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Happy Satiated Saturday! A common theme I've seen over the years working with women 1:1 is that for many (myself included), body image concerns started during teenage years. Ugh, a shifting and changing body is so difficult to be with, to trust, and to come home to. Your body is going to change again and again throughout your life. That can feel terrifying. When you've experienced past trauma where everything felt unknown and unstable, a body that changes and has different daily needs can be triggering. It can remind you of all that you've gone through, where you felt out of control. When you're in a time of transition with your body, there can be fear of the unknown. The anxiety is often less about what your body will look like, but about losing safety, acceptance, love, and respect. Your body will need your compassion, curiosity, and care as you navigate these scary changes.In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Natalie Rose, Eating Disorder Therapist and Coach, about: How Natalie has navigated the bodily changes she has been going through in her pregnancyHow she's kept her own food recovery intact along the wayThe journey of building trust in your bodyNavigating bodily discomfortEmbracing an internal rebelEbbing and flowing with body image challengesYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/how-to-trust-your-body-through-every-life-phaseWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Natalie Rose here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandsmelltherosay/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wakeupandsmelltherosayWebsite: www.wakeupandsmelltherosay.comYouTube: youtube.com/@wakeupandsmelltherosaySupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. Paige Roth, a world-class pediatric and family chiropractor from Des Moines, Iowa. They discuss the powerful impact of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care, particularly for children facing what they call "perfect storm" conditions like PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections). Dr. Roth shares the remarkable transformation story of a young patient named Lenny, who overcame severe motor tics and health challenges through PX chiropractic care. The doctors also explore the importance of preventative care, especially for pregnant mothers, and how proper nervous system care can help children thrive. Throughout the conversation, they blend scientific information with personal stories, humor, and practical advice for parents seeking solutions for their children's health challenges.[00:03:00] Introduction to Dr. Paige and the Perfect StormDr. Tony introduces Dr. Paige as a PX Doc and family chiropractorOverview of how conditions like PANDAS, ADHD, anxiety, and motor tics often worsen in springThe importance of addressing nervous system dysregulation in children[00:12:00] Dr. Paige's Journey to Neurologically-Focused ChiropracticHer path from traditional chiropractic to specialized PX trainingHow advanced training transformed her ability to help challenging casesThe importance of continuing education for achieving breakthrough results[00:22:00] Lenny's PANDAS Case StudyThe progression from strep infections to motor tics and behavioral challengesHow scans revealed specific nervous system interference in the C4-C5 areaThe intensive care plan: frequency of nervous system adjustmentsRemarkable improvement in symptoms and return to normal activities[00:36:00] Transforming Practice and Reaching More FamiliesHow successful cases like Lenny's create urgency to help more childrenThe challenge of parents not knowing about neurological chiropractic options[00:42:00] Prevention: Working with Pregnant MothersDr. Paige's passion for preventative care starting in pregnancyHow the medical system often disempowers women during pregnancyThe impact of maternal nervous system health on infant developmentSupporting families from preconception through early childhood[00:52:00] Practice Philosophy and Closing ThoughtsCreating a healing environment unlike traditional healthcare settingsThe importance of community and support in the healing processThe mission to help children and families experience miracles in healthGet connected with Dr. Paige & the True Roots Chiropractic Teamwebsite: truerootschiro.cominstagram: @truerootschiro-- DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE MAY AUTISM SUMMIT Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

*Trigger warning - discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss* To honor national infertility awareness week, I am joined by my close friend to discuss her extensive journey through infertility, IVF, and ultimately surrogacy. She shares about the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, the decision to pursue surrogacy, and the unique challenges of becoming a parent through this process. Perry opens up about grieving the loss of a traditional pregnancy experience while navigating the complexities of having a surrogate carry her twins and so much more of her journey. Our conversation aims to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of all paths to parenthood. Key Takeaway / Points:The emotional toll of infertility and multiple miscarriagesDeciding to pursue surrogacy after failed IVF attemptsNavigating the surrogacy process The experience of having a surrogate carry your childCoping with grief and loss while pursuing alternative paths to parenthoodBalancing gratitude for surrogacy while mourning a traditional pregnancyHow to support friends going through fertility strugglesThe importance of setting boundaries during infertility journeysFinding purpose in sharing your story to help othersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.If interested in connecting with Perry, please email her at perry.e.polakoff@gmail.comIf interested in looking into surrogate organizations she recommends, here are some links: Baby Quest: https://babyquestfoundation.org/donate-support/The Chick Mission: https://www.thechickmission.org/donate/A Damn Good Life: https://give.cornerstone.cc/adamngoodlifeSponsors:Thrive market: Head to Thrivemarket.com/cameron to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Meta: Check out Instagram teen accounts!Paired: Practice love everyday with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/cameronLMNT: Get your free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/cameronVegamour: Go to VEGAMOUR.com/CAMERON, code CAMERON to get twenty percent off your first orderBobbie: Bobbie is offering an additional 10% off on your purchase with the code: CAMERON.Visit www.hibobbie.com Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One minute she was the nurse—then she became the emergency. Today, Shenell RN of the All One Nurse podcast shares her story of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that sent her into emergency surgery on shift — and the second ectopic pregnancy that followed just a year later.We talk through the symptoms she felt that day, how methotrexate treatment impacted her recovery, and the range of symptoms that can make it hard to tell what's really going on. Shenell also opens up about the emotional toll of pregnancy loss, her journey to have her rainbow baby, and how her experience gave her deeper insight into the kind of support patients really need.This episode is a firsthand account of what compassionate care really looks like—and how nurses can better support patients during reproductive emergencies.Topics discussed in this episode:The importance of self-care for nursesHow her experience changed her approach to patient careFirst ectopic pregnancy and emergency surgeryEmotional aftermath and physical recovery Methotrexate treatment for her second ectopic pregnancyHow to support patients through pregnancy lossPatient education and communication tipsWhen patients need to seek careConceiving after ectopic pregnancyConnect with Shenell RN:https://www.instagram.com/allonenurse_shenell/Listen to the All One Nurse Podcast featuring Sarah Lorenzini:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-rapid-response-nursing-with-sarah-lorenzini/id1755700754?i=1000693458288Mentioned in this episode:NTI 2025 is in New Orleans May 19th-21st!If you want to learn more about NTI, you can see all that NTI has to offer and get registered here: http://www.aacn.org/25-nti CONNECT

Hello everyone! I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Holly Wood to the podcast this week. Yes, her name is iconic, but so is the work she's doing in the world of sex therapy. With a PhD in Human Sexuality and certifications as both an AASECT sex therapist and a clinical psychology sexologist, Dr. Holly brings so much knowledge and heart to her work. As a new mom herself, she's here to share both expert advice and personal experiences around keeping intimacy alive after kids. In this episode:Dr. Holly shares what inspired her to specialize in sex and relationshipsWhy so many couples struggle to stay connected after kidsThe body changes that happen, hormones, and feeling sexy again after pregnancyHow scheduling sex can be important for finding time for intimacyWhy emotional intimacy is just as important as physical connectionHow to own your own pleasure instead of waiting on your partner**This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Luxury Shouldn't Be Out of Reach. Visit CozyEarth.com and use my exclusive code RACHELM for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let themknow you heard about Cozy Earth right here.**Thank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!ResourcesThe Inner Work of Relationships by Mathew MichelettiFair Play by Eve RodskyHunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen DoucleffDesire by Lauren Fogel MersyGottman's Bringing Baby HomeConnect with Dr HollyWebsite: TheHollyWoodSexologist.comSocials: @TheHollyWoodSexologistSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

Today on Emily the Medium: Emily plays voicemails from community members whose children have predicted pregnancyHow children are able to tell when a miscarriage has happenedChildren who know how many siblings are supposed to be in a family Why children are born only knowing how to trust themselves Emily's analysis of how and why children are able to tune into this so easily Connect with Emily: IG: @emilythemediumWebsite: emilythemedium.com Read A Cosmic Bond: Communicating with your Spirit Babies from Preconception to Birth: bit.ly/42lUP24Get on Cosmic Womb Cohorts waitlist: https://bit.ly/43ebbwgOther Resources:Use code EMILY10 to shop MILKMOON Fertility and Postpartum tonics  https://bit.ly/3uoNYsnUse this link for 15% off your PaleoValley order: https://bit.ly/4boOqGB Have a story to share or a question to ask? Connect with Emily via voicemail: https://bit.ly/4gTPepF

Adina is a mom of 3 who helps moms like you gain energy and get strong from the comfort of your own home with just a couple of kettlebells. Adina has been in the fitness industry since 2013. She is certified through the RKC as a Kettlebell Coach and is a Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is also a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, RCPC and RWP so her approach to strength training is holistic and considers your nervous system, metabolism and hormone health. Through her signature program Strength Training for Happy Hormones, Adina uses low rep kettlebell training with a major emphasis on pelvic floor health to make strength as accessible as possible no matter what stage of life you're in or where you are on your healing journey. She thinks all women (and especially moms) need to learn what it feels like to lift heavy things. And she wants you to know, you're stronger than you think you are. ShownotesListen in to hear Adina Share:Her journey from struggling with disordered eating and body image, birth control to training for a powerlifting competition and getting certified as a professional fitness expert.Why you need to workout during all seasons of womanhood- pregnancy, postpartum, during motherhood, and post menopauseThe importance of strength training for pelvic floor health, especially during pregnancyHow we should really be cycle syncing our workoutHow to get started with strength training if you've never done it before+ so much more!Connect with Adina:InstagramGet Strong Pajama Party https://sthh.circle.so/checkout/get-strong-pajama-partyCode: LAURENPOD for 100% off Connect with LaurenFollow me on Instagram or and head to my website to get 60+ free hormone healthy recipes, download my free Ebook, How to Boost Your Egg Quality, learn about my coaching programs and stay up to date on all my latest workshops and courses!Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!In today's episode of The Labor Room Podcast, I'm sitting down with Amy Kiefer, co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, to talk all about strength training during pregnancy. Amy is an expert in prenatal fitness, and through her work at Expecting and Empowered, she's empowering moms to maintain their strength and health during pregnancy and beyond.In this episode, we cover:The importance of strength training during pregnancyHow proper exercise can support an easier labor and deliveryTips for safely incorporating strength training into your prenatal routineHow to listen to your body and adjust your workouts as your pregnancy progressesBusting myths about pregnancy fitness and finding what works for youWhy strength training matters during pregnancyAmy shares valuable insights into how strength training can benefit pregnant women, from improving endurance during labor to enhancing postpartum recovery. Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced fitness enthusiast, there's something in this episode for you!Mentioned in the episode: Amy has generously offered my listeners a 15% discount on the Expecting and Empowered app! Just use the code alifeinlabor at checkout on https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/.Connect with Heather:Website: alifeinlabor.comInstagram: @alifeinlaborConnect with Amy:Website: expectingandempowered.comInstagram: @expectingandempoweredLinks mentioned in this episode:Expecting and Empowered App: expectingandempowered.comThe Empowered Birth Academy: alifeinlabor.com/eba use the code THELABORROOM to get $50 offFollow and Subscribe:Don't miss out on future episodes of The Labor Room Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. You can follow me on Instagram at @alifeinlabor and check out more resources on my website, alifeinlabor.com.Support the show

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Please Me," the podcast that destigmatizes conversations about sex and sexual health. In this episode, Eve sits down with Dr. Jennifer Cruz, a renowned physician of acupuncture and oriental medicine, to explore the incredible benefits of acupuncture for women's health. Dr. Cruz shares her expertise on how acupuncture can improve fertility, balance hormones, enhance blood flow, and support overall sexual health.Key Topics Discussed:The role of acupuncture in improving fertility and supporting pregnancyHow acupuncture helps balance hormones and regulate the endocrine systemThe connection between blood flow and sexual healthNatural remedies and herbs for maintaining hormonal balanceThe importance of preventative wellness and regular acupuncture treatmentsPersonal stories of successful treatments and the transformative power of acupunctureSpecial Offer: Listeners of "Please Me" can enjoy 20% off their initial visit at Eastern Acupuncture and Wellness. Simply mention the podcast when booking your appointment.Resources and Links:Eastern Acupuncture and Wellness: EACUWELL.comSupport the Show.Support the Show Explore these affiliates and support Please Me Podcast: Website: Please Me Online - Reach Eve and stay connected. OWWLL App: Call Eve on OWWLL app using code EH576472 for a $10 free trial. Download OWWLL SDC.com: Join the premiere "modern lifestyle" ENM website with a free trial membership using code 37340. Sign up on SDC.com Streamyard: Get $10 towards your streaming products and stream live with Eve! Visit Streamyard Organic Loven: Treat yourself to new bedroom toys at this incredible website. Explore Organic Loven Parlor Games: Hormone replacement for women, eliminating issues like incontinence. Shop at Parlor Games Buzzsprout: Save $20 on the best podcast hosting site. Get Buzzsprout LifeWave: Experience stem cell technology that enhances libido and changes lives. Visit LifeWave Juice Plus+: Enjoy plant-based nutrition with the nutrition of 30 fruits and veggies daily....

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Ashley Nowe to discuss proper core engagement, strength training as a mother, and how things change during pregnancy and postpartum.  After birthing three children, (including a giant set of twins), mom of four and stepmom of two Ashley Nowe didn't recognize her own body. A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, she was determined to find a way to heal her severe diastasis recti — postpartum ab separation — and love her body again. Through correcting her breathing and engaging in intentional pelvic floor and deep core work, she found herself again, and healed her broken body. Her journey inspired her to do the same for other moms and Get Mom Strong was born. Get Mom Strong is home to Ashley's Strong Like a Mother (SLAM) at-home workout program and app. Today, Ashley's helped over 70,000 women see results with SLAM and shares her story with over 400K+ followers on instagram. Episode Highlights: Being a mom of 4 + entrepreneurCreating SLAM for moms to strength trainHealing diastasis recti post pregnancyHow to properly engage your transverse abdominal musclesStop sucking your stomach in!Activating your pelvic floorThe symptoms of a tight pelvic floorExercise modifications during pregnancy and postpartumHow to prepare your body for pregnancy and childbirthChoosing to adopt another childAre you ready to uplevel your health & fitness with Legion?  Use code TaraTalk for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.comIf this episode resonated please leave a rate & review and share with friends! Your support means so much! Watch the episode on YouTube HERE. You can learn more about Ashley @getmomstrong and her app, @stronglikeamother.appFollow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content. Sign up for the newsletter HERE and never miss an update!Work with Tara:1:1 coaching (apply to see if this is a fit for you)TL Method (get a FREE week of workouts!)

Being a parent is not an entrepreneurial disadvantage. For a really long time, I did feel like my life was harder because I'm a single mom running a business. But at a certain point, I realized this belief was not serving me. Today, I'm sharing an episode of Chingona Revolution that I recorded with two of my close friends, Erika Cruz and Cat Del Carmen a few months ago. If you've been listening for a while, you know that motherhood affects all of my decisions as a business owner. So if you're a parent, I know this conversation will make you feel seen and understood. What I know is that I would not have become an entrepreneur if I wasn't a mother. Motherhood allowed me to dream a little differently. I needed to move past my corporate career because I wanted a life that was truly designed to make space for my daughter. We all know that motherhood and entrepreneurship do not come with a "one size fits all" prescription. That's why I'm excited for you to tune into this episode and get multiple perspectives! In this episode, we chat about: Navigating grief during pregnancyHow we make decisions and approach risk, knowing we have mouths to feed How we manage our time and energy Why releasing control is such a huge key to navigating entrepreneurship as a motherConnect with Erika: Listen to Chingona RevolutionWebsiteInstagramConnect with Cat: Listen to Latinas Booked OutWebsiteInstagramConnect with me: InstagramLinkedinWebsite

Hello Mama's!I hope you have had an epic summer and 2024 has been good to you this far. I am back with the pod and super excited to be sharing the first episode of the year with you which is with Rachael from The Food Tree. Rachael is a UK-trained registered dietitian specialising in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating and body image. In this episode we talk about:How to heal your own relationship with your bodyHow to cope with the pressure of diet culture How to raise body confident children who have a healthy relationship with foodHow does pregnancy and childbirth affect your body image and self-esteemWhat are some of the myths and misconceptions about dieting and weight loss after pregnancyHow can you practice mindfulness and self-compassion to improve your body image and well-beingHow can you model positive body image and healthy eating behaviors for your childrenHow can you help your children develop a balanced and joyful relationship with food and their bodiesHow should we approach sugar with our children so that they have a healthy relationship with it.I learnt so much in this chat & I really hope you will find it helpful to. If you need further support with anything that has been discussed in this conversation then you can contact Rachael here.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it really helps a small podcast like mine be found by other parents! You can also follow a long on Instagram @bumptomum.podcast for updates on future episodes.Enjoy!

