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#284: Picky Eating Tips With Alyssa Miller, RD from Nutrition for Littles Dec 13, 2022

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Dr. Elana interviews Alyssa from Nutrition for Littles. Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, and mom of three who understands feeding picky kids is no easy task. She believes in using gentle approaches to help kids eat more foods and balance their diet. She has been a practicing dietitian for nearly 10 years. She is the founder of Nutrition for Littles, host of the Nutrition for Littles podcast, and creator of Table Talk, the picky eating course that teaches you to be the feeding expert in your home. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, The Huffpost, Eating Well, The Every Mom Blog, Peanut app, Big Little Feelings course and many more. She is passionate about helping families enjoy mealtimes and nourish their growing family.

In today's episode, they discussed some of the biggest mistakes parents make around picky eating, some easy first steps in reversing picky eating, the philosophy behind the division of responsility, and how to make meal time more enjoyable, especially when nothing seems to be working!

If you are interested in Alyssa's program, Table Talk, to learn more tips and techniques, use code DOCTORMOM for $50 off!

Topics Discussed:

Some of the biggest mistakes parents make around picky eating
Easy first steps in reversing picky eating
The philosophy behind the division of responsibility - it is not just a free for all there are boundaries!
How to make mealtime more enjoyable, especially when nothing seems to be working!
The value of trusting our kids and letting them take the lead

Show Notes:

Check out Alyssa's Instagram
Get Alyssa's Free Picky Eating Guide
Listen to Alyssa's Nutrition for Littles Podcast
Table Talk Program
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist and mom of three who understands feeding picky kids is no easy task. She believes in using gentle approaches to help kids eat more foods and balance their diet. She is a graduate of MSU Denver, completed her supervised practice at Mayo Clinic and has been a practicing dietitian for nearly 10 years. She is the founder of Nutrition for Littles, host of the Nutrition for Littles podcast, and creator of Table Talk, the picky eating course that teaches you to be the feeding expert in your home. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, The Huffpost, Eating Well, The Every Mom Blog, Peanut app, Big Little Feelings course and many more. She is passionate about helping families enjoy mealtimes and nourish their growing family.

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#283: Navigating Motherhood Transitions with Confidence and Grace Dec 06, 2022

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Motherhood is full of change and in this deeply personal episode, Dr. Elana Roumell and co-host Steph Greunke get real about what it takes to thrive through life's biggest transitions. From moving into a dream home to navigating new career paths, Steph shares how she's choosing rest, joy, and alignment as a mom, wife, and woman.

Dr. Elana also opens up about her return from maternity leave, the realities of being a mom of three, and her family's exciting new adventures including a potential cross country road trip in a converted van.

Together, they reflect on the beauty and challenges of intentional motherhood, discuss boundary setting with grace, and offer encouragement to any mom navigating her next season.

Whether you're craving deeper connection, more self care, or simply want to feel less alone in the chaos, this episode is packed with relatable stories, practical inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.

Topics Covered In This Episode

Navigating motherhood transitions with grace
Creating boundaries and building community
Redefining work-life balance as a mom
Embracing new seasons and career shifts
Self-care strategies for postpartum healing

Show Notes:

Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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#282: Rapid Fire Q&A with Steph and Elana Oct 18, 2022

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Steph and Elana answer a broad range of questions about postpartum, submitted by listeners just like you! They cover questions related to creating a nourishing postpartum sanctuary and dream team to support you. The talk about the different phases of postpartum including the joys, hard moments, and opportunities available in each stage. Steph and Elana provide encouragement to those who are about to enter the postpartum stage of their life as well as those entering later stages of motherhood. This is a fun episode packed with answers to common questions you may be wondering on your journey to and through motherhood.

Topics Discussed:

How Elana prepared for a smooth postpartum
Assembling a postpartum dream team
Different phases of postpartum: embracing the chaos
Preparing siblings for a new baby
Nourishing meals and supplements for postpartum

Show Notes:

Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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#281: How Are You, Really? Living Your Truth with Jenna Kutcher Oct 11, 2022

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Steph interviews Jenna Kutcher about cultivating a life that's in alignment with your passion and values. Jenna is the powerhouse mama behind the New York Times best-seller "How Are You, Really?". She's also the host of the top-rated podcast, Goal Digger, a digital marketing expert, self-education mastermind, book-writing, data-obsessed algorithm avenger, detail-loving self-care activist, stubborn-as-heck achiever and individualist, small town puppy parent, frequent flier, margarita mixologist, and official pancake-flipper for her happy fam of four.

In this episode, they talk about the power of moving AWAY from the "hustle harder" mentality; how to parent from a place of childlike joy and presence vs resentment, body image after baby, career shifts after baby, and important lessons motherhood can teach you. Cozy up with a warm drink and join two Midwest gals in a share all, honest conversation about what it means to prioritize yourself as a mom and bravely step into your biggest, scariest dreams!

