain, gut, metabolism, and nervous system together, not in isolation. It highlights why symptom masking often fails, why talk therapy alone is not enough during hormonal dysregulation, and why true healing requires integrated, compassionate care.You will learn why weight swings are not about willpower, why mood changes often track with insulin and cortisol rather than character, how gut health and microbiome shifts influence cognition, and what it means to become hormone-literate early, for yourself and for your children.Together, Dr. Taz and Dr. Oreck offer a clear, validating roadmap for anyone who has felt dismissed, confused, or trapped in a body that will not respond the way it is supposed to.Dr. Taz and Dr. Sarah Oreck discuss: • Why PCOS has a major mental health component that is rarely addressed • How insulin resistance and blood sugar swings impact mood and cognition • The link between inflammation and anxiety, depression, and brain fog • Why cortisol and chronic stress intensify PCOS symptoms • How medical gaslighting delays diagnosis and fuels shame • Why fertility journeys often uncover long-missed PCOS patterns • The connection between PCOS and eating disorders like bulimia • How gut health and microbiome shifts affect brain function • Why birth control can help some women and worsen symptoms for others • The importance of hormone literacy across the lifespan • How to advocate for yourself when symptoms are dismissed • Why healing requires integrated care, not isolated fixesAbout Dr. Sarah Oreck Dr. Sarah Oreck is a reproductive psychiatrist and the founder of Mavida Health. She specializes in the intersection of female reproductive hormones and mental health, with a focus on conditions like PCOS, fertility-related mood disorders, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. Through clinical care, education, and community building, she works to close the gap between psychiatry, endocrinology, and whole-person medicine.Stay Connected:Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Follow Dr. Sarah OreckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahoreckmdWebsite: https://www.sarahoreckmd.com/ & https://mavidahealth.com/ Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsGet your copy of The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and MenopauseHost & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek) (00:00) - Doing everything right but nothing changes (00:18) - Shame and medical gaslighting (00:37) - PCOS as a mental health story (01:16) - Inflammation and brain chemistry (02:00) - Focus, memory, emotions, and PCOS (04:21) - Origin story: hormones and gaslighting (06:11) - Why PCOS is missed (07:52) - PCOS and depression/anxiety rates (09:22) - Why fertility journeys reveal PCOS (11:30) - Labs and patterns clinicians ignore (12:59) - Diagnosis criteria explained (14:57) - Blood sugar swings and mood (15:56) - Insulin resistance and cognition (18:18) - Cortisol, stress, and PCOS (20:51) - Pregnancy exposure and cortisol (27:11) - Why we need screening tools (30:49) - Supplements that may help (32:15) - Microbiome and brain fog (44:31) - Rehearsing your story with doctors (46:10) - PCOS and bulimia connection (49:42) - Become hormone literate early

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We're so grateful to be closing out the year with a huge milestone – our 250th podcast episode! Truly, praise be to Jesus for giving us the strength and consistency to keep showing up every week.With the year coming to a close, we're sitting down for an honest (and very exciting!!!) year in review, reflecting on everything this past year held for The Called Career and for us personally. From big answered prayers to unexpected challenges, we're sharing the highs, the hard parts, and everything in between.We discuss:The bold goals we set at the start of the year and how they actually turned outAudrey's relationship update!

Before we bring in 2026, we want to remind you of how great 2025 was! Matty J has a kink for pregnant women! Ash is blamed for destroying the father’s door when he was 5 years old Nana shares a Parenting Lie that involves the PlayStation ***TW*** Body Autonomy with child psychologist Victoria Barendsen For parents and children: Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 for confidential counselling for children and young people. Lifeline: 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention. For reporting concerns: Mandatory Reporting: Contact the relevant state or territory child safety authority, such as the National Office for Child Safety in Australia (132 111 for NSW). 2025 Raunchy Ranch Calendar IS OUT NOW! https://budgysmuggler.com.au/products/two-doting-dads-raunchy-ranch Buy our book, which is now available in-store! https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes helping out kids with projects can be frustrating. Thinking ahead on how you respond can help it be a smoother process.  Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

Prime your body for your strongest, healthiest pregnancy using these 3 steps! In this episode we highlight important nutrition, exercise, and pelvic floor practices to start working on while you wait for those 2 pink lines to show. Consider this your simple, go-to guide for feeling your best and keeping it that way as you head into pregnancy!Links!1:1 Pre/postnatal Fitness CoachingInstagram @strongmamawellnessWebsite

