Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies
By Michelle Tagge
Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesMar 31, 2020
Cesarean Birth Story with a Breech Baby with Anne Marie Garland
This is the finale of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about how she processed her birth experience knowing that she wanted an unmedicated birth, and how limiting what she read to natural births at a farm made it harder to accept her circumstances.
Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram.
Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram.
Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.
External Version (ECV) and trying to turn a Breech Baby with Anne Marie Garland
This is the second episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about when she found out her baby was breech, everything she tried to turn the baby, including her experience with having an External Version.
Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram.
Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram.
Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during pregnancy with Anne Marie Garland
This is the first episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which is extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This is a medical condition and not the same as typical morning sickness.
Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram.
Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram.
Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.
59. Should I be losing weight postpartum? Discussing changes in body size with Kim Perez, FNTP
Michelle talks to Kim Perez about weight loss in the postpartum. We talk about both losing too much weight and having trouble losing weight after having a baby. Kim goes deep into what is happen hormonally immediately after having a baby as well as some of the changes that happen around the time baby starts solids if mom is breastfeeding. She talks about what is considered normal and what you can expect, and also when you might have something off in your hormone health. Part of what we want to communicate in this episode is that it can be totally healthy for your body to hold on to weight during breastfeeding and postpartum healing.
Where to find Kim:
Root & Branch Nutrition Website
Where to find Michelle:
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
58. Should I take placenta pills postpartum? with Megan Garcia, MTOM
This week Michelle talks to Megan Garcia, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and expert in baby nutrition. In this episode we talked about placenta consumption postpartum. She speaks to the properties of the placenta from a TCM perspective, and expresses concerns with how the hormones in the placenta can interfere with hormones needed for breastfeeding. I share about my positive experience consuming my placenta, and I left this conversation understanding that a lot better. This episode does not give a clear one-size-fits-all answer, but it provides a lot of information if this is something you are considering.
Megan's post about placenta pills
Where to find Megan:
Where to find Michelle:
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
BONUS - Michelle gives updates on life, boundaries with part-time work and my nutrition busniess
Catching up with Marissa about how things have changed over the last year, since having my daughter. I also give some updates about the future plan for this podcast.
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
57. How can I reestablish core strength and movement after labor and delivery? with Lindsay Mumma, DC
This week Michelle talks to Lindsay Mumma, Chiropractor and prenatal and postpartum fitness educator. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge on recovery after having a baby and how rest and slow rehabilitation set you up for a better recovery. We talk about what the early days postpartum should look like - what does the 2 weeks in bed and 2 weeks near the bed rule really mean. And we talk about what to look for when you are ready to start moving, what movements work the best and how you can use this time of healing in a profound way to really connect with what your body needs. We also talk about swimming during pregnancy and the benefits of chiropractic care during the pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Where to find Lindsay:
Where to find Michelle:
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
56. How can I get my toddler past picky eating? - with Alyssa Miller, RD
Michelle talks to Alyssa Miller of Mama and Me RD about establishing healthy eating habits for toddlers. She goes through a method where parents make the decision about what to serve and when, but give the kids the autonomy to decide which foods to eat and how much of them. She talks about when picky eating generally starts and what we can do. We go into so many details around what to do if your toddler is getting up from the table frequently or is sneaking foods. We also talk a bit about how to start with feeding babies to avoid picky eating, and how to include "safe foods" on your kids plates. Then we talk through how the parent's diet and their relationship with food impacts how our kids eat.
Where to find Alyssa:
Where to find Michelle:
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
55. What is an endocrine disruptor and how can I avoid them? with Victoria Richards, FNTP
Michelle talks to Victoria Richards about the endocrine system - which includes all of our female hormones. We talk about xenoestrogens, substances that imatate estrogen in the body, and how they can disrupt normal hormone balance in the body. We also go through how they can effect your cycle and your fertility. Then we talk about where you can find them in your foods, personal care products and in your home - then swaps you can make to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors. We also talk about how these harmful substances are not regulated by the FDA and are hard to identify on product packaging. Viki gives us actionable steps to make small changes, and tips on detoxifying from the substances we already have in our bodies.
Where to find Victoria:
Restoring Roots Wellness Website
Where to find Michelle:
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
BONUS - Strengthening the pelvic floor, my experience working with a pelvic floor PT
This is a quick overview of Michelle's experience seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist 5 months postpartum for incontinence. This is a conversation with Dr. Mel Thompson. For a detailed overview of the Pelvic Floor and issues you may have, see Episode 17 with Dr. Brittany Haidet.
54. How do I boost my fertility in between children? with Kim Perez, FNTP
Michelle talks to Kim Perez about recovering from childbirth with the plan to prepare for another baby. We talk about how pregnancy, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding can leave you depleted, and what you can do to make sure your body is ready to carry another child. Rebuilding nutrient stores and regaining mental health are so important for both mom and baby during pregnancy. Kim talks through general considerations for making sure your cycle is healthy, but goes into specific questions like ideal spacing between kids and trying to conceive while breastfeeding. Then we go into the conflicting messages we get about dieting postpartum and how than can impact your fertility and ability to replete nutrients.
Where to find Kim:
Root & Branch Nutrition Website
Where to find Michelle:
53. What can I eat when I'm breastfeeding? with Meghan McMillin, RDN, IBCLC
Michelle and Hillary talk to Megan McMillin all about what mom can and should be eating while breastfeeding. We talk about myths around what foods could cause gas in babies. She explains how eliminating dairy from mom's diet is over prescribed and what you actually need to look for when determining if baby has a food intolerance. We talk about the best foods for boosting milk supply, when they should be taken, and what mom should consume to have the most nutritious milk. Then she talks about the misinformation out there about avoiding alcohol and caffiene while breastfeeding. There is so much information in this episode that all breastfeeding women will benefit from.
Where to find Meghan:
Where to find Michelle:
Where to find Hillary:
Email your questions: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
52. How can I give my kids the best start on nutrition? with Joe and Serenity Carr
Michelle talks to Joe and Serenity about all things feeding babies and toddlers. We talk generally about how what you eat growing up sets you up for a lifetime of health. We talk about the importance of DHA and Iron, and how to get enough in your diet. We talk about how you can make your own purees to introduce babies to more nutrients available from animal sources. We also go into how we can approach thinking about blood sugar and how balancing protein, fats and carbohydrates can be beneficial for creating balanced meals for kids. Then we talk about gut health and how bone broth can help keep the digestive tract healthy.
Where to find Serenity Kids:
Website: use NOURISHEDANDNURTURING for 15% off
Where to find Michelle:
Email your questions: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
51. Why is my diet making me feel bad? And why isn't it working? with Tori Culotta, FNTP
Michelle talks to Tori about diet culture and how weight loss goals can compromise your health in some cases. We talk about what body positivity means for us - it doesn't mean we never have negative thoughts about our body, but really, it doesn't have to be something we obsess over either. We also go through a lot of myths about losing weight and how you can support healthy fat loss while still eating fat and not starving yourself. The goal is to eat in a way that fuels your life and exercise in a way that makes your body function well. Focusing on optimizing your health will always yield better results than sacrificing your health to hit a short-term aesthetic goal.
Where to find Tori:
Where to find Michelle:
50. Navigating Life Transitions, Getting in Touch with your Priorities and Setting Boundaries Between Work and Family
Michelle and Marissa talk about their decisions to take on part-time jobs. We go into how we have navigated these big decisions with our partners and how decided to make these decisions that we think will make us more present in our lives. We also go into how we balance work with family life and how setting boundaries around work at home can be helpful to preserve your energy. We also talk about goal setting and aligning your time with what is most important to you.
Where to find Michelle:
Where to find Marissa:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
49. How to stock your pantry for how you want to eat and what to pack for kids at daycare
Michelle and Hillary answer a listener question about what to buy to stock your pantry with healthy foods. We specifically discuss stocking your pantry for the postpartum period and stocking for toddler food. We also talk about how we have approached packing foods for kids at daycare or school. We talk how to navigate making your wishes known with the school as well as how to weigh healthy food options with the social benefit of eating what the other kids are eating. This episode has actionable tips you can use right away to make healthier choices for your family.
Where to find Hillary:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
48. How can I make breastfeeding work? Troubleshooting common issues with Nina-Marie Rueda, FNTP
Michelle talks with Nina-Marie about all things breastfeeding. We talk about increasing milk supply, and how to determine if your supply is low. We talk about schedules and when baby should be expected to sleep through the night. She talks through what to expect in the early weeks, how to determine if baby has a good latch and what to do if breastfeeding hurts. She talks us through clogged ducts and what happens when it turns into mastitis. Then we talk about when to introduce a pump and a bottle to a breastfed baby. We finish by talking through how breastfeeding changes when baby starts solids and what to expect from weaning.
Where to find Nina-Marie:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
47. How can you make alcohol a part of your healthy lifestyle? with Nicole Peyton
Michelle talks with Nicole around a variety of concerns around alcohol consumption and common wine additives. Spoiler: most people can make alcohol a part of your healthy lifestyle without having to save it for a cheat day, but there are some modifications you need to make to your routine. We talk about additives in conventional wines like sugar, sulfates and coloring. We discuss supporting small family farms and how biodynamic farming helps our ecosystem. We also go through how alcohol impacts your blood sugar, your gut health and how your mineral balance changes with the diuretic effect of alcohol. We have tips and tricks to minimize any negative effects and avoid that dreaded hangover!
Where to find Nicole:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
46. Taking steps toward better life balance for working moms
Michelle and Hillary talk about their decisions to leave Corporate America and to go down to part-time hours. We talk about how we strive to align our time with what we value most. Everyone's version of balance will look difference.
Where to find Hillary:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
45. How should I move my body after having a baby? - Postpartum Exercise with Anna of Equipping Strength
This week Michelle and Hillary talk to Anna about fitness in the postpartum period. We talk about how to move during pregnancy for strength and preparing for labor. We cover how pelvic floor strength is core to adding in movement postpartum, and how it is best to take time to rest after having a baby. Anna talks about what movements are best to start with to ease into exercise postpartum, and how this may differ if you had a C-section. We talk about common issues women have postpartum. Then we dive into body image. There is such a spectrum with women who have never loved their body more, and women who just want to get back into their jeans ASAP. Postpartum is a time to give yourself grace, and we talk about our experiences with weight loss in the postpartum period.
Where to find Anna:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
44. Am I in Control of My Brain? - Mindfulness Meditation with Stacy DiGregorio, RYT
This week Michelle talks to Stacy DiGregorio about Mindfulness Meditation. We talk about what is mindfulness and how the different types of meditation can contribute to mindfulness. We discuss how you can get started as a beginner. We talk about neuro-plasticity and the benefits of regular meditation for stress levels and for performance. We also talk about the benefits of mindfulness when it helps you pay better attention to your partner and your kids without needing distractions. She describes how meditation allows you to get to know yourself better and gives you space before reacting so that you can live more intentionally.
Sample meditation at 42:27 for 4 minutes
Resources:
With Compassionate Understanding: A Meditation Retreat
Where to find Stacy:
Where to find Michelle:
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
43. Planning an Empowered Birth Experience and Navigating Your Choices - with Sarah Grantham, RN
This week Michelle talks to Sarah Grantham, a registered nurse working in labor and delivery and assisting with home births. We talk about what choices you may have during labor that might not be presented as a choice. We talk about informed consent and feeling comfortable with your providers. We also talk about some of the benefits and cons of choosing a home birth.
Where to find Sarah:
Resources:
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
42. Safe Sun Exposure, Glucose Testing and Pre-Diabetes, and Kids with Potential Food Intolerances
This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to determine how much sun is safe and how sun exposure can support your health and Vitamin D levels. We talk about how to handle symptoms of low blood sugar like light-headedness. We also discuss what this means in terms of either healing the imbalance or how it could progress to Type-II Diabetes. We also talk about kids having tantrums and what you might look for to determine if it could be from a food intolerance.
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
41. What Is Your Body Telling You? - Intuitive Eating with Kristin Dovbniak of Healthy Mama Kris
This week Michelle talks to Kristin Dovbniak about Intuitive Eating. We talk about tuning into what your body needs rather than tuning out and not paying attention to how foods may be affecting you. We also discuss body image, loving food, dieting and restriction. She walks us through how our plate might look after we make this switch and how you may see changes in your blood sugar regulation and your health. We also talk about what impacts modeling intuitive eating may have on what your kids eat and how we are raising our daughters to love their bodies.
Where to find Kris:
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
40. Getting Back on Track, Refueling After Workouts, and Keto for Fat-Burning
This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to get yourself back on track after letting nutrition or exercise slip for several months. We talk through how you might need to refuel after a workout, when you can workout fasted and the window for eating carbohydrates after a workout without spiking blood sugar. And we also talk about keto diets - what is it, how to approach it, who it could benefit from it and how you could use it as a tool to burn more body fat.
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
39. Ayurvedic Nutrition and Postpartum Care with Shruti of Freshly Moms
This week Michelle and Hillary do an episode in their postpartum series with Shruti of Freshly Moms. We talk all about postpartum care from a nutritional as well as a cultural perspective. Shruti talks through what foods to include, but also how to prepare them. We also talk about how nutrition postpartum can go hand in hand with feeling empowered as a new mom.
Where to find Freshly Moms:
Freshly Moms Website - use discount MTNutrition10 for 10% off
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Hillary - @purposefulplatenutrition
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
38. What can I do to stay healthy during pregnancy? with Meg Reburn
Michelle talks to Meg Reburn, registered midwife and wellness coach, all about fertility and pregnancy. We talk about how nutrient needs for fertility and how your needs change throughout pregnancy. Meg goes into what blood tests and supplements are recommended during and before getting pregnant. We also talk about other common pregnancy ailments - blood sugar imbalance, sleep issues and heartburn - and how to improve them.
Where to find Meg:
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
37. Why isn't my baby sleeping? with Eliza Parker
This week Michelle talks to Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby. She talks about babies and sleep and how to go about approaching establishing a schedule with a young baby. We talk about crying in arms and Aware Parenting and how this fits in with eat, play, sleep cycles. We also cover questions about babies sleeping on you versus in their crib, breastfeeding to sleep and babies soothing themselves to sleep with thumb sucking. This should help you troubleshoot your sleep issues for baby and set them up for having a relationship where they can express their emotions as they grow.
Where to find Eliza:
Resources:
Baby Sleep: FAQs for when you’re feeling stuck
Aware Baby Book
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
36. Improving Health without Eliminating Foods, Calcium, and Cortisol as a Cause for Weight Gain
This week Marissa and Michelle catch up on life, business and Michelle's family adjusting to having a new baby. We also answer nutrition and lifestyle questions from our listeners. We talk about what 1 change we would recommend for health, how to promote good gut health without having to eliminate foods, how to get enough calcium if you don't tolerate dairy, and what to do if you suspect high cortisol is causing weight gain. We love getting your questions, so keep e-mailing them to nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com.
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
35. Getting to know your cycle - Hormone Phases and Fertility Awareness with Meg Langston, FNTP
Michelle talks with Meg Langston, FNTP, about healthy cycles and fertility awareness. She explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what a healthy cycle should look like. We talk about what hormonal levels look like in each phase and what activities might be ideal during that time. We also discuss some common issues women may experience with their hormone health. Then we talk about how the Fertility Awareness Method could be used for birth control or planning conception (this is different than the rhythm method).
Where to find Meg:
Books:
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
34. Preparing for a Healthy Postpartum Experience with Hillary Bennetts, NC
Marissa talks to Michelle and Hillary about postpartum nutrition. We discuss the key components to postpartum recovery including establishing a good milk supply, supporting emotional health, blood sugar balance and tissue repair. This time of an increased need for good nutrition and self-care comes at a time when you are getting little sleep and hormones are rapidly changing. We break down the key nutrients you need and how to get them from food or supplements. We discuss different cooking techniques and how to freeze and store meals during pregnancy to prepare to be nourished in the postpartum period.
Purposeful Pregnancy & Postpartum Facebook Group
Where to find Hillary:
E-mail: bunsinbalance@gmail.com
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
33. What is Your Gut Telling You? with Kelsie Campbell, FNTP
Michelle talks with Kelsie Campbell, FNTP about gut health. We discuss how the 2 key components to a healthy gut are having integrity in the lining of the gut and balancing the microbiome. We discuss how digestion plays into gut health, and how to make quick improvements to your digestion. We also go through identifying food intolerances and the many other conditions that can be related to dysfunction in the gut. Finally we go through how you can go about healing your gut if you suspect you may have issues.
Where to find Kelsie:
E-mail: bunsinbalance@gmail.com
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
32. But are you really ok? - Assessing and Boosting our Mental Health
Marissa and Michelle talk about working with new therapists and how they have learned to regularly check in on their mental health during COVID and the postpartum period. These periodic checks can be applied at any time whether it's the middle of winter, after a breakup or you're just feeling a little down. We cover how digestion, balance of gut bacteria and adequate protein intake contribute to production of neurotransmitters in the brain. We also talk about how fats contribute to keeping hormones level throughout the month and how thyroid health impacts mental health. There are some practical takeaways for ways to kick-start your well-being.
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
31. Breaking Up with Birth Control with Victoria Richards, FNTP
This week, Marissa talks with Victoria Richards, FNTP all about periods, healthy cycles, and how to support your body coming off of birth control. They discuss some of the side effects of birth control, and what you might want to consider if you are looking to get pregnant in the future.
Where to find Victoria:
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
30. Postpartum Mindset with Laura Bruner
This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Laura Bruner about the postpartum period. Laura talks about her experience postpartum and how important it was to have community and support during this time. Michelle share's some about her experience being 3 weeks postpartum with baby #2 during the COVID quarantine. We talk about self-care and how you can set yourself up during pregnancy for an easier time postpartum. We also talk about some personal experiences with guilt about parenting during a time when there is a lot of pressure to "get back to normal" after giving birth.
Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling guilt: Can I know for a fact that I somehow caused this? Is it serving me in any capacity to hold on to this belief? Who would I be if I were to let go of this story I've told myself?
If you are postpartum now and have any questions or need support, please reach out to us at nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com.
Purposeful Pregnancy and Postpartum Facebook Group
Where to find Laura:
Jess' Instagram: @laura.radicalroots
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
29. All About the Enneagram with Jess Gaertner
This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Jess Gaertner about the Enneagram. Jess talks about what the Enneagram is, how you can use it to find your best version of yourself and how it can increase your empathy for others. The Enneagram is a personality test that is puts you into one of 9 types, but has many layers with wings and sub-types. This episode is a fun discussion of each of the 9 types and gives resources for you to dig deeper.
Links:
Jess' Instagram: @jess.holdthespace
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
28. How to Talk to Your Farmers with Jenna of Three Rivers Farm & Retreat
In this episode, Michelle talks to Jenna, owner/operator of Three Rivers Farm & Retreat. She and her husband raise animals and grow vegetables on their farm in TN. We discuss how you can open up conversations with your farmers about the food you are eating.
[15:15] - Decisions around starting a farm
[20:30] - Buzz words on food packaging
[23:40] - How to talk to farmers about their food and set your personal priorities
[48:57] - Organic vegetables & shopping at a farmer's market
[1:04:33] - Sourcing local meat vs. buying online
[1:10:45] - Sourdough Bread Making
Jenna's website: Three Rivers Farm & Retreat
Food Resources:
Grocery Store Shopping Lists - Diane Sanfilippo
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
27. Michelle's birth story with Ashlynn
Michelle shares her birth story with her new baby girl.
26. Your Pelvis During Pregnancy with Chiropractor Gia Norini
In this episode, Michelle talks to Gia Norini, a licensed chiropractor and birth doula (Michelle's doula for both births). She is trained in Webster's technique, which can help with alignment of the baby during birth. We discuss what happens to your pelvis during pregnancy and when a woman may need an evaluation or an adjustment. We talk about things you can ask your provider and how to find a practitioner.
Links:
Gia's website: Whole Body Health and Wellness
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
25. Thoughts on the End of Pregnancy, Preparing for the Postpartum Period and Choosing a Home Birth
In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa catch up and answer some questions. Michelle talks about having a difficult time emotionally at the end of pregnancy with hormonal changes and not sleeping well. We also talk about some realizations we had during the postpartum period when we first became moms and how Michelle decided she was comfortable with a home birth.
[20:20] - What would you do differently in the postpartum period?
[31:22] - How did you feel comfortable deciding on a home birth?
Motherhood Grace Postpartum Guide
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
24. Getting Started on Real Food with Candace Dorsey
This week Michelle talks to Candace Dorsey of From the Roots blog about how to get started on eating real food. Her blog is filled with beautiful and simple recipes to get started cooking healthy meals at home. We talk about what it means to get to a point where you can eat intuitively. We also talk about how you can make simple swaps with snack items to get started in making better choices around nutrition. Download her Healthy Meal Plan for Beginners here.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
23. Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food
This week, Marissa and Michelle catch up a bit on the recent changes and updates in both of their lives! They also chat about ways they are helping their kids maintain a positive relationship with food, not making foods "bad", and their mindset on navigating social events when food options are out of our control. They also talk about kid meal times and why it's ok to not force food.
22. Motherhood Emotions and Perspective Shifts with Marissa Yee, FNTP
This week, Marissa talks with Marissa Yee, FNTP of Fuel My Balance about all of the feelings that encompass motherhood. Marissa Y. courageously shares her feelings upon finding out she was pregnant and the importance of doing healing inner work, especially as a new parent. The Marissa's also talk about perspective shifts throughout the parenthood journey and how your feelings, no matter what, are completely valid.
Follow Marissa on Instagram at fuelmybalance and to follow along with her community space, check out wildrootsphoenixville.
21. Food Sensitivities with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTP
This week, Marissa chats with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTP of Wilder Nutrition all about food sensitivities and gut health! Amy is an expert in this area and gives us the scoop on how your body reacts to food sensitivities, some tips on what to do if food sensitivities are suspected, and whether or not you'll be able to eat foods that you love again. Follow Amy at wildernutrition on Instagram and www.wildernutrition.com for all kinds of nutrition information and make sure you get on her waiting list for when her Free Your Food Sensitivities course opens back up!
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
20. Perspectives on Staying Home with Kids versus Being a Working Mom
In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa get unexpectedly deep about the choices they have made in regards to working and raising their boys. Marissa has been at home full-time for most of her son's life, and talks about how it changed her identity and how it has changed as he is getting older. Michelle talks about how being away from her son so much means that she doesn't get as much control as she might want with how he is being raised. We hope this is relatable for all moms out there.
We did have some technical issues with this episode and had to post the raw file. The sound is still good and
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
19. Third Trimester and Mold Detox
In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa give updates on what has been going on. Michelle talks about the 3rd trimester - blood-work, blood sugar and weight gain. She talks about how to supplement for deficiencies in pregnancy and dietary modifications for the 3rd trimester. Marissa talks about transitioning her 2 year old into a bed, and her updated mold testing. She also give some practical tips for looking for mold and finding help if you suspect an issue.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
18. Baby First Foods
In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa talk about solid foods for babies 6-12 months. We start with how we handled an introduction schedule and which foods we emphasized at different ages. We talk about nutrient needs of babies and which foods contain them as well as a discussion of how babies process plant vs animal foods. We talk about some concerns with conventional baby foods like rice cereal. And we end with a discussion about when a baby may need supplements.
Resources:
Super Nutrition for Babies book
Paleo Mom baby food introduction schedule
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
17. Pelvic Floor Health with Brittany Haidet
In this week's episode, Michelle talks to Brittany Haidet of She Blooms Physical Therapy. We discuss everything pelvic floor from what it is to how to address any dysfunction you may have.
[3:00] - What is the pelvic floor & how is it impacted by pregnancy
[11:20] - Exercise during pregnancy & exercise for the pelvic floor
[36:02] - Postpartum fitness
[47:06] - When to seek out a physical therapist
Where to find Brittany:
https://www.shebloomsphysicaltherapy.com/
Resources you can use to find a pelvic PT in their area:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health directory
Pelvic Guru with Global Health Alliance Directory
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
16. Michelle's home birth story with Connor
Michelle shares her birth story with Connor.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
15. Detox programs and New Year's goals
In this week's episode, Marissa and Michelle talk about the process of detoxification in depth. We go through how to assess if your body is ready for a detox protocol, what organ systems are involved in detoxification, what types of protocols work for different symptoms, and how detoxing plays into fat loss. We also go into what we do for setting New Year's resolutions, and how we may or may not track them. We also talk about some good steps to take if your goal is for your family to eat healthier in the new year. Happy New Year's to all and we are looking forward to a magical 2020.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/