The Well Nourished Mama

29. Cracking the Eczema Code: Discover the Root Cause and How to Heal Holistically with Andra McHugh

Ever been told the only solution to eczema is topical creams or steroids? Me too. As someone who has dealt with psoriasis and rosacea her entire life, I know first hand what it's like to be uncomfortable, self conscious, and frustrated with your skin. Thankfully, today's guest, Andra, is here to teach us another way to heal our skin – from the inside out. In today's episode, you'll learn the root cause of eczema, how it manifests both in adolescence and adulthood, and simple solutions to heal eczema through diet and lifestyle. Click HERE to access today's shownotes.

28. Two Hernia Surgeries, Two Babies, and A Few Valuable Lessons Learned

After my first baby, I discovered I had an umbilical hernia that required surgery. Despite my surgeon's assurances and best efforts, I ended up having complications during my most recent pregnancy and required a second surgery postpartum. Today's episode shares the lessons I've learned over the last two years about advocating for your health, recovering from surgery, and how I changed my approach the second time around. Click HERE for today's shownotes and medical research.

27. From Chaos to Calm: Easy Organization Strategies with Professional Organizer Marilee Hixon

Spring cleaning is upon us, and that means it’s time to declutter our homes. If the thought of organizing only adds stress to your plate, today’s episode is for you. I interview my auntie Marilee Hixon, a professional organizer, and learn the secret to purging your junk, organizing the important things, and maintaining order in your home, even with little kids running around. We also talk about the benefits of organization and its impact on mental health and how to overcome the initial overwhelm of getting started with organization. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

26. 5 Holistic Remedies for Morning Sickness and Nausea

Most women experience many uncomfortable symptoms during pregnancy and persistent nausea is one of the most common. In this episode, we discuss holistic remedies for morning sickness during pregnancy and explore the importance of nutritional preparation before conception. We also talk about tons of simple kitchen swaps to enhance nutrient absorption with an unsettled stomach and explore alternative therapies such as aromatherapy and red light therapy. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy or are in the thick of it right now, today’s episode will give you the resources to manage and/or alleviate morning sickness and boost your overall prenatal health. Click HERE for today’s shownotes and resources.

25. Dear Mama, A Letter From Me to You

Motherhood is hard and I’ve been feeling that recently. I felt ingenuine publishing an educational episode in my happy voice when my inner voice was sad and struggling. Today’s episode is my effort to be real, raw, and vulnerable with you in the hopes that you know that you’re not alone in your challenges and that I’m human too. Today’s episode is a letter from my heart to yours filled with my honest thoughts and words of encouragement. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

24. From Burnout to Balance: Strategies to Combat Exhaustion and Restore Wellness with Brittany Park

As moms, we’re used to being tired and exhausted all the time (hello we never sleep!) but what happens when we reach burnout? In today’s episode, I chat with Brittany Park, a holistic nutritionist, to learn how to identify when you’re burned out, how to avoid burnout, and what to do nutritionally to support healing and recovery after burnout. We also talk about simple ways to improve the quality of your daily life and some kitchen hacks to help you nourish your body, even with littles running around. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

23. Navigating Labor: How to Protect Your Rights in the Delivery Room with Gina Mundy

If you plan on giving birth in a hospital or want to be prepared for medical complications during birth, this episode is for you. Today’s episode features childbirth attorney Gina Mundy and we talk all about how to have a safe medicated birth, the most common culprits of complication during birth, and how you can advocate for yourself with your doctor and the delivery team. Gina explains that the key to a safe, successful, and healthy delivery is knowledge and communication and everything you should consider when preparing for a hospital birth. Click HERE to access today’s show notes and resources.

22. Celebrating You: The Power of Empowerment Photography with Alexi Cox

Having a positive body image of yourself is much easier said than done and all the physical changes you experience as a woman and a mother only makes it more difficult to feel confident in your body. That's why in today's episode I talk with Alexi Cox about her journey of self love and how she cultivates and celebrates positive body image with her clients. Learn about Alexi’s unique style of photography, how it creates a transformative experience mentally and emotionally, and how you can adopt her guiding principles into your own life. Click HERE to access today's show notes.

21. Cravings Unraveled: Strategies to Interpret, Manage, and Conquer Emotional Eating

If you’ve ever had cravings during pregnancy, postpartum, or your period, you’re not alone. Times of physical stress influence our metabolism and cravings are a way to understand how our metabolism is doing! In today’s episode, we explore the psychology behind emotional eating and learn practical strategies to manage and conquer cravings. Discover how to navigate cravings in the moment and create habits that can help minimize them altogether. Whether you're craving salty snacks, sweet treats, or something in between, there’s a reason why and a solution to fix it! Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

20. Understanding Motherhood Through the Eyes of Mother Nature with Aja Arc

Sometimes taking care of your health is as simple as opening your window in the morning or changing the distribution of light in the evening and that’s exactly what Aja Arc talks about in today’s guest episode. While some of her tips seem “too good to be true” or “too simple to make a difference,” we’ve both learned through experience that small and simple changes make the biggest difference in your overall health. Tune in to see how much the sun affects our hormones, stress, and sleep patterns as well as how to initiate positive changes in your family routine without force or bribery. Click here to access today’s shownotes.