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StammemamaFamiliefællesskaber: Den Rejsende Landsby Del 2 (Drømmen er realiseret)Drømmen om Den Rejsende Landsby er realiseret, og Michelle, hendes mand og børn og de øvrige 19 familier er kommet hjem efter 4 måneder i Vietnam, Japan og Thailand, hvor de har rejst sammen, boet sammen og skabt en hverdag sammen - væk fra hverdagen.Michelle Rødgaard-Jessen fortæller om: At realisere drømmen om co-living, fri leg og familiefællesskaber langt fra hverdagen i DKFOMO og at blive trigget i frygten for at være udenfor fællesskabetHoteller, hostels og resorter - og en overraskende favoritUenigheder og konfliktløsning med en No Gossip-politi...
2024-11-011h 01
Perspectively YoursMindfully Returning To Work After Maternity LeaveAlexis sat down with Michelle Tagge for an intimate conversation about her three different postpartum experiences. Michelle is a Pediatric Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, the creator of the Real Food for Real Babies program and is the co-creater of the Real Food for Real Moms Postpartum Prep Guide. Before going back to school for nutrition, Michelle has degrees in Statistics and Data Science, and continues to work part-time in the insurance industry. She returned to her corporate job after a maternity leave with each baby and has a wealth of knowledge to share about what those experiences taught her.
2024-10-0737 minStammemamaFamiliefællesskaber: Den Rejsende Landsby Del 1Den Rejsende Landsby består af 20 familier fra hele verden, der sammen rejser 4 måneder til Vietnam, Japan og Thailand. Undervejs bor de geografisk i samme område, laver fælles aktiviteter, arrangerer fælles måltider og skaber en hverdag sammen - ikke hver for sig.Michelle Rødgaard-Jessen fortæller om: Hvordan ideen er affødt af et til tider ensomt børne- og forældrelivHvordan et arbejdsliv som digital nomade giver frihed til at tage på lange rejser med børnHvordan børnene har lavet landsbyens helt eget flagInspiration fra bofællesskaber og ‘no gossip’- politi...
2024-01-241h 03
Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesCesarean Birth Story with a Breech Baby with Anne Marie GarlandThis is the finale of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about how she processed her birth experience knowing that she wanted an unmedicated birth, and how limiting what she read to natural births at a farm made it harder to accept her circumstances.
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2022-11-3038 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesExternal Version (ECV) and trying to turn a Breech Baby with Anne Marie GarlandThis is the second episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about when she found out her baby was breech, everything she tried to turn the baby, including her experience with having an External Version.
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2022-11-3019 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesHyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during pregnancy with Anne Marie GarlandThis is the first episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which is extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This is a medical condition and not the same as typical morning sickness.
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2022-11-3023 min
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy MomsReal Food for Real Babies with Michelle Tagge, FNTPWe all want to give our babies the best start possible, so we nourished our babies for six months (or more!) with breastmilk or formula- now it's time to start solids. But there's so much information out there-- rice cereal or no rice cereal? Baby led weaning or purees? What do they actually NEED- Is iron that important? Shouldn't they be getting a ton of protein, because they're growing? Aren't veggies the best first foods? On today's episode, I have returning guest Michelle Tagge, functional nutritional therapy practitioner and first foods expert sharing her real food approach to nourishing...
2021-11-151h 20The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy MomsBEST OF: Michelle Tagge, NTP on Balanced Postpartum NutritionThe Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast is on summer break! We'll be back with fresh new episodes in August, but in the meantime, enjoy replays of the Top 4 episodes of Season 3!Catch the full Top 10 Episodes of Season 3: https://www.healthymamakris.com/post/season-3-top-10Connect with Kris:Instagram: http://instagram.com/healthymamakrisWebsite: http://www.healthymamakris.com/Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/HBMgroupJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipes, bonus cooking videos and quick kitchen tips...
2021-07-261h 17Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies59. Should I be losing weight postpartum? Discussing changes in body size with Kim Perez, FNTPMichelle talks to Kim Perez about weight loss in the postpartum. We talk about both losing too much weight and having trouble losing weight after having a baby. Kim goes deep into what is happen hormonally immediately after having a baby as well as some of the changes that happen around the time baby starts solids if mom is breastfeeding. She talks about what is considered normal and what you can expect, and also when you might have something off in your hormone health. Part of what we want to communicate in this episode is that it can be...
2021-02-1026 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies58. Should I take placenta pills postpartum? with Megan Garcia, MTOMThis week Michelle talks to Megan Garcia, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and expert in baby nutrition. In this episode we talked about placenta consumption postpartum. She speaks to the properties of the placenta from a TCM perspective, and expresses concerns with how the hormones in the placenta can interfere with hormones needed for breastfeeding. I share about my positive experience consuming my placenta, and I left this conversation understanding that a lot better. This episode does not give a clear one-size-fits-all answer, but it provides a lot of information if this is something you are considering.
2021-02-1018 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesBONUS - Michelle gives updates on life, boundaries with part-time work and my nutrition busniessCatching up with Marissa about how things have changed over the last year, since having my daughter. I also give some updates about the future plan for this podcast.
Michelle's Website
@michelletagge.nutrition
Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
2021-01-0925 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies57. How can I reestablish core strength and movement after labor and delivery? with Lindsay Mumma, DCThis week Michelle talks to Lindsay Mumma, Chiropractor and prenatal and postpartum fitness educator. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge on recovery after having a baby and how rest and slow rehabilitation set you up for a better recovery. We talk about what the early days postpartum should look like - what does the 2 weeks in bed and 2 weeks near the bed rule really mean. And we talk about what to look for when you are ready to start moving, what movements work the best and how you can use this time of healing in a profound way...
2020-12-2259 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies56. How can I get my toddler past picky eating? - with Alyssa Miller, RDMichelle talks to Alyssa Miller of Mama and Me RD about establishing healthy eating habits for toddlers. She goes through a method where parents make the decision about what to serve and when, but give the kids the autonomy to decide which foods to eat and how much of them. She talks about when picky eating generally starts and what we can do. We go into so many details around what to do if your toddler is getting up from the table frequently or is sneaking foods. We also talk a bit about how to start with feeding babies...
2020-11-2354 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies55. What is an endocrine disruptor and how can I avoid them? with Victoria Richards, FNTPMichelle talks to Victoria Richards about the endocrine system - which includes all of our female hormones. We talk about xenoestrogens, substances that imatate estrogen in the body, and how they can disrupt normal hormone balance in the body. We also go through how they can effect your cycle and your fertility. Then we talk about where you can find them in your foods, personal care products and in your home - then swaps you can make to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors. We also talk about how these harmful substances are not regulated by the FDA and...
2020-11-1348 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding BabiesBONUS - Strengthening the pelvic floor, my experience working with a pelvic floor PTThis is a quick overview of Michelle's experience seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist 5 months postpartum for incontinence. This is a conversation with Dr. Mel Thompson. For a detailed overview of the Pelvic Floor and issues you may have, see Episode 17 with Dr. Brittany Haidet.
2020-11-1014 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies54. How do I boost my fertility in between children? with Kim Perez, FNTPMichelle talks to Kim Perez about recovering from childbirth with the plan to prepare for another baby. We talk about how pregnancy, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding can leave you depleted, and what you can do to make sure your body is ready to carry another child. Rebuilding nutrient stores and regaining mental health are so important for both mom and baby during pregnancy. Kim talks through general considerations for making sure your cycle is healthy, but goes into specific questions like ideal spacing between kids and trying to conceive while breastfeeding. Then we go into the conflicting messages we...
2020-10-291h 03Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies53. What can I eat when I'm breastfeeding? with Meghan McMillin, RDN, IBCLCMichelle and Hillary talk to Megan McMillin all about what mom can and should be eating while breastfeeding. We talk about myths around what foods could cause gas in babies. She explains how eliminating dairy from mom's diet is over prescribed and what you actually need to look for when determining if baby has a food intolerance. We talk about the best foods for boosting milk supply, when they should be taken, and what mom should consume to have the most nutritious milk. Then she talks about the misinformation out there about avoiding alcohol and caffiene while breastfeeding. There...
2020-10-211h 07The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy MomsBalanced Postpartum Nutrition with Michelle Tagge, NTPWe get the full run down on what to eat (and not) during pregnancy- but most of us are left without much information when baby is born. But postpartum nutrition is just as important in supporting our health (and baby) for the immediate postpartum, and beyond- so what does balanced postpartum nutrition look like?In Part 2 of our Women's Health Series, I'm joined by Michelle Tagge, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, who shares simple, practical and impactful changes we can make to our postpartum nutrition (and how to actually get meals on the table during that crazy postpartum...
2020-10-191h 17
The Modern Mamas PodcastMMP Ep 174: Michelle Tagge on Postpartum Nourishment - Body & SoulIn this episode, Laura sits down with Michelle Tagge, NTP, mama of two, voice behind the Nourished and Nurturing Podcast, and co-author of the Postpartum Guide. They talk all things nourishment and self care postpartum, setting mamas up to thrive in those weeks after baby, experiencing postpartum during Covid quarantine, and so. much. more. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and her approach is such a breath of fresh air. We hope you'll tune in!
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2020-10-1452 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies52. How can I give my kids the best start on nutrition? with Joe and Serenity CarrMichelle talks to Joe and Serenity about all things feeding babies and toddlers. We talk generally about how what you eat growing up sets you up for a lifetime of health. We talk about the importance of DHA and Iron, and how to get enough in your diet. We talk about how you can make your own purees to introduce babies to more nutrients available from animal sources. We also go into how we can approach thinking about blood sugar and how balancing protein, fats and carbohydrates can be beneficial for creating balanced meals for kids. Then we talk...
2020-10-1253 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies51. Why is my diet making me feel bad? And why isn't it working? with Tori Culotta, FNTPMichelle talks to Tori about diet culture and how weight loss goals can compromise your health in some cases. We talk about what body positivity means for us - it doesn't mean we never have negative thoughts about our body, but really, it doesn't have to be something we obsess over either. We also go through a lot of myths about losing weight and how you can support healthy fat loss while still eating fat and not starving yourself. The goal is to eat in a way that fuels your life and exercise in a way that makes your...
2020-10-0555 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies50. Navigating Life Transitions, Getting in Touch with your Priorities and Setting Boundaries Between Work and FamilyMichelle and Marissa talk about their decisions to take on part-time jobs. We go into how we have navigated these big decisions with our partners and how decided to make these decisions that we think will make us more present in our lives. We also go into how we balance work with family life and how setting boundaries around work at home can be helpful to preserve your energy. We also talk about goal setting and aligning your time with what is most important to you.
Where to find Michelle:
Michelle's Website
@michelletagge...
2020-09-2658 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies49. How to stock your pantry for how you want to eat and what to pack for kids at daycareMichelle and Hillary answer a listener question about what to buy to stock your pantry with healthy foods. We specifically discuss stocking your pantry for the postpartum period and stocking for toddler food. We also talk about how we have approached packing foods for kids at daycare or school. We talk how to navigate making your wishes known with the school as well as how to weigh healthy food options with the social benefit of eating what the other kids are eating. This episode has actionable tips you can use right away to make healthier choices for your family.
2020-09-171h 05Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies48. How can I make breastfeeding work? Troubleshooting common issues with Nina-Marie Rueda, FNTPMichelle talks with Nina-Marie about all things breastfeeding. We talk about increasing milk supply, and how to determine if your supply is low. We talk about schedules and when baby should be expected to sleep through the night. She talks through what to expect in the early weeks, how to determine if baby has a good latch and what to do if breastfeeding hurts. She talks us through clogged ducts and what happens when it turns into mastitis. Then we talk about when to introduce a pump and a bottle to a breastfed baby. We finish by talking through h...
2020-09-031h 01Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies47. How can you make alcohol a part of your healthy lifestyle? with Nicole PeytonMichelle talks with Nicole around a variety of concerns around alcohol consumption and common wine additives. Spoiler: most people can make alcohol a part of your healthy lifestyle without having to save it for a cheat day, but there are some modifications you need to make to your routine. We talk about additives in conventional wines like sugar, sulfates and coloring. We discuss supporting small family farms and how biodynamic farming helps our ecosystem. We also go through how alcohol impacts your blood sugar, your gut health and how your mineral balance changes with the diuretic effect of alcohol...
2020-08-2155 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies46. Taking steps toward better life balance for working momsMichelle and Hillary talk about their decisions to leave Corporate America and to go down to part-time hours. We talk about how we strive to align our time with what we value most. Everyone's version of balance will look difference.
Where to find Hillary:
Hillary's Website
@purposefulplatenutrition
Where to find Michelle:
@michelletagge_ntp
E-mail: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
2020-08-131h 03Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies45. How should I move my body after having a baby? - Postpartum Exercise with Anna of Equipping StrengthThis week Michelle and Hillary talk to Anna about fitness in the postpartum period. We talk about how to move during pregnancy for strength and preparing for labor. We cover how pelvic floor strength is core to adding in movement postpartum, and how it is best to take time to rest after having a baby. Anna talks about what movements are best to start with to ease into exercise postpartum, and how this may differ if you had a C-section. We talk about common issues women have postpartum. Then we dive into body image. There is such a spectrum...
2020-08-0451 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies44. Am I in Control of My Brain? - Mindfulness Meditation with Stacy DiGregorio, RYTThis week Michelle talks to Stacy DiGregorio about Mindfulness Meditation. We talk about what is mindfulness and how the different types of meditation can contribute to mindfulness. We discuss how you can get started as a beginner. We talk about neuro-plasticity and the benefits of regular meditation for stress levels and for performance. We also talk about the benefits of mindfulness when it helps you pay better attention to your partner and your kids without needing distractions. She describes how meditation allows you to get to know yourself better and gives you space before reacting so that you can l...
2020-07-2849 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies43. Planning an Empowered Birth Experience and Navigating Your Choices - with Sarah Grantham, RNThis week Michelle talks to Sarah Grantham, a registered nurse working in labor and delivery and assisting with home births. We talk about what choices you may have during labor that might not be presented as a choice. We talk about informed consent and feeling comfortable with your providers. We also talk about some of the benefits and cons of choosing a home birth.
Where to find Sarah:
@whole_momma_nutrition
Resources:
Guide to Childbirth
Essential Homebirth Guide
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge...
2020-07-2249 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies42. Safe Sun Exposure, Glucose Testing and Pre-Diabetes, and Kids with Potential Food IntolerancesThis week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to determine how much sun is safe and how sun exposure can support your health and Vitamin D levels. We talk about how to handle symptoms of low blood sugar like light-headedness. We also discuss what this means in terms of either healing the imbalance or how it could progress to Type-II Diabetes. We also talk about kids having tantrums and what you might look for to determine if it could be from a food intolerance.
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_n...
2020-07-1551 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies41. What Is Your Body Telling You? - Intuitive Eating with Kristin Dovbniak of Healthy Mama KrisThis week Michelle talks to Kristin Dovbniak about Intuitive Eating. We talk about tuning into what your body needs rather than tuning out and not paying attention to how foods may be affecting you. We also discuss body image, loving food, dieting and restriction. She walks us through how our plate might look after we make this switch and how you may see changes in your blood sugar regulation and your health. We also talk about what impacts modeling intuitive eating may have on what your kids eat and how we are raising our daughters to love their bodies.
2020-07-081h 03Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies40. Getting Back on Track, Refueling After Workouts, and Keto for Fat-BurningThis week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to get yourself back on track after letting nutrition or exercise slip for several months. We talk through how you might need to refuel after a workout, when you can workout fasted and the window for eating carbohydrates after a workout without spiking blood sugar. And we also talk about keto diets - what is it, how to approach it, who it could benefit from it and how you could use it as a tool to burn more body fat.
Where to find us:
2020-07-0159 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies39. Ayurvedic Nutrition and Postpartum Care with Shruti of Freshly MomsThis week Michelle and Hillary do an episode in their postpartum series with Shruti of Freshly Moms. We talk all about postpartum care from a nutritional as well as a cultural perspective. Shruti talks through what foods to include, but also how to prepare them. We also talk about how nutrition postpartum can go hand in hand with feeling empowered as a new mom.
Where to find Freshly Moms:
Freshly Moms Website - use discount MTNutrition10 for 10% off
@freshlymoms
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Ma...
2020-06-2854 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies38. What can I do to stay healthy during pregnancy? with Meg ReburnMichelle talks to Meg Reburn, registered midwife and wellness coach, all about fertility and pregnancy. We talk about how nutrient needs for fertility and how your needs change throughout pregnancy. Meg goes into what blood tests and supplements are recommended during and before getting pregnant. We also talk about other common pregnancy ailments - blood sugar imbalance, sleep issues and heartburn - and how to improve them.
Where to find Meg:
Meg's Website
Baby Making and Beyond
Where to find us:
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa...
2020-06-2259 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies37. Why isn't my baby sleeping? with Eliza ParkerThis week Michelle talks to Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby. She talks about babies and sleep and how to go about approaching establishing a schedule with a young baby. We talk about crying in arms and Aware Parenting and how this fits in with eat, play, sleep cycles. We also cover questions about babies sleeping on you versus in their crib, breastfeeding to sleep and babies soothing themselves to sleep with thumb sucking. This should help you troubleshoot your sleep issues for baby and set them up for having a relationship where they can express their emotions as they...
2020-06-111h 23Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies36. Improving Health without Eliminating Foods, Calcium, and Cortisol as a Cause for Weight GainThis week Marissa and Michelle catch up on life, business and Michelle's family adjusting to having a new baby. We also answer nutrition and lifestyle questions from our listeners. We talk about what 1 change we would recommend for health, how to promote good gut health without having to eliminate foods, how to get enough calcium if you don't tolerate dairy, and what to do if you suspect high cortisol is causing weight gain. We love getting your questions, so keep e-mailing them to nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com.
Where to find us:
Michelle...
2020-05-261h 03Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies35. Getting to know your cycle - Hormone Phases and Fertility Awareness with Meg Langston, FNTPMichelle talks with Meg Langston, FNTP, about healthy cycles and fertility awareness. She explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what a healthy cycle should look like. We talk about what hormonal levels look like in each phase and what activities might be ideal during that time. We also discuss some common issues women may experience with their hormone health. Then we talk about how the Fertility Awareness Method could be used for birth control or planning conception (this is different than the rhythm method).
Where to find Meg:
Meg's Website
@m...
2020-05-1948 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies34. Preparing for a Healthy Postpartum Experience with Hillary Bennetts, NCMarissa talks to Michelle and Hillary about postpartum nutrition. We discuss the key components to postpartum recovery including establishing a good milk supply, supporting emotional health, blood sugar balance and tissue repair. This time of an increased need for good nutrition and self-care comes at a time when you are getting little sleep and hormones are rapidly changing. We break down the key nutrients you need and how to get them from food or supplements. We discuss different cooking techniques and how to freeze and store meals during pregnancy to prepare to be nourished in the postpartum period.
2020-05-1253 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies33. What is Your Gut Telling You? with Kelsie Campbell, FNTPMichelle talks with Kelsie Campbell, FNTP about gut health. We discuss how the 2 key components to a healthy gut are having integrity in the lining of the gut and balancing the microbiome. We discuss how digestion plays into gut health, and how to make quick improvements to your digestion. We also go through identifying food intolerances and the many other conditions that can be related to dysfunction in the gut. Finally we go through how you can go about healing your gut if you suspect you may have issues.
Where to find Kelsie:
2020-05-0551 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies32. But are you really ok? - Assessing and Boosting our Mental HealthMarissa and Michelle talk about working with new therapists and how they have learned to regularly check in on their mental health during COVID and the postpartum period. These periodic checks can be applied at any time whether it's the middle of winter, after a breakup or you're just feeling a little down. We cover how digestion, balance of gut bacteria and adequate protein intake contribute to production of neurotransmitters in the brain. We also talk about how fats contribute to keeping hormones level throughout the month and how thyroid health impacts mental health. There are some practical takeaways...
2020-04-2945 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies31. Breaking Up with Birth Control with Victoria Richards, FNTPThis week, Marissa talks with Victoria Richards, FNTP all about periods, healthy cycles, and how to support your body coming off of birth control. They discuss some of the side effects of birth control, and what you might want to consider if you are looking to get pregnant in the future.
Where to find Victoria:
Victoria's website
@restoring_roots
Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
2020-04-2141 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies30. Postpartum Mindset with Laura BrunerThis week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Laura Bruner about the postpartum period. Laura talks about her experience postpartum and how important it was to have community and support during this time. Michelle share's some about her experience being 3 weeks postpartum with baby #2 during the COVID quarantine. We talk about self-care and how you can set yourself up during pregnancy for an easier time postpartum. We also talk about some personal experiences with guilt about parenting during a time when there is a lot of pressure to "get back to normal" after giving birth.
Questions to ask...
2020-04-141h 08Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies29. All About the Enneagram with Jess GaertnerThis week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Jess Gaertner about the Enneagram. Jess talks about what the Enneagram is, how you can use it to find your best version of yourself and how it can increase your empathy for others. The Enneagram is a personality test that is puts you into one of 9 types, but has many layers with wings and sub-types. This episode is a fun discussion of each of the 9 types and gives resources for you to dig deeper.
Links:
Jess' website
Jess' Instagram: @jess.holdthespace
Modern Mama's Podcast
2020-04-071h 24Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies28. How to Talk to Your Farmers with Jenna of Three Rivers Farm & RetreatIn this episode, Michelle talks to Jenna, owner/operator of Three Rivers Farm & Retreat. She and her husband raise animals and grow vegetables on their farm in TN. We discuss how you can open up conversations with your farmers about the food you are eating.
[15:15] - Decisions around starting a farm
[20:30] - Buzz words on food packaging
[23:40] - How to talk to farmers about their food and set your personal priorities
[48:57] - Organic vegetables & shopping at a farmer's market
[1:04:33] - Sourcing local meat vs. buying online
[1:10:45] - Sour...
2020-03-311h 28Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies27. Michelle's birth story with AshlynnMichelle shares her birth story with her new baby girl.
2020-03-2451 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies26. Your Pelvis During Pregnancy with Chiropractor Gia NoriniIn this episode, Michelle talks to Gia Norini, a licensed chiropractor and birth doula (Michelle's doula for both births). She is trained in Webster's technique, which can help with alignment of the baby during birth. We discuss what happens to your pelvis during pregnancy and when a woman may need an evaluation or an adjustment. We talk about things you can ask your provider and how to find a practitioner.
Links:
Gia's website: Whole Body Health and Wellness
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
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2020-03-171h 08Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies25. Thoughts on the End of Pregnancy, Preparing for the Postpartum Period and Choosing a Home BirthIn this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa catch up and answer some questions. Michelle talks about having a difficult time emotionally at the end of pregnancy with hormonal changes and not sleeping well. We also talk about some realizations we had during the postpartum period when we first became moms and how Michelle decided she was comfortable with a home birth.
[20:20] - What would you do differently in the postpartum period?
[31:22] - How did you feel comfortable deciding on a home birth?
Motherhood Grace Postpartum Guide
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter...
2020-03-1042 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies24. Getting Started on Real Food with Candace DorseyThis week Michelle talks to Candace Dorsey of From the Roots blog about how to get started on eating real food. Her blog is filled with beautiful and simple recipes to get started cooking healthy meals at home. We talk about what it means to get to a point where you can eat intuitively. We also talk about how you can make simple swaps with snack items to get started in making better choices around nutrition. Download her Healthy Meal Plan for Beginners here.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter...
2020-03-0341 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies23. Creating a Healthy Relationship with FoodThis week, Marissa and Michelle catch up a bit on the recent changes and updates in both of their lives! They also chat about ways they are helping their kids maintain a positive relationship with food, not making foods "bad", and their mindset on navigating social events when food options are out of our control. They also talk about kid meal times and why it's ok to not force food.
2020-02-2549 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies22. Motherhood Emotions and Perspective Shifts with Marissa Yee, FNTPThis week, Marissa talks with Marissa Yee, FNTP of Fuel My Balance about all of the feelings that encompass motherhood. Marissa Y. courageously shares her feelings upon finding out she was pregnant and the importance of doing healing inner work, especially as a new parent. The Marissa's also talk about perspective shifts throughout the parenthood journey and how your feelings, no matter what, are completely valid.
Follow Marissa on Instagram at fuelmybalance and to follow along with her community space, check out wildrootsphoenixville.
2020-02-1939 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies21. Food Sensitivities with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTPThis week, Marissa chats with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTP of Wilder Nutrition all about food sensitivities and gut health! Amy is an expert in this area and gives us the scoop on how your body reacts to food sensitivities, some tips on what to do if food sensitivities are suspected, and whether or not you'll be able to eat foods that you love again. Follow Amy at wildernutrition on Instagram and www.wildernutrition.com for all kinds of nutrition information and make sure you get on her waiting list for when her Free Your Food Sensitivities course opens back up!
2020-02-1345 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies20. Perspectives on Staying Home with Kids versus Being a Working MomIn this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa get unexpectedly deep about the choices they have made in regards to working and raising their boys. Marissa has been at home full-time for most of her son's life, and talks about how it changed her identity and how it has changed as he is getting older. Michelle talks about how being away from her son so much means that she doesn't get as much control as she might want with how he is being raised. We hope this is relatable for all moms out there.
We did have some...
2020-02-071h 09Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies19. Third Trimester and Mold DetoxIn this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa give updates on what has been going on. Michelle talks about the 3rd trimester - blood-work, blood sugar and weight gain. She talks about how to supplement for deficiencies in pregnancy and dietary modifications for the 3rd trimester. Marissa talks about transitioning her 2 year old into a bed, and her updated mold testing. She also give some practical tips for looking for mold and finding help if you suspect an issue.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
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2020-01-2848 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies18. Baby First FoodsIn this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa talk about solid foods for babies 6-12 months. We start with how we handled an introduction schedule and which foods we emphasized at different ages. We talk about nutrient needs of babies and which foods contain them as well as a discussion of how babies process plant vs animal foods. We talk about some concerns with conventional baby foods like rice cereal. And we end with a discussion about when a baby may need supplements.
Resources:
Super Nutrition for Babies book
Paleo Mom baby food introduction s...
2020-01-2152 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies17. Pelvic Floor Health with Brittany HaidetIn this week's episode, Michelle talks to Brittany Haidet of She Blooms Physical Therapy. We discuss everything pelvic floor from what it is to how to address any dysfunction you may have.
[3:00] - What is the pelvic floor & how is it impacted by pregnancy
[11:20] - Exercise during pregnancy & exercise for the pelvic floor
[36:02] - Postpartum fitness
[47:06] - When to seek out a physical therapist
Where to find Brittany:
https://www.shebloomsphysicaltherapy.com/
@shebloomsphysicaltherapy
Resources you can use to find a pelvic PT in t...
2020-01-141h 07Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies16. Michelle's home birth story with ConnorMichelle shares her birth story with Connor.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
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Where to find us:
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
2020-01-071h 02Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies15. Detox programs and New Year's goalsIn this week's episode, Marissa and Michelle talk about the process of detoxification in depth. We go through how to assess if your body is ready for a detox protocol, what organ systems are involved in detoxification, what types of protocols work for different symptoms, and how detoxing plays into fat loss. We also go into what we do for setting New Year's resolutions, and how we may or may not track them. We also talk about some good steps to take if your goal is for your family to eat healthier in the new year. Happy New Year's...
2019-12-311h 01Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies14. Women's Health and Fertility from an Eastern PerspectiveIn this episode, Michelle speaks with 2 acupuncturists about how Chinese medicine looks at women's health and fertility. We talk about when you may need to think about building if you have signs of deficiency, how lifestyle factors play into health, the effects of birth control, and when you might want to see a practitioner.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off y...
2019-12-241h 22Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies13. Sharing Our WhyIn this episode, Marissa and Michelle got together at Marissa's house to talk about some pretty deep topics around our health history and why we are so passionate about supporting change in how we view health. It got more personal than we have in the past, and we are so happy to have you all along on this journey.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
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2019-12-171h 27Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies12. Marissa's Birth StoryIn this episode, Marissa shares her birth story.
Links:
Michelle's Beautycounter link
Marissa's Beautycounter link
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
Where to find us:
Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing
Marissa - @confidentlybalanced
Michelle - @michelletagge
E-mail us your questions - nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com
Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/
2019-12-1033 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies11. Detoxifying Your Home with Rochelle SernaIn this episode, Rochelle comes on to talk about how to make choices in your home that prioritize purity and sustainability. She has a wealth of knowledge around material sourcing, ingredients and modern green-washing on labels. We cover how to prioritize where you want to really invest in the most pure products and what to consider when buying for a new baby. We talk about what to look for in cleaning, personal care and water filters. We also talk about considerations when diapering and wiping your baby.
Where to find Rochelle:
Non Tox Shop
2019-12-031h 25Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies10. The Holiday Episode - Navigating food, family and gift givingIn this episode, we answer some listener questions relating to the holiday season. We answer questions on body image, food choices we make on the holiday, family drama, setting limits on food with your kids, travel and gift giving.
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Marissa's Beautycounter link
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Links:
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10
Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure
2019-11-2654 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies9. Aware parenting and Baby sleepIn this episode, we talk about aware parenting, baby and toddler sleep, and attachment play. Aware Parenting has been extremely impactful in our relationships with our boys and with our husbands. We talk a lot about our relationship with our own emotions and how that impacts our ability to help our children process their emotions. There is a lot of talk about how to deal with babies and kids when they cry, how we may want to just be there for them as they process their feelings rather than trying to fix everything. We also touch on how processing...
2019-11-181h 08Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies8. Finding quality fats, Make-ahead tips for baby food, Toddler snack ideas, Limiting harmful chemicals during pregnancyIn this Q&A style episode, we cover how to choose healthy fats, tips for starting babies on solids, our go-to toddler snacks and how to prioritize making safer choices in household and personal care products.
[01:08] - Catch up on mold removal and toddler sleep
[6:53] - Fats to use in baking/cooking and navigating fats when eating out
[21:07] - Make-ahead tips for starting solids and making baby purees
[36:52] - Snacks for toddlers that aren't all carbohydrate
[49:23] - Tips for limiting harmful chemicals in cleaning products and personal care during p...
2019-11-111h 01Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies7. Navigating the First TrimesterIn this episode, we talk about how to navigate the first trimester of pregnancy. During the first trimester, there are a lot of rapid hormone changes as your body creates the placenta and adjust to pregnancy. The creation of hormones and growing the baby require a lot of fats, vitamins and minerals which can leave mom depleted if she isn't taking in enough in her diet. Couple that with the fact that the first trimester often brings out nausea and food aversions, it makes it difficult to keep up with our body's needs.
[01:10] - Catch up on s...
2019-11-0456 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies6. BreastfeedingIn this episode, Marissa and Michelle talk all about their experiences and challenges breastfeeding. We talk through common issues like low supply and mastitis, and how you might be able to support your body through this. We also talk about how the hormonal changes postpartum can lead to anxiety around breastfeeding and caring for your little one.
Links:
Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING
Seeking Health prenatal
Mother's Milk supplement
Where to find us:
Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing
2019-10-2859 minNourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies5. Feeding ToddlersIn this episode, we talk about our approach to feeding our sons. They are both almost 2, and we talk about foods we want to include as well as those we try to avoid. More than that, we talk about how we navigate food choices with other family members, meal planning for kids, and our approach for feeding them when we eat out. We are trying to create a positive relationship with food for our kids, so we don't want to be overly restrictive, but we also want to have an influence towards positive choices.
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2019-10-211h 01Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies4. Nutrition BasicsIn this episode for everyone who eats, we give a background on nutrition. We talk about how to think about macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients, and how different dietary choices affect them. Then we give a broad background on the physiological impacts of grains, sugar and fats. We also give a quick overview of some of the diet trends: Paleo, Whole 30 and Keto.
2019-10-151h 10Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies3. Creating a Birth PlanIn this episode, we discuss questions you might want to consider or discuss with your provider around your wishes during labor and delivery.
2019-10-071h 16Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies2. Nutrition for Fertility Support and Early PregnancyThis episode discusses how to build up nutrient stores necessary to support pregnancy. Carrying a baby can be very depleting for a woman's body, and vitamins and minerals can take many months to build up in your system. It is best to prepare for pregnancy early and focus on eating nutrient dense foods to support this transition. We also talk about how important fats are to hormone production.
2019-10-011h 24Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies1: Introductions and Why We Care About NutritionIn this episode, Michelle and Marissa are giving background about who we are and what we want to provide to our listeners with this podcast.
Westin A Price diet for pregnancy: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/diet-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers/
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2019-09-2352 min