Wellness For The Win Podcast

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#18: Period Problems, Fertility Awareness Method and Learning Your Cycles with Michal Vande Kamp Aug 24, 2022

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Michal Vande Kamp, women’s health dietitian, teaches us all the things we need to know about our menstrual cycles. Whether you are trying to conceive, trying to avoid getting pregnant, OR simply want to learn more about your body + reduce PMS symptoms and improve your nutrition, you’re going to want to listen to this one!

What we discussed in this episode:

Breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle
Fertility awareness method for trying to conceive OR preventing pregnancy
Why you should be having a monthly cycle and what to do if you’re not
Pros and cons of birth control
How to support your body while on birth control and after transitioning off of it
Causes for irregular periods and how to improve this through diet and lifestyle
Resources for dietitians who want to learn more about this area of nutrition

CONNECT WITH MICHAL:

Follow her on IG at @nutrition_with_michal
Work with Michal: Nutritionwithmichal.com

Affiliate Links & other resources mentioned in this episode:

Tune into my gut health episode with RD Bethany Frazier here
FullWell Affiliate Link (prenatal supplements) - WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off - shop here
Vooray Bags - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off - shop here (affiliate link)
ALOHA Bars - WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save (affiliate) - shop here
Atomic Habits Book (eligible for CEUs! Affiliate link)
Kaely - Women’s Health RD
Nutrition By Robyn - Women’s Health RD
Laura Schoenfeld, RD
Funktional Nutrition Podcast

Fertility Awareness Method/Tracking Resources Mentioned (these are affiliate links)

Easy@home basal thermometer - shop
Easy@home ovulation/pregnancy tests - shop
The Fifth Vital Sign book - affiliate link
Fertility Friday Podcast info

CONNECT WITH ME:

Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#17: Adoption, Raising 5 Kids, Interracial Marriage and Navigating Tough Conversations with Compassion with Kamri Phox Phillippi Aug 17, 2022

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Kamri is a mom of 5, including two biological children and three adopted children. We covered a variety of really important topics in this episode. Kamri has an amazing perspective on life, marriage and motherhood. Whether you have one child or five, I know you will learn so much from her - I know I did!

In this episode we dive into:

What led Kamri and her husband to adoption
The process of adoption and all that comes with it
Advice for anyone interested in adopting or fostering children
Being a mom to 5 children + tips
Past struggles with fertility, body image and relationship with food
Her experience as a biracial woman growing up and in an interracial marriage
How she spoke out about Black lives in 2020 to help educate others
How to respectfully communicate with people we may not agree with
How we can encourage diversity in our children’s lives
And so much more!!!!

CONNECT WITH KAMRI:

Follow her on Instagram at @kamphoxy

AFFILIATE LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Tubby Todd affiliate link for 10% off: shop here
Full Well Fertility supplements - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off (affiliate): shop here
LoveHandle affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN: shop here

CONNECT WITH ME:

Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more

JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE!

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#16: Missy Franklin on Winning 5 Olympic Gold Medals to Becoming a Mom Aug 10, 2022

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Meet Missy Franklin: she swam in the Olympics TWICE and brought home FIVE gold medals throughout her career. Not only is Missy incredibly talented in a swimming pool, she is an incredibly genuine human with a huge heart. She has such a refreshing perspective on life, motherhood and partnership and is a breath of fresh air. I’m so inspired by her story and all that she continues to do to serve and inspire others.

What we cover in this episode:

How Missy initially got into swimming & her journey to the Olympics
Balancing the Olympics with life as a teenage girl
Body image and mental health struggles as an Olympic swimmer
The injury that made her retire from the sport
Navigating the identify shift from Olympic swimmer, to retired swimmer, to mom
How she met her husband & becoming parents
Her struggles with postpartum anxiety and how they prioritize marriage post-baby
What Missy is most proud of - which might surprise you

CONNECT WITH MISSY:

Follow Missy on IG: @missyfranklin88
Organizations she is involved in:
- @swimswag.store
- @yuwaindia
- @laureussport
- Learn To Swim - USA Swimming Foundation

Affiliate Links & Other Resources Mentioned:

Lovevery Affiliate Links: click here to shop (affiliate)
Vooray Affiliate Link & Code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN: click here to shop

To learn more about postpartum mental health, check out my episode with licensed therapists from The Counseling Collaborative here. (Episode 11)

Check out my blog post on balancing life as a working mom & how to find a therapist if you need additional support and resources.

CONNECT WITH ME:

Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more

JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE!

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#15: How I Stopped Counting Calories and Why I Never Looked Back Aug 03, 2022

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Today is a solo episode sharing a little bit about my past struggles with food, exercise and body image. I dive into my 7-year history with calorie counting, what sparked me to try to stop, and why I never looked back.
Trigger warning: eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors

What else I touch on in this episode:

Some of the disordered behaviors I struggled with in my past
What changed most about my life once I stopped counting calories
How YOU can find a more peaceful relationship with food
The ONE question you should ask yourself every day
Goals to focus on instead of weight loss
Spoiler alert: an announcement about fun things coming in the future!

Affiliate Links and other episodes mentioned:

More information on the Way mindful eating app (sponsored):

Check out their website here and follow them on IG at @eatmywayapp!

CONNECT WITH ME:

Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more

JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE!

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#14: How To Safely Introduce Your Dog To Your Baby with Dog Meets Baby Jul 27, 2022

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Today we have Dominika of @dogmeets_baby to teach us all about introducing your dogs (or fur babies) to your new human baby. We dive into how to make this a successful and safe introduction, as well as tips to implement as your baby grows into a rambunctious toddler. I know all dog + human parents (or those who may be expecting a baby in the future) will find this information so helpful!

What you can expect in this episode:

How to prepare your dogs during pregnancy
How to tell if your dog is having a negative reaction to baby and what to do
What to do if dog is suddenly acting out / having accidents inside
How to ease the transition once baby comes home
Is it concerning if your dog wants to constantly lick your baby?
The transition to toddlerhood with your dogs
And more!

CONNECT WITH DOMINIKA:

Follow Dominika on Instagram here
Find Dominika’s courses, website & other resources here

AFFILIATE LINKS & OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Chewy Affiliate Link (earns commissions): shop dog food, medications & more here - https://prf.hn/l/8MYEgkQ
Shop Full Well Fertility prenatals & other products (affiliate links): use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - click here
ALOHA Bars: affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save!

CONNECT WITH ME:

Talk to you soon!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
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#13: Personal Finance 101: Saving, Budgeting and More with Ethan Hutcheson, AAMS Jul 20, 2022

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Today I’m sitting down with my lovely husband, Ethan Hutcheson, financial advisor to talk allllll things personal finance! You all had TONS of questions on this topic and we dive into all of them!

What you can expect in this episode:

Budgeting 101 + tips for saving
How to get started with investing
What is a 401K and Roth IRA?
Best savings plans/accounts to start saving for kids
Credit card debt – how to tackle it and how to avoid
Why you should consider working with a financial advisor

WANT TO CONNECT WITH ETHAN?

Local to Kansas City? Book with Ethan or Metcalf Partners here: metcalfpartners.com
Follow Ethan on Facebook and LinkedIn

Affiliate Codes & Other Resources Mentioned:

LoveHandle discount code wellnessforthewin - shop here!
Tubby Todd - use my affiliate link for 10% off!
Follow @personalfinanceclub on Instagram for finance tips
Ethan’s favorite resources: Marketwatch.com, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Investopedia - https://www.investopedia.com/

CONNECT WITH ME:

Talk to you soon!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#12: A Personal Note About Our Breastfeeding and Weaning Journey Jul 14, 2022

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This is just a little quickie episode that I wanted to share along with this week's episode on postpartum mental health. We touched on weaning in that interview, and I recorded this a few weeks after I weaned Rhett from breastfeeding, and I was feeling emotional.
I wrote this for my friend @ciarracriddlephoto and the @bloom.series she created to highlight women's stories and personal experiences with life + motherhood.
What you can hear in this episode:

A little bit about my why behind breastfeeding
Ups and downs of our journey
All of the emotions I experienced during weaning and what the process looked like for us

I hope this resonates with some other mamas out there!
Please be sure to rate, review & subscribe to the podcast - I appreciate your support!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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#11: Postpartum Mental Health with Licensed Therapists from The Counseling Co. Jul 13, 2022

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Today we are talking about ALL things postpartum mental health with licensed therapists Kelsey and Tara from The Counseling Collaborative, women's mental health practice located in Kansas City. This episode will be extremely helpful for anyone who is currently pregnant or postpartum, or anyone looking to support someone who is struggling with their mental health after baby.
Topics we cover:

Signs and symptoms of postpartum mental health/mood disorders such as postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression
Coping strategies for moms, including stay-at-home-moms
How to deal with postpartum rage
Intrusive thoughts - what is “normal” vs. when to seek help
Medications such as anti-depressants & other treatment options for mental health/mood disorders
What is catastrophic thinking? How to work through it
The effects of weaning on mental health
How to deal with the change in identity once you become "mom" and how to feel more like yourself

CONNECT WITH THE COUNSELING COLLABORATIVE:

Follow them on IG @thecounselingco
Follow them on TikTok @thecounselingco
Check out their website and services: https://www.thecounselingco.com/
Check out our blog post we created together on How To Find A Therapist (if you’re not local to KC and can’t use The Counseling Co.!) - https://wellnessforthewin.com/how-to-find-a-therapist/
Another post you might find helpful: https://wellnessforthewin.com/finding-balance-as-a-working-mom/

Affiliate Links & Other Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

Paragon Fitwear – discount code wellnessforthewin to save - shop here!
LoveHandle discount code wellnessforthewin - shop here!
Tubby Todd - use my affiliate link for 10% off!
@thematrescence – another great resource for mamas

CONNECT WITH ME:

Talk to you soon!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

#10: Things I Chilled Out About As Rhett Got Older Jul 06, 2022

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This one is for all the mamas. Today I'm talking about allllll the things I chilled out about as my son got older. As a new, first-time mom, it's easy to stress about EVERY single little thing. I know I did, anyway.
In this episode, I'm touching on all the things - big and small - that got a lot easier over time. Everything from baby putting their dirty hands in their mouth constantly (lol), to sleep struggles, what and how much they eat, and so much more.
I shared all the ones that got easier for me personally, as well as a lot of submissions I got from fellow moms on Instagram.
Whether you are pregnant with your first baby, a brand new mama, or even a seasoned mama, I hope this episode will help you remember that you are not alone, the hard phases don't last forever, and it WILL be okay.
Let me know if you enjoy episodes like this! Be sure to rate & review so I can see why you loved today's episode, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
AFFILIATE LINKS MENTIONED:

Shop Full Well Fertility prenatals & other products (affiliate links): use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - click here
Tubby Todd Baby Bath & Skincare Products affiliate link: click here to shop for 10% off

CONNECT WITH ME:

Talk to you soon!

Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

#9: Everything You Need To Know About Spray Tans and Being A Female Entrepreneur with Shonna Dexter Jun 29, 2022

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Today I have Shonna Dexter, Owner of Recreating Rays Spray Tan Studios in Kansas City! This episode includes some great tips regarding spray tans, but we also dive into life as a female business owner.

What we cover in today’s episode:

Spray tan do's and don'ts: how to prep for a spray tan & care for your skin in between
How to make your spray tan last as long as possible
Shonna’s journey of starting her business in her basement as a side gig, to now having her own thriving business
Being boss: how to hire the right people and create the culture you envision
The ups and downs of being an entrepreneur
Important life lessons for anyone unhappy with where they are now

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