The Free Birth Society (FBS) was selling pregnant women a simple message. They could exit the medical system and take back their power: by free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life. This is episode one of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Most pregnant women will experience at least one food craving or aversions during their pregnancy. So, what causes us to have these dramatic feelings toward certain foods? Will they continue throughout your pregnancy? How do you "tame" these intense feelings? Plus, what in the world are pica cravings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What changes when an eating disorder has been part of someone's life for 10, 20, 30, even 40+ years? In this conversation, I'm joined again by my friend and longtime collaborator Jaren Soloff, RD, IBCLC, the founder of Whole Women Nutrition. Together, we talk about why nutrition work looks different in long-term eating disorders, and why the starting point is almost always the same: safety. Jaren shares how decades of reinforcement can make symptoms look “functional” on the surface, while the eating disorder quietly shapes identity, routines, and self-worth. We explore the common pattern of minimizing, the fear that can spike when restriction loosens, and the tender reality that for many people, the eating disorder has served as protection, especially in the context of criticism, attachment wounds, body-based judgment, and the impossible standards placed on women across the lifespan. We also get practical. Jaren walks through what it can look like to make food feel safer through small, doable steps, including DBT-informed tools, sensory supports, and intentionally planned “after-meal” structure that helps the nervous system ride out discomfort without snapping back to restriction. If breakfast feels impossible, or discomfort after eating feels like a dealbreaker, this episode offers compassionate, concrete ways to build tolerance and trust, slowly and steadily. Finally, we talk about the midlife reality so many people face: body changes through perimenopause and menopause, and the way those changes can collide with long-standing eating disorder beliefs. Jaren explains why metabolism may shift with long-term restriction and aging, how loss of lean muscle mass can affect energy needs and health, and why increased fat storage in midlife can be an adaptive, protective process for bone health. We also name the risks of GLP-1 medications for people with eating disorders, including concerns about appetite suppression and the potential for additional lean muscle loss, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. If you have felt “broken” because your body doesn't respond the way it once did, or if you've carried an eating disorder for decades and wonder whether change is still possible, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate path forward. You deserve care that moves at your pace, and support that treats safety as the foundation, not an afterthought. In this episode, we cover We discuss why long-term eating disorders require a different nutrition framework, how safety often sits at the center of recovery work, and why minimizing can keep patterns in place even when someone appears to be “functioning.” We talk about learning to tolerate discomfort after eating, building self-soothing skills, and using DBT-informed, sensory-based strategies to create new neural pathways. We explore perimenopause and menopause, including changes in estrogen, lean muscle mass, metabolism, and body fat distribution, and we name how ageism and sexism shape body fear in midlife. We also discuss GLP-1 medications and why they can be especially risky in the context of eating disorders. About Jaren Soloff, RD, IBCLC Jaren Soloff is a registered dietitian and international board-certified lactation consultant. She is the founder of Whole Women Nutrition, where she provides nutrition counseling and lactation support for adolescent girls and adult women, and supports families in raising competent, intuitive eaters. Jaren brings both professional experience and the wisdom of her own recovery journey to her work, with a steady emphasis on compassion, collaboration, and safety. Related Episodes Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. Navigating a Long-Term Eating Disorder on Apple & Spotify. Why Eating Disorder Recovery Feels Unsafe: Facing Ambivalence in Long-Term Struggles on Apple & Spotify. Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Eating Disorder Recovery With Jaren Soloff, RD on Apple and Spotify. Connect with Jaren Website: WholeWomenNutrition.com Instagram: @wholewomennutrition

As cannabis becomes more widely available and socially accepted, so does the misconception that it's safe to use during pregnancy and lactation. This course reviews updated guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), highlighting the evidence behind the risks and outlining how pharmacists can address misinformation and counsel patients effectively. You will learn how to support safe, informed decision-making that promotes the health of both parent and child.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTKevin Shea, PharmDPharmacist Vytal Options  Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify current ACOG recommendations regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation.2. Describe pharmacist strategies for screening, counseling, and reducing risks associated with cannabis use during the perinatal period.Rachel Maynard and Kevin Shea have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-377-H01-PInitial release date: 12/29/2025Expiration date: 12/29/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.

