"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

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#065: Healthy Baby Food with Serenity Kids Jul 19, 2017

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In this episode, Stephanie interviewed Serenity and Joe from Serenity Kids, an innovative new baby food company. Serenity Kids offers convenient, shelf-stable baby food pouches that contain healthy animal fats and protein and are low in sugar. Join us as we discuss the fundamentals of baby nutrition, my son's experience using their products, and so much more!

Note: At the time of this recording, Leo was just being introduced to solids and was struggling a bit with a strong gag reflex. He's doing much better now (at 9 months) and can handle a larger variety of food and textures.

Topics discussed:

Their story
The current state of the baby food market
The downfalls of sugar and the importance of fat
The contents and quality of their product
How their recipes were created
Baby nutrition beyond food
Their future product and program ideas
And even, paleo child-raising, how to raise kids according to their natural instincts

Their story:

Hi. I'm Serenity. My partner Joe and I started Serenity Kids because we wanted only the best for our future baby. We couldn't find a baby food high in healthy fat and protein, and we saw how difficult it was for our friends who cook all of their baby's food. We were shocked by the amount of sugar in most baby foods, because sugar (even from fruit) creates inflammation which leads to health problems and can make a baby fussy from the blood sugar crash.

So we partnered with small, American family farmers to create a delicious baby food that contains meat from animals raised humanely, on pasture, without hormones, antibiotics, or GMO feed. Pastured meats benefit the animal, the family farmers, and the planet. The best part is that they're better for your baby because they have a much higher Omega-3s and CLAs than grain-fed meats. We blend these meats with high-quality organic vegetables to create balanced, nourishing meals. Serenity, for the whole family.

Enjoy the listen!

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Shownotes:

Myserenitykids.com - for free Baby Nutrition Quick Start Guide
10% off your order AND free shipping with code REALFOOD
Aglaée's Facebook Community: Radicata Nutrition Community
Steph's Nutrition and Wellness Coaching services
Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook
Aglaée's Radicata Nutrition Coaching Package

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.

#064: Q&A: Vitamin D Supplementation + Baby Soap & Shampoo Jul 04, 2017

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In this episode, we answer two of your questions! Tune in to hear our take on vitamin D supplements and bathing your baby.

Topics discussed:

Vitamin D supplements - what to look for, our favorite brands, how much to take, and blood testing.
Bathing your baby - how often, water quality, and our favorite brands of soap/shampoo

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#063: Q&A Episode [Finding your idea birth provider/setting + balancing hormones postpartum] Jun 20, 2017

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In this episode, we answer two of your questions! Tune in to hear our take on finding your ideal birth provider/birth setting and how to optimize your hormones in the postpartum period.

Topics discussed:

How to find your ideal birth provider and setting
How to balance your hormones postpartum

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#062: Birth Trauma (with Dr. Pauline Drillard, Ph.D.) Jun 06, 2017

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In this episode, Aglaée interviewed Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D. to discuss birth trauma. This episode is a must listen whether you've had a birth trauma or not because it is something that a significant number of women unfortunately still experience today. We need to be able to either heal from it or support those around us that needs healing.

Topics discussed:

What is birth trauma and how common it is
The impact of birth trauma on motherhood and the postpartum period
How others (friends, family, partner) can say or to do support women with birth trauma
How to navigate disrespectful birth workers
The benefits of asking for your medical records from the birth for closure
How to prevent a birth trauma from impacting future pregnancies and labors
How birth workers can heal from birth trauma
Final tips and resources for women dealing with birth trauma

Dr. Pauline Dillard's Biography:

Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D. was a childbirth educator and labor coach for 12 years before completing her graduate studies in Christian Clinical Psychology. She has studied trauma following Cesareans, Post Partum Mood disorders and new parent adjustment disorders. She is the founder and Executive Director/CEO of Dunamas® Center Ministries in Colorado Springs, CO. She has developed a model for healing Birth Traumatomology Syndrome (BTS), by looking at its causes, prevention, and healing. She has a heart for people to connect with Jesus in a way they never have before in order to bring healing to damaged hearts, marriages, and births.

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Shownotes:

Dr. Pauline's website: dunamascenter.com
Birth Options Questionnaire
Dr. Pauline's book: Won't Somebody Please Hear Me?
Dr. Pauline's contact info
Aglaée's Radicata Nutrition Package
Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook

#61 ~ Supplements for Pregnancy and Postpartum [with Dr. Low Dog, M.D.] May 23, 2017

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In this episode, Stephanie interviewed Dr. Low Dog, M.D. to discuss supplements for pregnant and postpartum mamas.

Topics discussed:

How to choose the best prenatal multivitamin
The pros/cons of whole food based supplements versus synthetic supplements
What nutrients pregnant and postpartum mamas are often deficient in
The most important supplements for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum (including nursing mamas)
The importance of iron, choline, iodine, and folate
The safety of vitamin A during pregnancy
Supplements for anxiety and adrenal health
How to assess the safety of supplements during pregnancy and postpartum
Supplements for increasing milk supply

Dr. Low Dog Biography:

Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.'s exploration of natural medicine began more than 35 years ago as she studied midwifery, herbal medicine; massage therapy and martial arts before earning her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. An internationally recognized expert in the fields of integrative medicine, dietary supplements and women's health, Dr. Low Dog was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, served as the elected Chair of the US Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplements and Botanicals Expert Information Panel, and was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Council for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. She has been an invited speaker to more than 550 scientific/medical conferences, published 40 peer-reviewed articles, written 22 chapters for medical textbooks, and has authored five books, including three National Geographic books, Fortify Your Life, Healthy at Home and Life is Your Best Medicine. She has appeared on CNN, ABC's 20/20, and is a frequent guest on the Dr. Oz show and NPR's The People's Pharmacy. She currently serves as the Fellowship Director for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.

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#060 ~ Strong Women [with Steph Gaudreau] May 09, 2017

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In this episode, Aglaée interviews Steph Gaudreau to talk about what it means to be strong women. This episode is for all moms, moms-to-be, moms that can't be, and moms who have lost just as much as it is also for sisters, daughters, friends and anyone who identifies as women. Here are some of the many interesting topics this discussion leads us to:

What does it mean to be strong? (hint: it's not only about physical strength!)
Social media, body image, and body shaming
The most fearless things Steph did in her life
The one area women should work on first to improve their strength and resilience
The Women's Strength Summit (grab your free tickets here!)

Enjoy the listen!

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Steph's bio

Steph Gaudreau is a certified holistic nutrition practitioner, weightlifting and mindset coach, and the author of the best-selling Performance Paleo Cookbook. She's also the creator of the Women's Strength Summit. Her recipes and expert advice have been featured in SELF, Outside Magazine, Elle, and Greatist. Steph loves barbells, cats, and anything Lord of the Rings. She lives in San Diego, CA.

Steph Gaudreau

Shownotes:

Get your tickets for the Women's Strength Summit
Steph Gaudreau's post about body shaming
Steph Gaudreau's food and recipe website: Stupid Easy Paleo
Aglaée's Radicata Nutrition Package
Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook

#059: Stephanie's second postpartum Apr 25, 2017

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In this episode, we discuss how Stephanie's second postpartum is going as well as the things she's doing differently to make this experience much smoother and more enjoyable than her first.

Topics:

How this postpartum is different than her first.
What she's doing to help her body heal physically and mentally.
What she's doing for self-care.
Her experience with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
What she ate postpartum.
Her simple strategies for meal planning/prepping.

Enjoy the listen!

And happy anniversary! :)

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#058: Is your relationship with food broken? [with Aglaée & Steph] Apr 11, 2017

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In this episode, Aglaée opens up about her past struggles with her relationship with food and her body and her healing journey to find that long-lost peace and freedom again. Steph interviews Aglaée about her past disordered eating and eating disorder, how to recognize it, the healing journey, and how she's now so passionate about helping other women do the same. :)

Topics include:

Aglaée's food story: from being a normal eater to emotional eating and binge eating
The biggest different in her life since healing her relationship with food and her body
Five signs that your relationship with food might be broken
Aglaée's 3 best action steps to help women make peace with food
Aglaée's Radicata SEED Protocol and her classes starting May 1st

Enjoy the listen!

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Shownotes:

Aglaée's Radicata SEED Classes - new group starting May 1st, 2017
Aglaée's Radicata SEED Sisterhood (online community of women ready to heal their relationship with food and their body)
Aglaée's FREE Whole Batch Syndrome Online Training(to get a taste of Aglaée's approach and start your own healing journey)
Aglaée's book recommendations: Eating in the Light of the Moon, Women Food & God, Body Image Remix, Health at Every Size, Reform your Inner Mean Girl
Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook
Steph's book recommendations: Wired to Eat, Food Freedom Forever, The Hungry Brain

#057: Homebirth Q&A Mar 28, 2017

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In this episode, we answer your questions about homebirths.

Topics include:

Homebirths at "older" ages (35+)
Concerns we had about our own homebirths
Positive reinforcement for moms considering a homebirth
Additional things to consider when planning a homebirth
What to do about naysayers
How to manage pain without an epidural
How to find a provider that fits your birthing philosophy and wishes
Postpartum recovery tips while managing a toddler

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#056: Stephanie's second home waterbirth story Mar 14, 2017

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In this episode, Stephanie shares her second home waterbirth story. She discusses how her second home waterbirth went, how it was different than her first, things she learned the second time around, and advice to mamas getting ready for the big day whether they're planning on giving birth in the hospital or at home.

In this episode, you'll learn: