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#105: Podcast Recap—Food as Medicine for Kids on the Spectrum with Dr. Mary Rondeau Oct 30, 2018

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Stephanie and Elana expand on key points from the last episode on nutrition for kids on the spectrum with Dr. Mary Rondeau. They share key takeaways and considerations for parents who may be experiencing difficulties with feeding.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

Additional insights from Dr. Mary Rondeau's talk at the Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
Our thoughts on starting supplements before making dietary changes
Lab testing: what to order, who to work with, what to do with the results
Optimizing kids gut health
Combining lab testing with a physical exam
Takeaways and baby steps

Show Notes:

Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn't be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

#104: Food as Medicine for Kids on the Spectrum with Dr. Mary Rondeau Oct 23, 2018

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Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Mary Rondeau to discuss using food as medicine for kids on the spectrum. If your child has a diagnosis of developmental delay, autism, ADD/ADHD or has tendency towards these disorders, this show will help give you insight into what naturopathic doctors can do to help. Many of the points we touch on apply to kids who don't have these conditions! It never hurts to be proactive in optimizing your child's health.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

How to assess what diets are best for your child
What lab tests are available and the information they tell us
How to spot mineral deficiency symptoms
Picky eating and how to get kids interested in food
How to use nettle leaf and seaweed in cooking to boost minerals

Show Notes:

Wholeness Center, where Dr. Rondeau practices
Dr. Rondeau's YouTube Channel "The Wholeness Chef"
Trace minerals
Frontier Herbs Nettle Leaf
The HMHB Weekly Email Series
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.

Mary Rondeau ND, RH(AHG) is a registered naturopathic doctor, functional medicine specialist and registered herbalist. Mary has been involved in naturopathic medicine functional medicine since 2005. Her interest in plants and natural healing stemmed from upbringing in the mountains learning about folk remedies with her mother as a child.

In 2010, she co-founded Wholeness Center which is the most innovative integrative mental health center in the US. She is co-owner of Synergy Neurofeedback which aims to use objective lab finding (brain mapping) for medication and supplement recommendations for mental health disorders and non invasive neurofeedback therapy as a unique treatment strategy.

Mary maintains an open, family practice focused on proactive functional medicine and overcoming chronic illness to individuals of all ages. Specialties include mental health disorders, adult and pediatric developmental disorders, allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, pre-pregnancy health and integrative oncology (cancer). She enjoys working with families. She has special interest in working with children with developmental delays, she provides biomedical nutritional assessments which aim to optimize the biochemical and nutritional underpinnings that can be present in this population.

#103: Podcast Recap – Post-Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten Oct 16, 2018

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Stephanie and Elana expand on key points from the last episode on how to prevent post-birth control syndrome and ways to support and nourish your body if you're currently taking hormonal birth control. They share their personal experiences in order to inform and empower women with trusted tools and insights into navigating this common syndrome.

Topics Discussed:

Our personal experiences after discontinuing the use of hormonal birth control
What you can do to nourish your body while on birth control and how to reduce negative effects
Signs and symptoms to look out for with post-birth control syndrome
Our favorite birth control methods
Birth control options for nursing mamas

Show Notes:

Episode #102: Post-Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Brighten's website
Follow Dr. Brighten on Instagram
Pre-order Dr. Brighten's new book, Ditch The Pill
Pregnancy Weeks Program
Lily Jade Bags
7 Nutrients to Replenish When Coming off the Pill
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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

#102: Post-Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten Oct 09, 2018

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Stephanie interviews Dr. Jolene Brighten, Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor, to discuss post-birth control syndrome. We explore the pros and cons of birth control, nutrients that are depleted while taking the pill, how to navigate symptoms you may experience, how you can work with your provider, and ultimately how to make the best decision for yourself and your family.

Topics Discussed:

What happens to your body when you're on the pill
How to work with your provider
Considerations for those looking to conceive
Impacts on your libido and ways you can get it back
What you can do right now to take back your health

Show Notes:

Dr. Brighten's website
Follow Dr. Brighten on Instagram
Pre-order Dr. Brighten's new book, Ditch The Pill
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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Bio: Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women's medicine clinic that specializes in women's hormones. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is the author of Ditch the Pill, a 30 day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. She is a speaker, women's health advocate and a medical advisor for one of the first data-driven apps to offer women personalized birth control recommendations.

#101: Slaying the Sugar Dragon and Finding Food Freedom with Lindsey Dalton Oct 02, 2018

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Stephanie interviews Whole30 certified coach, Lindsey Dalton. Lindsey is a mother of two girls, a registered pharmacist, and is passionate about helping people break their sugar cravings and embrace Food Freedom. Lindsey shares her strategies for coping during difficult seasons of life, without resorting to food, why it's important to put ourselves first and realistic ways to do that, how she found herself again after having two kids, and what she's doing to promote a healthy relationship with food for her girls.

Topics Discussed:

Strategies for avoiding sugar cravings
Food freedom
Finding yourself after becoming a mom
Shifting your mindset
Dealing with stress in productive ways

Show Notes:

Lindsey's website
Follow Lindsey on Instagram
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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Lindsey Dalton, PharmD is a registered pharmacist in Columbus, OH. She is passionate about helping people feel their best in every season of life. Lindsey has used Whole30 to free herself from sugar cravings and finally be at peace with food. As a mom to 2 little girls she wants to be the best example she can be for her family. She is especially passionate about showing moms that with proper planning it is possible to feed their entire family whole, nutritious foods.