Have you ever felt like becoming a mum changed more than your daily routine? Like it changed you?If you've felt a shift in your identity, confidence, or sense of self since having a baby, this episode will put words to it.This episode opens The Science of Motherhood Summer Series, where Dr Renee White revisits some of your favourite episodes, the ones that made you feel seen, understood, and less alone in your motherhood journey.In this replay, Renee sits down with Lucy Jones, science writer and author of Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood, to unpack the real transformation that happens in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Not just emotionally, but biologically and socially too.You'll hear about:What matrescence is, and why motherhood can feel like a full-body identity shiftHow your brain and body change through pregnancy and postpartumWhy the “this should be natural” narrative can fuel shame and silenceWhat helps mums feel steadier, supported, and more like themselves againIf you've been thinking, “Why didn't anyone tell me it could feel like this?”, you're not alone. This episode gives you language, validation, and a way to make sense of what you're experiencing.If it helped, share it with a mum who needs it, and hit subscribe so you don't miss the next replay.Resources & Links

As cannabis becomes more widely available and socially accepted, so does the misconception that it's safe to use during pregnancy and lactation. This course reviews updated guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), highlighting the evidence behind the risks and outlining how pharmacists can address misinformation and counsel patients effectively. You will learn how to support safe, informed decision-making that promotes the health of both parent and child.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTKevin Shea, PharmDPharmacist Vytal Options PRACTICE RESOURCEPurchase this course to receive the exclusive downloadable practice resource handout to use as a reference guide to the podcast. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase this episode and claim your CPE credit, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify current ACOG recommendations regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation.2. Describe pharmacist strategies for screening, counseling, and reducing risks associated with cannabis use during the perinatal period.Rachel Maynard and Kevin Shea have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-377-H01-PInitial release date: 12/29/2025Expiration date: 12/29/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

At 41, after being told natural pregnancy would be nearly impossible, Dimi received the shock of her life—a positive pregnancy test. But what began as unexpected joy quickly spiraled into a rare medical emergency that would keep her hospitalized for six weeks and change her understanding of fertility, loss, and resilience forever. In this deeply moving episode, assistant principal Dimi Sfetsas shares her experience with cervical ectopic pregnancy—one of the rarest forms of ectopic pregnancy, occurring in less than 0.1% of all pregnancies. Her story takes us through: The whirlwind of discovering an unexpected pregnancy after being referred to egg donors The terrifying progression from miscarriage suspicion to life-threatening ectopic diagnosis Six weeks of hospital isolation during COVID, including methotrexate injections, constant haemorrhage risk, and the emotional weight of a procedure that ended a heartbeat 10 days in complete isolation after COVID exposure—no window, no walks, just surviving The dismissive aftermath: "It happened, just forget about it" How fertility treatments became both a distraction and an obsession through 8 egg freezing cycles in one year The four-year journey to finally grieve and reconnect with herself through meditation and sound healing in Greece Where she stands now: in the two-week wait, still navigating the question every person facing infertility asks—when is enough, enough? Dimi's vulnerability in sharing her story—much of which she's never spoken about publicly—offers validation for anyone who has felt alone in pregnancy loss, fertility struggles, or the isolating experience of medical trauma. This episode covers sensitive topics including pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, medical procedures, and infertility. Please listen with care. Connect with Dimi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimusmaximus/ Connect with Sharna: Join my Newsletter: HERE Apply for the Certification: HERE IG: Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl IG: Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast IG: Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan Leave a Review If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help other women find these conversations and realize they're not alone in their journey. Remember: You don't have to heal alone. Your grief is valid, your babies mattered, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Resources & Support If Dimi's story resonated with you and you're navigating pregnancy loss or fertility challenges, you don't have to do this alone. The Pregnancy Loss Recovery Method™ offers specialised support for bereaved mothers that treats pregnancy loss as reproductive trauma—because your experience deserves more than general grief counseling. Ready to transform your experience into expertise? If you're a bereaved mother practitioner called to support others through pregnancy loss, explore the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification at: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certification-vsl Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear Dimi's story.

