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Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 150: Update on My Myo Journey and the SOMAThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram. You can check out the video recording here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMpCLyJteR/ This is the 3rd update all about Dr. Meghan's Myo journey. This episode covers the recent steps Dr. Meghan has taken, the SOMA appliance that Dr. Meghan will be getting soon and some Q+A from Instagram followers. 2023-06-1444 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 149: Start With Myofunctional Therapy on Your Sleep and Tongue Tie JourneyThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram with Myofunctional Therapist Cara Cooper, RDH. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights. You can also find more about Cara Cooper, RDH on Instagram @mymyospot. 2023-03-1459 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 148: Beginning My Myofunctional Journey With Tongue Tie, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Chronic FatigueThis episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram all about the start of her myofunctional journey with tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic fatigue. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights. 2023-03-071h 03Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 141: Homeopathy with Jennie Hoglund, CCHIn this episode, I am interviewing Jennie Hoglund about Homeopathy. Jennie is a graduate of the 4-year Classical Homeopathy training program at Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis, MN, and is now a classroom teacher and clinic supervisor at NAH. She is also an Integrative Provider with Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN, and has a special interest in clients with postpartum mood disorders. Additionally, Jennie holds the CCH credential (Certified Classical Homeopath) through the Council for Homeopathic Certification, a national organization. Homeopathy is something I have used a little bit in our home and something I have...2022-03-1543 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 140: What Is the Root Cause of All Health Issues?The healthcare system today primarily looks at and treats symptoms. They never ask the questions to dig deeper to figure out the most fundamental cause of symptoms or illness. It is just bandaid fix after bandaid fix without actually getting to the root cause of the problem. You won't be able to heal unless you get to the root of the problem. In healing, we want to dig deep and ask why to get to the root cause of our symptoms. If we can heal the foundation, that will help the symptoms to go away. We want...2022-02-2234 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 136: End of Season Health Update and Family MeetingI'm currently sweating in my sauna and supporting my body's ability to detox and what a better way than that to do this update. Now it's just where to start in my long health update. After 5 years of the Just Enjoy Health podcast, I've decided it's time to take a break until I have the capacity to come back and bring you more episodes. It's the end of a season, not the end of the podcast.2020-09-0125 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtHavingEp. 135: Patience and Endurance in Your Health Journey with Jessica HottleJessica Hottle is a fitness motivator, coach, speaker, and believer in Christ. She joins us today to share how her journey to health followed the typical path until she was tired of going from doctor to doctor. She jumped off the crazy train and followed her intuition to forge her own path toward health!2020-08-1145 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 134: If You're Stressed you Need Magnesium with Kristen BowenAre you constantly stressed? Kristen Bowen, mother to six, and grandmother to seven, is no stranger to taking care of others, but taking care of herself wasn’t always at the top of her list. A traumatic surgery and raising teenagers changed all that. Suddenly she realized that self-care is vital to being able to care for others. Kristen joins us today to share her story and one of the keys to her healing. She is talking about the importance of magnesium, and how it has played a pivotal role in her life since she wa...2020-07-2852 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 133: Mycotoxins, Mold Exposure and Your Health with Dr. Ann BarterDid you know that the mold from that same water leak can wreak havoc on your body as well? The symptoms are largely general and could be attributed to many other things, or worse yet, make you feel as though you’re crazy when trying to find the source of why you feel so out of sorts. Join us as we discuss common sources of mold, the signs & symptoms of mold exposure, and how to test for mold in your home with Dr. Ann Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner.2020-07-1450 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp.132: Dr. Ashley Turner How Stewardship and Healthy Living work togetherI’m so excited to share my conversation with Dr. Ashley Turner because we are digging into how stewardship and healthy living go hand in hand. Dr. Ashley started out as an elementary education teacher, but quickly found a passion in natural health and functional medicine as her family endured trial after trial in their health. She shares their journey, discovering their daughters suffered from PANDAS and PANS syndromes, and how their decision for stewardship of their body and home has brought healing.2020-06-3051 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 131: Transparency in Nutrition Labeling with Margaret WishingradAs we all know, I’m a big fan of healthy living, and today we are getting to talk about another thing I love, cereal! After Margaret Wishigrad and her husband had their son, they were researching finger food for him, and realized that there wasn’t a cereal on the market they were comfortable giving him. They set out to change that, and Three Wishes Cereal was born!2020-06-1635 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 130: How to Make Health a Priority, But Not an Idol with Angie TolpinHow are you prioritizing your health in a positive way? Angie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast.We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how communication with your spouse and family is an important part of creating a household that is healthy and still God centered.2020-06-0259 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 128: Simple Lifestyle Tips to Reduce EMF Exposure Right NowElectro Magnetic Frequency (EMF) or Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR) are all around us and figuring out how to reduce our exposure to them can seem overwhelming. Since we can’t see EMFs, we tend to do nothing to shield ourselves from them, when in reality, there’s a lot we can do. I’m offering some practical tips that you can start today in your home to reduce your EMF exposure and help protect your family. There is biological evidence that EMFs can cause or be a contributing factor to decreasing your immune functions, stress functions, ADHD, fertility, DNA damage...2020-05-1926 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 128: The Health Benefits of Sauna TherapyYou already know what a big proponent I am of sauna therapy. I have a Solo Sauna from Sunlighten and love it. Infrared heat is an invisible part of the sun's spectrum which actually penetrates into the tissues and gives you a whole host of benefits that we are going to explore. Okay, I won’t make you sweat it out any longer. Let’s dive in! 2020-05-0524 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 127: Ultra Bright C SerumAre you ready for healthier, hydrated and glowing skin? Beautycounter prioritizes clean and safe beauty products that perform. Today we are talking about a brand new Beautycounter product that just launched this week: All Bright C Serum. Due to the combination of Vitamin C, Turmeric, and a superfruit called Camu Camu, All Bright C Serum is absolutely a game changer for brighter skin, and it works almost instantly.2020-04-2923 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 125: Exhaustion and Adrenal Health with Caroline PotterDo you struggle with constant exhaustion? I'm so excited to share today's podcast! I sit down with Caroline Potter, a brilliant blogger and mother with a goal of helping others cultivate conscious living. She focuses on empowering women to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives through simplifying the chaos. In this episode of the podcast, Caroline will share her story and how it led her to a deep understanding of adrenal health. She’s sharing great tips to rid yourself of adrenal fatigue and boost energy. She also created a workshop called the Adrenal Collective that, personally, has been em...2020-04-2149 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 126: All About Beautycounter's Countermatch Skincare CollectionI get asked often about the different types of products Beautycounter offers, and what I recommend for the various skin types. So this week on the podcast, I’m talking all about one of our most beloved lines... Countermatch! I’ll cover exactly what this line is designed to do, who it's best suited for, what the steps of use are, and the MANY benefits it comes with. I even dig into a little science behind the Biomimic technology behind Countermatch.2020-04-0738 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 124: Growing Stronger Faith Through Chronic Illness with Phylicia MasonheimerDo you struggle growing your faith through chronic illness. Whether you suffer or you know someone who suffers, having faith during such a hardship can be so difficult. In today's episode we talk with Phylicia Masonheimer. She stresses that when things don’t go as planned, even with prayer, that there is still purpose and God has something he is doing through each of these moments. Has your relationship with God helped your health journey?2020-03-1037 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 123: What Food Freedom Really Means: Pep TalkWho’s ready for a food freedom pep talk? Today, I’m going to be your healthy living and food freedom cheerleader! At the beginning of the year, we often feel overwhelmed by big New Year’s resolutions regarding our food choices. We try to dive in head first to the newest fad diet – keto, gluten free, paleo, you name it! I’m going to share a few secrets that will de-stress your healthy living journey and lead you to food freedom because each of us are individuals and our diets should be unique to us!2020-02-2521 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 122: How to Prevent & Reverse Insulin ResistanceToday we’re talking about insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. The science behind glucose and insulin can seem overwhelming, but today I’m going to break it all down and teach you how to take charge of your health and wellness. We’ll talk about insulin resistance and how to prevent it, blood sugar balance, increasing insulin sensitivity, and strategies to promote improved health. It’s never too late to start your path to healthier living!2020-02-1834 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 121: How to Make Health a Priority, But Not an Idol with Angie TolpinAngie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast. Angie’s passion is in leaving a Kingdom focused legacy and loves to encourage moms through her Christian postpartum course and the offer of redeeming childbirth. We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how communication with your spouse and family is an important part of creating a hous...2020-02-1159 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 120: All About Beautycounter's Countertime Skin Care CollectionHave you discovered Countertime from Beautycounter? This amazing new “better with age” regimen helps to achieve the boost in hydration that we all need. Countertime has 6 products which make up an Asian-inspired regimen, all with science behind them. Discover which products are right for you, and how to best apply them so that you can start your journey to a bright, youthful glow with clean, natural products. Let’s talk about the benefits of a Countertime regimen!2020-02-0428 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 119: How to Avoid Heavy Metals in Baby FoodHave you seen the headlines of heavy metals in baby food? In this week’s podcast, I’m diving into what the issue really is, what the research really says and what brands can really be trusted. When it comes to what you give your baby, you want to do your research and go beyond just the headlines (they can be so misleading). So - let me help clear up the confusion, and give you everything you need to make an informed decision about what to feed your little one!2020-01-2815 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 118: 4 Unconventional Tips for Better SleepIn this week’s podcast I discuss 4 different ways to get better sleep, that you may have never considered. I had to dig deep to get good sleep again, and found some ways that could helpp you too. 2020-01-2130 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 117: My Beautycounter Story and How it has Changed my BusinessThis week on the podcast I am sharing all about my journey with Beautycounter. Using Beautycounter products has changed my skin, and building a Beautycounter business has changed my life. But ultimately, this is my story about why I signed up with Beautycounter as a consultant 4.5 years ago and my business journey along the way. It has been a wild and surprising ride. 2020-01-1434 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 116: Heal your Core with Yoga with Catherine MiddlebrooksI have JUST the thing for you pregnant and postpartum mothers… In this podcast I interview Catherine Middlebrooks. She gives us everything you need to know about how to heal your core using yoga and her 3R approach to healing. This is a great listen if you are in this season of life. Also, I share a lot about healing from both of my c-sections. 2020-01-0748 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 115: How to Fix Your Gut-Brain Connection with Susie GardenEver wondered about the gut-brain connection and how it can affect your everyday life? Well today I have Susie Garden on the podcast who will help us breakdown the connection and why it's important to keep our gut healthy! Not only does she share her journey on this episode, but she is going to be sharing some really interesting information about how your gut health can either positively or negatively affect your brain function.2019-12-1041 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 114: Health & Fitness Over 40 with Denise AustinSeriously - do you remember Denise? She was like THE fitness queen of the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. She had TONS of at-home workout videos from everything including dance fitness and pilates. She is an icon of health and fitness and has been in the industry for over 30 years. AND TODAY - I’m talking with her on the podcast. So grab your leotards, tights, and headbands and take a listen!2019-11-2633 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 113: How to Stay Healthy Through the HolidaysIs being healthy around the holidays realisitic? Here's the thing, you can still make memories, enjoy your traditions, and savor your holiday season - while making healthy decisions. And this week’s podcast is all about how to do that! I am going to be sharing some simple ways to make sure your holiday season is as enjoyable as it is happy.2019-11-1219 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 112: Ask Dr. MeghanHave you been wondering if carb cycling and intermittent fasting are really as healthy as everyone says they are? Want to know which pre and post workout nutrition supplements are ACTUALLY necessary and which are a waste of your money? Wondering what EMF exposure is and if it’s something you should be worried about? Is the baby led weaning process stressing you out? Have questions about how to do it well? WELLLLLLL….. If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out today's episode where I cover so many commonly asked questions!2019-10-1528 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 111: Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy FamiliesAre you looking for simple ways to feed your family healthy? In this episode I breakdown 10 hacks you can start implementing into your life and into your week. Whether you're a single college student, a mom of 1 or 4, when you're eating healthy you're spending more time in the kitchen. While eating healthy is very important there are many other important aspects of living a healthy life that don't involve food. These 10 hacks will put healthy meals on the table seamlessly and give you more time enjoying your family!2019-10-0125 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 110: Do We Really Need to Use Supplements?How important are supplements in your daily life? In a perfect world, taking supplements would not be necessary. In this imperfect world we live in, adding supplements to you and your family's daily lives is very important. In this episode I break down the good and the bad of supplements and the ones I love the most!2019-09-1724 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 109: Encouragement for When Healthy Living Feels HardThere is so much info out there about what “healthy living” looks like. It can be incredibly confusing and feel totally overwhelming when you want to start making healthier decisions for you and your family. You aren’t alone. Slow progress is okay, and you’ve totally got this, my friend! Tune in for a little encouragement if you are feeling weary or if you want a little push to keep pursuing your own healthy living journey!2019-09-0327 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 108: Tips For Eating Healthy on a BudgetGrocery shopping on a budget can be stressful. Are you spending too much? Not enough? Plus there's so many factors to consider when figuring out your grocery list. In this episode I'm discussing what plan we follow as a family and why there's no one way to meal plan, grocery shop or budget. Allowing flexibility and knowing what works for your family is so important in making eating health on a budget work!2019-08-2027 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 107: Simple Ways to Boost Your Family's Immune SystemAs we get ready to head into a new school year I'm going to share some simple and effective things you can do right now to make sure your family's immune systems are strong enough to keep you healthy all year long! You can click here to check out the show notes. 2019-08-0633 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 106: Lateral Shifts & Their Importance in Your HealthRight now there is a LOT of information out there telling you all kinds of ways to live a healthier lifestyle - it can be a little overwhelming! Where do you start? What do you change? In this episode I'm sharing my #1 tip for reducing the overwhelm and simplifying the process of making healthier choices for yourself and your family. This episode has been sponsored by Beautycounter, my preferred choice for safer skincare and clean beauty!2019-06-2518 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 105: The FASTer Way to Fat Loss with Amber BibelheimerIn this episode I’m joined by my friend Amber Bibelheimer, a wife, mama and Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach and we are chatting all about finding food freedom and learning to nourish and strengthen your body while focusing on progress over perfection. We're covering things like intermittent fasting, carb cycling, effective exercise strategies, and SO much more! Click HERE for episode show notes and HERE to join our online community. 2019-05-2148 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 104: Cook Once, Eat All Week with Cassy Joy GarciaIn this episode I’m joined by Cassy Joy Garcia of FedAndFit.com to talk about some simple, practical ways to eat healthy, save time and money, actually enjoy what you’re eating, and learn how to listen to your body. For episode show notes visit http://meghanbirt.com/2019/04/ep-104-cook-once-eat-all-week-with-cassy-joy-garcia. To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175. 2019-04-2337 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 103: How to Make Healthy Choices When You Lack MotivationJust because you know you need to make changes in your health, doesn't always mean you have the motivation to make it happen. In this episode Dr. Meghan is sharing some practical ideas to help you consistently make healthier choices in your everyday life. You'll find show notes for this episode at: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-103-how-to-make-healthy-choices-when-you-lack-motivation To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752019-02-2636 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 102: Why Choosing Safer Products is So ImportantBeing an educated consumer is important, especially when it comes to choosing the products you put on and in your body. In this episode Dr. Meghan shares everything you need to know about why it’s time to make the switch to using safer, cleaner products. You'll find show notes for this episode at: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-102-why-choosing-safer-products-is-so-important To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752019-02-1941 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 101: How to Support Your Husband's Health with Asher AllenA conversation with former NFL football player Asher Allen to discuss practical ways to best support men's health, including specific recommendations for nutrition, supplements, exercise and lifestyle. For episode show notes visit: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-101-how-to-support-your-husbands-health-with-asher-allen To join our online community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752019-02-1246 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 100: Giving God Glory in Your Health with Jess ConnollyFor this special 100th episode I'm joined by Jess Connolly to talk about what it looks like to truly walk in freedom and glorify God in your health journey. For episode show notes visit: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/11/ep-100-giving-god-glory-in-your-health-with-jess-connolly To join our online community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175/ To join the 30-Day Simplify Your Health Challenge visit: meghanbirt.com/healthchallenge2018-11-2049 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 99: Our Daughter Evie's Unlikely Birth Story (Part 2)In this two-part series I'm finally sharing the unlikely story of miss Evelyn Lucy's birth, and I'm sparing no details! Show notes for this episode can be found at: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/11/our-daughter-evies-unlikely-birth-story To join The Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175/2018-11-0739 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 98: Our Daughter Evie's Unlikely Birth Story (Part 1)In this two-part series I'm finally sharing the unlikely story of miss Evelyn Lucy's birth, and I'm sparing no details! Show notes for this episode can be found at: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/11/our-daughter-evies-unlikely-birth-story To join The Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175/ 2018-11-0741 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 97: Why Choosing High-Quality Supplements MattersIn this episode I'm breaking down why it's so important to choose good, high-quality supplements for you and your family so you can be confident in knowing you're getting optimal nutrition. You'll find show notes for this episode at: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/10/ep-97-why-choosing-quality-supplements-matters To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175/ Check out the Just Enjoy Health supplement store at: http://www.meghanbirt.com/supplements 2018-10-3026 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 96: Healing Takes TimeI have a secret to share with you: healing your body doesn't happen overnight! It's often an extended process, filled with lots of ups and downs as you peel back the layers, learn what's going on with your body, and how to bests support its ability to heal. Tune in for some encouragement and practical tips that will help you along in your healing journey. Show notes for this episode can be found at: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/10/healing-takes-time-2 To join our healthy living Facebook community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175/ ...2018-10-2321 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 95: Making Time for Mom with Jennifer SoderstromBeing a mom is HARD work, which is why it's so important that we mamas rally together to share our stories, tips and wisdom with each other...because when we know better, we can do better! In this episode with my friend and former patient Jennifer, you're going to hear SO much great wisdom and practical advice that will carry you through each and every season you walk through as a mama. Show Notes: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/10/ep-95-making-time-for-mom-with-jennifer-soderstrom Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175 2018-10-1651 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp 94: Things Nobody Tells You Before Having a C-SectionIn this episode I'm sharing all the nitty gritty details I wish that I'd known about c-sections before having mine. You'll hear me share everything from what to expect with your incision, your healing journey, and practical tips that will help you every step of the way. Show Notes: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/10/things-nobody-tells-you-about-c-section Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752018-10-0933 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 93: Six Lifestyle Hacks for Your Paleo or Keto Diet with Dr. Heather DennistonIn this episode I'm joined by Dr. Heather Denniston, an author, chiropractor, personal trainer, and founder of WellFitandFed.com to discuss six ways you can adjust your overall lifestyle to best support a paleo or keto diet plan. Show Notes: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/10/paleo-keto-lifestyle-hacks-heather-denniston Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752018-10-0247 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 92: What is the Perfect Diet for You?In this episode I'm going to break down my thoughts about what exactly the "perfect diet" is, along with some practical nutrition guidelines and how to figure out what your body really needs. Show Notes: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/09/perfect-diet Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14893250547131752018-09-2531 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 91: The Best First Foods for Baby with Megan GarciaIn this episode I'm joined by Megan Garcia to discuss when and how to to start introducing solid foods to your baby, what foods are best (and which ones you should avoid). There's a lot of conflicting information to sift through out there, so this episode should be really practically helpful as you prepare for feeding your little one solid foods! For episode show notes visit: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/09/ep-91-the-best-first-foods-for-baby-with-megan-garcia2018-09-1845 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 90: Navigating the Postpartum Period with Megan GarciaDuring the postpartum season (otherwise known as the fourth trimester) there are lots of changes happening physically, mentally, emotionally and hormonally as you learn to adjust to life with your new baby. In this episode I’m joined by Megan Garcia to chat about all the things you may experience, things to think about and how to make sure you’re taking care of yourself, as well as baby during this time. To access the show notes for this episode visit http://meghanbirt.com/2018/09/ep-90-navigating-the-postpartum-season-with-nina-garcia.2018-09-1045 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 89: Dealing with the Emotions Behind HealingThroughout your journey to heal your body you may experience several different kinds of emotions you never expected to. In this episode I'm sharing from both my personal and professional experience and exploring the emotional side of healing in the hopes that you won't feel alone if and when you face emotions you weren't expecting on your healing journey. Show notes for this episode are available at: http://meghanbirt.com/2018/09/emotions-healing2018-09-0417 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 88: Why Infants & Children Should Be Adjusted with Dr. Robyn MartinI get asked all the time if it's safe for babies and children to get chiropractic adjustments, and whether or not I recommend it (which I wholeheartedly and emphatically DO!) In this episode I'm joined again by my personal chiropractor and friend, Dr. Robyn Brostrom Martin, to discuss everything you need to know about getting your little ones adjusted for optimal health. You can click HERE to check out the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show, which helps us...2018-08-2832 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 87: Why Pregnant Women Need to Get Adjusted with Dr. Robyn MartinAs you can probably guess, I am a HUGE advocate for women getting chiropractic care in all stages of life, but particularly throughout pregnancy. There are a lot of reasons I believe that it's so helpful and important for pregnant mamas to receive regular chiropractic adjustments, and in this episode I'm joined by my personal family chiropractor, Dr. Robyn Brostrom Martin, to share all of those reasons with you! You can click HERE to check out the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the s...2018-08-2128 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 86: How to Help Your Husband Get on Board with Healthy Eating (ENCORE)At the end of Season 1 of the podcast I decided to interview my husband Phil to get his take on how women can encourage their husbands to eat healthy, and this episode has been the most downloaded episode EVER! This summer, we’re bringing the episode back for a little encore and I hope it’s encouraging to both you and your husband! You can click HERE to check out the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show, which helps us reach more wome...2018-08-1459 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 85: A Healthy Perspective on Treats: It's Not a Cheat, It's a ChoiceIn this episode, we are going to talk about the emotional mindset behind choosing to eat treats. Inspired by a post from Liz Wolfe of Real Food Liz and The Balanced Bites Podcast, I want to encourage you wherever you are today to let go of guilt surrounding your food choices, and embrace grace-filled food freedom! You can click HERE to check out the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show, which helps us reach more women just like you! Want to make...2018-08-0723 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 84: How Toxic Are You?In today’s day and age we are dealing with greater exposure to toxins than ever before, in everything from what we’re putting into our bodies, onto our bodies, and surrounding our bodies with environmentally. The result? A huge increase in seemingly unexplainable symptoms that many people just don’t know what to do with. In this episode I’m going to break down in super simple terms how toxicity affects us all, how to determine if the symptoms you’re dealing with may be due to toxic overexposure, and what exactly you can do...2018-07-3125 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 83: How to Encourage a Breech Baby to FlipIf you or someone you know is pregnant and you’ve discovered that your baby is breech, this podcast episode will be a great resource for helping you answer the, “What now?!” questions I know are swirling around in your mind! During my first pregnancy I spent the last 9 weeks researching, studying and doing everything I possibly could to encourage baby to flip, and even though she ultimately never did, all of the wisdom, resources and tips I share in this episode are fantastic and should help most breech babies flip in time for delivery. You ca...2018-07-2442 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 82: My Favorite Natural SweetenersYou've probably heard that sugar isn't great for your body - that it can cause a host of different problems, from inflammation, to hormone issues, to weight gain, and beyond. So if you're supposed to be avoiding sugar in order to be healthy...what should you be using instead? This episode is the answer to that question, and I'm sharing a quick list of my favorite natural sweeteners, breaking down why I like them and how I use each one, and what to look for when choosing a natural sweetener for yourself! You...2018-07-1729 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 81: How to Make Breastfeeding Successful with Dr. Elizabeth BergYou are truly in for a treat with this episode as I am joined by my good friend and colleague Dr. Elizabeth Berg to discuss all things breastfeeding! Recently on Instagram I asked what pregnancy and baby-related topics you most wanted me to address on the podcast, and breastfeeding was hands down the most suggested topic. It makes sense...breastfeeding is something women were created to do as mothers, but that doesn't mean the road to figuring it out and making it work is an easy one (or even possible for everyone!) In...2018-07-101h 11Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 80: Surprise....We're Pregnant!In case you missed our announcement on the blog a few weeks ago, I wanted to make sure you knew our exciting news....we are expecting baby girl #2 in a few short months! It's a tradition on the Just Enjoy Health podcast to wrap up each season by bringing my husband Phil on for a little fun conversation, so that's what we're doing in this episode. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE to c...2018-06-1943 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 79: How to Plan for a Gentle Family Cesarean BirthLet me start out by saying I never planned on having a c-section birth. Despite all my desires and the plans I made to have a natural home birth with my first baby, life happened and things changed (as they sometimes do!) In this episode I’m sharing practical tips and advice based on both my education and personal experience to hopefully help you prepare for the best cesarean birth possible should that be the route you end up going. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired an...2018-06-1236 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 78: An Overview of the Ketogenic Diet & Whether It's Right for YouRecently I've been getting lots of questions about the ketogenic diet, so in this episode I’m going to do my best to lay out all the basics, pros and cons of the diet so you can determine whether it’s something you want to try or not. You'll learn what exactly it is, how to do it, what the benefits are and who I recommend it for. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE...2018-06-0532 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 77: Tracking Cycles and Natural Family Planning with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we're talking all about female cycle tracking and natural family planning with expert Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Birth Control. We're diving into the truth about hormonal birth control, how to take your fertility into your own hands, and how doing so can help you both prevent pregnancy or get pregnant, while improving your overall health. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE to check o...2018-05-2936 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 76: Postpartum Tips for Naturally Minded MomsAround the world, the postpartum period is considered to be a sacred and special time during which a mother is born, as well as her baby. Many cultures have special practices and customs that serve to recognize and honor this special time, and women aren’t expected to “bounce back” or jump right back into their usual lives. In the US though, we have a long way to go, which is why I’m sopassionate about sharing the practical, quick tips that I personally found to be the most helpful or surprising, to help you feel mor...2018-05-2229 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 75: Preparing for Pregnancy with Sarah ClarkIn this episode I’m joined by Sarah Clark, a certified life and health coach, author Fabulously Fertile, the Fabulously Fertile Cookbook, and the Fertility Preparation Program, and host of the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast. We are digging deep into the topic of women’s fertility and discussing how women can take a natural, holistic approach in healing and preparing their bodies for healthy pregnancy. When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure, accepted this diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she r...2018-05-1538 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 74: Health Tips for Tired Moms Podcast SeriesThis super quick episode is to announce a brand new podcast series called Health Tips for Tired Moms that I’m excited to dive into throughout the rest of this season. After having a conversation with a tired mama friend about her desire to learn how to better care for and support her post-baby body, I decided to start this new series to help support all of my tired mama listeners on your health journeys. It's hard work being pregnant and taking care of little ones and your family while trying to sift through health in...2018-05-0806 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 73: Creating a Natural & Healthy Home with Kate DoublerEvery day we use products in our homes and on our bodies that often contain hundredsof chemicals that can have really negative effects on our health. In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Kate Doubler, a busy mom of three, nurse and the author behind the blog Real Food RN to discuss really practical ways to create a healthy, natural home from the inside out. Kate loves experimenting in her kitchen and coming up with all sorts of new and creative real food, cleaning and personal care recipes in the hopes of bettering the hea...2018-05-0142 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 72: Creating Clear & Healthy Skin from WithinRaise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with skin issues of some kind? Dealing with skin problems is no fun, and they can be tricky to resolve following conventional methods. In this quick episode I’m going to break down five specific ways you can make practical adjustments to your lifestyle to heal and create healthy skin from the inside out. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE to...2018-04-2016 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 71: Balancing Busy with Rachel GreenLiving in today's fast-paced culture where we are bombarded with a million different options, opportunities, and decisions to make each day, it can be hard to find a good balance between saying YES to the life we want, without running ourselves ragged. In this episode I'm sitting down to chat with Rachel Green, a city girl turned farmer's wife who has grown to love and cherish slow living, abut how we can find balance in the busy and create lives we love. For the past six years Rachel has been serving wo...2018-04-1739 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 70: Detoxification as a LifestyleDetox has become quite the buzz word over the past several years - and for good reason! But do you really know what detox is, the role it plays in your overall health, and how you can best support your body’s ability to detox effectively? I know how overwhelming this topic can be, which is why in today’s episode I’m breaking it all down for you, specifically focusing on how to support your body through implementing simple, daily detox habits. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast...2018-04-1029 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #69: Ask Dr. Meghan: Candida, SIBO, Gut Dysbiosis, I'm confused!!On this episode of Ask Dr. Meghan I am unpacking a big question. Elizabeth is basically asking what is the difference between Candida, parasites, SIBO, and gut dysbiosis. Whew! It's a great question and one I am not really going to be able to answer because every body is so very different and requires an individualized treatment plan. Yeast overgrowth treatment fact vs fiction. Same for SIBO, gut dysbiosis, or maybe compare/contrast these conditions. There's so much conflicting info out there, it can be overwhelming. -Elizabeth I ho...2018-04-0328 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #68: Why Safe Skincare is Important with Kate CriswellWhen you put on your makeup or wash your hair, are you looking at the ingredients to see what you are putting in your body? Our skin is our largest organ, so when you use unsafe products, it is going right into you! Today I have Kate Criswell on the podcast! Kate has been with Beautycounter for the last few years and is an abundance of knowledge when it comes to safe skincare and makeup. We are talking all about safe skincare and focusing on Beautycounter and why this company is so amazing! 2018-03-2740 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #67 - How Many Calories Should I Eat?So many people think that a calorie is just a calorie, but it's not as simple as that. God made your body to be a science factory and you should be supplying that factory with nutrient dense food! Today on the podcast I am NOT going to be telling you how many calories you should be eating. Nope. This episode I am going to tell you about what calories are and how they work in our bodies. 2018-03-2026 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #66: What is Gluten and Why I Recommend Being Gluten FreeThis may be a repeat for those of you who know all about gluten. However, if you have not done a lot of research about gluten and going gluten free, then this will be the podcast episode for you! As you will hear when you listen, gluten is a group of proteins in certain grains. It is also the cause of many, many reactions, including come autoimmune diseases, decreased brain functions, and also skin problems. I don't follow many food rules, but this one I recommend 100%! Check out this week's episode and...2018-03-1331 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #65: How to Eat to Prevent Inflammation and Fight Cancer with Kim MaravichWhen we think of food, it can be scary to think that there are foods we are eating that help cause chronic inflammation and cancers. Did you know that chronic inflammation can be something as simple as a sore throat all the way to depression or an autoimmune disease? Did you know that on 5-10% of cancers are related to genes? This means that there are things we need to do to heal our bodies and tools/systems we need to develop to help fight mutated cells and...2018-03-0641 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #64: Ask Dr. Meghan: Baby Food Pouches and MCT OilHello sweet friends! I am so excited to be back with the latest "Ask Dr. Meghan." This week I am answering and unpacking these questions from my listeners like YOU... Have you ever written anything up pertaining to the food pouches you do for your little one? I have two young children (2.5 and 10 months) and would be very interested to hear any food combinations or recommendations you have. -Amber Can you talk about the benefits and usage of MCT oil? -Betty If you have questions that you wou...2018-02-2721 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #63: Practical Tips for Reducing EMFs with Dr. Libby DarnellI was a little nervous to interview Dr. Libby. Not because I didn't want to talk to her, but I really wanted this podcast to encompass all I've learned and she teaches about EMFs. This means a lot to me and I really think we were able to get the job done. I think this podcast could be your one stop shop for what to do to protect yourself and your family from EMFs. In the podcast we walk through a few areas in our home and what to do and how to reduce EMF e...2018-02-201h 13Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #61: How to Lose Weight By Focusing on Your HealthWeight loss is something that is on a lot of people's "to-do" list. We all want to feel our best and want to be the weight we feel we should be at our healthiest. However, weight loss can be frustrating! We are bombarded by all sorts of ads and articles about diets, cleanses, pills, potions and lotions all guaranteeing to help you drop pounds (and often times all to quickly and not in a healthy way). Are you frustrated? Are you feeling like you’re at the end of your rope? Do you try “everything” and sti...2018-02-0627 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #60: Investing in Your Health and Why it is ImportantI'm going to be BOLD... I believe that it is important to invest in your health. And this episode we aren't going to talk about investing time. We are going to talk about investing MONEY. Yep, this is a big doozy of a podcast season finale. I'm talking money and health and why YES... you should spend money on it. This week I am talking about five main points: Instant gratification vs. long term investment Saves you money in the long run Living a natural lifestyle is more money, but is...2018-01-0936 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #59: What You Need to Know About Chiropractic CareOkay, my friends... It has taken me 59 episodes to get here, but I finally did it! Chiropractic care is my absolute passion and I get asked questions all the time about it. I am a HUGE believer that making small adjustments to your body allows our body to heal itself. I also believe that EVERYONE should be adjusted on a regular basis. There are so many people who are nervous about going, or who go a couple of times and see no results. Well, it's just like when you get braces or...2018-01-0227 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #58: How Education and Food Freedom Go Together With Meredyth CannI am so excited to bring to you another interview this week with my friend Meredyth Cann! Meredyth thinks so much like I do about health and food, but she has gone deeper into the food/biblical freedom and health with a biblical mindset and I am beyond thrilled to share our chat with you!2017-12-2643 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #57: Bold, Intentional Living with Diana KerrI am so very excited to bring you this week's podcast! Today I am interviewing my good friend, Diana Kerr! Diana is a certified professional life coach for goal oriented, driven christian women. She believes in living purposefully and intentionally so we can focus on the most important things in our life! We talk how to deal with living intentionally when we have such FULL lives, goal setting, Diana's health story, and resolutions! Check out this week's episode and GO SIGN UP for Diana's email hugs. They are amazing!2017-12-191h 00Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH#56: How to Support Your Immune System This WinterI LOVE talking about the immune system, which sounds super weird, but I really do think about it a lot. The immune system means "to be protected." So from cells to skin to gut makes up your immune system. You want to make sure you are building by eating the right foods, getting enough sleep, and taking care of yourself to help prevent sickness. However, when you do get sick, because you will, your immune system will be stronger and be able to fight the illness off quicker. So many of us g...2017-12-1228 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #55: How to Eat Healthy During the HolidaysFor some of us, the holiday season can bring up so many feelings of stress and anxiety around food! Let me tell you something... it doesn't have to be that way!! In this week's podcast episode I am giving you some tips on how to eat healthy during the holidays. I am so excited to share that it doesn't have to be hard! With a few adjustments and some changes with your mindset, it can be smooth sailing through the holidays.2017-12-0516 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #54: Ask Dr. MeghanI am so excited to be back this week answering all the questions on supplements! I had so many questions about kid supplements and I have some great suggestions. Remember this is NOT medical advice. Enjoy and let me know what you think!!2017-11-2829 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #53: EMF Dangers and How to Shield Yourself with Daniel DeBaunDid you know that your cell phone, laptop, iPad, or anything that has wireless frequencies can be causing more harm to your body than you know? On today's podcast episode, I have Daniel DeBaun talking all about EMF dangers and protection. EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) and EMRs (electromagnetic radiations) are interchangeable terms, so you might hear one or the other used, but know they mean the same thing. One thing that a lot of people misunderstand is that there is actually a lot of research about EMFs and how they can cause ha...2017-11-2143 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #52: How to Minimize BloatingToday I am talking all about bloating on the podcast and how to minimize it. This might sound a little strange, but the gut is an amazing part of our body. It's sometimes referred to as the 2nd brain because it does so much in regulating our body. Our body (the gut) sends us signals and we need to be able to trust them. If our gut is off, then it is impossible to be able to tell if our body is being truthful. Something that a lot of people don't kn...2017-11-1427 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #51: Meal Planning and Hospitality with Natasha RedMeal planning has become such a hot topic lately. We know that it can save us time and money in a practical sense, but have you ever thought about WHY you meal plan and how it can be biblical and help you serve your family well? My good friend Natasha Red is on the podcast with me today discussing just this! Her heart and mission is meal planning and how it can relieve unnecessary stress and improve relationships! Natasha created a Seasonal Meal Planner to help busy moms be more intentional ab...2017-11-071h 08Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #50 Should you Ditch Dairy or Keep Eating it?Join me in this week's episode while I talk about dairy and how it's not so cut and dry on whether or not you should remove it from your diet.2017-10-3118 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #49 Ask Dr. Meghan: All About Safe SkincareWelcome back to another episode of Ask Dr. Meghan! Today we are talking all about safer skincare and how it is SO important to take good care of your skin! Did you know that everything you put on your skin is absorbed into the body? This means that if you are using skincare products full of chemicals, those are getting into your precious body, or your baby's body. By taking small, simple steps you can reduce your body's toxic load, which does amazing things! Check out all the...2017-10-2421 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #48 Finding Freedom Through Simplified Living with Kelsey Van KirkSimplified living is something that I have never really understood. I have always felt that it meant you couldn't have anything, and that just wouldn't work for me because I love things! This week I interviewed Kelsey Van Kirk of Simply Life on Purpose and she has SO many amazing and wonderful nuggets of information for you. 2017-10-1750 min
Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #47: Making Time for Healthy Living2017-10-1000 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #46: Just Enjoy Health AcademyI am so excited to be bringing you this EXTRA special episode of the Just Enjoy Health Podcast!! I have been working on an exciting project for the last few months and it is finally here! Today, I am launching my Just Enjoy Health Academy, an online program that shares as much health information as it can, that is simplified to help you creates good healthy habits that will last a lifetime. To be honest, this has been a dream of mine since I was in chiropractor school, 7 years ago! ...2017-10-0500 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #45: Prayer, Boundaries, and Margin with Val Woerner2017-10-0300 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #44: Ask Dr. MeghanWelcome back to our first episode of Ask Dr. Meghan for this season! I am so excited to be answering all of your amazing questions this week on the podcast. There are so many good ones, sometimes it is hard to choose! This week I am answering and unpacking these questions from readers just like YOU! Is warm lemon water the healthiest way to start your morning? If so, what does it do for your body?- Dawn Which foods and/or supplements are good post-workout? (Cardio) Is ther...2017-09-2600 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #43: My Top 3 Tips for Better SleepWe all know we need sleep, probably more than we are getting. But guess what? We often don't spend enough time prioritizing it or let sleep haphazardly happen (or not happen). I've been there for sure! But guess what? On average we need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. And if we get that amount of sleep we are more productive. Burning the candle at both ends doesn't actually work. You can be more productive when you sleep more, pretty awesome, right? In this episode you'll learn my three tips for ge...2017-09-1900 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #42: Grace Over Guilt Exercise with Robin LongIn this week's episode, I talk with Robin Long of The Balanced Life. Robin is an amazing mentor and teacher of exercise and showing mamas like you how to live with grace over guilt. Tune in to hear what tips Robin has to fit those workouts in during the day and what she also needs to start working on!2017-09-1200 minJust Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtJEH #41: Join the Simplify Your Health ChallengeWelcome to Season 3 of the Just Enjoy Health podcast! I am so excited to be back with you this week, especially because today starts the Simplify Your Health Challenge! In this episode, I am dishing out all the details on the upcoming Simplify Your Health Challenge. A 30 day challenge specifically created to help busy, overwhelmed women like you take baby steps each day to take better care of yourselves. Wherever you are on your journey to health, consistent, small changes will turn this short term challenge into a l...2017-09-0500 min