#100: Our 100th Episode—Special Q&A Edition Sep 25, 2018

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Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode! Steph and Elana answer fun, personal questions submitted by our listeners. Topics range from discipline philosophy to their favorite junk foods. We are celebrating with a giveaway! You can also enter to win by leaving a review on iTunes by October 1st. Make sure to leave your contact information (Instagram handle or email address) in the review. We'll announce the winner next week in the show notes and Instagram caption for episode 101.

One randomly selected winner will receive:

The Nourish Kids ebook
A membership to HMHB
A three-pack of curry + Thai Almond Sauce from Yai's Thai
A $100 giftcard from Pure Indian Foods
A 9-month bone broth subscription from Bonafide Provisions
A copy of Whole30 Day by Day and Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook

Topics discussed:

How we met
What inspired us to create the podcast
Our discipline philosophy with kids
Our morning routines
Our favorite junk food
Our biggest #momfail
What we'd do for a living if we weren't a dietitian/naturopathic doctor

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Show Notes:

The Dangers of Distracted Parenting (article on adult screen
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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#99: Whole30 on a Budget with Amanda Alley Sep 18, 2018

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Stephanie interviews Whole30 certified coach, Amanda Alley - mother of three boys and advocate for healthy eating on a limited budget. Amanda shares how she uses Food Stamps/SNAP to supplement her healthy eating, her favorite low-cost meals, tips and tricks for eating on a budget, and advice for those who want to do a Whole30 but are afraid of the cost.

Topics discussed:

Why Amanda decided to become a Whole30 Certified Coach
How she feeds her family of five on a budget
Where she shops to save money
How she navigates food battles with her three boys
Her favorite budget-friendly Whole30 compliant meals
Advice for those concerned about the cost

Show Notes:

Apply for SNAP
Amanda's Coaching Homepage
Amanda's Instagram
Amanda's Website
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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Amanda Alley is a Whole30 certified coach serving the NH seacoast communities. She's a 30-something wife, boy mom x3, and once-upon-a-time poet. Amanda is passionate about helping others navigate the Whole30 program and find the healthiest version of themselves.

#98: Sustaining Your Whole30 Habits with Bree Shields Sep 11, 2018

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Today we hear from Whole30 Certified Coach, Bree Shields. We have dedicated the month of September to interviewing Whole30 coaches in support of those who are participating in the September Whole30 and to help inspire those who may be interested in doing one in the future. All the Whole30 coaches have unique perspectives and are full of practical tips to help you rock your Whole30.

On this episode Bree and Elana chat about doing the Whole30 without her partner, tips on avoiding preparing separate meals for her partner, how she finds Whole30 support, and what food freedom means to her plus how she helps clients find their food freedom!

Topics Discussed:

Bree's story and passion for supporting military families with the Whole30
Tips for surviving a solo Whole30
Creating sustainable healthy habits
How to submerge yourself in the Whole30 community and find support outside of your immediate family
Tips on working your Food Freedom

Show Notes:

Bree's Instagram
Food Freedom Forever Book
Whole30 Day by Day Book
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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Bree Shields has an natural energy and enthusiasm for life! Bree combines her artistic background, military experiences, and family and human development studies to pass along tools that aid in life management creating a sense of hope as people find community and begin investing in themselves. Roadblocks may be have prevented forward movement but Bree believes Whole30 can allow for sustainable momentum in your life. She creates the space that says all are welcome.

"For so long I thought I would remain in the same place I had always been with my health and that to properly care for the things around me I needed to put myself last.I learned through the help of Whole30 that investing in yourself can have the greatest influence in the life you live."

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#97: Whole30 for the Whole Family with Autumn Michaelis Sep 04, 2018

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Elana interviews Whole 30 Certified Coach, Autumn Michaelis, mother of five boys and master of feeding her family healthy foods on a budget. She shares her tips for on feeding herself and her family on a budget, how she overcame her kids' picky eating behaviors, and advice for busy mamas who want to do the Whole30.

Topics Discussed:

Self care as a mom
How the Whole30 changed Autumn's life
How she transitioned her whole family into a Whole30-inspired diet (and the NSVs that her entire family experienced!)
Tips for using kitchen time and groceries efficiently

Show notes:

Follow Autumn on Instagram
Glyphosate testing
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy 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.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Autumn Michaelis is the Whole30 Coaching Coordinator, as well as a Certified Whole30 Coach. She is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, with a B.S. in Exercise Science from BYU. She has run wellness and aerobics programs at the university and local levels. Through exercise was her first love in the health world, nutrition has become her passion. She is mom to 5 boys ages 6-14 and loves adventuring (hiking, camping, exploring), dancing, running, and creating family-friendly clean recipes.

Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn't be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

#96: Podcast Recap — Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC Aug 28, 2018

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Steph and Elana expand on key points that were shared in the last episode, Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC. They discuss why it can be helpful to find breastfeeding support BEFORE baby comes, the importance of choosing a lactation consultant that makes you feel comfortable and at ease, why restricting your diet can do more harm than good, and their personal wins and struggles with breastfeeding.

Topics Covered:

Benefits of seeing a lactation consultant before baby arrives
Why it's okay to be picky about your lactation consultant
Steph's different breastfeeding journeys
Elana's experience navigating her daughter's tongue tie
Our thoughts on diet restrictions while nursing

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Show Notes:

Episode 95 - Breastfeeding Insights with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy 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.

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