You're not alone if you have tough, scary, horrible thoughts after ending a wanted pregnancy, terminating a wanted pregnancy, having an abortion for medical reasons. When you've lost a baby in pregnancy after a horrible prenatal diagnosis, of course not all your thoughts are cheery and light.In this episode I talk about some hard thoughts you may be struggling with, and a safe space you could join if you'd like someone to hold you through it.The thoughts that keep you up at 3am after TFMR aren't talked about in regular grief spaces. They're too raw, too complex, too misunderstood. But having these thoughts doesn't make you a monster… it makes you HUMAN.In this solo episode, I share 5 of the toughest thoughts TFMR parents carry, from hoping your baby would die naturally to realizing there's no safe time in pregnancy. These aren't easy to hear, but if you've had them, you need to know you're not alone and you're not broken. We hold these thoughts together because that's the only way they become bearable.Special holiday support package with a 1:1 session AND "Peace of Mind: Audio mindfulness program for TFMR parents" here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/holiday-supportSTART 1on1 SUPPORT NOW:

As she -- and her friends — approached the age of 35, senior correspondent Molly Webster kept hearing a phrase over and over: “fertility cliff.” It was a short-hand term to describe what she was told would happen to her fertility after she turned 35 — that is, it would drop off. Suddenly, sharply, dramatically. And this was well before she was supposed to hit menopause. Intrigued, Molly decided to look into it — what was the truth behind this so-called cliff, and when, if so, would she topple? This story first premiered in “Thirty Something,” a 2018 Radiolab live show that was part of, Gonads, (https://radiolab.org/series/radiolab-presents-gonads)a six-episode audio and live event series all about reproduction and the parts of us that make more of us. The live event was produced by Rachael Cusick and edited by Pat Walters.Special thanks to epidemiologist Lauren Wise, at Boston University. Plus, Emily, Chloe, and Bianca. And of course, Jad Abumrad.If you're more of a visual person, here are the graphs we explain in the episode, we also include links to the corresponding papers in our Episode Citations Section, below!LINK TO GRAPHS:https://internal.wnyc.org/admin/cms/image/249243/EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Molly WebsterProduced by - Arianne WackFact-checking by - Diane A. KellyEPISODE CITATIONS:Audio:Gonads (https://radiolab.org/series/radiolab-presents-gonads/)A six-part audio series on reproduction and the parts of us that make more of usThe Menopause Mystery (https://radiolab.org/podcast/the-menopause-mystery)One of Radiolab's most listened-to episodes of 2025! Videos:“Radiolab Presents: Thirty Something”https://youtu.be/LOJVAaSwags?si=czCBraHf1JEqmAQiResearch Articles:Graph 1: Can assisted reproduction technology compensate for the natural decline in fertility with age? A model assessment (https://zpr.io/ft6dqdbkJnTd) Graph 2: Ovarian aging: mechanisms and clinical consequences (https://zpr.io/GrPLebynpvxV) , Brookmans, et al.BUT, the graph was borrowed and actually comes from this 1991 paper, Delaying childbearing: effect of age on fecundity and outcome of pregnancy” (https://zpr.io/whWg2UAZsb6h)  Graph 3 and 4: Age and fecundability in a North American preconception cohort study, (https://zpr.io/Rmqry4Kd67hY) Wise et al; Dutch fertility researchFurther reading: Predicting Fertility, (https://zpr.io/YEdfiYT29rUh): Magazine article on Lauren Wise's research, Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Jelani Cobb, dean of the Journalism School at Columbia University, a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Three or More Is a Riot: Notes on How We Got Here: 2012-2025 (One World, 2025), looks back at recent history and find the threads that connect the era of protests and backlash.Irin Carmon, senior correspondent at New York magazine, co-author of Notorious RBG (Dey Street Books, 2015) and, most recently, author of Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America (Atria/One Signal, 2025), explores what it means to be pregnant today in America through reporting and personal stories.Marina Lopes, author of Please Yell at My Kids (GCP/Balance, 2025), talks about her story in The Atlantic suggesting American parents look at the way childcare works in Singapore where grandparents are frequently primary caregivers and get paid for the work.Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy (Ecco, 2025), talks about her new book that delves into the feminist history of Russia and why it offers context for the war in Ukraine.Liza Donnelly, writer and cartoonist at The New Yorker and the author of Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists, 1925-2021 (Prometheus, 2022) and the substack "Seeing Things", discusses the short documentary film she directed, "Women Laughing," about cartoonists at The New Yorker and their artistic processes. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here:Defining the Decade (Nov. 13, 2025)The Perils of Pregnancy in America (Nov. 6, 2025)Grandparenting as Paid Labor? (Oct. 10, 2025)Russia and Feminism (Oct. 25, 2025)Funny Women of The New Yorker (Nov. 10, 2025)

