The Well Nourished Mama

16. The Physiology of Pregnancy and How to Manage Symptoms with Jen Ryan

As pregnant women, we go through A LOT of physical changes to accommodate our growing baby, but how often are we actually told why they’re happening and how to manage those changes? If you’ve ever struggled with sciatic pain, round ligament pain, lightning crotch, or anything in between, today’s guest Dr. Jen Ryan answers all of your questions and provides actionable ways to feel your best during pregnancy, no matter what symptoms you experience. She also debunks a few myths about common stretching routines during pregnancy and shares some advice for how to advocate for yourself with your medical provider. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes and transcript.

15. Milk Supply 101 Pt. 1 - The Foundations

Breastfeeding is often considered a "natural" part of motherhood, but natural is not the same as "intuitive" and it often leaves new moms confused, frustrated, and anxious. That's why today's episode is the first in my "Milk Supply 101" series; we're learning all about the basics of your milk supply, including what body systems drive your breastmilk production, busted myths about the composition of your breastmilk, and the two most important things you need to do to establish a thriving milk supply. Click here to access today’s show notes and visual aids.

14. Rebalancing Your Hormones Postpartum (with Savannah)

Brain fog, hair loss, mood swings, depression, leaky gut, rage, constipation, hemorrhoids, low milk supply…what do these things all have in common? Women and doctors both think they’re normal to experience after having a baby because postpartum hormones are out of balance. But common is not the same as normal. In today’s episode, we chat with registered dietitian and women’s hormone expert Savannah Parr about the secret to thriving postpartum, minimizing common postpartum symptoms and grievances, and rebalancing hormones all while raising a family. If you’re pregnant or planning on having a baby soon, you will learn what you can do now and during recovery to feel your best and truly enjoy the postpartum experience.

13. 5 Non-toxic Swaps to Protect Your Home in 2024

With the new year just around the corner, you're going to be bombarded with lots of diet culture and weight loss messages. Instead of joining the crowd and encouraging you to focus on your nutrition, I thought I'd focus on another part of your health that is just as important: minimizing endocrine disruptors and switching to non-toxic products. In this episode, dive into the science behind endocrine disruptors, the impact they have on your body, and some very easy and very affordable swaps you can make to get rid of the endocrine disruptors in your life. Be sure to check out all the brands, links, and discount codes here in the shownotes.

12. The Journaling Practice That Changed My Life

As someone who has historically been terrible at journaling, I never found journaling to be an effective method of comfort or therapy to tend to my mental health. That is, until I discovered this specific journaling technique that not only changed the way I cope with stress but how I show up as a wife and mom entirely. In today’s episode, I break down exactly what I write in my journal to help me deal with the burdens of motherhood and reframe how I talk to myself when I have hard days. Click here to access all of today’s shownotes.

11. Hannah’s Birth Story And My Transformative Birth Experience

My second baby and first daughter Hannah was born on November 1st and it was such an incredible day. Not only did I get to bring my sweet baby girl into the world but I also became a new version of myself I didn’t know was possible. In today’s episode, I’m sharing Hannah’s birth story as well as the events that changed my perspective about birth in the best way. I also share five things I did to prepare for birth and what helped me have such an incredible experience. Click here to see all of today’s shownotes.

10. How to Find Success With Intuitive Eating with Brooklyn

Navigating diet culture and all the mixed opinions about what nutrition practices are best for you is so difficult, especially when anyone can say anything online. That’s why I brought on Brooklyn, a registered dietitian in training that specializes in intuitive eating. She shares her story with disordered eating and how she found food freedom from retraining her brain to listen to her body’s natural cues around food. In this episode, we also bust some common myths about intuitive eating and talk through some simple tips you can implement today to start eating intuitively. Click here to connect with Brooklyn and access the shownotes.

9. Pelvic Floor 101 for Pregnancy + Postpartum with Nicole

If you have two X chromosomes, this episode is for you! Whether you’ve had kids or not, your pelvic floor and pelvic health are an integral part of your overall health and both are dramatically impacted by pregnancy and birth. Nicole Scheitlin from Strong Mama Wellness shares her expertise, insights, and personal experience as a pre/postnatal fitness coach and mom of 2 with the pelvic floor, busting myths about the pelvic floor and educating about how it impacts the rest of the body. She also shares some tell-tale signs that the pelvic floor needs training and gives simple exercises you can do at home to strengthen the muscles. Visit the shownotes here for more resources and information from today’s episode.

8. Why Protein is Every Mom’s Best Friend

You’re probably aware that protein helps build muscle, but that doesn’t mean it’s just for body builders and athletes! In today’s episode, we bust some common myths about protein, dive into more than 10 roles protein has in the body, and most importantly, why protein is crucial for a mom’s health. We also discuss simple swaps you can make to boost your protein intake each day without any extra work in the kitchen. Click here to visit the shownotes and access all my free resources and recipes related to protein!

7. How I’m Preparing for Postpartum #2

My first postpartum experience was a wild ride. Even though I spent weeks researching online and listening to influencer’s videos, I still felt like there were so many things I should’ve prepared for and lots of things no one talked about, either. In today’s episode, I share my personal insights and practical tips for preparing for the postpartum period, going beyond the usual advice of freezing meals and hygiene supplies. Between the five categories (physical, mental, emotional, baby-related, and support systems) and all the personal examples, I promise this is the most comprehensive list you’ll ever hear about postpartum preparation! Click here to access today’s shownotes and get your free printable checklist.
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