Functional Medicine Dietitian Jillian Greaves breaks down popular nutrition topics like intermittent fasting, blood sugar balance and protein intake, highlighting what women need from reproductive age to perimenopause and menopause. I ask her about some of the things I constantly see advertised and hear influencers sharing like greens and hydration powders and if we really need them. We also get into Jillian’s journey to her current healthy pregnancy after miscarriage, and the major life changes she made in between.

We discuss:

-Intermittent fasting: how it differs for women vs. men and from reproductive age to perimenopause and menopause

-How much protein you really need per day and Jillian’s top animal and plant based whole food protein recs

-The truth about processed protein products and how many you should aim for per day

-Why blood sugar balance is Jillian’s #1 rec for hormone health and her top simple tips that really move the needle

-What you need to know about greens powders and what to look out for when vetting them

-Benefits of hydration powders PLUS cheaper and easier DIY alternatives

-Jillian’s journey to pregnancy after miscarriage and the major life changes she made in between

If you want to know the real deal about popular nutrition trends from a functional dietitian who specializes in women’s health, this episode is just what you need!

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Find out if you or your child are part of the 30% of the population considered "Highly Sensitive People" by identifying common traits of an HSP with Mama Psychologists Co-Founder Chelsea Bodie. She breaks down strategies for navigating the overwhelm of motherhood, especially for those who are highly sensitive and tools for supporting your highly sensitive child. Chelsea also shares how she got through having her first baby at 27 weeks and the 3 month NICU stay and postpartum depression to follow.

We discuss:

-How to identify if you or your child is a “Highly Sensitive Person”

-Strategies for dealing with overstimulation while parenting and communicating your needs to those around you

-How to teach your kids to manage big feelings through tools like emotion coaching

-Chelsea’s story of a 3 month NICU stay after giving birth at 27 weeks and postpartum depression

-How Chelsea prepared for her second child after the experience and her tips for subsequent pregnancies and birth after trauma

-Real talk on the challenges of transitioning from 0 to 1 versus 1 to 2 or more kids

-Chelsea’s realistic self-care advice for busy moms

Whether you’re curious if you or your child are an HSP or are just looking for relatable and realistic talk on the challenges of motherhood, this episode is for you!

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Jill is a mom to two IVF babies and works as a nurse at the fertility clinic that helped grow her family. We get into the behind the scenes details of what happens during every single step of the In vitro fertilization process from the retrieval to genetic testing, fresh vs. frozen transfers and beyond. Jill’s personal and professional expertise make this a unique glimpse into the in depth science of what’s happening during the process, as well as the real talk around things like what its like to be bloated and not fit into your clothes because of the meds.

We discuss:

-Jill’s story of having 2 IVF babies and a natural pregnancy in between that ended in miscarriage

-A deep dive on each step of the IVF process and what to expect

-Tips for taking care of yourself to get through the challenges of fertility treatments

-IUI (Intrauterine insemination) vs. IVF and the differences

-PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome) and how it relates to IUI and IVF

-How to optimize your chances of IVF success

-Jill’s experience getting back to strength training years after a tough birth experience with her second child

Whether you are curious to learn more about IVF for yourself, understand what a friend or loved one is going through or just to stay informed about this increasingly common option for people to grow their families, this episode is packed with so much helpful info!

For more on IVF, check out ⁠Episode 6⁠, ⁠Episode 15⁠ and ⁠Episode 16⁠

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IVF Resources from Jill:

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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Helene chats with Sophie Jaffe about overcoming relationship challenges and how to prioritize intimacy with your partner after having kids. Sophie is a mom of 3, founder of Philosophie Superfoods and co-hosts the IGNTD relationships podcast and couples retreats with her husband Adi. She shares her past of Adi cheating on her, their break-up then journey through couples therapy and hard work to lay a solid foundation for their stronger than ever relationship. We also discuss adaptogens and herbs for the different phases of motherhood and Sophie’s experience holistically healing her hormone imbalance. Sophie has amazing advice on manifestation and attracting your dream life from your health to relationships, parenting and all of the things.

We discuss:

-Sophie’s story of overcoming her now husband’s past of drug dealing, jail time and cheating on her

-How to build or re-build trust with your partner through radical transparency

-Tips for intimacy and keeping things spicy after having kids

-Sophie’s wellness journey creating cleanses for celebrities and starting her own superfood company

-Herbs and adaptogens for libido, energy, anxiety and the different phases of motherhood

-Sophie’s reflections on recently turning 40, aging, manifestation and magnetizing your dream life

-Letting go of of victim mentality to find joy in motherhood and fulfill your needs through self-care

If you are looking to prioritize your relationship after having kids or want to learn more about hormone balancing with superfoods, this episode is for you!

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OBGYN and mom of 3 Dr. Hack aka “Lady Parts Doc” breaks down the most common women’s health concerns she’s heard from patients of all ages. She explains possible causes of issues like abnormal vaginal discharge and heavy periods. Dr. Hack shares her personal and professional experiences with pregnancy, recurrent miscarriage and postpartum. She also gives specific tips for feeling empowered about your health and becoming your own best advocate when working with medical providers.

We discuss:

-The most common women’s health concerns Dr. Hack has seen in patients of all ages

-Postpartum mental health and what she’s learned from her personal and professional experiences with patients

-Dr. Hack and Helene’s take on what they needed to heal mentally after miscarriages

-Tips to advocate for yourself and avoid giving away your power when working with healthcare providers

-When it’s time to ask for a second opinion or switch providers, including during pregnancy

-Dr. Hack’s advice on self-care especially for mom’s of young kids who are barely able poop in peace

If you love real talk on all things women’s health and want to feel empowered about your body, this episode is for you!

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Lauren Muir shares her personal and professional experience with mental health struggles as a mom, specifically the most common issue she sees and calls silent depression. We discuss how to figure out if you have anxiety and depression, find support and make friends as a busy mom. Lauren explains how our childhood experiences impact our parenting and relationships and how to heal your inner child as an adult. We also discuss Lauren’s biggest challenge as a mom of three: going through divorce. She gives ideas for supporting yourself and children through life changes that are helpful for divorce and many other challenges with kids.

We discuss:

-Steps to take if you’re struggling with your mental health

-Making friends and finding your support system as a busy mom

-Navigating grief and supporting kids through divorce and life changes

-Inner child work and how your childhood impacts your parenting and relationships

-Steps for nurturing and healing your inner child as an adult

-How to authentically show up and stop caring what other people think

-Setting boundaries as simple and powerful self-care

If you are looking for ways to improve your mental health and support yourself and kids through life challenges, this episode is for you!

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Self-care can sound daunting and impossible as a busy mom, but it doesn’t have to be when you find simple practices that make sense for the phase of life that you’re in. Yoga teacher and mom of two Helene Kusman is sharing 10 low cost ways to bring self-care into even your most chaotic days in this solo episode. She shares why she started focusing on what she once considered superficial self-care like skincare, hair, makeup and clothing in addition to health routines like movement, hydration and mindfulness.

Helene shares:

-How to incorporate daily exercise realistically for mom life

-Her simple approach for prioritizing yourself when it comes to food

-How, why and when to start a self-care focused skincare routine

-Access to her 5 free guided relaxations to help decrease stress

-Her 3 non-negotiable and delicious daily hydration hacks

-What to wear and not to wear to boost confidence and mental health

-Her life changing mindfulness technique that relaxes your nervous system

-How she started incorporating a basic but much needed hair and makeup routine

-Why you need adult only time and how she did this without childcare

-Simple ideas for much needed solo time with yourself

If you’re a busy mom who struggles with prioritizing yourself and incorporating self-care routines, this episode will give you specific simple, low cost ideas that you can get started on today!

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Dr. Rachel Goldman aka Dr. Rachel is a licensed psychologist in NYC who you may recognize from health and wellness media including recent appearances on Oprah. She shares how to shift your mindset around body image and weight to let go of shame and stigmas. We discuss finding your "feel good weight", body comparison and how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic fit into the conversation. Dr. Rachel also opens up about about her IVF journey and having babies as an "older mom" at 38 and 42.

We discuss:

-Letting go of shame and stigmas around body image

-How the relationship with yourself and self-talk impacts your relationship with others including your kids

-Balancing the pressure or desire to lose weight with mental health needs to feel your best

-The truth about popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

-Dr. Rachel’s IVF journey to avoid a certain gene and her experience having kids at 38 and 42

-Behind the scenes of appearing on Oprah at 6 weeks postpartum

-Dr. Rachel’s tips for managing mental load and integrating self-care realistically for motherhood

This episode is packed with so many takeaways for navigating body image, weight loss, having kids as an older mom and prioritizing your mental health!

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