We have an incredibly special episode for you today with the one and only Lily Nichols! She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the author of two books (soon to be three!)-- Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily is truly a pregnancy nutrition expert providing women with access to the most current evidence-based information regarding food. Lily specializes in helping women with gestational diabetes feel empowered with options to help their blood sugar stay diet-controlled. This important work is helping women with gestational diabetes have healthier pregnancies and more birthing options when so much of the conversation around it becomes limiting and fear-based. Whether you have gestational diabetes in your pregnancy, are pregnant, preparing to be pregnant, or just want more nutrition education, this episode is for you!!Additional LinksLily's WebsiteReal Food for Gestational DiabetesReal Food for PregnancyHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull Transcript under Episode Details Timestamp Topics09:28 What is gestational diabetes? 11:15 Are there preexisting signs and ways to prevent it?13:59 What can we do? 17:00 How much protein you should get in pregnancy19:11 Best sources of protein22:04 Getting enough protein on a meatless diet26:17 Fats & Gestational Diabetes31:14 Do we have to have a baby at 38 weeks with gestational diabetes?32:28 The problem with the standard gestational diabetes guidelines40:20 PCOS and gestational diabetesMeagan: Hello, hello everybody. This is The VBAC Link and we have a very special episode for you today. This is a topic that if I were to show you in the inbox, you would be like, “Whoa. I didn't realize so many people have this question.” The question is– I mean, there are lots of questions– but the topic is gestational diabetes. So if you have any questions about gestational diabetes, this is your episode for sure. And then actually, right before we started recording, I learned there are even other things that make us at high risk or are a known risk for gestational diabetes. Even if you haven't ever had gestational diabetes, you're going to want to listen because there are things that we can do preventatively before pregnancy or during pregnancy to avoid it. But you guys, we have the one and only Lily Nichols on today with us talking about this extraordinarily common topic. Lily Nichols is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified in diabetes education. She is a researcher and an author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature with the wisdom of traditional cultures,  her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her best-selling book is Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. I absolutely love that the start of this is “Real Food”. Real food is something that I don't feel like we focus on enough in our every day– not even during pregnancy– lives. We live busy lives, so it's hard to focus on real food. But Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and you guys, she has an online course with the same name so Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Online Course. She is absolutely amazing and has even written two books and now what I learned today is going on the third, so Real Food for Pregnancy and Lily, what is the title of your new book?Lily: The forthcoming book is Real Food for Fertility. Meagan: For fertility. Oh my gosh, you guys. She is evidence-based. It's amazing and you know here how much we respect evidence-based information and getting this to you guys so you can know the true facts and go on and make decisions that are best for you. So Lily, thank you so much for being here with us today and talking about this topic because like I said, it is one of the most common questions we get in our inbox. Lily: Yeah, absolutely. I've spent a lot of work working on gestational diabetes so I'm happy to speak about it with you today. Meagan: Yes. Can you tell us a little bit more about your course? I'm going to start there because you have an online course. I think this is a great thing for anyone who has either had gestational diabetes or has it to really learn more about it. Lily: Yeah, absolutely. The course is really designed for women with gestational diabetes not necessarily healthcare professionals and it kind of expands upon the information that is in the Real Food for Gestational Diabetes book so additional, practical resources that support the same principles that you learned in the course but takes it to another level so there are additional meal plans. There are three weeks worth of meal plans and several different carbohydrate levels so you can customize them. There is more information on lowering your fasting blood sugar naturally with the hopes that we can reduce or minimize your risk for medication or insulin which, depending on where you are and who your provider is can limit your birthing options. Also, I generally disagree with it, that is often a policy. We really often try to use food and lifestyle as much as possible to enhance our ability to keep our blood sugar under control. Probably some of the biggest benefits, though, of the course is that we do have a private Facebook community just for course participants and I do host weekly office hours. People will share what's going on with their blood sugar. “Hey, I'm struggling with this with my fasting blood sugar. I've tried x, y, and z and it still hasn't worked. Do you have any tips for me?” We have a really active community in there. Once you are a member, you are always a member. We have some moms who are on their third pregnancies and still in the course that can offer feedback but I also answer questions every single week. I've been told that arguably the biggest benefit is you can get my eyes on it and get a second opinion. Since I don't have a whole lot of availability for one-on-one clients, it's really the main way you can get my feedback on what's going on. That's helpful, I think because there really isn't a one-size-fits-all intervention for gestational diabetes. Obviously, there are some general truths that work food and lifestyle-wise, but individual tinkering is something where you really need individualized attention versus, “Here is this snack that works for every single woman.” There really is no such thing. I wish there was. It would make my life way easier. It would make everybody's lives easier. It would make the diagnosis less frustrating. But oftentimes, it's like, “Okay. I need to get my blood sugar under control in two weeks otherwise they're going to put me on medication.” People really need that kind of information right away at a really important time point in their pregnancy. Meagan: I love that you say that. We have private groups too and I feel like these groups are just money. Lily: Oh yeah. Meagan: Even just seeing things that other people are asking and you're like, “Oh, actually I have that same question,” then maybe you reply to them and it just filters down. Those groups are so awesome. I love that you have created that and created a space for people because I don't feel like in the medical world– and this is not to shame the medical world– they just don't have time to do exactly what you were saying. “Okay, you've got this diagnosis. Let's break it down for you as an individual.” It's, “Here's a sheet of paper,” that you can pull off of Google. It doesn't mean that it applies to you. You have the diagnosis so it could help you but it doesn't mean that it's going to be the best thing for you as an individual. Lily: And moreso than that, sometimes you don't have a provider that is well-informed on the updated research so I get a lot of women in the course who are like, “Okay, I don't know if I really need this course, but I figured it would be a good idea,” then they jump in and they are like, “I have my meeting with the dietitian this week,” then they come back in the group and they are like, “What the dietitian said that what I'm doing is wrong and that I need to eat this way, so I'm going to try it,” then they come back three days later and they are like, “My blood sugar was terrible. This advice didn't work. I feel awful. I need to go back to the original.” It's just the ongoing thread of community members who have been through the same thing. Ultimately, that's why I do the work that I do and write the books that I do because the standard of care just doesn't often work or it's 20 years outdated. Meagan: Oh, I can so relate to that one when it comes to VBAC. It's the same thing when we've got one provider saying this and then another provider is saying this. It's a very similar situation. You're like, “Well, what is it? What does the evidence really say?” 9:28 What is Gestational Diabetes? Lily: Right. Meagan: Oh, well okay, so I think I would like to just even start off with what is gestational diabetes. What does that mean? If you get this diagnosis, what does that mean? Lily: Yeah. So at its simplest definition, it is blood sugar that is elevated during pregnancy beyond a certain threshold. The whole diabetes during pregnancy, I think, confuses people a little bit because it is like, “How can I develop diabetes during pregnancy but only during pregnancy?” Really, it's that your blood sugar is elevated beyond a certain threshold. There are other definitions like insulin resistance during pregnancy or carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy. They are all speaking to the same thing. Your body has a more limited ability to bring your blood sugar down within the normal range for whatever reason. There can be a number of different reasons. Sometimes there are pre-existing issues before pregnancy that we didn't know about and during pregnancy, we test for things so there are a whole lot of the population that is walking around essentially with pre-diabetes and has no idea. Then during pregnancy, we screen blood sugar levels to rule out gestational diabetes and then it gets caught on that test. You think that it's something that developed during pregnancy, but it may have been an underlying blood sugar issue that you had for a while. We are simply identifying it at this point. It can be newly developed or it can be pre-existing and we have identified it at this time point. They are technically both called gestational diabetes regardless of the underlying reason. 11:15 Are There Preexisting Signs and Ways to Prevent it? Meagan: Okay. I did not know that. I didn't know that we could be– it doesn't just appear. Sometimes it could be preexisting. Are there preexisting signs where we could know that we did have that or are there things that we could do pre-pregnancy to try? Say I have high sugar or whatever right now, but I didn't know and I get pregnant and I get gestational diabetes, but are there things we can do during pre-pregnancy to– I don't know the exact way to say it– almost nix it? To try and help reduce it or not have it at all? Lily: There are. There's kind of a mix when we talk about risk factors because some of the risk factors are things within our control and some of the risk factors are things that aren't within our control. We can't control whether our mom had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy or whether we have a lot of Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance in our family. We can't control our age. We can't necessarily immediately change our weight at the time of conception. Over the long term, we can have some influence over our weight, but if we are talking retroactively, we can't go back four months and be like, “Oh, I wish I weighed 20 pounds less before I conceived.” You can control, of course, the food you are eating. You can control the micronutrients that you are taking in. There are a lot of nutrients that can reduce our baseline levels of insulin resistance like magnesium and vitamin D and inositol and several other things. Eating sufficient amounts of protein seems to be protective. Our sleep habits can impact our insulin resistance and our stress levels can play a role. Gosh, there was one more. Meagan: Does high cortisol impact our sugars and their ability to come down? Lily: Mhmm. High cortisol raises your blood sugar. Physical activity levels both before conception and during pregnancy– the more exercise we get generally speaking, the lower our risk of gestational diabetes. There are things and sometimes we have so many risk factors that are outside of our control like family history stuff and age at conception where perhaps we have a preexisting elevated risk which makes all of those lifestyle factors that are in your control arguably that much more important because those are the areas where we can make a difference. 13:59 What Can We Do? Meagan: Make a difference. So what can we do? We can lower our stress. We can increase our sleep. We can be physically active. We can eat real food, but can we talk more about that real food? What can we really eat during that? Lily: Yeah. The biggest thing to keep in mind, I would say, is your macronutrient balance like your balance of carbohydrates, fat, and protein as well as the quality of the food that you are eating. Specifically looking at eating a sufficient amount of protein, protein tends to be the most stabilizing for our blood sugar levels whereas carbohydrates are the macronutrient that raises our blood sugar levels the most. When we eat enough protein, it also has a regulating effect on our appetites since it stabilizes our blood sugar. We don't get a huge spike and crash like we do with carbs. We don't get the cravings and that same intensity of hunger leading up to meal time or snack time. So hitting our protein goals is absolutely essential. Then second to that, the next most important thing is thinking about the quality of the carbohydrates you consume. It's kind of wild but in the US, 60% of calories consumed in the average American diet are from ultra-processed foods. These are things made where the primary ingredient usually is a refined carbohydrate of some kind. It's refined starch or white flour, corn starch, something like that, maltodextrin, or refined sugar like white sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and then all of the random additives and junk added to it. Basically, a lot of things that are in the snack and dessert aisle and prepackaged food aisles in our grocery store, breakfast cereals, and that sort of thing. If we simply displace even a portion, even 25% of this majority of our diet that's coming from ultra-processed foods, we will have better blood sugar levels. Even if they are being replaced by carbohydrate foods but they are not highly, highly processed, you'll have better blood sugar levels especially if we are replacing some of that with protein-rich foods. So I'd say it's two-fold. It's like the macronutrients and then it's the quality of the food reading, trying to eat as many whole foods as possible to displace the processed food items. When you hit your protein food goals, you're not going to have intense cravings for as much of the processed stuff. I like to hit it from the front end instead of being reactive like, “Cut out the processed foods.” That's easier said than done. What are you going to eat instead? Try getting enough protein and you'll find that you are drawn less to those foods in the first place. 17:00 How Much Protein You Should Get in PregnancyMeagan: And with protein, do you know on average– I mean, it's hard because we are all different ages and weights and heights and all of the things. But on average, during pregnancy, how much protein should a pregnant person consume? Lily: Yeah, there are ballpark metrics that we can use and there are some that are more specifically based on an amount of protein based on how much you weigh because protein needs are individualized by a person's body size. If we just use a standard 150-pound woman, in early pregnancy, you need about 80 grams of protein and then in late pregnancy, you need a minimum of about 100 grams per day. Meagan: Okay.This is actually higher than was previously thought. Our first-ever study that directly measured protein needs in pregnancy was done in 2015 and they found that our recommendations are way too low. Meagan: Yeah, 80-100 to me seems really low. I'm not pregnant and typically try to get more protein than that. Lily: Well, 80-100 is a lot more than what the current recommendations are. Meagan: Which is crazy, yeah. Lily: The current recommendations for late pregnancy on average are about 71 grams of protein per day. Meagan: Whoa. Lily: Yeah. Meagan: Wow. So we need to beef it up. We need to get some protein in. Lily: Yep. It depends on the person too. We have some individuals who are highly physically active or maybe if your blood sugar is really, really sensitive to carbohydrates, you might do better having a higher proportion of protein in your diet than another person. So while 80-100 is a good minimum ballpark metric, you might do better aiming for 100 or 110 grams per day in early pregnancy and later on aiming for 120-150 grams. It really depends on the person. Meagan: It all depends, yeah. Lily: Yeah. Meagan: That is pretty crazy. 19:11 Best Sources of ProteinMeagan: Okay, now we know we've got to get our protein. What are the best sources of protein? That is something that I do find that sometimes is hard. It's really hard to get whole protein and sometimes I do have to supplement with a shake or add some protein collagen to my oatmeal or something. So what types of proteins or what sources of proteins or what ideas could we give to our listeners?Lily: Yeah. When you think of protein, there are a lot of different foods that contain protein, but they have proteins in different concentrations or there's a different balance of amino acids within those proteins. Our highest quality, the best balance of amino acids, and the highest concentration of protein per the amount of food you are eating is from our animal foods. So meat, fish, eggs, dairy, seafood– those have your highest concentrations of protein relative to any of the other macronutrients. As you go into your plant source proteins, you'll have a lower proportion of protein and just a different or more incomplete amino acid balance. You'll get a lot more carbohydrates along with that protein, but they, of course, have other positive things in them. Plant proteins come with fiber, for example. Our beans and legumes of plant proteins would be the highest quality ones that you can get. We have significantly smaller proportions of protein in our grains, for example. Nuts and seeds are a decent source. You can also get, of course, all sorts of protein supplements. They can extract protein from anything that is protein-rich and market it as a supplement. We have our grass-fed whey protein and our beef protein isolate and we have rice protein concentrate and all sorts of things. You have your pick. If you are not getting enough from food, you can always supplement with additional on the side, but my recommendation really is to try to get a balance of different protein sources since there are pros and cons of all of our different proteins. Just try to get a mix. That amount and forms might be different from person to person based on their preferences. 22:04 Getting Enough Protein on a Meatless DietMeagan: Yeah. That makes total sense. Kind of talking about how some things have less, for any listeners that maybe are not eating meat or don't eat meat, how? I mean, just eating a lot of legumes and beans and nuts and stuff like that? Or how? I don't know. Is there a higher risk there if we don't eat meat? Does that make sense? Is it harder to get it in and how can they focus more on getting that? Lily: It is. It is a bigger challenge. Vegeterians and vegans do consume on average significantly less protein than omnivores. You can kind of plan around it by having a higher proportion of beans and legumes versus grains and considering some specific high protein options like tempe, and fermented soy products. I'm not a huge fan of a lot of soy, but fermented soy as long as it is organic can be okay and tempe is quite high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates. Your nuts and seeds can contribute more and you can consider supplemental protein options. It does definitely get tricky particularly as we talk about gestational diabetes with blood sugar management on a vegetarian and vegan diet simply because most of our plant sources of protein if you are consuming them as a whole food, they have a significant amount of carbohydrates. So sure, you can get protein from beans, but beans also have carbohydrates. Meagan: I'm sure. Lily: There's some protein in quinoa, but it's 8 grams of protein per 40-something grams of carbohydrates in that serving whereas if you were going to consume 8 grams of protein from meat, that's literally a little more than 1 ounce of meat and it has 0 carbohydrates. When you are looking at macronutrient balance, it gets a little bit trickier. So for vegetarians and vegans– I mean, with vegetarians, you have eggs and dairy so you can do more eggs. You can do more low-carbohydrate dairy products like cheeses, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, dairy protein powders, and egg protein powders and that makes the macronutrient balance much easier. With vegans, we generally do need to rely on some supplemental protein powders just so we are not overdoing the carbohydrates. It does get significantly trickier. It's not that it's not doable, but there are of course, always different trade-offs with different dietary approaches. Meagan: For sure. 26:17 Fats & Gestational DiabetesMeagan: So we've talked a little bit about the carbs and the proteins and the fats. A lot of, say salmon or even eggs. We've got egg whites but then we've got yolks which consume a lot of fat. How does fat play into or does it play into gestational diabetes?Lily: Similar to protein, fat does not raise your blood sugar levels so generally speaking, fat is not something you need to be overly worried about necessarily. That definitely flies in the face of conventional guidelines that tell you to limit your fat production significantly. We have to be really cautious when we talk about limiting fat in pregnancy. First of all, we are in a situation where your hormone production is higher than ever. Our sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone are built on a backbone of cholesterol which you get in fatty foods, specifically your fatty animal foods. Whatever you don't consume, your body produces. So if we are cutting out all of the fat out of everything, you actually run into problems with hormone production. They have shown this in studies where they limit fat in women. Estrogen and progesterone production can be 20-50% lower. Even though your body has the ability to create cholesterol from other precursors, it still negatively impacts hormone production to not be consuming it. I do get concerned about that. I do also get concerned that when you start limiting fat from food, you're also limiting your intake of a lot of micronutrients. Egg yolks– you gave the example of egg yolks. Egg yolks are high in cholesterol, yes. They are also the richest dietary source of choline which is a nutrient we need for optimal placental function and optimal fetal brain development, and when we are not getting enough, it's linked to many significant problems. I mean, we now have very high-quality studies like randomized controlled trials showing that taking in actually more than double– the current recommended intake for choline improves child brain development through their toddler years all the way– the study has now been extended through age 7. They have followed these kids through age 7 and they have better brain function essentially at those later ages. If you are cutting out egg yolks for the goal of reducing your fat or cholesterol intake, you are essentially setting yourself up for a choline deficiency. Half of the choline an average American takes in is from eggs. It is such a concentrated source. You can extend that to many other examples for many other nutrients in foods that naturally contain fat. It's a significant concern of mine actually. People get so laser-focused on fat that they lose the big picture on what are you missing out on. Meagan: What it's actually giving you. Lily: Yes, exactly. I'm not a big fan of limiting the fat intake. Particularly, when you are talking about blood sugar control, if you are reducing your carbohydrate levels, then you are reducing the calories taken in from carbs. You have to eat something else, right? We can only eat so much protein so it always ends up being a dance between– are you eating more carbohydrates or are you eating more fat? That's always how the balance is made up in terms of our macronutrient ratios. Certainly, I love the protein. I'm all about eating protein, but our protein-rich foods do naturally come with fat, so what I am personally not a fan of is people obsessively taking out the fat of all of their protein-rich foods. Just eat the fat that is in there. You don't need to add massive quantities of fat to everything you are eating, just don't take out what is naturally there. Meagan: Yeah. Yeah. I love that you talk about that because one of the things– so I'm a doula and I've seen this in all the years of being a doula, but then I've also seen this trend of messages coming in like, “I'm scared to eat too much. I'm scared to eat fat. I'm scared to eat these things because I'm scared of a ‘big baby'” or “I'm scared of having to have a C-section because my baby is measuring big,” or they are so scared of shoulder dystocia so they are now having to induce me at 38 weeks which we already know with gestational diabetes, a lot of the times, providers encourage induction early anyway. Ladies, do not cut out your fats. Eat your good proteins. Get the right kind of carbs. 31:14 Do we have to have a baby at 38 weeks with Gestational Diabetes?Meagan: What does it look like with gestational diabetes? Do we have to have a baby at 38 weeks like many providers suggest? Do we always have a big baby if we have gestational diabetes? Lily: Absolutely not. Meagan: Right? Lily: Absolutely not. Meagan: Can we talk about that and cross out those myths? Lily: Yep. We have very strong data actually that when we are able to keep blood sugar within range as much as possible– it's not going to be perfect, but as much as possible, keeping your blood sugar within a healthy level and your provider should give you some healthy guidelines. If you don't, go read “Real Food for Gestational Diabetes”. Meagan: Seriously. Go get your book and the link is in the show notes, everybody. Lily: Yeah. We see a 50% lower risk of macrosomia. That's the baby being born larger than expected. Meagan: Too large, yeah. Lily: We see a 60% lower risk of shoulder dystocia. Meagan: Wow. 32:28 The Problem with the Standard Gestational Diabetes GuidelinesLily: These risks absolutely can be lessened with dietary and lifestyle intervention. What frustrates me the most and it's why I wrote “Real Food for Gestational Diabetes” in the first place, is that the standard guidelines for dietary management of gestational diabetes fail to improve outcomes because they often fail to control blood sugar levels because they are arbitrarily way too high in carbohydrates. So what ends up happening is you get these women who get a meal plan that says, “Eat 45-60 grams of carbohydrates at a meal, a super minimal amount of protein, barely any fat” because this is all just an off-shoot of the standard dietary guidelines, and their blood sugar goes way too high after their meals. They are like, “What is going on? I'm eating per the guideline.” Meagan: I'm following. Lily: Yeah, exactly. Unfortunately, they are simply consuming way too many carbohydrates for what their body can tolerate. I mean, it makes no sense. If you failed a glucose tolerance test meaning your blood sugar was not able to come down within range when you had anywhere from 50, 75-100 grams of glucose in one sitting? Why are we then giving you 45, 60, 75 grams of carbohydrates which turn into glucose in a sitting at a meal, and saying that this is treatment? It is not treatment and anybody with a toddler-level logic can see that it makes no sense whatsoever. Meagan: No sense. Lily: Ironically, it's very controversial advice to recommend a lower than that carbohydrate intake and that's precisely what I present in my book with the evidence to back it up, but that still remains the standard of care. So then what ends up happening, you get these women who end up afraid to eat because they are worried about their blood sugar going too high. Meagan: Exactly, yes. Lily: So they eat the same type of meal but a really, really, really tiny portion and they are starving. Meagan: Yes. And they are malnourished. Lily: Exactly. They are malnourished. Meagan: They are not getting the macro or micronutrients in their bodies. Lily: It is tragic and it is unethical in my opinion, so if you do find yourself in that scenario where you feel like you are having to starve yourself to keep your blood sugar within range, after you check your blood sugar after that meal, you are clamoring for a snack because you are so hungry, there is another way. Meagan: Yes. Lily: It does involve nourishing yourself enough. You have to get enough calories in. Meagan: Yes. Lily: You can get enough calories and micronutrients in without the blood sugar spike just with a different macronutrient balance. You need to be eating a lot more protein. You need to ditch the fear of fat. You need to eat a quantity of carbohydrates that your body can manage in one sitting. Oftentimes, that isn't 45-60 grams or 75 grams of carbohydrates per meal. That might be 10 or 15 or 20 or 30 grams of carbs in a meal. Meagan: Right. Lily: It might mean eating your protein-rich foods first before you have your carbs at the end of the meal. That can significantly change how your blood sugar responds. Meagan: Okay. Lily: But the standard approach is very ineffective and I can tell you when they have actually done studies where they switch people to a lower glycemic index diet, so better quality carbohydrates, more protein, and the chances that a woman will require insulin to manage her blood sugar drops by 50%. Meagan: Whoa. Lily: That can make the difference between your birth being sabotaged, overly intervened, you being denied a VBAC, them trying to scare you into the “your baby is too big” and that whole conversation. That can make a difference of it. So we really need to get better information out because it's not fair. Gestational diabetes is poorly managed and it's overly medicalized when it is diagnosed. Meagan: I feel the same. I feel it is. Some people have described it as, “Oh, it checked off a box saying you are in this category automatically because you tested positive.” Then they do. They go down rabbit holes. Women of Strength, if you are listening and you are someone who feels that they can't eat a lot or you are in that space and you are the person that we are describing, you are not alone. You are not alone in this world. But, you have more options. That is why I wanted to do this episode because it makes me want to cry because I hate and I feel their frustration. It also makes me want to punch someone, not our listener, but it makes me just want to punch somebody and be like, wake up. give different information and stop putting this pressure of, “You can't have a VBAC. you're going to have shoulder dystocia. You have to have a baby by 38 or 39 weeks.” All of these things or “Your baby is too big.” It's just, why? Instead of just diving in learning how to better manage and to eat better. Eat more real foods. Lily: I mean, if your blood sugar is maintained in a healthy range for the majority of your pregnancy, you are not at any higher risk than anybody who didn't get a diagnosis. All of these things are potential risk factors, I mean, in the macrosomia conversation, you can have women who passed a gestational diabetes test, but maybe they gained quite a bit more weight than is expected over the course of their pregnancy. They are actually oftentimes at a higher risk for macrosomia than the woman who was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and had excellent blood sugar control. Nobody talks about that, right? To me, the difference is really in how you manage it. I think we have to try to lose the fear over the diagnosis. It is an unfortunate reality that for a lot of providers, you can be treated differently because of the diagnosis even though I disagree with that, but you can maintain actually quite a low-risk pregnancy, sometimes an even lower risk than if you hadn't been diagnosed because if you see this as a blessing in disguise and take it upon yourself to improve your diet and lifestyle and really buckle down on this and get your blood sugar in a healthy range, you now are having a healthier pregnancy than if you didn't have the diagnosis because you are taking a moment to be like, “Hmm, yes I'm pregnant and I'd like to eat for two, but you know what? I'm actually full. I don't think I'm going to have that extra cupcake.” It's all of those consistent blood sugar elevations without a gestational diabetes diagnosis that is contributing to the baby growing larger than expected. When you bring the blood sugar within range, we see a significantly reduced risk of macrosomia. Meagan: Yeah. This episode, I feel like, has so many really great tips on just how to eat better in general during pregnancy even if you don't have gestational diabetes. Lily: Yes. Absolutely. 40:20 PCOS and Gestational DiabetesMeagan: Before we were recording, we were talking about your new book. You said something that caught my ear and I was like, “Wait, what?” because PCOS which is polycystic ovarian syndrome– is that correct? Lily: Mhmm, correct. Meagan: It runs in my family. You were talking about how PCOS could be a sign. Lily: It's a risk factor for gestational diabetes, yeah. Absolutely. Meagan: Yeah, so can we talk a little bit more about some of those risk factors and how if we maybe have these things we may need to be extra aware and intentional? Lily: Intentional, yep. That's a good word for it. With that, PCOS is a bit of a complicated diagnosis. There are different subtypes. There are actually four phenotypes and they are all just a little bit different. They share some overlap, but they are all a little bit different. That said, the majority of PCOS cases do have some degree of insulin resistance going on in their body. Your body doesn't respond normally to insulin and brings your blood sugar down within range with a normal level of insulin. Your body has to release a lot of insulin to bring your blood sugar within range. Meagan: Wow. Lily: This is a risk factor for gestational diabetes because, during pregnancy, your body naturally becomes a little more insulin resistant. So if you are already coming into pregnancy with that baseline challenge with your body responding to insulin, when your body starts pumping out more insulin, your insulin resistance is going up and up and up, it can just compound and be too much for your body to handle. Your blood sugar will surpass that threshold of so-called gestational diabetes. That is a significant risk factor. It also tends to be– PCOS is the most common ovulatory issue in women, so it can make conception a little more challenging. It can make timing sex accurately for conception more challenging because oftentimes, there are really long cycles or delays in ovulation so it's harder to time it right although women with PCOS can conceive successfully naturally. It can just be a little more tricky. And then when there already is a blood sugar issue going on ahead of time, there is a higher rate of early miscarriage as well. Now, things that you do for managing PCOS, there is a lot of overlap with the same concepts for managing gestational diabetes. If you do have that diagnosis and you are thinking about becoming pregnant, you can implement some of the same tips that we talked about today or blood sugar management. Higher protein, fewer carbohydrates, better quality carbohydrates, eating your protein-rich foods first at mealtimes, and considering supplementing with certain nutrients to reduce your level of insulin resistance. There is some really excellent data on inositol which is a B vitamin compound for reducing insulin resistance and improving ovulation and ovulatory function in these women and that is a supplement that honestly, they've done studies where they have put it head to head with metformin which is the most common medication prescribed for women with PCOS. It is also prescribed for gestational diabetes management and it often performs the same or better than metformin so inositol is a really viable option that women can look into and consider supplementing with. We talk about it pretty extensively in Real Food for Fertility as an option along with many other nutrients. There are a lot of other micronutrients that play a role in keeping our level of insulin resistance down as much as possible. So just improving overall the quality of your diet where naturally, you are just displacing more and more of these processed foods from your life because these also are so rich in micronutrients, you're naturally improving the function of your pancreas and how responsive your body is to insulin and your blood sugar doesn't spike as much because you aren't getting as much refined carbohydrates in. There's a lot of these things that all work in tandem and they work together. They continue to be important during pregnancy as well, so wherever you are, start now. Start thinking about this now. Meagan: Start now. Yes. Start now. It's never too late to start. Like I was saying in the beginning, we live a busy life so that quick granola protein bar that is easily unpackaged in the car that you can take a bite of might be an okay snack but might not be the best. Maybe carrots. Maybe you can have carrots. Lily: Or maybe having a bag of nuts or some beef jerky. The nuts would be similar to a granola bar, but they are much lower in carbohydrates. They have more protein, fat, and fiber in them so they won't spike your blood sugar, but they may fill you up better than a granola bar and with a significantly lower blood sugar spike for sure. Meagan: And I guess carrots are a lot of carbs so it turns into sugar. Lily: I mean, carrots do have carbohydrates, but they have quite a bit of fiber in them, so they are a fine option as well. They are just pretty low in protein and have no fat and they are so low in calories that solely as a snack–Meagan: It's not going to help you feel full. Lily: Yeah. It's not going to keep you full. I've got nothing against carrots. Carrots are excellent, but maybe having them with a cottage cheese dip or something like that would at least provide you with a little more sustenance. Meagan: Yes. Going back to the protein. See? We forget about the protein. Lily: Yep. Meagan: Focusing on the protein. Wow, I just adore you. I think this is such a great episode. I need to just go get your books now. I mean, I'm not even pregnant. I'm done with having babies, but I want to dive in more. I want to learn more because like I said, it's such a hot topic for our VBAC community especially because we have so many naysayers like, “Oh, you can't do this if you have this.” So okay, tell us more. You've got your website, lilynicholdsrdn.com and I know you've got the blog, your shop, your books, and all of the things. Tell us more about where we can find you and what resources we can use. We're going to make sure to put everything in the show notes, you guys. Lily: Yeah, so up on my website, definitely click the Freebies tab. You can download a free chapter of Real Food for Pregnancy if you want to dive more into what is real food. What are you talking about? That is available for free. There is a free video series on gestational diabetes that is really helpful to help you if you have just been diagnosed or are worried about being diagnosed. That will narrow down the starting point. The biggest thing I hear is that people are really afraid and overwhelmed by what to do. It just feels very dire. You are given the diagnosis. You are told that it comes with these risks and you are not told any good news, so I try to be the bearer of good news and empowering information so you can actually take action on that. Meagan: I love that. Lily: Probably those two resources would be of most interest to this audience. I'm also on Instagram. My handle is @lilynicholsrdn so pretty much the same as my website. And yeah, keep an eye out for the new book, Real Food for Fertility in February 2024. Meagan: It's coming out this month. This episode is being aired in 2024. That is so exciting. That one is on infertility, correct? On fertility. Lily: Yeah. It's on fertility. That one I actually coauthored this book with my colleague Lisa Hendrickson Jack. She is the host of The Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign. We joined forces to talk about the food and nutrition part, the fertility hormone/menstrual cycle part and it really is the best of both worlds from our respective specialties. Meagan: I love that so much. Well, we will have the links for both of your books and then like she said, give her a follow so you can know when this new book is coming out. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Thyroid plays an essential role in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. There are several things we should all know about healthy thyroid levels, whether living with an existing thyroid condition or experiencing unexpected hormone changes after conception.In this episode, Dr. Katie Rothwell shares her expertise on all things thyroid health. Dr. Katie Rothwell is a naturopathic doctor and educator who specializes in thyroid problems and pregnancy. She covers how to understand your thyroid levels in pregnancy, ideal thyroid levels for fertility, and what women should consider when trying to conceive if they have a diagnosed thyroid condition. Discussed in this episode:Important things to understand about thyroid during fertility and pregnancyHow to know optimal thyroid levels in pregnancyThyroid testing and pregnancyTSH and other important thyroid screenings for fertility Secondary infertility and Hashimoto's disease Lactation production and hormones Can pregnancy cause thyroid problems?What should women with thyroid conditions do when pursuing pregnancy? Managing stress during pregnancy and postpartum “There is so much that changes during pregnancy and postpartum — we don't always attribute those changes to thyroid health. But we really need to be screening our women in those time frames, especially if they have a known thyroid issue.” - Dr. Katie Rothwell