Topics Discussed:

Navigating the "hustle harder" and "manifest more" messaging
Leaning into upgraded versions of yourself after baby
Approaching self-growth with honesty and compassion
Visualizing your next steps and taking inspired action
Releasing stories that are no longer serving you

Show Notes:

howareyoureallybook.com
jennakutcher.com
goaldiggerpodcast.com
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I'm a New York Times best-selling author of "How Are You, Really?", host of the top-rated podcast, Goal Digger, digital marketing expert, self-education mastermind, book-writing, data-obsessed algorithm avenger, detail-loving self-care activist, stubborn-as-heck achiever and individualist, small town puppy parent, frequent flier, margarita mixologist, and official pancake-flipper for my happy fam of four.

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#280: Birth Options with Doula Carson Meyer from Needed Oct 04, 2022

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Dr. Elana interviews doula, Carson Meyer, to help inspire birth options. Whether you choose a home birth or hospital birth for your birth experience, there truly is no right or wrong way. Knowing your options and making choices based on education is what will truly end in an empowered birth! Carson happened to be the doula for our friends over at Needed, one of our podcast partners. One of the founders, Ryan Woodbury, worked closely with Carson and learned so much from her wisdom that going into her birth with her daughter was free from fear and anxiety and she wants that for every mama!

Carson is also a certified nutrition consultant and recommends Needed to her clients as well. Not only do you have options with birth, but you also have many options when it comes to preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition. We are honored to partner with such a high-quality company like Needed we can really stand behind their formulas and overall mission to bring the best nutrition to women around the world! For 20% off any Needed products use code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com and get started today!

Topics Discussed:

Home births and hospital births - how there is no right or wrong choice
Doula support before, during, and after birthing
How education and knowing your choices lead to an empowered birth
Nutrition choices for optimal care
And more!

Show Notes:

https://www.carson-meyer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ccmeyer/?hl=en
https://www.candthemoon.com/
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Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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Carson Meyer is a birth doula, birth photographer and pre and post-natal nutrition consultant. Carson is dedicated to supporting parents through a healthy and peaceful pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. She offers private and group classes for expecting parents who are interested in building community and feeling empowered in their birth choices.

She is also the founder of the Malibu-made skincare line C & The Moon. C & The Moon is founded on the belief that the way we care for our planet has a direct impact on how we care for ourselves and is inspired by her passion for environmental health.

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#279: How to Make Mom Friends with Michelle Kennedy of Peanut Sep 27, 2022

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Steph interviews Michelle Kennedy about how to make like-minded mom friends! Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut. Peanut is a free app that helps connect moms nearby and have conversations across meaningful topics from sex and feminine health to IVF, pregnancy, first years, midlife and beyond. With over 2M+ women using the app, Peanut has become a coveted destination for women looking to connect, ask questions and find support.

In this episode, they openly share their own struggles with meeting and keeping mom friends. They explore why female friendships are so important, especially during uncertain times. They talk about the awkwardness that can come with trying to build friendships and how to overcome it. Hint: we're all feeling a little awkward. Michelle also shares the pros/cons of virtual vs in-person connection and makes a case for the impact of virtual connection. You'll walk away feeling inspired to connect (or reconnect) with other moms and have a game plan for how to do it!

Topics Discussed:

Why many moms feel isolated and lonely
Why it's hard to make and keep mom friends
How identity changes and shifts in motherhood impact friendships
How to overcome the initial awkwardness of meeting friends
Where to go to meet new friends
How the pandemic has impacted friendships and connection

Show Notes:

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Reframing Revolution: https://www.peanut-app.io/blog/reframing-revolution
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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Michelle Kennedy is founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps for women. Having started her career as an M&A lawyer at leading international law firm Mishcon de Reya, she later joined dating app, Badoo, where she rose to Deputy CEO at the multi-billion dollar behemoth. During her tenure at Badoo she was integral to and inaugural board member of Bumble. Having worked in social discovery for ten years, Michelle has unprecedented experience and understanding of the safety and growth components of building a social network for women and continues to execute on her mission to make Peanut the leading network to connect women when they need each other most.

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#278: Organ Meats for Mama and Baby with Ashleigh VanHouten the Muscle Maven Sep 20, 2022

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Dr. Elana interviews Ashleigh VanHouten on the topic of Organ Meats! She was recommended by our friends over at Paleovalley @paleovalley and so glad they connected us and she has so much passion and knowledge to share!

They talked about why mamas and kiddos should consider adding organ meats to their diets and she shared some favorite recipes along with a mom hack on how to use Paleovalley's Organ Complex Capsules in place of cooking organ meats as an option. They also talked about how common it is for women in particular to undereat protein and on today's episode, they help guide you mamas on how to assess if you are getting your needs met and if not how to slowly build up your protein and nutrient-dense food needs so you can thrive!

Also as a reminder - our friends at Palevoalley have generously offered our listeners 15% off all orders using the code DOCTORMOM. You can check out their Organ Complex Capsules that include desiccated liver, heart, and kidney along with their meat sticks, superfood bars, and all of their other nutrient dense high-quality whole food goodies I personally can't live without! Visit their website www.palevoaelly.com/doctormom and start saving 15% off now with code DOCTORMOM.

