The Well Nourished Mama

32. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom

When you listen to mom stories online or in talking to your family, it seems like they’re always doom and gloom. They talk about the sleepless nights, the sore nipples, all the postpartum-body discomforts, toddler tantrums, and sibling rivalries. But what about all the beautiful parts of being a mom? That’s what I want to talk about today. I want to share some things with you that I only wish someone had told me before having kids - in the best way possible. Tune in to hear my words of positivity and encouragement, as well as some tips to help you navigate the difficult. Click HERE for today’s shownotes.

31. Lessons WE’VE Learned From 5 Years of Marriage

This week my husband and I celebrate 5 years of marriage! In honor of our anniversary, I thought it would be fun to share some of the lessons we’ve learned…TOGETHER. That’s right, Tyler is my guest for today’s episode! Whether you’re single, engaged, or married for years already, I truly believe you’ll learn at least one thing that can help you in your relationship. We talk about everything from communication skills to parenting to household responsibilities and even intimacy and we share lots of examples for each tip to help you see it in action, too. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

30. Building a Career While Building a Family with Meg Miles

If you’ve ever been told that you had to choose between your career and your family, this episode is for you. I sat down with Meg Miles, a wife, mom of 4, and entrepreneur, to talk about her story of chasing her dreams in the workforce while raising her children full time at home. Listen to her real, raw, and emotional journey of struggle, risk, and heartache while also celebrating her biggest wins and lessons learned along the way. At the end, you’ll also get to hear Meg’s experience with postpartum anxiety and how it’s shaped her approach to motherhood and entrepreneurship moving forward. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

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.