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From Chaos to Culinary: Monique Volz’s Secrets for Delicious, Nutritious Meals Sep 19, 2024

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This week, we're diving into the culinary world with Monique Volz, the creative force behind "The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook." Monique shares the secrets to creating easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipes for every meal, all while juggling life as a mom to three young boys. Tune in as she dishes out expert advice on eating for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health, and shares her passion for making nutrition accessible and delicious. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, and grab your copy of her cookbook at the link below!
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook/
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Dr. Jessica Zucker on Pregnancy Loss Sep 16, 2024

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Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage, joins us today to talk about all things pregnancy loss. Dr. Zucker shares her personal experience with miscarriage both as an individual and with her partner. She shares resources those who experienced pregnancy loss can seek out for support. Dr. Zucker shares how instrumental supportive communities are when someone is grieving pregnancy loss. Our conversation highlights the importance of open dialogue about miscarriage and pregnancy loss and addresses the need for better communication between individuals and healthcare professionals. Dr. Zucker urges listeners to open up about their experiences with pregnancy loss to end the stigma surrounding loss.
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Why Everyone Needs Pelvic Floor Therapy: Insights from The Down There Doc Sep 12, 2024

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Join us this week as Dr. Marcy Crouch, also known as The Down There Doc, dives deep into the essential topic of pelvic floor health. As a leading pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Crouch shares why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for pre or postpartum patients—it’s for everyone at all phases of life! Learn how pelvic floor therapy can help alleviate symptoms, prepare for birth and postpartum, and improve overall health, whether you're a young runner, a new mom, or gave birth years ago. Discover why it's never too early or too late to prioritize your pelvic floor health. Don’t miss Dr. Crouch’s expert advice, and be sure to follow her on Instagram @thedowntheredoc for more insights
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Dr. Pimple Popper on Skincare Sep 09, 2024

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Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, joins us today to talk about all things skincare! Dr. Lee answers questions from viewers about skin and skincare during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy limits the skincare products we can use, but Dr. Lee shares some tips and tricks she has learned as a dermatologist. We discuss preventative measures you can take during pregnancy and postpartum to prevent certain skin concerns from arising. We discuss skin changes during pregnancy and how our hormones play a role in our skin health. I share my journey with melasma and prevention steps I take to help my skin. Dr. Lee provides us with excellent knowledge regarding the complexities of skincare during both pregnancy and postpartum.
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Back-to-School Health Hacks: Expert Tips from Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter Sep 05, 2024

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This week, pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter, host of “The Pediatrician Next Door” podcast, shares must-know tips to keep your kids healthy as the new school year begins. Discover how to prevent and shorten illnesses, protect newborns, and confidently set boundaries with family to safeguard your baby’s health. Plus, get Dr. Hunter’s surprising product recommendations to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season. Don’t miss these game-changing insights! Links to all recommended products are below.
Xlear Xylitol nasal Spray
https://amzn.to/3X0XuMB
Vitamin D. (Always look for "third party tested" products)
https://amzn.to/3yYmDiU
Little Noses or similar baby nasal saline spray
https://amzn.to/3yO5b0C
Nose Frida
https://amzn.to/3yKUFqY
Active Skin repair First Aid spray (hypochlorous acid)
https://amzn.to/3Z2VWnF
Echinoforce Junior Tablets
https://amzn.to/3AKjDaw
EarPain MD
https://amzn.to/474W205
Be sure to check out Dr. Hunter's Podcast "The Pediatrician Next Door"!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatrician-next-door/id1665746448
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Cleo Wade on Curiosity Sep 02, 2024

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Cleo Wade, mother, author, and poet, joins us today to discuss her book “What the Road Said”. We discuss Cleo’s inspiration for her book, as well as the message Cleo wanted to bring to readers. We go down memory lane together as Cleo speaks about what inspired her to write her book. We discuss the importance of fostering a sense of curiosity with our children and why an open dialogue between parents and children is so important. Cleo talks about the potential for “What the Road Said” to spark deep conversations about personal growth and resilience between parents and children. Cleo offers invaluable advice on how to guide children through tough times and how to have open conversations with children.
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Feeding littles lunches with Megan McNamee Aug 29, 2024

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Megan McNamee of the hugely popular account, Feeding Littles, joins us this week to talk about food, kids and her new book, Feeding Littles Lunches. As a mom myself, this book is filled with so many inspirational images and ideas to get back to packing lunches and snacks fun for the whole family! The pictures and info included in the pages take the stress out of back to school lunches and provide our little ones with great nutrition while also being practical with what you’re offering your kids. I have definitely been one of those people that have watched the bento box crazes online and marveled at how fancy and creative some get but Megan reminds us that the pressure of doing that daily isn’t realistic and just getting some foods in the bento box is an accomplishment in itself!
We also dive into the inspiration behind her Feeding Littles account, its huge success and what Megan and her business partner Judy hope to teach parents through their work. at the end of the day, the most important thing is everyone being fed, whatever that looks like for you and your family.
After that, parents can tackle things like picky eating, which turns out is partially genetics! Megan offers great tips on how to address picky eating while understanding that learning about healthy eating is an ongoing process.
Make sure to check out Marcy and Judy’s book at the link below!
https://amzn.to/47cWU2T
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Dr. Heather Irobunda on Black Maternal Mortality Aug 26, 2024

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Dr. Heather Irobunda joins us today to talk about the alarming Black maternal health crisis in the United States. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white mothers. Dr. Irobunda talks to us about the systemic issues Black mothers face, such as lack of access to quality healthcare and structural racism in medicine. She highlights the “health deserts” many women across the country live in and how that impacts maternal mortality rates. Dr Irobunda talks to us about the importance of creating a culturally competent healthcare system. We talk about the importance of educating yourself on social issues and advocating for change. Dr. Irobunda shares current legislation that aims to support mothers across the country. Join us to learn more about Black maternal mortality and what we can do to ensure that every mother is set up for success.
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Preppy Kitchen and Fatherhood with John Kanell Aug 22, 2024

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If you follow John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on Instagram, you know how beautiful and delicious he makes everything look, so today we jump into how he makes it all work as a dad to two, plus his new cookbook! John shared different tips and tricks he has learned about parenthood that he can apply in the kitchen, one of them that I loved, using cooking or baking together to weave in some life lessons and positive affirmations. One of my favorite parts about John and what he put out into the world is his positivity. We talk about how he maintains this level of optimism and how he tries to have it rub off on his friends and family. From math teacher to online chef/dad extraordinaire, John shares all his experiences and gets us excited for his new cookbook out now! Preppy Kitchen Super Easy.
Make sure to click the link below to buy a copy for yourself!
https://preppykitchen.com/my-new-cookbook/
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The Vagina Whisperer on Pelvic Floor Health Aug 19, 2024

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Dr. Sara Reardon, better known as The Vagina Whisperer, joins us today to talk about all things pelvic floor health! She explains what the pelvic floor actually is and why it is such an important and vital part of our bodies. We discuss all things pelvic floor therapy and why she personally recommends that all women should have at least one therapy visit postpartum. The Vagina Whisperer talks to us about common pelvic floor issues, and she offers insight into how to relax the pelvic floor to attempt to mitigate issues. We discuss how daily movement is important to only to our pelvic floor but to our overall health as well. The Vagina Whisperer talks to us about the need for better communication with healthcare providers, especially during postpartum recovery. She answers questions submitted by listeners, and she highlights the often-overlooked challenges women face regarding pelvic floor issues. Join us for this informative and insightful conversation!
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