Send us a textNeurobiology of maternal care in mammals: hormonal influences, stress effects & a study on psilocybin's unexpected effects during the postpartum period.Topics Discussed:Maternal care behavior in rodents: Nursing, pup retrieval, grooming, and nest-building, essential for altricial pups' survival; conserved across mammals but varies by species.Hormonal changes in pregnancy: Estradiol and progesterone surge then drop at birth, crossing the blood-brain barrier to enable infant attraction and care via gene expression and neuroplasticity.Brain circuitry for parenting: Medial preoptic area acts as a central hub, coordinating motivation and sensory inputs; present in both sexes but activated differently by hormones and experience.Stress impacts on mothers: Social stressors like male intruders dysregulate care, leading to frantic behaviors and avoidance; models human psychosocial stress linked to postpartum mood disorders.Sex differences in pup care: Mothers groom male pups more, influencing sexual behaviors, which effects future behavior.Psilocybin in postpartum mice: Single dose increased anxiety in mothers, showed no antidepressant effects, and transferred via milk, causing long-term anhedonia and impairments in offspring as adults.Serotonin system development: Early exposure to serotonergic drugs like psilocybin or SSRIs alters lifelong behavior, highlighting sensitive periods in brain reorganization.Practical Takeaways:Reduce postpartum stress through social support to enhance maternal bonding and minimize mood disorder risks.Approach psychedelics cautiously during postpartum due to potential anxiety increases and offspring effects via milk.Recognize hormonal shifts heighten sensitivity to infant cues, aiding natural caregiving instincts.Monitor environmental factors like food availability or threats that could disrupt parental behaviors in high-stress scenarios.About the guest: Danielle Stolzenberg, PhD is an associate professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, where her lab studies the neurobiology of maternal care.Reference Paper:Study: Psilocybin during the postpartum period induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspringRelated Episode:Support the showAffiliates: Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off. AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models. Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) For all the ways you can support my efforts

Patience is a process that takes time and effort. I am still learning this one but I also have come a long ways! It is worth the effort!  Email me: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com Mama Natural Resource Other Episodes on Nursing Your baby from ME: Nursing Crash Course for First Time Moms Dealing with Emotional Ups and Down of Nursing a baby 5 tips for Success in Nursing Your Baby Breast Feeding to Lose Weight Eat, Wake, Sleep Cycle I use with my babies Works with Nursing or Breastfed babies **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

Send us a textComing in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Christina Prevett.We close Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)

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It was the deeply personal subscriber episode which got everyone talking so what could we do but make it so that all of you could enjoy listening? In this special episode of Mamamia, Jesse, Holly, and Amelia dive into their personal tarot readings with guest Evelyn. They explore their futures, hopes, and fears, and Evelyn shares her insights on their careers, relationships, and life paths. From Jesse's potential TV series to Holly's book and Amelia's baby on the way, the trio gets real about their desires and doubts. With Evelyn's guidance, they uncover hidden truths and gain a deeper understanding of their lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about tarot readings and personal growth. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'Exactly what a tarot reader told me.' 'I saw a psychic medium to connect with lost loved ones. What happened 2 days later shook me.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the birth you thought you'd have turns into something even more powerful?In this incredible unmedicated birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Rebekah Foderaro shares her journey from planning a hospital birth to unexpectedly falling in love with birth center care. Along the way, she opens up about pregnancy challenges, navigating provider options, trusting her intuition, and how preparation—both mental and physical—completely changed her birth experience.Rebekah's story is one so many moms will recognize: doing the research, asking the hard questions, and learning to listen to your body and your instincts. From the early moments of labor to working with contractions and feeling truly supported, this episode is a beautiful reminder that when you feel informed and prepared, birth can be empowering—even when it doesn't follow your original plan.I absolutely loved sitting down with Rebekah and walking through her experience. Her reflections on mindset, education, and partner support are incredibly grounding and will leave you smiling. This episode is a reminder that birth preparation is about confidence, trust, and knowing your options. If you're pregnant and wondering what's possible for your birth, this is one you'll want to listen to more than once.Here are some highlights from the episode: • What led Rebekah to explore birth center care—and why it ended up being the perfect fit • Navigating pregnancy challenges and advocating for herself along the way • How education, movement, and mindset shaped her confidence going into labor • What early labor felt like and how she knew it was time to pay attention • The ways she worked with contractions and supported her body through labor • How her husband showed up as a steady, supportive birth partner • What surprised her most about the birth experience • Why preparation made such a difference in how she felt during labor and birth • Her best advice for moms and birth partners preparing for birthWhether you're planning a hospital birth, a birth center birth, or still figuring out your options, Rebekah's story will leave you feeling confident in your ability to prepare for a birth experience you can look back on with joy. Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select “Ratings and Reviews” Click the stars! Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On Spotify Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast Click the 3 dots "..." Select "Rate podcast" Click the stars and write a quick review! FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier! Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds: On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page. On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles Let's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