Are you planning to be pregnant sometime in the next year? It might surprise you that both mom AND dad's health has a big impact on your pregnancy and the overall health of your baby! So, in this episode, we'll explore the top three preconception labs I recommend and steps you can take to support your body for pregnancy.There's more to it than just starting a prenatal once the strip turns pink! But that said, we're not aiming for perfection—I'm sharing this knowledge so you can start taking steps to optimize your health wherever you're currently at.In this episode, you'll learn more about:Top 3 preconception labs for men and womenPractical things both parents can do to prepare for a healthy pregnancyHow men's health directly impacts the health of your placenta & your baby's epigeneticsAdditional Links & Resources: It Takes Two to Tango: Men's Role in FertilityMineral MagicWeNatal Men's Prenatal SupplementsSeeking Health Optimal Prenatal MFPaleovalley Grass Fed Organ Complex - use code LEAH for 15% offPaleovalley Wild Caught Fish Roe - use code LEAH for 15% offWeNatal Omega DHA + Fish Oil SupplementsMegaSporeBioticEversio Wellness Cordyceps - use code LEAH for 15% offThank you to Funk It Wellness for sponsoring this episode!Use code LEAH15 for 15% off at Funk It WellnessThank you to Passoni Skincare for sponsoring this episode!Use code LEAH10 for 10% off at Passoni Skincare and get an additional 18% off when you purchase a bundle!.....All of Leah's favorite products Follow us on Instagram @balancinghormonesnaturally The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your health care provider. Some of these links contain affiliate links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Together with CrossFit Games athlete Camilla Salomonsson, we talked about her journey of becoming a mother to making it back to the CF semifinals within only 1.5 years. In detail, we talked about the following topics:The beginnings of her CrossFit careerHow Camilla trained during her pregnancyHow she changed her training and diet after giving birth to her sonHow she is managed to come back to train at an elite levelDifficulties she had to overcome juggling mom duties, training and running a business Working with athlEATcoach in the 2023 seasonExpectations and experience of the 2023 CrossFit semifinalsInfos about CamillaCamilla has competed at the CF Games multiple times, both as an individual as well as a member of a team. At the beginning of 2022 Camilla gave birth to her son Benji, but despite all odds attempted to qualify for the 2023 CF Games.Camilla's InstagramCamilla's gym Styrka CrossFit Info about athlEATcoach Unser eBook: Praxisguide für SportlerNutrition coaching for athletes (DE & ENGL) athlEATcoach Instagram athlEATcoach website