Topics Discussed:

Why organ meats are nature's multivitamin
Busting myths about why organ meats are not toxic
Favorite ways to prepare organ meats
Mom hacks how to serve organ meats to kiddos (and adults with aversions)
How women can assess if they are eating enough protein and nutrient-dense foods

Show Notes:

Website: ashleighvanhouten.com
Instagram @themusclemaven
Books: It Takes Guts and Carnivore-ish
Podcast: The Muscle Science for Women
Chicken Liver Mousse Recipe
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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Ashleigh is a health coach, speaker, podcast host, and author of one of the only nose-to-tail, organ-meat-centric cookbooks in existence, called It Takes Guts. Her new book is called Carnivore-ish. She is the host of the Muscle Maven Radio podcast, downloaded more than 1.5 million times, where she interviews some of the leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness. She's developed a range of coaching programs and workshops aimed at improving physical strength, overall wellness, and a deeper understanding of our bodies and optimal health, including Muscle Science for Women and the Jacked Back Pull-Up Program. Connect with Ashleigh on Instagram @themusclemaven or on her website, ashleighvanhouten.com

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#277: Elana's Birth Story: Welcoming Baby #3 Sep 13, 2022

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Dr. Elana shares her birth story with baby #3! Adena Mae recently joined the Roumell family and her arrival has been a beautiful, healing experience. Dr. Elana walks us through her journey including how the last few months of her pregnancy went, what happened as she approached her "guess date", and her magical birth story. Elana shares how she worked with practitioners on both physical and mental resilience, allowing her to experience labor and delivery with less attachment to the outcome. This episode provides powerful tools you can use on your journey to and through motherhood. Even if your family is complete, her story is a heartwarming one to listen to and celebrate along with her.

Topics Discussed:

The three mental tools Elana used to prepare for Adena's birth
How to surrender instead of control
How a therapist can be part of your birth team
Elana's birth story
How Elana is processing her story

Show Notes:

Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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#276: How To Cultivate Psychological Flexibility During Changing Times with Dr. Diana Hill Sep 06, 2022

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Summary:

Steph interviews Dr. Diana Hill about how to cultivate resilience and psychological flexibility. Dr. Diana Hill takes the most cutting edge, compassion-focused psychological science and helps you apply it to your daily life. In this interview, she helps us learn tools to skillfully adapt to life's ongoing challenges, live more aligned with our values, and find fulfillment. Moms are increasingly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out, and often aren't provided with information on how to navigate the growing demand. This conversation is a must listen if you're seeking skills to navigate uncertainty and learn how to stay present, adapt,and thrive during challenging times.

Topics Discussed:

What psychological flexibility is
What blocks us from becoming resilient
What actually happens when we let go of control
How to feel grounded when life is uncertain
How to develop self-compassion
How to fight back against not feeling enough

Show Notes:

https://www.drdianahill.com, IG: @drdianahill
My Psychology Today blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/striving-thriving
Your Life in Process Podcast - yourlifeinprocess.com
Oct 21- 22, 2022 The From Striving to Thriving Summit - A virtual series of discussions with top experts in the fields of compassion, mindfulness and mental wellness. From Striving to Thriving Summit
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Captivating, evidence-based, and applied, Dr. Diana Hill takes the most cutting edge psychological science and helps you apply it to your daily life. Dr. Hill is an internationally known author, speaker, podcaster, and consultant. An expert in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), Diana guides individuals and groups in becoming more psychologically flexible–so that they can stay present, adapt and thrive during challenging times.

Dr. Hill's goal is to help her clients find meaning, fulfillment and connection at work and at home, so that they can feel more productive, aligned and effective in all aspects of their lives. She offers practical tools, real life examples, and experiential exercises, so that participants can implement the skills they learn right away.

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#275: Letting Kids Lead: Self-Directed Nutrition with Austin McGuffie Aug 30, 2022

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Steph interviews Austin McGuffie (a.k.a Metabolism Mentor), about self-directed nutrition for kids. Austin is passionate about distilling confusing nutrition topics into easy-to-understand pieces of content that the general public and kids can understand. He believes that providing education leads to autonomy around food and helps kids make better choices. In the episode, they discuss how to approach nutrition education with kids in a way that balances freedom and oversight. They share their own struggles with feeding their littles, and how they navigate situations like birthday parties and meals/snacks at school. You'll learn strategies for cultivating self-directed eaters no matter where you're starting.

Topics Discussed:

What "self-directed" nutrition means
How to guide kids towards healthier options
How to talk to kids about food and nutrition without shame
How to balance freedom & oversight with treats
How to navigate birthday parties and treats outside the home
What to do when your partner doesn't align with your philosophy
What Austin and Steph do to cultivate intentionality in their homes

Show Notes:

Mindset & Metabolism Reset Waitlist

Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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Austin McGuffie (a.k.a Metabolism Mentor) is a content creator and business owner passionate about health. As a former personal trainer, his experience with training clients led him down a path of figuring out the best way to help people in a way that sticks for a lifetime; and he found that the answer is educating people. Nutrition is a complicated field and Austin does his best to distill confusing topics into easy-to-understand pieces of content that leaves people with a better understanding of how their body works. When he's not spending time with his wife and 4 children, he's focused on creating content that makes metabolism easy to digest for the average person.

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