CONFESSION, DIVORCE, AND THE STRONG V. STRONG TRIAL Colleague Barbara Weisberg. Weisbergrecounts Mary's confession of her affair and pregnancy to Peter. Although divorce was taboo in their social circle, Petereventually sues to claim full custody of their daughters, asserting his patriarchal rights. The resulting "Strong v. Strong" trial becomes a sensational public spectacle covered daily by newspapers. NUMBER 7

In this episode, Dr. Fox and Dr. Kostant discuss the preconception visit, when a patient and her OB/GYN discuss conception and early pregnancy. They explain when patients should start thinking about preconception and the topics covered during that appointment, including vitamins, vaccinations, carrier screenings, IVF, and more.

Dr. Martin Picard, PhD, is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy production and rates of aging. He explains that your mitochondria don't just “make energy”; they translate what you do—your mindset and your relationships—into the energy you experience as vitality or lack thereof. He explains how exercise, nutrition, sleep, meditation, and even certain thought patterns and our sense of purpose can charge our cells like batteries. He also shares findings that hair greying is the result of cellular stress and is reversible. This episode links physical and mental ‘energy' with cellular energy and provides science-supported tools to improve your physical and mental health. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Helix: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Martin Picard (00:03:50) What is Energy?, Energy Flow & Transformation (00:07:53) Energy, Vitality, Emotions, Sensory Perception (00:14:18) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Lingo (00:17:19) “Mito-Centric” View of World, Mitochondrial Energy & Information Patterns (00:25:26) Organelles, Mitochondria & Energy Transformation; Maternal Genes (00:31:12) Mitotypes & Differentiation, Mitochondria as “Social Organisms” (00:36:52) Food & Dysfunctional Energy Transformation (00:40:02) Lifestyle Choices & Interests, Physiological Growth (00:46:39) Pregnancy, Amenorrhea; Illness & Tiredness (00:51:07) Sponsor: AG1 (00:52:29) Energy Transformation & Distribution; Body's Wisdom, Feeling Sick (00:56:27) Tool: Feel Your Energy; Breath & Energy (01:02:31) Flow of Energy; Trade-Offs, Life Purpose & Enjoyment (01:10:15) Biology, Meaningful Experiences & Energy Flow (01:16:27) Sponsor: Function (00:18:15) Inflammation, Energetic Flow (01:20:43) Child Prodigies, Species Lifespan & Mitochondrial Metabolism; Aging (01:28:56) Lifestyle & Aging: Exercise, Fasting; Inflammation, Sleep, Stimulants (01:37:06) Energetic Stress Signals, GDF-15, Cancer, Heart Failure (01:42:18) Genes, Lifestyle & Aging (01:47:54) Gray Hair Reversal, Stress; Inflammation & Aging (01:57:37) Energy Recovery, Sleep & Mitochondrial Function, Stress, Meditation (02:05:16) Tools: Yoga Nidra, NSDR; Pre-Sleep Relaxation, Energy & Restorative Sleep (02:10:58) Diet & Individualization, Clinical Trials; Mitochondria & Nutrition, Keto (02:20:14) Alcohol & Energy Budget; Stress (02:25:02) Exercise, Increase Mitochondria, Overtraining; Resistance & Growth (02:33:06) Sponsor: Waking Up (02:34:41) Supplements & Mitochondria Health, Deficiencies, SS31, Methylene Blue (02:41:31) Energy Flow & Experiences, Balance (02:49:13) Transform Through Resistance, Energetic Awareness, Connection (02:56:05) Food Overconsumption & Mitochondria Disruption; Tissues & Mitochondria (03:01:02) Mitochondrial Health Test; Tool: Ways to Increase Energy; Meditation (03:06:10) Peptides; Fertility Supplements, Urolithin A; Electromagnetic Fields (03:12:16) Acknowledgements (03:14:15) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices