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57: Andra Sitoianu - How To Fix Your Hormones So You Can Thrive Jun 01, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Andra Sitoianu, holistic nutritionist and certified naturopath to discuss all things hormones. They talk about the power of progesterone, common things that disrupt a woman's cycle, the most ideal diet, peptides, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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56: Cassidy Morgan - How to Lose Weight, Build Killer Glutes, & Create Health Habits That Last a Lifetime May 25, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Cassidy Morgan of Cassidy Morgan Fitness. They discuss how women can shed weight, build substantial muscle (specifically glutes), and create long term habits without touching a GLP-1. We hope you love this episode!

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55: Therese Dansby - The Breastfeeding Episode Every New Mother Needs May 18, 2026

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In a world that constantly pushes us towards convenience, breastfeeding feels like an uphill battle. This week Anna sits down with Therese Dansby, expert lactation consultant and mother of three. They discuss all things breastfeeding - from how quickly the baby needs to be on the boob after birth to the best pump and formula, this episode is perfect for soon-to-be mothers, mothers who want to breastfeed, or just curious women who want to be prepared for the future. We hope you love it!

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54: Illie Balaj - Big Fertility, Endometriosis, and Finding The Answers You Deserve Through NaProTechnology May 11, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Illie Balaj to discuss her experience being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, pushed towards IVF, and eventually finding answers and an endometriosis diagnosis through NaProTechnology. They discuss moving through infertility when you're already into wellness, the reality of big fertility, and how NaProTechnology diagnoses the root cause of infertility. Illie is the founder of Live Healthillie, a one stop shop for vetted, non-toxic products.

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53: Kelsey Mehdipour - How to Feed Your Baby The Ancestral Way May 04, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Kelsey Mehdipour, NTP to discuss all things feeding babies. They talk about the perfect first food for babies (hint: it's not rice cereal), breast feeding (and the best formula option!), snacking, baby-led weaning, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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52: Morgan Gray - If You're Listening To This, You Probably Need A Colonic Apr 27, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Morgan Gray, her colonic hydrotherapist and owner of Radiate Wellness in Wilmington, North Carolina. They discuss normal vs. common when it comes to pooping, building a healthy microbiome, eating to optimize elimination, detoxification myths, and much more. We hope you love this episode!

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51: Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS - A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Every Vaccine Offered During Pregnancy Apr 20, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS to discuss the real data behind each vaccine offered during pregnancy. They offer a cost-benefit analysis of each shot, how to discuss options with your doctor, the truth about "long-term immunity" and more. We hope you love this episode!

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50: Veda Rae - Why Sovereign Parenting Is Taking The Alternative Health World By Storm Apr 13, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Veda Rae of Veda Revival to discuss all things sovereign parenthood. They discuss birth certificates, the legality of opting out of government contracts, the business of being born, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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49: The Truth About Healing HPV, Free Birth, and Trusting Your Body’s Wisdom Again Apr 06, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FACOG to discuss leaving the medical system, holistically healing HPV, free birth, and learning to trust your body. We hope you love this episode!

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48: Ayla Barmmer MS, RD, LDN - Mind-Blowing Truths About Preconception Nutrition Mar 30, 2026

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This week Anna sits down with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN and founder of Fullwell Fertility. They talk all about preconception and pregnancy nutrition including what constitutes an optimal prenatal, arguments around folate vs. folic acid, exogenous toxins, men's optimal nutrition, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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