EPISODE 195 - James MacDonald Author of First Time Dad and Host of Dad Mind Matters - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For MenAbout James MacdonaldI am James Macdonald and 5 years ago, I was stressed and overwhelmed at my role as a husband and (exhausted) father of 3, not really knowing how to be the best man I could be.Many years, pitfalls and enough flat whites to sink a battleship later, I'm a lot happier and confident and on a mission to help other dads be the best family man they can be without losing their minds.First Time Dad is for the new(ish) dads who feel totally overwhelmed at their new responsibility and feel like their mental health is on a slow and silent decline.Book: First Time Dad: The 42-Week Guide For Men To Help Your Partner Have A Calm & Confident PregnancyIf you want to effectively support your partner during pregnancy, and strengthen your relationship and mental health, keep reading...If you're going to be a dad, congratulations, that's awesome!That said, if you worry about this life-changing experience negatively affecting your mental health, you'd be right to. Recent statistics show that up to 50% of all new dads experience depression if their partner gets postnatal depression.Are you concerned your little blessing might drive a baby-shaped wedge between you? Then your spidey senses are on the money because studies show that dads are three times more likely to die after a relationship breakdown than women.Are you anxious that the general stress of family life might damage your mental health? This is a justified concern as suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. If any of these concerns resonate with you, don't worry; you're in safe, albeit slightly weathered, hands. James Macdonald is a happy and mostly calm dad of three.In First Time Dad you'll learn:Week-to-week explanations of what's happening for your baby and inside your partnerHow to be a big help, not a major hindrance, during the deliveryHow to help your partner get physically fit and ready for birthWhat to expect at your 12 and 20-week scansHow to keep her & your sense of humor during those high-pressure momentsHow to mentally prepare for the birth if you're squeamishWhat to do when you need reassurance but don't want to burden herAdvice on having sex and maintaining intimacy throughout pregnancyHow to keep calm when all hell is breaking looseWhat a birth plan is and how to prepare oneWhat nesting is and how to use it to your advantageWhat you can do to develop, strengthen and prepare your mental health for the big day and beyond itWhat you need to do & say to ensure everyone's mental health remainA podcast is an excellent business card for your book, coaching program or business! Build a community away from the rented land of social media - speak directly to your community and position yourself as the expert that you truly are!Take your passion to the next level - let us help you start and grow your podcast! Podcasts work. Visit https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the showBuzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

At every stage of pregnancy, acupuncture benefits parents and babies, and offers natural, drug-free relief from common ailments in pregnancy.Back in episode 11, Jerusha DeGroote Stephens and I talked about the benefits of Chinese Medicine for infertility and IVF support. Today, we're talking about what happens AFTER the positive pregnancy test.Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of great anxiety, particularly for someone who's been through a pregnancy loss. As Jerusha says, acupuncture creates the space for your brain to downshift and let go of the stress of appointments and schedules and medications. An acupuncture treatment is a time to let someone else take the wheel and take care of you (and a time when no one will ask you for a snack!)—a respite that's desperately needed for pregnant patients and parents of young kids.In this episode, Jerusha and I discuss:Redefining self-care as a survival and not a luxury, and why self care is so crucial during pregnancyHow acupuncture can treat common health issues that arise at each stage of pregnancy, including nausea morning sickness, anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, joint and ligament pain, sciatica, gestational diabetes and hypertensionResearch studies supporting the use of acupuncture for cervical ripening and labor preparation, and moxibustion for turning a breech babyHow acupuncture can help during the “fourth trimester” or post-natal period, by calming anxiety, replenishing qi and blood, reducing inflammation, minimizing pain and even facilitating lactationTowards the end of the episode, Jerusha and I discuss two of my favorite things about treating pregnant patients. One is that they almost always report a lot of fetal activity during a treatment. Turns out babies in the womb love acupuncture! And increased fetal activity kind of blows that whole “acupuncture is just a placebo” argument out of the water. Another is that pre- and post-natal treatments often make for some of our best acupuncture stories, like the time my patient had her baby in the car on the way to the hospital after getting acupuncture. Jerusha shares a few of her own powerful patient stories of acupuncture doing the seemingly impossible.I hope you enjoy this discussion on the many ways acupuncture helps support mothers, families, and new life.Love and gratitude,Your AcupuncturistP.S. We do discuss pregnancy loss, so if that's a difficult subject for you, you might want to skip this episode.You can keep up with Jerusha online at Sprouted Heart Acupuncture and Wellness, learn more about her collaborative, integrated fertility treatment model online at Paradigm, follow Sprouted Heart on Facebook and Instagram, or contact Jerusha by email.References:Moxibustion for Correction of Breech Presentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/188144Acupuncture for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor at Term - A Randomized Controlled Trial:https://europepmc.org/article/med/11802511Stay in touch with Notes from Your Acupuncturist on our website, Substack, Facebook and Instagram.Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comThanks to AudioCoffee for the music in this episode.Loved this episode? Leave a rating or a review!Notes from Your Acupuncturist is a reader-and listener-supported publication. If you enjoy my work, you can become a paid subscriber for just a few dollars a month on Substack.Endless love and gratitude to my paid subscribers for contributing to the sustainability of my work! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com

It's a lonely place to be when everyone around you is getting pregnant… and you aren't.Erin Eicher dealt with that for decades, and is now the proud Mama of 4 kiddos: 3 pregnancies, 1 adoption. I met Erin online, where we bonded over pregnancy in DM's.  She joins me to talk through the hurt, the hope, and the JOY that comes with a surprise pregnancy at 46… and the brief stint of grief that followed with a down syndrome diagnosis.In this episode, we'll talk about:Infertility, and what helps someone who is strugglingAdoption after pregnancyHow it feels to get pregnant in your 40's - especially when it's a surpriseDealing with a down syndrome diagnosisThe dynamics of raising both teens and babiesKeeping your faith through it allErin is a great follow if you want to feel encouraged, and lifted in your faith. And of course, sweet Maverick is always there, to share the journey with Down Syndrome - it's a powerful one! Find her on instagram @erineicher_ig.Join Mary everyday for a real look into life with 3 crazy ass kids, surviving, thriving, and whatever the F else you might consider over at www.instagram.com/theverymarylife. Or if you're a Tik Tok fan, find me at https://www.tiktok.com/@theverymarylife. And of course, explore more on Theverymarylife.com

Midwifery tips for planning the healthiest pregnancy possible, an ultimate plan-ahead guide:Bloodwork and supplements to get in advance to increase the health of your pregnancyHow to embrace the “pregnancy lifestyle” now for an easier and more comfortable transition laterWhat research should be done for pregnancy and birth before you even get pregnantThe free Prep for Pregnancy Checklist to help organize your planning timelineLinks to all the extra good stuff:Free Prep for Pregnancy ChecklistEp. 88 Interviewing a Care ProviderEp. 90 Who to Invite to Your BirthJoin our email community + get instant access to our awesome Sleep Freebie: HEREBrowse all our favorite women's supplement recommendations: HERESubmit your answer-on-the-show questions: HERESubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for all the extra education and antics in between episodes at  @beautifulonemidwifery

You may remember Brooke Hogan (now Brooke Pitt!) from Australia's Next Top Model, from one of her many incredible businesses (LE MÓN, Our Pilates) or follow her online. However you know of her, or if you're yet to come across her, you're going to love this episode.TRIGGER WARNING - this episode does discuss themes of infertility, IVF and threatened miscarriage. Please know there is a happy ending to the story, but we appreciate these topics may be upsetting to some listeners.In this podcast Brooke so graciously and openly covers:Her struggle with infertilityHer experience with assisted reproduction - starting with ovulation induction, then IUI and finally IVFThe impact on her relationship as well as her own mental healthHow her body responded to the IVF drugs and her experience with overstimulationThe emotional rollercoaster that finally led to a pregnancyThreatened miscarriage and some of the challenges in early pregnancyHow to support your loved ones who are going through fertility challengesand more…You can connect with Brooke on Instagram and follow along as her beautiful bump grows and her family expands.Today's episode is brought to you by OiOi. OiOi is a beautiful family owned company started by Lisa 25 years ago when her baby Isabella was born (who is now running the company with her!). They have created a beautiful (and incredibly practical) range of nappy back packs, as well as other items including tote bags, pram liners and caddies, change mats and more. OiOi's range come in a number of colours and prints, including their beautiful pineapple print, which has become a symbol of strength, resilience and hope in the IVF community and for families struggling with infertility.Use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off site wide (valid for the next 12 months). Visit oioi.com.au to explore the range and grab yours today (Luka used the tan backpack with Will and absolutely loved it.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Natise is a Chiropractor with 15 years of experience. She has taken special interest into pregnancy and paediatric chiropractors and completed her graduate diploma in each. She practises out of Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia. In todays podcast we discuss:Common chiropractic issues in pregnancyHow do chiropractors help fix these issuesSigns in pregnancy that you may need a chiropractorWhat causes babies to need chirpractic care and how they treat them Natises top tips to have a natural birthI really hope you enjoy the podcast!To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website. Follow and give a 5-star review if you enjoy the podcast!To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Errin Weisman shares her burnout experience and mission to help other womxn get rid of the invisible workload and prioritize their holistic health. Join us as we unearth why there's a total perspective shift needed in America and why it's so valuable to dig into sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Don't miss today's episode!Key takeaways to listen forTypical expectations that society created for womxnThe reality of working in the medical field during pregnancyHow upsetting the healthcare industry is in rural AmericaWhy sex and gender shouldn't be taboo subjects to talk aboutThe importance of opening yourself up and establishing awarenessAbout Errin WeismanErrin Weisman, DO (she/they) openly speaks on her experience of professional burnout early in her family medicine career so that no woman feels alone and to prove you can have a joy-filled and sustainable career. She is also a champion of people with substance use in rural Southwest Indiana in her clinical practice.She is partnered with a farmer, mother of dragons, keeper of the Amazon account, and lover of alpacas.Besides being sassy, she enjoys getting mud on her shoes, teaching her children to catch tadpoles, and reading a great fantasy novel.Connect with ErrinPodcast: Burntout to Badass | Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DOSupport the show!Want to learn more about us? Visit our website at www.periodtopause.com or send an email to amanda@periodtopause.com.Follow us on Instagram: @periodtopauseJoin our Facebook Group: Period to Pause

Conceiving, pregnancy and becoming a Mum are the most life changing events we have ever experienced. Each of them has brought us an incredible amount of joy, gratitude and taught us so much about ourselves as well as what we value in life. We also talk about the challenges we learnt to navigate through and practical ways we protected our recovery as we became mothers. Despite both having suffered from eating disorders in the past, we have some differences in our stories as well as commonalities that we connected on. We have been pregnant and given birth to two babies each within months of one another. Throughout our pregnancies and motherhood we have chatted off air about our experiences, so we're excited to chat on air with all of you in the hope it will be helpful or interesting to listeners. Trigger warning: in this episode we talk about baby loss, miscarriage and fertility treatments. Topics covered:Our conceiving and pregnancy storiesFears about whether we can have kidsOrthorexic messages during pregnancyHow we protected our recoveries How life has changed since becoming MumsWhat our kids have taught usFears of children suffering from eating disorders and how to reduce their chancesYou can find us on social media:Tallulah Self (editor and Producer)Instagram: @tallulahselfMeg:Instagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recoverySafia: Email: safia.s.muzaffar@gmail.com Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachMember of the Beyond Body Coaching team: https://www.beyondbodycoach.comPlease keep in mind we're not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn't be taken as medical advice. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.

I NEED to have it MY WAY!This was one of the mentalities I lived through for a LONG time until I realized I had difficulty with releasing control.Now may be the time when you realize the same thing... that you're ready to let go of control!-------------------------Conscious Creators Club is OPEN!A monthly membership reprogramming your inner world (limiting beliefs) to manifest a new outer world!However, you can join here!In today's episode, I welcome Soul Specialist, Dr. Jane Levesque, as we dive into the one area of our lives where we have the LEAST amount of control... pregnancy!Dr. Jane is a Naturopathic Doctor, who specializes in fertility. Her mission is to help high-achieving women feel confident and in control of their fertility journeys.In her 6+ years of industry experience, Dr. Jane has helped 100's of couples optimize their health and prepare their bodies for pregnancy, which allowed them to get pregnant naturally, have complication-free pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies.-----------This episode covers:What affects your ability to conceiveHow to break the belief of controlHow your body can prevent you from conceiving because of this ONE subconscious beliefHow fear and trauma affect your fertilityThe 3 pillars of a healthy pregnancyThe importance of validating your feelings after miscarriageThe importance of prepping for pregnancyHow working on your trauma is crucial for an easier pregnancyHow finding the right support system shifts your perspective on pregnancyLinks from the episode:Gain access to Dr. Jane's Free PDF download, ‘5 Things You Can Start Doing Today To Optimize Your FertilityInformation on Dr. Jane's Fertility 101 programTo book a free 1:1 discovery call with Dr. Jane ** Discover which beliefs are holding you back through the quiz below:**Limiting Belief Quiz____________________________________________________Ready to reprogram your inner world to manifest a new outer world? Join the Conscious Creators ClubFeel called to join?CLICK HERE!Check out all the ways to tap into the Wisdom Within through the links below.IG: @thetawithemilyTik Tok: @thetawithemilyYoutube: Theta With EmilyWebsite: www.emspath.comIG: @thetawithemilyTik Tok: @thetawithemilyYoutube: Theta With EmilyWebsite: www.emilymiotto.com

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist, Jodie Pulsifer to discuss the recent editorial Reframing beliefs and instiling facts for contemporary management of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Jodie Pulsifer, along with Susannah Britnell, Adrienne Sim, Sinead Dufour and Jessica Adaszynski have been credited for combing through all related evidence on the topic to create a helpful resource for clinicians and clients in infographic form. In this episode we discuss the details including: Causes of pelvic pain in pregnancyHow common messaging is misleading practitioners and clientsStability of the pelvis in pregnancyThe hormonal and postural changes expected in pregnancyThe importance of education, emotional wellbeing and sleep to manage painWays to self manage pelvic pain (exercise, support belts etc)The strongest predictor of resolution of pregnancy related pelvic girdle painJodie is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated from UBC in 2012. Jodie trained in pelvic health physiotherapy in 2015 and loves the intersection of her interest in the human body and providing care that is not readily accessed in our current medical model.She loves both clinical work, supporting education of clients and clinicians and being an advocate for practice change on structural and educational levels. Jodie practices clinically in pelvic health and persistent pain in East Vancouver where she currently works in two treatment spaces within the walls of Pomegranate Community Midwives and Local Health Integrative Clinic. You can find Jodie through the Full Circle Physiotherapy Collective - a network of Pelvic Health Providers across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. When not treating clinically, Jodie keeps herself motivated and engaged teaching with Pelvic Health Solutions and Reframe Rehab as well as volunteering on the Professional Development Advisory Committee for CPTBC and the Scope of Practice Committee for PABC. She also serves on the Steering Committee for Pain BC's Adaptive Mentorship Network and is currently participating in their mentorship program for her own continued growth and learning!  Jodie believes that listening, communication and the use of language are some of the most undervalued and essential tools humans and healthcare providers have and their role and impact should not be taken lightly. Jodie is passionate about care that considers your unique experience in your body, including healthcare inequities and social injustice.  Outside of her physio roles, Jodie tries to practice a life filled with small moments of goodness and joy in the chaos. Jodie loves to be in connection with the earth and her body so you will likely find her growing or cooking food with her 2 tiny humans, enjoying an espresso, ripping around on her longtail e-bike and running with her vigorously social Labradoodle, Leni.InstagramWebsite A link to the source:Article download here for a fee or reach out to associations/schools that have full text access for a copy. Physiotherapists with PABC can reach out directly to the librarian for the full editorial. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/19/bjsports-2022-105724  Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comSupport the show

Kelli's entered her second trimester and with that came her sex drive! Tune in to hear her embarrassing sex story and how K&C been getting creative with her pregnant belly. They also talk about the difficulties they have faced on going from being monogamish and having threesomes to Kelli's desire for Conner and women completely vanishing. This week on OK, Babe:Kelli's sex drive is back: stories from her 2nd trimesterDifficulties K+C have faced during pregnancyHow hormones affect your personality & decision-makingTeaching your kids to be free thinkersCreating a safe space for your kids to talk to youThis show is supported by:Cured | Use code OKBABE or follow this link to get 20% off your order!Organifi | Use code OKBABE to get 20% off at organifishop.com/okbabe Mineralized | Visit mineralized.com and use the code KELLI10 for a discount!Resources:Listen: Opening Up The Marriage, Surrogacy, and Raising Kids with Jess Esfandiary & Her HusbandFollow K+C: Kelli: @kellitmoore Conner: @connerwanders OK, Babe: @okbabeshowThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today we have Dominika of @dogmeets_baby to teach us all about introducing your dogs (or fur babies) to your new human baby. We dive into how to make this a successful and safe introduction, as well as tips to implement as your baby grows into a rambunctious toddler. I know all dog + human parents (or those who may be expecting a baby in the future) will find this information so helpful!What you can expect in this episode: How to prepare your dogs during pregnancyHow to tell if your dog is having a negative reaction to baby and what to do What to do if dog is suddenly acting out / having accidents inside How to ease the transition once baby comes home Is it concerning if your dog wants to constantly lick your baby?The transition to toddlerhood with your dogs And more! CONNECT WITH DOMINIKA: Follow Dominika on Instagram here Find Dominika's courses, website & other resources hereAFFILIATE LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:Chewy Affiliate Link (earns commissions): shop dog food, medications & more here - https://prf.hn/l/8MYEgkQShop Full Well Fertility prenatals & other products (affiliate links): use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - click hereALOHA Bars: affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save! CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more Join my email list! Get weekly inspiration in your inbox with easy, healthy recipes, wellness tips, random things I'm loving, upcoming podcast episodes & future wellness challenges! Talk to you soon! 

Today on the pod we have Registered Dietitian Ayla Barmmer talking ALL about how to optimize your nutrition before, during and after pregnancy. This one is loaded with amazing information!What we discuss in this episode: Nutrients to prioritize while TTC (trying to conceive) & during pregnancyHow to reduce nausea during pregnancy How to balance blood sugar & gestational diabetesMyth busting: caffeine and alcohol Considerations for women with PCOS Should we avoid or include gluten & dairy during these stages?How to support your physical and mental health during postpartum CONNECT WITH AYLA: Follow Ayla's company on IG: @fullwellfertilityFollow Ayla on IG: @aylabarmmer_rd Shop Full Well Fertility prenatals & other products (affiliate links): use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - click hereOTHER RESOURCES & AFFILIATE LINKS MENTIONED: Postpartum Support International - mental health resources Rasa Coffee Alternative she mentioned: click here to shop Tubby Todd Baby Bath & Skincare Products affiliate link: click here to shop LoveHandle phone grip affiliate link: WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% offCONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpodCheck out my blog for easy recipes, wellness & motherhood tips here Join my email list HERE to stay in the know about upcoming episodes, events, challenges, health tips & recipes and more! Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you so much for your support! 

Coffee is a daily ritual for many people. You might not think twice about your morning joe, or about the random doses of caffeine you are getting from other sources. But what if it could tremendously impact your fertility outcomes. Would you want to know?The notion of ditching that cup of joe is not one that most like to hear. The truth is that caffeine's effects on fertility and pregnancy have long been the subject of much debate. Fairly large and reputable studies show that consuming “too much” can have serious implications for your fertility efforts. So really how much is too much? In this episode, we'll dig into the research and find out the buzz around everyone's favorite energy-boosting beverage.Join me for an honest chat about your caffeine habits. We'll talk about how all the little things you consume in your day-to-day life can add up. And most importantly, you can take the opportunity to tune in and ask yourself what needs to be addressed to function optimally while caring for your reproductive health. You'll Learn:How caffeine affects your physical and mental health What the research shows about caffeine intake and fertilityThe risk caffeine poses to a pregnancyHow you can safely modify your habitsAlternatives to coffee for a healthy fertility and pregnancy journeyThanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think others would love to hear it, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode or want to be a guest on the show? Leave a comment in the section below or visit the website to contact me!www.naturnalife.comSubscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, or whatever your favorite podcast app is!

In today's episode we speak with Mel from Cocoon and Cradle. Mel is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and holistic sleep coach, in addition to 10+ years experience as a paediatric nurse and midwife.Today she shares -Preparing for breastfeeding Antenatal expressing Benefits of seeing an IBCLC during pregnancyHow skin to skin can help breastfeeding and milk production Biggest challenges when it comes to breastfeeding Where to get help if you are struggling Pumping and pumping struggles Does everyone feel their let downFeeding cues Coffee and breastfeeding What you can do if you have sore nipples Plus more!Find Mel here: https://cocoonandcradle.com/ and @cocoonandcradleAustralian breast-feeding Australian hotline https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ We hope you enjoy today's episode! 

Food rumors lurk in today's episode as Dr. Stu and Blyss unpack some common pregnancy food myths, and bring some uncommon sense to the table. Learn whether or not your favorite foods are safe to eat while pregnant, and hear some old wives tales about food safety from around the globe!Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Morality around masking childrenCommon pregnancy food myths that may surprise youWhat foods are totally off limits while pregnant?Concerns about caffeine during pregnancyHow to reduce anxiety around diet and find food freedomThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order! LMNT | Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comBlyss's Caffeine Pregnancy Resource This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Whether you're postpartum wanting to be active again, or just starting to think about pregnancy and you're not sure how you'll be able to keep up with exercise during those 9 months, today's episode is for you! On this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by prenatal and postpartum trainer Sarah Bowmar. Sarah shares her own experiences maintaining fitness through her pregnancies, and how you can safely exercise through those phases of life. Discover what the “fourth trimester” is, the best ways to be active while pregnant, and how mothers can focus more on their health instead of just that number on the scale. Today on Super Woman Wellness:Maintaining physical activity during and after pregnancyHow to exercise safely while pregnantOur cultural failure to support women postpartumFocusing on health instead of the number on the scaleFollow Sarah:Instagram: @sarah_bowmarWebsite: sarahbowmar.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

“Women everywhere should know that they have reproductive choices….and that fertility is an outpouring of our vitality.  So if fertility is not happening it usually means that something is happening under the surface that needs to be addressed.”- Dr. AumatmaEPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Dr. Aumatma, an award-winning naturopathic endocrinologist and holistic fertility doctor, as well as the best-selling author of, "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making."  During our conversation, Dr. Aumatma shares some great naturopathic fertility secrets, as well as resources and tools to support individuals and couples during their fertility journey.In this episode we talk about:How traditional lab tests used by western practitioners don't always tell the whole story about your potential to conceiveThe truth of how age really impacts fertilityThe importance of addressing the underlying conditions that can impact fertilityHer four step approach DDRR (discover, detox, rebalance, receive) to achieve pregnancyHow to reverse the impact of hormones from birth control through detoxingWhat markers and indicators are most important in your fertility journeyHow to proactively extend and enhance your fertility lifeThe benefits of an integrative approach to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)How lifestyle factors such as smoking, toxin exposure and more can impact the health of both eggs and spermThe effects of sleep deprivation and melatonin have on your fertility healthHow what you put in and on your body impacts your reproductive outcomes; and,…so much more!ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Aumatma is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for 15 years. Her holistic approach addresses the roles that lifestyle, diet and “state of mind” affect fertility.  She is also the best-selling author of Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making, and has been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, and The Bump as the Holistic Fertility Expert.How you can connect with Dr. Aumatma:InstagramTwitterRESOURCES MENTIONED:Reach out to work/train with Dr. Aumatma: www.holisticfertilityinstitute.comJOIN THE SISTA CIRCLE COMMUNITYSubscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherFollow The Sista Circle Podcast:IG: @thesistacirclepodcastFacebook: @thesistacirclepodcastYouTube: The Sista Circle Podcast  Subscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast Mailing List: HereBuy Me a Coffee (Support the Show): Here Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sistacirclepod)

Today we are talking about creating an environment of comfort and support. I am joined by a beautiful guest who is here to help us realign our energy and release any built-up emotion or stress. I had the pleasure of speaking to Kaitlyn from Pure Sage Offerings, who is a reiki practitioner and energy healer. Kaitlyn works to clear and heal stagnant energy within the body and also specialises in ‘womb healing' which we go into depth about in this chat. Kaitlyn has a beautiful way of explaining her craft in a way that's easy to understand even if you're a total reiki beginner! In this episode:The basics of what Reiki and how it worksWomb clearing and healingHow to protect our energyReiki during pregnancyHow stress and emotion can get stuck within our bodiesSome exercises that you can put into practice at home! Follow along on Instagram: happypositive_lifeTo learn more, visit our website: ahappypositivelife.comJoin A Happy, Positive Life Mailing ListTake Quiz- Where should you start to reduce 'Mum-life' overwhelm? ahappypositivelife.com/quizContact Kaitlyn: pure_sage_offerings Want to get your hands on a pair of Modibodi's leak-proof underwear? Or would you like to view their range and learn more? CLICK> ahappypositivelife.com/recommends/modibodi Track: Missing Piece — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]Track: Feeling Good — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusModibodi The original period & leak proof underwear. Ultimate protection while saving the environmentDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this week's solo episode, Mary answers your juicy pregnancy questions! This episode covers topics such as:The highs and lows of pregnancyHow to give yourself permission to rest & why it’s so important Pregnancy sexHow her yoga practice changed through the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesterWhy yoga is important to practice during pregnancy and how to safely modifyHer take on pregnancy diet, weight gain and body imageLET'S GET VIBEY (BABY)!Links: Mindful Birthing Ina May’s Guide to ChildbirthWe want to hear from you! Share your biggest takeaway in the Her Vibe is Pretty Community on Facebook!Click here to join: Her Vibe is Pretty PodcastDM & Tag us on Instagram!@sarahjeanharken@maryochsner@hervibeisprettypodcastORSend us an email at:hervibeisprettypodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode is all about Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery!I believe that you become a mother while you are pregnant, so we are going to start this motherhood journey there. We are going to talk about:How to prepare during pregnancyHow to handle pregnancy adviceThose wild pregnancy hormonesWhat to do when you don't get the support you expected while pregnantHow to accept your body growing and changing during pregnancy (also mentioned: my episode/post on Body Acceptance During Pregnancy)And so much more!Then, we will dive into Labor and Delivery.  I share my birth experience, talk about birth plans, and positive birth stories.Articles mentioned in the podcast:What to Put on a Baby Registry | Essential, Must-Have Baby Registry ItemsWhat to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery | Hospital Bag Must-Have ItemsMinimalist Hospital Bag ItemsPositive Affirmations for Birth, Labor, and DeliveryBecoming a Mother | The Birth of a MotherYou can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog or by clicking here.Connect with me!Follow Root and Rise Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.You can find me (Breanne) on Instagram as well!A special credit to Purple Planet Music for the background track, https://www.purple-planet.com

Growing up in one of Australia's largest chiropractic families, Dr. Jennifer witnessed from an early age the impact that this style of healthcare has had on countless families. She feels incredibly blessed that her life's journey has been entwined with such a remarkable profession.As a mother of four, Dr Barham-Floreani is extremely passionate about preserving and promoting chiropractic and helping parents improve their ‘health literacy' and define their family's health culture. Dr Jen is the author of the incredible book Well Adjusted Babies which has been read by over 500,000 people worldwide.As a huge fan girl, and lover of Jen and her book, I'm delighted to introduce her to you today!For context, this episode was recorded in late 2020 when Dr Jen was in lockdown in Melbourne.In this episode we cover… How Dr Jen came to be a passionate advocate for wellness.How her childhood influenced who she becameHow Well Adjusted Babies came to beHow her choices have influenced her son's choicesHow Well Adjusted babies impacted my journey into motherhoodHow the uncertainty of the world is affecting us on a physiological levelHow is it that mothers can support their immune systems?Why do we need to be thinking about our immune health and how is it impacting our children?Why we need to switch from the disease based health model we currently fall underWhat is exciting about our generation of mothersWhy we need to be thinking about immune health nowEpigenetic loadThe three factors affecting our health todayWhy you need to know what glutathione isHow to fuel brain developmentChiropractics and pregnancyHow to give your baby more space when it's in uteroThe two biggest factors that influence chronic disease in children todayMicroseedingWhat choices you have, and why you need a game planHow the immune system learnsBuild a health frameworkWhy we need to advocate for our children's health and our ownWhy we need to create a supportive villageAnd lots more!Join Awakening Mama with Kate Caddle Facebook Group To circulate an exchange with me, you can buy me a coffee here.

Heavy metals are found naturally and in household products, and are linked with a range of health issues. They are especially important to be aware of when planning to conceive or pregnant because pregnancy mobilizes these elements and can be passed to the fetus.In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jessica Dupont, a Naturopathic Doctor, Birth Doula, Fertility Strategist, public speaker, mother and plant-based foodie, about what you need to know about heavy metals - without totally panicking. We cover:What are heavy metalsHow we are exposedHow are they removed from the bodyWhat are the issues when it comes to heavy metals during preconception and pregnancyHow can you detox them safely when trying to conceive or pregnantWhat should you avoid doing in a detoxThe problem with chlorella, bone broth, and collagenHow heavy metals affect fertilityDr. Jessica Dupont's practice focuses on Hormonal Regulation, Women's Health (PMS, Fibroids, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menopause, etc.), Fertility, & Perinatal Care. Dr. Jessica has made it her mission to empower women worldwide to embrace their divine feminine power, take control of their health, and realize their optimal health potential so they can feel energetic, vibrant, and beautiful inside and out. It is her belief that by educating and supporting healthy women and mothers, we will have healthier children and healthier communities. She integrates conventional medical research with alternative medicine giving women a unique approach to their health so they can get to the root cause of their concerns and restore balance.Dr. Dupont is the creator of the Naturopathic Doula Course and teaches Naturopathic Doctors across North America and the UK, is founder of York Region Naturopathic Doulas, and is the Creator of the noteworthy online fertility program Baby Bloomers. She has published various articles for a variety of health magazines and papers, and is one of the most sought after practitioners in the GTA regarding hormones, pregnancy and fertility.Where to find Dr. Dupont:Website: www.DrJessicaND.comFertility Detox Program: https://www.drjessicand.com/fertilitydetoxBaby Bloomers Online Comprehensive Fertility Program: www.babybloomers.caInstagram: @drjessicadupontLinks Mentioned in the episode:Detox Smoothie: https://www.drjessicand.com/blog/2019/1/15/heavy-metal-detox-smoothie*****Green Product Forum: https://facebook.com/groups/greenproductforumInstagram: https://instagram.com/emma_greenathomeWebsite: https://greenathome.ca

In this episode of Neighbourhood Nutritionist, I talk to Jillian, an emotional eating coach about nutrition during pregnancy. In my conversation with Jillian, we talked about:Her journey from being the Cake Lady to a health coachPreparing your body if you're planning to get pregnant Exercise during pregnancyMisconceptions around nutrition during pregnancyHow to tackle nausea *Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) hormone is what we couldn't pronounce ;) Supplements during pregnancyHormonal changes during pregnancy Jillian's 3 actionable tips for those who are expecting, or looking to conceive ***A bit about Jillian:Jillian is the creator of the Body You Crave Method and a certified life and weight loss coach. She teaches high calibre women how to end emotional eating, lose excess weight and feel amazing in their bodies, no cheating required. If you want to connect with Jillian, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianlama2/ Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bodyyoucrave/Website: www.bodyyoucrave.com ***Connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. To book a FREE Discovery Session with me to find out how you can improve your nutrition without extreme workouts and unsustainable diets, click here: https://www.notadiet.co.ukSubscribe to Neighbourhood Nutritionist now to hear about other interesting nutrition topics! Please rate and review on wherever you're listening now. To get in touch with me, please send an email to hello@notadiet.co.uk 

Nadine Allaham is a formal nutritionist that's passionate about empowering women with food and, more importantly, building a life that they don't need an escape from. Today on the show, Samantha and Nadine cover a wide range of food and wellness topics, including minerals, supplements, the thyroid adrenal connection, diet culture and more. The two share the stories and knowledge they've gained from their respective health journeys and remind us that the inner critique we all have typically isn't rooted in facts. What's most important is that we honor our own needs, listen to our bodies and respond intuitively.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Nadine's introduction to health and wellnessWhy should we care about our minerals?Understanding the idiosyncrasies of isolated supplements Unpacking the thyroid adrenal connectionNadine's story with iron during pregnancyHow emotions impact our mineral statusThe pitfalls of diet cultureExperimenting with sourdough This show is sponsored by:Checkout CanPrev's liposomal products hereLMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnesswitch for a free sample pack!Where to find Nadine:Instagram: @thatgreenglowWebsite: thatgreenglow.com Email: info@thatgreenglow.com Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

On today's episode, Duane talks with Faith Elicia about her nine-year journey through an eating disorder. They discuss how she struggled several times to get help and how she finally found something that worked for her. They also talk about what helped her deal with not only her eating disorder but also with her anxiety, depression, and family history of addiction and family dysfunction. Faith's story provides a lot of hope that, even when you feel at your worst and like you can't go on, there's still hope out there. Faith comes from an addictive household, being a child of an alcoholic. She used to believe that all dads yelled. She was scared of all fathers and generalized that all dads are mean. At 16, Faith saw her dad drunk for the first time, throwing a chair while she was hiding under the table. Then, he sought help and got sober for 30 years until his death three years ago.She also has a sister who found recovery in Narcotics Anonymous and another sister who found recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous. Although she was very familiar with the behaviors of addiction growing up, she wasn't aware that there was addiction in their house because of shame. Everything had to stay within the walls. After she had her third child, Faith dealt with anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia. This was in the 80s and there wasn't really an understanding of anxiety disorders at that time. She couldn't tell anyone for fear they would lock her up in a psychiatric ward. Mental health just wasn't talked about like it is now. Understandably, Faith was petrified. She was very afraid of drugs and alcohol. However, impulsive compulsive behavior can come out in other forms. Food became her way of coping and dealing with her internal chaos. Faith's anxiety disorder turned into an eating disorder. It wasn't until she started to incorporate a mindfulness practice that things shifted for her.In this episode, you will hear:Growing up in a family with addictive behaviorsDepression and anxiety during her third pregnancyHow her anxiety disorder morphed into an eating disorder Feeling guilt knowing her daughter also had an eating disorderFinding her home in Codependency AnonymousThe shift that occurred when she joined the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ProgramHow she deals with the eating disorder voice that comes inDigging deeper into what's really going onKey Quotes:[08:39] - “Addiction is a disease. It's a sickness.”[14:41] - ​​"It becomes all-consuming, weighing myself all day. It really took over."[16:26] - “It's very important for someone who thinks they have an eating disorder to seek help from someone who specializes in it and who really understands it."[19:00] - “No two eating disorders are the same. No two recoveries are the same. ... this is a process. It's a journey.”[19:21] - “This is a journey of self-awareness, self-discovery, retraining my thoughts filling that void that was always inside with self-care."[32:34] - "When the eating disorder voice is trying to distract me, it's from some feeling or situation that I don't want to deal with."Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com  to download it.Supporting Resources:Do You See What I See? by Faith EliciaThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizCodependency AnonymousEpisode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations